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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1995RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 28 - June 5, 1995 4475 Agenda Item A-1 President Hunziker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Hunziker, Councilmembers Canfield, Evans, McConnell, Myhrom, Senjem and Stobaugh. Absent:None. B-1 A Hearing on the Annexation by Ordinance 95-12 By Quinstar of 20.07 acres located in the North 1/2 of Sec. 18, Marion Township. Wishing to be heard was Cindy Baker of CMS 700 No. Broadway and is in favor of this project. She is ,:representing the applicant. She is also present for any questions the Council may have. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance -for —annexation. A question was received by the Council from Gordy Sockinger of 25th Avenue and wondered if he could put up a pole type building once this area is annexed. He was told that it was O.K., but he should check with the Planning Dept. and/or Building and Safety Dept. before he puts it up to see if that type of building would conform. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Type III, Phase II, Land Sub. Permit ( Preliminary Plat ) to be known as Southern Hills. Wishing to be heard was Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts, Inc. and spoke on behalf of the Applicant Bill Gerlach. He stated that he is in favor of the conditions 1-7 as listed on the Request for Council Action and the bike path will go thru the east side of the subdivison. Wishing to be heard was Don McLeod of 1444 Willow Lane S.W. and wanted more information on the development. Mr. Jeff Ellerbush of the Planning Dept. gave him the information. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the heari Evans moved, Canfield second to approve the Findings of Fact and conditions 1-7 as listed on the Request for Council Action - City Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations approving this request. Ayes (7), Nays.(0).Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Amendment to Planned Unit Development R-11 (Candlewood and Cedarwood Mall) to allow the Construction of a Floral and Gift Shop. Wishing to be heard was Mac Hamilton of Hamilton Development and appeared on behalf of the Developer, Jack Hawkins. They are proposing a 2,970 sq. ft. floral and gift shop He thinks that that is the type of development that the Council would like to see in that area since they have denied a couple of other possible developments in the past. They would not like to construct a sidewalk at this time because they will have one near their shop. However, they will be happy to be a part of a "Sidewalk Project" in the future when and if the City gets approval of such a project. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 4476 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 28 - June 5, 1995 Agenda Item B-3 Jack Hawkins of Rochester Mn. was present and presented the plans for the new business. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. After Council discussion, Senjem moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 241-95 approving the request with the seven conditions as listed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Request for Council Action. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Councilmember Evans stated that this is a beautiful project and Councilmember Stobaugh agreed with Councilmember Evans. C-1-15 Evans moved, Stobaugh second to approve Consent Items C-1 and C-3-15 as follows: C-1 Approve the minutes of the May 15, 1995 meeting. C-3 Accepted the five donations to the Police Dept. totalling $1,700. an( appropriated them to the Police Departments 1995 Budget Code 15300. These donations came from the following five businesses: Mc Rick, Inc. Jack Henock; Express Personnel Service, Mark Tasler; Custom Communications, Inc. Leigh Johnson; KTTC-TV Jerry Watson; and Post Bulletin Company , Bob Hill. C-4 Adopt Resolution No. 242-95 and 243-95 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for New Passenger Signage in the Terminal Building and the Entrance Dr. Sign to the Airport and 243-95 entering into a State Aid Agreement with Mn/DOT for two-thirds funding on Airport signage project. C-5 Approve the following licenses and bonds: SINGLE DANCE - Aviary Rest. - Annual Malibu Mania Dance 7-27-95 HEATING CONTRACTOR - Rouse Mechanical Inc. Mpls. Mn. MASTER INSTALLER - Harold Nord - Bloomington, Mn. MASTER PLUMBER - Voson Plumbing, Inc. Bloomington, Mn. CEMENT SIDEWALK - Tony Glenna DBA T.G. General Construction ALtura MI MISC. ACTIVITIES - Annual Walks for the following: Mac Attack 5K Committee - around Silver Lake 8-11-95 ; Juvenile Diabetes Foundatioi '-Silver Lake area 9-16-95; American Heart Assoc. Silver Lake Area. 6-10-95. C-6 Adopt Resolution No. 244-95 approving the Rochesterfest 1995 License! and bonds as listed on the Request for Council Action - June 19-25, 1995. C-7 Adopt Resolution No. 245-95 approving the street closing for the 1995 Rochesterfest celebration as listed on the Request for Council Action. C-8 Approve the change of corporation name for the Red Lobster On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from General Mills Rest. Inc. to Darden Rest. Inc. effective May 29, 1995. C-9 Adopt Resolution No. 246-95 approving the request for a Sound Amplification Permit from Jeff Digre on Sat. May 27,1995 3-10 30 P.M Prior approval was given for this by the Council. 1 L J RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 28 - June,.`5, 1995 COUNCIL 4477 Agenda Item C-10 I Approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,638,726.95. List is on file with the City Clerk. C-11 Adopt Resolution No. 247-95 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the Group Insurance and Adm. Services for Group, Medical, Dental Stop Loss and the Life Insurance. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A June 30, 1995. C-12 Approve the appointment to the Housing Board of Appeals and Public Utility Board as follows: Housing Board of Appeals - Joseph J. Combs Term to Exp. 4-97 and Paul Grinde ( Exp. 4-97) and Bob Cline (4-97). Public Utility Board: Robert J. Maroo - Exp. June 1999. C-13 Adopt Resolution No. 248-95 authorizing the Director of Employee Relations to sign the Agreement for the Summer of 1995 and the school year 1995-1996 for the Work -Study -Rochester Community College. C-14 Adopt Resolution No. 249-95 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6241-4-94 J 9294 - Grading and Surfacing on 41st St. N.W. from 31st Avenue N.W. to West Circle Drive.Bids to be opened on June 30, 1995 at 11:00 A.M. C-15 Adopt Resolution No. 250-95 approving the Passenger Loading Zones to add: (39.5) 2nd St. N.W., on the N. side 25 Ft. more or less in front of the premise known.as 711 2nd St. N.W. Mon -Fri. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-2 Councilmember Senjem asked that this item be discussed and he stated that even tho Chuck Canfield, Council representative on the Public Utility Board has done a good job, he feels that this positior should be rotated or some other method of choosing this person than the same person serve for a number of terms. This is a position that all the Council should serve on so that they get to know the Public Utility organization better as a whole Council body. Councilmember McConnell agreed with Councilmember Senjem. Councilmember Myhrom thinks.Councilmember Canfield is doing a good job and does not like the idea of rotating this position. He stated that this task takes more time than some of the Councilmembers have time for and since Councilmember Canfield has the time, let him have it. Councilmember Senjem stated that he is for Canfield, but in the future this could be discussed. With that Senjem moved, Myhrom seconc to approve the appointment of Councilmember Canfield to the Rochester Public Utility Board for a two year term commencing June, 1995. C Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. .M. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -447H CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No 28 - June 5, 1995 Agenda Item D-1 E-1 E-2 Persons wishing to be heard regarding the problems in the lst St. N.W. (700-800) block are as follows: (The problems being that of the neighborhood being unsafe for all people, drug dealings, houses with unsafe conditions, lack of police protection, people carrying guns, loud music, over -flowing garbage, etc.) Andrew Jaconette of 816 First St. N.W.; Drew Arnold 825 First St. N.' Jodi Edmundson of 807 First St. N.W.; Eryn Butkiewicz; Larry Furguson of 837 First St. N.W.; Pete Dison of 831 First St. N.W.; Debbie Crossfield of 824 First St. N.W.; Grace Kopischke of 730 First St. N.W. The main problem house is 812 First St. N.W.and when inspected had 32 violations against it. These were never taken care of as far as the Building and Safety Dept. knows. The Common Council is very concerned about this problem and Officer Mike Beery and Sgt. John O'Neil were present and stated that the beat patrol was removed temporarily because of shortage on shifts during the month of June due to vacations, etc. They would be able to resume this patrol shortly thereafter. Sgt. O'Neil suggested that if enough police personnel was available that a Problem Solving Team be established and they go to troubled areas and clean them up. This would require approx. 10 more new police personnel and that would be costly for the taxpayers. After Council discussion, which concluded that the neighborhood does need help and they will do their best to find answers. President Hunziker stated that he has the summer off and will make this his summer mission to solve the problem. He also suggested that all seven of the Councilmembers get involved. Councilmember Myhrom stated earlier that the County should be involved too because that is where the welfare monies are coming from to support the people who are causing a lot of the trouble. The Welfare system should be looked at and reformed. The Council thanked the citizens for bringing this to their attention Senjem moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 251-95 approving the Development Assistance Agreement with Jeff Allman for the rehabilitation and renovation of the properties located at 321-323 South Broadway. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 252-95 approving a contract for asbestos removal at Fire Station No. 1 This is with Abatement Services for $4,585.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. J RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 28 - June 5, 1995 4479 Agenda Item E-3 Senjem moved, Myhrom second statements for the Community as described in the Request Motion carried. to approve the revised 1994-1995 final Development Block Grant Program for Council Action. Ayes (7), Nays (0). E-4 Senjem moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 253-95 awarding. the low bid of $52,408.00 submitted by. Premier Electric for the Repalcement of the high intensity lighting on Runway 13-31 at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-5 Canfield moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 254-95 awarding the Hypac C530A 9 wheel pneumatic Articulated Roller from Sweeney Brothers Tractor, Inc. of Burnsville, Mn. in the amt. of $53,800.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.. E-6 Evans moved, McConnell second.to adopt Resolution No. 255-95 accepting the low bid of $42,500. for 1995 Truck Chassis with Wrecker body from Zips Truck Equipment Inc. of New Hampton Iowa. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-7 Stobaugh roved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 256-95 authorizing a contract with Retrofit Recycling to provide disposal services of fluorescent lamps and PCB ballasts for all City Depts. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-8 Senjem moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 257-95 approving the replacement plan of using .74 acres of the wetland bank with one condition that the County's contractor return to pre -construction conditions the wetland areas identified as not being permanently disturbed by the East Circle Dr. constructi This is for the East Circle Dr. ( Co. Rd. 22) construction. Ayes (7) Nays (0).Motion carried. E-9 Evans moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 258-95 approving the Wetland .Impact and Replacement Plan - East Ridge Sub.. with -the three conditions as listed on the Request for Council Action. This is for .76 acres. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-10 Stobaugh moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 259-95 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project 9555 J 6375 - Traffic Signals and Minor St. widening at TH 63 So. @ 36th St. and Also at TH 63 So. and 40th'St. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on June 23, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Also funding per Steve Kvenvold recommendation. E-11 McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 260-95 to establish the acquisition of land for TH 63 Signalization at 36th and 40th St. S.W. Protect 9555 and J 6375. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Canfield moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 261-95 and 262-95 approving the feasibility report and ordering a public hearing for July 5, 1995 on Project 6231-95 J 9350 - Ext. of San. in. Authorize RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -480 . CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 28 - June 5, 1995 Agenda Item E-12 E-13 E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 E-21 F-1 Sewer and Watermain in 31st St. N.E. from 200 Ft. E. of.3rd Ave. N.E. to TH 63. Ayes (6), Nays (1).Motion carried. Senjem voted nay. McConnell moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 263-95 and 264-95 ordering a feasibility report and hearing for July 5, 1995 on Project 9407 -95 J 9347 - San . Sewer and Watermain Ext. to serve the S. side of TH 14 E. (3850 Hwy 14 East ). Ayes (6), Nays (1). Senjem nay. Motion carried. Stobaugh moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 265-95 awarding the low bid of $8,725.00 to Swenke Co. for Project 7-1995 J 9344 -Storm Sewer Laterals at three locations. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. McConnell moved, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 266-95 accepting the low bid of Shamrock Ent. 'for $13,265.75 - New Sidewalk Project 4-1.995 J 4946 - Various locations in the City. Ayes (7) Nays (0).Motion Carried. Senjem moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 267-95 awarding the low bid to Innovative Contractors in the amount of $138,646.75 for Project 6203-2-95 J 2545 - Streetscaping for 3rd St. S.E. from Broadway to the Zumbro River. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Evans moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 268-95 approving the CBD Parking Taskforce Recommendation. Ayes (6) Nays (1). McConnell voted nay. Motion carried. Stobaugh moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 269-95 approving the Section H Limited Parking Zone F Two Hour Parking to read: - 2nd St. S.W. on both sides from one half block west of th, West Frontage Rd. of TH 52 to 19th Avenue S.W.;'8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mon. Thru Fri. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Stobaugh moved, Senjem second to award the low bid of $1,246,552.00 to Road Constructors for Project 6204-2-94 J 2230 for Reconstruction of 4th St. S.E. from 3rd Ave. S.E. to llth Ave. S.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Resolution 270-95 was adopted. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adopt Resolution No. 271-95 authorizing Doyle Conner Co. to complete the demolition of existing structures for Reconstruction and Widening of 4th St. S.E. from llth Ave. to 19th Ave. S.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Senjem moved, Evans second to approve the Agreement for Sewer and Water Service Special Assessments in 503 31st St. N.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Resolution No. 271A-95 was adopted. An Ordinance Annexing to the City 20.07 acres of land in a portion of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 18, T 106N R 13W ( 2.07 acres N-S of Pinewood Rd. S.E. ) was given its first reading. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Reqular Meetinq No. 28 - June 5. 1995 4 4 8 1 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Approx. 10.66 acres of land located in a portion of the North 112 of Sec. 9 T 106N Range 14W was given its second reading. Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 McConnell mvoed, Evans second to adopt Resolution No. 272-95 approving the Owner Contract for Basic Construction in Bamber Ridge 4th Sub. Phase I Lots 1-18 Blk 1 and Lots 1-11 Elcor Construction and Willow Dev.. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. G-1 Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to remove the Land Use Change request for Franklin Kottschade from the table. This was land in the ares S.E. Rochester opposite to Fleet Farm. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Evans voted nay . Motion carried. After Council discussion.Canfield moved, Stobaugh second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare Findings of Fact substantiati the vote by the Planning Commission and using the study as is received by ROCOG regarding the streets using 48th Street as a major arterial and 40th St. as a collector street and present these Findings at the June 19, 1995 Council meeting. The notice will be sent to the landowners involved and the Council will accept their own Findings of Fact which will be submitted to the City prior to that meeting and will be considered also. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Evans and McConnell abstaining. Motion carried. It was mentioned that the Council would not like to have things brought before them to vote on without any paperwork regarding the subject. This is discouraged from happening again. Having no further comments or items, Evans moved, Stobaugh second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. City.Clerk