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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON, COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 2.1.- November.20, 1978.
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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30-P.M.,.the
following members being present:. President Postier, Aldermen Larson,
Powers, Solinger and Strain. Members.absent: Alderman Duffy. Alderman
Allen arrived at 7:35 P.M.
B-1 A Hearing on the Petition to Change the Zoning District from M-2
(General Industrial) to B-4 ( General Business) for property located
on the north side of 7th Street N. W. between Valley High Drive and
the West Frontage Road for U.S. 52. Having no one present that wishes
to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved,
Solinger second to approve the change subject to the lot lines be
legally established by Council Action prior to any change in.the
zoning district on the described property. The Zoning Ordinance
requires that zoning district lines follow either centerlines of
streets or alleys or lot lines. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-2 A Hearing on the Land Use Change in Section 2, High Forest Township
( Willow Creek) from Residential to Commercial Use west of Highway
63 and south of County Road 148. Wishing to be heard was Ralph Russell
of Route # 3; Mrs. Wayne Murray Route # 3; Joe Russell, Route # 3,
Bill Weston, Route # 3. These people were all -opposed to this land use
change. Having no one else present that wished to be heard,.Presiden
Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Solinger second to accept
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Department and deny the land
use:_ change.. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Larson, SolA nger, Strain
and President,, Postier voted aye. Ayes (4). Aldermen Allen and Powers
voting nay. -Nays (2). Motion carried and the Land Use was not
changed.
B-3 A Hearing on.the'Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Paragraph 61.302.
This decreases the public hearing notification time for conditional
use permits from 20 days to 10 days prior to the meeting. Wishing
to be heard was Kendall Heins of Westchester Ct. S. W. and thought
this was a trivial matter to discuss. Alderman explained that this
makes a difference for the people obtaining conditional use permits,
and .they feel? 10 days is enough time. Having no:.one else present
that wished to be heard, President Posti.er closed the hearing.
Allen moved, Larson second to approve the amendment and instruct the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
E-1 Allen moved, Strain second to endorse the report of the Organizational
Structure Committee and adopt the prepared Resolution No. 698=78
putting this in effect. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Strain moved, Powers second to approve the acceptance of the grant
by the Rochester Public Library for -a one-year grant from the Office
of the Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation. The purpose
of the grant is to develop recruitment and training methods and mater-
ials for library volunteers and to identify and reach the retired and
handicapped citizens who cannot come to the library. Aldermen
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E-2 made sure that it was understood that personnel involved in the
grant would be hired for only the time limit stated on the grant, an
would not be absorbed into the full time employment with the City.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-4 Allen moved, Solinger second to .instruct the City Clerk to pdbli,sh:.._
a notice of hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds
for December 4,'1978 and December 18, 1978. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-5 Ron Manning, Administration of the Downtown Development District
explained the necessity for another extension of the Pine -Landmark
Phase I Agreement. In order for them to complete the negotiations,
etc. he urged the Council to extend the time to December 31, 1978.
Wishing to be heard was Charles Pine, representing Pine.:-Landmark.He urged the Council to extend the time. Powers moved, Allen second
to extend the time for completion of Phase I of the Pine Landmark
tbDecember 31, 1978. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Allen moved, Strain.second to approve the following licenses and bond,
Application for Master. Plumbers received from James T. Richter,
824 Main Avenue , Fargo, North Dakota. A bond in the amount of
1,000. has been received. Application received from Norman Connaughty
1915 Marion Rd. S.E. to connect Sewers and drains in the City of Roch;
A bond in the amount of $1,000. has been -,,received: Application
received from Larry Egge, Box 242, Viola Wisconsin for a house movers
license for 1978-1979. A bond in the amount of $7,500. has been re-
ceived. The .following applications have been received for Bingo
Licenses for the year 1978-1979. The requirements for a $10,000. bond
have been waived by the.Council. Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge # 109 %
Pax Christi Church; St. Francis Church; Church of St. Pius X;
Eagles Club. The Eagles were pending the receipt of the Department
of Commerce Charitable Organization Statement of Bingo Operations.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No.
