HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-1978RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting No. 16 - October 2, 1978
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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Ypuffy, LL rson, Powers, Solinger and Strain.(Soli,nger and Strain arriv,
latN.)Agsent: None.
Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the minutes of the September
5 and 18, 1978 meetings. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
C-1 The Mayor's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission of
Jane. -Campion of 1548 4th Avenue S. E. was not acted on. Ms Campion
could not accept the appointment because of illness in the family.
C-2 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the Mayor's appointment of
Jay Christensen of 409 17th Street N E. to the Zoning Board of Appeal
Term will expire September 1, 1980. He replaces LeRoy Cook. Ayes (5),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-1 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the request for a revocable
permit/ to allow the construction of a fire exit from the second
floor• of the Bank Restaurant. This would encroach upon the City owned
property between the Bank Restaurant and the Chamber of Commerce.
Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Lars on moved, Duffy second to approve the rate increase for the
parking meters from 60 minute meters in the central business district
from 10¢ per hr. to 20� per hour and the rate on the 12 minute
meters from 2¢ for 12 minutes to 5¢ and eliminate the use of pennies
in all meters. and approve the hiring of another meter maid. This
motion instructs the City Attorney to prepare any necessary resolutioi
that may be needed for this action. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carril
E-3 Allen moved, Larson second to approve the revocable permit to allow
the existence of an underground gas tank to encroach upon the city's
right-of-way and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
resolution that may be needed for this action. This is for Budget
Rent-A-Car on 530 South Broadway. Dan Berndt 505 Marquette Bank
Building , Attorney for Budget Rent-A-Car was present and wished to
be heard, and requested the Council approve the encroachment of a
sign that is on this property. .Aldermen discussed this and stated
the State of Minnesota would have to grant approval of this.
Alderman Solinger arrived at 2:07 P.M.. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-4 Duffy moved, Larson second to approve the following request for the
Riverside Project: 1. Designate Riverside Partners as the developers
proposed Project site. 2. Authorize the Downtown Development Distri
Staff to enter into negotiations for a Phase I Agreement and include
the negotiation:-for.;taxLexemptrmortgage;jfriinancing: , between the
City of Rochester, and Riverside Partners. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motio
carried.
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E-5 (Powers moved, Duffy second to authorize the City Clerk to advertise
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E-5 for the public hearings to be conducted on October 16, and November
6, 1978 on the Reprogramming of the Community Development B16ck
Grants. Ayes (6), Nays (0). motion carried.
E-6 Larson moved', Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 632-78 advertisinc
for bids to remove a residence at 715 loth Avenue S. E. and filling
of the basement. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-7 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the payment of estimates
for work completed to date of Runway 2-20 project at the Rochester
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Municipal Airport - Allstate Paving, Inc. $187,334.44 and Engineerinc
Services to McGhie and Betts, Inc. $12,067.58 I includes 10% retainai
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 Powers moved, Larson second to authorise the submission of the
Grant Amendment with'. revised project estimates in the amount of
$11,902.29 on Runway 2-20 reconstruction project requesting an
increase in ADAP funds and execution of a statement by the Mayor
committing 10% local funds ($1,190.23 ). Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-9 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the following licenses and
bonds: On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for Waldo's
Pizza Joynt, Northbrook Shopping Center; and Application for Temporar
Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for the Mayor Civic Auditorium
from Ronald Boysen to hold and dance and 3.2 beer on October 6, 1978.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-11 Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the Preliminary Plat of
Western Second Subdivision with the installation of an 8 inch
watermain between 41st and the proposed 42nd Street along the west
side of the Broadmoor Village and tying into this development.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-12 Duffy moved, Powers second to approve the request to initiate the
annexation of 10 acres of land located along Bandel Road N. W.,
immediately to the northwest of Cascade Ridge Subdivision and instruc
the City Attorney -,,to prepare a resolution initiating such proceedings
Ayes (6), Nays (0), Motion carried.
