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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-1979RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 11Sr5 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA . Adjourned Meeting No 2 - June 18, 1979 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Larson, Powers, and Solinger. Absent : Aldermen Duffy and Strain. Powers moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the April 18, 30, 1979, May 7,16,21, and 24th, 1979,and the June 4, 1979 (as amended) :w. --;Ayres (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-1 A Hearing on the Application for a Planned Unit Development ( Amended Final Plan ) for the project located at the corner of Elton Hills Drive and Viking Drive N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President-Postier closed the hearing: Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 379-79 approving the amendment identified as PUD 79-6. Ayes'(5), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Application for a Planned Unit Development ( Concept Statement ) to be known as Vantage Point located in the vicinity of the 1200 Block of 19th Avenue.N. E. Wishing to be heard was John Blumentritt representing Mr. `Carlton and Lowell Penz, developer. Mr. Blumentritt presented an architectural sketch of the development. This sketch included the placement of the homes.and recreational facilities offered. He stated that the access to the north was de- sirable; and if the road would have to be improved, the area would share in the cost ( each homeowner ). He stated that the density would be approximately 3-units per acre and stated that if a second access is necessary, the land that would have to be acquired for this access would cost him $50.00 per square foot and he considered that a little high. Lester Tiedeman of 1050 9th Avenue N. E. wished to be heard and objected to this PUD. He stated that traffic would be generated and they must provide another access other then 19th. Tom Wolf 611 Marquette Bank Building, Attorney for the citizens on 19th and loth was present and stated that the people are concerned about the turnaround that is needed, the blasting problems and the people. are worried about erosian. Yvonne Evans of 1897 loth St. N. E. was concerned about the traffic problems and the hazard created for child- ren.Greg Matthew of 1405 12th St. N. E. was concerned about the erosia problem; Dr. Carl M�rlock of 1030 9th Avenue N E. stated he had three major concerns, blasting, traffic (secondary access) and erosian. Charles Lance of 2125 9th Avenue N.E., Attorney represented the people in that area and asked the Council to resolve -the problems of erosian traffic and accesses before they approve the concept statement. Ruben Schroeder of 1065 19th Avenue N.E. stated that most residents are not opposed to the general development, just the problems asosecondary access, blasting and the erosian problems. Mary Hepper of Hiawatha Ct. stated that he did not think it was fair for them to pay for the road improvements that may.be necessary when they have lived in the area or a long time acid never had a problem. He is opposed to this. laving no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier Plocern sed the hearing. After discussion by the Council, they stated thei-i about the erosian problems blasting, and traffic. Alderman arson questioned Mr. Blumentritt about erosian control and he stated RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item M. WN CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - June 18, 1979 that they were going _to fence in the project and use hay bales to control the erosian during construction. Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the concept statement with the following conditions: A turnaround be provided, control on blasting, use the erosian control of fences and hay bales etc. for that control and provide the second- ary access by the time the preliminary plat is'presented. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for Federal Transit Operating Funds. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier close the hearing. Powers moved, Larson second to authorize the submittal and execution of the.application. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. C 4 A Hearing on the Project No. 5720-79 J 8689 Construction ofa 12 inch Trunkline Watermain from the High Level Watertower located on Lot 1, Block 5, Manor Woods First Sub. to the Inplace 12 inch Trunkline Water. main located between Lots 20 and 21, Block 24, Country Club Manor 6th Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 380-79 to proceed with the project. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate an 18" wide strip of 1st Street S.E. ( Broadway Hall Building ). Wishing to be heard was Charles Lance of 2125 9th Avenue N.E., Attorney for the petitioner and stated that they agreed with,the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commiss• ion and were not asking for an encroachment into the ROW with an over- hang. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Powers second to approve the recommendation of the Planning.and Zoning Commission and vacate the abutting public street.right-of-way for 1st St. S. E. adjacent to Lot 7, Block 22 of the Original Plat to not exceed 0.15 of a foot on the northwest corner of the lot and.0.04 of a foot at the northeast corner. The City Attorney is instructed to prepare a resolut- vacating this property. Ayes (5), Nays (0).•Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Walden Subdivision. Having no one preset that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinge, moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 381-79'approv ing the plat. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Larson moved; Allen second to approve the Mayor's establishment of a Mayor's Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Historical Preservation Committees. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 382-79 referring the petition for local improvement for -installation of city water and sewer in Valkyrie Lane N. W. to service Lot 6, Tract land 2, Block 1 to the Public Services Department.