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A-1 I No one wished to be heard during the Open Comment Period.
B-1 President John Hunziker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following
members present: Councilmembers Mack Evans, Dennis Hanson, Marcia
Marcoux, Jean McConnell, David Senjem, Walter Stobaugh. Absent: None.
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Approved the minutes of the May 17,1999 meeting.
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Approved the transfer of $3,000 from the Contingency Account to the City
Administrator's budget to fund an internship for the summer of 1999.
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Adopted Resolution No. 351-99 approving the Second Amended and Restated
Subordination Agreement between the City of Rochester, PEMSTAR, Inc., U.S.
Bank, and U.S. Bank National Association, acting in its separate capacity as the
administrative bank, Administrative Bank,
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Adopted Resolution No. 352-99 setting a hearing date of July 19, 1999 to consider
the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing district on the West Zumbro
Estates Subdivision.
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Adopted Resolution No. 353-99 executing the restrictive covenants for West
Zumbro Estates Subdivision.
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Adopted Resolution No. 354-99 transferring the remainder of the lease at the
Rochester International Airport, expiring on December 31, 2000, for Clements Car
Rental of Rochester to Affordable Car Rental of Rochester.
D-7 Adopted Resolution No. 355-99 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
State Aid Agreement for Project No. J-6964 for 60 percent funding of PCB
transformers and a new standby emergency generator at the Rochester
International Airport.
D-8 I Approved the following licenses and miscellaneous activities:
Fireworks Display
RES Specialty Pyrotechnics, Inc., Belle Paine — League of Minnesota
Conference at Mayo Civic Center — June 16, 1999
Rochester Golf & Country Club — July 4, 1999
Gamblinq — Premise Permit Renewal
Eagles Aerie #2228 Auxiliary, 409 First Avenue S.W.
Knights of Columbus, 2030 Highway 14 East.
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Gambling — Temporary Raffle
ARC of Olmsted County — Raffle — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church — October
26, 1999
Church of the Resurrection — Bingo — August 29, 1999
Heating Contractor
Home Solutions of Rochester, Inc., Rochester
Master Installer
James J. Kostroski, Rochester
Brian Holsten, Forest Lake
Master Plumber
Peoples Natural Gas for Mark Vacura, Rochester
Sidewalk License — Cement
Dan Krahn DBA Krahncrete, Incorporated, Rochester
Sign Installation
Leroy Signs, Inc., Minneapolis
Sound Amplification
Rochester Civic Music
League of Mn Conference — June 16, 1999 — Mayo Park
Fourth of July Concert — July 4, 1999 — Silver Lake Park
Down By the Riverside Concert — July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15,
22, 1999 (waiver of 8:00 P.M. time restriction)
Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center — Essex Park Summer Get Together —
Band — July 25, 1999
Rochester Public Library and Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association —
Migrant Festival — Olmsted County Fairgrounds — June 8, 1999
Olmsted County Fair Board — Olmsted County Fair — August 2 through 8,
1999 (waiver of 8:00 P.M. time restriction)
Rochester Pentecostal Church — Bilingual Picnic — July 4, 1999
Miscellaneous Street Activities
American Diabetes Association — Bike Tour — June 5, 1999 (prior approvals
obtained)
Mayo Medical School/American Medical Association — RaceNValk — August
28, 1999
Star of the North Games — Road Race — June 27, 1999
Approved the licenses and miscellaneous permits and activities for the 1999
Rochesterfest Celebration June 19 through June 27, 1999.
Adopted Resolution No. 356-99 approving the street closings and bagging of
meters for the 1999 Rochesterfest Celebration June 19 through June 27, 1999.
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D-11 I Adopted Resolution No. 357-99 creating Ward 1 Precinct 6 at the Rochester
International Airport and amending the boundaries of Ward 1 Precinct 4.
D-12 Approved Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,797,508.42.
D-13 Adopted Resolution No. 358-99 approving waiving the City's option to retain Police
and Fire Consolidated Pension Plan accounts and direct staff to notify PERA to
proceed with merger of these accounts into the PERA Police and Fire Fund.
