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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-19832G�® RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER MINNESOTA Agenda Item A-1 IN M. W, C-1 Adjourned Meeting No. 11 - September 19, 1983 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. Bluhm moved, Solinger second.to approve the minutes of the August 29, 1983 minutes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Authorization to file an application for Federal Transit Assistance for the purchase of.Buses and Related Equipment. Wishing -to be heard, was::Jim.Weigand;:Chairman of the Citizens Advisory on Transit Committee. He stated,they were in favor of the application and desired that the three new buses be equiped with kneeling devices for the handicapped. Wishing to be heard was Bill_ Malerus of the Rochester Center for Independent Living. He was in favor of the kneeling devices. He stated that the ZIPS Bus in the main mode of transportation for the handicapped and they could use the other bus if this device was installed. Having no one else present who..wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. No action was needed. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessment -Project No. 6107-82 J 8772 - Sanitary Sewer and watermain in 18th Street,S. W..- 2nd Avenue S. W. to 3rd Avenue S. W.; 3rd Avenue S'. W = 18th Street*S. W..to 188' North. Wishing to be heard was Mrs. Albert C. Jones.of 2005 Hwy 14 East. She wanted more information on her assessments. Roger Plumb, Public Services Director informed her of the procedure. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postie closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution %. 544-83 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for the Fi.nal Plat of Meadow Hills Second Subdivision. Having no one present who wishes .'.to. be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 545-83 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for a Final Plat of Northern Heights ;;i.. Ninth Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 546-83 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Lakeview Homes First Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolutioi No. 547-83 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. owers moved, Duffy second to approve the appointment of a Police Patrolman by the name of William Verdick. This is effective 1 August 16, 1983. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL �061 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 11 - September 19, 1983 Agenda Item D-1 Alan Bakke requested to be heard regarding the matter of a referendum for the State Hospital proposal. He stated that the prison proposal is unpopular with the people and he urged the Council to approve an advisory referendum. He stated that for the people of Rochester he thinks it is clear that no maximum security prison should be placed in a residential neighborhood. He stated that an advisory election would be conducted with volunteer judges and funds would be provided by the citizens. It would not cost the City any money. President Postier agreed with Mr. Bakke that a referendum election be held. Alderman Strain also agreed that this type of election be held and that no State or Federal law is violated by conducting this election as per a letter from the City Attorney. Alderman Powers stated that if an election is held that it should be held in all the Wards and Precincts within the normal hours. Aldermen agreed with Alderman Powers. Alderman Strain again stated that the will of the people should be heard. Having no further comments, President Postier asked the question " Is the Council in favor of endorsing an advisory election"? With that question on the floor, Alderman Duffy moved, Strain second to endorse an advisory referendum. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Motion carried. Alderman Solinger voted no. Alderman Solinger stated that he does not think that a fair evaluation can be had in an election. He feels that the facility has been built for a hospital or some type of institution and finds that the location is good for this type of activity. Alderman Duffy stated that he belie the people should have a change to voice.their opinion. E-1 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the adoption of the guidelines and agreement for the Volunteer Advisory Committee for the Corps.. of Engineers Flood Control Project legislative authorization. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Solinger voting nay. Motion carried. E-2 Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve and authorize the negotiation of a development agreement for the Merchant Exchange Building project. The negotiations will be with Dennis Wong. -Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Request for a Single Dance License for the Union Hall at 4 Fourth (Pel wski) Street S. W. on September 24, 1983. Request for a Cigarette License(T uong Plaza) for over the counter at 325 First Avenue S. E.; Request for an application for Cement Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter and Driveways in the City for a period ending December 31, 1983. This,was'requested by Norman•.lThbr.sen -of .