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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-1989RECORD -OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL N°' ': 3448 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA N? 34"48 Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 Agenda Item A-1 B-1 i B-3 B-4 B-5 President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present:"President Selby, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker, McConnell, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the minutes of the December 4, 1989 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plan for PUD 89-1 Salem Sound Second. Wishing to be heard was David Marrell of-McGhie and Betts, Inc. Eng. for the project and was present for any questions the Council may have. He stated that the 8 conditions requested in the Final Plat have been taken care of and urged the Council to approve this plan. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Strain moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 684-89 approving the plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat 89-35 of Salem Sound Second Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 685-89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the proposed vacation of a 5 foot utility easement on thl west edge of Lot 1, Blk 2, Wilshire Estates Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 686-89 approving the vacation with the following condition: The Developer relocating the existing utilities at his own expense. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Wilshire Estates Fifth Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 687-89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Manor Woods Fourth Sub. Wishing to be heard for any questions the Council may have was Jean Gaugen of Land Surveyors. She stated that they took care of the conditions on the plans,one being the drainage situation and the other being the temporary turnaround being provided. These have been recorded in the Co: Recorders office. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Strain moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 688-89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Viking Hills Fourth Sub. Wishing to be heard was Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts, Eng. representing the owner. He agrees with the report submitted by the Planning Dept. and urged the Council to approve this plat. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, McConnell second to adept Resolution No. 689-89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nasy (0).Motion carried. [1 Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - DPcPmhPr 12, 1989 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Viking Hills Fifth Sub. Wishing to be heard and urging the Council to approve this plat was Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts, Inc. who represents the owner. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hear- ing. Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 690- 89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Moti6n carried. B-8 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Lincolnshire 4th Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 691-89 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-9 A Hearing on the Final Plat known as Bamber Corner Second Sub. Wishing to be heard, Arnold Baumgaars of 820 loth Avenue S. W. He is present for any questions the Council may have. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hear- ing. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 692-89 approving the plat subject to the three conditions: 1. a 4 foot wide concrete sidewalk in rquired along both sides of ayowood Lane S. W. 2. The applicant should construct either a sidewalk or a bikepath long both Mayowood Road S. W' and Bamber Valley Road S. W. 3. A $125 check is r_equiredfor the street name sign. yes (7), Nays (0).Moti6n carried. B-10 Hearing on the Final Plat to be known as Northern Heights East th Sub. Wishing to be heard was Robert Valente of 1739 Northern alley Dr. N. E. He had questions of Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services irector such as when a pumping station would be built, or when and ho pays for a new one? He is new in the area and wanted this xplained. Mr. Plumb explained the policy of the City. 'aving no,one.else present that wished to be heard, President Selby losed the hearing. Bluhm moved, McConnell second to adopt esolution No. 693-89 approving the plat with the following condition.: 1. The basic construction contract fori`mprovements in this sub. include the improvemen.df No. Valley Dr. with any necessary temp. turnaround to the west plat limits plus construction of sidewalk adjacent to lots 16 and 17 of Blk 1, No: Heights E. 5th Sub. The onstruction plans should show a 4"a wide sidewalk on Wilshire Woods ane and Wilshire Lane and a 5' wide sidewalk on No. Valley Dr. N.E. 2. A grading and Drainage plan should be provided to the City before he construction contract is granted. . A general dev. plan application be made prior to any additional lats being approved for this general area. yes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-11 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Bandel Hills Fourth Sub. Wishing to e heard was Craig Morton of 2516 58th St. N. W. He was concerned bout the lack of parks in the area and wondered if anything was being done. Wishing to be heard was Don Morgan of 6017 25th Avenue N. W. and stated that land was being destroyed because of a drainage problem in the area. He would like to have this looked into. 1 Toddie, Public Services Dept. stated that a drainage plan was Agenda Item B-11 B-12 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 in process. Also, Bandel Hills is not complete and won't be until spring. Hopefully the area will be planted and the drainage problem will be solved. Mr. Morgan questioned who would take care of the maintenance of the weeds in the plattedarea. He was informed by Planning Dept. that all the territory would be someone who buys the property and they would take care of cutting the grass. Wishing to be heard was Dan Frissora of 2510 59th St. N. W. and was concerned about the grading and the traffic that would be generated. Mr. Jeff Ellerbush of the Planning Dept. stated that a report of the traffic pattern in the area has been done. Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts, Inc. Eng, stated that a grading plan was completed on Dec. 18 and it would be presented to the City Eng. Wishing to be heard was Tom Giodano of 2505 59th St. N. W. and was concerned about the corner lot that he lives on. He was concerned about erosion and what would happen if mud slid down on his lot. Mr. Plumb informed him that this should be covered in the grading report that Mr. Tointon would be giving to him. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 694-89 approving the plat subject to:the following conditions: 1. The Dev. sign the electrical service contract with the City and 2. A complete erosion control grading and drainage plan be submitted to the Public Services with the construction plans and all necessary easements for utilities outside the boundary of the plat be provided to Public Services before.an owner contract is issued. It was noted by the Council that this has to be satisfactory by the Public Services Dept. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat to be known as North Park 5th Sub. Wishing to be heard was Scott Lampland of 1027 7th St. N. W. and was present for any questions the Council may have. Having no one else present to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to:adopt Resolution No. 695-89 approving the plat subject to the following three conditions: 1. an 8 foot wide bike path should be provided along the north side of 55th St. N. W' adjacent to the No. side of this property. This bike path should be located on the north side of the ditch. 2. The Dev. should work with the City Eng. to ensure that the drainage pond is adequately designed to prevent flooding of adjacent properties. 3. The Dev. must sign an agreement with the City for electrical ser- vice. 4. That the lift station must be served by electric service from two directions and that an automatic switch over gear and tele- metering panel are required. This is necessary to ensure continuous sewage service to the area. It is recommended that no building permits be issued until the aforementioned facilities are installed. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-13 A Hearing on the Proposed assessments on Project 6297-4-86 J 8961. Basi c Constructi.on - i n 7th . Street N .W:' from Co. -Club Manor to "1430 .ft West. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL /� f CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 3 3 Adjourned Meeting No 19 - December 18,1989 Agenda Item B-13 Wishing to, be heard.was Robert Patterson, Attorney on.behalf of the owners - Johnson Drake and For b.mok and Assoc. He,stated that they are against the assessments levied against the detention pond area. This pond does not benefit them and the area around this pond would be dedicated to the City. The amount of assessment is approx. 522,000.00.. Since the pond is a service to all the .subdivisions around, -Mr. .Patterson does not feel that the assessment .is appropriate. Discussion was held by Mr. Patterson and Mr Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. as to who was benefitted by this improvement and if the land was accepted by the City, then who should be -paying the assessments. Alderman Hunziker stated that,, : he agreed that no benefit would be borne by this property owner. Alderman Strain stated that this pond was built in lieu of .an expensive sewer system and..thus it,was cheaper for the owner to pay for the assessment past the pond. Alderman Canfield was concern6 bout the safety factors if this was a gift to the City. Mr. Plumb stated that this pond would empty quickly and normally no safety hazard would exist. Fred Suhler, City -Attorney questioned the feasibility report prepared by Public Services and if this area was included to be assessed. Roger Plumb stated that originally this area was not included to be assessed. It was noted by the Public Services Dept. that this frontage was not included in the initial report. It was later revised to include this area. Wishing to be heard was Robert DeWitz of 602 llth Avenue N. W. and is the Dev. of Diamond Ridge. This is a sub. on the adjacent area. He stated that he has land that is near the area that is being discussed and since that is the back -side of the already serviced lots, he.would object to any further assessments going past his property. Mr. DeWitz was informed that the back of his sub. was not yet developed and that when it was, then it would front the area of concern. Based on this hearing and questions yet unanswered, Solinger moved, Hunziker second to continue this hearing until Jan. 17, 1990 ( Wed. ). NOTE: the hearing was not closed. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-1 Solinger moved, Hunziker second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to allow 6:00 A.M. pick up in designated commer- cial and industrial areas. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-2 Strain moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No 696-89 :recognizing the validity of the building permit to be issued under the County approval process. The approval is conditioned upon the property being developed in accordance with the conditions as set forth by the County Planning Advisory Commission. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Solinger moved, Canfield second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance changing the street name from 21st St. N. E. (as platted) to Ridge Cliff Lane N. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - DecemhPr 18, 1989 Agenda Item E-4 anfield moved, Hunziker second to approve the Community Dev. lock Grant re -appropriation as follows: 996 Contingency - reappropriate $1,585.96 into 1989 025 Site Acquisition $149,923.02 into 1989 025 Program Income S47,000 into 1989 otal S201,908.98. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 31uhm moved, McConnell second to approptiat S20,000 from the 1989 ontingency Account to the Rochester Civic Theatre for the purpose f replacement of the lighting system. Alderman Solinger questioned by the City should pay for this? Mr. Tom Lemke of 620 20th St. N. E. as speaking on behalf of the Art Center and stated that they are upgrading a 25 year old lighting system and the City owns the building. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Solinger voted nay. Motion carried. E-6 Strain moved, Canfield second to appropriate $25,000 from the 1989 ont. Acct. to the Rochester/Olmsted Community Housing Partnership. yes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 Solinger moved, Hunziker second to approve the appropriation of 50,000 from the 1990 Contingency account to GRAUC ( Greater Rochester Area University Center ) with the understanding the City is not making any commitment to any continued annual funding. yes (6), Nays (1).Alderman McConnell voted nay. E-8 Strain moved, Hunziker second to approve the appropriation of $ 12 ,500. from the 1990 Cont. Acct. for the purpose of partially funding the Senior Citizens Center Nutrition Program. 'It is the intent of the Council not to provide annual operating subsidies for the Senior Citizens Center. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Hunziker moved, Bluhm second to approve the selection of Benshoff and Associates in the amount of $23,500. for a downtown parking study. Alderman McConnell was not in favor of paying for this study as he stated we have people within the City employment that could do that. Ayes (6) , Nays (1). Alderman McConnell voted nay. Motion carried. E-10 Solinger moved, Canfield second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by the Rochester Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 697-89 approving a purchase order with Cannon Technologies, Inc. for a load management system in the amount of $143,977.00. Resolution No. 698-89 approving a contract agreement with Superb Building Maintenance for janitorial maintenance services in the amount of S30,406.09. Ayes (7), Nays 0).Motion carried. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA N? 3453 Adjourned.Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 Agenda Item E-11 Strain -moved, Canfield second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting backing into a parking space in the City of Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Hunziker moved, Solinger second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Request for a Sunday On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor license from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1215.16 6th St. S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-13.,' Hunziker moved, Canfield second to approve the transfer of the Off - Sale Intoxicating Liquor license - McCauley and Rose Inc. DBA MGM Liquor Warehouse to LAMA Corporation DBA MGM Liquor Warehouse. -Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14. Bluhm.moved, Canfield second to approve the renewal of the franchise agreement for Rochester City Lines Inc. and direct the City - Attorney to prepare the ordinance for.adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. E-15 McConnell moved, Canfield second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $735,056.85. List on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Solinger moved, Hunziker.second to adopt Resolution No. 699-89 approving the Police Benevolent Association Contract for -the years 1990,1991 and 1992. The. Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the said contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 700-89 transferring those parcels listed in Sections A and B from the Rural Service District to the Urban Service District. Those parcels are Plat 5185', Parcels 02302, 02701, 02702 and 02703. Ayes (7), Nays .(0).Motion carried. E-18 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 701-89 approving the adoption of the 1990 Cooperative Agreement with the City of Rochester, Mn. Public Services.. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-19 Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 702-89 setting a hearing date for a vacation of a utility easement located in Blk 4 of the Original Plat cf;Rochester - New Soldiers Field Hotel...Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 Strain moved, Canfield second to approve the purchase of three properties located between Elton Hills Drive and 37th St. N. W. identified as Flood Control Parcels 7,51, 59 and 76 in the amount of $12,000.00. Alderman Hunziker wondered what would become of the land when it is acquired. Ron Halling, Public Services ROW Agent stated that it would probably become a lake. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. N° 3454 Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA N? 3454 Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 E-21 Bluhm moved, McConnell second to approve the purchase of property at 307 Third Avenue N. W. for 5th St. Extension project. This would be in the amount of $11,000.00. Also approval is given to deed Mr. Daryl Engelhardt the East 112 of Lot 4, when acquired and the easterly 12.41 feet of the west 112 of Lots 3 and-4, Blk 57 Original Plat to the City of Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-22 Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 703-89 approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with Rochester City Lines for CY1990 Mass Transit Assistance. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-23 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No. 704-89 approving and authorizing execution of the following contracts for CY90 ZIPS Dial -A -Ride. 1. Rochester School Bus 2. Olmsted County 3. IDS 535 Community Education 4. RTS, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-24 Canfield moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 705-89 and 706-89 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a public hearing on Project 6526-88 J 9014 Street Widening, Bituminous Overlay, Concrete Curb and Gutter and Storm Sewer on 16th St. S. E. from llth Ave. S. E. to approx 330 Feet East. The date of hearing will be January 17, 1990. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-25 Bluhm moved, Solinger second to approve the purchase of 3,864 sq. ft. in fee simple title and to purchase an additional 2,760 sq. ft. in temporary easement for $5,500. of the property @ Winchester Apartments for the 41st St. N. W. Widening Project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion'carried. E-26 Hunziker moved, Canfield second to approve the purchase of a tempor- ary easement rights for the property located at 4039 16th Avenue N. W. for $2,350.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-27 Strain moved, Bluhm second to approve the purchase of 94 sq. ft in fee simple title and to purchase an additional 155 sq. Ft. in temporary easement for $572.16. This is a parking lot on Lot 6, Blk 48, Original Plat for the 5th St. Extension Project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-28 Solinger moved, Bluhm second to approve the purchase of the Salvatioi Army property ( Former Depot House ) and a vacant lot north of the current American Legion building for the purpose of constructing the 5th St. Extension project. This is in the amount of $315,169.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to salaries; establishing those of the Mayor, Alderman at Large and Aldermen was given its first reading. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL f CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA N� 3455 Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 Agenda Item An Ordinance Relating to Refuse Collection and Disposal; prohibiting F-1 the collection during certain days and hours; amending the RCO Sec. 141.23 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to PUD-R-99 for Salem Sound Second Sub. was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to .a Public Franchise to Rochester City Lines, Inc. to operate a public regular route Bus Transit System on the public streets of the City for a period through Dec. 31, 1994 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to angle parking, amending Roch. Code of Ord. Sec. 134.05 and Sec. 134.20 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance relating to street names, renaming 21st St. N. E. platted in Northern Heights East Fourth Sub. and 5th Sub. amending Roch.Code of Ord. Sec. 75.01 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, Hunziker, McConnell, Solinger, Strain and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried and the Ordinance was given its second reading. Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning to M-1 Light Ind. certain lands owned by Arend on 7th St. N. W., north of the railroad ROW was given its second reading. Strain moved, Hunziker second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing=:to the City of Rochester balance of lands contained within the Willow Creek San. Sewer Dist. not presently located within the municipal limits. This was given a second reading. Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning to M-2 (Ind.) certain lands located in the L.C.Industrial Park ( Mayoland'Crum property)was given its second reading. Bluhm moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordi-nance as read, Ayes (7), Nays (0)..Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance annexing 24.6 acres parcel of Rossi property south of 55th Street in Cascade Township (potential church site) was given its second reading. Strain moved, Canfield second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. H-1 The topic of the rent for the parking lot contracted by the Radissor Hotel was brought before the City Council. They owe the.'City of Rochester up to $39,000. and the Council had to decide to remain in the contract and attempt to collect the back money and have the contract stay up-to-date or terminate the contract and let them go on a cash basis - per month. Discussion was held by the Council and Alderman Solinger stated that he fells it would'be•poor busines! RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL N° 3456 Agenda Item H-1 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA N? 3456 Adjourned Meeting No. 19 - December 18, 1989 if this contract was terminated at this time. He feels that this should be continued for a while longer. David Rossman, Public Services Traffic Dept. stated that they are on a cash basis at this time. Stevan Kvenvold, City Adm. favored terminating the contract and dealing with a cash basis. He stated.that we do not have a written contract with the Kahler.The City of Rochester would also not be following the contract if the Radisson did not fulfill their obligation neither would the City . Alderman McConnell is against cancelling the contract. Doug Knott, Downtown Dev. Director stated that at the time of the D5 Project, a contract was needed for the Radisson Hotel rather then a "policy" in order for the loan agreements to be received. Fred Suhler, City Attorney stated that we have given the Radisson 30 days notice of Breach of Contract and they have done nothing. Having no more discussion, Hunziker moved, Canfield second to terminate the contract as.it now stands and staff be given the authority to carry this out and no contract be granted until they have an agreement to pay the City the back bills they accumulate on parking fees. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Bluhm, Canfield, Hunziker and Strain voted aye. Ayes (4), Aldermen McConnell, Solinge and President Selby voted nay. Nays (3). Motion carried. Having no further business, Bluhm moved, Canfield second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - Committee of the Whole minutes of Dec. 4, 1989. 1