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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-1987RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2.51 Adjourned Meeting No. 10, September 21, 1987 Agenda Item President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the A-1 following members being present: President Postier,,Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell., Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Aldermen Bluhm moved, Strain seconded, to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1987 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion.carried. B-1 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Initiated Land Use Plan Amendment #87-4 in the Kutzky Park Neighborhood. Wishing to be hea was Suzanne Tuohy, Third 12th Avenue S.W. Ms. Tuohy wished to be assured that the amendment changing the zoning was to single family residential. She -was -given that assurance. Having no one further wishing to speak, President Postier closed the hearing. Aldermen Bluhm moved, Solinger seconded, to adopt Resolutio No. 481-87 approving the Land Use Plan Amendment #87-4 rezoning the area in the Kutzky Park Neighborhood to R-1. district. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Pinewood Third. Having no-one wishing to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Aldermen Strain moved, McConnell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 482-87 approving the final plat with the followingeasements being provided: (1) The utility easement requested by the Water Department, (2) The easements requested by N.W. Bell, and (3) Relocate the easement on Outlot "A" so the adjacent lots to the west of Outlot "A" abut a 10-foot utility easement along their rear lot lines. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Final PUD�for the former White Swan Motel located across from the Bonanza Restaurant on the north side of 4th Street N.W., East of TH 52. Wishing to be heard was Richard Lentz, St. Francis Community Programs, Incorporated, Director of the program to be placed on the location. Mr. Lentz emphasized to the Council the importance of approval of the alternate use of the location as -well as the firstuse; i.e., that of a halfway house. Without the alternate use approval the financial. lending institution would not approve the property. Wishing to be heard was Barbara Erickson, K & K Realty, involved with the selling of the property. She also stated that without the alternate use approval the project would ceas Having no one further wishing to speak, President Postier closed the hearing. Aldermen Canfield moved, Solinger seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 483-87 approving the Final PUD for the former White Swan Motel with the two conditions recommended by the Planning Staff and instructing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance rezoning the property toa "B" PUD zoning district. The two conditions were: (1) The PUD project provide outdoor lighting acceptable to the Crime Resistance Unit to make the parking areas safe. Also the fire escape doors should have flush mounted fire apparatus with no external keywa/s. (2) The developer provide a new certificate of survey for this specif'c parcel under consideration, as well as the adjacent parcels. Discussion. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 952 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 10, September 21, 1987 Agenda Item B-3 (cont) d A1-derman.McConnelarno.ted;thaf a'tel.eyisf;on'"presentati.,on:aalked""about the'hardships that those persons currently Tiving.in the facility would face because of displacement. He asked what would happen to these individuals. Claude Glatzmeier, owner of -the property, in- dicated that those persons are now residing in-an.adjacent apartment complex. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Zone Change #87-12 from"the R-2 (Low Density Residential) District to the M=1'(Light Industrial) District on Property in Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 1, Marchant First Subdivision. Wish- ing to be heard was Lee Cox, 1931.Second Avenue S.E., in opposition to the zone change. Mr. Cox noted that-this.is a residential neigh- borhood and the zone change would allow anything (even a junkyard) to be permitted in the area. Wishing to be heard was Don Anderson, Satisfaction Real Estate, representing the seller of the property. Mr. Anderson noted that the property would be used as an off-street parking lot for the Regency South.Motel. Wishing to be heard was Vern Johnson, 1831 Second Avenue S.E., opposing the. zone change; he wished to keep the area a single-family neighborhood. Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing.. Aldermen Strain moved, Hunziker seconded, to deny the zone change for Lots-3, 4, 5, Block 1, Marchant First Subdivision. Discussion. Alderman Strain noted that the -property in question is a neighborhood single family residential area one block off Broadway but that was no reason to rezone and force families to move. He note that if a very large area was bought for such purposes and rezoned, it might be possible but not when the area is small such as this one. Aldermen commented on future concerns regarding such problems in the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing to Consider Local Improvement Project No. 6303-2-87 (J-8994 "Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extensions from 3rd Avenue-S.E. to Serve GNS Fencing and Others in 0il City% Wishing to be heard was Richard Baker, Baker Oil Company, expressing concern that the project would not be of much benefit to many and that the cost might be ex- cessive; he was opposed to the project. Wi..shing to be heard was Lawrence Griffin, GNS Fencing, one of the property owners requesting, the project. Mr. Griffin explained that the property owners affected had all agreed and that the lines would not be affecting the Baker Oil property. Having no.further persons wishing to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Aldermen McConnell moved, Strain seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 484-87 ordering Project 6303-2-87•(J-8994) to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meetinq No. 10, September 21, 1987 Agenda Item. D-1 Aldermen Bluhm.moved, Solinger seconded, to approve the requested split of assessments on Plat 1960, Parcel 05400 from Blanche Lair contingent upon Public Services approval. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Aldermen Solinger moved, Canfield seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 488-87 entering into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Service Energy Division accepting their $40,000 grant and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.said grant. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 I Aldermen Strain moved,.Bluhm seconded, to.adopt Resolution No. 489-87 entering into an agreement for. State Aid for Airport Maintenance and Operation and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such agree- ment on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Aldermen.Hunziker moved, Canfield seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 490-87 enteri.ng into an agreement with TSP Engineering of Rochester for a feasibility study on the present Airport Terminal building heat ing system and to authorize the Mayor and City -Clerk to execute such agreement. Ayes (7),-Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Aldermen Strain moved, McConnell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 491-87 entering into a supplemental agreement with Miller-Dunwiddie Architects to extra work associated with Phase II of the Hanger Additions and Remodeling program at a cost, of $9,268.97 and author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such agreement. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Aldermen Solinger moved, Bluhm seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 492-87 awarding the contract for Airport Terminal Building thermopane window replacement,iestroom remodeling and main lobby decor modifica- tions (J-6942) to Larson Construction Company at a cost of $179,400 and authorizing the Mayor and.City Clerk to execute such contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Aldermen McConnell moved, Canfield seconded, to -make payments to Shafer Contracting Company for $221,328.8.1 and McGhie and Betts, Incorporated for.,$51,989.00 for work accomplished in connection with the Terminal Ramp.Concrete Panel Replacement Project (J76943). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Aldermen Strain moved, Canfield seconded, to approve the following licenses and bonds: Raffle - Women's Association of the Minnesota Orchestra, November 14, 1987; Annual Dance - Columbus Building Assoc- iation;.Cement Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters and Driveways - Roger D. Peterson; Cigarette Sales - Asian Food Store. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. 295 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2954 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 10, September 21, 1987 Agenda Item E-9 E-10 E-11 E-12 Aldermen Solinger moved, Bluhm seconded, to approve the issuance of. an On -Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor license to BGD5 Limited Partnership DBA Radisson Hotel Centerplace contingent upon completion of the project and issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Aldermen Hunziker moved, McConnell seconded, to'approve a Marathon fo Education on October 3, 1987'for the Knights of -Columbus. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion 'carried. Aldermen Hunziker moved, Bluhm seconded, to approve the semi-monthly payment•of the accounts payable for the City of Rochester in the amount of $1,896,560.73. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Aldermen Strain moved, Hunziker seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 493-87 and Resolution No..494-87 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a tanker and pumper truck for the Rochester Fire Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Aldermen Strain moved, McConnell seconded, to approve the preliminary plat of Tyrol Hills located in the Willow Creek Sanitary Sewer Distri with the following ten conditions: (1) The effectof traffic should bt researched by the developer with the assistance of the engineering division at MNDOT. A noise easement should be provided if noise leve' on Lots 1, 10, 11 or 12 of Block 2 are.exceeded. (2) A complete erosit and runoff control plan should be submitted incorporating any plat modifications necessary to meet the standards of the Zoning Ordinance (3) Extending the right-of-way for,the north -south street all the way to Woodbine Street SE as it is "suggested" by the plat drawing. Recol show this 66 foot wide strip from the south end of the north -south street to Woodbine Street.is owned by the developer. This additional 247.5 feet of right-of-way should be dedicated and the road construct( to provide interior access between this plat and .the Woodbine neighbor hood as well as a secondary access for the.area'back to TH 63. (4) As recommended by.MNDOT, the Frontage Road.to the north of this plat shot be pulled.back to the east from the median crossing to provide better stacking distance. The gravel top,-16 foot.wide, surface on the Front age road outside.plat should also be upgraded to a 24-foot surface design. The Frontage Road will