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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting Nn_ 2S - January 3, 1979
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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follo
ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy,
Powers, Solinger, and Strain. Absent: Alderman Larson.
genda Item E-12 of the Minutes of the December 4, 1978, meeting was
orrected to read that the Petition to Vacate the portion of 12th
treet N.E. West of 19th Avenue N.E., in the vicinity of the.proposed
iner Heights 7th Subdivision, was not approved. Motion by Solinger,
econd by Strain, to approve the minutes of the December 4, 1978,
eeting as corrected, and approve the minutes of the December 18, 1978
eeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
C-1 Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to approve the following appoint-
ments to the Downtown Development District Advisory Board: For a 3-
year term expiring December 31, 1981: Richard Ehrick, Charles Pappas,
Robert Gill, and Paul McCue. For a 2-year term expiring December 31,
1980: Richard Cleeremans, Mary Lee Healy, Joan Sass, and Richard
Fulton. For a 1-year term expiring December 31, 1979: Marge Larison,
Richard Kersten, and Carol Kamper. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried
C-2 Motion by Solinger, second by Powers, to approve the reappointments of
Carolyn Adamson and Everett D. Humke to the Rochester Public Library
Board, for 3-year terms expiring July, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0),
motion carried.
C-3 Motion by Strain, second by Solinger, to approve the appointments of
Dona C. Fisher, K. W. "Bud" Hargesheimer, and Thomas List to the
Rochester Music Board for 3-year terms expiring January, 1982. Alder-
man Duffy questioned whether the vacancy on the Music Board had been
publicized. Ayes (5), Nays (1), Alderman Duffy voting nay, motion
carried.
C-4 Motion by Powers, second by Duffy, to approve the appointment of
Bruce E. Langworthy to the Rochester Police Department, effective
January 16, 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
D-1 G. Chafoulias introduced Roger Wickner and Steve Erickson, financial
consultants from Miller & Schroeder, who presented a proposal regard-
ing residential mortgage revenue bonds available through Miller &
Schroeder, which would make available lower -interest mortgages to low
and moderate income families in the City of Rochester. Council
referred the matter to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the
Director of Finance, and administrative staff, for review and
recommendation.
E-1 Motion.by Allen, second by Strain, to approve the authorization of
$1,769.35 to Miller Dunwiddie,Architects, Inc., final payment for
architectural services for Central Boarding Concourse; $5,966.55 to
Rochester'Sand and Gravel for construction of T-Hangar Taxiway; and
1,371.15 to McGhie & Betts, Inc. for Engineering Services for T-Hanga,
axiway. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
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Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 3, 1979
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Motion by Allen to approve applications for Auctioneer Licenses for
Ronald T. Vikre and Lyle Erickson, and Auction Permit for Erickson -
Prochaska, Inc.; 39 Taxicab Licenses for Yellow Cab and 23 licenses
for Blue & White Cabs; and renewal of Sauna Licenses for Velvet Touch,
Lolita's, and Angie's Steam and Massage Parlor. City Attorney Swanson
recommended that the 3 Sauna and Massage Parlor licenses not be
approved pending outcome of the court case, but that they be permitted
to continue to operate without their license. Alderman Allen withdrew
his motion.. Motion by Powers, second by Allen, to approve the
Auctioneer Licenses and Permit, and the Taxicab Licenses, and defer
approval of the Sauna licenses, but allow them to operate without
their license pending approval. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Duffy, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 1-79 autho-
rizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for.furnishing two
copymachi'nes - .for the city, bids to be opened 11:00 A.M. January 22,
1979..' Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to approve the semi-monthly bills
in the amount of $557,297.79. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Strain', second by Powers, to approve the petition to annex
0.53 acres of land located along the.south side of 14th Street N.E.
(Viola Road) east of the intersection of 14th Avenue N.E., and instru
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that can be adopted. Ayes.
(6), Nays (0), motion carried.
This being a tabled item, it was moved to G-3 on the agenda.
Motion by Solinger, second by Duffy, to adopt Resolution No. 2-79
approving.the proposed alternate side parking regulations for 1st
Street S.W. from 6th Avenue to llth Avenue S.W. on a trial basis, and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption.
Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Powers, to .approve removal of the Traffic
Signal at 7th Street and 7th Avenue N.W. when the bridge is closed,
-and authorize the transfer of funds allocated for Project J6318 (7th
Street & 7th Avenue N.W.) to 7th'Street & 6th Avenue N.W., and autho-
rize preparation of plans adding underground signal work to the
approach contract for the bridge. Ayes .,(6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Powers, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 3-79
approving the Engineering Services Agreement between the City of
Rochester and Bather-Ringrose-Wolsfeld-Jarvis-Gardner, Inc. for pre-
paration of preliminary engineering design for West River Parkway
between 14th Street N.W. and 41st Street N.W., and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Ayes (6), Nays (0),
motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Solinger, to adopt Resolution Nos. 4-79 and
5-79 declaring costs to be assessed for Project J8568 "Grading and
Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, and Storm Sewer in West Zumbro
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Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 3, 1979
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-10 Addition", and ordering a hearing to be held on February 20, 1979 to
(consider the proposed assessment. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
E-11 Motion by Solinger, second by Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 6-79
approving the Force -Account Agreement with ROCOG for Transportation
Planning Services for 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
E-12 Motion by Duffy, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 7-79 accept'
ing the low bid of Adamson Motors in the amount of $58,045.00 (includ-
ing 9 trade -ins -for $7,200.00 which will be decided upon at time of
delivery) for nine blue and white sedans and two unmarked sedans.
Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
E-13 Motion by Powers,.second by Allen, to adopt Resolution Nos. 8-79 and
9-79 designating Marquette Bank & Trust Company, First National Bank
of Rochester, Northwestern National Bank of Rochester, Rochester Bank
& Trust Company, Olmsted Federal Savings &:Loan Association, and the
Minnesota Federal Savings &Loan Association as depositories of public
funds of the City of Rochester; Resolution No. 10-79 authorizing
facsimile signature and endorsement of Certificates of Deposit; and
Resolution Nos. 11-79, 12-79, 13-79; and 14-79 assigning additional'
securities in the amount of -0- in collateral in lieu of a depository
bond and releases in amount of $105,969.88.from Rochester State Bank,
additional securities in the amount of $645,000.00 collateral in lieu
of a depository bond and releases -in amount of $645,000.00 from Mar-
quette Bank & Trust, additional securities in the amount of $575,000.0
in collateral in lieu of a depository bond and releases -in amount of
$115,000.00 from Northwestern National Bank, and additional securities
in the amount of -0- in collateral in lieu of a depository bond and
releases in the amount of $1,320,000.00 from First National Bank.
yes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance amending R.C.O. 160.300 by removing the requirement that
"live" music be provided for.dancing at on -sale intoxicating liquor
establishments was given its second reading. Motion by Strain,
second by Duffy, that the ordinance be adopted as read. Ayes (6),
Nays (0), moti-on carried. Ordinance No. 2006.
F-1 4n Ordinance changing the license term for Master Plumber Licenses
to a calendar year and increasing the bond and liaibility insurance
mounts to reflect changes in state law, was given its second reading.
lotion by Duffy, second by Powers, to adopt the Ordinance as read.
yes (6), Nays (0),`motion carried. Ordinance No. 2007.
F-1 An Ordinance adding land in Section 16-107-14 and Section 12-106-14
o the Rural Service District for tax purposes, was given its second
reading. Motion by Powers, second by Solinger, to adopt the ordinance
s read. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried. Ordinance No. 2008.
F-1 n Ordinance providing for the issuance of gambling licenses pursuant
o state law, was given its second reading. Motion by Allen, second
Solinger, to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0),
tion carried. Ordinance No. 2009.
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Motion by Strain, second by Solinger, to adopt Resolution No:,15-79
approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a con-
tract with Pfeifer and Shultz/HDR, Inc. for professional engineering
services for redevelopment work on Wells #20 and #21 in an amount not
to exceed $6,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Duffy, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 16-79
approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a
contract with Pfeifer and Shultz/HDR, Inc. fora study of S02 emission
at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried
Motion by Allen, second by Duffy, to adopt Resolution No. 17-79
approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing an
agreement with Harvey Ratzloff for oversize pipe materials in Part I
Parkwood Hills Subdivision at a cost of $7,314.28. Ayes (6), Nays (0)
motion carried.
