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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-1991'38z6 Agenda Item A-1 E-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 15'- December 2, 1991 President Selby called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follow- ing members being present: President Selby, AldermanCa-nfieid (2.:05 pm Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Solinger (2:05-P.M.). Absent: None. Petersson moved, Crawford second to approve the minutes of the November 18., 1991 meeting with the correction as follows: Alderman Crawford stated that she would like to have a couple of word. added to the recorded statement by Dave Goslee in B-1 "That this amount was arrived at by appraisals" she would like to have added after "appraisals" "appraisals of similar property". Ayes (5), Nays (0).Motion carried. It will be noted that Alderman Canfield and Solinger arrived after vote was taken on the minutes. At the end of the afternoon meeting, Alderman Canfield added a motion to the minutes - see that section - Discussion was held by the Council on the proposed agreement with Floodwall artist/ Anne Plummer. Alderman McConnell is opposed and stated that trees and shrubs could be planted and be just as effective This floodwall would be located behind Esteban's and would be formed by a mold that would have the images imprinted on it . The images as presented by Ms. Plummer would include Rochester history in events and people. She will be paid $23,607.00. This amount is for the mast design and studio rental, production of the master mold, materials and delivery to Rochester from 'Wi.nbna -to Rochester and finishing, lodging, etc. Alderman Crawford_wanted to find out about other designs she would prefer a more natural look = like using Rocks, etc. Alderman Canfield stated that this wall would beautify the area for years to come. He does not want a concrete wall going thru Rochester. It,was noted that the choice of artist and mural is compatible with. the Artist Council of the State of Mn. That organization has a list of capable artists and the handling of things such as murals. Gary Neumann, Asst:, City Adm. stated that when this was brought befo the Council, that from that meeting a Design Committee was formed. Artists were contacted and seemed happy with the procedure. The Design Committee recommended Ms. Plummer's design and it is before the Council at this time for approval. Alderman Canfield stated that he would back the design of Ms. Plummer Alderman Solinger stated that he is in favor of the design. Alderman McConnell still favors the concept of having flowers and rocks used. Alderman Canfield stated that this is a chance for the City to feature an "art" proejct which will be preserved for years to come. Alderman McConnell stated that he still likes to see green growing things. Alderman Crawford questioned how you would put green growing things on a wall and plants and shrubs are costly to replace she stated that something permanent lasts and does not have to be replaced. Alderman Crawford also questioned the visibility of this wall - where would people stand to view this wall? 1 Y RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3827 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Reqular Meetinq No..15 - December 2. 1991 Agenda Item E-1 Gary Neumann,Ass't. City Adm. stated that it will be accessible from the bridge by the new Govt. Center and a path will be going right in front of it also benches will be across the area. Having no further discussion, Canfield moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 591-91 approving the agreement between Anne Plummer and the City of Rochester. Upon roll call vote, Aldermen Canfield, Hunziker, Petersson, Solinger and _ Pre s.Selby voted aye.Ayes (5), Aldermen Crawford and McConnell voted nay. Nays (2). Motion carried. E-2 Solinger moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 592-91 approving the following recommendations by the Rochester Airport Commission: 1. Agreement with McGhie and Betts, Inc. to perform preliminary engineering and professional services for 1992 Runway 13-31 construction (Phase I) Profilograph testing in the lump sum of $3,999.00. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute any and all documents as they relate to AIP 07 Runway 13/31 Construction and Security Project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-3 Petersson moved, Solinger second to adopt the following resolutions as approved by -Ahe Rochester Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 593-91 approving a purchase order with Cannon Tech- nologies, Inc.' for load management terminals in the amount not to exceed $104,100,000. Resolution No. 594-91 approving a contract with Hunt Electric for the installation of load management terminals in an amount of $51,300.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-4 Petersson moved, Solinger second to table the Licenses and bonds until the evening meeting. This involved applications from various gambling organizations and the Council requests more study on this topic. Ayes (7), Nays (0) .Motion carried. E-5 Petersson moved, Crawford second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,779,430.23 - list on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-6 Solinger moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 595-91 authorizing the redemption and retirement in advance of maturity $1,215,000. of the G.O. Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of 1983 callable at par on February 1, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 Solinger moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 596-91 approving the Land Development Manual Summary for publication. The City Clerk is authorized to publish only the summary of the Ordinance that will be drawn up by the City Attorney. Ayes (7), Nays (0), Motion carried. 