HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-19872866 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
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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, Hunziker second to approve the minutes of the April 6,
1987. Ayes (7), Nay (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Hunziker second to approve the appointment of Steven
Weist to fill the vacancy of Motor Operator in the Fire Department
effective June 1, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Bluhm moved, Strain second to approve the appointment of Kenneth M.
Dose to fill the position of Firefighter in the Fire Department
effective June 1, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
This item of Ice Cream Vendors will be taken up at the evening meet-
ing.
Allen moved, Canfield second to approve free Saturday parking at all
street meters and metered parking lots during the major construction
period in the downtown ( Fall, 1988 ). This date is set to expire
December 31, 1988.
Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 215-87 authoriz-
ing the reconveyance and exchange of the corrected deeds with Sandage
Company - This is in connection with the construction of flood contro'
structure WR-6A. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Hunziker second to approve the request received from
the Rochester Post Bulletin to sponsor the fireworks for the Fourth
of July celebration at Silver Lake on July 4, 1987 and Rochesterfest
Ion June 27, 1987 in Foster Arends Park ( daytime display ). Ayes
(7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-5 1131uhm moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses & bonds:
Dennis Glasrud, Kasson, requests approval of his application for a
license to construct Cement Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters, and Drive-
ways in the City of Rochester for the period ending December 31, 1987
Gregory Walters, Rochester, requests approval of his application for
a Master Installer's License for Heating, Ventilating and Air Condit'
ioning for the period ending December 31, 1987.
People's Natural Gas, Rochester, requests approval of the application
for a Contractor's License for Heating, Ventilating and Air -Condition,
for the period ending December 31, 1987.
Mark Cassidy, Rochester, request approval- of his application for a
Master Installer's License for Heating, Ventilation and Air -Condition -
for the period ending December 31, 1987.
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E-5 Mike LaPlant, Rochester, requests approval of his application for a
Master Installer's License for the period ending Eecember 31, 1987.
Cassidy Mechanical, Rochester, requests approval of the application
for a Contractor's License for Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditi
for the period ending December 31, 1987.
Tilson Auto Repair, 704 12th St. S.E., requests approval to sell
cigarettes by Vending Machine for the period ending March 31, 1988
PDQ Food Store #208, 1724 37th St. N.W., requests approval to sell
Cigarettes Over -The -Counter for the period ending March 31, 1988.
The Olmsted County Agricultural Association (Olmsted County Free Fail
requests approval of the Council to hold a Temporary On -Sale Non -
Intoxicating Malt Liquor (3.2 Beer) License for August 3rd through
9th, 1987 during the Olmsted County Fair.
Big Top Productions, Incorporated requests approval of the applicatic
for a Circus License for the Toby Tyler Circus on June 17, 1987.
The March of Dimes request approval to hold a raffle on May 16, 1987
at Barclay Square. They are requesting that the 30-day waiting perioc
for the license be waived.
Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Olmsted County Chapter, requests
approval of their application for a raffle on September 24, 1987.
RENEWAL LICENSE
Cigarettes
Vending Machine - 1
Vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays
Hillcrest Country Kitchen
1635 Highway 52 North
Rochester, Mn. 55901
(0).Motion carried.
E-5A Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 216-87 approving
the subordination agreement with the First National Bank of Rochester
wherein the City's rights under the Phase II Agreement for the
Center Place project shall be the subordinate to the lien of a
certain mortgage given to First Bank Rochester; and the City shall
be granted an option to repurchase certain property for the sum
of $560,161. in the event of default in repayment of mortgage.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-6 Hunziker moved, Allen second to approve the request received from
the Rochester Park and Recreation Department and the Rochester Centel
for Independent Living for a Wheel-A-Thon on June 27, 1987 around
Silver Lake Park. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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E-7 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the Accounts Payable in
the amount of $1,049,758.22 - list filed in the City Clerk's office -
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-8 Hunziker moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 217-87 authoriz-
ing the Department of Public Safety to move the motorcycle testing
area from 34th Avenue N. W. to Industrial Lane N. W. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-9 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 218-87 instructing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 8605, J 8936 San-
itary Sewer extension to serve Aspens Townhomes and others, Also
Watermain extension along the south side of 2nd Street S. W. from
23rd Avenue to 450 feet West and Project No. 8605- J 8963 Watermain
from 2nd Street S. W. to serve the Aspens Townhome Project.
