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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting No. 19 - December 7, 1987
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Bluhm,
Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, Solinger.and Strain. Absent: None.
Hunziker moved, Solinger second to approve the minutes of November 16I,
and November 24, 1987 meetings. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the appointment of Bruce W.
Berg to fill the position of Firefighter in the Fire Dept. effect.
January 4, 1988. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to approve the appointment of Sara
Qualey of 2212 112 Second St. S. W. and Suzanne Greenleaf of 1068
Plummer Lane S. W. to the Committee on Urban Environment. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
Randy Larson of 1445 4th Avenue S. W. who is employed by Suskovic
Jewelers in the Holiday Inn Downtown wished to be heard.
Mr. Larson urged the Council to suspend the enforcement of parking
meters and charging for parking ramps until after the Christmas
season. He stated that the businesses downtown have suffered this
year because of the construction that is occurring in the downtown
area. He presented the Council with a petition containing signatures
of other supporting downtown businessess.
Alderman Canfield responded with the fact that if free parking is
granted, employees of various places would park free all day and the
shopping public would not find any place at all. Mr. Larson stated
that he realized this, but if the employees were told to go to the
ramp, he feels that this would be a solution of the street parking.
Alderman Strain stated that rates are given for monthly parking in th,
ramps and that Sat. and Sun. is free parking in downtown Rochester.
Also, he reminded the Council that we have contracts with a ramp
management company and the City is obligated to pay them.
Mr. Larson stated that he would be happy to work out a solution to
the downtown parking problem in the future, but urged the Council to
allow free parking just for a couple of Christmas weeks.
Alderman McConnell is in agreement with Aldermen Canfield and Strain.
However, he feels that this parking is a problem and would like to
see this studied further.
Alderman Bluhm also realizes that a problem exists, but is in
agreement with the other aldermen that this cannot be free.
Alderman Solinger stated that he has been,in favor of free parking
in the City. However after reviewing other cities with the same
problem -he has decided that parking meters are a good control. He
stated that Santa Monica Calif. took out the meters and soon put them
back in. They needed to control parking.
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President Postier stated that he has seen employees plugging meters
and staying in the same place for a long period of time. Also he
feels that if parking is free employees would park in the same spot
all day and businesses would lose the space. President Postier
recommends that this matter be referred to the Public Services Depa
for further study and if they come up with a solution, this matter
would be brought before the Council for action.
Aldermen agreed with President Postier's suggestion and the matter
was referred to Public Services.
Canfield moved, Hunziker second to establisha hearing date for
December 21, 1987 on the issuance of Revenue Bonds in the amount of
559 00,000. - CAM 7rywasHaoggital. -Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carrie
eso ution No. pte .
A request for purchasing City property at the S. W. corner of 6th
St. N. W. was brought before the Council. The City purchased this
property in the early 1970's for use as a part of the northwest
diagonal. associated with the proposed one-way street system.
Alderman Strain was concerned about possible future need - as a two
way connection. Alderman Canfield was also concerned about the
appraisal cost and future need for this property.
Stevan Kvenvold, City Administrator will research this and bring this
matter back to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Bluhm moved, McConnell second to refer the selection of a street name
for the extension of 5th Street N. W./N.E. from 4th Ave. N. W. to
2nd Avenue N. E. to the Planning Commission for their recommendation.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Canfield moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 580-87 and 581-
87 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on one pumper
fire truck and one tanker truck. Bids to b6 opened on January 20,.,
1987 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
McConnell moved, Hunziker second to approve the following licenses an
bonds:
Application for a single gambling event received from Lourdes Dev.
Fund.
Request received from V.F.W. Post # 429 Robb- Wehrs of 204 4th St.
S. W. for a Sunday On -Sale Intx. Liquor License.
Request received from Ace Carpet Co. 1431 Hwy 52 North for an auction
permit for Nov. 28. The request for a waiver of the bond is granted.`
Request received from Norwest National Bank for an auction for merch-
andise at 2410 Hwy 63 North. The same is held on Nov. 23 and prior
approval of the Council was received.
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E-5 Request received from The Aviary Rest. for a Single Dance Permit
for Nov. 25, 1987. ( This received prior approval from the Council).
Request received from Ken Ludwig for a house moving permit for
Nov. 20, 1987. The house will be moved from 1530 East Center St.
(East Park) to Route # 3, Box 187-A. This also received prior approvE
Renewal - Annual gambling license from Church of St. Pius X,.Roch.
