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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1988RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3144 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item A-1 D-1 D-2-3 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 President Selby called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follow- ing members being present: President Selby, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker,.. McConnell, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to approve the minutes of the July 18, 1988 meeting with the correction of $4,000 to $5,000 was actual monies paid by the owner of property noted in Item B-4. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. S61inger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 487 88 referring the petition from Lowell Penz for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Ext. to serve proposed Salem Sound Second Sub. to the Public Services Dept. for a feasibility report. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. These items will be considered at the evening meeting. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 48.8-88 approving the agreement with the State of Mn. for the loan funds, requested from the Economic Recovery funding which is in the amount of $34,538. This is to be used to produce items related to the compu- industry. This is also contingent upon execution of an acceptable loan agreement between the City and Microline Tech. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Canfield second to approve the study of ROCOG problems related to rural development on individual septic systems and wells around Rochester and the resulting problems relating to future sanitai sewer.- and - water extensions to newly annexed areas. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Hunziker second to terminate further consideration of reconstructing the intersection in question and requesting the Co. Board to authorize the installation of four-way stop signs. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. This item was withdrawn at the request of the Building and Safety Dept. Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 489-88 awarding the contract with Sheehy Construction in the amount of $1,098,300. with the alternate No. 2 in the amount of $13,000 for energy saving glass for the Skyway Bridges ( five ) as follows: 1. 1st Ave. S. W. Broadway, 2nd St. S. E. and two alleys. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain,_second to approve the following Resolutions affiliated with the Second Street skyway bridge. Resolution No. 490-88, 491-88 and 492-88 - Approves the Second Street skyway bridge assessment and authorized its execution. -To approve the granting of easements over the Second Street Parking Ramp property and a termporary occupancy permit over the alley to pert construction of the skyway concourse and approve the cost sharing agreement with the Marquette/Center Plaza (Holiday Inn) for a skyway concourse. Aves (7). Nays (0).Motion carried. ra ,y lit RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3JL45 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item E-7 B1uhm moved, McConnell second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Rochester Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 493-88 approving a contract with Elcor Const. for the 55th Street duct project. The amount to be $389,583.50. Resolution No. 494-88 approving a purchase order agreement with Northern Pacific Lumber Co. for wood poles for the Northern Hills Transmission Line in the amount of $24,837.00. Resolution No. 495788 approving amendment No. 1 to the Const. Contract with Elcor Const. for Center Street duct project in the amount of (total ) $106,803.10. Resolution No. 497=88 approving an agreement with Cellular One Mn. regarding antenna installations on water storage tank sites. Resolution No. 498-88 approving a leave of absence (maternity) leave from July 25, 1988 to Sept. 6, 1988 for Mary Lunn. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-8 Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the following licenses & bo ds: Jim Lester, 650 36th Avenue NW, Rochester, Minnesota requests approval of his application for a Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor's License for the period of August 1, 1988 through Decemb r 31, 1988, The required fee has been paid, Bond and Insurance requir - ments met and departmental approval obtained. Ed Lunn Construction, 1803 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, Minnesota reque is approval of his application for a License to Construct Cement Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter and Driveways for the period of August 1, 1988 throu h December 31, 1988. The required fee has been paid, Insurance requir ments met and departmental approval obtained. Jim Lester, 650 36th Avenue NW, Rochester, Minnesota requests.approvi of his application for a Master Installer's License for the period of August 3, 1988 through December 31, 1988. The required fee has been paid and departmental approval met. Clem Wilson, Route 2, Box 34, Tolono, Illinois requests approval of his renewal application for an Auctioneer's License for the period of August 1, 1988 through December 31, 1988. The required fee has been paid and departmental: approval and bond obtained. 