Motion by Strain, second by Solinger to remove from the table the
request for an Extension of the Phase I Agreement for Dr. Gores' pro-
ject. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried. Paul Finseth and Ronald
Seeger, attorneys for Gores and Pruett, explained the problems and
requested a policy decision as to what the City will do for owners in
the Development.District who are financially unable to carry the burde
caused by delays. Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to table this
until after Dr. Gores has met with his financial advisors and presents
his position to the Committee of, the Whole on Monday, January 8, 1979.
Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Solinger, second by Duffy, to' remove from the table the
awarding of bids on Basic Construction on 22nd Street N.W., west of
32nd Avenue in Hendrick's Subdivision. Ayes (6).; Nays (0), motion
carried. Motion by Allen, second by Powers, to reject all bids re-
ceived and readver.tise the project. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
Carried..
lotion by Allen, second by Solinger, to remove from the table the Peti
:ion to Annex 64.7 acres of land northwest of Country Club Manor betwe
I.S. 14 and 7th Street N.W. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried. Moti
)y Allen, second by Duffy, to proceed with the annexation, and instruc
.he City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that can be adopted. Ayes
6), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 In Ordinance amending the property description in Ordinance No. 1926
ezoning the Real Estate Center property, was given its first reading.
lotion by Allen, second by Powers to suspend the rules and give the
rdinance a second reading. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Duffi
owers, Solinger, Strain',, and President Postier voted aye�(6), Nays
0), motion carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading.
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tion by Allen, second by Duffy to adopt the Ordinance as read.
(6), Nays (0), motion carried. Ordinance No. 2010.
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Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 3, 1979
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F-1 lotion by Solinger, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 18-79
mending the property description in Resolution No. 617-77 which
adopted a final plan for PUD-R-36 known as Real Estate Center. Ayes
(6), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Allen, second by Strain to adopt Resolution No. 19-79 approv
ing the agreement for a revocable permit between the City of Rochester
and The Bank Restaurant, Inc., for the encroachment of a fire escape
into the vacated public alley adjacent to Lot 9, Block 19, Original
Plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
H-1 lderman Strain called the attention of Council members to the meeting
of S.E.M.P.A. on January 18, 1979; in St. Peter, stating this will be
a very important meeting.
aving no further business, motion by Allen, second by Strain, to
djourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carri
A-1 Pres.ident Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the follow-
ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy,
Powers, Solinger, and Strain. Members absent: Alderman Larson.
B-1 A Hearing on an Appeal of the Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals
to Allow a Garage to Encroach into the Required Building Separation
and Sideyard Setback on Property in the R-1 (Single Family Residential
Zoning District and located at 416 9th Avenue S.W. Wishing to be
heard was Don Hanson,-416 9th Avenue S.W., the property owner. He.
explained the reasons for his Appeal and urged Council to approve the
appeal. Also wishing to be heard was Joseph Rueben, 830 4th Street-
S.W., an adjacent property owner who spoke against granting the appeal
and urged Council denial. Also wishing to be heard was Mel Harrington;
Real Estate Appraiser in the City of Rochester, who stated he has
viewed the property and finds no objection to the garage and does not
feel it will affect the value of neighbor:i,:ng properties. Also wishing
to be heard was Mr. William Folks 822 4th Street S.W., who spoke
against granting the appeal. No one else wishing to be heard,
President Postier declared the hearing closed. Motion by Powers,
second by Allen, to allow the -variance. Upon roll call. vote, Aldermen
Allen, Powers, Solinger, Strain voted Aye (4), Aldermen'Duffy and
President Postier voted Nay (2), motion carried.