E-13 Duffy moved, Solinger second to approve and authorize the necessary
landfill cell construction work on Cell # 4 at the Sanitary Landfill
The estimated expenditures is $68,719.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-14:_ Larson moved, Duffy second to refer the School Crossing at 18th Avenu
N. W. and Cascade Street to the Committee of the Whole for further
study. Present were Joan Hoeft of 2425 18th Avenue N. W. and
Connie Polk 2515 18th Avenue N. W. and urged the Council to approve
this. Ayes (6),Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-15 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 633-78 approving
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E-15 the proposal for Engineering Services, Elton Hills North 4th Sub-
division of McGhie and Betts for basic improvements in Elton
Hills North Project No. 7602-4-78 J 8669. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-16 Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 634-78 approvini
the Project No. 7802-2-78 J 8670 Basic Improvements in Western 2nd
Subdivision approving McGhie and Betts to provide the Engineering
Services. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
lAlderman Strain arrived - 2:20 P.M.
E-17 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 635-78 accepting
the Engineers Report and ordering a hearing to be held November 6,
1978 on Project No. 6308-4-78 J 8671 Concrete Curb and Gutter and
Driveway Approaches on 8th Avenue N. W. from llth to 12th Street
N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0 ). Motion carried.
E-18 Allen moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 636-78 authorizing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 7706-0-77 J 8601
Watermain extension along the east side of Trunk Highway No. 63
from Golden Hill School to a point 388 feet north of the south line
of Section 14 Rochester Township. Bids to be opened on October 18,
1978. Ayes (7); Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-19 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 637-78 approving
Project No. 6502-78A J 8652 proposal for engineering services by
Zenk Engineering of 820 3rd Avenue S. E. for Grading and Surfacing,
Concrete Curb and Gutter, Watermain, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer,
and Service Connections in 19th Avenue N. W. from Cascade Street
N. W. to 28th Street N. W. and in 1.9th Avenue cul-de-sac south of
Cascade Street. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-20 Larson moved, Solinger second to approve the purchase of the Essex
Farm for Park purposes..- The State of Minnesota would pay $343,500.
and the City of Rochester $100,000. with the rest donated by Dr.
Essex. Total purchase price would be $687,500. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare the
legal papers.
E-21 Larson moved,.Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 638-78 awarding
Project No. 6302-1-78A J 8668 Demolition and removal of Structures
on Lots 2,3,4, 5 and the West 44 feet of the South 7 feet of Lot 6,
Block 48, Original Plat , also known as Pruett Building" to Fraser
Construction Company for the price of $9,831.00 subject to the approv<
of the First National Bank of Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
F-1 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 639-78 approvinc
a Resolution by the Public Utility Board to award $2,545.00
with GNS Fencing for furnishing fencing materials for the Country
Club Manor Well site. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 640-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order
agreement with Nalco Chemical Co. for furnishing 6,300 pounds
of Nalco # 395 . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt.Resolution No. 641-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving the purchase order
agreement with Marion Wrecking and Excavating for the demolition of
houses at 523 and 527 First Avenue N. E. and the garage behind 533
First Avenue N. E. at a cost of $1,875.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 642-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving the purchase order
agreement with U. S. Transformer Company for 21 overhead transformers
repaired at a cost of not to exceed $10,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 643-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving the payment in
the amount of $4,061.59 for plans check and building permit for the
North Broadway Plant Stack Installation. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 644-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving authorization to
pay to Hirman Insurance Company the sum of $37,200. for the Utility's
portion of the City policy for public officials liability insurance.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 645-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a contract agree-
ment with Energy Engineering, Inc. for 20,000 tons of coal to a
period ending March 31, 1979 at a cost of $25.50 per ton f.o.b.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 646-78 approving
a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a contract.with
Pfeifer and Shultz / HDR, Inc. for furnishing engineering services
to conduct a preliminary evaluation of proposed ash disposal sites
at a cost of $3,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 647-78 approving
a payment of $22,370.00 to Mrs. Cyril Winslow for nursing care
provided by herself on -,behalf of her husband, Cyril Winslow, City
Employee. Mr. Winslow died on July 3, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Larson moved, Strain second to remove the Parking along 2nd Avenue NE
and 12th Street NE ( West Silver Lake Drive NE from the table. Ayes
(7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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G-2 Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 648-78 covering
the follow.i;ng:. 1. Delete Paragraph (21.6) of Section B, No Parking
Zones. 2. Amend Paragraph (22) to read as follows: West Silver Lake
Drive NE on the west side.:from First Avenue to 8th Street and on both
sides from 8th Street to 7th Street , at all times. Ayes (7), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
H-1 Allen moved, Larson second to approve sending Aldermen Peter Solinger
and Darrell Strain, and Stevan Kvenvold, Assistant City Administrator
to Washington D.C. to lobby in congress to include and promote the
passage of the Flood Control for the City of Rochester. -'The President
of the United States was expected to veto a bill which included this
project. It was expected that if this veto was not over -ridden by
congress, then Rochester would have a good chance of being included
in another package to be voted on by congress. These representatives
were vital to the City of Rochester to be in Washington at this time.
