HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1979RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
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President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Duffy, Larson, Powers and Strain. Absent: Alderman Solinger.
Alderman Solinger was in Washington D.C. attending to matters regard-
ing our Flood Control Project.
Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the minutes of the February
20 and March 5, 1979 meetings. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Petition to change the zoning district from R-1
(Single Family Residential ) to B-4 (General Business ) for property
located between Highway 52 North and Bandel Road, North of 55th St.
N. W. Wishing to be heard was Walter Cassel of 3623 49th St. S. W.
He was present for any questions the Council may have, and stated
that B-4 would be compatible for the area. Having no one else present
that wished to be;:heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen
moved, Larson second to approve the zone and instruct the City Attorni
to prepare an ordinance making the change. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
A Hearing on the Application for approval of a Planned Unit Developme,
(Concept Statement ) to be known as the Hilleren Project, located bet
ween 930 and 1012 2nd Street S. W. Wishing to be heard was Norman
Hilleran, President of TLC Nursing Centers. Mr. Hilleren presented
slides of the general area and stated why they need variations to the
zoning code to construct the building. He stated this would not
affect the Park area. Mr. Hilleren urged the Council to approve this
project. Wishing to be heard was Joe Ribbon 830 4th Street S.W.
and was opposed to this project. Ron Seeger of 524 9th Avenue S.W.
was also opposed. Sister Generose Jervis of St. Mary's Hospital
endorsed the concept statement,'Clair Fisher of 1533 loth Avenue S.E.
and Bill Voelker, who are working with Mr. Hilleren urged the Council
to approve the project. Mr. Woelker stated the need for a project
such as this, plus he stated open space costs money, and by building
this in the air, costs would be reduced. Mr. Scott Martin of the
Cons6lidated Planning and Zoning Department stated that the building
is simply to high, and he feels that they want just to many variences
Alderman Duffy stated that he met with Mr. Hilleren and although he
likes many features about the project, he don't like the density.
President Postier stated that hb�would like to see a lower density.
After further discussion by the Council, and no one else wished to
be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Duffy
second to approve the concept statement with the areas to be scaled
down such as density, sideyard setback, parking pro6lems>solved,
an ingress and egress provided and the traffic flow studied. The
Developer is to bring this to the Committee of the Whole for further
discussion. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Levying of the previously deferred assessment for
Project No. 6921 - 0 - 70 J 8332 Watermain Extension from 22nd St.
N.E. at loth Avenue to Northern Hills Drive N. E. ( Deferred Assess-
ment Plat 5190 and Parcel 1603. Having no one present that wished to
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Duffy second to adopt Resolution No."160-79 accepting the assessment.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-4 A Hearing:on'.the making off -the !folaowi6g:_-l.ocal improvement project:
Project No. 5710-78 J 8619 Sanitary Sewer Trunkline along the south
side of T.H. 14 from the east line SW 1/4, NE 1/4 Section 34, to the
west line Section 28 Cascade Township. Wishing to be heard was
Harleth Swanson of 3415 7th Street N.W. and is opposed to this projec,
Having no one else that wished to be heard, President Postier closed
the hearing. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No.
161-79 ordering the project to be made. It was noted that represent
atives of Radichel Realty and Johnson Drake and Piper whereby they
would accept an assessment of 43 percent of the cost of the project
even though only 33.4 percent of their land is immediately assessable
The City Attorney is instructed to draft an agreement between the
City and the "Owners" ( Radichel Realty and Johnson Drake and Piper)
stating the above assessment agreement -The execution of the agreement
should be done prior to awarding the contract. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
C-1 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the following appointments to
the Fire Civil Service Commission: Paul J. Ludowese of 635 28th St.
N.W. Mr. Ludowese will fill the unexpired term of Frank "Bud" Renning
who resigned. Mr. Ludowese term will expire on April 1, 1980. and
Loren A. Woodhouse of 1508 loth Avenue N.E. His term will expire on
April 1, 1982. Ayes (5), Nays (1:). Motion carried. Alderman Duffy
voted nay.
