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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-19862736 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 1:3 - October 6, 1986 Agenda Item A-1 C-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Hunziker, and Strain. Absent: Aldermen Canfield and Solinger. Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the minutes of the September 15, 25 and 29 , 1986 . Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. The request received from Alderman Darrell Strain to speak on the Flood Control will be held at the 7:30 meeting. Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the concept to allow the use of Tax Increment Financing for Industrial Development Projects pursuant to strategies and guidelines established in the Public Financial Systems report. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Hunziker second to approve the offer of $45,000 to purchase property of a twinplex at 321 1st Ave. S. E. for the Corps of Engineers flood control project. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carri Bluhm moved, Allen second to approve the proposed changes to the Human Rights Ordinance which will allow the emphasis on what the local commission does best - medication and problem resolution on a local basis. The City Attorney is instructed to draft an ordinance making the changes. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to approve the offer to purchase(Fire tr the 1951 Ward LaFrance by the Eagles/Olmsted County Historical Society contingent on proper maintenance and storage being provided. The high bid received was $1,500.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 572-86 approving the lease with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce Weather Bureau NA86WCF00176 for office space in the Rochester Municipal Airport complex. This lease is for 5 one year periods payable to the airport at $12,492.50 per year. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the City. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the following payments as submitted by the Rochester Municipal Airport: 1. Estimate No. 1 Rochester Sand and Gravel for Terminal Ramp Bituminous Replacement Project J 6941 - $49,211.73 2. Invoice - McGhie and Betts for Staking and Inspection for the above J 6941. $2,064.18. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to approve the following payments as submitted by the Rochester Municipal Airport: 1. Est,J.ma to No. 1 Joseph Construction Company for General Aviation - Hangar Construction Phase II J 6923 - $18,112.70 2. Invoice - Miller. Dunwiddie - Architectural Service General Aviation Hangar Construction Phase II J 6923 - $1;662.45. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. ick) 1 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ROCHESTER, Regular Meeting No. 13— October 6, Agenda Item OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MINNESOTA 1986 E-8 Bluhm moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses & bonds: Requests are as follows: Flying Food Fare, Incorporated, new owners of the restaurant at the Rochester Municipal Airport - they request a license to sell cigarettes in vending machines at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Superamerica Stations for an application for a license to sell cigarettes - over the Counter at their new location at 400 4th Street S. E. Mohr Advertising Service Brainerd for approval of their applicatior for a license to Erect and Maintain signs in the City of Rochester for a period ending Dec. 31, 1986. The Rochester Area Shrine Club requests approval for a license to hold a raffle from November 5 through December 13, 1986. The Church of St. John of Rochester for approval of their annual application to hold Bingo and raffles at 415 First St. N. W. Request received from Damian F. Ahlstrom, Macken and Ahlstrom Plumbing and Heating, Rochester for a Master Plumber's license for a period ending December 31, 1986.. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Allen moved, Strain second to take the request received from John McMillan ( Mac ) Hamilton owner of the Gopher Enterprises of Rochester Inc. for the additional Off -Sale Liquor License to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve the transfer of the On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor,Licnese from Skyways Restaurant, Incorporated located at the Rochester Municipal Airport to Flying Food Fare, Incorporated to be located at the Rochester Municipal Airport. The owner of Flying Food Fare is Sue Line Gin , of Chicago, Illinois. This transfer is effective October 1, 1986. Ayes (5), Nays (0). .Motion carried. E-11 Bluhm moved, Strain second to aprpove the cancellation of the On - Sale Intoxicating Liquor License held by Horse Tree Foods, Incor- porated dba Rusciano's located at 6 First Avenue N. W. and to approve an On -Sale Wine and On -Sale Non -Intoxicating (3.2) beer license for Horse -Tree Foods, Incorporated dba Rusciano's located at 6 First Avenue N. W. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the issuance of an On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor (3.2) beer.license to the International Family Kitchen at 1600 Marion Road S. E. (Tic-Tock Motel ). Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. 2737 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2730 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 13- October 6, 1986 Agenda Item E-13 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the request received from the Knights of Columbus for a Marathon Fund Raiser ( walk/ride ) to be held on October 4, 1986. Prior approval of the Council. was received. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 573-86 setting a hm ring date of October 20, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. for the proposed assess- ment of the removal of weeds and trees from various property owners in the City of Rochester for the year up,to October, 1986. Ayes (5) E-15 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $2,155,191.16 - list on file in the City Clerk's Office. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Discussion was held on the bid received from Ace Sign Company for furnishing parking lot signs for the City of Rochester, Minnesota. One bid was received and was not opened by the City Clerk due to the nature of the bid. Some question was made on the design that was included in the specifications. The Common Council would have to decide whether to open this one bid with a change in the sign design or to rebid the project. Wishing to be heard was Charles Lancaster of 2531 13th Avenue N. W. He urged the Council to open the bid as he is the representative for Ace Sign. He stated that r bids were published and notices sent out to various other sign firms. He did not feel that his bid should not be opened. Mr. Lancaster stated that modification as to the design could be made by his company. Alderman Strain stated that the citizens international logo of a P was preferable to the large goose in a circle. Alderman Strain was not in favor of the sign as was put in the specifications. He wanted more "P" to show and then parking. Council agreed that the design should be looked into. With that concurreice by the Council, the City Clerk opened the bid as brought in by Ace Sign. The bid was in the amount of $22,114.00. Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 574-86 approving the low bid of Ace Sign subject to the approval of the Council in regard to the new design using the international "P" as a prominent feature on the sign and the goose smaller if at all. This design would be brought to the Committee of the Whole. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 575-86 awarding the low bid of $.4147 per gallon on aluminum sulphate for the Water Reclamation Plant by Van Waters and Rogers. Ayes (5), Nays (0), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-18 Hunziker moved, ALlen second to approve the $9,000. payment to Arthur Young Company for additional costs incurred- during comparable worth study. This is to be divided equally between the City of Rochester and the Public Utilities. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2739 Regular Meeting No. A - October 6, 1986 Agenda Item E-19 Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to approve the request for a pay grade increase for Randy Mohawk, Police Officer in the Police Department in the City of Rochester. This is effective September 1, 1986. This increase is because of his previous experience. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-20 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 576-86 approving No. 86-7 Orderly Annexation of 48.8 acres west of 55th Street Estates Subdivision. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-21 Strain moved, Bluhm second to deny the vacation request No. 86-16 to vacate a 5 foot utility easement at 724 17th Avenue N. E. Ayes (4), Nays (1). Alderman Allen voted nay. Motion carried. This item will be put on the Committee of the Whole for further information and could be brought before the Council again. E-22 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 577-86 approving the proposal of Wallace, Holland, Kastler, Schmitz and Company to provide engineering services on Project No. 6207-4-86 J 8961 - Basic Construction in 7th Street N. W. Country Club Manor 4th Addition to 1430 feet west. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-23 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 578-86 approving the proposal of McGhie and Betts, Inc.for-engineering services on Project No. 8603 Phase II, J 8931 Street Construction and Service Connections in Willow Ridge Subdivision - Phase II. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-24 Allen moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 579-86 approving the proposal of McGhie and Betts, Inc. for engineering services on Project No. 8614-86 J 8971 - Watermain to serve Liberty Manor ownhomes, Phase I. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-25 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 580-86 amending he parking Ordinance as follows: 1. Add paragraph (17.2) to Section H, Limited Parking Zones F (2 hour Third Street N. W., on both sides from Broadway to FIrst Ave. N. W. Add paragraph (12.2) of Sec. I Parking Meter Zone F ( 2 hour ) Third Street N. W., on both sides , from Broadway to First Ave. N. W. Ayes (50, Nays (0).Motion carried. E-26 31uhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 581-86 amending he Parking Ordinance as follows: Amend paragraphs :.(99), (100) and 000.5) of Section B, No Parking Zones to read: (99) 4th Street S. E. on both sides from 2nd Ave. to 6th Avenue at 11 times. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-27 train moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 582-86 amending he Parking Ordinance as follows: Amend Paragraph (102.5) of Sec. , No Parking Zones to read: 4th Street S. E. on the North side rom a point 300 feet, more or less, West of 19th Avenue to 19th Avenu nd on the South side from a point 600 feet, more or less, west of 19th Avenue to 19th Avenue, at all times. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion arried. Agenda Item E-28 E-29 E-30 E-31 E-32 E-33 E-34 E-35 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA .Regular Meeting No. J-3 - October 6, 1986 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 583-86 amending the Parking Ordinance as follows: Amend Para. (223.6) of Section B, Parking Zones : 18th Street S. W., on the North side, from South Broadway to 4th Avenue and on the South side , from Third Ave. to Fourth Avenue, at all times. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 584-86 amending the Parking Ordinance as follows: Add para (17) to Sec. H, Limited Pkg Zones - (17) 3rd Street S. W. on both sides from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue. Amend Para. (11.4) of Sec. I, Parking Meters, Zone G ( 3 hr. pkg ) as follows - 3rd Street S. W., on both sides from one-half block east of Bdwy to 5th Avenue. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 585-86 amending Para. (7), Sec. E Passenger Loading Zones - (7) West Center Street the north side from First Avenue to Second Avenue, 30 Second Limit. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Strain second to award the low bid in the amount of $88,616.00 submitted by Himec of Rochester, Mn. for furnishing a wet scrubber to replace one of the carbon scrubbers at the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried.Res. 586-86 was approved. Allen moved, Strain second to table the awarding the contract on Project No. 7806-86A J 8969 on San. Sewer Ext. in South Village Circle, the West ROW of 21st Avenue S. E., and alg. the South line of Lot 32, Blk 1, Campus Village III to serve Lots 12 and 32 Blk, 1 Campus Village and Parcels 01400 and 01500 in the SW 1/4 Sec. 6-106-14. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion Carried. This will be discussed further at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Res. No. 587-86 and 588-86 declar the costs to be assessed and ordering a public hearing to be held on October 20, 1986 on Project No. 4525-86 J 8935 - Relocation of San. Sewer and Storm Sewer thru Lot 41 and North 64.6 feet of Lot 42 Belmont Slopes and 1064 Plummer Lane. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 589-86 and 590-86 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a public heari to be held on October 20, 1986 on Project J 8899 - Sidewalk Replaceme Project No. 1 - 1985. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 591-86 and 592-86 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a public hearing to be held on October 20, 1986 on Project No. 6257-83 J 8569 - Def. Assmt. on certain lots in Folwell West 2nd, 3rd and adjacent lots above 1100' elevation - Construction of a Water Tower, Booster Station and Conn. Tkmn to serve S. W. High Level Dist. N. of Salem Road S. W.and E. of CSAH 122. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. ng F� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 13 - October 6, 1986 Agenda Item E-36 Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 593-86 approving payment ( Supplemental Agreement ) on Replacement Project No. 1- 1985 J 8899 - sidewalks - Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-37 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 594-86 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 on Project No. 6304-86 J 2146 - Storm Sewer on 4th Avenue West. This is in the amt.of $6,200.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-38 Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 595-86 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - Project No. 6304-86 J 2146 in the amt. of $11,450.00 for Storm Sewer in 4th Avenue West. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-39 Bids were considered by the Council on Project No. 8919 - Watermain Tkln Ext. from the SW Hi Level Water Tower located near the NW Cornei of Sec. 10 T 106N, R14W to the N Line SE 1/4 Sec. 4, T106N, R14W, plus par. San. Sewer thru Parcel 6106. Bids were received from Austin P. Keller Construction - low bid in the amt of $373,169.50. Wishing to be heard was -John Klopp of 1020 Orchard Lane S. W. He had problems with the amount of assessment the City would charge and did not want the project to continue thru his property. It was noted by the Council that if the property to the north would be developed and the City was asked for public improvements, then the mains would go thru his property at that time. Mr. Roger Plumb Public Services Dir. broughtfour alternatives to the Council for consideration. Mr. Klopp stated that he was in favor of Alt. No. 4 which reduced the project at this time. After considerable discussion by the Council, and Mr. Lowell Penz, Strain moved, Allen second to table this and refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole and Public Services to come,up with a solution. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-40 The above motion also included this Project.7804-3-85 J 8918 San. Sewer Tkln alg Salem Road and County Rd. 122 from Green Meadows Pump Stn. to Approx. 90 feet N. of South Line Sec. 4 - T106N, R14W. and Project 7804-3-86 J 8937 watermain to serve Salem Sound lying in a pt. of the SE 1/4 Sec. 9, T 106 N, Range 14W. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Municipal Parking Lots; providing for the Establishment of; providing for rates and collection of fees; amending the RCO ordinance Sec. 133.01, 133.02 and 133.03 was given its second reading . Allen moved, Strain second to adopt the Ord. as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Truck Routes; providing for the def. of a truck; amending the RCO Sec. 135.01, Sudb. 2 was given its second reading. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to the Human Rights Ord. for the City of Roch. Amend. Sec. 80.02;80.15,80.16, 80.17 and 80.18 of Roch.Code of Ord. and Repealing Sec. 80.19 of the sadi Code of Ord. This was'given its first reading. 2741 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2742 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No.=13 - October 6, 1986 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance Relating to annexation of Ordinance No. 2490A - this Ordinance corrects a legal desc. of 2490A. This was given its second reading. Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 596-85 approving an Owner Contract Agreement with McGhie and Betts, Inc. for Grading, Base, Bit. etc. in Willow Ridge Subdivision : Phase II. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-21 Alderman Hunziker questioned the status of this item. He stated that after he thought about it, he wondered why this was denied without calling for a hearing and getting the input of the applicant. President Postier stated that it would be denied in the end anyway, because where would the City put the utility easement. Alderman Hunziker stated that he wished to hear the applicant anyway and with that - he moved to reconsider this vacation of a 5' utility easement request received at 724-17th Avenue N. E. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. This item will be taken PP. at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (5), 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, B1,uhm,-.Hunziker and Strain. Absent:Aldermen Canfield and Solinger. B-1 A Hearing on the Adoption of the 1987 Budget and 1987 -1992 Capital Improvement Program. Wishing to be heard was Jerry Price of 2914 Bambi Ct. S. W. and wanted the Council to know that he was not in favor of the huge increase in the Library budget. He stated that he uses the library and so does him family, but he did not see the need for the large increase. He also does not feel the salary part of the budget should be as large as it is. He stated that with the present state of economy he feels this is a little high. Alderma Strain stated that he was sure the library needed upgrading and as far as the salaries are concerned, he stated that in order to stay in the market plus the union contracts that are settled two years in advance made the salary increase such as it is. Having no further discussion, President Positer closed the hearing. Strain mov Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 597-86, 598-86 and 599-86 Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Proposed levy of assessments on Project No. 6706 I, II IIA J 8185 - Water Tower and Trunk Watermain for S. W. Service Area - Apache Tower - Def. Assessment to Lot 3, Toogood Sub. - 612 16th St. S. W. The amt is $305.50. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 600-86 approving the assessment. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Od, RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. J 3- October 6, 1986. 