1 3146 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item ME Schilling Paper Company, 1620 7th St. NW, Rochester, Minnesota reque! approval of their application for a Temporary Auction Permit to hold an auction on July 23, 1988 at 1624 7th St. NW, Rochester, Minnesota The required fee has been paid and bond requirements and departmenta' approval obtained. Prior approval of this permit was given by the Council on July 18, 1988. U.S. Auto and Marine, 444 12th St. SW, Rochester, Minnesota requests approval of their application for an Auction Permit to hold a public auction on July 16, 1988. The required fee was paid, bond obtained and departmental approval met. Prior approval was given by Jean McConnell and Pete Solinger on July 15, 1988. William Louis Thomas for the Sts. Anargyro Greek Orthodox Church, 70: West Center St., Rochester, Minnesota requests approval of their application for a Temporary On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for August 28, 1988 for the 25th Annual Greek Festival to be held at Silver Lake Park —The requigedd fee has been paid and departmental approval obtained. Harvest Hill Baptist Church, 5930 Bandel Road NW, Rochester, Minneso- requests approval of their application for a House Moving Permit to move a house on July 27, 1988 from 1018 40th St. NW to 6120 Bandel Road NW, Rochester, Minnesota. The required fee was paid and depart- mental approvals met. John Hunziker and Jean McConnell (Aldermen) gave prior approval on this application. Luverne L.Kothenbeutel, of the Olmsted County Agricultural Associati( has requested approval of an application for a Temporary On -Sale Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for the Olmsted County Fair to be held from August 1, 1988 through August 7, 1988. The required fee has been paid and departmental approvals obtained. Prior approval of this application was given at the July 18, 1988 Council Meeting. Ohiocubco, Inc. (formerly Bear Creek Liquor), 1021 15th Avenue SE, Rochester, Minnesota requests approval of their application for an Over -The -Counter Cigarette License for the period of August 1, 1988 through March 31, 1989. The required fee has been paid and depart- mental approval met. The Rochester Moose Lodge #2128, Rochester, Minnesota requests the approval of their application for a Temporary On -Sale Non-Intoxicati Malt Liquor License to sell beer at their annual picnic to be held August 13, 1988 at Kutzky Park. The required fee has been paid and departmental approvals met. is n, 1 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3147 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item E-9 Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the following request: Meadow Park Church of Christ, for a parade permit for August 13, 198E Ayes (7), Nays (0).Moti6n carried. E-10 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to approve the Accounts Payable in the.amount of $2,117,751.07 - semi-monthly. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ( List is on file with the City Clerk ). E-11 Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 499-88 approving the low bid of B & F Fuel Service at .0118 over the CPC price and Premier diesel fuel $.0193 over the Amoco price. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 500-88 authorizinc the City Clerk to advertise for bids on a year's supply of anhydrous ferric chlorine for the Water Reclamation Plant. Bids to be opened at 11:OO.A.M. on August 18, 1988. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-13 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 501-88 approving the owner contract with McGhie and Betts for Eng. services on Project 8808 J 9048 - San. Sewer Ext. from the vicinity of 32nd A� N. W. and along the RR ROW to serve General Warehouse. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 502-88 approvinc the street name change from 21st Avenue S. W. as platted in Baihly Heights 3rd Sub. to llth St. S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carriec E-15 Strain moved, Huziker second to adopt Resolution No. 503-88 setting a public hearing for August 15, 1988 on thbproposed grant application to the St.of Mn. for public transit assistance in 1989. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 The item of the purchase of six buses'( award of bid ) was brought before the Council.. Alderman'Bluhm stated that he supported having the lifts put on the buses in the four areas of the City and use this information as a test to see how many people are affected and how many.need this lift: Alderman Hunziker.also stated that he . favored having four buses equiped with the lifts. Alderman Solinger stated that problems could arise in scheduling and buses being later at each stop, and the riders would have a problem with that. He thinks that the specialized bus service should be upgraded to provide the service that Zips riders want. Alderman Canfield stated that his main concerns are of safety. People falling off the lifts and the people who drive the buses are not trained to handle special groups of people. He stated that the ZIPS drivers are given training and thinks that this is a good idea and if the ZIPS program is not adequate he would like to see this looked at. Alderman Bluhm stated that he agreed, scheduling could be a problem, however, if every third bus had a lift, this is a compromise for .everyone. ,e. 3148 Agenda Item E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 E-22 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988. Alderman McConnell stated that a human element is in focus, as he feels everyone has a right to ride the bus. President Selby stated that she feels all six buses should be equiped with lifts, however she would vote for a compromise of four. Alderman Strain stated that if this is a test to use four buses, they when this