B-2 A Hearing on a Petition to Change the Zoning District from B-la
(Residential Business) to B-lb (Neighborhood Business) for property
known as 203, 205, 207 19th Street N.E. Wishing to be heard was
William Voelker representing Dorothy Betcher, who requested approval
of the Petition. No one else wishing to be heard, President Postier
declared the hearing closed.. Motion by Solinger; second by Duffy,
to approve the petition and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
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B-3 A Hearing on a Petition to Change the Zoning District from PUD B-29
(Lakeshore Racquet and Athletic Club) to B-4FF (General Business Flood
Fringe) for property located in Green Meadows 5th Subdivision along
Greenview Drive S.W. and the west side of U.S. 52. Wishing to be
heard was George Baihly, 1805 Salem Road S.W. who explained the reason
for the Petition and.requested approval. No one else wishing to be
heard, President Postier declared the hearing closed. Motion by
Strain, second by Powers, to approve the Petition and instruct the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays
;(0), motion carried.
B-4 A.Hearing on a Petition to Change the Zoning District from B-lb
(Neighborhood Business) and R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to B-4
(General Business) for property adjacent to the south and west of
Surety Waterproofing located at 2920 North Broadway. Wishing to be
heard was John Bass, 633 16th Street S.W. who spoke in favor of the
Petition and requested approval. No one else wishing,to be heard,
President Postier declared the hearing closed. Motion by Allen, seconi
by Solinger to approve the Petition and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried
B-5 A Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Funds, Year V, the
third in a series of public hearings. Wishing to be heard was LeAnne
Ramaker, an employee of Ability Building Center, who offered the folloi
ing suggestions for using Community Development Block Grant Funds:
Recreation facilities for the handicapped; Better transportation and
transportation rates for the handicapped; and Low -rent housing for the
handicapped. No one else wishing to be heard, President Postier
declared the hearing closed. A report will be given at the Committee
of the Whole meeting on January 8th by staff members for Council
consideration.
E-14 Motion by Strain, second by Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 20-79
amending the Rochester City Lines agreement dated May 9, 1978, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
Ayes (6), Nays (0), motion carried.
H-2 Motion by Solinger, second by Strain, to refer the matter of Z.I.P.S.
Dial -A -Ride Service to the County with a letter stating that Council
feels this is an obligation of the County as it is an all -encompassing
area which should be a Social Service funded from the County tax base
rather than the City tax base, and instructing the Administrative staf-
to prepare this letter. Also included in the letter should be a
statement that the City did agree to help with the funding last year
but this was not intended to.be an on -going project. Ayes (6), Nays
(0), motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance rezoning property at 203, 205, 207 19th Street NE.
(Dorothy Betcher) from B-1a (Residential Business) to B-lb (Nei,ghborho(
Business) was given its first reading.
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F-1 �n Ordinance rezoning property located in Green Meadows 5th Subdivisio
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F-1 (George Baihly) from PUD B-29 (Lakeshore Racquet and Athletic Club) to
B-4FF (General Business Flood Fringe) was given its first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance rezoning property located at 2920 North Broadway (John
Bass) from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to B-4 (General Business)
was given its first reading.
F-1 An.Ordinance annexing approximately 0.53 acres of land in Section
25-107-14 to the City of Rochester was given its first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1466 entitled "An Ordinance
Establishing Within the City of Rochester an Urban Service District
and a Rural,Service District as Separate Taxing Districts" by adding
approximately 0.53 acres of land in Section 25-107-14 to the Rural
Service District effective in 1981, was given its first reading.
F-1 Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 21-79
.approving a transit contract amendment between the City of.Rochester
and the County of Olmsted amending an agreement dated May 9, 1978,
pertaining to Dial -A -Ride Service to the handicapped, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said. amendment. Ayes (6), Nays
(0), motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Duffy, second by Allen to adopt Resolution No. 22-79 amendin
the comprehensive parking resolution adopted January 5, 1976, by pro-'
hibiting parking on 3rd Street S.W. from 6th to 8th Avenue. Ayes (6),
Nays (0), motion carried.
here being no further business, motion by Strain, second by Allen foi
djournment. Ayes (6), Nays (0), meeting adjourned.
Deputy City Clerk
INFORMATION - January 3, 1979
1. Minutes of Standing Committee - 12/18/78
2. Claim for Injury, Mary L. Rasmussen (Referred to Attorney,
Insurance, Public Services)
3. Letter from James C. Thompson Re: Use of salt on city streets.
4. Petition for parking prohibition on Northern Hills Drive (referred
to Public Services Department for review and recommendation)
5. Letter from Frances Moorman Re: ZIPS Bus Service