699-78 accepting the grant offer - Amendment No. 7 for Sewer Tele-
vising. This reflects a reduction of $2,625 from the June 5, 1978
grant offer.: The Mayor is authorized to execute it on behalf of the
City. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the purchase of'the following:
Vikings Oldsmobile - Datsun for the 1/2 ton compact pickup in the
amount of $4,411.75 and Universal Ford for the 3/4 ton pickup in
the amount of $5,018.67. These are to be used in the Public Services
Department. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-9 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the
amount of $1,635,741.89 ( list attached ). Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
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Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - November 20, 1978
Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the revision of two job
descriptions in the -Public Services Department as follows: Crew
Chief 'III - Sewer Crew; and Design Engineer - Engineering (formerly
called Civil Engineer II). This does not constitute a change in
salary or new positions. Ayes (6) ,Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 700-
78 approving the Metes and Bounds Conveyance of Unplatted Land
located on the North Side of 7th Street N. W. between Valleyhigh Dr.
and the West Frontage Road for U.S. 52 ( This is a part of the NE
1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 34, T107 R 14W in Halls First Addition.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Allen,second to approve the request for a School
Crossing Guard on Northern Heights Drive This is for the crossing
at 7th Avenue and 22nd.St. N. W. Alderman Solinger stated that he
thought this was a lot of local traffic and we had turned down
other requests for worse situations then this. Alderman Strain
stated he too had voted against situations that were critical and
would vote against this. Ayes (4), Nays (2). Aldermen Solinger
and Strain voting nay. Motion carried. "
Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 701-78 and 702-78
declaring the costs to be assessed and order the preparation of the
Assessment roll and ordering a hearing for January 15, 19 N on
Project No. 6502-77A J 8606"Sanitary Sewer and Watermain in 31st
Place N. W. to Serve Lots 23 and 24 (Allendale) Between Truck Highway
52 and 20th Avenue N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 703-78 covering
the following: 1. Amend paragraph.(122) of Section B, No Parking
Zones to read (1:22) Fifth Street S. W. on the north side from Fourth
Avenue to Sixth Avenue, between 7:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. Monday thru
Friday. 2. Amend paragraph (79) of Section E Passenger Loading Zones
to read: (79) Fifth Street S. W. on the north side from 6th Avenue
to 7th Avenue between 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 704-78 and 705-78
declaring the costs to be assessed and order the preparation of the
Assessment roll and order a hearing for January 15, 1979 at 7:30
P.M. on Project No. 5402-77 J 8609 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain exten
sion in 19th Avenue S. W. and 2nd Street S. W. to 3rd Street S. W.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 706-78 and 707-78
declaring the costs to be assessed and order the preparation of the
Assessment roll and order a hearing for January 15, 1979 at 7:30
P.M. on Project No. 6015-78 J 8610 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain in
2nd Street N. W. from 19th Avenue N. W. to West Line of West Zumbro
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Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - November 2n,lg7R
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E-16 Addition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-17a Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 708-78 and 709-78
declaring the costs to be assessed and order the preparation of the
of the Assessment roll and order the hearing for January 15, 1979 at
7:30 P.M. on Project No. 6211-2-77 J 8593 Grading and Surfacing,
Curb and Gutter on llth Street S. E. from loth Street to 15th Avenue
S. E. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-18 Strain moved, Powers second. to approve the request for authorization
to secure the services of a certified land surveyor and real estate
appraiser on the Riverside Project. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carriec
E-19 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolutions No. 710-78; 711-78 an(
712-78 assessing and charging to various lots the cost for removal
of snow, noxious weeds and dutch elm diaeased trees. Ayes (6), Nays
(.0). Motion carried.
E-20 Larson moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution approving a proposal by McGhie and Betts, Inc. for
Project No. 7815-78 J 8676, Construction of Public Sanitary Sewer
Watermain and Street in Hyland's Addition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-3 Larson moved, Strain second to approve the following for the
selection of Projects for the Reprogramming of the Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Funds: Seni6r;Citizens Center (tuck pointing )
$42,000. and'the Ability Building Center toward purchase of'a new
building $60,000. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved,
Larson second to adopt a Resolution No. 713-78 sending this informatic
to HUD. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
H-1 Kendall Heins of Westchester Ct. S. W. wished to be heard regarding
the DISCO dancing in Rochester. He was appearing on behalf of the
Rochester Musicians Association and they wanted to have input in
this situation if and when this was discussed by the Council. He
was assured that public hearings would be held before the ordiinance
was changed.
