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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 16 - October.19, 1981
President Postier called the meeting to order at-7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier; Aldermen Allen,
Bluhm, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None.
Strain moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of September 21,
28 and'. October.5, 1981, Aye
s_(7),, Nays_(0). Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Housing Plan for the City of Rochester- Olmsted
County. Wishing to be heard was William Voelker, of Rochester,
Minnesota and represents a number of people who are interested in
this plan. He objects to this as stated that it was designed to
accomodate the possible issue of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the
Charter House. Having no further comments, President Postier closed
the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 55!
81 approving the plan with the amendment as specified on "Exhibit
A" Ayes (6), Nays (0). Alderman Duffy abstained. Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a portion of a 20' wide utility
easement along.the East Side of Andy's Crossroad's Liquor at 56
Crossroad's Center. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Solinger second
to adopt the resolution vacating the easement. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried. Resolution No. 556-81.
A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 6320-2-79
J 8705 Basic Improvements in 20th Avenue S. E. abutting Villa Meadows
north of 17th Street S. E. Wishing to be heard was Dick Ehrick,
Attorney representing the property owner of Lot 2, Block 1 Rochester
Villas. He objected to the assessment. He stated that there was
no significant benefit to the property owner. He urged the Council
to reconsider this assessment. Wishing to be heard was Robert Dashow
of Rochester and stated that the larger part of the proposed assess-
ment should go to the Loftsgaarden property ( Mr. Ehrick represented
He stated that when 17th Street,was put in, he was not consulted
and that Loftsgaarden does not have a sewer on his property. He
thinks that he should have to pay for a storm sewer. Wishing to be
heard was John Pervin of 1401 Marion Rd. S. E. He stated that he
has no storm sewer and that his property is flooded by water run-off
from the other properties. He objects to this assessment. Mr. Fred
Suhler, City Attorney stated that this should be continued for furthe
consultation with the Public Services Department. Wishing to be hear,
was Jim Schroeder , Manager of Weis Management, Rochester, Minnesota
He stated that Mr. Loftsgaarden ,is only a partial owner and that some
of the water drains on to Park Place Apartments. Mr. John Pervin
again stated that the water from Rochester Villas and Park Place
drains on his property. Having no one else present that wished to
be heard, President Postier called for a motion to continue the
hearing. Strain moved, Duffy second to continue the hearing until
November 16, 1981. This was to give the City Attorney time to consult
with:the Public Services Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
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B-4 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 7907 J 8698
Division I Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension to serve Seehusen
Industrial Park. Wishing to be heard was Robert Dashow of Rochester
Minnesota and spoke on behalf of Bob Field and stated that he had no
objection... Having no one else present that wished to be'heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second
to adopt Resolution No. 557-81 accepting the assessment. Ayes (7)
Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-5 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 7907-1-80
J 871.5 Extension of North Frontage Road T.H. 14 West across Seehusen
Industrial Park. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Duffy second to
adopt Resolution No.. 558-81 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-1 Bluhm moved, Duffy second to approve the recommendation by staff
to purchase the property located at 223 South Broadway Avenue for
$45,000.00. Seller will pay the last 112 of the real estate taxes
in the amount of $991.02 ( H & H Electric Property ). Discussion
was held by the Council and some concern was mentioned that the
price had gone up. Alderman Duffy obected to the price of $45,000.
Having no more discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-2 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the payment of $74,925.81
to N.D.H. Inc. ( Norm D. Holm, Inc. of Anoka, Minnesota), contractors
on the 1981 ADAP 09 project at the Rochester Municipal Airport.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.Strain moved, Allen second to
approve payment to McGhie and Betts, Inc. in the amount of $1,736.94
for engineering services in conjuncti-rn-with application of bit-
uminous overlay to the general aviation ramps at the Rochester
Airport. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen
second to adopt Resolution No. 559-81 authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a contract agreement with Minnesota Department
of Transportation which provides State Aid for Airport maintenance
and operation. The State will participate on a 50 percent basis not
to exceed $50,000.00 of State Aid.for general Maintenance of the
runways, taxiways and apron areas. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried
Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 560-81 approving
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute:ian agreement
for Paint Striping of the Runways and Taxiways of the Rochester
Municipal Airport, Rochester, Minnesota with the State of Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried. The Agreement will be in effect until
November 15, 1989 unless terminated by either party. Notice shall be
30 days written notice.
