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Home My WebLink About11-03-19861 Agenda Item A-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 I E-4 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA '�� Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 3, 1986 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Hunziker, Solinger ( arrived at 2:05 P.M.). Absent: Alderman Canfield, and Strain. Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the mintues of the October 13, 20 and 27, 1986 meetings.,Ayes (4), Nays (0).Motion carried. Request received for sale of City property at 31st Place and Highway 52 North was considered by the Council. President Postier questioned Mr. Steve Kvenvold, City Adm. if the sale included the Commission or if we would have to pay that in addition. It was stated that this was less the commission. The sale price is $107,000. and is with Rich Gentling. The potential sale of this property is also referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation relating to the Comprehensive Plan requirements. Bluhm moved, Allen second to approve this sale with the referral to the Planning Commission. Ayes (4), Nays (0).Motion carried. Alderman Solinger arrived. Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 631-86 approving the lease with Flying Food Fare for operation at the Rochester Airport Restaurant. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to sign said lease on behalf of the City. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Hunziker second to approve payment of the following estimates and invoices as submitted by the Rochester Airport Commission: 1. Estimate No. 2 - Joseph Construction Co. - Gen . Aviation Hangar Construction J 6923 - Amount of $36,314.70 2. Invoice - Miller Dunwiddie Associates for Architectural Services for the Aviation Hangar Construction - J 6923 - Amount of $2,815.61. Ayes (5), Nays (0), Motion carried. Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses & bond Request received from Warren Zimmerman of Galaxy Mechanical Contract- ing, Incoproated, Blaine, Mn. for a Master Plumbers license for a period ending Dec. 31, 1986. Request received from The Southern Minnesota Chapter of the March of Dimes for an Auction Permit to hold a benefit auction at the Hoffman House on Nov. 6, 1986. Request received from Grant E. Johnson, Fargo N. Dak. for a Master Installer's Licnese for Heating, Vent. and Air -Conditioning for a period ending Dec. 31, 1986. Also received from the above was a Contractor's License for Heating, Ventilating and Air -Conditioning for a period ending Dec. 31, 1986. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. r, RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2758 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Reqular Meetinq No. 17 - November 3, 1986 Agenda Item E-5 ? E-6 E-7 E-8 Allen moved, Hunziker second to approve the Accounts Payable in the Amount of $1,700,030.72. List is filed in the City Clerk's Office. This is a semi-monthly amount. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Solinger second to approve the retaining of the firm of Smith, Schafer and Ferguson to conduct an audit for the City of Rochester's 1985 fiscal year ( January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1986.) Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 632-86 author- izing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on.five patrol cars and one unmarked sedan. These will be full-size cars and will include as an option - power locks and windows. Bids will be opened at 11: A.M. on November 24, 1986. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the No. 86-6 ( Preliminary Plan for the Homestead House/ Canadian Honker Project. This is subject to the following nine conditions: 1. Indicate on the plan the total lodging unit count in the existini (portion to remain) Homestead House building and the total square footages in the existing building by floor. The applicant told the Commission the intent was to try and keep 10 units in the existing structure together with the 30 new units proposed to total the 40 units as approved in the concept plan. He's looking at adding space to the restaurant and eliminating some rental units but the total square footage of the project will remain the same. The Commission found this acceptable so long as the same parking ratio approved in the concept plan was maintained. 2. Provide a construction schedule. 3. Keep the front canopy back at least 2 1/2 feet from the edge of the curb as recommended by Public Services. Because this canopy is over public land (sidewalk) a revocable permit would be required from the Council. This permit should be issued at the time of the final plan. The canopy will have to meet all Building Code requirements. 4. Sidewalks through the new approach on 13th Avenue S. W. must project through the approach at grade level. 5. Indicate on the plans in greater detail the type and size of boulevard trees to be provided and the design of the parking lot planters. 6. Indicate on the plans that the new screening fence along the eas side of the duplex lot will be solid and at least 6 feet high. The lower portion of the fence adjacent to the parking lot should be reinforced with the screening fence above it or use curb stops. Fence design should be provided. 7. Parking areas should be bl'acktoppped and striped to clearly define the spaces. An elevated chain between posts with the center of the parking space identified should be used to help drivers pull their cars far enough ahead so they don't hang over into the alley in the parking area parallel to the alley. 8. Indicate on plans the exterior finish of the new building. 1 1 Agenda Item [W' E-10 E-11 E-12 E-13 E-14 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2759 Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 3, 1986. Cont. 9. The projecting sign proposed must be eliminated and the canopy be allowed to be signed in an acceptable and reasonable manner. SIgnage on the tower is accepted as described. Signage on the sout side of the building would be limited to an externally illuminated sign with individual cut out letters. The maximum amount of signage is not to exceed 200 square feet (215) total proposed minus the 15 square foot projecting sign. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Solinger second to instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary papers approving the owner -contract for Relocat- ion of Project No. 6303-4-86 J 8974 - Sanitary Sewer Trunkline in the East Boulevard of West River Road from 37th to 40th Street N. W. This is with David J.and Naomi J. Hartman and will be moved from 37th Street and 40th Street N. W. to relocate in the west boulevard of West River Road. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Hunziker second to deny the request for parking removal on East Center Street on the South side from 6th Avenue to 19th Avenue. Alderman Hunziker stated that he did not see the need for this removal as there aren't that many cars parking on that area at any one given time. He also stated that he has not had any phone calls regarding this subject. David Rossman, Traffic Engineer stated that this request is based on volume and that has increased substantially. They also have an all day bus route in this area. Having no further diswssion, vote was taken. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 633-86 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on CY87 ZIPS Dial - Ride. Bids are to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on December 8,.1986. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 634-86 approving the Supplemental Agreement No. 1 in the amount of $8,400.00 to cover the additional work on Project No. 8410 J 8868 with Austin P. Keller Construction Co. Inc. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 635-86 approvin the following Resolution as adopted by the Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 63546 approving a contract agreement with Smith Schafer and Ferguson for professional services to conduct the 1986 annual audit. The cost not to exceed $13,800.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 636-86 confirm- ing the conversion of the variable rate bonds to a fixed rate for each maturity of the bonds. The bond documents and cash flow schedules are in the review process by bond counsel and financial consultant. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. �RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL G® CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 17 - November 3, 1986 Agenda Item E-15 F-1 F-1 Hunziker moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 637-86 setting a hearing to vacate the west 1/2 of the public alley running north/south from lst Street to mid -block of Block 24 ( Adjacent to lots 7,8,9). Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Date of Hearing 12-1 An Ordinance Rezoning to B-4 ; Lots 1-13, Block 1, and other lands; Arends Industrial Park First Subdivision was given its second reading. Bluhm moved, Allen second to approve the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Allen moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 638-86 approvi an Owner Contract with David J. and Naomi J. Hartman for Constructi of a San. Sewer Trunkline in the East Boulevard of West River Road from 37th St. to 40th Street and in 40th St. from West River Road to 145 feet West. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Alderman Canfield arrived at 2:25 P.M. Having no further business, Soligner moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting until 4:30 P.M. on November 10, 1986. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. er I 1 1