2743 Agenda Item A Hearing on the Proposed levy of previously deferred assessment for B-3 Project 6216-3-71 J 8372 - Street Impts in 16th Street S. W. from TH 6 to the West line of Graham Add. This is against Lot 3 Toogood Sub. 612 16th Street S.W. The amt is $2,015.00. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 601-86 approving the assessments. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Proposed levy of assessments - previously defe coed ' on Pro-jec� 7101 - J 8359 - San. Sewer and Watermain Ext. to Mn. Bible College. This is for Lot 3, Toogood Sub. 612 16th St. S. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Hunziker moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 602-86 approving the assessment. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried.. B-5 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessment of Project No. 5403-85 J 8912 - San. Sewer and Watermain Ext. in East Service Dr. TH 52 N. from 4th St. to approx. 450'North. Having no one present that wished to be heard,' President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 603-86 accepting the assessments. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the Vacation request No. 86-13 to vacate the various utility easements in Real Estate Center lst Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. President Postier suggested that this be tabled until he hears the status of the current law suit or if there even is one. Allen moved, Bluhm second to table this until the Council learns of a final decision on the pending law suit. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-7 A Hearing on the Vacation request No. 86-14 to vacate a portion of the utility easement at 819 34th Avenue Ct. N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 604-86 approving only the portion of the easement where the encroachment occurs which is subject to the survey being completed. Ayes (5),Nays (0).Motion carried. B-8 A Hearing on the vacation request No. 86-15 to vacate a street located west of 4th Avenue S. W. and south of TH 14. Wishing to be heard was Dale Ragan of 4204 Chesterwood S. E. He is present for any questions the Council may have. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Mr. Roger Plumb asked for a bike path to be located on the property. This would require an easement , etc. to relocate this bike path. Mr. Ragan stated that he would be ha-ppy to.pay for any relocation of a bike path. Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 605-86 approving the vacation subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant relocate the reconstruct the existing bike path to City standards at his expense by Spring 1987. 2. The applicant dedicate nec. utility easements for exist. San. Sewe . 3. The applicant quitclaim to the State their right to access to TH 1 . 4. Allow the bike path to be relocated and grant said easements to do so. 2744 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 1.3'-- October 6, 1986 Agenda Item . . Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed project No. 7806-86A J 8969 - San.Sewer Ext. to S. Village Circle, the W ROW of 21st Ave. S. E.and alg the S Ln of Lot 32, Blk Campus Village III to serve Lots 12 and 32 Blk 1, Campus Village III and Parcels 01400 and 015-- in the SW 1/4 Sec. 6-106-14W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. This could,not be voted on because of the requirement that 6 of the 7 Council members be present to vote. Because of the two Aldermen being absent, Bluhm moved, Allen second to table this until the proper amount of aldermen are present to vote. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for a Planned Unit Development ( Revised Concept Plan ) No. 86-6, Homestead House and Canadian Honker Rest. across from St. Mary's Hospital. Wishing to be heard was Jim Dolan of 966 Skyline Lane S. W. owners of the Homestead House and Canadian Honker. He presented the Council with pictures of the improvements and stated that he is adding 21 units to the present 19 at the Homeste House - he is providing parking and considers it an asset to the area. He also received no objection to the project from St. Mary's Hospital. Wishing to be heard was Joe Powers, Manager of the Canadian Honker - he stated that he is leasing the building and can only see good things happening if this is approved by the Council. He said that he had problems with delivery trucks but this will be solved once the project is started. Wishing to be heard was Mads Fiksdahl of Fiksdahl Flowers. He stated that he does not want to see the alley blocked with trucks. He says customers use this alley to get to his place of business. Wishing to be heard was Doris Blondell of Blondell Motel across the street. She was objecting to the sign that they anted. She stated that Blondell's were limited on what they could do and did not think this was fair to their business. Alderman.Hunziker questioned Mr. Powers on how many times a day does he have delivery trucks. Mr. Powers stated that only 2 times a week - other times just a smaller van delivers. Wishing to be heard on the signage was Steve Schuller, 2312 Linwood Dr. S. W. and answered questions on parking. He stated that they had enough parking spaces and the reason they ere allowed more signage space was because they added another lot to the project which allowed them a high number. Having no further discussion, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the Concept Plan with the following four conditions: 1. The totally accessible parking spaces should be set aside on Lot 9, Blk 5 for use by residents of the duplex. 