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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier.Aldermen Duffy,
Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Alderman Allen arrived at 2:15
Absent: None.
Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the minutes of December 17,
and 28, 1979. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
D-1 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 1-80 referring
the said petition for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain extension to
serve the Seventh Day Adventist Church Property in Section 24,
Cascade Township to the Public Services Department for a feasibility
study. and Resolution No. 2-80 referring the said'petition for
Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to serve the Barnfield Property in Sec .
24 of Cascade Township to the Public Services Department for a feasibil-
ity Study. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-1 Strain moved, Powers second to approve the reprogramming of Year V
Community Development Funds 1) Existing Year V - Community Developmen
Allocation $61,857. 2) County Portion of project $25,000, 3) Reprograi
ing of remaining Year V, Comm. Dev. funds in Golden Hills and Garden
Acres Subd. Project $11,500. 4) Reprogramming of Year V C.D. Funds
for flood control property acquisition and relocation strategy study
$18,571. 5) Reprogramming of Year V C.D. Funds for Handicapped barrier
removal $25,900. 6).Appropriation from Year V C.D. Contingency Acct.
$10,872. The total :iis $153,700. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 3-80 approving
a Meet and Confer Agreement with the Exempt Employees as follows:
1. 9% Increase in annual salaries effective January 1, 1980, 2. Life
Insurance to be double the salary. 3. Major Medical protion of health
insurance to be changed to $100. deductible per member/$200. deductibl
per family. 4. The City will pay $300. for physical examinations and
employees shall be eligible every two years.. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-3 Duffy moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 4-80 approving
the Grant Amendment No. 9 Concerning the Wastewater Treatment Grant
from the United States En 0 ronmental Protection Agency. The Mayor and
City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-4 Solinger moved, Duffy second to
Application for 3.2..Beer license
Tournament at the Olmsted County
The application was submitted by
to sell Cigarettes at Retail at
from Steve Jacobson Route No. 1
carried.
approve the following licenses and bon s:
for the March -of -Dimes Sno-Ball
Fairgrounds on February 23 and 24,198
William D. Beaupre. and Application
Barry's Restaurant at 1600 N. Broadway
Mazeppa. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
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Duffy moved, Larson second to approve the following licenses and
bonds ( Renewal ). Sewer and Drains Badger Sewer and Water; M.P. Over(
B & D Back Hoe Service, S-H Excavating; The Sanitary Company, Inc.;
Thomas Connaughty Construction, James Graham, and Kirckof Plumbing
and Heating Company. Cement and Asphalt - Badger Sewer & Water,
Vonch Concrete Co.; Alvin Benike, Inc. Master Installer Arthur Menged(
James Barry, Herman E. Bushman, Ray Purves, David Niebuhr, Charles F.
Hiley, Robert Klocke, Peter Murphy, Ralph Meyer, Clarence R. Peters,
and Bernard Kirckof. Heating Contractor Ray's Plumbing & Heating,
Pine Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Northern Pipeline Construction Co.
People's Natural Gas, The Sanitary Company, Inc:, Murphy Plumbing
and Heating of Rochester, Barry's Plumbing and Heating, Peters Plumbir
and Heating, Kirckof Plumbing and Heating. Sign Erector Nordquist
Sign Company, Inc., Ace Advertising. Plumbing Ray's Plumbing and Heat-
ing, Kirchof Plumbing and Heating, James W. Pfeffer, Murphy Plumbing
and Heating of Rochester, Minnesota, The Sanitary Company, Inc.
Barry Plumbing and Heating, Peters Plumbing & Heating. Auctioneer
Maurice Turbanson. Bonds Submitted - Capitol Indemnity Company -
Badger Sewer and Water, Inc. $1,000.; Peters Plumbing and Heating -
$2,000. and $5,000. Great American Insurance Company - M.P. Overend
$1,000. Trans American Insurance Company - B & D Backhoe Service
$1,000. and Nordquist Sign Company $1,000. Barry Plumbing and Heating
$5,000. and $2,000.00 Western Surety - Ray's Plumbing $5,000. and
$2,000. Ace Advertising $1,000. and Thomas Connaughty Construction
$1,000. Firemans Fund The Sanitary Company, Inc. $1,000. $5,000. and
$2,000. CNA - Kirckof Plumbing and Heating $2,000.; $1,000. and $5,00(
These were approved subject to the company'applying for a license to
submit the requi:redibondaand insurance. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Larson -moved, Strain second to adopt
completed local improvement projects
.ances pursuant to the City Charter,
transferred - $79,214.19. Ayes (6),
Resolution No. 5-80 closing
and transferring
Section 163, Subd
Nays (0 ). Motion
unexpended bal-
4. Net funds
carried.
Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 6-80 Designating
depositories of the public funds of the City of Rochester, Minnesota
for the term commencing with the first day of January, 1980 and end-
ing with the Thirty -First day of -December 1980 of Marquette Bank and
Trust Company of Rochester , First National Bank of Rochester, Rochesti
Bank and Trust Company , Northwestern National Bank of Rochester,
Olmsted Federal Savings and Loan Association, Minnesota Federal Saving,
and Loan Association, Reliance Savings and Loan Association, Home Fed-
eral Savings and Loan Assoc,iati.on. Sums not to exceed in the aggregate
at any one time are listed on Resolution No. 6-80. Resoltuion No. 7-80
approves the fascimile signature and endorsement of Certificates of
Deposit.The checks against the General Account at the Rochester Bank
and Trust and the payroll at" the Marquette Bank and Trust will bear
the fascimile signatures of Chuck Hazama, Mayor and Paul C. Utesch
Finance Director of the City of Rochester, Minnesota ( Treasurer ).
nd,
th,
Resolution No. 8-80, 9-80, 10780 and 11-80 approve the Assignment of
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E-8 Securities are with the Rochester State Bank, Rochester, Minnesota,
Marquette Bank and Trust, Northwestern National Bank, and FIrst
National Bank, Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-9 Larson moved, Strain second to -approve the Maternity Leave for
Marie Roberts, Personnel Department from February 9, 1980 through
April 30, 1980. She will be able to use 63 hours of earned sick
leave and 17 h6urssof earned vacation for the first 80 hours of
leave and the remainder will be without pay. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Moti
carried.
E-10 Duffy moved, Solinger second to table the General Development Plan
for A.B Systems , Inc. known as Wood Lake Park at Intersection of
T.H. 52 and T.H 63 South until the evening. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Moti
carried.
E-11 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the setting of a hearing
for February 18, 1980.)on the vacation of a portion of Second Avenue
S.E. and Fifth St. S. E. and a Public Alley located in Block 85 of
Moe and Old's Addition to the City of Rochester. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-12 Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 13-80 approving
the Force Account Agreement between the City of Rochester and
ROCOG for Transportation Planning Services. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motiol
carried.
E-13 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 14-80 approving
the Application/Grant Agreement for a Mini -Audit ( Energy Audit)T.>of
City owned buildings in the amount of $16,400.00 and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the application/grant agreement.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-14 Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 15-80, 16-80 and
17-80 authorizing the execution of the 1980 contracts for the
Z.I.P.S. Dial -a -Ride Transportation Service Agreement between the
City and the County of Olmsted, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized to sign said agreement. A Contract between the.City of
Rochester and the '.;Rochester City Lines for a 1980 Fixed -Route Public
Transportation contract and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized
to sign said agreement. A Contract for the 1980 Z.I.P.S. Dial -a -Ride
Transportation Service Agreement - Rochester School Bus and the Mayor
and the City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-15 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt. Resolution No. 18-80 proceeding
ith Project 7907-1-80 J 8715 Extension of the North Frontage Road
Trunk Highway No. 14 from the east line Lot 1, Block 1, Cascade
Industrial Park across the proposed Seehusen Industrial Park and order
a hearing for February 4, 1980. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 19-80 and 20-80
ordering a feasibility report and a hearing to be held on February
4, 1980 on Project No. 7106-3-79A J 8714 Sanitary Sewer to serve Penn -
ton Business Park Third Subdivision. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carri(
Larson moved, Duffy second to table the Parking restriction at all
times along both sides of the East Frontage Road T.H. 14-52 from 6th
Street S.W. to llth Street S. W. for two weeks. This will be brought
back to the Council on January 21, 1980.Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Alderman Allen arrived - 2:15 P.M.
Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 21-80 amending
the Parking -Passenger Loading Zone (61.5) to read: 3rd Avenue S.W.
on the west side from a point 20 feet, more or less, south of 2nd St.
to a point 38 feet more or less, south of 2nd Street ( Harwick Buildii
one stall). Ayes (5), Nays (0). Aldermen Duffy and Powers abstained.
Motion carried.
Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 22-80 ammending
the Parking Zone to read : Passenger Loading Zone ( 12 ) West Center
Street, on the north side, 25 feet more or less, in front of the
premises known as 1417 West Center Street ( one stall ). Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
Duffy moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 23-80 accepting
the engineers report and ordering;a.hearing for February 4, 1980
on Project No. 6320-2-79 J 8705 Basic Construction in 20th Avenue S.E,
abutting that part of Villa Meadows Subdivision lying north of 17th
Street S.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Larson second to approve the semi-monthly accounts pay-
able ( list attached ) in the amount of $764,732.92. Ayes (7), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 24-80 Relating to
$1,150,000. Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1979;
Authorizing the Issuance thereof pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 474 - ( International Transport, Inc. ). Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 25-80 approving
the 1.980-1981 Labor Contract between the City of Rochester and Local
49 - Street & Alley and Landfill. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 26-80 approving
the 1980-1981 Labor Contract between the City of Rochester and Local
49 Parks and Recreation Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried
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F-1 the 1980 agreement between the City of Rochester and County of Olmsted
concerning Interchange of Services of City Safety Officer to the County.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Ani0rdi:nance_Rez6bing Certain`.property in Lot 5, Block 1 of Replats
of Lots 10-thru 13, Block 3, Knollwood Acres ( Don Anderson, SW Corner
of S. Broadway and 21st St. ) was given its second reading. Solinger
moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays(1)).
Alderman Strain voted nay. Motion carried.
,'F-1 An Ordinance changing the Names of certain Streets and Avenues dedicat d
in.Villa Meadows Subdivision, Rochester, Minnesota and amend the Rochester
Code of Ordinances Section 75.01 was given its second reading. Larson
moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester 108 acres of unplatted
land in 20th and 25th Street S. W. in Section 14 - Township 106N
R14W was given its second reading. Larson moved, Powers second to
adopt the Ordinance assread. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Having no further business, Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn the
eeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Duffy:; Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None.
B-1 A Hearing on the Request for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing/
ampbell Hotel. Wishing to be;iheard was Jack Holt, of the Campbell
otel. He urged the Council to approve this request. Wishing to be
eard was Mr. Bob Milam of 811 18th Avenue S. W. and stated that he
as the financial consultant for the Campbell Hotel and that this
equest for $9,000,000 to finance this hotel was badly needed.He urged
he Council to approve this. After discussion by the Council, Ken
ohn, City Attorney ( Acting ) stated that if the request is not
onored in 12 months, these bonds can be issued again. Having no one
lse that wished to be heard President Postier closed the hearing.
llen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 28-80 approving
he issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds / Financing/ Campbell Hotel
n the amount of $9,000,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-2 Hearing on the Request for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing for the
epot House Renovation. Wishing to be heard was Jim Suk, representing
etro Development Company. Mr. Suk stated that the Depot House is
ithdrawing the request, but that Metro Development is taking over the
roject and will be requesting a hearing for February 4, 1980. Having
0 one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed
he hearing. Allen moved Duffy second to deny the request for bonds
rom Mr. Ziegler of the Depot House Restaurant. ° It was hi`s`request'for
his to be removed. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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B-3 A Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Funds- Project
Selection. Wishing -'.to be heard was Larry Prince of 910 13th Avenue
N. W. on behalf of Olmsted Center for the Retarded Citizens. Urged
Council to consider that request for funds. John Welch of Route # 1
Byron, Mn. represented the Cronin Homes for Alchol4cs.Margery Allen
of 2315 Telemark Lane N. W., Bob Gores of 2403 No. Hills Ct. urged
the Council to consider the request of this project. Dr. Richard
Ferguson of 2305 Hillside Lane S. W. is Chairman of the Board for
Hiawatha Homes and urged the Council to grant them funds for a second'
Hiawatha Home. This would be for a higher age group. Al Dahlbert of
525 5th St. S. W. represented Thomas House which supports the mentally
handicapped and urged the Council to grant them some requested funds.
Dr. Jim McGinnis of 2438 19th Avenue N. W. also spoke in favor of
the Cronin Home for Alcohlics. Having no one else present that wished
to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Each Council person
worked with the total amount to be allocated of $736,000. After the
Council member designated that total to aispecific preference, the
City Administrator calculated each project from each designated
member to a grand total as follows: Group Home -Assoc. for Retarded
Children $57,858.; Facility for Alcholics - Cronin Home $62,286.;
Hiawatha Children's Home $54,285.; Thomas House $65,143.; Bike Trail -
Picnic Shelter Bear Creek $22,857; Golden Hill Street/Sewer Phase II
16th -19th St. S. E. $354,857.; Golden Hill Street/ Sewer - Phase I
19th - 21st St. S. E. $30,500.; Property Assessment Assistance -Low
Income Elderly $5,714. ; Architectural Barrier Removal $22,500.;'
Program Adm. $30,000. and Contingency/Unspecified $30,000. Strain
moved, Allen second to approve the allocations as stated. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-4 A Hearing on Application for Approval of a Planned Unit Development
( Amended Final Plan ) For Dison's Cleaners at 214 North Broadway.
Wishing to be heard was Richard Dison, Owner of Dison's Cleaners and
urged the Council to approve this. Having no one else present that
wished to be heard, Larson moved, Strain second to deny the project.
Upon:..Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson and Strain voted
aye. Ayes (4). Aldermen Powers, Solinger and President Postier voted
Nay. Nays (3). Motion to deny carried.
B-5 A Hearing on the Amendment to Thoroughfare Plan to Delete that portion
of East Circle Drive from TH 14 to Marion Road. Wishing to be heard
was Bill Voelker andrs.tated,-,he was in agreement with the recommendatio
and urged the Council to approve this. Having no one else present
that wished to be.: heard, President Postier closed the hearing.
Allen moved, Powers second to table this until February 4, 1980. The
Council was studying the possibilities of alternatives to completing
or planning involved in this portion of Circle Drive. Ayes (7), Nays 0
Motion carried.
B-6 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a right -Of -way easement located
in Block 40, Head and McMahon's Addition to Rochester. Wishing to be
heard was Mr. Robert Siekert of.932 4th St. S. W. and urged the
Council to approve this vacation. Having no one else present that
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B-6 wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers
moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 29-80 approving the
vacation but retaining the Utility Easement on this alley. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-10 Powers moved, Strain second to approve the application for a General
Development Plan for A.B. Systems, Inc. known as Wood Lake Park loca
ed near the intersection of U.S. 52 and 63 South. This was tabled
because the Council questioned the use of the fill in regard to the
location of the property. The building will be done on the Flood
Fringe and the fill will be taken from the lake in the Flood Way.
Duffy moved, Strain second to remove the item from the table. Ayes
(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Karl Schuller of 117 No. Broadway
rep. A.B. Systems was present and stated that fill would be taken
from the lake and put on the flood fringe. They stated that they
would not build in the flood way. Vote was taken on the motion
to approve this. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Strain noting nay.
Motion carried.
F-1 " Duffy moved, Allen second to approve Resolution No. 30-80 approving
setting a public hearing for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bond
Financing for the Metro Development Corporation. ( Depot House ).
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
H-1 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the request from the Rochester
Jaycees to conduct a Festival of Geese parade to be -held on January
19, 1980 at 11:00 A.M. They also were given permission to use the
Mayo Field to assemble the parade at 10:00 A.M. This is subject to
a route approved by the Police Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Powers moved, Larson second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (7),. Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Regular Meeting No. 22 - January 7, 1980
Information - January 7. 1980
1. Minutes of the Standing Committee 12-3-79
2. Minutes of the Standing Committee 12-17-79
3. Claim for Damage, Alfred I. Anderson 721 15th Avenue S. W.
(Ref. to Attorney, Insurance and Public.:Services
4. Notice of Appeal of District Court's Order RE: Condemnation of
Webb Property.
5. Claim for Damages, Gary Dietrich, 3709 Third St. N.W. ( Ref.
Attorney, Insurance and Public Services.)
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