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Home My WebLink About01-20-1987[1 Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 20, 1987 UUUNUIL 217.197 President Postier called -the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Bluhm moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the December 29, 1986 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Land Use Plan Amendment # 86-6 to change the Land Use Plan Designation from "Low and Medium Density Residential to Commercial" and Zone change No. 86-13 from R-1 (Single Family ) residential to B-4 (General Business ) District on 12.85 acres located immediately west and adjacent to Radichel Is Sub. and south of the 3800 block of TH 14 West. A representative of McGhie and Betts, Inc. was present and represented Mr. Venstar the applicant. He.was present for'any questions the Council may have of him. Having no'one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 16-87 approvin the zone change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Zone Change.No. 86-14 from R-1 -Single Family Residential - District to the R-3 - Medium Density Residential - on 2.08 acres immediately west -and adjacent to Westway Manor lst Subdivision and north of the 3800 Block of 7th Street N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Solinger second to instruct the City Attorney to draft and Ordinance making this change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. D-1 Clem Springer of the Kahler Corporation Real Estate Dept. - 20 2nd Avenue S. W. wished to be heard and wanted clarification of the vacation of a portion of lst St. S..W. for pedestrian tunnels / retail area. The Council approved at the December 29, 186 meeting the vacation pending a number of conditions. One was conditioned upon an agreement being worked out between the Kahler Corporation and the Mayo Clinic. Mr. Springer stated that this agreement has been reached. Mr. Springer stated that in the agreement between the Kahler and the Mayo Clinic they would appreciate Council consideration on an additional 30 feet be vacated to the east on the westerly pedestrian' tunnel/retail area. This additional retail space could utilize this area and would enhance the entire project. Since the east vacation was contingent on the D-5 project and not to west end , Council could consider amending the Resolution vacation dated Dec. 29, 1986 to include this additional 30 feet. IMr'. Gary*Hayden , from the Mayo Clinic ,was present and stated the neea for tnem to have this additional 30 feet for retail. Mr. Fred Suhler, City Attorney stated that the additional clarificatio could be made in the resolution dated Dec. 29, 1986 and that a motion to waive the rules to.add this additional vacation would be appropriat Solinger moved, Allen second to .waive the,procedural rules and consider this request. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. pr 2798 Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 20, 1987 D-1 Strain moved, Canfield second to clarify the condition No. 2 as listed on December 29, 1986 Council meeting Item No. B-1 to include the additional 32 feet in the easterly portion of the westerly vacation - for use as a pedestrian/retail area (tunnel). Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-1 Request for establishing a Builders Licensing Ordinance was considers q 9 9 by the Council. Aldermen indicated that a hearing should be held regarding this and have input from various entities. Allen moved, Canfield second to set a hearing date for February 17, 1987 at 7:30 regarding this matter. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried. E-2 Request for Council consideration to issue the 14th Off -Sale Liquor License was discussed by the Council. Hunziker moved, Solinger secon to issue the 14th Off -Sale License using the border as described by the City Administrator ( downtown core area ). Applicants will submit their intent by the end of February , 1987 and Council will make a decision after that date. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Strain and President Postier voted nay. Nays (3), Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker and Solinger voted aye. Ayes (4). Motion carried. E-3 Strain moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 17-87 approving an engineering services agreement with Wallace, Holland, Kastler, Schmitz for the Stage IA surveying relating to land in the Flood Control Project. Cost is estimated at $48,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Strain moved, Canfield second to approve the request for $30,000. in CDBG funding for Channel One, Inc. for 1987 contingent upon funding being secured by Channel One to complete the proposed project and upon receipt of 1987 CDBG funds from HUD. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Request was considered by the Council for use of Housing Revenue Bonds in the Development District. After discussion by the Council, Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the Council's intention to CONSIDER the usage of Housing Revenue Bonds within the limits of the Downtown Development District to achieve the objectives of the Development District, subject to such bonds meeting the City's approved criteria for the issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds. 2. Adopt the Criteria for approving Tax Exempt Bond Financing for Housing policy for usage of Housing Revenue Bonds within the boundaries of the Downtown Develoment District. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Discussion was held on the designation of a developer for the Civic Square Housing proposal as submitted by Jay Bagne. Council stated that the developer will probably not be able to proceed with the project due to various problems that has incurred lately. However, if the developer can put together an acceptable package, he should be allowed to try. Hunziker moved, Solinger second to deny the request. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Hunziker, Solinger, President Postier voted aye. Ayes (3), Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Canfield and 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2771-99 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 20, 1987 Agenda Item Strain voted nay. Nays (4). Motion did not carry. Strain moved, E-6 l Allen second to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Canfield and Strain voted aye. Ayes (4), Aldermen Hunziker, Solinger and President Postier voted nay. Nays (3). Motion carried. E-7 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 18-87 approving the purchase agreement for the acquisition of 120 South Broadway. Osco Drug Building for the price of $357,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Canfield mvoed, Allen second to approve the following recommendation by the Rochester Airport Commission: 1. Payment of Estimate No. 6 - Joseph Construction Company in the amount of $67,010.15. This is for General Aviation Hangar Remodeling and Construction J 6923. Authorizing a renewal of the Use Agreement with th United States Air Force Reserve 934th Tactical Airlift Group to use the Rochester Municipal Airport as a flight training site. The use fee is $6,045.00 per year. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the following licenses & bonds: Request received for issuance of a Single Dance License for St. Pius Church to hold a New Year's party on January 10, 1987.This had prior Council approval. Request received from Lourdes Dev. Fund Inc. for a Gambling license to hold raffles in the City of Rochester. The following renewal licenses have been submitted: Heating , Ventilating and Air -Conditioning - Contractors by Solo Plumbing and Heating -Master Installers - Richard Keehn and James Acker. Master Plumbers - Solo Plumbing - Sewer and Drain Connector license - Underground Construction - Whiteco-Metrocom a Sign License. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-10 Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $781,629.13 - list is filed in the City Clerk's office. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-11 Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No.19-87 awarding the low bid of $26,054.40 to General Office Products to furnish furniture, wall panels, files and chairs for the Law Enforcement Center. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 20-87 authorizir the City Clerk to advertise for bids on a skid loader for the Public Services Dept. Street and Alley Dept. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on February 10, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 20, 1987 Agenda Item E-13 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 21-87 setting a hearing date of February 17, .1987 on the proposed vacation of a 10' utility easement on the common lot line between Lot 1, Block 1 G.F. First Subdivsiion and Lot 1, Block 1, Replat of Lots 1,2,3,4 and part of 5 Henricks Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 22-87 approving the City participation in Mn/DOT Proejct - South Broadway , 4th St. Sc to 9th Street So. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Allen moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 23-87 and 24-87 ordering a feasibility report and setting a hearing date of March . 16, 1987 on Project No. 6255-87 J 8980 - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension along the North side of 55th Street N. W. from the West lin( of the Harborage Sub. to the West Line of proposed North Park First Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 25-87 and 26-87 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to be held on February 17, 1987 on the following project: Sidewalk Projects 2,3,4 1986 J 8944. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 27-87 and 28-87 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to be held on February 17, 1987 on Project 8608 J 8951 - Sanitary Sewer, Waterma• Alternate Watermain Alignment - Baihly Heights Addn. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-18 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 29-87 authorizing payment in the amount of $3,200.00 for additional work done on Project No. J 2518 San. Sewer, St. Sewer, Watermain - 1st St. S. W. from Broadway to alley - Project No. 6201-3-86. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Allen moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 30-87 authorizini, the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened on February 25, 1987 at 11:00 A.M. for Project No. 8505 J 8919 Watermain Trunkline Ext. from SW High Level Water Tower to N. Line SE 1/4 Sec. 4, 106-14 plus parallel San. Sewer thru Parcel 6160. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt the following resolutions as submitted by the Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 31-87 approving a purchase order contract with Badger Meter Inc. for water meters in the amount of $66,085.90. Resolution No. 32-87 approving a purchase order with Westinghouse Electric Corp. for Silver Lake Plant interstage Steam Seals and Gland Seal rings in the amount of $40,000.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. n J RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY. OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 25 - January 20, 1987 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning certain property - (Vanstar, Inc.) from R-1 to B-4 - 12.85 acres was given its first reading. Allen moved, Bluhr second to suspend the rules and give this ordinance a second reading. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen,Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker , Solinger and Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance rezoning certain property from R-1 to R-3 ( Medium Density Residential on property immed. west and adjacent to Westway Manor lst Sub. and n. of 3800 Blk of 7th St. N. W. (2.08 acres ) was given its first reading. Allen moved, Bluhm second to suspend the rules and give this Ordinance a second reading. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, Solinger and Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading. Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Intoxicating Liquors; Designating an Off-Sa' Intoxicating license for the Downtown District; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Sections 125.01; and 125.10 was given its first reading. Having no further business Strain moved, Allen secon-d.'to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Mbtt6n;.carried. City Clerk 'A