�211*5 Highway -Al_ East: _, Al.so .a :request. for the above by John::Ravenhorst:-of'Ravenhor.st Concrete and.Mudjacking of Rochester.) Request also received for the above from Alexander Builders, Inc. of Rochester . Request received from Daniel A. Kingsley of Rochester for a Master Plumber's License and a Master Installers License for Heating, Ventilating and Air -Conditioning and a Contractors License for same. Request for an Auctioneers License received from Roger W. Bennett of Eyota. Request from Attracta Sign Inc. for a license to erect and maintain signs in the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Request for.a Heating , Ventilating and Air Conditioning - Master Installer from Loren M. Elness of Mitch Elness Heating, Pine Island. Also a Contractors License Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2062 Agenda Item E- 4 E-5 E-6 E-7 s E- 9 E-10 E-11 E-12 E-13 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 11 - September 19, 1983 Duffy moved, Bluhm second to grant an On -Sale Wine License to the Jury Room Restaurant and Lounge Inc. at 2901 Pennington Court N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the request for the annual Kiwanis Peanut Day fund raising campaign on Wednesday, September 21, 1983. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $780,066.86 (list attached). Ayes (:7);. Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved,Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 548-83 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on five cars ( sedans ) and two mid -size cars. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on October 11, 1983. Ayes (7) , Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 549-83 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for reroofing Fire Station No. 4 ( Elton Hills ). Bids to be opened..at 11:00 A.M. on October 11, 1983. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 550-83 Establishi the fees for the processing of Subdivision Plats and Metes and Bounc applications. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 551-83 approving the setting of a hearing to be held on November 7,1983 on a Petition to vacate the platted alley in Block'4 of the Highland Addition from the 2200 Building ( former Hillside School ) Westerly to 23rd Avenue S. W. Ayes (7)„ Nays (0). Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 552-83 adding paragraph (97.5) of Section E, Passenger Loading Zones to read: (97.5) 15th Street Northwest on the North side in front of the pre- mises known as : 1939 15th Street N. W. Licensed Day Care Center between the hours of 6:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 553-83 approving the'low bid of $102,674.50 with Leon Joyce Construction Company on Project No. 8107-83 J 2123 Renovation of Existing Deficient Catch Basins in the City's Sotrm Sewer System. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 554-83 author- izing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on October 12, 1983 for Project No. 8309 J 8822 - Extension of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to serve the Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Viola Road. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL o2Q63 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 11 - September 19, 1983. Agenda Item E-14 Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 555-83 authorizing payment of work as covered by Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. 8206-0-82 J 8781 Extension Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to serve Harborage Subdivision. The amount of increase was $10,020.00. Motion carried. E-15 ISolinger moved, Strain second to adopt the following Resolutions by the Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 556-83 for a purchase order agreement with Riley Stoker Corp. for grate clips in the amount of $24,375.00. Resolution No. 557-83 for a purchase order with Westinghouse Electri, Corp, for parts for a turbine generator:.Anhthe amount of $36,247.00 plus freight. Resolution No. 558-83 for a contract agreement with Keys Well Drilling Co. for replacement of Well # 8 parts in the amount of $93,570:00. Resolution No. 559-83 for a purchase order agreement with General Electric Co. for L-0 bucket replacement and last stage diaphragm replacement - steam turbine No. 4 in the amount of $495,811.00 plus freight. Resolution No. 560-83 for a contract amendment No. l with Hooper Construction Co. for work at Chester Substation as part of the Cascade Creek 161KV sitework contract - Amendment amt. $1,430.00 for a total amendediscontract of $106,062.40. Resolution No._561-83 approving an extension to existing contract agreement with Wolfe Industries Coal Compiany for low sulfur barge - truck coal supply from 8-31-83 to 12-31-83. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Allen moved, Duffy second to approve the Application for the Prelmina y Plat of Meadow Hills Third. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Bluhm moved, Powers second to approve the Application for Preliminary Plat of Innsbruck Seven. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 563-83 authorz- ing the signing of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for additional work required during the reconstruction of the 2nd Street Ramp. This was in the area of the deck where complete removal was required. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Intoxicating Liquor ; Providing for certain restrictions regarding hours of s a.le permitting employment of 18 year old waiters and waitresses in certain licensed prEmises, °amendin the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 125.20 and 125.28 was given i.ts first reading. 2064 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 1.1 - September 19, 1983 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance --Re,lating to Zoning; Relating to certain application fee Amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sections 31.16; 31.17; 31. 26, Subdivision No. 4, Amending Chapter 31 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances by Adding a Section.was given its second reading. Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting until 4:00 P.M. on September 26, 1983. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. City Clerk Information 9-19-83 1. Notice of Claim - L.M. Landwehr, Durst Properties Referred to City Attorney and Finance Department. 2. Letter of Complaint RE; Group W Cable.