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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-19-1988RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3221. CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 22 - December-19, 1988 Agenda Item A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. the followin' members being present: President Selby, Aldermen Bluhm,Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, and Solinger. Absent: Alderman Strain. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed changes to -ZIPS Dial -A -Ride Eligibility criteria. Wishing to be heard was Dan Jenson of 2120 9th Avenue N. E. and is in favor of the changes. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 687-88 approving the changes in the ZIPS eligibility service effective Jan. 1, 1989. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-2 A He-ar:ing on the Final Plat of Willow Heights Fourth Sub. Wishing to be heard was Lonnie Oeltjen of 720 36th St. S. W. He is concerned about the additional traffic in the area and since they have only one road out, he was concerned about that. He says the street is narrow and they have sink holes on the top. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. says that eventually another access will be establishes in that area - probably when development occurs to the west. This plat only has four lots with a potential of 4 houses and should not generate that much traffic. Carlton Penz, Dev. talked with the Park Dept. and they were not int- erested in purchasing this land for park purposes. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Alderman Bluhm wanted to know how the lots would have access? Jeff Ellerbush of the Planning Dept. said they all have frontage access -.now. It was noted that on Lots 1 & 2 soil borings should be made before a permit to build is issued. This is a tree disposal area and this should be considered. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. stated that the City would take car of the maintenance of Lot 3 - detention structure - turf maint. if Council so advised. 1. A final decision on the responsibility for the existing detention structure which is covered by a drainage.easement but technically still owned by the owners of Lot 3. 2. All necessary easements requested U.S. West be shown on said plat 3. Submittal of plat covenants which the City will review with the final plat. The covenants should carry the specific notice that lots 1 and 2 have a former tree disposal site within their boundaries and map showing the location. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. (Res. 688-88 was adopted.) D-1 Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No.,689-88 referring the following petition to the Public Services Dept. for a feasibility report: Install concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer street widening and paving on 5th Ave. N. W. from Center St. to First St. and also on 1st St. N. W. from 5th Avenue to 6th Ave. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. 3222 Agenda Item E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA AdJourned Meeting No. 21 - Dec. 1'9, 1988 Bluhm moved, McConnell second to authorize the City Administrator to execute the Telecommunications Adminstrative Services Agreement on behalf of the City of Rochester. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to table the 1986 CDB Traffic change The Council wanted more information on this regarding the feelings of the property owners. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Bluhm second to approve the following resolutions approved by the Rochester Airport Commission: 1. Resolution No. 690-88 approving a lease with the restaurant facility in the Airport Terminal Building to Lindy's at the Airport. a Mn. Corporation ( Gary Sawyer, Pres.) 2. New lease with Hiawatha Aviation of Rochester, Inc. for Hangars 1 (A) and 2 (B), inc. tracts of land containing 329.463 Ft. Hiawatha Aviation and Aerodrome have both exeucted a sales agreement to be consummated on Jan. 2, 1989. The approval should contain the con- dition that Aerodrome pay the City for all outstanding charges, (utility bills and construction costs, etc.). Council requested a member of the Commission to explain the leasing procedure including the monies. M.G. Brataas , Commission Chairman explained the lease fees and how they are arrived at. Based on this information, Council voted on the above motion. Ayes (*6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Bluhm moved, Hunziker-second to approve the following recommendation, by the Airport Commission: 1. Pay Final Estimate to McGhie and Betts for items pertaining to the 1987 Terminal Ramp panel replacement - AIP 3-27-0084-02 State Project 5501-59 in the amount of $3,404.19. 2. Pay Final Est. to McGhie and Betts for State , local Taxiway Overlay Project and Seal Coat - Project J 6925 and State Proj. 5501-63 in the amount of $923.74. 3. Pay McGhie and Betts for survey and property desc. for Hiawatha Aviation Lease ( T Hangar area , Hangar I (A) and Hangar 2 (B) City J 6934 in the amount of $722.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Rochester Public Utility Dept: 1. Resolution No. 692-88 entering into a purchase order agreement with ABESCO for power cable in an amount not to exceed $311,438.00. 2. Resolution No. 693-88 approving a contract agreement with Superb Building Maint. Inc. for Janitorial Maintenance Services not to exceed $28,260.00. 