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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1981RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ustm CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 39 - April 20, 1981 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, Duffy, Larson, Powers Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessment on Project No. 6311-2-80 J 8737 Construct concrete sidewalk on the west side of llth Avenue S. E. from 16th Street S. E. to 25th Street S. E. Having no one present that wished to.be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 213-81 accepting thi assessment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate the 15' wide walkway easement between the homes located at 1304 and 1307 Gage Court N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 214-81 vacating the walkway. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Planning and Zoning Commission initiated amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to "Commercial" from "Low Density Residential" and "Industrial" in the Area Bounded by North Broadway the C & NW Railroad Tracks, and lst Avenue N. W. and for one half - block between 6th and 8th Streets N. W. Wishing_to- be.heard was Clemen- Sp.rTnger, Director, of Dewel opw nt. of the Kahl er Hotel �a,n. Roches.te-r and he questioned• the_ use o_ f this-char�:ge: He 5as.ical.iyopposed,this as he said "it would affect hi,s -.property, at _a -.later time. He stated that his cleaning facilities would become non conforming use. City Planning Department stated that this was true. Having no one else_ present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 215-81 approving the plan. Alderman Duffy stated that he was opposed to the one-way street implications as indicated. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Petition to Change the Zoning District from M-1 .(Light Industrial) to B-4 General Business on Cheap Charlies Rest- aurant and the -North Star Bar Properties. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the Petition to Change the Zoning District from R-2FF ( Low Density Residential Flood Fringe ) to B-4FF ( General Business Flood Fringe ) on property located at 1121 1st Avenue S. E. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the Land Use Plan Amendment No 80-2 on the Cordul Property located in Northwest Rochester. Having no one present ° that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 216-81 approving the amendment. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Larson voting nay. Motioi RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 1554 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 39 - April 20, 1981 Agenda Item C'l- Duffy moved, Allen second to approve the appointment of Richard Bennett to the position of Captain of the Rochester Fire Department effective May 1, 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 217-81 referring the petition for Improvements consisting of Interchange on the east side of Hwy 52 as shown on Layout No. 2A for S.P. 5508-37 T.H. 52 prepared by the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation. Further Impts consist of roadway changes ( grading, base surfacing, seeding sod, et:. for improvements to the ramps, frontage Roads and 37th Street plus 8% for the construction engineering, to -the Public Services Departmen for a:feasibility study. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 The option agreement with Pappas Investment Company of Rochester, Minnesota was discussed by the Council. Alderman Duffy stated that he feels that the Council cooperated with the Pappas Brothers in every way, and that the Council should go with the E-W Ramp which would be best for the City. Alderman Larson questioned the sacrifice made by the Pappas Brothers and stated that they have been given no compensation for the land being considered for the ramp. Alderman Larson stated that we should go with the L shaped ramp. Alderman Duffy stated that the L shaped is.a minus design. It is more costly. He stated that we should not bridge the street. President Postier agreed with Alderman Duffy and thinks we should fulfill the contract between the City and Pappas Investment Company. President Postier stated that he is for the ramp design. Alderman Strain stated that he was concerned about the high cost of the ramp and desired more information about this. Having no further discussion, Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No., 218-81 approvi rig the existing option -agreement with Pappas Investment Company. Ayes (6),Nays (1). Alderman Duffy voting nay. Motion carried. E-2 Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resoltuion No. 219-81 approving the lease agreement with Northwestern National Bank for the proposed Drive-in Site located north of Center Street and East of Second Avenue N. E.. Term of the lease is from May'l, 1981 to July 31, 1981 with the Lessee paying rent of $1.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Solinger moved, Powers second to approve the purchase of property located at 19 Second Avenue N. E. and 23 Second Avenue N. E. and approve the interfund loan to provide the necessary funds to cover the acquisition costs. The property is located at the site of the proposed Richards -Stevens office building. AYes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 The request for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the amount of $550,000-. for International Transport, Inc. of Rochester was with- drawn so no action was taken. E-5 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the retention of Public Financi 1 Systems , Inc. as financial advisor for the City of Rochester. This RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS, OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 15C'5 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 39 April 20, 1981 Agenda Item E-5 firm is in Minneapolis. The retainer will be $1,500.00. Ayes (7), Nays. (0). Motion carried. E-6 Allen moved, Solinger second to approve a request for a.parade from Robert Gage School. The parade will be held on Thursday, May 14, 1981 from the corner of 18th Avenue N. W. and-40th St. N. W. The Police Department has approved this route. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Powers moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses and bon Cigarette License - Galaxy Motel - 111 17th Avenue S. W., Fas Gas 1106 l5th Avenue S. E., Eagel Drug, 23 South Broadway, K Mart Corp. 201 9th St. S. E. Cement Contractors Tilford Bros of 1820 75th St. N. E. Cigarette Licenses - Apache Standard Station 1509 Greenview Drive S. W. and Point After Bar 2116 South Broadway. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Allen moved, Solinger second to approve the transfer of location from 1120 7th Street N. W. to the area in Northwest Rochester South of 37th Street west of the proposed K-Mart east of the proposed West River Parkway and south of the Northwestern National Bank branch. This is received from Peter McHardy to be known as Northgate Liquor Store. Date to be given to the City Clerk at a later time of the year, Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 Duffy moved, Powers second to approve the issuance of a purchase order to the low bidder of Fraser Company for demolition and utility disconnection of the house at 216 1st St. N.E. Bid was $2,200.