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Home My WebLink About03-01-1982RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THEt COMMON COUNCIL 1721 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 27 - March 1, 1982 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, Duffy, Powers. Absent: Aldermen Bluhm, Solinger and Strain. The aldermen were absent because they were attending the National League of Cities in Washington D.C. Powers moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the February 16 1982 meeting. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Application was received from Northeast.11innesota,Cable TV, Inc. that internal corporate actions are taking place and will be reorgan . ized.into Group,W.�Cabl•e:,_*Inc. its parent corporation. No action was needed by the Council on this matter. E-2 Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 82-82 approving the support of the following pertaining to Fontaine Tower Project: A) Grant the use of $299,000 of CDBG funds in the form of a non - interest loan to be repaid to the City if and when Fontaine Towers is sold. B) The issuance of Development District bond proceeds for this project in the amount of $178,999 to cover the following costs 1. Land Write Down $114,999. 2. Utility Costs $40,000 3. Site Beautification $24,000. Recap of total public assistance is as follows: 1. CDBG Funds $299,000 and 2.. Tax Increment Bond Proceeds $178,999. C) Authorization for City staff to commense reprogramming of $204,000 of CDBG funds with the Department of Housing and Redevelopment and to proceed with preparations for the Development District bond sal-e., to fund requested assistance. D) Support for and authorization to proceed with granting the issuance of.a conditional use permit and amending the official City street map to eliminate.an encumbrance on this site and amendment of the currently held valid thoroughfare map, all suljb ct to the Rochester Planning Commission and City Council'final action. E) All items previously mentioned are to be subject to MHFA completing and including Fontaine Tower in its bond issue. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers.moved..'Duffy second to instruct the City Staff to work:with the Developer ( Olympus Ltd.) in establishing a Non -Profit corporati for the purpose of transferring Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $299,000. from the City to Minnesota Housing Finance Authority for the proposed Fontaine Tower Project. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 `Duffy moved, Allen second to request that the Planning Department staff and the Planning Commission consider amending the Official Street Map No. 1. The current map indicates First Avenue East as being one leg of a north -south one-way pair which extends through the Norton Parking Lot. This action would be to remove the encumbrance.on the Norton Parking Lot making way for the Fontaine Tower Project. Ayes (4), Nays (0).. Motion carried. E-4 I Powers moved, Duffy second to authorize settlement of condemnation 17 '0]d`2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 27 - March 1, 1982. Agenda Item E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-9 E-10 E-11 The award was $148,800 of which we have paid $120,000. We owe the landowner an additional $28,800. plus interest on this sum- at 12% from , May 1,. 1980 to the date of payment. This is on the Sadler Property-,( Central Towers is currently located ). Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy.moved, Allen second to approve the request from the Olmsted County Unit of the American Cancer Society for a street and public area daffodil flower sale on Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3, 1982. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.'. Powers moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance granting the renewal of a franchise to People's Natural Gas. This :franchise expired on Nov. 1, 1981. byes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the following licenses and bond Request to move a house received from B.F.Kirch, Elba, Minnesota from 717 12th St. S. E. to Elba..Minnesota. This will be moved March 3, 1982. Request for a License to Construct Asphalt Sidewalks Curb and Gutter and Driveways received from Leslie P. Nelson, Nelson Blacktop and Sealcoating Service, Pine Island, Minnesota. Request received for the following Auctioneer licenses: John H. Barber and Charles A. Hermann. Bonds in the amount of $500.00 have been submitted. Request received for a Single Gambling License from the Olmsted Developmental Achievement Center for a raffle at the Kahler Hotel on March 27, 1982. Request from Joan C. Karow representii the Rochester Business and Professional Women's Club for a Singe Gambling License ( raffle ) to be held at the Kahler Hotel on April 20, 1982. Bond requirements in the amount of $10,000. have been waived. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 83-82 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on (2) 112 ton pickup trucks and (1) Front wheel drive sub -compact sedan for the Public Services Department. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M. on March 11, 1982. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 84-82 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for.three pre -timed traffic controllers and cabinets for the Traffic Engineer's Division of the Public Services Department. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M. on March 25, 1982. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers second to .approve the semi-monthly accounts payable ( list attached ) in the amount of $349,944.85. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the Application for a Planned Unit Development ( Preliminary Plan ) located on 50th Street N. W. to be known as Innsbruck . This is subject to 1. Providing additional lighting; 2. Handicapped access to storm shelter and 3. Provide identification sign design with final plan. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion. ca,rri,ed.. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THEE COMMON COUNCIL , - 70203 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 27.-'March 1, 1982 Agenda Item E-12 Powers moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 85-82 approving the changing in hourly rates in Project No. 7807-2-80 J'8720 for basic construction in Northern Slopes Second Subdivision. This is an amendment to the Engineering contract. A yearly adjustment.. on fees was agreed upon in the original contract. Ayes (4), Nays (0) Motion carried. E-13 Allen moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 86-82 approving the changing in hourly rates in Project No. 8008-1780 J 8744 for Basic Construction in Plaza 41 Northwest: This is an amendment to the Engineering contract. A yearly adjustment of fees was agreed upon in the original contract. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 No action was taken on the New Sidewalk Project No. 3 - 1980 J 8736 which called for a hearing. The request was acted upon on the December 7, 1981 Council meeting. The hearing was set for March 15, 1982. a E-15 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 87-82 approving a proposal by McGhie and Betts, Inc. to provide Engineering Services, including plans, specs, general supervision, field enginee ing staking, inspection and record plans for Project No. 8100 J 8768 Watermain Extension to serve Frana First Subdivision. Total charge is not to exceed $2,900.00. Ayes.;(114), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 88-82 approving a resolution of the Public Util-ity'Board approving the purchase order for the annual supply of Water Meters. This is with Neptune Meter Company in an amount not to exceed $31,226.75. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to approve Resolution No. 89-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility. Board approving the purchase order for Various connectors, splices, etc. with Burmeister Electric Compan; in an amount of $15,002.40. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 90-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order with Graybar Electric for Various cable and conductors. The amount is $27,230.35. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 91-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a contract with Moorhead Machinery for Silver Lake Unit 4 Stack.Inlet and Replacement The amount is $23,961.00. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 92-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order for 5 15kv, 3 phase , 4 way, vacuum switches with Trayer Engineering Corporation in an amount of $53,230.00. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. 1724 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No.. 27 - March 1, 1982 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance.of the City of Rochester Relating to Granting of a Franchise ; providing for a Franchise to operate a Gas Distribution System to Peoples Natural Gas Company; Division of Internorth, Inc. Repealing the present provisions of the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92 and adding new language therein. was given its first read= ing. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to,adopt Resolution No. 93-82 appointing the Election Judges for the 1982 year and designating the polling places. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Duffy second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, and Powers. Absent: Aldermen Bluhm, Solinger and Strain. B-71 A Hearing on the Proposed Increase for Housing (Rental ) Fees from $3.00 to $-4.00. Having no one present that.wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Powers moved, Duffy second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion Carried. City Clerk Information - March 1; 1982 1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from Meetings held 2-16-82 and 2-22-82. 0