E-1 Powers moved, Allen second to approve Resolution No: 162-79 approving
.the 1979-1984 Capital Improvement Program. The Council noted that
they were concerned about the increased monies of one million dollars
in increased taxes. This increased amount is shown in three years in
this program. Stevan Kvenvold, Assistant City Administrator explained
that this figure is the basic amount. Revenue sharing money is not
subtracted.,-.!Each:.year the City receives money and amount as stated
in the Capital Improvement Program is then reduced by that amount.
It was stated that this would not increase by much. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E2 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 163-79 instructini
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the removal of two City owned
buildings located at 2005 3rd Avenue S. E. and a garage, and a home
located at 613 7th Street N. W. Bids to be opened on May 2, 1979 at
11:00 A.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-3 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the sale of
Sidewalks for the Worldwide Friends of the Chateau
was presented to the Common Council commemorating
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
buttons on City
Theatre. A cake
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E-4 Larson moved, Powers second to refer- the Parking Ramps in the Downtowr
Development District back to the full Council on April 16, 1979.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-5 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the terms of the Phase II
Agreement for Riverside Project. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Alderman Strain
voted nay. Motion carried.
E-6 Strain moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution authorizing diagonal parking in Cul-de-Sac on 5th Avenue
S.E. and bring the matter back to the Council if any problems occur
in the area. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Al.derman Duffy voted nay. Motion
carried. Duane Schroeder of 1334 5th Avenue S. E. was present end
urged the Council to allow the d,iag6nal parking.
E-7 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the request for a parade on
July 14, 1979 This is for the American Legion - William T. McCoy Post
No. 92. The City will be host for the state convention. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the following licenses and
bonds: Rochester B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1091 for Gambling license;
the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 2128 and the Rochester Amateur Radi
Club for a single raffle to be held April 7, 1979. The required
$10,000. bond for the gambling manager be waived. Application for a
housing moving permit for Orville and Eva Ferguson for a house moved
from 417 7th Avenue S. E. to 3730 Marion Rd. S.E. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-9 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 164-79 authorizinc
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the Landfill compactor. Bids
to be opened on April 10, 1979 at.11:00 A.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-10 Strain moved, Duffy second to accept the bid for 1/2 ton compact size
pickup truck for the Engineer's Dept. Low:b.i- was with.',Clement's Che v.
The truck is to be painted yellow. Bidders were: Universal Ford
$4,718.69; Clement's $4,389.00 and Viking Olds $4,735.00. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution No. 165-79.
E-11 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the semi-monthly bills (list
attached ) in the amount of $239,912.16. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
Carried.
E-12 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the recommendations of the
Personnel Advisory as follows: 1. Residency Requirement waivered
for Helen L. Addie, Chemist, Water Reclamation Plant in order for
her to attend night classes at the U of M for the year 1979-1980;,
2. Medical Leave of Absence - Raymond J. Glassrud, Water Reclamation
Plant for three months. he will return April 9, 1979; 3. Sick Leave
Usage for Thomas J. Blake, Public Services Department. Mr. Blake will
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family; 4. Personnel Policy - Compensatory Time be revised. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-13 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the wages of the Head Election
Machine Custodian at $6.70 per hr. Election Machine Custodians $6.43
per hr. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Larson
second to approve the $2.90 Federal Minimum wage for the Election
Judges. ( This is per hr.,). Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-14 Larson moved, Strain second to approve the Personnel Advisory Committ-
ees recommendation as follows: Increases are recommended retroactive
to January 1, 1979/the date of promotion whichever is earlier:
Roger Westra from $17,916 to $18,636; Kenneth Chase $17,916. to $18,6 6.
Alan Fritsche $19,380 to $20,160; Val Stevens $19,380 to $20,160,
Ronald Johnston $20,160. to $20,964; Kathryn Schwanke $11,387. to
$11,627; and Dan Weber $10,762. to $10,987. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motio
carried.