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Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-6 Hunziker moved, McConnell second to approve the Accounts Payable in
the amount of $5,528,501.06. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
List is on file with.the City Clerk.
E-7 Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the request for a pay raise
for Donald Timmerman. The request was for the advancement of one
pay grade effective Nov. 1, 1987. Mr. Timmerman had previous
training and work experience which warranted this rquest.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-8 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 582-87
authorizing the reclassification of the Clerk Typist position in the
Finance Department to a Senior Clerk Typist effective Sept. 1, 1987.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-9 Strain moved, Hunziker second instructing the City Attorney to prepat
an ordinance approving the Annexation No. 87-9 of 9.96 acres
located at 2004 Viola Road N. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-10 Strain moved, Hunziker second to instruct the City Attorney to prepai
an Ordinance approving the proposed revisions to Ordinance No.
1886 pertaining to the Committee on Urban Environment. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-11 Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to table the Preliminary Plat No. 87-19
of North Park Second to the Dec. 21, 1987 meeting.
Council needed more information on the detention pond, etc.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-12 Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 583-87 setting a
hearing date of January 4, 1988 on the vacation No. 87-22 of the
alley platted in Block 66, Original Plat of Rochester. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-13 Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 584-87
'and-585=87 c.6veri ng 'the fol lowing:
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E-13 1. Modify paragraph (101) of SectionB No Parking Zones of the
Comprehensive Parking Resolution to read:
(101) Fourth Street Southeast on the north side from Eleventh
Avenue to Fourteenth Avenue, At All Times.
2. Modify paragraph (11) of Section B No Parking Zones of the
.Comprehensive Parking Resolution to read:
(11) East Center Street on the south side from the bridge over
the Zumbro River to 19th Avenue, At All Times.
3. Request the Commissioner of Highways to install a separate left
turn phase for west bound to south',bound left turn at the
signalized intersection of 4th Street & 13th Avenue S.E.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion.carried.
E-14 Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 586-87 adding
Paragraphs (126.5) and (158.5) to Section B. No Parking Zones of the
Comprehensive Parking Resolution as follows:
(126.5) 5th Avenue Southwest on the west side from 6th Street to
8th Street and on the east side from 112 block south of
6th Street to 1/2 block north of 8th Street; between the
hours of 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Monday thru Friday.
(158.5) 7th Street Southwest on both sides from 112 block west of
4th Avenue to 6th Avenue; between the hours 9:00 A.M. to
10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday.
0 1.5) On both sides of the North -South alley which lies between
Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue Southwest from Seventh Street
to Eighth Street Southwest, at all times.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-15 Strain moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 587-87
covering the following:
1. Delete Paragraph (134) of Section B., No Parking Zones.
2. Amend Paragraph (16) of Section B., No Parking Zones, to read:
(16) West Center Street, on the North side, from Sixth Avenue
to Seventh Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and
3:30 P.M., School Days for Buses Only.
3. Delete Paragraph (11) of Section E. Passenger Loading Zones
4. Add Paragraph (85) to Section E., Passenger Loading Zones. to ree
(85) Sixth Avenue Northwest. onthe=:west side from West Center
Street to First Street.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No.588-87 deletinc
Paragraph (17.5) of Section C Special Parking Zones. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried. This is by Horace Mann School.
Strain moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 589-87 amending
Para (9) of Sec. J Passenger and Commodity Loading Zones as follows:
(9). 3rd Ave. S. W. on the East, from a pt. 200 ft. more or less, soul
of 6th St. to a pt. 400 ft., more or less, south of 6th St. at all
times - 9 stalls. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 590-87
covering the following:
1. Add Para (3) 2nd St. S.W. on the north side, 20 ft more or less
in front of the premises known as 1205 2nd St. S. W. ( one stall )
this is on the Sec.H, Zone A Limited Parking Zones.
2. Add Para (3)- 2nd St. S. W. on the north side , 20 feet, more or
less, in front of the premises known as 1205 2nd St. S. W. one -
stall ( this is on the Parking Meter Sec. I, Zone A.)
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 591-87
covering the following items:
1. Add Paragraph (17.6) to Section H., Zone C (Limited Parking Zones)
(30 Minute Limit) to read:
(17.6) First Avenue Southwest on the -west side 18 feet, more or
1 ess, ' i n =front of the. premi ses .known as —the _Jefferson.
Bus Depot (1 stall).
2. Add Paragraph (27.5) to Section H., Zone C (Limited Parking Zones)
(30 Minute Limit) to read:
(27.5) Fourth Street Southwest on the south side, 36 feet, more
or less, in front of the premises known as the Jefferson
Bus Depot.