D-14 Adopted Resolution No. 359-99 closing completed improvement projects and
transferring unexpended balances pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
429.091, Subd. 4.
D-15 I Approved the request from the Fire Department to donate beds from Fire Station #4
to the Dorothy Day House.
D-16 Adopted Resolution No. 360-99 approving identified holidays for certain employees
in the Rochester Police Department for the same as the sworn Rochester Police
Department personnel.
D-17 Adopted Resolution No. 360A-99 approving the firm of Danwick-Poole
Environmental, Inc. to perform patch and repair services on asbestos materials
contained in City Buildings for $9,925.00.
D-18 Approved Ordinance Petition #99-9 by Windsor Well Corporation to annex
approximately 80.02 acres of land located along the east side of 18t' Avenue S.W.,
in the NE % of Section 22, Rochester Township.
D-19 Approved the Rochester Police Department accepting additional funding from the
Model Protocol Test Site Project for the creation of a Community Needs
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D-20 Adopted Resolution No. 361-99 authorizing staff to acquire necessary land rights
for the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extension to serve Skyline Drive and the
use of consultants and settlement flexibility in an amount not to exceed 10 percent
of the estimated values.
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D-22 I See with Item E-2.
D-23 See at end of D Items.
D-24 See at end of D Items.
D-25 See at end of D Items.
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Adopted Resolution No. 362-99 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to
be opened on June 30, 1999 for Project No. 9829 (J-9536) "Sanitary Sewer and
Watermain to Serve Riverview Heights Subdivision".
Adopted Resolution Nos. 363-99, 363A-99 and 364-99 setting a Public Hearing to
consider the project and setting an Assessment Hearing for July 7, 1999 for Project
No. 6202-2-99 (J-9581) "Concrete Curb & Gutter and Overlay Project on 2"d Street
S.E. from 11th Avenue S.E. to 15th Avenue S.E.".
Adopted Resolution Nos. 365-99, 365A-99 and 366-99 setting a Public Hearing to
consider the project and setting an Assessment Hearing for July 7, 1999 for Project
No. 6208-3-99 (J-9582) "Concrete Curb & Gutter and Overlay Project on 8th Street
S.W. from 10th Avenue S.W. to 8th Avenue S.W.".
Approved rejecting the bid of El Bishop Construction, Inc. for Concrete Project No.
1-1999 (J-9576) "Miscellaneous Concrete Work (City Wide)".
Adopted Resolution No. 367-99 adding Paragraph (73) of Section B "No Parking
Zones" to read:
(73) Second Avenue S.W. on the west side of the street, from 14th Street
to a point 600 feet south of 14th Street, during the hours of 8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday.
Adopted Resolution No. 368-99 approving Change Order #1 in the amount of
$6,472.00 to Nietz Electric for Project No. 9552 (J-6373) "Traffic Signal Modification
on T.H. 63 from Civic Center Drive to 14th Street N.E."
Adopted Resolution No. 369-99 approving the base bid plus the alternate of
Paragon Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $288,450.00 for Project No. 8215-27-
99 (J-2580)'1999 Restoration of The First Street Ramp".
Adopted Resolution No. 370-99 entering into an agreement with Rochester
Armored Car Company, Inc. for the pickup of daily banking deposits.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
D-21 I Councilmember Stobaugh noted the relationship of Councilmembers Senjem and
Stobaugh to the Mayo Foundation.
Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, McConnell seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
371-99 authorizing the sale of a portion of Lots 4115,and 6 of the Original Plat in the
amount of $2.50 per square foot and Lot 1, Block 2, Rochester Technology Park 2"d
in the amount of $2.25 per square foot and authorize the acceptance of
approximately 9 acres of land located in the Cascade Lake area. The sale of the
property will allow expansion of adjacent Mayo properties.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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D-23 Councilmembers McConnell moved, Marcoux seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
372-99 authorizing the sale of 302 Fifth Avenue N.W. to the abutting land owner,
E.L. Owens, in the amount of $10,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
D-24 I Councilmembers Hanson and Senjem asked for a brief overview of the timeline and
the scope of the Highway 52 East Frontage Road projects.