F-1 An Ordinance annexing approximately 120.5 acres of land located west
of CSAH No. 1 (,'llth Avenue S.E. ) and north of Southport Subdivision
(Mayo Foundation ) was given its second reading. Allen moved, Larson
second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property located on the west side' of 3rd Avenue
S.E. between 5th and 6th Streets S. E. from R-3FF to M-lFf ( Fullerton
Lumber ) was given its second reading. Larson moved. Powers second
to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 IAn Ordinance Annexing approximately 1.25 acres of land located in
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Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - Novmeber 20, 1978
Lots 1-5 Block 2, Knollwood Acres (Florence R. Mackie) was given
its second reading. Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt the
Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An Ordinance annexing approximately 12.4 acres of land located east
of 24th Avenue S.E. near Parkside Trailer Ct. ( Gerald Posthumus)
Was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt
the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 714-78 accepting
a public street easement granted by the 12 Seas for 28th Street S.E.
from T.H. 63 to a point 740 feet east. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 715-78 accepting
a public street easement granted by Rochester Restaurant Investment
Co. a North Dakota partnership for land inr•SE:.1/4 of the,•,SE.1/4
of Section 14, T106N and R 14W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 716-78 conveying
by Quit Claim Deed the S 1/2 of that portion of the vacated 8th
St. S. W. which abuts and is contiguous to said property. This is
in Block 104 of Willson's Addition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carrie
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 717-78 approving
the assests to the registration of tittle of property in Folwell
West First Sub, Folwell West Second Sub. and Folwell Heights Second
Addition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property to B-4 General Business Dist:;
located in Sec. 34, T107N, R14W - Hall's First Addition ( Rochester
Meats ) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance to correct the legal description of property rezoned
by. Ordinance No. 1884 - 6th Avenue S. W. and 4th St. S. W. (A.C.
Gooding Property ) was given its first reading. Allen moved, Larson
second to suspend rules and give this a second reading. Upon Roll
call vote, Aldermen Allen, Larson, Powers, Solinger, Strain and
President Postier voted aye. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried and
the Ordinance was given its second reading. Larson moved, Allen
second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0), and the
Ordinance was adopted.
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 718-78 approving
the agreement for engineering services between McGhie and Betts
pertaining to the Hylands (Project No. 7815-78 is
approved. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion, carried.
Allen moved, Larson second to adopt,,Resolution No. 719-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an agreement with
12 Seas for oversize pipe charges for materials supplied in Project
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Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - November 20, 1978
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F-1 7701-1-77 Cascade Ridge Subdivision at a cost of $14,406.55. Ayes (6)
Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 720-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an amendment to
the purchase order with Rural Electric Supply'Co. for furnishing.
conductor and shield wire for the 115 KV Transmission line for a
total! amended price of $76,664.08. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried
F-1 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 721-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Ulteig Eng. Inc. for services at
Bamber Valley Cascade Creek and Zumbro River Substations for a
total amended contract of $38,500. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried
F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 722-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order
agreement with Pfeifer and Shultz/ HDR, Inc. for furnishing resident
inspection of a baghouse construc.ti:on at the North Broadway Powers
Plant at a cost of $10,000. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution. No. 723-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order
with Crescent Electric Supply for meters at a cost of $4,525.00. Ayes
(6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 724-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving them to enter into
a license agreement with Chicago and Northwest Transportation Co.
for underground duct crossing at Cascade Creek. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
-1 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt, -,•Resolution No. 725-78 approvini
a resolution of the Public Utility Board. approving the appointment
of Smith, Schafer and Ferguson, Certified public accountants to
perform the 1978 audit of the financial statements of the Public
Utility Department. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance relating to the Zoning And Conditional Use Permits,
amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 61.302 as amended by
Ordinance 1909 was given its first reading.
Having no further business,.Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - November 20, 1978.
Information - November 20, 1978
I. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 11-6-78
2. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 11-13-78
3. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spencer RE: Support of Gold Cross
Ambulance.
4. Claim for Damage, Robert J. Noll ( ref. to Attorney, Ins. and
Public Services ;)
5. Claim for Damages, James Olander, Owatonna, Mn. ref: to Attorney
Insurance, and Public Services.
6. Petition to Investigate Traffic Control-s on 12th Avenue N. W.
from Elton Hills Drive to Cascade Street ( Referred to Public
Services Department for review and recommendation )
7. Request for a Passenger Loading Zone at 123 4th Avenue N. W.
( Referred to Public Services Department for review and
recommendations ).
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