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 220-81'authorizi.nc the City Clerk to advertise for bids on 300 parking meters. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on May 11, 1981 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Strain moved, Duffy.second to approve the semi-monthly accounts payable (list attached) in the amount of $ 702,375'.92. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 221-81 authorizi Olmsted Federal Savings and Loan Association an official depository for a city employee's wages. This is in addition to the previous named for the City. Ayes .(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 222-81 approving the low bid of $56,801.34 to M* G. Astleford Co., Inc. of Burnsville, Minnesota for Project No. 6207-1-80 J. 2125 S.A.P.59-104-07 Deck Repair Bridge 89188 on 7th St. N. E. over the Zumbro River. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 ISolinger moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 223-81 approvin E RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 Adjourned Meeting No. 39- April 20, 1981 an Engineering Services proposal by Yaggy Associates for Project 8105 J 8761 Watermain Construction in Woodhaven Second Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 224-81 awarding the low bid of $107,576.40 to Doyle Conner Company for Project No. 6304-3-80 J 8707 S:A.P. 159-107-11 Street Improvements on 4th Avenue S.W. from West Center to 4th Street S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 225-81 authoriz, ing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6107-80 J 8731 Grading and Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, and Storm Sewer in that part of Golden Hill and Garden Acres Subdivision lying South of 19th Street S. E. and East of Trunk Highway No. 63. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A..-'-11, May 27, 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 226-81 and 227-81 approving a feasibility report and order a public hearing to be held on June 1, 1981..This is for Project No. 6303-1-80A J 8762 San. Sewer and Watermain Extension, plus Service Connections in 31st St. N.E. and 32nd St. N. E. from the centerline of 3rd Avenue N. E. to a point approx. 240 feet east. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 228-81 approvi a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a pruchase order with Adamson Motors for two flatbed trucks. Amount of purchase is $23,385.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 229-81 approvin, a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a contract with Thorson Tree Service in the.amount of $39,450.00 for tree and brush cleaning near distribution lines. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 230-81 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order agreement with Sherman and Reilly, Inc. in an amount of $40,966.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 231-81 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an agreement with Associated Milk Producers, Inc. providing for the Electric Service Agreement (..interconnection of electric facilities and for the sale by the City and purchase by AMPI. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 232-81 approvini a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an agreement with Ulteig Engineering, Inc. for construction of an underground.electric multiduct system in the downtown area of Rochester. Cost not to exceed $95,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 15571_1 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 39- April 20, 1981 Agenda Item F-1 Solinger moved., Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 233-81 approvin a resolution by the'Public Utility Board approving a purchase order with General Electric Company for parts for Silver Lake Plant Unit No. 4 with General Electric Company in the amount of $40,334.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 234-81 approvini authorizing to enter into a grant-in-aid agreement with the State of Minnesota for 50% cost sharing of the Lake Zumbro Dam -Phase II Safety Investigation. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning Property to B-4 General Business District in Original Plat of Rochester ( Cheap Charlies and the North Star Bar ) was given its first reading.. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to. B-4FF General Business Flood Fringe District in Lot 10, Block 9, Sunnyside Addition ( property located at 1121 First Avenue S. E. ) was given its first reading. F-•1 An Ordinance Rezoning Property to B-4 General Business -District in Block A New Subdivision ( 9 Fifth St. N. E. ) was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ( This was property at the former Clark Station to Dairy Queen--,) F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-lb,located near.10th Street Southeast and Highway 14 ( Elcor Enterprises Commercial. Development) which is Neighborhood Business District was given its second reading. Powers moved, Allen second. to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Duffy voted nay. Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to the Zoning and Non -Conforming Uses; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sec. 61.401 was given its second reading Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried.( Membership on the Zoning Board ofiAppeals ) F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Zoning and Non -Conforming Uses amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 65.60 to permit funeral homes in the B-lb Neighborhood Business District was given its second reading. Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Disposal Fees for Certain Unpacked material amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 141..32 was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Land Use regulations; Creating a classificati f a Flood -Prone District; Amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances by adding a Chapter. Duffy moved;-Solinger second -to adopt the Ordinanc as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried 1558 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 39 - April 20, 1981 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Zoning and Floodpla.in Management; Amending Rochester Code of Ordinances; Sections 60.457, 60.506, 61.200, 61.206, 61.414, 61.415, 61.416, 62.603..was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Duffy second to.adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to the Salaries for the Offices of the..Mayor, Alderman - At -Large, and the Aldermen of the City of,Rochester, Minnesota Repealing Ordinance No. 1928, was given its second reading Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 235-81 urging the Minnesota legislatures to act favorably upon continuing the health care facility at Rochester.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. laving no further business, Strain moved, Larson second to adjourn the meeting until 10:45 A.M. on April 22, 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). lotion carried. City Clerk Information - 4-20-81 . Standing Committee Meeting minutes of the April 6, 1981.