2. AI,ong the east side of Lot 9, a six foot high solid fence should b erected to screen the parking area from the neighboring residential lot to the east. This fence should extend from the alley to a point 25' from the north property line. Alg the West side of the property is an existing fence which should be maintained in good repair or replaced. 3. Curb stops shoul-A be used in front of parking spaces to limit the encroachment onto other properties, protect the fences from damage and keep the integrity of the lot pattern so the pkg area functions at full capacity. 1 1 Agenda Item m B-11 F-1 C-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2745 Regular Meeting No. 1.3. - October 6, 1986 4. The preliminary plan should address a concern that landscaping be provided in the 13th Avenue boulevard to help screen the parking a and internal landscaping in the parking lots should be provided if possible to enhance the rear of the new building . Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried: A Hearing on the Land Use Plan Amendment No. 86-5 from Industrial to Commercial and Zone Change No. 86-11 from M-2 to B-4 on property located in Arend's Industrial Park. Wishing to be heard was Claude Glatzmeier of 614 3rd St. S. W. and is one of the partners in the project. He is present for any questions the Council may have. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve and adopt Resolution No. 606-86 approving the request. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning property and amending Rochester Code of Ordinan to B-4 General Business - Lots 1-13, Blk 1, of Arend's Industrial Park 1st Sub. was given its first reading. Darrell Strain requested to be heard regarding the Flood Control Committee and gave a history on the City's participation. This report is attached to the back of the minutes. Dr. Roger Vail of Rochester thanked the Council and Darrell and appreciated what they have been doing so far, however, he •cited Winona and stated that in the flood in 1965 they got busy and built the banks higher and stopped the water. He would like to see that happen in Rochester. President Postier stated that Winona had Federal help and that is just what Rochester is trying to get. Alderman Strain stated that we cannot touch the channels without the federal government permission to do so. Alderman Strain stated we have done some things such as buy property in the floodway and are preparing for the time when the federal government tells us we can go ahead. One person present asked about the flood insurance. She stated that it was only good when flood waters came in from the ground level and not thru the sewers, etc. She was informed that this was true an( that it probably was not worth keeping the premium paid. Alderman Strain thanked the people who came and the questions they presented and urged them -to write to their congressmen and urge them to do everything they can do to keep this bill going in Congress. Having no further business, Allen moved, Bluhm second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. ity Cler ?a !s 2746 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 1.3 - October 6, 1986 Agenda Item Information - 10-6-86 1. Notice of Appeal from Assessment Steven Buskirk - Ref. City Attorney Public Services Dept. and Finance. The following are claims which are referred to the Finance Dept. Publi Services and the City Attorney: 2. Esther Bawek - 410 12th Avenue N. W. (. 2 ) claims. 3. Alice May Hoffman 4. Nancy Perry 5. Tim Lowrie 6. David Miller 7. Donald R. Halling. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA ���� Regular Meeting No.. 13" — October 6, 1986 ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA CHRONOLOGY OF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT 1939-1942 --- Preliminary flood report to Congress 1952-1953 --- Congressional/Corps of Engineers review of 1939 report 1968/First Formal Flood Project Report --- Corps of Engineers Flood Control Report - as requested by the . City of Rochester/DNR 1969-1975/Planning/Public Hearings/Mitigations --- April, 1970 - City enrolls in National Flood Insurance Program --- 1971 - City adopts and executes an "Emergency Flood Preparedness Plan" --- April, 1972 - Corps of Engineers - review survey report (public hearing held) --- 1972 - City of Rochester adopts a "Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance" --- 