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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-30-1979RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 11.77 ' Agenda Item A-1 E-1 Adjourned Meeting No. 5 - July 30, 1979 President Postier called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. the following.members bei:6g present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson,.Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Allen moved, Duffy second to approve the minutes of the July 16, 1979 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Phase I Agreement between the City of Rochester and Development Contri Corporation concerning the development proposal.of a retail/office complex and an adjacent new hotel was brought before the.Common Counc Wishing to be heard was Jack Piper of the Development Control Corpor- ation,..Northfield, Illinois. Mr. Piper wanted to emphasize that the hotel site is on behalf of the Kahler Corporation and if they decide not to build a hotel"on that site, then the Council will be notified immediately. Wishing to be heard was Clement Springer representing the Kahler Hotel and stated that they need more time, they have many unanswered questions and asked the Council for additional time. Wishing to be heard was Ravenhorst Corporation representing the Northwestern National Bank. They presented drawings of.the project and stated that they would like this site for their main offices and would like a parking ramp at the north end of the site. They have financing for the project and would like to begin as soon as they can.. President Postier noted that the Council has not seen the proposed project as the site had been designated to other developers, thee,only thing they know about this project is what was in the news- paper. Wishing to be heard was Duane Derrig of 2215 Trolls Ct. Rochester, Minnesota he .was appearing on behalf of the 100 First Avenue Building. 'iHe; made the statement that as a partner in the 100 First Avenue Building they would cooperate with the developers and.would not make a formal statement at this time, however they are concerned about any economic loss to the tenants in the building or to the owners. 'A citizen wished to speak on behalf of saving the Chateau Theater and wished tW";Council would consider that.. Wishing to be heard was Bob Thesenwitz and stated that he was in favor of saving -the Chateau Theater and thinks that it has great possibilities for live shows, dinner theater etc. President Postier noted that a recent report presented to the Council was that if a:ramp was built on the corner of WestcCenter and Broadway it will not present a problem with air.pollution. After discu'ssion by the Council, Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No.' 448-79 approving the Phase I Agreement between the City and Development Control Corporatior (Negotiation Agreement.) fora short term ending January 31, 1980. Mr. Gerald Swanson, City Attorney noted that the:CoUncil will want to A ncorporate the substance of.the letter from ft.Piper dated July 26 into the agreement and this provides for the 120 day study by the Kahler Corporation and this brings the time expansion down to November 30, 1979.17here will be two months after that date for the developer - Piper - to proceed with this project regardless of what happens to what the Kahler Corporation may do. This statement was included in the motion and second. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Agenda Item E-2 E-3 E-4 G-1. G-2 G= 3- RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 5 - July 30, 1979 Clark Kilpatrick, representing Diversified Structures was present and asked the Council to reconsider the project known as Northridge Village ( PUD Concept Statement ). Mr. Kilpatrick made revisions in the plan. Four units have been removed, because of this - recreat- ional space is provided. They have met the zoning requirements in all other instances. Because of the revisions made, Solinger moved, Stra second to reconsider the motion. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the concept statement as presented on the July 30, 1979 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 449-79 awarding the low bid of $109,683.50 to Fraser Construction Company for Project No. 7811-78 J 8659 Sanitary Sewer in 15th Street N. E. from a point 3 feet East of 15th Avenue' N. E. to the Viola Road and on the Viola Road from 15th Street N. E. to a point 550 Feet North of the South Line of N.W. 1/4 Section 30, Haverhill Township. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 4.50-79 authorizin, the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6015-79 J 2112 Storm Sewer on the North Side of 2nd St. N. W. from the West Frontage Road Turnk Highway No. 52 to;_19th Avenue N. W. Bids will be opened on August 15, 1979 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motiori carried. Strain moved, Solinger second to remove the Purchase of REA Water System from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Strain second to authorize the Public Utility Board to proceed with the acqui,sion of the entire REA Water system and that assessment! can beleved w, th the purchase. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution ho..411-79. Powers moved, Larson second to remove the Request to purchase a Pool Bulkhead at the Rochester/Olmsted Recreation Center from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Powers second to approve the project and transfer $20,000.. from the Contingency Accoun- The estimated amount of purchase is $45,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffynoved, Larson second to remove the Awarding of bids on Project No. 1002-0-78A J 8663 Sanitary Sewer Extension in 24th Avenue S. E. fi 15th Street S. E. to 300 feet North from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to reject the bid received from Fraser Construction Company in the amount of $11,724.00, Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Allen voting nay. Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to rebid the project and include it with the bid for Melody, Mayhill and Mayfair project. Bids will be set after a hearing on August 20, 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business,'Allen moved, Duffy second to adjourn the meeting.