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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1987Fr 2802 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item A-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, 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. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2893 Regular Meeting No. 26- February 2, 1987 Agenda Item 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 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2804 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item 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 1 1 Agenda Item E-15 E-16 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 29° )5 Vrd N. . yes, �7� ; "JaysW( 0) .Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL �� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 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. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA '� Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item 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. Agenda Item F-1 A-1 B-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular MPatina No_ 26 - FPhruary 2, 19R7 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. 1 ishing to be heard was Richard Dison owner of Di/soh's Cleaner's nd St. No. and 3rd St. N. and Broadway. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 281-)9 Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item 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. r City Clerk opted. x 2810 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 26 - February 2, 1987 Agenda Item Information Items 2-2-87 1. Notice of Claim - Dean Rich, Jr. Susan Rich, Dean Rich, Sr. Ref. - City Attorney and Finance Dept. 2. 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