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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-19881 Agenda Item A-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 IE-4 E-5 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 318JL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 14 - October 3, 1988 President Selby called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Selby, Aldermen Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, and Strain. Absent: Aldermen Bluhm and Solinger. Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 599-88 author- izing submission of the proposed application for State funding for Recreation Center Improvements. State fuding would be covered up to $1.9 million of an estimated 3.4 million of possible improvements to the'Recreation Center. This would be used to establish a sports medicine facility and national training centers for volleyball and fencing. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 600-88 amending the Loan Agreement for the Mayo Foundation/Mayo Medical Center Bonds, Series A,B,C,D,E, and F. This corrects an overstatemen of the Corporation's income and inflates the coverage ratio due to the exclusion of pension expenses net of service costs. Ayes (5), Nays (0)..Motion carried. Strain moved, Hunziker second to approve a change in the Sheehy Centerplace skyway bridge contract to extend the completion and liquidated damage dates to March 15, 1989. Mr. Doug Knott, Downtown Development Adm. stated that the glass would be installed in Jan. 1989 and therefore the other contruction such as electricity and other work that would be done after the installation of the glass would make the completion March, 1989. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 601-88 approving a purchase order agreement with Advanced Control Systems, Inc. for a SCADA upgrade. The amount is not to exceed $25,496.00. Resolution No. 602-88 approving a sales agreement with Mn. Dept. of Transp. for the sale of property containing 0.36 acres of land shown as parcel 309D on Mn.Dept. of Transp. ROW plat No. 55-27. The sale is for $15,800.00 Resolution No. 603-88 approving Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with Schwickerts of Rochester, Inc. for the Silver Lake Power Plant turbine room roof replacement in the amount of $55,770.00 Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Hunziker second to set a hearing to be held on November 7, 1988 on the assessment levied on Project No. 6320-2-79 J 8705 - Basic Improvements in 20th Avenue S. E. abutting Villa Meadows - Lot 2, Blk 1, Rochester Villas Sub. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution 604-88 was adopted. 3182 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item E-6 E-7 E-9 E-10 E-11 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Reqular Meetinq No. 14 - October 3, 1988 McConnell moved, Canfield second to approve the following licenses & bonds: Request received from Randall R. Kennedy, Midwest Temp. Control of Lino Lakes for a Heat. Vent. and Air Cond. Contractor's license for a priod ending thru Dec. 31, 1988. Request received from Allen Angelstad of Valhalla, -Standard of Rochester, Mn. for an over-the-counter cigarette license for a period ending December 31, 1988. Request received from the Church of St. John's Roch. Mn for a Temp. gambling permit for November 6, 1988 at the church gym. Request received from Milford H. Roubik of B.J.M Plumbing and Heating , Inc. of St. Paul, Mn. for a'Master Plumber's license for a period of Oct. 3, 1988 thru.Dec. 31, 1988. Request received from Roger Bennett of Eyota, Mn. for an Auctioneer's License thru Dec. 31, 1988. Ayes (5), Nays (.0).Motion carried. Canfield moved, Hunziker second to approve the request for a Cigarette License from John Bruzek DBA J.B. Enterprises for a mail-order business from his home at 511 7th St. S. W. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Canfield moved, Strain second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $1_,762,059.71. List on file'with the City Clerk. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 605-88 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on a new self- propelled paint striping machine. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on October 27, 1988. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to set a hearing on the Weeds and Trees assessments. This hearing will be held on October 17, 1988. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Discussion was held by the Council of the Annexation request 88-11 of the S & S Moving and Storage Co. 6101 Bandel Rd. N. W. Alderman Hunziker wanted to know if this annexation request would result in the City having to install electricity and People's Co-op would sue the City and/or would People's serve these people even tho they are in the City. Also, could the customer demand City utilities upon becoming part of the City? Fred Suhler, Jr. stated that it would depend on the situation. In this case, the customer is using People's and he stated that it probably would remain the case. In the situation that Alderman Hunziker is referring to, was and entirely different matter then this. Mr. Suhler stated that he sees no problems with this annexation If they want to have our City sewer extended, then they would have to pay for that the same as any other property owner. Having no further discussion, Canfield moved, McConnell second to approve the annexation subject to the following conditions. �1 J 1 Agenda Item E-11 E-12 E-13 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 14 - October 3, 1988 1. The property be'annexed via the most .efficient route by amending the orderly annexation agreement with Cascade Township. 2. Request the Mn. Municipal Board to order the property annexed in 30 days. 3. That an additional four feet of the property to the north be annexed so --all of the structure on this property would be in the City limits. The owner agreed to these conditions. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution 605B-88 Discussion was held on the request for a Metes and Bounds conveyance of unplatted land No. 88-16. ( Foxcroft Corporation ). Aldermen questioned the tiny piece of land adjoining Outlot A consisting of 16.295 sq. ft. and what the purpose of this is. Jeff Ellerbush of the Planning Dept. stated that this was proposed to become a City park. Fred Suhler, Jr., City Attorney stated that -he is aware of the fact that the Park Dept. has been dealing with the owners of Foxcroft in this respect, however if the City accepts the proposed parcel to make a park, then the assessments on this area would not be collectible and if the City would ask for additional land in Foxcroft for other improvements, then the City would have to pay for the land. Having no further discussion, Canfield moved, McConnell second to approve the Metes and Bounds Annex. subject to the completion of the assessments procedures as follows: 1. SaP. Sewer and Watermain frontage assessment in the amt. of $52.40 per foot on acct. of Project No. 8505 J 8919 - Watermain Ext. from S. W. High Level Tower to serve Foxcroft and others. 2. San. Sewer Trunkline from the Green,. Meadows pump station to Foxcroft area. $1,229.96 per acrte plus 7.5% interest from 8-1=88. All assessments should be levied for the SW High Level watertower project 6257-83 J 8569 in the amount of $1,225.50-per acre plus T.5% interest from 3-3-86. Res. 605A-88 was adopted. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 607 and 608- 88 accepting the feasibility report and order a public hearing to be held on October 17, 1988 on Project No. 8808- J 9048 - San. Sewer Ext. from 386 Ft. Southerly of 32nd Avenue N. W. thence along W. side of the Chicago and Great Western RR ROW to serve the General Warehouse complex on parcels 5160-01500 - 3176 -00200 and 3176 - 00100 in Cascade Township. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 609-88 authorizing pyament of work covered by Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. 8807 J 4871 Bridge Deck Restoration - Elton Hills Bridge in the amount of $4,376.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Canfield moved, McConnell second to table -the request of the Kahler Corporation for a Revocable permit to install a private data and communications conduit under 1st Avenue in an existing 24" R.P.U. tile. More information was needed. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen ,he 3:183 3184 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Regular Meeting NOF o. 1F OCI EcJTEer' �II%� OTA Agenda Item E-15 E-16 E-17 G-1 G-2 A-1 A3 Canfield, McConnell and Strain voted aye. Ayes (3). Alderman Hunziker and President Selby voted nay. Nays (2). Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Strain second to appr. ove =,the_ ,,.contract with = HGA -_for-:.,r design services for"handicapped_improvemerits to-tbe=Second Street --.- Parking Ramp. Project costs are estimated to be $70,000.-$100,000. Design fees are on an hourly basis not to exceed $10,000.00. Doug Knott, Dev.Dist.Adm. stated that this was the intention from the beginning to make this ramp accessible. The Community Dev. Block Grant funds have been budgeted for this. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No., 610-88 awarding the low bid of $880.84 per dry ton A1203 liquid aluminum sulphate for the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. This is for one year's supply. Strain moved, Hunziker second to remove the request for a Metes and Bounds Sub. 88-14 - Unplatted land along Bandel Road ( Fred Schmidt) from the table. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. has concerns about the roadway easements and the outstanding assessments that the City has on this property. He would like to see more detail on the happenings in this subdivision before he can recommend approval. Based on this Hunziker moved, McConnell second to put this matter back on the table until the meeting on October 10, 1988 at 4:30,P.M. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. The request for Reapportionment of Assessments previously levied to Viking Hills was left on the table. Having no further business, Strain mvoed, Hunziker second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the follow- ing members being present: President Selby, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, and Strain. Absent : Alderman Solinger. A Hearing on the Propsoed 1989 Budget for the City of Rochester. Having no one present that wished to comment, President Selby closed the hearing. No action was taken on this until the October 10, 1988 meeting. A Hearing on the Vacation petition No. 88-13 - David Ballard, John Joyce and William Douglas of 4.5 ft. of the 7th St. S.W. ROW adjacent to 703 7th St. S.W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 611-88 approving the vacation. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the vacation No. 88-10- Westway Manor First Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby close the hearing. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 612 88 approving the vacation. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. 1 r� 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ROCHESTER, Reqular Meetinq No. 14 - October Agenda Item OF THE COMMON MINNESOTA 3, 1988 COUNCIL 3:185 B-4 A Hearing on the Vacation Petition 88-12 by Fullerton Lumber Co. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 613-88 approving the vacation. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 President Selby asked the Council input to the committee that she is to appoint to study the assessment problems on newly annexed areas in the City. She would like each alderman to submit a list of potential members to her by Friday, Oct. 7, 1988. Having no further business, Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to adjourn the meeting until 4:30 P.M. in Room 4 of City Hall to adopt the 1989 Budget for the CIty. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. city Clerk Information - 1. Notice of Claim received from Bertram Boss and Dianne Kubicek - both claims were referred to the City Attorney and Finance Dept. 2. Notice of complaint from People's Cooperative Power Assoc. this was referred to the City Attorney. 3, Letter from Mrs. Myrtle Edstrom regarding the Dorothy Day House - This was referred to the City Attorney and Planning Dept.