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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-19974924 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 Agenda Item A-1 B-1 President John Hunziker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Councilmembers Mack Evans, Ed Hruska, Marcia Marcoux, Jean McConnell, David Senjem, Walter Stobaugh. Absent: None. Mayor Canfield spoke to the problems that western Minnesota and the Dakotas have been experiencing during the recent flooding and the part that the citizens of Rochester could play in helping our neighbors. He mentioned the immediate need for bottled water. UPS service is supplying semi trucks throughout the state to transport those supplies as readily as they become available. Mayor Canfield also asked the Council to consider $50,000 worth of manpower commitment to send individuals volunteering to the Grand Forks area. Bob DeWitz, American Red Cross, asked the City to organize and coordinate the relief effort. A Hearing on the Traffic Impact Report for Proposed Retail Development at TH 14 & 4th Avenue S.W. Wishing to be heard was Dan Berndt, 505 Marquette Bank Building, speaking on behalf of the Hy-Vee Corporation, asked the Council to approve the Traffic Impact Report as submitted. He noted that Hy-Vee has now acquired the properties involved and have had additional meetings with the neighbors resulting in an agreement with them. Wishing to` be heard was Dennis Crow, Rainbow Foods, Mr. Crow spoke to the Traffic Impact Report and changes that had been asked for. The first change was that the street between Third Avenue and Crossroads Drive be as straight as possible and that the access for the service vehicles be as convenient as possible from the intersection. He also stated that they have to have at all times undisturbed, uninterrupted service from the intersection during the construction period. Wishing to be heard was Duane 011endick, 408 16th Street S.W., expressing his disapproval at the handling of the project over the past five months and the lack of concern on the impact to the neighborhood. Wishing to be heard was Katherine Kainz, 1409 Fifth Avenue S.W. Ms. Kainz read a prepared statement from her husband, Gary Wick, expressing his concern for the development and the deterioration of the neighborhood. Wishing to be heard was Robert Meek, 1201 South Broadway, one of the owners of the Crossroads Shopping Center. Mr. Meek asked if the City could find out whether the State would open the T.H. 63 access to the Crossroads Shopping Center across from Rookies Restaurant. He was concerned about the access on the Highway 14 side being unavailable during construction. He also noted that it is imperative that access to the rear of the Shopping Center be kept open and available for deliveries. Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 49'�5 Wishing to be heard was Sue Kennebeck, 1521 Fifth Avenue S.W., also expressing her disapproval in the commitment to the neighborhood. Wishing to be heard was Norma Wick, 3rd Avenue S.W., expressing disapproval over the lack of communication and feedback between the neighborhood and the elected officials. Wishing to be heard was Pat Roche, 410 16th Street S.W., a member of the Crossroads Steering Committee. He acknowledged the time and effort of the Councilmembers in meeting with the neighbors of the Crossroads neighborhood and Richard Freese for all the work he has done and all the ideas he has presented. He, personally, strongly disagrees with the rezoning of the neighborhood and the development that has been planned. Signed agreements have been secured with the Public Works Department and the Fine Shelter Group to institute specific measures in the neighborhood for traffic -control. Wishing to be heard was Judy Larson,1445 4th Avenue S.W., concerned about the impact of the increased traffic in the neighborhood. She felt that in the future large developments should be voted on by the people and not just the councilmembers. She also asked that no future exits to 4th, 5th and 6th Avenues and 14th Street S.W. be allowed by the Council for this development. Wishing to be heard was Terry Driscoll, 1403 Fourth Avenue S.W., clarifying that the property owner was no longer Fine Shelter but Hy-Vee. Dan Berndt, 505 Marquette Bank, clarified that Fine Shelter is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of Hy-Vee. He also said that they were in agreement to the conditions asked by Mr. Meek and would try to have uninterrupted service during construction. Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers Evans moved, McConnell seconded, to deny the Traffic Impact Report for the proposed retail development at TH 14 and Fourth Avenue S.W. Ayes (3), Nays (4). Motion failed. Upon roll call vote: Councilmembers Evans, Hruska and McConnell voted aye; Councilmembers Marcoux, Senjem, Stobaugh and President Hunziker voted nay. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 192-97 accepting the findings of the Traffic Impact Report with the three factors noted on the RCA and that 4th, 5th and 6th Avenues and 14th Street S.W. have no access to the proposed Fine Shelter/Hy-Vee Development. Ayes (4), Nays (3). Motion carried. Upon roll call -vote: Councilmembers Marcoux, Senjem, Stobaugh and President Hunziker voted aye; Councilmembers Evans, Hruska, and McConnell voted nay. Councilmember Hruska noted that the basis for his nay vote was the failure of the proposed Traffic Impact Report to identify the impacts and effects on level of -4 9;?