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Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses & bond
Application to sell cigarettes received from Robert W. Pfaff for
Pfaff's at 315 First Avenue N. W. ( formerly Roxy Bar ). Application
for Cement License received from Duane Matias of 2341 Northern Hills
Ct. He furnished a certificate of insurance. Application for a Master
Plumber's License received from Harlan J. Perron of 14327 28th Place
No. Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was pending receipt of his certifica
of insurance. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 561-8
closing completed local improvement projects and transferring un-
expended balances pursuant to the City Charter Section 163, Subd. 4.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 562-81 closing
:ompleted local improvement.Projects and -trans fe.rrirg.unexpended bal-
inces pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 429.091, Subd. 4. The net
imdunt of funds transferred is $552,945.01. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motior
-arried.
E=-6 Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the retaining of the firm of
Smith, Schafer and Ferguson to conduct an audit for the City.of Rochester ,
981 fiscal year ( January 1, 1981 through December 31, 1981). Ayes
(7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-7 llen moved, Solinger second to approve the Accounts Payable ( list
ttached ) in the amount of $1,243,206.60 . This is a semi-montly
ist. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 3train moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 563-81 authorizi
he City Clerk to advertise for bids for six Police cars for the Polic
Department. Five cars would be mid -size blue and white -and one would
e an unmarked car of compact size and front wheel drive. Bids
ill be opened at 11:00 A.M. on November 10, 1981. Ayes (7), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
E-9 Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 564-81 awarding
he contract to Road Constructors, Inc. of Rochester, Minnesota
or Project No. 7106-80 J 8708 Construction of the East Frontage
Road T.H. No. 52 from Pennington Business Park 3rd Subdivision to 41st
treet N. W. and Construction of 22nd Avenue N. W. from Western lst
ubdivision to the East Frontage Road T.H. No. 52. The amount of the
id is $182,996.89. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-10 i3owers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 565-81 accepting
feasibility report and order a public hearing to be held on December
1981 on Project No. 6107-82 J 8772 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
xtension , plus Service Connections on 18th Street S. W. from 2nd
venue to 3rd Avenue S. W. and on 3rd Avenue S. W. from 18th Street
.W. to a point approximately 220 feet north. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
otion carried.
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E-11 Strain moved, Bluhm second to designate 20th Street S. E. as a truck
route from T.H. 63 to 3rd Avenue S. E., The.Public Safety Committee
is to work on an appropriate speed of 30-35 MPH with no more than
20 MPH around the school. The City Attorney is instructed to prepare
an ordinance.for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-12 Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 566-81 adding
paragraph (136.5) to the Comprehensi:ve.Parking Resolution to read:
(136.5) 6th Avenue N. W.., on both sides, from 4th Street to 5th Street
at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-13 Powers moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 567-81 adding
paragraph (23.5) to the list of Primary Traffic Streets to read:
23.5 9th Avenue N.W. from Elton Hills Drive to West River Road.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-14 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 568-81 adding
Section B Paragraph (205.6) to.read as follows: (205.6) 14th Street
S. W. on the North side from 2nd Avenue S. W. to a point 100 feet
ore or less east of 2nd Avenue S. W. at all times. Ayes (7), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
E-15 Duffy moved, Strain second to.adopt Resolution No. 569-81 and 570-81
eclaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to be held
n November 2,.1981 on Project No. 6303-1-81A.J 8764 Concrete Side-
alk Construction on East River Road from 24th Street to 27th Street
.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-16 3train moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 571-81 and 572-
1 declaring the costs to be as and order .a hearing to be held
n November 2., 1981 on New Concrete Sidewalk Project No. 1-1981 J
754. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-17 Duffy.moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 573-81 and 574-81
eclaring the costs to be.assessed and ordering a hearing to be held
n November 2, 1981 on Project No. 6802-78 J 8666 Grading and Surfac-
ing , curb and gutter, storm sewer, and service connections in Rocky
reek Drive N. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-18 olinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 575-81 approving
upplemental Agreement No.. 1 on. Project No. 6306-4-80 J _8.728 with
oad Constructors, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $2,226.40
hich provides for 80 feet of storm sewer. on.6th Avenue S. W.-N.W.
yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-19 ;olinger moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
n Ordinance annexing 32 acres of unplatted land lying at the S-.W.
orner of the Country Club Manor area (Gus Chafoulias). Ayes (7),
ays (0). Motion carried.
