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2802 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987
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President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, Solinger and Strain. Absent:None.
Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the minutes of the January 5,
and Jan. 20, 1987 meetings. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to approve the reorganization of the
Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance and instruct the City Attorney to
proceed. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker,
and Solinger voted aye. Ayes (4), Aldermen Allen, Strain and
President Postier voted nay. Nays (3), Motion carried. Fred Suhler,
City Attorney stated that if this was to be considered and adopted
when the Ordinance had a second reading he would need five votes
for approval or the Ordinance would not be adopted. Alderman
Strain stated that he needed more information before he was able to
vote again. Aldermen who voted nay agreed. Based on that Alderman
Bluhm moved, Solinger second to table this and take it to the Committ e
of the Whole for moreinformation. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried.
Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the offer to sell Lot 3, Laura's
Replat and the home on that lot to Russell Meier for $55,000.00
pursuant to the purchase agreement being executed. Ayes (7), Nays (C
Motion carried.
Allen moved, Canfield second to terminate the Agreement for Loan of
Small Cities Development Grant Funds between the City and China Wall
Foodstuffs, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 33-87 authoriz-
ing the Library to apply for the construction grant and execute the
grant contract. This application is directed to the State of
Minnesota which allows use of a Federal Grant to be used. Monies
will be used by the Rochester Library for remo deling the existing
building. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Canfield second to approve the purchase agreement
for the acquisition of 21 South Broadway ( Boston Shoe ). The
purchase price is $105,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 34-87 authorizing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the Asbestos Abatement for
the Center Place project as part of the D-5 project. Bids to be
received until 11:00 A.M. on February 13, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to approve the following licenses & bon(
Request received from the Rochester Jaycees, Inc. for their gambling
license to hol.d a raffle in the City of Rochester, Mn.
Rochester Art Center requested a gambling license to hold a raffle
at the Whole Earth Auction to be held on February 21, 1987. The
30 day waiting period was waived by the Council.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2893
Regular Meeting No. 26- February 2, 1987
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E-7 Request received from Michael D. Fitch, St. Cloud, Mn. for a Master
Installer license for Heating, Vent. and Air-Cond. for a period
ending Dec. 31, 1987
Renewal Licenses are as follows:
Gambling - Moose Lodge No. 2128 located at 915 21st Ave. S. E.
Sewer and Drain - Bob Braaten Const. Inc. , Byron, Mn.
Plumbers - Franks Plumbing and Heating - East 4th St. Eyota, Mn.
Thompson Mechanical Inc. 1935 No. Broadway, Roch.Mn.
Heat. Vent. & Air Cond. - Master's License
Carter Mechanical Service, Hayfield, Mn.
St. Cloud Refrigeration - St. Cloud, Mn.
Heat. Vent. & Air Cond. - Contractor's License
St. Cloud Refrigeration - St. Cloud
Thompson mechanical Inc. - 1935 No. Bdwy - Roch. Mn.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-8 Strain moved, Hunziker second to approve the request for a Heart
and Sole Classic Race to be held on April 25, 1987 at East Silver Lal
Park. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-9 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the Accounts Payable in the
amount of $1,199,244.17. List is on file with the City Clerk.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-10 Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 35-87 authorizing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on pickup trucks and one 9,200
GVW 4 wheel drive pickup for the Public Services Dept. Bids to be
opened at 11:00 A.M. on February 24, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-11 Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 36-87
awarding the group dental insurance bid to Sun Life thru 9-1-88 at a
cost of $9.53 per month and $14.69 per month for dependent
coverage at an annual cost of $163,241.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-12 Allen moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 37-87 approving
the cooperative agreement with ROCOG for Transportation Planning
Services. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-13 Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the request for annexation
No. 8701 by Ordinance 11.19 acres northerly of the end of 22nd Ave.
S. W. of Folwell Drive. The City Attorney is instructed to prepare
an Ordinance for this annexation. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried
E-14 Strain moved, Hunziker second to approve the Request for an amended
final plan concept for Seville Subdivision Sw Corner of 37th Street
and 15th Avenue N. W. This is subject to the following 9 conditions
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2804 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987
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E-14 1. Submit at final plan stage a complete grading plan for the proje
Runoff from the parking lot should be directed to 15th Ave. N. W. an
from the residential area to points away from the adjacent houses to
the south.
2. Keep the parking lot for the day care center at least 12 112
feet back from the east property line and proivde landscape screening
along the south, east and north sides of the parking lot. Identify
location of required handicapped parking spaces. Require that all
28 parking spaces shown on the plan be developed at the time of const
ruction of the day care facility. The plan as submitted,indicated
that 7 of the 28 spaces would be developed in the future. The
Commission felt that having abundant off-street parking was very
important at this site which has limited on -street parking available.
