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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1981IGGG RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular. Meeting No. 17 - November 2, 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. wers moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of October 8, 1981. es (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve the appointment,of Scott Sherden ( Conditional upon successful completion of MN Licensing skills requirment by 11=16-81 ) to the position of•Pol.ice Officer effective November 16, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the following appointments to the Internation Affairs Committee as follows: Lyle A. Weed, M.D. 1607 9th Avenue N. E., Eleanor Street, 847 6th Avenue S. W., Kristi Tuttle 1604 9th Street N.E. and Barb Skrukrud of 204 36th Avenue S. E. Dr. Weed will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kathleen Ramberg and Eleanor Street will fill the vacancy created by the resign. ation of Esam El-Fakahany. Ms. Tuttle and Skrukrid will serve one year terms. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-3 Powers moved, Strain second to approve the Mayors Appointments to the Energy Awareness Committee as follows: Tom Breviu of 2438 21st Avenue N 14., Edward Stollof of 1505 41st St. N. W. Apt F-20 Mr. Breviu will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Elsa Hutchinson and Mr. Stollof will fill the vacancy created by the re- signation of Mary Lou Devlin. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-4 'Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the'Mayor's Appointment of David VanDerHeyden of 1903 South Broadway to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term will expire September 1, 1984. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-5 :Allen moved, Solinger second to approve the Mayor's Appointment of William C.Kearns of 388 Norseman Ct. N. W. to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Jack Dale. Term will expire December , 1982. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C- 6 C- 7 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the appointment by the Mayor of James C. Zwiener of 1437 8 112 Avenue S. E. to the Downtown , Dev- elopment District Advisory Board. Mr. Zwiener will replace Joan Sass Term will expire December 31, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the correction on expiration dates of the following appointments to the Rochester Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The correct -expiration date for Joseph C.Weis is February 1986. The correct expiration date for Carolyn Richards' term is February, 1985. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 2, 1981 Agenda Item E-1 Solinger.moved, Bluhm second to approve the establishing of _a fair market value for Property as follows: 217 South Broadway Avenue $60,000., 219-221 South Broadway Avenue $71,000., 225 South Broadway Avenue $62,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funds will be used for acquisition of these properties. Ayes (6), Nays .(0). Motion carried. E-2 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 583-81 approvini a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Road Constructors, Inc. for Pro- ject J 2592 to increase the contract by $1,350.00 to a new total of $15,120.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 ,.Solinger moved, Powers.second to adopt Resolution No. 584-81 accepting the proposal of Carl Walker and Associates , Inc. to provide certain engineering services during construction of the West Center Street Parking Ramp for a maximum amount not to exceed $16,000.00. Ayes (5 ), Nays (1).' Alderman Strain voting nay. Motion carried. E-4 Allen moved, Bluhm second to agree to the request for payment of interest to the land owner, Mr. Stanley Moen on the purchase of 1.43 acres of land for the N. W. Watertower. The land sale was delayed and the land owner is requesting 14% interest on the money (sale price of $3,100. plus the legal costs of the sale to the owner). Ayes (5), Nays (1). Alderman Strain voting nay. Motion carried. E-5 Strain moved, Bluhm second to deny the request received for a permit to put a pop machine in front of the Look Nook 1219 2nd St. S.W. Wishing to be heard was Anthony Chonis of 1217 2nd St. S. W. he wanted this denied as he stated that it was a hazard on the street.. Wishing to be heard was Dixie Luttchens of 3528 19th Avenue N. W. and owner of the Look Nook. She urged the Council to approve this. She stated that many people take advantage of the availability of pop and the mini magazine rack. Having no further discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion was carried and the request was denied. E-6 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resoltuion No. 585-81 approving the execution of the revocable permit to locate a transmitter on St. Mary's Watertower. The request was received from KROC-FM. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve the following Licenses and Bonds Application received from Rochester Host Lions Club for a single Gambling License. The reffle is to be held at the Kahler Hotel on December 16, 1981. Application for a Master's License and Contractor'.s License received from Philip A. Dockendorff for Quality Sheet Metal orks, Inc. at 1151 East Broadway Winona, Minnesota. Application for Master Installer was received from Harold Nord of 10104 Westworth Avi o. Minneapolis, Minnesota for Warm Air Heating, Hot Water and Steam eating Systems, Gas Piping, Ventilating, Air Cooling Systems. lso for a Heating, Air Conditioning Ventilatin g.Contractors`.License. �Bond in the amount of $5,000. has been received and the insurance apers have been submitted. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. IGG7 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 2, 1981 Agenda Item E-9 E-10 E-11 E-12 E-13 E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 This item was taken up at the evening meeting. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 586-81 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids the following equipment on a lease -purchase agreement - Printer ( Finance ) Terminal City Clerk office and a terminal with controller ( Public Services ) Bid opening is November 23, 1981, at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carriec Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the semi-monthly accounts payable in the amount of $603,317.66 ( list attached). Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve a request to retain the firm of Smith, Schafer and Ferguson to conduct an examination of the financial statements of the Rochester City Lines Company for the year ended December 31, 1981. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the following recommendation! by the Personnel Advisory Committee and the Committee of the Whole on October 26, 1981: 1. The Data Processing Coordinator position be eliminated, 2. The position of Data Entry/Programmer be created. 3. Data Entry Operator position be re-classified. 4. One additional Data Entry Operator position be authorized on a 1/2.time basis. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. ;train moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 587-81 classifying certain lands as part of the Urban and Rural Service Districts. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 588-81 awarding thl contract to Fraser Construction Co. for $183,976.25 on Project No. 8101 J 8752 Sanitary Sewer extension along the south line of Sec. 14, T106N R14W from the SE corner of Sec. 14 to the west side of T.H. No. 63 and along the west side of T.H. No. 63 to 25th Street S. W. plus watermain extension across the T.H. No. 63 Right-of-way. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strai.n..second to approve the Change of Time limits on Parking Meters in the Firehall lot and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion Carrie( Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 589-81 changing the time limit of parking meters covering the following: Add Paragraphs (1).and (6) Section I, Zone H. to 10 hour parking meters to read: (1) East Center Street on both sides from 2nd Ave. to Zumbro River Bridge and (2) 6th Street S. W. from Fist Ave. to 2nd Ave. and Delete Para.(1) and (14) of Section I, Zone G - 3 hours parking meters. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 590-81 amending paragraph (9:5) to read: East Center .Street on the N. Side from 2nd I Ave. to a point 140 feet more or less E., at all times and on the S. side from 2nd Ave. to Mayo Civ. Aud. driveway 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL :160G� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No, 17- November 2. 1981 Agenda Item E-18 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No.'591-81-and 592=81 declaring -the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to be held on November 16, 1981 on New Sidewalk Project No. 2-1980 013 and 2 ) J 8734 and J 8735. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 593-81 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 4 Project No. 6107-80 with Road Construct rs to increase the amount of said contract not to exceed $2,175.30. This is J 8731. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Municipal Parking Lot Rates, amending Roches Code of Ordinances Section 133.02 was given its first reading Strain moved, Bluhm second to suspend the rules and give the. Ordinanc a second reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Powers, Solinger, Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion..carried and the Ordinance was given its second reading. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt the Ordinance as. read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Traffic and Parking Regulations; Prohibiting the Parking or Stopping of Vehicles in certain locations; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 134.10 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Lot 5, Block 15 Golden Hill Addition ( property address 1807 First Avenue S. W. ) was given its second reading. Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F=1 Solinger moved; Strain second to adopt Resoltuion No. 594-81 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an ag ment with the Westinghouse Electric Corp. ( Supplemental Agreement No. 4 reducing the final amount of contract $133,978.00. Total contract price to be $2,302,362.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 595-81 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving an amendment to a contract with HDR, Inc. for a water system study in am amount of $5,150:92. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance pertaining to the increase in amount of license fees charged for various licenses in the City of Rochester was given its first reading. F-1 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 596-81 urging the congress:of the United States to modify Revenue Ruling 81-58 by amendment to the Internal Revenue Code. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Bluhm second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M.;Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried r RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item A-1 As AN am wil Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 2, 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. A Hearing on the Application for Planned Unit Development ( Concept Statement ) located at 101 6th Avenue S. E. to be known as Riverbend Townhouses. Ann Mitchell of 2018 7th Avenue N.-E. was present for any questions that the Council may have. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing Duffy,moved, Solinger second to approve the application and _waive the preliminary plan. Ayes .(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for Planned Unit Development ( Concept Statement ).located at 8th Avenue and 12th Street S. E. to be known as Kentucky Fried Chicken. Wishing to be heard was Richard Bins, Attorney in Rochester appearing on behalf of the owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken. He presented the plan and urged the Council to approv this. Wishing to be heard was Dick Wilstermann of 1115 8th Avenue S. E. and is opposed to this. He represents the neighborhood and they are all opposed to this PUD. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to approve the Application. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Strain voted nay. Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed assessments on Project No. 7911-1-79 J 2501 Parking lot and Sidewalk Improvements Riverside Project - South Broadway and 4th St. S. E. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 597-81 accepting the assessments Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Project 8110 J 8771 Watermain extensi6n from existing 12" Watermain in Kroger Co. First Sub. to the west line Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and.along the west line Railroad Property and County State Aid Highway 4 to the west line Sec. 21, Casacde Township. Wishing to be heard was James Kocer of 3011 Valleyhigh Rd. N. W. Joe Kocer 5947 Chateau Rd. and Joseph Clemens of 2655 Valleyhigh Rd. N. W..and are opposed. Wishing to be heard was Calude Glatzmaier,.:President of General Warehouse Corporation and urged the Council to approve this. He stated that sprinkling is necessary for him to maintain his clients. Having no one else presen. that wished to be heard President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 598-81 ordering the project to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Project No. 6303-1-81A J 8764 Concrete Sidewalk construction on East River Road from 24th Street to 27th Street N. E. This is a proposed assessment. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 599-81 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17- November 2, 1981 Agenda Item B-6 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessment on Project No. 6802-78 J 8666 Grading and Surfacing, Curb and Gutter, Storm Sewer and Service Connections in Rocky Creek Dr. N. E. Having no one present that Wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No.600-81 accepting the assessment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-7 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on New Concrete'S..idewalk_Projec No. 1 - 1981 J 8754. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 601-81°accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-8 A Hearing.on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 6502-78 J 8649 Grading and Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Sanitary Sewer Watermain and Service Connections in (Ferndale) 28th St. N.'W. from 18th Avenue to future 19th Avenue N. W. and Project No. 6502-78A J 8652 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension in future 19th Avenue N. W. from Cascade Street to 28th Street N. W. Wishing to be heard was Jerome Perry representing Steve Lyle of Rochester Volkswagen of Rochester and objects to the assessment. He stated that it is of no benefit to the property. Dana Eisenman of Lot 14, Allendale was present and wished to be heard. He wanted to have the interest on the assessment procedure explained to him. He also was not'happy with the condition his property was left after the project was done. President Postier assured him that a representative of the Public Services Department would be out to check on that condition. Wishing to be heard was Bob DeWitz and stated that he donated the land —which now was being assessed. He objected to this. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 602-81..- accepting the assessment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion_carr,ied. H-2 Duffy moved, Bluhm second to appoint Judith Keller Taylor Director of Library Services effective 12-1-81 and will act as Acting Director until that time. Her salary will be $27,450.00 'Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No.603-81,.°relating to the Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places in the City of Rochester This establishes the new precincts and new polling places. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Bluhm moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 1, 1 � Ci y Clerk ��2 d 1672 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 2, 1981 Agenda Item Information - November 2, 1981 1. Claim against City from Michael J. Clemens - Referred to City Attorney and Finance Dppartment . 2. Claim against -City from James Kelzenberg - Ref. City Attorney and Finance Department 3. Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes for meetings held on July 20, July 27, August 24, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 19, and October 26, 1981.