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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1993RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA - Adjourned Meeting No. 12 - October 18, 1993 448 1 Agenda Item A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., the follow- ing members being present: President Selby, Councilmembers Canfield, Evans, Hunziker, McConnell, Myhrom and Senjem. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the proposlad Assessments of Project No. 6311-4-92A J 924, Curb and Gutter, Driveway .approaches on West Side llth Avenue N. W. from loth Street to 119th Street N.W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 552-93 approving the assessment. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from R-1 to B-4. The property consists of a railroad ROW and highway ROW located at the TH 52 and 14 interchange. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Evans second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the zone change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from 1-1 to B-4 on property that consists of approx. 7.19 acres located alg the S. side of Country Club Road S.W. (CSAH 34 ) in a pt of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec. 33 Cascade Twp. - Rochester Indoor Tennis Club. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Senjem moved, Myhrom second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the zone change. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from R-1 to B-4 District. This land consists of approx. 1.41 acres located alg the n. side of 2nd St. S.W. west of the West Zumbro Addition and E. of the Brink's Pet Place property. Having no on present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Evans moved, Canfield second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the zone change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from R-1 to B-4 District.This land consists of 4.5 acres and is located alg the North side of TH 14 E, west of 21st Avenue S.E. ,Pla-Mor Ballroom and the residence at 2115 Hwy 14 East. Wishing to be heard was Cecil Long of 2045 Hwy 14 East. He is opposed to this and reminded the City Council about the various agreements that was made between, the County/Twp. and the City regard- ing the snow plowing, maintenance of roads etc. He said this is a trade-off on some of the work done by the County in the City and vice versa. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Canfield second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance approving the zone change. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the City Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from R-1 to B-4 District. This land consists of approx. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA AM g 2 Adjourned Meeting No. 12 - October 18, 1993 Agenda Item B-6 B-7 24.79 acres located alg the S. side of TH 14 in a part of the NE 1/4 Sec. 33, Cascade Twp. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Evans second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an:ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the City Planning and,Zoning Commission initiated Rezoning from R-1 to M-2 District. This.is located alg the E. side of Valleyhigh Dr. N.W. CSAH 4 - W. of the�IBM Plant and Adj. on the east side of the Douglas Bicycle Trail. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Evans moved, Myhrom second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption., Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program. Requested amounts are as follows: Public Service Requests: A Roch. Area Alliance for the Mentally Ill $ 15,000.00 B) ARC of Olmsted County 16,000.00 C) Omnia Family, Services Inc. 13,500.00 D) HRA - MCPP Program 4,000.00 E) Child Care Res. & Referral - Child Care 65,000.00 Total Public Service Requests $113,500.00 Public Service Requests can total less than $75,900 but they cannot exceed $75,900. Barrier Removal Requests/Acquisition/Rehab City of Rom Park and Recreation G) City of Roch. - Sidewalk Barrier Removal H) Habitat for Humanity I) Child Care Res. & Referral/Purch. of Bldg J) We Can House K) Omnia Family Services Inc. (Gutters) L) Omnia Family Services Inc. (Van) M) Bear Creek Services Inc. N) SEMCIL 0) Apostolos Kontos P) Ability Building Center Q) Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Total Barrier Removal Req./Acquisition/Rehab $ 50,000.00 125,402.00 30,000.00 100,000.00 15,000.00 F 500.00 10.000.00 30,000.00 60,000.00 15,000.00 7,800.00 $443;°i62 :00 Total to be Appropriated $506,000.00 R) Program Administration Appropriation (25,000.00) S) HRA Rehab Appropriation (240,000.00) Amount Remaining for 1994 Appropriation 241,000.00 Total Recommended Appropriation Including Public Service Should Not Exceed $241.000.00 1 Agenda Item . . 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4 - Adjourned Meeting Na- 12 - Octnher 18, 1993 Wishing to be heard was Mary Kristo of 702 16 1/2 St. S. E. and is representing Rochester Area Alliance for the Mentally Ill. They have received monies from the City CBDG .in the past and have helped many people thru their, program. They help mentally ill people obtain employment opportunities. They are requesting $15,000. Wishing to speak on behalf of RAAMI was Karen Osterlin of 1151 lst St. N. W. and has benefited from the program and is now employed. She urged the Council to continue this program and grant the request, Wishing to be heard was Alice Adamson of 6810 Co. Rd. 19. She represente the Zumbro Valley Comm. Support Program and they woulc like to have money to resurface their parking lot. It is muddy and kids have a hard time to walk when it is muddy and snowy. Berdine Erickson of 1420 East Center St. was present and supported Alice Erickson's request.The request was $7,800.00 Wishing to be heard was Ann McGuire of 721 12th St. N. W. and appeared on behalf of ARC. ARC is an organization hoping to improve the quality of life for the mentally ill. They are requesting a total of $16,000..AI.so appearing on behalf of ARC was Joe Weissler of 1414 26th St. N. W. and Charlie