3. Increase the width of the pavement on the private street from
16' to 18 ' A width of 18' is a zoning code standard for two-way
driveway to parking areas.
4. The house on Lot 4 should have its garage to the north side of
the house or take its access from the common private drive to
eliminate the undesirable situation of the two curb openings so
close to each other.
5. Provide with the final plan a sign package. The amount of busine
signage should be limited to a total of 48 square feet. Signs should
be spot lit, back lit, or nonilluminated. Directional signs should
be provided at the day care entrance and exits.
6. The _!entire play area for the day care center should be enclosed by
solid walls or fences. The location of playground facilities and
structures within the play area shall be identified on the final
plan.
7. The typical buildable area for the principle single family homes
should be identified on each lot 25' setbacks from the public street,
right-of-way should be a standard and the homes should be kept at
least six feet off interior lot lines. Garages should be at least
20 feet off the private drives. Buildable areas for detached
accessory structures should be identified or totally restricted.
The single family house plan provided must be built or if alternative
styles are desired it should be so indicated. The alternative styles
should have two car attached garages and a portion of the lving
space completely below grade to provide for the required storm
shelter..
8. Homeowner's Association documents should be provided with the
final plan identifying the private street and easement descriptions
and responsibilities for maintenance of any shared facility.
9'. Provide a complete utlity plan with easements, construction
schedule, complete floor plans, complete landscape plan and
exterior elevations at the final stage.
Vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-15 The preliminary plat No. 87-1 of River Court Subdivision was
presented to the Council. Wishing to be heard upon Council conS�en,t:
was Don Soderberg of 130 Cheval Lane and responded to the conditions
as set forth by the Planning Dept. Mr. Soderberg stated that No.
2-4 are O.K. with him but he would like to address the Council on
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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting No. 26 - February.2 1987
Item No. 1 which is the request for an island in River Court be made
an outlot and not part of the ROW. Mr. Soderberg stated that this
island is a good safety factor in the area. Turning on East River
Road would be better if this island was built. Mr. Soderberg stated
that the property owners would maintain this island and it would be
no trouble to the City whatsoever. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services
Director stated that they have had problems with other islands in the
City. Because of islands large vehicles cannot turn properly and
end up on the grass part of the island. He also stated that cars
have str.udcislands. Also debris has to be picked up on islands.
Mr. Soderberg stated that he has covered all of Mr. Plumb's concerns
and will have the property owners take care of everything. He
stated that there will be no signs on the island. The island -is only
to be used for decoration and safety in cars turning onto another
road. Mr. Fred Suhler, City Attorney stated that he has problems
with administering rules governing and "island". If the property
owner does not groom the island then the City has to do it. If
the City does not want to become involved, then this will have to
be platted as an outlot and made a part of the final plat.
Mr. Soderberg stated that he would verify that this island would be
groomed by the adjacent homeowners or by himself if the Council would
grant him permission to build. Having no further Council discussion
Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve the Preliminary plat with the
following conditions: 1. That the property owner of Lot 1, Block
2 will take care of the extra maintenance of the island that will be
built and if this piece of property is not maintained properly that
the City of Rochester has the right to remove this island at the
cost of the developer.
2. The applicant should work with the Public Services Department
so that the sewer and water lines are located as near to the street
centerline as possible.
3. The applicant will need to submit a plan and profile of the
utility lines located in the easement on Lots 5 and 6, Block 1.
4. Grading and erosion control plans will be required to be sub-
mitted prior to approval of the final plat.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Allen moved, Bluhm second to approve the Preliminary Plat No. 87-3
of Pennington Business Park Sixth Subdivision. This is subject to the
following conditions:
1. Describe the boundary description in two parts, with one part for
each Section in which it is located.
2. Submit profile sheets prior to submittal of the final plat.
3. Provide a drainage easement for the storm sewer outfall to the
drainage channel north of Pennington Drive. This will provide access
for the City to maintain the storm sewer and outfall area.
4. Drainage and erosion control plans shall be submitted prior to
final plat approval.
5. Street structural sections need to be presented before approval
of the final plat.
6. All streets will be limited to on -street parking on one side only
to be determined by the developer.
7. Sidewalks are 5' wide on 48 St. N.W. and should be 5' wide on
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yes, �7� ; "JaysW( 0) .Motion carried.
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Strain moved,'Solinger second to approve the Preliminary Plat No.
87-4 of Baihly Heights Second Subdivi,s-ion subject to the following
conditions:
1. Correct the lot width dimensions, at the ROW line of Lots 1
and 2, Block 2 and Lots 8,9,16 and 19, Blk 1.
2. Include the pavement radii of the cul-de-sac.
3. Increase the width of the utility easement on Lots 1 and 2,
Block 2 from a total of 20 feet to a total of 30 feet.
4. Submit drainage and erosion control plans before approval of the
final plat.
5. The applicant will need to provide for a complete utility easement
with a 10 foot depth on Outlot A or obtain an easement across the
abutting property.
6. Correct ( changing from a line
Outlot A where the north/south and
to the cul-de-sac right-of-way.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
to a point ) the plat boundary in
east/west lines intersect adjacen
Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Director stated that the collector
streets will not have a connection to this area. Pedestrian and
vehicle circulation could become a problem. Aldermen stated that
if the property owners in the area want this sort of privacy when
the buy into the area then they have to deal with the problem as
stated by Mr. Plumb and it is not the fault of the City if traffic
or pedestrians have a problem.
Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the Preliminary Plat No.
87-2 of Meadow Hills Fifth Subdivision. This is subject to the
following conditions :
1. A temporary turnaround should be provided at the eastern end of
23rd Street S..W. and shown on the construction drawings.
2. Correct the pavement radii dis trances on both cul-de-sacs.
3. Widen the utility easements between Lots 15 and 16, and 17 and
18 from a total of 10 feet to a total of 20 feet.
4. The applicant will be required to submit an erosion control plat
and grading plan prior to approval of the final plat.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 38-87 approving
the retention of TSP ONE, Inc. for engineering services for
Project No. 6300-N & S- 84 J 8859 to assist in the design of
decorative street lighting for the streetscaping portion of the
Broadway Proejct between 4th Street South and 2nd St. North.
The amount is not to exceed $3,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion
carried. This is to be coordinated with the D-5 Project.
Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 39-87 approvin,
the feasibility report and order a hearing to be held on March 2,
1987 on Project No. 5402-87 J 8960 - Regrading and Resurfacing 20th
Ave. S. W. from 2nd St. S. W. to 5th Street S. W. Ayes (7), Nays
(0).Motion carried.
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E-21 Canfield moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 40-87
accepting the feasibility report and ordering a hearing to be held
on March 2, 1987. This is for Project No. 6212-2-87 J 8981 - San.
Sewer and Watermain Ext. to serve the Knights of Columbus Parcel
on the South Frontage Road TH No. 14 East. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-22 Discussion was held by the Council on the request to add parking
meters in the B-lb zone on 2nd Street S. W. Since only two people
had requested this change, aldermen were concerned about the parking
situation and how it would affect the nearby businesses. Canfield
moved, Bluhm second to put up signs stating that a two hour limit
for parking be implemented as a trial to see how the situation
progresses. If at a later date meters are the answer, then this
can be brought back to the Council. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carrie
E-23 Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 41-87 adding the
following paragraphs to the Sec. B, No Parking Zones:
(231.5) 25th St. N. W. on the north side, from 30th Ave. to 29th
Avenue,at all times.
(23) 30th Avenue N. W. , on the west side, from Valleyhigh Drive
to 25th Street, at all times.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-24 Hunziker moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 42-87 adding
the following paragraphs to the S'06. H , Zone C. 30 minute limited
parking : (15.5 - 1st Ave. S. W. on the E. side, 18 feet , more or
less, in front of the premises known as - 212 1st Avenue S. W.
"Primarily Primitives" - 1 stall.
Add to Section I, Zone C. - 30 minute Parking meters:
(13.5) 1st Avenue S. W. on the East side - 18 feet more or less,
in front of the premises known at 212 lst Ave. S. W. Primarily
Primitives" 1 stall.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-25 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 43-87 author-
izing the City Clerk to advertise for bids the following project:
Project No. 7804-3-85 J 8918 San. Sewer Trunkline alg Salem Road
and County Rd. No. 122 from Green Meadows Pump Station to Approx.
90 feet N. of S. Line'.Sec. 4- T106N, R1W and Project No. 7804-3-86
J 8937 - Watermain to Serve Salem Sound Lying in a part of the SE
1/4 Sec. 9, T14W. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on March 11,
1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-26 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 44-87 authorizini
payment for the extra work covered by Supplemental Agreement No. 1
for Willow Creek Water Service area - Part 1, Water Tower J 8868 -
the Amount was increased in the amount of $5,750.00. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-27 (Allen moved, Strain second to approve the following Resolutions as
adopted by the Public Utility Board.