is over, the survey should be sure and include the entire group who ride the bus and get their opinion. Alderman Hunziker stated that if you call up a person and ask them if they want these lifts, they would probably say no and this would not be a true test. Having no further discussion, Bluhm moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 504-88 awarding the bid to Flxible for four buses equiped with wheelchair lifts . Alderman Solinger moved, Strain second to hold a public hearing to get public input on the need,. for this. Ayes (2), Nays (5), Alderman Strain and Solinger voting aye. Motion did not carry. Vote was taken on the original motion. Ayes (4), Nays (3). Roll call vote. Aldermen Bluhm, Hunziker, McConnell and President Selby voting aye,. and Aldermen Canfield Solinger and Strain voting nay. Motion carried. Dan Holter of the Rochester City Lines was present and the Council allowed him to be heard. He stated that no disabled person has been denied a ride on ZIPS and he did not think the ridership would be good among the disabled. He would discourage the Council from adding the lifts to the buses. Wishing to be heard was Mike Klampe , Attori for the disabled and he urged the Council to keep the lifts on the buses. Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 505-88 awardi the low bid of $39,583. submitted by Road Constructors for Project 6008 -86 J 2147 - Storm Sewer along the East side of Valleyhigh Drive from 21st Avenue N. W. to the S. Line of Evergreen Gardens Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 506-88 awarding the low bid of $10,509.18 submitted by Rochester Sand and Gravel Inc. for Project No. 6305-3-88 J 2228 Grading , Base and Bituminous Surfacing on 5th Avenue S. W. from 23rd Avenue to 200 feet north. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 507-88 awarding the low bid of $45,831.50 to Swenke Co., Inc. for Project No. 6309-1-88 J 9015 - Reconstruct San.. Sewer in 9th Avenue N. E. from 3rd St. N. E. to 5th St. N. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Canfield moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. ordering a public hearing to be held on Sept. 7, 1988 on Project No. 6107- J 8607 - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain serve Blk 1, Knollwood Acres. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Ext. to carried. Solinger moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 510-88 awarding the low bid of Park Lane Const. for providing a Salt Storag Shed for the Street Maint. Div. of Public Services Dept. The amount is $158,000.97 with Alt. No. 1 of $21,200.00 for additional lean to. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. ley 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item E-211, Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 511-88 awardin the low bid of Road Constructors for $429,OOO.for. building a Police Pistol Range and North Yard Site work at 37th St..N. W. and West River Parkway. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried E-23 Strain moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 512-88 author izing execution of a lease agreement for property at 621 loth Avenue S. W. with Ms. Teresa Wendler. This is rental property. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-24 Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 513-88 approving the issuance of a revocable permit to Marigold Foods for the encroachment into the North Broadway ROW which is shown on the buildi plans, for the CIty's property rights interest. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. i E-25 Strain moved, Canfield second to approve setting a hearing date for September 19, 1988 on a request for a reapportionment of assess- ments on Viking Hills - Fitzgerald-Hinderman and Whiting property. This is for watermain improvement. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. (Res. s/q -"? G-1 Canfield moved, Hunziker second to remove the Proposed asssessments on New Sidewalk No. 3-1987 J 8991 from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Discussion was held and Mr. Steve Kvenvold, City Adm. stated that he feels that Mr. Weestrand; who had previousl, had questions, should pay for his sidewalk assessment the same as everyone else in the City that has had sidewalk assessments. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. also agreed and stated that even tho his property is further away from the sidewalk this is still the practice to pay for the assessment. It was noted that even tho the sidewalk was part of a different project, he was not paying for the sidewalk twice. Wishing to be heard was Denny Weestrand and he stated that his property was far away and that he was not getting any benefit from the sidewalk. Having no further comments, Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 515-88 accept- ing the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business Strain moved, Hunziker second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P:M., the following members being present : President Selby, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, Soli.nger and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Cimarron Eighth Sub. Wishing to be heard was Terry Spaeth of the Planning Dept. and stated that the necessary easements, etc. were taken care of. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution 516-88 accepting th plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. This is contingent upon obtaining the utilities easements ourside the plat being provided. ng W_ -3150 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988. Agenda Item B-3 B-4 M; A Hearing on the Final Plat of Maplewood Square of Rochester. Wishing to be heard was Terry Spaeth of the Planning Dept. and he stated that the utility easements are being dedicated for the relocation of the watermain. Having no one else present that.