The bids will be opened on May 27, 1987 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-10 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 219-87 and
220-87 referring the following project to the Public Services Dept.
for a feasibility report and ordering a public hearing to be held on
June 1, 1987.on Project No. 8416 J 8887 - Alley Resurfacing behind
the Holiday Inn Downtown from 2nd Street S. E. to 3rd Street S. E.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-11 Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No: 221-87 and 222-87
referring the following project to the Public Services Dept.
for a feasibility report and ordering a public hearing to beheld on
June 1, 1987 on Project No. 8705 J 8996 - Watermain Ext. along the
West Frontage Road, 51st St. N. W. and Tongen Avenue to serve Lot 6
Tongen 1st Sub. and others. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-12 Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 223-87
approving the transaction to pay Cordul Establishment, Inc.
$266,100.00 for the fee taking , access control and temporary
easements necessary for Mn/DOT Project 5508, and with the understand-
ing that the State of Minnesota will reimburse the City $114,000.00
of that payment, plus interest and that the City shall be responsible
for 1987 real estate taxes on the acquired property. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-13 - Strain moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 224-87
dedicating as street easement 98 square feet of area on the Northwest
corner of 6th Street S. W. at South Broadway and also dedicating as
street easement 50 square feet of area on the Northwest corner of
West Center Street at North Broadway. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion
carried.
E_-14 Canfield moved, Bluhm second to approve the purchase offer of
$37,500 for the former SuperAmerica Station site located at 225
3rd Avenue S. E. This site will be needed in the future for the
flood control project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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E-15 Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 225-87 awarding
the low bid of $349,996.00 to Engineering America for Bolted Steel
( Construction of a 1,000,000 gallon water storage reservoir
valve pit, pipe v-& ults, access road and site grading ) Alderman
Solinger wondered if bolted steel was O.K. Roger Plumb, Public
Services Dept. stated that this size of tank was O.K. to put up
using bolted steel. Doug Rovang, Water Supterintendent of the
City stated that this type is used all over and works fine.
Alderman Hunziker wondered when the little tanks leak. He was told
right away and that the City would have a bigger tank and should not
leak. Having no more dicussion, vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-16 Canfield moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 226-87
awarding the low bid of $95,679.01 to Road Constructors, Inc.
for Project No. 5402-87 J 8960 - Regrading and Resurfacing on 20th
Avenue S. W. from 2nd Street S. W. to 5th Street S. W. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-17 Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 227-87 awarding
the low bid of $41,974.00 to Austin P. Keller Co. for Project
No. 6237-4-86 J 8979 - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension along
the North side of 37th Street N. W. from West River Road to the
East Line of Lot 1, Block 1, SUmmit Square. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-18 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt the following resolutions as
approved by the Public Utility Board:
Resolution No. 228-87 approving the agreement with the Illinois
Central Gulf Railroad, Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Co.
and Dakota Mn. and Eastern Railroad for shipment of coal from West
Harrisburg, Illinois to Roch. Mn.
Resolution No. 229-87 approving a purchase order agreement with
General Electric Co. for furnishing 1 transformer in the amount of
$323,533.00.
Resolution No. 230-87 approving a purchase order agreement with BBC
Brown Boveri, Inc. for 2 circuit breakers in the amount of
$174,750.20.
Resolution No. 231-87 approving a purchase order agreement with
Lanick and Liljegren Co. for a fault interrupter in the amount of
$31,240.00.
Resolution No. 232-87 approving a purchase order agreement in the
amount of $146,500.00 for 7 cubicles of 13.8kV Metalclad Switchgear.
This is with BBC Brown Boveri Inc.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Alcoholic Beverage Sales; providing for
various license classes, designating license processing and approval
procedures, and specifying restrictions applicable to such sales;
amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 125A
thereto; repealing Rochester Code of Ordinances Chapters 125 and 126
in their entirety. This was given its second reading. Bluhm moved,
Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read.Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4; Knights of Columbus and
adjacent property 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 Relating to Bicycles; Relating to the sale of unclaimed
bicycles; amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 131.04
was given its second reading. Hunziker moved, Solinger second to
adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
F-1 Discussion was held by the Council on the Ordinance granting a
limousine franchise to Top Hat Partners. It was mentioned by
Alden Wildfeuer of 1258 17th Avenue S. W. Apt # 4 Roch.' Mn. that
Top Hat had been seen running routes that were not licensed in
Rochester as well as serving champagne. Dave Brandt of Rochester
Transportation also stated that he saw this company running routes
in Rochester. President Postier stated that this Ordinance should
not be read the second time until this matter is investigated further
Allen moved, Hunziker second to table the second reading of this
Ordinance. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
G-1 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to remove the Request to extend
utilities servicing Foxcroft Subdivision from the table. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried. After Council discussion, it was noted that
the motion would be stated as follows: " approve the extension
of Project No. 8505 J 8919 from manhole No. 17 to 19 ( Sewer and
Water ) and that the developers would not object to the assessments
if it was extended from 19 to North boundary (development ) line.