1974 - Congress authorizes preconstruction planning - Water Resources Development Act of 1974 --- 1975 - Soil Conservation Service (SCS) proposes seven headwater reservoirs -- many public hearings by joint sponsors and Corps of Engineers/SCS to gather citizen input on the proposed flood control plan -- mitigation measures formulated for lands, fish, and wildlife -- citizen committee appointed by the Mayor and Council to review the flood control proposal (held 14 meetings) 1976/Flood Plan Finalized --- September, 1976 - Draft Phase I General Design Memorandum and Draft Revised Environmental Impact Statement completed --- December, 1976 - Final joint public hearing on the Phase I Design Memorandum Report RECORD -OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 27468 CITY OF ROCHESTER. MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No.-',- October 6, 19�6 Agenda Item -2- 977/Flood_Project to Washington, D.C. for -- February, 1977 - City of Rochester resolution to participate in joint SCS/Corps of Engineers flood control project -- August, 1977 - Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C., submits the Rochester flood plan to federal agencies for review 978/Flood and Federal Action -- Rochester suffers a devastating 11100 year" flood which claimed five lives and caused $60 million in damages -- Congress approves U.S. Water Resources Bill and submits to President Carter for approval -- President Carter vetoes the U.S. Water Projects Bill 1982/Congress Approves SCS South 2umbro Watershed Flood Contro Project --- This portion involves the construction of seven reservoirs around Rochester 1983/SCS_Flood Control Project Joint Powers Board --- The City of Rochester, Olmsted County, and Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to undertake the SCS South Zumbro Watershed Project in conjunction with the USDA-SCS. The local sponsors are required to acquire the needed lands, easements, and rights - of -way for the project and perform relocations. Engineering and construction funding is a federal responsibility. --- 1983-85 - SCS undertakes design of the first SCS reservoir structure, WR-4 --- 1984 - Joint Powers Board acquires lands for WR-4 reservoir --- Spring, 1985 - Contract signed by USDA-SCS and Joint .Powers Board for WR-4 reservoir --- March -September, 1985 - Construction start for WR-4 delayed by Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) --- September, 1985 - WR-4 construction start released --- October, 1985 - Bids requested for WR-4 reservoir -- January, 1986 - WR-4 project is rebid -- April, 1986 - WR-4 bids awarded -- May 15, 1986 - Groundbreaking for WR-4 --- 1986-1987 - Joint Powers Board acquires land for WR-6A, the second SCS reservoir scheduled for 1987 construction commencement --- 1984-Present -Land acquisition costs to date for SCS project are over $1 million 1 Agenda Item 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 74 5'C _-_-Regu-l.ar-Meeti_ng No. L3=-==()ctobe-n i, J 86 --- SCS project will provide approximately 30% reduction in flooding problem --- SCS schedule for construction of seven reservoirs: -- WR-4 1986-87 -- WR-6A 1987-88 -- BR-1 1988-89 -- SR-2 1989-90 -- KR-3 1990-91 -- KR-6 1991-92 -- KR-7 1991-92 --- SCS total project cost will be approximately.$16-$19 million --- SCS-total City cost will be approximately $5 million 1986/Corps of Engineers Project --- The Rochester Corps of Engineers Project is currently included in: -- both the House and Senate Authorization bills -- the House Appropriations Bill for 1987 construction funding -- the President's 1987 budget --- 1987 funding is contingent on Congressional approvals being considered in October, 1986 --- Corps of Engineers project cost estimates include a' total cost of $67,800,000. The local City cost is estimated at about 25% or $17,300,000 Funding Sources SCS and Corps of Engineers Projects --- 1/28 .sales tax authorized in 1983. This has accumulated $8,366,833 to date for flood control purposes --- The City Council has allocated $565,486 in CDBG funds for flood control purposes --- The City has budgeted $204,858 for flood control purposes in previous budgets --- The City has provided $418,800 in revenue sharing funds for flood control purposes Currently On -Going --- Joint Powers Board purchases of land rights for SCS reservoirs --- City purchases several homes Corps project --- City acquires parkland along Corps of Engineers project --- City establishes Riverfront in floodway in preparation for floodways in preparation for Task Force to review Corps of RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS— OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting Noi j1 October 6, 1986 Agenda - - Item -4- Engineers detailed channelization designs --- City approves four-year plan to replace all emergency warning sirens --- City retains Congressional monitoring and lobbyist services in Washington, D.C. (1984-present) to seek funding for SCS and Corps of Engineers projects 1