% Agenda Item B-2 B-4 RECORD .OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 service which are likely to be created by a potential development and its falure to identify what improvements are'needed (1) to insure safe ingress to and egress from a site; (2) to maintain adequate street capacity on public streets adjacent to the development; and (3) to eliminate hazardous conditions. A Hearing on General Development Plan #97-111 to be known as Golfview Estates. Wishing to be heard was Louis Yockey, McGhie and Betts, representing the applicant. Mr. Yockey noted that the Wetlands Delineation Plan is no longer valid and they will be working with the City to arrive at a suitable plan. He also noted that there is no interference with the Douglas Trail in reference to a question posed by Councilmember McConnell. Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers McConnell moved, Stobaugh seconded, to approve General Development Plan #97-111 with one condition and direct the City Attorney to prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. A Hearing on Land Subdivision Permit #97-7 by Golfview Development, L.L.C. to be known as Golfview Estates Third Subdivision. Wishing to be heard was Louis Yockey, McGhie & Betts, representing the applicant. Mr. Yockey was available for questions from Councilmembers. Terry Spaeth, Planning Department, noted that condition #6 has been deleted; Woods Lane N.W. will not have to be renamed. Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers Hruska moved, Senjem seconded, to approve Land Subdivision Permit #97-7 by Golfview Development, L.L.C. to be known as Golfview Estates Third Subdivision with five conditions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on Final Plat #97-7 to be known as Golfview Estates Third. Councilmembers Evans moved, Hruska seconded, to table the hearing until the status of wetland delineation and replacement plan for this property has been completed and a grading plan has been submitted to Public Works. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on General Development Plan #97-120 to be known as Cascade Commons. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 -19917 Councilmembers McConnell moved, Stobaugh seconded, to continue the hearing to May 19, 1997 giving a 28 day negotiation time for buying of the property by the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A letter had been received from Robert DeWitt, Western Walls, Inc., agreeing to the continuation. B-6 I A Hearing on Assessing Tree Removal, Debris Removal and Snow Removal. Wishing to be heard was Dave Weber, 3537 Seventh Street N.W. Mr. Weber received notice of assessment for removal of snow; however, he said that the property next to his was where the snow had been removed. Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 193-97 assessing properties for Tree, Debris and Snow Removal with the exception of 3537 Seventh Street N.W.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-7 A Hearing on the Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for PEMSTAR, Inc. Having no one wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers Evans moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 194-97 approving the issuance of $1,000,000 in Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds and $3,425,000 in Taxable Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the PEMSTAR, INC. project. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-8 I A Hearing on Final Plat #96-6 to be known as Rochester Technology Park. Having no one wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing. Councilmembers McConnell moved, Evans seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 195-97 approving Final Plat #96-6 to be known as Rochester Technology Park with one condition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 - Councilmembers Evans moved, Stobaugh seconded, to approve the following C-11 consent agenda items: C-1 Approval of the minutes of the April 7, 1997 council meeting. C-2 Approval of the report from the Rental Housing Complaint Board including the recommendation not to call a public hearing for the property at 908 West Center Street. (RCA indicated an incorrect address of 247 63rd Avenue S.W.) C-3 Adopt Resolution No. 196-97 entering into a professional services agreement with Holabird and Root for plans and engineering work for roof work on the Terminal and Service Building at the Rochester International Airport. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 0218 Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 Agenda Item C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 Approve the rejecting of bids for Project No. J-6919 for Steel Ten Unit T-Hanger and adopt Resolution No. 197-97 authorizing the City Clerk to re -advertise for bids. Approve the following licenses and bonds: Gambling - Temporary Raffles Rochester Area Gymnastics Academy at Willow Creek Middle School - August 9, 1997 ARC of Olmsted County at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - October 28, 1997 Sewer and Drain Licenses Bernard Donovan DBA O'Donovan Company, Byron Jim Hrstka DBA Hrstka Construction, Stewartville Sidewalk Licenses Jared Allen DBA Allen Concrete, Eyota Sackey Joles Asphalt Paving Miscellaneous Street Use Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #429 and Ladies Auxiliary - Poppy Day Sales - May 16 and 17, 1997 Olmsted County Memorial Association - Memorial Day Parade - May 26, 1997 United Church of Christ Annual Meeting, Minnesota Conference - June 6, 7, 8, 1997 A.B.A.T.E. Harlem Davidson "Toy Run" - August 16, 1997 American Cancer Society Relay for Life - June 18 and 19, 1997 City/County Employees Silent Vigil Against Violence "Not In Our Town" - May 21, 1997 Sound Amplification Permit American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Mayo High School Stadium - 7:00 P.M. to Midnight - July 18, 1997 - waiver of time restriction requested. Approve accounts payable in the amount of $905,782.63. Adopt Resolution No. 198-97 ordering a feasibility report on Project No. 6219-4- 94 (J-9310) "Reconstruct 19th Street N.W from 32nd Avenue N.w. to West Circle Drive" and Resolution No. 199-97 receiving the feasibility report and ordering a hearing to be held on May 19, 1997. Adopt Resolution No. 200-97 ordering a feasibility report on Project No. 6204-3- 94 (J-9327) "Reconstruct pavement and extend Sanitary Sewer Trunkline on 4th Street S.W from Broadway to 2nd Avenue S.W." and Project No. 6301-3-97 (J- 2170) "Construct Sanitary Sewer Trunkline from South Broadway at 4th Street S.W. to the Zumbro River via 1st Avenue S.W." and Resolution No. 201-97 receiving the feasibility report and ordering a hearing to be held on May 19, 1997. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 Agenda Item' C-9 Adopt Resolution No. 202-97 amending the following paragraphs of Section L "Permit Parking - Zone 1 John Marshall Zone to read: 9. 12th Avenue N.W. from 10th Street to 14th Street (Both sides) 10. Delete 12. 12th Street N.W. from 11th Avenue to the west line of Gooding's Addition (Both Sides) 13. Delete C-10 Adopt Resolution No. 203-97 adding paragraph 305.4 of Section B "No Parking Zones" to read: 305.4 East Soldiers Field Drive on the east side of the road, from a point 150 feet south of 7th Street to a point 300 feet south of 7th Street, at all times. C-11 Adopt Resolution No. 204-97 adding paragraph 303.1 of Section B "No Parking Zones" to read: 303.1 Century Hills Avenue N.E. on both sides of the street from C.S.A.H. 2 (Viola Road) to the south line of Lot 1, Block 1, Century Hills First Subdivision, at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 a Councilmembers Senjem moved, Marcoux seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 205-97 referring a petition from Mathy Construction Company and Western Walls, Inc. to the Public Works Department for a feasibility report on extending Sewer and Water to property on Second Street S.W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 b Wishing to be heard was Norm Nelson, 5618 26th Avenue S.W., asking when the 1996 goals of the City were going to be ready. He had available for the Council copies of Olmsted County's and the School District's as examples of what they put together. D-1c Wishing to be heard was Robert DeWitt, 604 11th Avenue N.W., objecting to the "sewer tax" that is recommended to be put on residents to help pay for sewer and water construction in areas within the City limits that have septic tanks and private wells. E-1 Councilmember Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 206-97 implementing the special assessment policy for sewer and water to developed property in the City of Rochester. Discussion. Councilmembers discussed the feasibility of adding the additional public cost of this policy on the sewer/water portion of the public utility billings or inclusion on the property taxes. It was the consensus that whichever the 1930 Agenda Item E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 conclusion, the monies collected needed to be tracked and reviewed annually (June 1st) by the Council. The motion then read: Adopt Resolution No. 206-97 implementing the alternative special assessment policy for sewer and water to developed property in the City of Rochester adding a line on the sewer/water billing for public utilities and review annually by the Council. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Motion carried. Councilmember McConnell voted nay. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 207-97 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Redevelopment Agreement with PEMSTAR, INC. to commit to the installation of the street and utilities to the west boundary of Parcel 1 of the PEMSTAR, INC. property. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 208-97 entering into a Skyway Connection Agreement with Larson and Braasch for the 100 First Avenue Building subject to the terms and conditions provided by the City Administrator's Office. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Senjem seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 209-97 approving Change Order #8 to the Schroeder/Leverington contract for the Civic Center Expansion Project in the amount of $41,378.00. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Motion carried. Councilmember Hruska voted nay. Councilmembers Hruska moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 210-97 entering into an agreement for professional services with Airport Consulting Services Group, Inc. and McGhie & Betts, Inc. for plans and engineering work for a new roadway, utilities, security fencing and lighting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Evans moved, McConnell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 211-97 entering into a purchase order agreement with Trenchers Plus, Inc. for a Tractor -Trencher with Plow Combination in an amount not to exceed $32,400.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Hruska seconded, to approve the transfer of the Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for P.J.G., Inc. DBA Buckeye Liquor from Joseph and Pamela Guzinski to Stanley James Whiting of Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to approve the revised Animal Control Ordinance and adopt Resolution No. 212-97 setting fees under the revised ordinance and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the required ordinance for adoption. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item E-9 E-10 E-11 E-12 E-13 E-14 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - April 21, 1997 �93/ Councilmember Stobaugh moved to amend the original motion asking the subd. 6 be deleted from the final version of the ordinance. - Subd. 6 dealt with the issue of allowing dogs to be off leash and to come "on command" to the owner. Councilmember Stobaugh noted that he had many calls asking that his provision be deleted and to maintain the old section to keep dogs leashed at all times. Councilmember Stobaugh's amendment to the motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion. Councilmembers discussed the provision for allowing animals to be "at large" rather than leashed at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers McConnell moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 213-97 approving the wetland delineation and replacement plan for Rochester Technology Park Subdivision with four conditions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Marcoux seconded, to authorize the City Purchasing Director to issue a purchase order for the second Elgin Street Sweeper for the Public Works Department for $94,915.00 plus tax. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 214-97 approving the purchase of 28 acres of land in the future Cascade Lake area for $475,000.00 and authorize staff to complete the necessary items to fulfill the requirements of the purchase agreement. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Evans seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 215-97 entering into an agreement with Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad for replacement of the railroad crossings at 11th Avenue N.W., First Avenue N.W. and Ninth Avenue N.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Marcoux seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 216-97 requesting a variance from the Commission of Transportation concerning the State Aid Rules for a street width of 60 feet verses 64 feet for four driving lanes on 4th Street S.W. from Broadway to 2nd Avenue S.W. plus parking lanes for State Aid Project 159-119-07 (J-9327). Discussion. Councilmember Hruska stated that he would like to see north/south turning movements onto Broadway. Richard Freese, Public Works Director, noted that he will report back after addressing the issue. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Hruska seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 217- 97 calling for a public hearing for the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds of not more than $1,150,000.00 for Gauthier Industries. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ReguiRT,Wdj@frngRW6bV�i�o.4N*�l 1997 Agenda Item F-2b F-4a F-4b F-4c F-4d F-4e G-1 An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sections 28.02, 28.03 and 28..04 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Relating to the Water Service Availability Fees and Sewer Connection Charges was given a first reading. An Ordinance Creating Chapter 106A of the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Relating to Animal Control in the City of Rochester and Deleting Chapter 106 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances was given a first reading. Councilmembers Senjem moved, McConnell seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 218-97 entering into an owner agreement with Glendale Partners and Elcor Construction, Inc. for Project No. J-9410 "Basic Construction in Glendale Hills Third Subdivision". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Hruska seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 219-97 entering into an owner agreement with the Verna E. Badger Trust and Elcor Construction, Inc. for Project No. J-9414 'Basic Construction in Northview Subdivision from Valleyhigh Drive N.W. to the North line of the Mail Processing Center". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Evans seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 220- 97 entering into an owner agreement with North Park Partners and S.L. Contracting, Inc. for Project No. J-9409 'Basic Construction in North Park Eighth Subdivision". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Marcoux seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 221-97 entering into an owner agreement with North Park Partners and S.L. Contracting, Inc. for Project No. J-9384 'Basic Construction in North Park Seventh Subdivision". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 222-97 entering into an owner agreement with Mayowood Enterprises and Elcor Construction, Inc. for Project No. J-9415 'Basic Construction in Mayowood Common Phase 3". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Hruska moved, Stobaugh seconded, to remove from the table Zone Change Request #97-2 by SuperAmercia to rezone lots 4-6, block 22, Northern Addition from the B-1 district to the B-4 district. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Evans seconded, to approve Zone Change Request #97-2 by SuperAmerica. Discussion. It was noted that an agreement had been reached between SuperAmerica and Samitarian Bethany Nursing Home regarding the hours of use for the carwash, hours of use of the microphones and other uses that would disrupt the nursing home residents. �I Ayes (6), Nays (1). Motion carried. Councilmember McConnell voted nay. Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ReguI9TAd' j@Jrn96M1997 -1933 Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to remove from the table the approval of two 36,000 GVW Dump Trucks for the Public Works Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers McConnell moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 223-97 accepting the low bid of $97,790.00 from Interstate Motor Trucks, Inc. for two (2) 36,000 GVW Dump Trucks for the Public Works Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G-3 Councilmembers Hruska moved, Stobaugh seconded, to remove from the table the approval of one 36,000 GVW Truck Chassis and Hydraulic Lift Loader for the Public Works Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Hruska seconded, to adopt Resolution No: 224-97 accepting the low bid of $77,834.00 from Interstate Motor Trucks, Inc. for one (1) 36,000 GVW Truck Chassis and Hydraulic Lift Loader for the Public Works Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Councilmember Marcoux moved, Hruska seconded, to adjourn the meeting to 4:30 P.M., April 28, 1997. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. CitJ Clerk