Included in the representatives were Paul McCue going on his own
behalf and Mark Ricker, Executive Vice President of the Chamber of
Commerce. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Having no further business, Allen-second:to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Posti.er, Aldermen Duffy,
Larson,.Solinger and Strain. Absent: Aldermen Powers and Allen.
B=1 A Hearing on the Proposed 1979 Annual Budget. Nadine Levin,
Administrative Assistant explained the process of preparing the budge
and how the money is distributed. This was done with a slide pre-'
sentation. Wishing to be heard was Cliff Johnson of 324 14th St. N.E
President of the Rochester Art Center.1-;Mr. Johnson summarized the
budget of the Art Center and urged the Council to approve the
amount of $20,000.00. Wishing to be heard was Mrs. Vivita Leonard
of 719 5th St. S. W., Vice President of the Rochester Civic Theatre
and urged the Council to approve the budget request of $16,000. She
also went thru the needs and expenditures of the Civic Theatre.
Wishing to be heard was Mark Ricker Executive Vice President of the
Rochester Area Chamber of. Commerce. He urged the Council to approve
the request of $80,900. for the Convention and Tourism Division and
$19,500. for the Chamber Economic Development Division. Having
no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier-closed
the hearing. No action was taken at this time. .
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A Hearing on the Petition to change the zoning district from R-3
( Medium Density Residential ).to B-4 ( General Business ) District
for a 0.5 acre tract directly behind Land and Lake Sporting located
at 3020 North Broadway. President Postier stepped down from the
chair at this time because the request to change the zoning was
submitted from himself. President Pro-Tem Larson conducted this
hearing. Wishing to be heard was R.J. Dick Postier of Land and Lake
Sporting Goods,3020 North Broadway. He was present for any questions
the Council may have. Alderman Solinger wanted to know what this
land would be used for. Mr. Postier stated it was for additional
storage for his equipment and supplies. Having no one else present
that wished to be heard, President Pro-Tem Larson closed the hearing.
Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the petition and instruct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Ayes (4).
Nays (0). President Postier abstained. Motion carried.
President Postier regained the Chair.
A Hearing on the petition to change the zoning district from R-lFF
( Single Family Residental Flood Fringe) to M-IFF.( Light Industrial
Flood Fringe ) for property located at and adjacent to 1617 5th
Street N. W. ( Ford McNutt Glass and U-Haul.). Terry Maus, Attorney
for the petitioner Nell M. Cooke and Donald and Beverly Swanson
was present and urged the Council to pass this request and urged
them to suspend rules on the reading of the Ordinance and adopt
it "at this time. Having no one else present that wished to be
heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Duffy
second to approve the petition and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried
A Hearing on the Proposed amendments to Paragraph 65.600, Tabl.e 3,
and paragraphs 65.602, 65.605, and 65.607 of the Rochester Zoning
Code, allowing for drive-in facilities for commercial uses in the
B-lb (Neighborhood Business ) District, when authorized by a Con-
ditional Use Permit. Wishing to be heard was Paul Olander, Vice
President of the First National Bank, Rochester, Minnesota and
stated they would like to convert the present A & W Root Beer Stand
to a Drive In bank. He stated this would be conducive to the area
and they had enough parking. He urged the Council to adopt this and
suspend rules on the Ordinance so that it would be adopted. Ayes
(5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Project No. 6222-4-78A J 8665 Grading and Surfacing,
Curb , Gutter and Watermain in 22nd Street N. W. from 32nd Avenue N. I
to the East Side of Henrick's Subdivision. Having no one present that
wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson
moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 649-78 ordering the
project to be made. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. .
A Hearing on the Sanitary Sewer in 24th Avenue S. E. from 15th St.
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B-6s, A Hearing on the consideration of a Sanitary Sewer Extension in 24th
Avenue S. E. from 15th Street S. E. to a point 300 feet north.
Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. This is a Council initiated project, and the
action needs 6-7 vote_ of the Council. The vote will be taken on
this item on October 16, 1978.
B-7 A Hearing on the consideration of a Project No. 6107-78A J 8662
Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to Serve the West One -Half of the South
One -Third of Lot 6, Block 15, Golden Hills Addition. Having no one
present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing
This is a Council initiated project, and the action needs 6-7 vote
.of the Council. The vote will be taken on this item on October 16,
1978.
B-8 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a portion of the 30-Foot Service
Drive Easement on the West side of 18th Avenue N. W. Having no one
present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing
Strain moved, Duffy second to proceed and instruct the City Attorney
to prepare a resolution vacating the easement. Ayes (5), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
B-9 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Meadow Park South Third Subdivision.
Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution
No..650-78 approving the plat. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-10 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the semi-monthly bills in the
amount of $744,986.16 ( list attached ). Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
G-1 John Chisholm/Bruce Erickson wished to be heard regarding the Health
Maintenance Organization. This was tabled from the September 5, 1978
Council Meeting., and will remain tabled until a full Council is
present.
E-9 No Action was taken on the House:Moving permit submitted by Hill
Fitzgerald to move a house from 324 14th Avenue S. W. to'1231 llth
Avenue S. E. Alderman'Powers questioned this earlier and was not
present at this time to comment.
F-1 An Ordinance to amend Section 65.600 Table.III under B-lb to add
Bank Drive -Ins as a conditional use under B-lb was given its first
reading. Larson moved, Strain second to suspend the rules and give
this ordinance a -second reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen
Duffy, Larson, Solinger, Strain and President Postier voted aye.
Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Ordinance was given its
second reading. Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt the Ordinance
as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning certain property amending Ordinanee'No. 1659
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known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester Minnesota
to B-4- General Business District ( Land and Lake Sporting ) was
given its first reading.
An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No.
1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester Minnesota
to M-IFF Light Industrial District- Flood Fringe ( Cooke -Swanson
1617 5th St. N . W. ) was given its.first reading. Larson moved,
Duffy second to suspend the rules and give this Ordinance a second
reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Duffy, Larson, Solinger,
Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (5), Nays (0).. Motion
carried. Strain moved, Duffy second to adopt the Ordi.nance as read.
Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 651-78 vacating
the Service Drive Easement across Lots 8-9 Allendale Subdivision.
Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 652-78 petitioning
the Municipal Board to annex the 10 acres of Property located along
Bandel Road N. W. immediately to the Northwest of Cascade Ridge Sub-
division. ( Bandels ). Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 653-78 approving
a public street easement granted by Richard S. Stanger and Donna G.
Stanger covering land in Lot 24 Allendale a subdivision of the SW
1/4 of Section 22, Township 107, Range 14 in Olmsted Co. Ayes (5),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
Having no further business, Larson moved, Duffy second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried.
City Clerk
Information - October 2, 1978
1. Minutes of the Standing Committee 9-18-78
2. Minutes of the Standing Committee 9-25-78