3828 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 15 - December 2, 1991 Agenda Item E-8 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 597-91 approving the Metes and Bounds Conveyance of Unplatted land petitioned by Glendale Partners - Robert Gill - The property is located at west end of 26th St. N. E. This is subject to the following condition : 1. That the properties included in this metes and bounds conveyance platted in the future at such time any further subdivision of the property is proposed. This would include the dedication of the cul-de-sac that is presently a public street easement. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9:) Canfield moved, Crawford second:to-adopt Resolution No. 598-91 approving the Parking Study changing the following: A. Section B No Parking Zones - 10th Ave. S. W. on both sides from 7th.St. to 8th St. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Mon. thru Friday. 159.6 - 7th St. S. W. on both sides from 9th Ave. S.W. to loth Avenue S. W. between the hours of 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Mon. thru Friday. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. E-10 Solinger moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 599-91 approving the following changes in Parking - Section D Truck Loading Zones - drop Para. (16). Sec. J Passenger/Commodity Loading Zone amend Para 1.1 to read. - 1st Avenue S. W. on the W side from Center Street to a point 65 feet, more or less, South (3 stalls) 15 minute limit - at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. E-11 Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 600-91 scheduling a hearing to be held on January 6, 1992 on the City of Rochester's ADA Paratransit Plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. E=.12 Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 601-91 creating parking for the Courtesy Van at the Radisson Hotel. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. This is to be known as Zone E. in the Comp. Traffic and Parking Res. Book. E-13 Solinger moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 602-91 authorizing execution of a contract with I.S.D. 535 Community Ed. for sponsorship of 1992 ZIPS Dial -A -Ride Services and with Olmsted Co. for the local share in support of the 1992 ZIPS Dial - A Ride Services. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Hunziker moved, Solinger second to table the request for naming of the Street -roadway into the Fixed Base Operators Bldg. at the Rochester Municipal Airport for further input. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-15 Petersson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 603-91 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the purchase contract with MacQueen Equipment Inc. for the low bid of $183,990. for a 42,OOO1b G. V.W. Snow Plow - Oshkosh Truck with a Schmidt foldi-rig wing plow. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried.' 1 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3829 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 15 - December 2. 1991 Agenda Item F=1 An Ordinance on the Land :Use-Manual.of, the Zoning Gode..for the City. -of Rochester was given its first -reading.. F-1 An Ordinance amending Sec. 28.04 of the RCO Relating to the Water Service Availability Fee was given its second. -reading. Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Establishing a PUD -R- 104 in a part of Sec. 9, Town- ship 106 N R 14W Olsmted Co. Mn. containing 11.78 acres more or less was given its second reading. Petersson moved, Crawford second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried. A-1 Petersson moved, Canfield second to reconsider the motion approving the minutes of the 'Nov. 18, 1991 meeting. Alderman Canfield stated that he would like the portion of B-1 where he made a statement followed by Alderman Hunziker and the City Attorney be'typed verbatim and made a part of these minutes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. The City Clerk was instructed to add this to the minutes. Also corrected in the minutes was an addition of a tabling motion by Petersson and second by Solinger to table the assessments that was paid for the people in Golden Hill that paid for the full assessment in projects in the area. This is tabled for staff review and how to pay for the assessment and how far back does the City Council go plus any legal ramifications that may occur if this is opened up and how long the City will take to recover this money. This�is-pr,imarily the projects considered in Aug. 1987 and the people who came to the Council meeting - Gary Neuman stated that you should limit the review to projects, not the people who came. Based on the above information, staff understood what was necessary. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business, Petersson moved, Solinger 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 Canfield, Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Solinger. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Bandel Hills 6th Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 604-91 approving the plat subject to the following conditions: 1. A unit mailbox be provided adjacent to Lot 14 placed near the fire hydrant as recommended by Public Services. 2. Parkland dedication requirements be met by a cash dedication of $2,210 in lieu of land. This will be deducted from the Dev. pre- viously established credits. 3. Sidewalk in required along this road. 4. Prior to the construction of structures, accessibility -for fire vehicles shall be present and maintained. 