Councilmembers Hanson moved, Senjem seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 373-
99 authorizing the staff to retain consultants, acquire land rights and have
settlement flexibility for the acquisition of the 48th Street N.W., 60th Street S.W. and
the Highway 52 East Frontage Road projects. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
D-25 . Councilmember Senjem asked for clarification on the amendment to the
assessments for unpaid service replacement charges. Richard Freese, Public
Works Director, explained that at the time the Council authorized the replacement
policy, there was no authority to collect the unpaid service charges. This
amendment gives the City that authority.
Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to approve the amendment
to Rochester Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 to include Section 28.05 Watermain
and Sewermain Replacement Policy allowing for unpaid charges to be assessed to
the benefited property over a five-year period. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-1 A Hearing on Type III, Phase II Special District Amendment Project Development
Plan #99-3 by David Bishop for the Arboretum Special District to Permit Multi -
Family Buildings on Property Located South of Arbor Lane N.W., north of 41st
Street N.W., and east of the Douglas Trail.
Wishing to be heard was Wade DuMond, Yaggy-Colby, representing the developer,
David Bishop. Mr. DuMond noted their approval of the conditions recommended by
the Planning Department. He also gave a review of the history of the Aboretum
Special District and its development'since 1982 when it was first approved. Mr.
DuMond noted the zoning change to 15 units per acre was done in 1992.
Wishing to be heard was Jeff Orr, 4200 York Lane N.W. Mr. Orr and the following
two speakers represented the Lincolnshire Neighborhood Association. Mr. Orr also
gave a brief rundown of the history of the Arboretum Development saying that it
originally was to include various types of housing. He said that the development,
however, has been mainly single-family homes. The current residents wish it to
remain so to keep it compatible with the rest of the neighborhood.
Wishing to be heard was Jeff Schaefer, 4201 York Lane N.W. Mr. Schaeffer
discussed the need for a better buffer between the present homes and the new
development. He read a list of other developments where adequate buffering had
been used between different types of housing to reduce noise and traffic.
Wishing to be heard was Jaren Vande Kieft, 3550 42"d Street N.W., spoke to the
problems that could be encountered with traffic, noise, crime and the decrease in
property values.
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Wishing to be heard was David Bishop, 1185 Plummer Circle S.W. Mr. Bishop
explained that he started the project because he is aware of the need for housing in
Rochester. He currently owns and manages other units in Rochester successfully
and would not anticipate any problems with this project. Mr. Bishop said that he
bought the property in good faith aware of the zoning on the property. He
estimated that the rent would be from $750 to $900 per unit per month.
Wishing to be heard was Diane Orr, 4200 York Lane N.W. Ms. Orr's property will
abut the Bishop property. He understood that he was within his rights but is
concerned about the buffer being adequate and the fact that covenants will not
allow her to build a fence if she would so choose. She asked that the Council take
another look at the property to determine if it is appropriate to abut against single-
family homes.
Wishing to be heard was John Folkerts, 4221 York Lane N.W. Mr. Folkerts
expressed his support for a transition area between the two developments. He said
that Mr. Bishop was not interested in this plan and, therefore, he was not contacted
about the neighborhood meetings.
Wishing to be heard was Robert Benner, 3559 Arbor Drive N.W. Mr. Brenner
asked the Council to base their decision on whether the development is compatible
for the Special District; not whether people need apartment houses.
Wishing to be heard was Jim Noxon, 4325 York Lane N.W. Mr. Noxon pointed out
that everyone in Lincolnshire had to agree to and sign the covenants to maintain a
certain responsibility to the community in which they live. He did not see how they
can incorporate Mr. Bishop to have responsibility into their community without his
own free will.
Wishing to be heard was Eric Jenney, 4432 Scarborough Lane N.W. Mr. Jenny
stated that over the past 15 years the Council has set a precedent for expectations
on the land usage in the special district and others. He asked that the Council stay
consistent with those expectations.