-.. wished to be heard, President'Selby-_: closed the hearing. Strain moved, Canfield.second to adopt Resolution No. 517-88 approving the plat subject to the dedication of the above named easements. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Watermain to serve Salem Sound in SE 1/4 Sec. 9-106-14. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby read a letter from Lowell Penz wishing that this would be tabled for them to gather further information. President Selby closed the hearing. Strain moved, Bluhm second to table this matter and be brought back on Abusut 15, 1988. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 7804-3-85 J 8918 - San. Sewer Trunkline Alg Salem Rd and Co. R. 122 from Green Meadows Pump Station to approx. 90 feet North of S. Ln. Sec. 4-106-14. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 518-88 accepting the assessments.(7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments of Project No. 7804 J 8631 = San. Sewer and Pump Station and Force main to serve portion of Green Meadows 2nd and Other Lands along Salem Rd. in Sec. 4 & 9 Rochester Township. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 519-88 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Project No. 6706 I-II-IIA J 8183,8184 and 8185 - Apache Water Tower and Trunk Watermains to serve the low level district of the SW service area. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 520-88 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a portio not a utility easemetns located along Lot 7, Blk 2, Viking Hills Second. It was noted that NW Bell have no objections to this vacation. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 521-88 approving the vacation. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Permit Parkin§ Zone No. 1 - John Marshall area. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 522-88 adding the following: 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August,l, 1988 Agenda Item B-8 Add the following to Sec. L Residential Permit Parking of the - Comp. Parking and Traffic Ord. A. Permit Parking Zone 1 - John Marshall area shall consist of the following streets. 1. 13th Ave. N. W. from 14th St. to 16th St. on both sides 7:OO A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 2. 14th Ave. N. W. from 14th St. to 16th St. on both sides 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 3. 13th Avenue N. W. from 14th St. to 16th St. on both sides from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 4. 15 1/2 Avenue N. W. from 14th St. to 16th St. on both sides from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The above are for school days only. B Add the following para (32) 15th Ave. N. W. on W side of the stree, 60 feet more or less - adj. to 1503 14th St. N. W./ Breutzman Photo. ( This is Limited Parking ZOnes - Zone C - 30 min. limit.) C. Delete the following in No Parking Zones - (215.7) 15 1/2 Ave. N. W. School day rest. and (220.2) 16th Avenue N. W. School Day Rest. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-9 A Hearing on the Request for a zone change by Kent Dougherty from thl R-1 to R-3 Zoning Dist. This is for property located at llth Ave. S. E. and 20th St. S. E. Wishing to be heard in opposition was Vic Goldberg of 1808 loth Avenue S. E.;-'.Celeste Heideberger of , 1903 loth Avenue S. E. and also represented the neighbors in opposit Larry Edmonson of 1909 10 th Avenue S. E. was opposed. Kathy Truax of 1902 loth Avenue S. E. is also opposed. Wishing to be heard was Paul Ohly of 1500 16th Avenue S. W. on behalf -of the Petitioner Kent Dougherty. -He urged the Council to approve this. He stated that part of this area is will be put in Floodway and the other part would be ideal for townhomes. Land to the south is R-3 and the land to the north is R-4. He urged the Council to approve this. Mr. Kent Dougherty of 1231 2nd St. S. W. was also present and stated that the Planning staff recommended this be approved as they feel the area is not suitable for one family residential homes. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Aldermen had discussion and Alderman Strain stated that R-3 doesn't fit the general area and the Planning Commission denied this request. He also stated tha Flood Control will take part of this. Alderman McConnell stated tha he would vote against this as they have no plans for the area, just general suggestions. Alderman Hunziker stated that we should wait until the Corps of Eng. suggests what to do in this area we could get a better handle on this at.that time Alderman Strain stated that maybe Flood Control will buy the property that is left, at least it is a maybe, and another possiblity is to use this as a link to a ball field , paths, etc. Having no further comments, Strain moved, Hunziker second to deny the request. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Hunziker, McConnell, Solinger, Strain and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (5), Nays (2). Aldermen Bluhm and Canfield. Motion carried. 