E-26 01uhm moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 576-81 initiating;
rderly_4.nnexation proceedings on 3.31 acres of vacant land on the North
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E-20 side of T.H. 14 West at the 7th Street N. W. intersection. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-21 Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt, Resolution No. 577-81 approving
the Application to vary the Provisions of Paragraph 62.603 and 67.400( )
of the Rochester Zoning Code to allow an 8' x 16' addition to be
constructed 1.1' below the flood protection elevation on property
located at 416 - 14th Street.N.. W. It was noted that this was not goin
to solve all of the problems by allowing this variance. The applicant:
would have to apply for a building permit from the Building and Safety
Department and they have rules to follow also. Haviing no further
discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Strain voting
ay. Motion carried.
F-1 llen moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 578-81 approving a
resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a contract agreement
etween the City and Floodwall and Fence to protect circuit breakers
t Silver Lake Plant. This is with Floyd Larson Construction Co.
n an amount of $50,162.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No.579-81 approving
resolution of the Public Utility Board granting a contract to
eis.Builders, Inc. for Roof Repair on the North Broadway Plant
in an amount of $126,879.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Relating to designated truck routes: amending Rochester
Code of Ordinances, Sec. 135.7 to add a route was given its first
reading.
F-1 An Ordinance Annexing 32 acres of unplatted land situated West of
ountry Club Manor in Cascade Township to the City of Rochester
(Gus Chafoulias) was given its first reading. '
F-1 n Ordinance Rezoning Certain property to R-3 ( Schmidt/Berg Property
orthwest of 55th Street and Highway 52 ( 6.52 acres ) was given its
econd reading. Bluhm Moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as
ead.Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 3owers moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resoltuion No. 580-81 approving an
ssessment agreement between Conway and Coss - East of Highway 63
nd Rocky Creek Drive. This is for City Project No. 68020-78 J 8666
o construct an improved street, storm and sanitary sewer project.
yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 train moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 581-81 setting a
ate for public hearing on November 16, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. on the
ecommendations of the Charter Commission for various changes. Ayes
7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 llen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 582-81 approving a
eferred Compensation plan as proposed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors
yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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G-1 Powers moved, Duffy second to. remove the Petition to vacate Fifth
Avenue S. W. between the Courthouse and the Coffman Building from
the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain
second to adopt Resolution No.582-81br-vacating the street. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
G-2 Strain moved, Solinger second to remove the.Supplemental Agreement No.
1 for Railroad Signals on llth Avenue N. W. @ CNW Railroad J 6327
from the table. Ayes (1), Nays (0),•Motion carried. Powers moved,
Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No.582-81c.approving the Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 and authorize the Mayor and City' Clerk to execute the
agreement. The cost is an increase of $74,722.50. Ayes (6), Nays (1)
Alderman Duffy voting nay. Motion carried.
H-1 Roger Plumb, Public Works Director requested authorization from the
Council to enter into a supplemental agreement for $20,000. addi.tional
funds to put 6 inch breaker rock in Project 6306-4-80 J 8728. Due to
the heavy rains in October, Road Constructors were unable to work
ahead on this project. If this base were not put in, and the'project
as not completed, the citizens living along that area would not be
able to have access to their driveways until next spring. Mr. Plumb
.stated that by putting in the rock, a middle pavement could be put
in and give the people some use of the street before the job is
completed. Mr.. Plumb stated that we could spend more then the $20,000
in temporary roads. Having no more dicusssion,.Powers moved, Allen
second to approve the request of Mr. Plumb to issue a Supplemental
Agreement if it is needed. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
laving no further business, Strain moved, Allen second to adjourn the
eeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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City Clerk
Information - 10-19-81
Letter from Cascade Town Board
Letter from Governor Quie
Summons in Application for Registration of Land - Referred to
City Attorney's Office.
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