- Ayes.,,(5a):;;-Nays (0). Motion' carried. on t RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - ,lunP 18, 1979 Agenda Item E-1 Allen moved, Larson second to approve the Resolution No. 383-79 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency for federal funding to accomplish the construction of an advanced wastewater treatment;'. -,plant for the City of Rochester. The amount of the grant application is $40,845,000. which is proposed to be funded as follows: Federal Govt. $30,633,750. State of Minn. $6,126,750.; City of Rochester $4,085,500. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 No action was taken on the Limousine Franchise for Alden Wildfeuer. E-3 No action was taken on the request to purchase the Kothenbeutel property at 521 North Broadway. E-4 Powers: -,moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 384-79 requesting compliance review by the State Auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1979 . Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Solinger moved, Larson second to approve the request from the Rochest Post Bulletin to display fireworks at the Silver Lake shore on Wednes fight July 4 weather permitting or the following evening. This was ubmitted by John Withers. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 3owors moved, Solinger second to approve the following licenses and boi igaretteslicense for the Olmsted County Fair; Auct1oneer License for Ronald Sheridan, Zumbrota. A bond has been submitted for $500.00. ouse Movers License for Johnson Housemovers, Inc. R. # 2, Box 13A1, arine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. A bond in the amount of $1,000. as been submitted. Sign Erector's License for Signcrafters Outdoor isplay, Inc. 7775 Main Street N.E..Minneapolis Mn.pehoing receipt of he bond. Master Installer - Alan D.` Meredith at 411 9th Avenue S. E. or Air Cooling Systems and Gas Piping. Master Installer of Randy ee Strain for Warm Air Heating Systems, and Venti.lating Systems and ontractors License in Warm Air Heating Systems , Ventilating Systems nd Air_Cooling Systems and Gas Piping. A Bond in the amount of 5;000. has been submitted . Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 arson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution'No. 385- 9 approve the bid of Utility Sales , Rochester, Minnesota for 13,455.00 to'furnish the new central air conditioning system at the Rochester Art Center. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 ol'inger moved, Allen second to approve the accounts payable ( semi- onthly ) list attached in the amount of $625,789.52. Ayes (5), ays (0). Motion carried. E-9 k1len moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 386-79 establishing he following revised sections of the:Personnel Policy. Section 1. olicy Statement and Scope; Section 2. Application and Employment; ection 3. Employment Requirements; Section 4. Employment Procedures; ection 5. Promotions; Section 6. City Owned Vehicles. Ayes (5), ays (0). Motion carried. Ws: RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item E-9 E`=10 E-11 E-12 E-13 E-14 E-15 :E-16 Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - June 18, 1979 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the Employment Procedures and the question of exemption to the Charter Commission for review and recommendation. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Solinger second to approve the Maternity Leave extension of Susan Dombrov.ski until her infant son is in good health. Susan was due to come back to work on June 25. Theu: xtension is for two weeks after June 25. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Allen.second to approve the annexation request # 79-7 by John and Donna Wees and Marline Buske for Lots 6-9, Block 2, Knollwood Acres, located at 2011 and 2017 3rd Avenue S. W., Rochester Township and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance appro ing this request. This annexation is based, on the availability of public services. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 387-79 initiatin annexation proceedings in accordance with the Orderly annexation agreement with the Cascade Townboard on property located at the Southeast Quadrant of the Intersection of U.S. 52 and 5th Street N. W. interchange in Cascade Township. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 388-79 authorizi:ng the City Clerk to advertise for?_>bids on Project No. 7811-78 J,8659 Sanitary Sewer in 15th St. N. E. from a point 375 feet east of 15th Avenue N. E.to the\Vtola Road and on the Viola Road from 15th Street N.E. to a point approximately 550 feet north of the south line of the NW 1/4 Section 30 Haverhill Township. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on July 25, 1979. Ayes (5), Nays (0).--Motion carried. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 389-79 approvjn the awardi.ngr6 f:.a contract tot -the low bidder of.Winona Plumbing Co., Inc. for $124,908.80 on Project No. 7901 J 8681'Extension of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to serve the New Southeast Junior High School.. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Larson second to,adopt Resolution No. 390-79 approving the awarding of a contract to the low bidder of Fraser Construction Company for $12,966.00 on 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, G'olden Hill Addition. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers•second'to adopt Resolution No. 391-79 approving the awarding of a contract to the low bidder of Doyle Connor Co., Inc. for $10,913.00.on Project.No. 6316 112 -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,(5), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - June 18, 1979 Agenda Item E=17 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 392-79 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 7200-2-76 J 4862 'J'PhasesB" of Southeast Trunkline Sewer and Trunkline Watermain from 7th Street at 1.4th Avenue N E. to the South Line of County Road No. 9 ear the Southwest Corner Section 31, Haverhill Township. Bids to e opened at 11:00 A.M. on July 25, 1979. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion arried. E=:l&.;Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 393-79 authorizin the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6222-4-78 J 8657 Construction of a Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Watermain, Sewer and Water Service Connections, Street Grading, Base, Bituminous Pavin and Concrete Curb and Gutter on 22nd-St. N.W. in Replat of Lots 1,2, 3, and 4 and Part of Lot 5, Block.1, Hendricks Sub. Bids. to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on July 11, 1979. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Larson moved; Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 394-79 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for.•bi:ds on Project No. 7002-0-78A J 8663 Sanitary Sewer Extension in 24th Avenue S. E. from 15th Street S.E. to a point 300 feet North. Bids to be opened at 11:00:A.M. on July 11, 1979. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-20 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the request.from Roger Plumb, Public Services Director forrauthorization to replace the existing storm sewer on 2nd St. S.E. from South Broadway to 2nd Avenue S.E. this summer, 1979. the project will be authorized for the necessary funding appropriated from the Future Construction Account (301-1994). Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 Larson moved, Powers second to refer the Compensation Level for Positi of Director of Administrative Services and Director of Logistical Support Services for the Public Utility Department.to the Personnel Advisory Committee for a report. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-22 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 395-79 establishing public hearing date to be July 2, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. for the purchase of the REA Water System under the following conditions: 1. Water rate for users of the system residing outside of the corporate limits of the City shall be two(2) times the city water rate, 2. Common Council must approve of any additional connections to the ystem. 3. No addition expansion of the system will take place prior o annexation. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 lien moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 396-79 approving n agreement with Radichel Realty, Johnson Drake and Piper'; for the onstruction of the Sanitary Sewer line west of Country Club Manor here the developers of the property agreedto pay. 43% of the project osts. Cost est. $238,670.00. The City will do the work. Ayes (5), ays (0). Motion carried. 11.60 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOT-A Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - June 18, 1979 Agenda Item F-1 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 397-79 approving the vacating of the portion -of North Broadway and First Avenue - First St. S.E. that abutts Broadway Hall on which the building is located Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Minnesota, certain un- platted land - Lots 6,7,8 and 9, Block 2, Knollwood Acres _ approx. l acre. was given its first reading. (21st St. S.W.) Larson moved, Powers second to suspend the rules and give this a second reading. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Larson, Powers, Solinger, and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (5), Nays '(0): Motion carried, and the Ordinance was given its second reading. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5-.':,), Nays (0). Motion carried. 7F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 398-79 approving a .resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an amendment with Midland Constructors, Inc. to increase contingency fund for solid rock excavation in the amount of $108,000.00; making the total amount to be $488,826.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 399-79 approving a'resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order with LaHass Corporation for an aerial bucket for $23,700.00..Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion Carried. F-1- Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 400=79 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Baord that pursuant -to the provisions of Section 151 of the. Charter the agreement between the City and the Dairyland Power Cooperative pertaining to the purchase of power during the period of May 1,,1979 through October 31, 1979 is approved and the Mayor -and the City Clerk are authorized to sign said Agreement: Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 401-79 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing payment to Penz Farm Company and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. relative to condemnation regarding parcel 29 in the amount of $5,120. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. This is for an easement for electric transmission purposes. F-1. An Ordinance Rezoning certain property to B-4 General Business Lots 1 and 3, Block 3,'Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Lot 4, Block 3, Silver Acres Sub. ( J.P.Bagne and Frankline Kottschade -37th and 41st St. N. W. was given its second reading. Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Lots 4,5,6 , Block 3, Knollwood Acres (1.5 acres ) was given its second reading. Powers move Larson second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IlGi CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA . Adjourned Meeting No. 2 - June 18, 1979 Agenda Item F-•l An Ordinance Relating to Parking, Prohibiting parking on Private property without consent of the owner; imposing penalties for violations; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 147.190. was given its second reading. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. FF-1 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 402-79 approving an engineering agreement between the City of Rochester and Kirkham - Michael and Associates/ Wallace Holland Kastler Schmitz and Company for Professional Engineering Services User Charge Study, Industrial Cost Recovery Wastewater Treatment Program Rochester, Minnesota dated April 18, 1979. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said agreement on behalf of"Ahe City ..Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 403-79 approving the codifying the City Ordinances into a single comprehensive ordinanc Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Powers moved, Allen second"to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Information - June 18, 1979 City Cler 1. Minutes from C.O. W. of June 11, 1979 2. Minutes from C.O. W. of June 4, '1979 3. Letter from Marlene Delfs re: Block Party - Referred to Public Services for handling: 4. Letter from Ability Building Center, Inca re; Pedestrian Crossing Referred to Public Services for review and recommendation. 5. Letter from Irvin Hoch re: Hooding of Signs referred to Public Services for handling. 5. Referred to Planning and Zoning Commission - 1. Letter from Voelker Consulting.Service re: Innsbruck 4th Sub.