It was also stated that the Council would not commit in advance
of a 5 year deferrment of the assessment /or when developed.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Having no further business, Solinger moved, Allen second to adjourn
the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7),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,
Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None.
B-1 A Hearing on the PUD No. 87-4 for a Planned Unit Development
(Concept Statement ) for Ftksdal Motel Parking,on properties at
1220, 1216, 1212 and the vacant lot at 1208 l'st St. S. W. Wishing
to be heard was Ron Bailey of Yaggy Colby Architects, Roch. Mn. He
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B-1 stated that they would like to have the second exit driveway
included in this plan. He stated that the rush hour traffic should
not be a problem with the second exit. Alderman Canfield stated
that the lighting in this area would be addressed in the final
plan and he had no:_. problems with the additional exit. Having no
one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed tI
hearing. Canfield moved, Strain second to approve the concept state•
ment and include the two driveways. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion
carried.
B-2 A Hearing on the Repeal of the Ordinance No. 2146 and No. 1875
related to the Official Street Map for the 41st Street N. W. Inter-
change. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Solinger second to instruc
the City Attorney to draw up the necessary Ordinance changing this
Official Street Map. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-3 A Hearing on the vacation of 1st Street S. W. for the Center Place
Project. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to
continue the hearing until the May 18, 1987 meeting. Ayes (7),
Nays_(0).Motion carried.
B-4 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a ten foot utility easement in
Lot 1, Block 1, Westwood First Subdivision. Having no one present
that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing.
Bluhm moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 233-87 approving
the vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-5 A Hearing on the Application for Federal Transit Assistance for
Construction of a Skyway/ 100 Block 2nd Street S. W. Having no
one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the
hearing.. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resoltuion No. 234-87
approving tn'e application and submission of this document to the
Urban Mass Transportation Administration. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Proposed project No. 6314-3-87 J 8966 - Reconstructi
of 14th Avenue S. W. from 633 feet South of 2nd Street S.W. to
6th Street S. W. Wishing to be heard was Barb Acorn of 534 14th
Avenue S. W. and was speaking on behalf of the 14 residents of the
area. They would like this continued for a couple of weeks in order
for the neighbors to get more information on this. Having no one
else present that wished to be heard, Canfield moved, Hunziker second
to continue this hearing for two weeks. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion
carried. ( NOTE: this hearing was not closed. )
B-7 A Hearing on the proposed project No. 6206-1-86 J 8927 - Relining
of the existing Sanitary Sewer in 5th Street N. E. from loth Avenue
N. E. to llth Avenue N. E. Having no one present that wished to be
heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved,
Hunziker second to table this for two weeks for more information.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried..
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A Hearing on the Proposed project No. 6110-87 J 8953— Resurfacing
of Street, Concrete Curb and Gutter and Concrete Driveway approaches
on Elton Hills Drive N. W. from 16th Avenue N. W. to 5th Avenue N. W.
Wishing to be heard was Mary Farrell of 1332 Elton Hills Drive.
She wanted to know if this street is resurfaced would heavy traffic
be allowed and would this generate more traffic? Al Toddie of
Public Services stated that it is a state aid street and the surface
is governed by the regulations of the state. Wishing to be heard wa!
Elroy Gaedy of 1308 Elton Hills Dr. and wondered if they were
assessed for the street can they be assessed again for the same
thing? Al Toddie stated that only 1" will be assessed. Mr. Toddie
also.stated that the sewer will be upgraded so that flooding will
not be as bad as in the past. President Postier stated that the
1" resurfacing that is assessed is considered normal maintenance
for a street.
Wishing to be heard was Bill Larson of 2321 Elton Hills Drive and is
in favor of this project. He is also worried about the trees in
the area and would like them saved. He was informed that most of
the trees would be saved. Mr. Larson also wondered if his approach
to his driveway would be damaged and would have to be redone. Mr.
DeVries of the Public Services Dept. stated that they would be O.K.
Mr. Roger Plumb, of the Public Services Dept. will check this out
to be sure the approach is up to code.
Wishing to be heard was Kent Campbell of 904 Elton Hills Drive.
He he was concerned about the amount of his assessment.
Wishing to be heard was Mrs. Ronald Morrie of 2104 Elton Hills Dr.
and she was concerned about the curb that was installed 3 yrs. ago.
The contractor left a lip that is hazardous for people. Mr. Plumb,
Public Services Director will check this out. Mrs. Morrie stated
that her house vibrates so bad., when cars hit this lip that her
pipes are going bad.
Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing. No action will be taken upon a motion
to table for 1 month made by Bluhm and second by Hunziker. Ayes (7)
Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-9 A Hearing on the proposed project - Sidewalk Replacement No. 1-1987
J 8987. East Center Street to 4th Street S. E. and Zumbro River to
llth Avenue S. E.
Harold DeVri-es presented slides on the area in the construction zone,
Wishing to be heard was Mary Wilson of 210 6th Avenue S. E. She
had pictures of the area on her property that was marked. She
does not think that her sidewalk is in bad condition and should not
be replaced. Also she wanted to know how much the assessment would
be in the event the City did put in new walk.
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Wishing to be heard was Tom Dashow of 204 6th Avenue S. E. He
was opposed to this sidewalk. He thinks it is unnecessary. He
,would like to see this project tabled for 2 or 3 years.
Wishing to be heard was George Paulson of 208 6th Avenue S. E. He
wanted more details on lineal feet and structural detail. Mr.
DeVries answered his questions. Mr. Paulson also was informed that
he could take out his own permit and put it in himself. He would
have to get the specifications from Public Services Dept. first.
Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Bluhm second to adopt
Resolution No. 235-87 ordering the project to be made and order
bids to be advertised and opened at 11:00 A.M. on June 9, 1987.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 2-1987 J 8988 -
llth Avenue S. E. to 19th Avenue S. E. and East Center to 4th St.
S. E. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt
Resolution No. 236-87 ordering the project to be made and authorized
the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M.
on June 9, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the New SIdewalk Project No. 3-1987 - Various locations.
S. Side of 41st St. N W. ( llth Ave. W. to sidewalk inplace ). 29th
Avenue N. W. and 26th Street N. W. ( Birchwood Knoll Acres ). Nly an,
Ely sides Evergreen Dr. N. W. (fill-ins ). 25th Ave. N. W. ( 19th St
S. to Swlk inplace. fill-ins and easement). S. side 6th Street N. W
(llth Ave. W. to sidewalk inplace ). S. side 7th St. N. W.
(Cascade Creek West to llth Avenue N. W. ). East Side 9th Ave. N. W.
(5th Street to Cascade Creek ). 3 lots in Pinewood Hills ( 20th
Avenue N. E., 21st Avenue N. E., 16th N.E. ) - 2817 56th St. N. W.;
5603 25th Avenue N. W. - Washington School Curb and Gutter ( E.
side llth Avenue N. W.- 12th St. S. to curb inplace ). East side
of S. Broadway ( 9th Street N. to bridge ). N. & S. side 28th
Street N. W. ( fill-ins W. of 18th Ave. ).
Wishing to be heard was Roger Christenson of Rochester and wanted
to know the price per lineal foot. He was told approx. $8.00 to
$8.50.
Wishing to be heard was Don Kirkoff of 1834 Evergreen Dr. N. W.
He is opposed to this sidewalk.
Wishing to be heard was Jean Dahling of 414 9th Avenue N. W. She
wanted to know why this walk was not put on the other side of the
road. Mr. Plumb stated that when.flood'contr.ol is implemented the
footbridge will be replaced and the walk should not be put in the
flood area. Ms. Dahling still thinks that the sidewalk should be
put on the football field side of the street because that is where
the people walk. She said that the footbridge is in really bad shape
and the general area needs to be cleaned up. Mr. Plumb stated that
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B-111 he would check this area for her.
Wishing to be heard was Joe Dahling of 414 9th Avenue N. W. and asked
why have the people pay for the sidewalk when it should be placed
on the opposite side where it is used and a path can them be followed
by the users without crossing the street. Alderman Canfield agreed
that it would make more sense to put the sidewalk where people used
them. Mr. Roger P1umb,Public Services Director stated that this
could be put outside of the floodway so that it would not be torn
up.
