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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-19821.852 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER MINNESQTA Reguliar`Meeting No. D - November 1, 1982 Agenda Item A-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 President Postier called the meeting.to order at 2:00 P.M., the' following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen Bluhm; Duffy,Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None Powers moved, Strain second to approve the minutes of the October 18, 1982 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the transfer of the sanitary landfill to Olmsted -County effective 1-1-83. The City staff will prepare the finishing touches to the proposed landfill transfer ag ment and present it to the Council for further consideration. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 493-82 approving the awarding the low bid of Weis Builders, Inc. at $5,230.00 for removal of architecutral barriers at Graham Arena and the Recreation Center. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Solinger second to authorize the following payments for the Rochester Municipal Aiport Projects: Fraser Construction 1982 Fire Protection Watermain Final Payment $18,079.00; Miller Dunwiddie, Arthitects -Project 6548-4 1982 Terminal Roof and Fire Protection Watermain $461.40 and Miller Dunwiddie Architects 6548-5 Completion of A/E services for fire protection watermain project „ $769.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, .Duffy second >to tabl.e; the Change Order No. 1 - Construc- ion of Center Street Parking Ramp. Aldermen were questioning the condition of the cement and the patch work that has been done. President Postier stated that he was not at all happy with the "finished" product. President Postier questioned Roger Plumb, Public Services Director if this was O.K. Mr. Plumb stated that the Public Services Department was not involved in the project until recently and that the problem came about because the steel was to close tb-the surface which required patch work. It was noted that a 10 year performance bond will be held by the City in case of any repairs etc. President Postier stated that he would like to -know how much money was held on this project as of now before he would vote on the request. Mr. Paul Utesch, Finance Director stated that he would have the figures this evening. Having no more discussion, vote was taken . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the following licenses & boni Request from John Ferguson, John's Auto Body Shop for an auction permit at 515 North Broadway for October 30, 1982. Council gave preliminary approval to this request. Request for an auction permit received from Lourdes High School for October 30, 1982 at the High School. Council also gave preliminary approval to this request. Waiver of the required bond was also approved by the Council. Request to fire Roman Candles from the roof of the bank building I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 1853 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 1, 1982 Agenda Item E-5 received from Northwestern Bank Building. The display will be held November 2, 1,987. Request received from Donald A. Alrick, Hayfield Minnesota for a house moving permit. The house is presently located at 1213 Fourth Avenue S. E. This is approved pending the departmenta approvals and the fee. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Bluhm second to table the request received from Marc T. Teren of Norcenco Partners, Ltd. II dba Minnesota Animated Restaurants for an application for a 3.2 Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for their establishment known as Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre for early spring of 1983. for further information. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Strain moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance reflecting the suggested changes in the Wording for Moving Picture Shows ( Theatres ). This is needed to reflect the present fire codes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Duffy moved, Solinger second to approve the Request for a lot split for Willow Creek Park Development Company (:.Metes and Bounds Sub.) This is in Secti.on 13, Township 106; Range 14 . This is REM Property. This will be split into two parcels. This is also referred to the Public Services Department to split the assessment on the property. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Strain moved, Duffy second .to adopt Resolution No. 494-82 setting a hearing date of November 15, 1982 on the Proposed assessments for Sidewalk Snow Removal, Tree Removal and Weed Removal. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the Accounts payable (list attached) Semi-montly in the amount of $2,220,240.86. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the 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, 1982. Ayes (7), Nay!c (0). Motion carried. E-11 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the application for Planned. Unit Development ( Prelminary Plan ) on property located on 15th Avenue.S. E. between 8 1/2 and 9th Streets developed by Quadco Dev- elopment Company. Alderman Strain stated that he wished to view the site plan for drainage and the walkway to the park. Robert Larson was present and presented these items to the Council via a map. Alderman Duffy was concerned about the condition of the top soil. The reference letter from McGhie and Betts, Inc. Engineering firm indicated that this had not been tested. This soil came from old Mayo Clinic buildings and had been piled up. This soil has been spread and will serve as top soil. Mr. Larson stated that if the soil is not acceptable, they will bring in other soil. He stated' that this will be tested when the final plan is brought before the Council. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 1854 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No17 November 1, 1982 Agenda Item E-12 E-13 E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the Application for the Prelirm= inary Plat of Northern Slopes located at 30th Street N. E. and Wilshire subject to the following: 1. No access provision at the north line of Outlot A; 2. Rename Outlot B to Lot 5; 3. Provide temporary turn -around at the south end of Drive N. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 495-82 to set a hearing date for December 6, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. on the petition to vacate the southerly 110 feet of the Public Alley in the Charter House Block West of Central Park. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Duffy moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 496-82 approving the following changes for the Third Street Mini -Mall: From First Avenue to Third Avenue S. W. 1. Designate as one-way for westbound traffic. 2. Designate as angle parking. 3. Add passenger loading zone for Campbell Hotel and 4. Remove meters and install No Parking in the 200 block. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt.Resolution No. 497-82 adding paragraph (169.5) to Section B, No Parking Zones to read: 8 1/2 Street S. E. on the north side from East Village Circle through 21st Avenue, at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 498-82 amending paragraph (14.5) of Section C, Special Parking Zones to read: (14.5) 8th Avenue S. E. on the east side from llth Street to 1.2th Street, No. Parking 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. School Days , for Buses only. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 499-82 and 500-82 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing on New Sidewalk Project No. 1-1982. The date of the hearing is November 15, 1982. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen -second to adopt Resolution No. 501-82 to approve a Resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order agreement with Babcock and Wilcox for furnishing SLP Boiler 4 Superheater Tubes in an amount not to exceed $91,730.00. Resolution No. 502-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order agreement with Bailey Controls Company for SLP Boiler 3 flame monitors. The purchase order amount to be $25,236.00 and $500.00 plus expenses field service per diem rate. Resolution No. 503-82 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving a purchase order change with Westinghouse Electric CorporationJo'r furnishing relay and control modifications for metalclad switchgear. Total addition $5,045.00. Total amount not to exceed $193,811.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. LJ RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 1, 1982 Agenda Item E-19 Bluhm moved, Powers second to approve the Request to establish the wage range for the Deputy Librarian Position at A-11 ($22,636- $29,787.) It is also requested that the position be filled as of 1-1-83. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-20 Powers moved, Strain second to establish an additional Maintenance I position and a Laboratory Technician position at the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to moving picture shows and theatres; establishing that they comply in certain respects with the Uniform Fire Code; Amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sections 110.02, 110.05 and 110.06 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Sewers; providing for a bond to porsons licensed to make connections; amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 76.06 wasdgiven its second reading. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 504-82 requesting to the Commissioner of Transportation.an amended width order for T.H. 296 ( Fourth Street S. E. ) to solve encroachment problem for Huey's Cigar Store. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion.carried. F-1 Powers Moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 505-82 establishii just compensation for 1207 6th Street S. E. ( CDBG Project 4952 at $22,000.00. ( This is Mayo Run ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), 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, Bluhm, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate the East-West Alley in Block 27 of the Original Plat - Coffman Building Property. Wishing to be heard was Carolyn Richards of 600 4th St. S. W. and urged the Counci to approve this. She stated that this was a vacation that was assumed to have happened years ago. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 506-82 approving the vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Application for'Final Plat of Parkway Plaza Second Subdivision located at 37th Street and Third Avenue N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier cl.osed the hearing. Powers moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 507-82 approving the Final Plat. This is subject to the following: ,;856 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 1, 1982 Agenda Item B-2 1. Applicant pay for relocation of vacated portion of Third Avenue roadway, drainage and utility poles' and lines into new right-of-way. 2. Applicant agrees to keep Third Avenue open until the West River Parkway is built. The applicant will also agree to closing this road ( temporary ) for a period of one month if the grading and surfacing is done this fall ( 1982). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Proposed Project No. 8213- J 8797 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to serve property between East River Road and T.H. 63 North and South of 23rd Street N. E.. Wishing to be heard was Frank Kottschade of 2613 5th Avenue N. W. petitioner for the Sewer and Water. Mr. Kottschade urged the Council to approve this,peti.tior He stated that this was the preferred route for the sewer and water. He stated that other alternatives could be had, but this was the most efficient ina long run. Mr. Al Toddie, Public Services Dept. stated that the utilities could be brought across the highway but if anyone else wished to have this put in at some later date, then it would be more expensive to put in. Wishing to be heard was Bob Suk, Attorney for Stanley Watson who owns a large lot in the area. He objects to this assessment ( project ). He stated that the large assessment would be a;1hardship on the owners. President Postier questioned the Public Services Department by asking if the project would go through all the properties to serve only one person. He' was told that it was true. President Postier also asked what the assessment amount would be for Mr. Watson and was told approximately $12,000.00. Wishing to be heard was Marlin Berg, Rochester,Minnesota who owns the Olmsted Federal land and the Kane piece of property. He wanted to know the approximate amount of his assessment. He was told Sewer in the amount of $2,300. on the Olmsted Federal Property and $878.00 in Water to the Kane Property. He stated that he was opposed to this assessment project. Wishing to be heard was Vern Grover of 314 23rd Street N. E. He is opposed to this. He stated th he has wells that were recently dug and would serve him for a long time. He was also concerned about three wells that were dug on the Kottschade property and wondered if they had been properly filled when they were abandoned. Mr. Kottschade stated that they were filled with concrete. Mr. Grover stated that he was opposed to this. Wishing to be heard was John Bass of 633 6th St. S. W. and was speaki on behalf of his mother - Mrs. Mary Corfi.ts and is opposed to this project. Wishing to be heard was Tom Hague, Rochester, Minnesota who has a contract on the B-rown property and wanted to know the approximate cost of his assessments. He was told that it would be $3,000.00 on Sewer and $1,800. on water ( Approximately ). He was opposed to this project. Having no more comments, President Postier suggested that this be tabled for further discussion. Powers moved, Duffy second to table this and refer this to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on,alternatives to this problem. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Strain moved, Bluhm second to remove the Change Order No. 1 Construction of Center Street Parking Ramp from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Alderman Strain stated that he did not t i L7� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IL-+1 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 1, 1982 Agenda Item E-4 have the answers to his questions on the general condition of the ramp and would like to helve this held over until he could get the answers. Council agreed that this needed further study. Allen moved, Strain second to refer this back to the Committee of the Whole for both financial and information on the general condition of this ramp. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 Duffy moved, Allen second to approve the. request received from Pfaff's at 315 First Avenue N. W. for a Special Sunday Liquor license._ Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve -the request received from the -Carlton Manor Lounge at 6 First Avenue N. W. for a Special Sunday Liquortlicense. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Alderman Allen abstained. Motion carried. E-5 Powers moved, Strain second.to approve the request from Thomas Stee Rochester, Minnesota for a single dance license to be held at the Labor Temple, Rochester, Minnesota on November 6, 1982. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G-1 Powers moved, Solinger second to remove the Appl.ication for a Pawnbroker's license received from Mrs. Dolores Crawley, Rochester Minnesota from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve this application. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Solinger and Strain voted aye. Ayes (3), Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Powers and President Postier voted nay. Nays (4), Motion failed. F-1 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 508-82 approving the City to enter into the Joint Indemnification Agreement,wi th the County of Olmsted and the Olmsted County Soil COnservation District and the Mayor and the City Clerk is authorized to sign said agree- ment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Strain moved, Bluhm second to adjourn the meeting until 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 198 . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ' Information 11-1-82 City Clerk 1. Notice of Injury - Jodi Brandt Ref. to City Attorney and Finance Dept. 2. Notice of Claim - Richard K. Olson vs City of Rochester -Ref. City Attorney and Finance Dept. 3. Summons - Carol Pence vs City of Rochester and Olmsted County Historical Society - Rdferred to the City Attorney. 4. Letter from Mrs. L.R. Graham.