Appliequist of Rochester who has benefited from this program. Ann Hutton of 1426 lst St. N. W. is on the Board of OMNIA Family Services and she urged the Council to consider her request for $24,000. They run five.group homes as well as other services. Wishing to be heard was Tammy who is a member of the Responsible Living Program for six months and she has learned how to keep budgets, get'a good job and keep it as well as apt. living, etc. Wishing to be heard was Ann Hutton of the OMNIA said that.they are requesting money for staffing and because they are not getting money in from various organizations in the City such as Rochester Area Foundation, United Way is cutting back, etc. they really need this funding. Councilmember Myhrom questioned Ms. Hutton on the financial workings of the Organization and Ms. Hutton responded. Wishing to be heard was Marsha Grimm of 6513 Stagecoach Rd. of Stewartville and is appearing on behalf of Ability Building Center. They would like $15,000. so they can buy printing equipment to up- date their printing capabilities. They can provide jobs with this grant and the need for this type of printing is requested by potential customers. Wishing to be heard was Darrell Christenson of 930 16th Avenue N.E. appearing on behalf of SEMCIL and.this would like funding for study homes in the City to make them more accessible for the handi- cap. They worked with 22 families this past year and see the need in the coming years also. He urged Council support in their request, Wishing to be heard was Walter Stobaugh of 1415 Damon Ct. S.E. and urged the Council to approve the monies requested by the HRA. Wishing to be heard was Jeff Brown of 1310 Folwell Dr. S.W. and appeared on behalf of the Child Care and Resource Center. This center allows the parents to work and in many cases go off welfare aid. This impacts low family incomes and is really needed. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL — CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item This page is blank RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 12 - October 18, 1993 418 1 Agenda Item B-8 Wishing to be heard was Larry Kestila of 1740 No. Valley Dr. N.E. He is also speaking on behalf of the Child Care and Resource and Referral Center. He urged the Council to approve their request. He stated.they are looking for a building as they are now renting from a church. The would like to apply the requested $100,000. toward a building. Councilmember Evans asked if he had checked out the possible use of the former Skyline School. He stated that he had not at this time. President Selby asked if they had checked out the fact that some or a group of builders may donate building a new building for them. He stated that is might be a possibility and he would check this out. Wishing to be heard was Don Kishel of 3404 15th Avenue N. W. and is the Director of Child Care and Resource - Headstart Program. He stated that receipt of CBDG funds are very important because if they can't move forward with the programs, then they will not be eligible for State and Federal funds. The potential school would have five classrooms and have 100 children full time. Also included in the building would be a kitchen, parents meeting room, and offices. Councilmember Evans again stated that they should try to use Skyline School. Wishing to be heard was Marlys Jax:: of Assisi Heights and spoke on behalf of the Habitat for Humanity. She said they are currently working on three homes and would like to rehabilitate houses that are already built. Council discussed the requests and having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. No action was taken as the action will be taken on the Nov. 1, 1993 meeting. C-1-6I McConnell moved, Myhrom second to approve the following consent agenda items. C-1 I Approval of the minutes of October 6, 1993 meeting. C-2 Adopt Resolution No. 553-93 approving setting a hearing for November 15, 1993 on -the proposed assessments against Tree, Debris Weed and Sewer and Water charges. C-3 Approve the following licenses and bonds: Heating - Contractors Vasy's Gas Services - Rochester, Mn. Master Installer - Vasile-Vasy Sinzianu Rochester, Mn. C-4 Approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,386,800.89. List on file with 'the City Clerk. C-5 Adopt Resolution No. 554-93 setting a hearing to be held on Nov. 15, 1993 on the proposed vacation of a 4 foot wide easement alg the SEly RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 411 8 . Adjourned Meeting No. 12 - October 18, 1993 Agenda Item C-5 lot line of Lot 6 Peck's 3rd Addn and the W. 5' of the 10' easement dedicated alg the NEly lot line of Lot 8 Peck's 6th Addn. - James and Patricia Graham. C-6 Adopt Resolution No. 555-93 setting a hearing for November 15, 1993 on the proposed vacation of the Nly 1' of the 5' wide utility easement located alg the S lot line of L 2 B 3 Viking Hills 1st Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-7 Discussion was held by the Council on the appointment of a Lieutenant/Inspector in the Fire Dept..effective Nov. 15, 1993. Canfield moved,.McConnell second to approve Timothy M. Bangert to the position of Lieutenant/Inspector.. This was based on experienc( as well as recommendation received from the immediate person who will be his supervisor. Councilmember Senjem stated that he thinks that the No. 1 candidate as selected by the Fire Civil Service Commission should be chosen and he feels he is the most qualified. Councilmember Myhrom stated that he feels the same way. After further discussion, Ayes (5), Nays (2). Councilmembers Senjem and Myhrom voted nay. Motion carried. C-8 Hunziker moved, Evans second to approve the following appointments by Mayor Hazama to the Rochester_Civic Musi.c_Board: John Welhaven, John Rylander - 6th Ward - and Lynda Fleming ( 5th Ward ). Three year terms will run to Jan. 1996. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-1 Councilmember Canfield abstained from voting on this item because of his relationship to the applicant. Hunziker moved, Senjem second to approve the Facts of Findings modifying the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals by Martin Canfield. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-2 Canfield moved, Hunziker second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance allowing for the issuance of permits for the operation of golf carts on City streets. Ayes (6), Nays (1).Motion carried. President Selby voted nay. Canfield moved, Evans second to establish a permit fee of $10.00 to operate this vehicle. Ayes (6), Nays (1).Motion carried. President Selby voted nay. E-3 Senjem moved, Myhrom second to adopt Resolution No. 556-93 authorizin(. the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Supplemental Agreement to Phase III Air Conditioning Up -grade in the amount of $25,325.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-4 Hunziker moved, Evans second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance on the Annexation by Jean Cook and Maxine Thompson 92.63 acres of vacant land in SEc. 4 and 9 of Roch.Twp. between Baihly Woodland - Baihly Hgts. Sub. and FoxCroft Dev. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 12 - October 18, 1993 4 $ Agenda Item E-5 Hunziker moved, Evans second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to annex by the City of Rochester 1.8 acres located 1/2 mile south of 20th St. S.E. and 1/2 mile east of So. Broadway. - Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-6 Hunziker moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 557-93 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on US Army Corps of Eng. Flood Control Project Stage 3 - Cascade Creek J 4883 - 3 Demolition of 8 residentials and 2 commercial bldgs in the ..Cascade Creek area. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on Nov. 10, 1993. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 Senjem moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 558-93 approving the purchase of 31,581 sq. ft. of street ROW and 5,320. sq. ft. of Temp. easement from a property owned by James and Marilyn Fellows located at 3204 19th St. N.W. for $7,500.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-8 Canfield moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 559-93 approving an engineering services agreement with McGhie and Betts Inc. for Project No. 9216 J 9265 - Const. of a Water Tower and Trunk Mains for the NW High Level Service area. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 560-93 approving the parking resolution deleting Para (99) (100) and 102 and adding Para (98) - 4th St. S.E. on the S. side from 2nd Ave. S.E. to 13th Ave. S. E. and on the N. side of the street from the Zumbro River to 14th Avenue S.E. at all times. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Senjem moved, Canfield second to table the 1993 Downtown Employers ant monthly Customers - Park and Ride - Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried E-11 McConnell moved, Evans second to adoptiResolution No. 561-93 ordering the signing of the Assessment Agreement to Plat 5140 Parcel 1600 - 192-1 Viola Rd. N.E. ( Ray Sheehan ). Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Hunziker moved, Senjem second the low bid of $119,485.90 to J 2240 - Basic Construction , Nays (0).Motion carried. to adopt Resolution 562-93 awarding Road Constructors for Project 9305 Elton Hills Business Park. Ayes (7), E-13 McConnell moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 563-93 approving a Handicap Parking Spot at 420 6th Avenue S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4 in Section 34 - Cascade Twp was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4 -7.19 acres in Sec. 33 Twp. 107N R 14W was given its first reading. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 418 8 % Adjourned Meeting 12 - October 18, 1993. Agenda Item F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 G-2 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4 1.41 acres in Sec. 34 Cascade Township was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4 -4.5 acres in Sec. 6 T106N R13W was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-4 in Sec. 33; Township 107N R14W was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning property to M-2 -51.8 acres in Cascade Ridge Sub. Lot 1, Blk 1 was given its first reading. An Ordinance creating Chapter 130A of the Rochester Code of Ordinances relating to Golf Carts and operation thereof was given its first reading. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester 92.63 acres of lands in E.1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 4 T106N R14W was given its first reading. An Ordinance annexing to the city 1.8 acres of lands in portions of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 13 T106N R14W was given its first reading. Senjem moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 564-93 approving an owner contract with Drake , Forbook and Assoc. for Basic Const. in Manor Woods West 6th Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Senjem moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 565-93 approving an owner contract with McGhie and Betts, Inc. for Basic Const. in Golf View Est. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to remove the Parking Study of 12th Avenue S. E. /10 block from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved,.Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 566-93 approving the study.Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Included in the motion was a motion .to jnstruct staff to study the possibility of a parking permit way of regulating this. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to remove the CBD SIgnal Timing. Project from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. After Council discussion, McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 567-93 approving a City/State Agreement to transfer the signal at 6th Street' -and South Broadway from Minnesota Dept. of Transp. to City Jurisdiction. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business Senjem moved, Canfield second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. i y Clerk f]