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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-1981RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 7 - August 3, 1981 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen: Allen, Bluhm, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: Alderman Duffy. Powers moved, Strain second to approve the minutes of the July 6, and July 7, 1981 meeting..Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the following three appointme to Police Officer effective August 17, 1981. Roger L. Peterson, Rickey Krueger and Kenneth Grosinger. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the following appointments to Firefighter effective August 19, 1981. Duane Mattiesen, Minard Petersen, Daniel Slavin; Kim Fanning, Charles Hermann, John Wallace, Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-3 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the following appointments contingent that they all reside within the City limits: 1. Park Commissioner Mrs. Susan Lemke - 2. City Planning and Zoning Commissioner - Mr. Chris Colby 3. Two Rural residents - Ms. Marion Keith and Mr. Brad Linder - 4. Five members recommended by County Planning and Zoning Commission - Ms. Florence Sandok, Mrs. Charles Hoppe, Mrs. Mary Jones,:.' Mr. William Volkman, and Mr. Al Pertuz. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-4 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the Promotion of James Richardt to the position of Motor Operator. He replaces Walt Clark retired. Appoinment is effective August 19, 1981. Ayes (6)., Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Solinger moved, Allen second to approve Change order # 3 for the Sewage Treatment Plan Construction. This change deducts an amount of $81,246.00 and add an amount for $72,118.83 for a total decrease of $9,127.17. Ayes (6) , Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 440-81 instruct- ing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the necessary agreements with Pieper-Richamond Architects for services for the installation of an elevator in City Hall and restroom alterations. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Motion carried. Alderman S.olinger voted nay. E-3 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 441-81 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the demolition of the Operat- ion Building and the Shell Service Station located at 1 South Broadwa, and 1 North Broadway respectively. Bids will be received at 11:OOA.M. on August 13, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.. E-4 Solinger. moved, Allen second to approve the request for the Godfather 10K Run for Saturday, August 22, 1981 starting at 9:00 A.M. The Police Department has given approval. Ayes (6) Nays (0). Motion carried. its 1;25 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 162G CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 7 - August 3, 1981 Agenda Item E-5 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Request from Steven Colebeck, Gambling Manager, Ducks Unlimited for approval of an annual gambling license. The required $100.00 fee has been paid and the bond has been waived. Request for a license to buy junk in the City of Rochester received from Don Heying, Calmar Iowa. The application is pending receipt of a bond. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the accounts payable (list attached) in the amount of $989,840.29. Ayes (6), Nays "(0). Motion carried. E-7 :Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 442-81 approving the low bid of Motorola Inc. for the radio maintenance for the various City Departments. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 443-81 setting g� pub. hearing,to vacate the Westerly 8 feet of a 14 foot wide utility easement along the East side of Lot 1, Block 1, Stone Barn Subdivision, This is except for the northerly 8 feet thereof. This will provide for cross over area from the easterly 6 foot easement to be retained and the 8 foot easement in place continuing north along the west side of Maple Lane Subdivision. This is to set a public hearing on September 9, 1981 . Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion Carried. E-9 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 444-81 approving approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. 6207-1-80 J 2125 Bridge Repair on 7th Street N. E. and replacement of the deteriorated concrete with new low slump concrete. This is in the amount of $4,988.40. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 445-81 approving the awarding of a low bid of'$8,015.82 to Bob DeWitz Construction Company for Project No. 6303-1-81A J 8764 - Sidewalk on the east side of East River Road from 24th Street N. E. to 27th St. N. E. Ayes (6) Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 :Powers moved, Strai:n second to adopt Resolution No. 446-81 ordering a hearing on the Project No. 8006 J 8729 Watertower, booster station and connecting trunkmains to serve the High Level District Southwest Area west of T.H. 63 and east of T.H. 52 . Date of hearing is to be September 9, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Allen moved, Solinger, second to approve Rsolution No. 447-81 proceedini. with the project and ordering a hearing to be held .on September 9, 1981 on Project No. 6354-81 J 8746 Reconstruction of a Drainage Ditch from 18th Avenue N.W. to l5th Avenue N. W., adjacent to Bel -Air First and Second Subdivision. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 rowers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 448-81 authorizing he City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6233-1-81 J 8760 a r� L_ RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 7, August 3, 1981 Agenda Item E-13 Extension of Sanitary- Sewer and Watermain to serve the church propert on 33rd Street N. E. Described as the East 600 feet of the North 435 Feet of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 24-107-14. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 449-81 and 450-81 declaring the costs to be assessed and order a hearing to be held on September 9, 1981. on Project No. 6107-79 J 8674 Division I, Grading and Surfacing, Curb and Gutter, Storm Sewer , Service Connections in Golden Hill lying north of 19th Street S. E. between Broadway and 3rd Avenue S. E. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-15 Allen moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances paragraph 133.02 Municipal Parking Lot Rates, Subdivision 5 to read: Parking Fee for Municipal Parking Lot No..9 is 15 minutes - Token or 5 cents (minimum charge) - 30 minutes - 10 cents, 60 minutes 20 cents, (75 Min) 1 1/4 hours 25 cents and (90 min ) 1 1/2 hours 30 cents (maximum parking time. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 451-81 ordering the project to be made and advertise for bids on Project No. 8107- J 2123 Renovation of existing deficient catch basins in the City's storm sewer system. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on September 2, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 -Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 452-81 approvin awarding the low bid of $314,898.95 to Road Constructors, Inc. Rochester, Minnesota for Pr9ject No. 6306-4-80 J 8728 S.A.P. 159-116- Street Reconstruction on 6th Avenue S. W.-N.W. from 2nd St. S.W. to 5th Street.N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Municipal Parking Lot rates; amending -Rochester. Code of Ordinances Section 133.02 Subdivision No. 2 in Municipal Parking Lot 9 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester and Rezoning to B-4 on 4.15 acres of land in Rochester Township Section 14 T106N, R14W located near T.H. 52 and 63.( David Bishop property ) was given its second reading. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion and the Ordinance was adopted. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning to B-4 1.7 acres of property near T.H. 52 and Bandel Road was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 453-81 approving an Agreement between the City of Rochester and the Pappas Investment Company relating to acquisition of property for West Center Street Ramp. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. iG28 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 7 - August 3, 1981 Agenda Item Having no further business, Powers moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried . A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. the following member being present: President Postier Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain . Absent None B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Project No. 6920 J 8765 - Construction of streets, concrete curb and gutter, sanitary sewer watermain, storm sewer and service connections in Manor Woods Fourth Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 454-81 ordering the project to be made contingent upon the assessments being repaid in two years and interest charged at the rate of the bondbuyer`s index at the time the assessment is levied. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Proposed Project No. 5815 J 8745 Street Construction on Northern Heights Drive from North Broadway to 7th Avenue N. E. Roger.Plumb,.Public Works Director presented a visual aid to the citizens. This explained the project as well as the assessment procedure. Wishing to be heard was John Seemore of 702 No. Heights Drive. He questioned if this would be. -rougher to drive on in the winter. Mr. Plumb, stated that it would and it would be easier to get up the hill in the winter. He also stated that concrete would not deteriorate much more because of salt usage. It would deteriorate much more with asphalt. Wishing to be heard was Harley Lecuyer of 615 No. Hgts. Dr. He presented a petition with 21 names on opposin( this project. He was also opposed. Wishing to be heard was John Rust( of 629 No. Hgts. Dr. and is opposed to the project. Does not want increased traffic. Wishing to be heard is opposition was Dennis Ratcl of 469 No. Hgts Dr. and Phil Ferguson of 710.No. Hgts Dr. Having no one else present that wished to be::heard, President Postier closed the hearing. -Bluhm questioned if the driveways would all have to be reconstructed. Mr. Plumb stated no. Alderman Strain asked how old the present street was- he was told it was built in 1958. Pieces of the original street are still there. After further discussion by the Council, Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 455- 81 approving the project, less the sidewalk and driveways. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate Fifth Avenue S. W. between the Court House and the Coffman Building. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Duffy second to table the vacation until adescription of wherE the utility easements are in the proposed vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried, B-4 A Hearing on the Resolution amending the Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Development District No. 2. Having no onE presen t that wished to be heard Pr sident Psi rclosed p e o t e the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 455481 amending the program. Ayes (7), Nays (0), Motion carried.. r Agenda Item i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 7 - August 3, 1981 Having no further business Bluhm moved, Duffy second to adjourn the meeting until 1 00 P.",M. on August 11, 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. er Information: - 8-3-81 1. Summons - Mark Nereson vs. City of Rochester Ref. to City Attorney and Finance Department. 2. Notice of Claim of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith - Ref. Attorney and Finance Dept. 3. Letter from Joseph Kaminsky re: Silver Lake Trailer Park.