3. Add Paragraph (15.6) to Section I., Zone C (30 Minute Parking
Meters) to read:
(15.6) First Avenue Southwest on the west side 18_feet, more or
less, in front of the premises known as the Jefferson
Bus Depot (1 stall).
4. Add Paragraph (24.6) to Section I., Zone C (30 Minute Parking
Meters) to read:
(24.6) Fourth Street Southwest on the south side, 36 feet, more
or less, in front of the premises known as the Jefferson
Bus Depot (2 stalls).
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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McConnell moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 592-87 deletin
paragraph (34) of Section D Truck Loading Zones. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 593-87 awardir
the low bid of $196,525.80 submitted by Elcor of Rochester for
Project No. 6300-5-87 J 8989 - Sewer and Watermain across TH 63
at St. Bridget's Road and along the East and West side of TH 63. from
40th St. to a point opposite St. Bridget Rd. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 594-87 approving
the resolution as adopted by the Public Utility Board:
Engineering services agreement with Ulteig Eng. Inc. for design and
staking of the Center St. duct project in the amount of $24,000.00.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
An Ordinance amending the annexation Ordinance No. 2560 ( Mayowood Bi
Path) to correct an error in the surveyor's legal desc. was given its
first reading. Strain moved, Bluhm second to suspend the rules and
give this Ordinance a second reading. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen
Bluhm, Canfield, Huziker, Solinger, Strain and President Postier
voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried and the Ordinance was
given its second reading. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt the
Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
IAn Ordinance Annexing 9.96 acres in Haverhill Township into the City
of Rochester was given its first reading.
An Ordinance Relating to the Establishment of a Rochester Committee
on Urban Env. Estb. the terms of office for Committee members repeali
Ord. 1866 was given its first reading.
An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ord. No. 1659
to B-4 ( property located at 1411 TH 52 North was given its second
reading. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to adopt the Ordinance as
read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Alderman Solinger questioned the proposed construction going on in the
flood plain area N.W. and wanted administration to check this out.
Mr. Gary Neuman of the City Administrator's office stated that a
conditional use permit was before the Planning Dept. at this time.
He stated that a memo would be sent out by the Administrator
to the Council on the review of the flood control Ordinance.
Alderman Bluhm also stated that an area within north of 6th Avenue
and 7th St. N. W. was being filled in and wanted this checked out too.
Alderman McConnell commended the President of the Council for stateme is
made about the raise in rates as proposed by Marcus Communications
beginning Jan. 1988. The Council is against any further increases.
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Having no further discussion, Canfield moved, Strain second to adjour
the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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Regular Meeting No. 19,- December 7, 1987
President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Bluhm,
Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None.
A Hearing on the request from the Mayo Foundation/ Mayo Medical
Center Industrial Dev. Bond project for a bond issue from $200,000,0
to $230,000,000. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second
to adopt Resolution No. 595-87 approving the issue. Ayes (7), Nays
(0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Zone
Change from the M-2 ( General Industrial) district to the B-4
( General Business ) district for the property located along the
West Frontage Road for North Highway 52 from the southern boundary
of Hillcrest Motors to 14th St. N. W. Having no one present that
wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Canfield
moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance making this change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Petition to vacate No. 87-21 the Sanitary Sewer
easement located between 6th and 7th St. N. E. in Block 31,
Northern Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Bluhm second
to adopt Resolution No. 596-87 approving the vacation. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Rochester City Lines Service Changes. Having no
one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the
hearing. McConnell moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No.
598-87 approving the Rochester City Lines service plan. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Land Use Plan Amendment No. 87-5 and Zone Change
No. 87-15 located on the west side of Marion Road S. E. across
from 14th, 15th and 16th Streets S. E. Wishing to be heard was
Bob Suk, Attorney on behalf of the Petitioner Dewey Day and
a representative of Kwik Trip. He stated that they amended the
land use to 4.9 acres which is quite a bit smaller then the
original request. This is a good business to be established in
this area. Pictures of the project was presented to the Council
and he urged their approval.
Alderman McConnell asked if this store included gas pumps. He was
told not at the beginning, but a special request would have to be
made and they would be adding them later if the Council approved that
special request.
Wishing to be heard was Chuck Waddel representing Kwik Trip of
LaCrosse Wisc. He confirmed the statement that they would be asking
for gas pumps later.
