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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-1987RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 36 - May 11, 1987 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meting to order at 4:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Canfield;, Hunziker, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. E-1 The Proposed Stipulation Agrement for the Water Reclamation Plant was discussed by the Council. Wishing to be heard was Anton Gregor3 representing AMPI,of Rochester.. He was concerned about the time limit as set by EPA to allow corrective measures on the phosphorus - removal from the various entities in the City of Rochester. He urged the Council to look at the matter carefully for all concerned in this problem. It was stated that the phosphorus that is put into Lake Zumbro has not changed the quality of the lake and that the standards as set forth by the EPA might not be realistic. The City of Rochester cannot come up with a solution to the phosphor us problem in this given time period. Allen moved, Bluhm second to table this decision until the City Administrator can check to see what additional time may be granted the City in order the implement the corrective measures., Alderman Strain commented that he would like to have the date extended Jf possible for.the City to'come up with a realistic workin date of implementation. Having no further discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion to table was carried. E-2 Authorization for a Phosphorus -,Variance request was discussed by the Council. Mr. Marvin Skodje,-.Superintendent of the Water Reclamati6h'Plant stated that he has inquired about grant money to defray expenses on the phosphorus removal at the plant. Mr. Skodje stated that of the 15 cities on the list 9 were eliminated from eligibility. The City of Rochester is still on the list. He feels hopeful that money will be allocated to the City of Rochester thru this source. Mr. Skodje did state that the City of Rochester would do everything they could to remain on the list. He.a.l'so stated that if the City could prove failed technology then we would stand a better chance of remaining on this list. Alderman Canfield wondered how we could prove failed technology. Mr. Skodje stated that thru tests taken all over the City and with: reports from Brown and Caldwell. Alderman Strain wanted to know just where the problem arose. Was it poor design - poor system - poor operators - poor consultants or where or who goofed up on this project. He feels that we owe the people of the City an answer. Alderman Solinger suggested that the City send the Joint Venture group,our engineering consultants,a letter and ask them where or who the problems lies with. 2878 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 36 - May 11, 1987 Agenda Item E-2 Alderman Bluhm thinks we need a third opinion - Since the two reports are conflicting - we should get a third opinion. Alderman Canfield wondered by the overload of phosphorus was not considered when this plant was being built. Mr. Skodje stated that the amount of phosphorus overload was far greater then the plant was designed for. Alderman Hunziker asked what makes the phosphorus overload greater one day as the next? Mr. Skodje stated that the peak overloads are being decreased. but not enough to satisfy the requirements. Alderman Hunziker asked if the peak overloads could be spread and lowering the phosphorus load. Mr. Skodje stated that it could if the overloads could be idenified. Aldermen are concerned about this problem and urged administration to seek answers as quickly as possible. Having no futher discussion, Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 240-87 authorizing the submission of a phosphorus variance request and inviting the Dairy Group and their legal representatives to participate in the submission and presentation of the variance request. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 241-87 amending the Center Place Phase II Agreement as follows: 1. That the purchase price of the development site be reduced from $685,341. to $560,161., 2. That Exhibit D - Esti.mated•Public Improvements and Exhibit E _ Estimated Public costs be amended to reflect the private construction of the Concourse skyway and 3. That BGD5 agrees that in the event that actual Concourse design and constructil costs are less than $250,360., BGD5 will refund 50% of such amount to the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-4 Canfield moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 242-87 approvini, the Agreement with Mn/DOT and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. This will be used for the future TH 52 55th Street N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Limousines; granting a Franchise to Top Hat Partners; amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances Chapter 97 was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 243-87 approving an owner contract with Wynwood Company for Grading Base, Bituminous Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Storm Sewer, Subdrains, Watermain and Service Connections in Foxcroft, Phase I Part "B" . Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business Allen moved, Hunziker second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. City Clerk )n