3. Resolution No. 694-88 approving a purchase order with Harvey Ratzloff for Lot 1, Blk 1, Parkwood Hills Fourth Sub. in the amount not to exceed $27,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. es. 691-88) 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 21- December 19, 1988 Agenda Item E-6 Discussion was held by the Council on the request for a Charitable Gambling application for the 14th day of Jan. 1989. This was received by the Minnesota Operators of Music and Amusements. They would like to hold a gambling event at the Kahler Hotel. Alderman Canfield was concerned about a group of people coming to Rochester and running a gambling operation and taking the money out of Rochester. Mike Hawkins of 1015 Third Avenue-S. W. was present and represented the Mn.Operators of Music and Amusements. Mr. Hawkins stated that local people are involved and the money generated would be put into a scho tarship fund and be given to those employees that work for the company. Alderman Solinger stated that he heard that they are giving $1,000. scholarships. Alderman Canfield stated that since the organization is affiliated with local people and since the City would like to attact entertainment for conventions , etc. he would be in favor of granting this application. Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to approve the application and would like a follow- up report as to how much money was taken in and where it is going. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (4), Nays (1). Alderman Solinger voted nay. Alderman McConnell abstained. Motion carried. E-7 Solinger moved, Canfield second to approve the change of ownership of Valhalla Liquors, Inc. to William G. Larson, Richard L. Lundquist and David W. Schilling. Ayes (6), Nays-(0).Motion carried. E-8 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to table the request for a change of location for Valhalla Liquors, Inc. DBA Quarry Hill Liquor. This would be changed from 308 Elton Hills Dr. N. W. to 814 llth Avenue N.E. ( former IGA Store ). Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. This would be reviewed by the Committee of the Whole. E-9 McConnell moved, Solinger second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $857,038.54 - list on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (6, Nays (0).Motion carried. E-10 Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 695-88 closing completed improvement projects and transferring unexpended balances pursuant to the City Charter, Sec. 11.10. Ayes (6;), Nays (0) Motion carried. E-11 Hunziker moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 696-88 closing completed local improvement projects and transferring unexpended balances pursuant to Mn. Statutes, Sec. 429.091. Sub. 4. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 697-88 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a diesel tractor truck. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Jan. 10, 1989: Resolution No. 698-88 authorizes the City Clerk to advertise for bids on a 6,000 gallon tank trailer. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Jan. 10, 1989. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. 322a s RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3224 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - Dec. 1.9, 1988 Agenda Item Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 699-88 E-13 authorizi-n_g the percentage increase guidelines for 1989 and the in- crease in position grades. This adjustments are made to the grade and not individual salaries. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Alderman McConnell was opposed to the range of 0-8%. E-14 Solinger moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 700-88 appro ing the request for additional people at the Rochester Public Utiliti as follows: Powers - Ele. Tech. ; Finance and Acct. - Technician I and Programmer - Programmer analyst - Management Services - Lead Fleet Mechaic and Water Div. Lead Water Operator/Meter Tester. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 701-88 approving the following positions requested by the Public Library: Library Assistant I to Lib. Asst. II -reserves Library Assistant I to Lib Asst. II - Shelver Clerk Library Assistant II to Lib Associate I Library Association II to Lib I- Children's Programs Lib. II to Librarian III- Head - Tech. Services Div. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion Carried. E-16 Bluhm moved, McConnell second to approve the Preliminary Plan for Planned Unit Development for Woodridge Apartments subject to the following conditions: 1. The grading plan is reevaluated and reviewed with the City Engineers Office especially as it affects the rear of the building which is built into the hill. 2. Complete plans for the pool and deck be submitted with the final plan 3. Add the street address of the project to the entrance sign. 4. Update the utility plan to meet the concerns addressed in the 12-5-88 memo from the water department. 5. Submit a more detailed landscape plan with the final plan indicating specific plant species and sizes 6. The bikepath in the County road ROW should be shown at least 8 to 10 back from the existing curb . The ROW should be graded.to accomodate the path. 7. A final plat of the property which dedicates a necessary utility easements should be done at the time of the final PUD plan submittal. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 r SOlinger moved, McConnell second to approve the Preliminary Plat of North Park Third Sub. with the conditions (6). Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell and President Selby voted nay. Nays (4). Aldermen Solinger and Bluhm voted aye. Ayes (2). Motion did not carry. After Council discussion, Hunziker moved, Canfield second to reconsider the motion. Ayes (6 ), Nays y (0).Motion ).Mtion Carried. McConnell moved, Canfield second to table this to the COW. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Hunziker, Solinger and President Selby voted nay. Nays (4). Aldermen Canfield and McConnell voted aye. Ayes (2). Motion did not carry. Bluhm moved, Solinger second to approve this. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Hunziker, Solinger and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (4). Aldermen Canfield and 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3225 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No.. 21 - December 1--9, 1988 Agenda Item E-17 McConnell voted nay Nays (2). Motion carried. E-18 McConnell moved, Bluhm second to approve the Preliminary Plat of Viking Hills Third Sub. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-19 Bluhm moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 702-88 and 703-88 ordering a feasibility report and ordering a hearing to be held on Jan. 18, 1989 on the proposed project No. 6241-88 J 9010 Street Resurfacing, Widening, Concrete Curb and Gutter on 41st St. N. W. from 165 feet West of 19th Avenue N. W. to the East line of Candlewood. Ayes (.6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 Bluhm moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 704-88 which agrees to the revised cost sharing plan and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendments for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk on the 2nd St. Skyway bridge Fed. Proj. Mn-90-0035. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion.carried. Bluhm moved, McConnell second to accept the low bid of $388,037 for construction of a skyway across 2nd St. S. W. in the 100 blk. Thi:s_.was bid by A.E. Benike of Rochester, Mn. Ayes (6-), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 Hunziker moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 706-88 approving change orders 1-7 to the bus purchase J 2091-01-88 with Flxible Corporation and authorize the execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-22 Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 707-88 adding Para 243 to Sec. B No Parking Zones - 14th St. N. W. on the south side 1050 feet, more or less, in front of Gage School from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. on school days for buses only. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-23 Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 708-88 approvini Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Project No. 8808 J 9048 - San. Sewer to serve General Warehouse - This is in the amt of $3,607.50. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-24 Canfield moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 709-88 authorizing payment for extra work covered by Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Project 8808 J 9048 - San. Sewer to serve General Warehous( Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. The amt is $2,000.00. E-25 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 710-88 authoriz ing payment in the amount of $1,390.00 for extra work covered by Supplemental No. 3 for Project 8808- J 9048 - Sanitary Sewer to serve General Warehouse. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ' 322E CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 21 - Dec. 19', 1988 Agenda Item E-26 E-27 E-29 E-30 E-31 G-1 G-2 Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 711-88 authorizing payment for extra work covered by Supplemental Agmt. No. 1 for Replacement Project No. 1-1988 J 8987 -S.E. Roch. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 712-88 authorizing payment for extra work covered by the Supplemental Agreement on Replacemetn Project No. 2-1987 - J 8988 S.E. Rochester. Ayes (6.), Nays (0).Motion carried. McCOnnell moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 713-88 authorizing payment for extra work covered by this Supplemental Agreement on Sidewalk Project No. 4-5 1988 J 9043 -S.E. and S.W. Rochester. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the purchasing of the Budget Rent -A -car property with the City paying the assessments This is located at 308 South Broadway. The price is $51,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Canfield moved, Hunziker second to approve the transfer of $3,659.74 from the CDBG Cont. to CDBG Flood Control fund. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 714-88 approving an engineering proposal to McGhie and Betts for Project No. 8801 - J 9024 San. Sewer Trunkline plus San. Sewer and Watermain laterals to serve the Bamber Valley School and otehrs in Sec. 9-10- 15 and 16 in Rochester Township. Ayes (6),Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Bluhm second to remove the Annexation request of the Lilly property along Country Club Road west of the Rochester Indoor Tennis Club from the table. Canfield moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 715-88 approving the annexation. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to remove the Final Plat Sub. of Parkwood Hills Fifth from the table. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 716-88 approving the plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business, Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carr. d. City Clerk Information 1. Notice of Claim - Leonard McIntyre - Ref. City Attorney, Finance.