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Resolution No. 45-87 approving a purchase order with Burmeister Ele.
Co. for distribution transformers in the amount of $7,973.00.
Resolution No. 46-87 approving a purchase order with Lanick and
Liljegren Company for distribution transformers in the amount of
$34 , 69,7.00 .
Resolution No. 47-87 approving a purchase order with Lee Noonan
Company for distribution transformers in the amount of $78,228.00.
Resolution No. 48-87 approving a purchase order with WESCO for
distribution transformers in the amount of $93,225.00
Resolution No. 49-87 approving a purchase order with RTE Corporation
for distribution transformers in the amount of $120,780.00.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester land in the SW 1/4
Section 3, Rochester Township - 11.19 acres northerly:of the end
of 22nd Avenue S. W. of Folwell Drive S. W. was given its first
reading.
Having no further business, Allen moved, Hunziker second to adjourn
the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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.
A Hearing on the Vacation no. 86-20 to vacate a portion of a blanket
utility easement located on Lot 43, Block 1 and Outlot A Townhomes
of Lakeview Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be hear
President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to
adopt Resolution No. 50-87 approving the vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
B-2 A Hearing on the Adoption of Official Street Map 11 for 5th Street
N. W. extension. Wishing to be heard was Tom Meilander of.938 3rd
Ave. S. E. Mr. Meilander owns land behind the Keehn Liquor store
and the.address of 202-204 1st Avenue N. E. He wanted to know what
happens to a piece of property when only a portion is bought to
used by the City to construct a road or anything. President Postier
stated that appraisals are made and that will give the property owner
the amount of worth at the time the City wants to use the land. If
a portion of a piece of property is used, that is taken into consider-
ation when the purchase is made.
Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Director stated that this may be
constructed in the year 1988 with the ROW action and actual construct-
ion scheduled for 1989.
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ishing to be heard was Richard Dison owner of Di/soh's Cleaner's
nd St. No. and 3rd St. N. and Broadway.
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B-2 When Dison's purchased a house at 214 1st Ave. N. E. They did so
with the intent that this be used for parking of the businesses
in this area. They are also concerned about the traffic southbound
on Broadway. He would like a turn off lane to be considered at
3rd Street No. If no turn off lane is provided, traffic would have
to go down a block or two to turn off and his businesses would suffer!
because of that.
Wishing to be heard was Cliff Johnson of the Charter House, Roch.Mn.
He was concerned about his business that is located at 311 2nd
Ave. N. W. If this street is constructed, they would like relief
for trucks to be able to unload in the general area. Mr. David
Rossman, Traffic Engineer stated that a 75' ROW would be left in
the area that Mr. Johnson was concerned and that allowance should be
ample for trucks.
Wishing to be heard was Gary Hayden of the Mayo Foundation.
He is pleased to see this go ahead so that the downtown development
can go ahead.
Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Canfield second to approve the
Official Street Map No.11 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
G-1 Strain moved, Bluhm second to remove the tabled item as follows
from the table: Application for Planned Unit Development (Final
Plan ) No. 85-15 ( Virgils Auto Clinic ) property. Ayes (7), Nays (0'
Motion,carried. After Council discussion, Alderman Bluhm moved,
Canfield second to approve the Final Plan with the dedication of
the additional alley ROW. Upon Roll Call vote Aldermen Bluhm,
Canfield and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (3), Aldermen Allen,
Hanziker, Solinger and Strain voted nay. Nayes (4). Motion did not
carry. Aldermen stated that they voted nay because of the time limit
put on the house presently used for storage. Aldermen stated that a
time limit should be put on this so that it is not used for storage
forever. Alderman Strain moved, Canfield second to approve the
final plan with a time limit put on the house to be removed by
January 1, 1991.. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.Res.50A-87 was adc
F-1 An Ordinance Relating to the Official Street Map; Adopting Official
Street Map Number 11; the proposed ROW for the Extension of 5th
Street North from 4th Ave. N. W.' to 2nd Ave. N. E. was given its
first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance relating to the Final Plan No. 85-15 property granting
this final, plan was given its first reading. This is located at
1101 2nd Street S. W.
Having no further business, Strain moved, Allen second to adjourn the
meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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City Clerk
opted.
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Information Items 2-2-87
1. Notice of Claim - Dean Rich, Jr. Susan Rich, Dean Rich, Sr.
Ref. - City Attorney and Finance Dept.
2. Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes - 1-12-87.
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