3830 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item B-1 B-2 Regular Meetinq No. is - December 2, 1991 5. Prior to construction of structures, water supplies shall be present and available for fire fighting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed 1992 Budget. Wishing to be heard was Stevan Kvenvold, City Administrator and 'gave an overall summary of the budget including overhead charts. The proposed 1992 budget programs expenditures of $75,343,061 would require a property tax levy of $15,478,520. Details of this budget is attached to the Request for Council Action "Letter of transmittal"by the City Administrator dated November 12, 1991. Wishing to be heard was Paul Utesch, Finance Director for the City of Rochester, Mn. and explained the Tax Impact on the City taxpayers. Mr. Utesch explained the "Truth in Taxation" notice that was sent to the property owners and published in the Rochester Post Bulletin. Wishi.ng­to'be heard was Steve Coerper of 725 Memorial Parkway. Wondered why one line budget item was so much more than the previous year. Mr. Kvenvold stated that it is an item that the City needed to pay for the sulpaenasthat are being charged the City from the Co. for delivering them to us. That is why,that was increased. Wishing to be heard was Jeff Reisland of 2415 62nd St. N. W. and wanted to know how the sales tax worked. Mr. Utesch explained to him that the sales tax only went to fund the Flood Control Program. We only budget for the amount that we spend. The excess money goes into a fund to be spent only for future flood control programs. Mr. Reisland also wanted to know about our Government Center being built. He was informed that it is the County as of yet. The City is not having a building built at this time. Wishing to be heard was John Peterson of 808 6th Avenue S. W. He stated that the budget of the City of Rochester is better than the County budget, but he still thinks there is room for improvement He stated that he thinks the Mayo Civic Center should be in the blacl and not operating in the red. He would like to see an'end to the battle with Peoples Coop Power. He also had a question on the budget for Data Processing. Mr. Utesch explained that this budget had gone down over all and Alderman Canfield explained that the Mayo Civic„ Center is in the red, however, it is the same deficit as it was with the Auditorium. In reality, the additional space ( Building ) brings in more entertainment, and people ( groups ) using this new facility - It then brings in people to the City and they in turn use motels,hotels, food, buy merchandise and that brings in money to the community. It brings in more money locally than it is in the "red" as far as the taxpayers are concerned. Alderman Solinger agreed witl Alderman Canfield and stated that this center brings money back to the City. Alderman McConnell disagreed. He stated that he is against the subsidy that the Mayo Civic Center requires and that we have no guarantee that this will 'not be in the "red" by twice this much next year. He thinks it should operate -in the black. Mayor Hazama also stated that the city has benefitted from many organizations in the City and State that use this facility and the City is constantly looking for more groups and ways to utilize this facility more. 1 0 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 3831 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No.15. - December 2, 1991 Agenda Item B-2 Wishing to be heard was Tom Thompson of 3820 loth Avenue S. W. He stated that he is fed up with a budget increase of any kind. He wants to have this stopped now and not increase anything. Alderman Canfield questioned Mr. Thompson as to what programs he would like to see eliminated. Such as street repair, no public services, or cut down a lot? Mr. Thompson stated that he did not have specifics, but he is in favor of no increases. Stevan Kvenvold, City Adm. stated that the City responds to the demands made by the public. If the demand by the public is warranted, then they have to expect to pay for the services. Mr. Thompson stated that the people should take responsibility for themselves and help to cut the budget. Alderman Crawford also stated that she is constantly getting calls for public services and agrees if this is wanted by the citizens of the City then the budget has to be made accordingly. The City is growing also which makes a difference in our budget. Mr. Thompson stated that he understood. Wishing to be heard was Pat Krisha of Rochester.Mn. and stated that a committee should be formed to study the budget and make cuts where the committee would see fit. He also wondered about the building of a new City Hall, Fire Station and Library. He is in favor of remodeling and using some buildings that are already built. Mr. Utesch reminded the people that the impact of our budget is only 1.45% and he thinks that is real good. Alderman Canfield stated that the 1% sales tax would be used to fund the building of the Library, Fire Station and City Hall. He feels that people from area communities use these facilities and this would be a way of paying for them and having the shoppers pay also. He stated that the people from the surrounding communiites use these facilities and they should probably help pay for them. Sales tax would accomplish this. Wishing to be heard was Conrad Schultzfinke of 3102 5th Place N. W. He is also concerend about the rising taxes. He stated that people on fixed incomes can't simply pay for these taxes any more. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby continued this hearing until December 18, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. E-4 Discussion was held on the applications for gambling permits/licenses After a lengthy discussion Crawford moved, McConnell second to approve the application received from the Rochester Jaycees --to hold a circus on December 3, 1991 at the Mayo Civic Center. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Crawford moved, McConnell second to table the requests for gambling until more questions are answered. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business, Solinger. m6ved, Petersson second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk