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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting No. 32 - FPbruarV 23, 1981
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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 4.:45 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Duffy, Larson, Solinger-and Strain. Absent: Aldermen Powers.
Allen moved, Duffy second to approve the minutes of the February 17,
1981 meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
The call of the special meeting was read by President Postier, the
same being,cal.led for the purpose of considering the membership in
Region 10 and any other business the Council may deem proper.
E-1 Solinger moved Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 98-81 approving
the withdrawal from Region 10. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 99-81 approving
the issuance of a Revocable Permit for Frankline Heating Station
allowing them to encroach 12 ft. 4 inches into the City right-of-
way of 3rd St. S. W: for constructing a basement in the remodeling
of the Franklin Heating Station and that said':Franklin Heating
Station assume all maintenance and liability for the structure
(basement ) under 3rd St. S. W. Ayes (5 ), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Alderman Duffy abstained.
E-3 No action was taken on the Bus Purchase Agreement/Rochester City
Lines. After discussion by the Council, Mr. Roger Plumb, Public
Services Director stated that seven buses be kept as a separate
item and consider the 4 buses as an item that would be bid. The
City will have to pay for the 20% that is now is question. Wishing
to speak was Mr. George Holter, Owner of the Rochester City Lines.
Mr. Holter stated that it was not in his best interest to pay the
20% cost of these buses, and have the Federal government demand 80%
when he retired the buses. Mr. Stevan Kvenvold, City Administrator,
stated that he would take Mr. Plumb's suggestion under advisement.
E-4 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 100-81 Requesting
the State Legislature to amend Minnesota State Statute 272.01 Sub.
2 to prevent concessions, i.e, restaurants and bar at the Rochester
Municipal Airport from being taxed, and to prevent the land which is
leased or used for agricultural purposes at the Rochester Municipal
Airport from being taxed. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F=l Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 101-81 enacting a
limited moratorium on development of newly annexed lands lying within
the flood fringe pending some changes in the land use regulations
relating to flood plain management. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
F-1 Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 102-81 regarding
the budget of the Governor of the State of Minnesota. The resolution
states that the City of Rochester desires that the State,Aid-a hould b
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treated equally among the City, County and School system. That the
School District not be singled out. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting No. 32 - February 23, 1981
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Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt. Resolution No. 103-81 opposing
State House File No. 263, Public Employees Strike., -..This. -file allows
non essential employees to refuse to cross the picket of a striking
union. The City of Rochester is in opposition to this bill. Ayes
(6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 104-81 approvir
House File No. 54 Nonpublic meetings for public employment negotiati
strategy. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Having no further business , Larson moved, Solinger second to adjou
the meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
City Clerk
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