E-15 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the Preliminary Plat , Innsbru k
Two subject to the developer providing the additional utility easemen s
requested. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-16 Allen moved, Duffy second to approve the Preliminary Plat, Innsbruck
Three. Ayes (6),.Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-17 Powers moved, Larson second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a letter of agreement for the Metes and Bounds for Merle Moehnke.
This would be an amendment to the existing agreement to the six acre
parcel to be platted without triggering the deferred assessments on tl
remaining parcel. This exception would pertain only to the.six acre
parcel in question, no further exceptions would.be allowed. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-18 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 165-79 adding
paragraph (10) of Section D Truck Loading Zones to read: (10)
First Street N. W. on the north side 20 feet more or less adjacent to
the premises known as 103 4th Avenue N. W. (Marlowe Apartments - Back
Door ) 1 stall. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-19 Duffy moved, Powers second to refer the residential sewer charges for
non City water users back to Public Services for further discussion.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-20 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 167-79 accepting
the feasibility report and order a hearing to be held April 16, 1979
on Project No. 6316 1/2 -4-79 J 8683 Concrete Curb and Gutter on the
West Side of 16 1/2 Avenue N. W. from 14th Street N. W. to 16th
Street N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-21 (Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 168-79 authorizing
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the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6214-1-79 J 2121
Construction of a Relief Sanitary Sewer Main at the Intersection of
7th Avenue and 14th Street N. E. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on
April 11, 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 169-79 authorizini
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6016-78 J 8654
Extension of Watermain in the West Service Drive Trunk Highway No. 52
from a point 450 Feet North of the Centerline of 14th Street N. W. to
a Point 960 Feet North of the.Centerli.neof 14th Street N. W. Bids to
be opened at 11:00 A.M. on April'll, 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Allen moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 170-79 authorizing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 7813 J 8660
Construction of a Storm Sewer Drain in 5th Avenue S. W. from 4th
Street S. W. to a Point 220 Feet South. Bids to be opened at 11:00
A.M. on April 11, 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. .
Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 171-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing the Board to
purchase the water system owned and operated by Peoples Cooperative
Powers Association in the Amount of $225,656.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 172-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Universal Ford, Inc. for furnishing two intermediate
cars in the amount of $8,639.52. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution: No. 173-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Universal Ford, Inc. for furnishing two 1/2 ton
pickup trucks in the amount of $7,989.14. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 174-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with ClEments Chevrolet Co. for furnishing one 3/4 ton flatl
truck in the amount of $6,208.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 175-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with RESCO for furnishing overhead pole mounted transformer
in the amount of $7,919.80. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 176-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing an agreement witl
Crescent Electric Supply Co for transformers in the amount of
$18,037.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 177-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a, -purchase order
agreement with RTE Corp. for transformers in the amount of $7,331.00.
Ayes (6), Nays,(0). Motion carried. 1
F-1 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 178-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authori2ing a contract
agreement with Dynatron, Inc. for field service on transmissometers
11007 and 11009.at an amended contract price of $25,915.36.
Ayes (6)', Nays (0). Motion carried. . . .
F-1 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 179-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Rochester Fire Extinguisher Co. for maintenance and
repair of utility fire extinguishers in an amount not to exceed
$2,500-00. Ayes (6), Rays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Duffy moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 180-79 approving
axesolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Pfeifer and Shultz/HDR, Inc. for inspection of baghous
construction at the North Broadway Powers Plant for one additional morth
in an amount of $2,500.00 Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers/.moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 181-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with IBM Corporation for furnishing repair on 3742 data entl
in the amount of $1,800.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No.-182-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Joslyn Mfgr. and Supply Co. for.poles in an amount not
to exceed $3,006.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt.Resolution No. 183-79 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order
agreement with Ulteig Engineer§-,��Inc. for volt relaying and communi-
cations system in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 184-79 approving
a work-study agreement between the City and the Rochester Community
College. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried..
F-1 An Ordi nance Rezoning certain property to enlarge the PUD-R-19
Planned Unit Development Residential ( Design Technology at 1500 and
1530 Highway 52 N ) by adding additional property was given its secon�
reading. Strain moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read.