3151 on. 3152 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item B-10 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 A Hearing on the Zone Change 88-4 initiated by the Planning and Zoning Commission for property located along the east side of No. Broadway between No. Heights Dr. to 37th St. N. W. where it abuts the B-4 zone and to continue as far east as the service drive of Shopko No. Wishing to be he in opposition was Frank Bartocci of 2434 No. Hills Cr. N. E. Mark Diez of 2445 No. Hills Ct. Monte Anderson of 2421 No. Hills N. E. and presented a petition with 197 signatures of people in the area in opposition. Linda.Diez.of 2445 No. Hills N. E. and Connie Anderson of 2421 No. Hills N. E. and Bill Wentink of 2403 No. Hills Ct. Robert Bunton of 627 31st St. N.E Appearing and wishing to be heard was Robert Gill and owns a piece of ground in the area and would like to see it all zoned B-4. He stated that the reason for this request by the Planning Commission was that all the businesses going into that area -are given conditions permits to build and with this change it would eliminate the Ping Dept. paperwork. It would be nice for his property to be consistent with the businesses already in place. Also in favor of this was Robert Hadmers of 2332 No. Broadway. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Alderman Bluhm stated that the changes are needed but not the entire area. He stated that No. Heights Dr. is not an area for B-4 . This has no buffer area. It was noted that the Planning staff recommended not to approve this request. After Council discussion, Bluhm moved, Canfield second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance making the following change. Rezone the entire area No. of Northern Hills Dr. to 37th Street N. E. under B-4 zoning and leave the property south of No. Hills. Dr. as B-lb. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, McConnell, SOlinger voted aye. Ayes (4), Nays (3), Aldermen Hunziker Strain and President Selby voting nay. Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning to B-4 Lots 1 and 4 Blk 45, Morse and Sargean Add. Lot adj. to Roscoe's Drive In was given its second reading. Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm and Strain voted nay. Nays (2). Aldermen Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell Solinger and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (5), Motion carried the Ordinance was adopted. An Ordinance Repealing the Official Street Map No. 3 - First Ave. Diagonal to Broadway - between 5th and 6th Streets North was given its second reading. Canfield moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. An Ordinance regarding the Charter Amendments relating to the Public Utility Dept. and Utility Board was given its second reading. Solinge moved, Bluhm second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 523-88 approving an owner contract for basic construct ion in Westway Manor 4th Sub. with Johnson Drake and Piper, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried 1 I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL a��s� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item Solinger moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 524-88 F-1 approving an owner contract with Western Walls, Inc. for Basic construction in Cimarron 8th Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. H-1 Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 525-88 allowing the City to rebid for the Chemical Feed system at the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. D= 2 Bluhm moved, Solinger second to refer the petition for Curb and Gutter on 12th St. N. W. between Broadway and 2nd Avenue N. W. to the Public Services for a feasibility report. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. This was petitioned for by 11 properties. Res. 526-88 was adopted. .D-3 Julie Evans of 1903 4thAvenue S. W. was present and wished to be heard regarding the plight of the Golden Hill residents on the recent assessments for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Ext. project. She presented Emma Jean Bella who owns a large piece of property in the area and Art and Candy Vandervall and stated that one of these people is older and the other two are a young married couple. They simply can't afford these assessments and they would like some further research put into this problem, and understood that a letter that had been submitted to the Council as opposition would also be considered as part of the appeal process. It was not so noted or recognized as an appeal and thus they did not go to the appeals process officially. Mr. Roger.Plumb, Public Services Director stated that he would look into this matter again and check the project file to make sure everything is in order. The City will get back to these people with more information. F-1 Strain moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 527-88 approvini the new precinct boundaries for the City of Rochester. Those newly created precincts will be known as Fifth Ward, Fourth Precinct and Fourth Ward, Fourth Precinct. These precincts needed to be specified due to the legislative district 32A which is what the property re- mains at after they are annexed into the City limits. State law says they must have their own precinct. Ayes (7), Nays-(0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance relating to street names; changing the name of 21st Avenue S. W. as platted in Baihly heights Third Sub. to llth St. S. W. amending RCO Sec. 75.01 was given its first reading. Having no further business Strain moved, Canfield second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7); Nays (0).Motion carried. City Clerk 3154 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - August 1, 1988 Agenda Item Information - Committee of the Whole minutes of June 27 - July 11, July 18 and July 25, 1988. Letter from E.L.Forbrook - RE: Westway Manor 4th Sub. 11