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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-1985RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 24 GS CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 7 - July 15, 1985 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: Alderman Bluhm. Powers moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the June 17, 19, and 24, 1985 meetings. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-1 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Paramount Replat. Wishing to be heard was Mac Hamilton representing Paramount Development. He was present for any questions the Council may have and urges them to approve this plat. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 375-85 approving the plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the County Planning and Zoning Commission initiated zone change on the property located at 217 3rd Avenue N. W. from the R-4 (High Density Residential ).district to the I (Institutional) district. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Duffy moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption making the change. Ayes (6),Nays (0).Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate the 10 foot utility easement on the common lot line between Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Innsbruck Five. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 376-85 approving the petition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Petition to change the zoning on 4.6 acres of land along the north side of Park Lane S. E., just east and south of Oak Terrace Mobile Home Park from B-lb to R-3. Wishing to'be heard was Leonard Lampl and of1618 Marion Road S. E. and is the petitioner. He urges the Council to approve this. He mentioned that he has paid approx. $25,000. in assessments for water, etc. and he is not able to hook up to any City system. Wishing to be heard in opposition was Mary Sahl of 2231 Park Lane S. E. and is worried about the water pressure. They contract for water now from REA and the pressure is not good. If they put more units in the area, water pressure would go way down. Roger Plumb, Public Services Director stated that the City does still contract with REA and cannot hook up to our lines which are in the area. Alderman Strain stated that Oak Terrace is in the City but using the REA water system and we should be worried about our City people. Bonnie Hanson of 1607 23rd Avenue S. E. is also worried about the water problem and wonders if they would be required to put up a privacy fence between the mobile homes and the rest'of the area? Mr. Lampland wished to be heard again and stated that since he paid all this money to the City, he should not be hampered by development of an area. It isn't his.fault the City water can't be used or the REA pressure is low. He urged the Council to approve this. 24GGS RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 7 - July 15. 1985 Agenda Item B-4 Alderman Strain recommended that staff check to see if another meeting could be held to see about connecting the City people to the water line. Alderman Duffy agreed and also agreed that Mr. Lampland should be allowed to expand his business. Alderman Strain also mentioned fire safety. The low pressure is not good for fire protection. Mr.Roger Plumb, Public Services Director stated that the water can be turned on in the mains that are in the area. He did state that we could not turn them off at the City limits, and that REA would have to come to some agreement with the City. Mr. Plumb did caution tho that we would need, more water storage in the area if the City were to furnish water to City residents. Alderman Powers is in favor of Mr. Lampland developing his property. Alderman Solinger stated that he would like to see staff inquire about the possibility of hooking up to the inplace mains and get information back to the Council. Aldermen would like to see more information brought to them on the process of hooking up to City Water and the staff is to research this and bring said information back to the meeting on July 29, 1985. Having no one. else present that wished to be heard, President Postiei closed the hearing. Strain moved, Allen second to approve this and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the request. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion,carried.• B-5 A Hearing on the Petition to Change the -Zoning Distrct from PUD R-44 to R-2 ( Low Density Residential) on Lots 1-5.,'Olson's Subdivision. Wishing to be heard was Rodney Younge'of 600 4th Stree- S. W.,petitioner. He wanted the Council to know"'that he would be happy with a lower zone that of R-1 for the'area. He urged the Council to approve this petition using R-1 for zone. Wishing to be heard was Paul Olander of 1073 Plummer Lane S. W. and went over the history of the PUD for the area. He stated that the neighbors do not object to the R-1 zone, but do want erosion control . Public Services Director, Roger Plumb, stated that a grading permit is issued to each development, but the lot owners can get individual builders and they do not always follow the grading specifications. Mr. Plumb stated that we need laws that govern grading for each individual lot developed. Roger Plumb stated that if we have steep slopes and i.t rains and the roofs about built, other areas in a development are affected.by building, roads, etc. one gets flooded in a heavy rain. Alderman Duffy asked Mr. Younge if the road is crushed rock now. Mr. Younge stated that it was and that it would stay that way. He said the development is toosteep for a blacktop road. Mr. Younge stated that he had no problem with getting and abiding with a grading permit. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearini. Solinger moved, Powers second to approve this zone and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance making the change. This is subject to the grading permit being required for this area according to Section 70 of the Building Code. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carrii M J RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2467 Agenda Item C-1 C-2 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 0 ourned Meeting No. 7 - Julv 15, 1985 Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the Mayor's appointment of Margaret.S. Thompson of 317 6th Avenue S. W. to the position of member of the Rochester Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Term to end June, 1990 and fills the unexpired term of Joan Sass who resigned from the Board. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to approve Mayor, GhucktcHazama`.-s-.,ia:ppoint- ment - to the Public Utility Board of James R. Carlson of 932 10 112 Street-S. W. Mr. Carlson"will fill the unexpired term of Wayne Ellison. The term runs until June, 1989. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. No action was taken by the -Council on the request received from the Recreation Lanes for an On -Sale Liquor License. This was denied at a previous meeting and was brought back for Council consideration at this meeting. Duffy moved, Strain second to refer the Contract request for the C`onvention� and Visitors Bureau to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Ayes-o(:6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Duffy moved, Soli.nger second to refer.the Adoption request for an Energy Policy to the Committee of the Whole for further informatii Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Duffy moved, Sol'inger second to approve the Amendment to Orderly Annexation Joint Resolution between the City of Rochester and Rochester, ,Township.. Resolution No. 377-85 approving this. Ayes (6), Nays (0).-Motion carried. Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the following licensesand Bond - Request received from the Rochester Jaycees for a circus license in Rochester at Graham Arena on July 6th and 7th.This was approved prior to this meeting. Request received from The Holiday Inn - South to conduct a single dance for July 11, 1985 KWEB Promotional Dance. This was also approved prior to this meeting. Request received by the Rochester Police Benevolent Assoc. for a single dance - Policemen's Ball to be held on Sept. 28, 1985 at the Mayo Civic Aud. Request received from Glen Herman Auction for an auction permit for Farm and Home for July 27, 1985. Request received from Midwest'0utdoor Advertising, Roch. Mn. to erect signs. This is for a period thru Dec. 31, 1985. Request received from Russell Construction Company, Roch. Mn. for sidewalk - cement - license. Request received for a Cigarette license submitted on behalf of the Olmsted County Fair. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the request received from Robert L. Volden of Rochester for a.Pigeon Permit thru Dec. 31, 1985 Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. 24GS RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 7 - July 15, 1985 Agenda Item E-5 Solinger moved, Strain second to refer the matter of a request for a license for Sewer and Drain received from Michael W. Hinrichs of Mick's Backhoe Service to the Committee of Whole for further information. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-6 Solinger moved, Powers second to approve the request for a sidewalk sale to be held in Downtown Rochester during the days of August 1, 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., 2. August 2, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. August 3, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Also included was the one lane of traffic be blocked off on 1st Avenue S. W. from West Center Street to lst St. S. W. and the entire street be blocked off from Broadway to 1st Avenue S•: W. on lst Street S. W. The one lane of parking on lst Avenue is for one day only. The entire street from Broadway to lst Avenue on lst St. S.W. is for the entire three days. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 Powers moved, Duffy second to refer the request for use of streets for concessionaires ( three different businesses ) to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Ayes (6),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Powers moved, Strain second to approve the semi-monthly bills (list attached) in the amount of $1,194,902.46. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 378-85 approvin the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Rehabilitation Loan Program application - Phase III - Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Duffy moved, Allen second to instruct.the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption on the petition to annex by Ordinance of th single family home located on 518 16th Street S. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion.carried. E-11 Strain moved, Duffy second to table the item of City Council initiate petition to vacate the walkway easement platted between 5th and 6th Avenue S. E. in the Meadows Resubdivision. This will be taken at the end of the meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 379-85 setting a hearing to be held on August 19, 1985 on the petition to vacate a portion of the five foot utility easement located on the east side of the property at 1418 loth Avenue N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 380-85 setting a hearing date of. August 5, 1985 and.accept the feasibility report on Project No. 6231-4-85,J 2217 Construction of Bridge No. 55035 on 41st St. N. W. over TH 52 - Construction and Reconstruct ion of 41st St. N. W. from a point 1900 feet West of N.B. Centerline TH 52 plus construction of East Frontage'Road from 41st Street N. W. to a point 1045 feet south. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2469 Adjourned Meeting No. 7 July 15, 1985 Agenda Item E-14 Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 381 - 85 approving a variance for parking on 6th Street S. W. - 14th to 17th Ave. S. W. This is to be received from Municipal State Aid Standards to allow parking on one side of a 32 foot wide State Aid Street between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. The resolution holds the State harmless as a result of granting a variance to allow parking. This is for Project No. 6202-3-85 J 8888 SAP 159- 115-03. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 382-85 approving a proposal from TSP Engineering to provide structural services to evaluate the existing conditions of the Second Street Ramp and Center Street Ramp. Cost not to exceed $4,000.00. Mr. Plumb, Public Services Director stated that cracks were found in the columns when they were painted. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No.383-85 awarding the low bid of $15,046.60 submitted by Doyle Conner Company, Roch. Mn. for Project No. 6301-3-85 J 2583 - Expansion of the Brown Parking Lot. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 384-85 awarding the low bid of $74,738.79 to H & H Electric , Rochester, Mn. for Project No. 8551- J 6342 for Installation of Traffic Signals at 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street S. E. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried". E-18 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 385-85 awardin the low bid of $62,807.00 submitted by Swenke Company of Kasson Minnesota for Project No. 8403-85 J 8906 San. Sewer and Watermain Ext. to serve a 14.9 acre parcel in the NW 1/4 of S.24 T107N R14W which lies adjacent to and East of East River Road and South of 37th Street N. E. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-19 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 386-85 award- ing the low bid of $36,804.00 to Leon Joyce Construction Company of Rochester for Project No. 8101-85 J 8900 - Watermain Extension in West Frontage Road TH No. 63 from 25th Street to North Oak Hills Drive, plus Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Extension in North Oak Hills Drive to Serve Lot 23 Oak Hills. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 387-85 awarding the low bid of $92,794.30 submitted by Rochester Sand and Gravel, Inc. Rochester., Minnesota on Project No. 8407 J 8861 Construction of a Frontage Road located between 57th Street and Bandel Road. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-21 Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 388-85 awarding the low bid of $13,633.50 to Rochester Sand and Gravel - Rochester, Minnesota on Project No. 6207-1-85 J 2221 - Remove Railroad Spur Tracks and Resurface Roadway on 7th St. N. E. near Kruse Company. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. 2470 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 7 - July 15, 1985 Agenda Item E-22 E-23 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resoution No. 389-85 awarding the low bid of $81,137.00 to Road Constructors, Inc. Rochester, Mn. on Project No. 6206-3-85 S.A.P. 159-115-03 J 8888 Grading and Sur- facing , Concrete Curb and Gutter and Storm Sewer in 6th Street S. W. from 14th Avenue S. W. to the East Frontage Road Trunk Highway No. 52. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 390-85 authorizinc the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6304- 2-85 - J 8891 - Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer line in the 400 block of 4th Avenue S. E. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on July 31, 1985. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property to I- Institutional - the East 80 feet of Lot 6, Block 54, Original Plat of the Town was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning certain property to R-3 Medium Density Re- sidential on property located in.Sec. 7, Twp 106 R 13 - Oak Terrace Mobile Home Park ) was given its first reading. An Ordinance Relating to Zoning Repealing Ordinance No. 2069; and Revoking the Designation of.PUD-R-44; Amending Ord. 1659 was given its first reading. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester certain approx. 1.0 acre in size in Toogood Terrace Subdivision was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and Amending Ord. 1659 to I Institutional zone on Lots 1,2,3,4,and 6 together with the West 60 feet of Lot 5, Block 54 Original Plat of the Town of Roch. This was given its second reading. Allen moved, Duffy -second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Powers moved, Allen second to approve an Owner Contract for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension to serve Gateway Addition by Gateway Development Inc. and Floyd Larson Construction Company. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Res. 391-85 was adopted. Duffy moved, Strain second to adopt� -Re.s.ol uti on No.392-85 approving an owner contract : Phase I, Part B, construction of 18th Avenue S. E. from Pinewood Road to the South line of Pinewood First Subd. Etc. N. A. Realty and Floyd Larson Construction. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 393-85 approving an Owner contract for Watermain in Toogod Terrace to serve Tealstone with Fraser Construction Company and Weis Development. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 247JL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 7 - July 15, 1985 Agenda Item G-1 Strain moved, Allen second to remove the Petition for Walkway easement for 5th Avenue S. E. from the table. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to accept the 5th Avenue S. E. street walkway and install a 4 foot wide sidewalk and install a two sections of chain link fence ( similar to the one installed to the- East:---. ) and accept the $2,200 donation toward this project. The money was donated by interested citizens in the area. The City will maintain the sidewalk. Alderman Solinger is opposed to this. He stated that money ( tax money ) from all over Rochester would be used to maintain this for a few people. Alderman Duffy thinks there is no demonstrated need for this walkway and is not in favor of this method of financing. It is a bad precedent to set. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. stated that 4 foot walks are hard to maintain they prefer 5 foot walks, but will be able to keep them in repair and snow removal. Alderman Strain stated that this situation is so unique that he does not think it will be a problem to the City. Having no further discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (4), Nays (2). Alderman Solinger and Duffy voting nay. Motion carried. E-11 Strain moved, Allen second to remove the City Council initiated petition to vacate the walkway easement platted between 5th and 6th Avenue S. E. in the Meadows Resubdivision from the table. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to deny the request for a hearing. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn th, meeting until July 29, 1985 at 4:30 P.M. in Room 4 of City Hall. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. ity lerk Information - 7-15-85 Notice of Claim - Margaret Reiland - Ref. to City Attorney and Finance Dept. 41 N