Ayes (6), Nays (0).* Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Trucks and Truck Routes; amending Rochester
Code of Ordinances, Sections 144.010, 144.100, and 144-210. was given
its second -red . d I i --ng. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance
1� read., Aye!� (6), Nays (0), Motion carried.
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An Ordinance Rezoning certain property to R-3 Medium Density
Residential ( Richard R. Arend property)east of Drive- In Theatre on
T.H. 14 S. E. was given its,second reading —Strain moved, Larson
second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
An Ordinance Rezoning certain property to R-4 General Business Distri(t
( Richard R. Arend property) east of Drive -In Theatre on T.H. 14 S.E.
was given its second reading. Plowers mo.ved, Strain second to adopt
the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0.). Motion carried.
An Ordinance relating to the codification of Ordinances and the Roche!ter
City Water Department; amending or repealing certain obsolete or supet-
seded provisions; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 30.0(0
and repealing Sections 31.010, 31.020 and 31.030 was given its second
readi,ng. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion Carried.
An Ordinance relating to the codification of the Rochester Code of
Ordinances; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sections 1.010, 1.
1.020, 1.030, 1.050, 1.060, and.1.070; Repealing Sections 1.040 and 1
110. was given its second reading. Powers moved, Strain second to
adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An Ordinance Rezoning property on north side of 7th Street N. W. and
east of 6th Place N. W. and Country Club Manor from R-1 to R-3
( Johnson Drake and Piper ) was given its second reading. Duffy moved,
Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (1).
Alderman Allen voted nay. Motion carried.
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 185-79 on behalf
of the Mayor and the City o.f Rochester and all of its citizens
hereby extend the City's commendation and congratulations to ' the 197
1979 John ' Marshall High School hockey team, each of its members
and the coaching staff for their superb performance during the 1978-
1979 season. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An Ordinance Rezoning property between Highway 52 North and Bandel
Road to B-4 General Business District ( CSC Development , Inc. ) was
given its first reading.
An Ordinance Relating to the Minnesota State Building Code, Fees *
and Administration; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances was given
its fi.rst reading..Allen moved, Larson second to suspend the rules
and give -this ordinance a second reading.Upon.Roll call vote, AlderME
Allen, Duffy, Larson, Powers, Strain and President Postier voted aye.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried and the Ordinance was given a
second reading. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt.the Ordinance as
read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 ILarson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 186-79 approving
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F-1 approverthei;ext6nsi�on of -Agreement between the City, Independent
School District No. 535, and the Mayo Foundation and the Mayor and
City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
F-I Powers moved, Allen seccnd to adopt Resoldtion No. 187-79 approving
the Judges of Election for the year 1979 and the designated Polling
places. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to remove the Improvements Project
No. 6502-78 J 8649 Grading and Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter,
Watermain and service connection in 28th St. N.W. between 18 and 19th
Avenues N. W. plus Sanitary Sewer j,n 19th Ave. N. W. from Cascade
St. N. W. to 28th Street N. W. and in 28th Street from 19th Avenue
to a point approximately 290 feet East. from the table. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt
Resolution No. 18,'8.79 authorizing the advertisement for bids.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
HaVing no further business, Larson moved, Powers second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0).- Motion carried.
City Clerk
Information - 3-19-79
Minutes of the Standing Committee - 2-26-79
Minutes.of the Standing Committee - 3-5-79
Letter RE; Purchase of Yellow Cab Corp.'by ROCABCO, Inc.
Letter from Sheehy Construction Co. RE: Depot House Liquor License
Letter from Joyce M. Fortier RE: Town House Liquor License.
Letter from Salvation Army RE: Loading zone matters ( referred
Public Services Dept. for review and recommendation)
Referred to Planning Department:
a. Petition to vacate llth Avenue N. W. fronting on blocks 13
and 14, 10th Avenue N.W. frontingon blocks 13 and 14 and 38th
St. N. W. fronting on blocks 13 and 14.
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