be the major access point to this development. (5) As recommended by the Water Department, capped water - main and lateral connection pipe should be put in at this time so the road will not have to be dug up when public water is available. (6) Private deed restrictions should require 30 foot side street sideyard setbacks for.structures along the sides.of Lot 1 and 4, Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 4, which abut the outlot.. The plat is designed for these lots to be corner lots .in the future so they should.maintain corner lot setbacks. (7) The new road called "North -South Street" should be titled as a numbered "Avenue" according to street naming policies. (8) The storm sewer outlet between Lots 1 and 2, Block 4 should be extended back to the end of the lots or the drainage ease- ment shaped to contain the water so it won't allow runoff across the :t ld I� 1 Agenda Item E-12 (cont) E-13 E-14 E-15 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 10, September 21, 1987 lot. (9) NW Bell has requested additional easements as shown on the attached plat.' These should be provided on the final plat. (10) The developer must provide financial assurance acceptable to the County Engineer for the road and drainage improvements before the plat pro- ceeds to the County Board.. Also street sign deposits should be pro- vided. Discussion. Jeff.,Ellerbush, Planning Department, informed the Counci that the developerhad gone back to the Planning and Zoning Commissio and convinced them.that Condition No. 5 pertaining to the capped watermain and lateral connection pipe did not need to be put in and that the private wells would be.acceptable. Aldermen were concerned about not putting in the pipe for future hookups. Don Borcherding, Yaggy-Colby Associates, representing the developer, explained that it was felt that.the cost of laying water pipes and the possible deterioration of such pipes over a long period.of`years outweighed - the advantage at this time. He also noted that the cost of laying the pipes would be excessive. All lots will be connected to the Willow Creek Sanitary District. Council asked that a comparison of costs and factors of the water problem be developed by the architect and presented to the Council the next time the plat comes before the Council. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Aldermen Canfield moved, Bluhm seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 495-87 ordering Project 6110=87.(J-8953) "Street Resurfacing, Con- crete Curb and Gutter and Concrete Driveway Approaches on Elton. Hills Drive N.W. from 16th Avenue N.W. to 5th Avenue N.W." to be made. Discussion. Alderman Solinger felt that the cost of the pro- ject ($570,200.00) and the assessments to property owners in the amount of $182,170.00 was too high. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Motion carried. Alderman Solinger voted nay. Aldermen Hunziker moved, Strain seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 496=87 approving amendments to CY87 Rochester City Lines contract and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such contract amend- ments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Aldermen B1.uhm moved, Canfield seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 497-87 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of the assessment roll and Resolution No. 498-87 ordering a hearing for October 19, 1987.on Sidewalk Replacement Project #1 (J-8943) "Between 7th Street N.W. and llth Avenue/TH 52 North". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 Aldermen Strain moved, Bluhm seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 499-87 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project 6303-2-87 (J-8994) "Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension From 3rd Avenue S.E. to Serve GNS Fencing and Others in Oil City". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 219155 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL .CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 10, September 21, 1987 Agenda Item E-17 I Aldermen Solinger mvoed, Hunziker seconded, to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Rochester Public Utilities Board: Resolution 500-87 requesting the Mayor of the City.of Rochester to designate the week of October 4-10`to celebrate the contributions of community -owned public power. Resolution 501-87 approving Amendment No. 1 to with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for transformer losses. the power sales contra t reducing the adjustment Resolution 502-87 entering into a purchase -order agreement with RTE Corporation for furnishing 1 - 15kV Padmount Switch, 2-600A, 2-200A and 2 - 15kV Padmount Switch, 4-600A. The amount of the agreement is $20,699.00.' Resolution 503-87 entering into a'grant.agreement with the State of Minnesota for a matching -fund grant for the repair of the Lake Zumbro Dam in the amount of $150,000:00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Aldermen Strain moved, Bluhm seconded, to adopt Resolution No..504-87 accepting the low base bid of A.E. Benike in the.amount of $3,023,000 for construction of the First Street Parking.Ramp and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance rezoning certain property creating a Planned Unit Develol ment District known as PUD-B-91 and amending Ordinance No. 1659, known as the zoning ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given a first reading (.White Swan Motel). Having no further business, Aldermen Hunziker moved, Canfield seconder to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M Ayes (7), Nays (0): Motion carried. Deputyl C1-ty C1 e r k Information: Claim - Mrs. Nellie Tews - Referred to City Attorney and Finance Dept 1