Alderman Strain was concerned about the rezoning process rather then
asking for a Planned Unit Dev. He stated that if this was sold
then another business could be put in the area and the Council would
have lost control of the site.
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Mr. Suk stated that the investment would be close to $500,000.
Aldermen Canfield and Solinger both stated that they would like to
see a business like this go into the area but as a PUD instead of
"spot zoning".
Speaking in opposition was Wayne Strehlow of 1412 Marion Rd. and
presented a petition with 145 names on it also in opposition.
He stated that the area is bad for kids -to get to as it is close
to Longfellow School. They do not want another traffic generator.
He is also worried about that would go into the area if it was re-
zoned and Kwik Trip left. He urged the Council to please deny this.
Also repeating the concerns of Mr. Strehlow in opposition was
Kenneth McElroy of 2050 15th Street S. E.
A resident of 2056 15th Street S. E.
David Rich of 2107 15th Street S. E. , Bill Beyers of 1910 14th St.
S. E. Steve Theide of Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Wishing to speak was D.Dewey Day, petitioner. Mr. Day stated that
he bought this land from Mrs. Pervin and has been trying to market
this for a few years. This is the best business that he has had
for this piece of land and urged the Council to approve this.
Wishing to be heard was Jerry Bodin of Chatfield. He thinks that
the traffic would be less because the cars on the one side of the
highway would enter and exit on the side that they live on.
Also, the people from the mobile home park could walk to the store
instead of using their cars to go to and from other nearby stores
across the highway.
Alderman McConnell asked where the bulk of the petitioners lived-
in the mobile home park or apartments or wherever: He was informed
that most of the petitioners signing in opposition wereliving
in the apartment bldgs.
Wishing to be heard was Chuck Waddle from Kwik Trip and stated that
it was true - a convenience store would not generate much new traff.
it has to depend on the local traffic to support it.
After discussion by Aldermen they formed a general consensus to
recommend that the developers bring this project back in form of
a Planned Unit Dev.
Based on this, Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to deny the request
and take this back to the Planning Dept. for a Planned Unit Dev.
on 1.6 acres and instructed the Planning Dept. to help them with
a hasty process. Alderman Hunziker also suggested that the dev-
elopers talk with the opposition to work out solutions with them.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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B-6 A Hearing on the Proposed Project No. 8710-B J 9007 - Watermain
Ext. to serve Wimbledon Hills PUD. Wishing to be heard was
Charles Gagnon of P.O. Box 4 Roch. Mn. He lives in the area and
is strongly opposed . He stated that if this is approved then he
would be in favor of the City Eng. recommendation for Alternate
No. 1.
Wishing to be heard was Dennis Peterson of 2705 Brier Ct. S. W.
and is the developer. He agrees with the Alternate No. 1 and
urged the Council to approve this.
Mr. Peterson stated that he does have Mr. Fred Brown's word that
he will give him an easement across his land. As far as Mr.
Peterson is concerned, this Alternate No. 1 is the only way to go.
Wishing to be heard was Tony Ptacek of 2412 4th St. S. W.
He is concerned about the water runoff if this project is to be
built. He is opposed. He was informed that this was just a water -
main project and that a hearing will be held on Dec. 9 at the
Courthouse on the concept of the project.
Wishing to be heard was Bob Suk representing Stan Mohn who owns
land to the west. He is concerned about the proposed assessment
on the north side of his property. He would have this to consider
if thi.s was approved. He is opposeCto this project.
Wishing to be heard was Don Borcherdi`ng of Yaggy Associates and
is representing Mike Younge - He is orpposed because he feels that
this would go thru his property and he would not gain from this
watermain and in general does not want it.
Mr. Roger Plumb stated that about 1/2 of this project cost would
be assessed directly and 1/2 of the cost would be deferred because
it is out of the City.
Wishing to be heard was John Klopp of Foxcroft. He is opposed to
this as it will affect his property and since he already has
water does not want it and will not benefit from this project.
Having no one else wishing to be heard, President Postier closed
the hearing. No action will be taken until Dec. 21, 1987
until after the Dec. 9, 1987 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
B-7 A Hearing on the Proposed Project No. 8710-A J 9006 - Sanitary
Sewer extension to serve Wimbeldon Hills PUD. Having no one
present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the-hearii
No action will be taken until the December 21, 1987 meeting because
the Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting on Dec. 9
on this matter also.
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property located along West Frontage Rd. for North
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to 14th St. N. W. was given its first reading.
Having no further business, Bluhm moved, Strain second td
adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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