Wishing to be heard was Clarence Horst of 2821 26th Avenue N. W. and
stated that in the area where he lived, the developer was supposed to
have installed sidewalks and did not. He stated that the homeowners
were concerned about this and did not want to pay.
Wishing to be heard was Denny Weestrand of Rochester, Mn. He was
opposed to sidewalk being put in the area on 9th St. S. E. He stated
that no one used it. Alderman Solinger asked him if no walk was
necessary with all that traffic? Mr. Weestrand stated that they
would have a drainageway between the sidewalk and his stores. Mr.
Plumb then informed him that the drainageway would be filled.
Alderman Strain also stated that this would keep the people off.the
dangerous parking lots.
Wishing to be heard was Mabel Littenhouse of 9th Ave. N. W. She
does not want or need the walk. She said only a few children from
Lourdes use it a little bit.
Wishing to be heard was Robert Bauer of 2641 41st , Avenue N. E.
and inquired about where to get a permit if he wanted to put in his
walks prior to City bidding. Mr. DeVries gave him the information.
Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President
Postier closed the hearing.
After Council discussion Alderman Canfield stated that he was in
favor of eliminating the footbridge walk and would like no sidewalks.
Alderman Allen stated that they should get the bridge fixed and delet
that part of the sidewalk on the east side of 9th Ave. Having no
further Council discussion, Solinger moved, Canfield second to
adopt Resolution No. 237-87 ordering the project to be made and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00
A.M. on June 9, 1987. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-12 A Hearing on the Sidewalk Replacement No. 4 -1987 J 8992 - Various
locations City Wide -
Wishing to be heard was Dale Morris owner of the Octopus Car Wash.
was present and was concerned about the in -drive at the car wash
and stated that he was going to replace the sidewalk himself. He
wondered if it was o.k. to use 8" on surface on the thru way instead
of 5 - 7"? He was told this is O.K.
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B-12 Wishing to be heard was Chuck DeWitz of 1801 Cascade Street and
is living on the corner of 18th Ave. N. W. and would like Mr.
DeVries to take a look at this and see if a wheelchair ramp could
be installed. Mr. DeVries will look at this.
Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postie
closed the hearing. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution
No. 238-87 ordering the project to be made and instructed the City
Clerk to advertise for bids on June 9, 1987 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7),
Nayes (0), Motion carried.
B-13 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 6303-4-79 J 211
Construction of West River Parkway from Elton Hills Drive N. W. to
41st St. N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Allen second
to adopt Resolution No. 239-87 accepting the assessment. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-14 A Hearing on the Zone Change No. 87-3 from the M-1 ( Light Industrial
Flood Fringe ) District to the B-4 (General Business Flood Fringe )
District on .75 acres on property located along the east side of
South Broadway between 9th Street S. E. and 9 112 Street S. E.
It was noted that the Planning staff and the Planning Commission
denied this change. Wishing to be heard was Denny Weestrand of
Rochester, Mn. and is the applicant. Mr. Weestrand wants this change
so that the property can be used. This property is in a commercial
area and a B-4 zone would allow him to use it. Solinger moved,
Hunziker second to deny the zone change. Ayes (5), Nays (2).
Aldermen Bluhm and Allen voting nay. Alderman Bluhm questioned Alder
man Solinger as to why he moved to deny. Alderman Solinger stated
that it was toynarrow with the ROW running by the railroad.
Alderman Bluhm stated that he doesn't know why the Council should be
concerned about what use the developer would have for a narrow
piece of property and why the City should protect him.
E-1 The item of Proposed Ice Cream Vending Policy was discussed by the
Council. Allen moved, Strain second to take this item back to the
Committee of the Whole and decide what rules and regulations they
want to implement on this policy. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance regarding the Official Street Map No. 6 was given its
first reading.
Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn
the meeting until May 11, 1987 at 4:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
City Clerk
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1. Injury - letter - Irene Johnson fell on sidewalk - referred
to City Attorney and Finance.
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Regular Meeting N o. 35 - May 4, 1987
Information Section - Cont.
2. Notice of Claim received from Bor-Son Construction ,Inc.
regarding the Mayo Civic Center project. Referred to the
Insurance Company and City Attorney.
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