Wishing to be heard was Lucille Buller, 509 15th Street N.E. Ms. Buller noted that
she was formerly Lucille Bishop. She stated that those persons who bought the
lots close to the development knew what the zoning was. She also stated that this
is only a preliminary plat and that the landscaping and buffer areas and plans need
be looked at. Ms. Buller stated that the width of the buffer for this development will
be 20 feet with a fence as a possible substitute for plantings.
Wishing to be heard was Charles Zenz, 3223 Arbor Drive N.W. Mr. Zenz noted that
in 1996 there were going to be apartments to the north. The neighbors had an
opportunity to work with the developer on the buffer. The Common Council saw fit
to maintain the life-style in the neighborhood.
Wishing to be heard was Ken Milligan, 4212 York Lane N.W. Mr. Milligan noted
that it would be 20 years before the landscaping will be large enough to be helpful
as a buffer.
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Wishing to be heard was Jackie McFarlane, 4224 Arboretum Drive N.W. Mr.
McFarlane wanted the Council to know that several times the realtor told them that
the property to the north was for single family homes.
Wishing to be heard was Dean Rich, 3228 Oxford Lane N.W. Mr. Rich also noted
that the developer and realtor led them to believe that the property to the north
would be single-family homes.
Wishng to be heard was Dan Wetzel, 3538 42"d Street N.W. He said that Planning
and Zoning were looking for things to complement the neighborhood for commercial
land but something other than apartments should be adjacent to single family
homes.
Wishing to be heard was Diane Orr, 4200 York Lane N.W. She noted that the
neighbors had asked the owner to sell the land to them and were told no.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Terry Adkins, City Attorney, noted that the ordinance that created the special distric
lists the information which must be supplied in an application for development.
However, there is nothing in the ordinance which provides the criteria for reviewing
development applications. Based upon past recommendations from the Planning
staff, he recommended the Council rely on the criteria found in Section 61.146
(Conditional Use Permits).
Councilmember McConnell moved, Senjem seconded, to reopen the hearing and
continue the hearing until the June 21 Council meeting with the understanding that
the developer and neighbors hold one or two meetings during that time to work out
their differences. Ayes (7), Nays (0). ,Motion carried.
E-2 IA Hearing on Type III, Phase II, Preliminary Plat #99-20 to be known as Orchard
Ridge Subdivision.
Wishing to be heard was Mark Walsh, Chatfield, representing the developer. He
noted that they were in agreement with all of the conditions.
Wishing to be heard was Phil Oswald, 5718 Lancaster Place N.W., representing the
Northwest Neighbors Association. They have spent considerable time working with
the Planning staff and the Park Department. The traffic calming is still on -going and
they have reached an agreement on the park situation by acquiring a six -acre park
for the neighborhood.
Wishing to be heard was Larry Johnston, 6200 Fairway Drive N.W., also
representing the Northwest Neighbors Association and speaking to traffic concerns.
In looking at the condemnation proceeding and dealing with the access to the
south, traffic has been the primary concern for the entire project. He believes that
some of the work might be premature; they are in the middle of the traffic calming
project. He felt that, in looking at the traffic layout of the streets, it was a design
that the neighbors could live with. There are still questions about traffic problems
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such as the traffic through the North Park Subdivision, the traffic at 55th Street and
the 65th Street interchange. He noted that they would like to get the information on
the traffic study back to the neighbors and, therefore, questioned moving ahead too
quickly at this time.
Wishing to be heard was Phil Oswald, 5718 Lancaster Place N.W. Mr. Oswald
also was concerned that future public utilities are also going to be affected such as
the cut off of 65th Street by MnDot. The 100 home limit is only until a second
ingress/egress is provided. Is the problem moving from 65`h Street to 55th Street?
He asked that the Council not condemn the land at this time and that the 100 home
limit be dependent upon the 65th Street/TH 52 ingress/egress issue being resolved.
Wishing to be heard was Mark Walsh, Chatfield, stating that unless the
condemnation is allowed at this time, the project may be shut down. He also
stated that limiting the development to 100 homes would leave the developer not
knowing what to do with the land.
Wishing to be heard was Bill Seitl, 4412 Copperfield Lane N.W., vice-president of
Northwest Neighbors Association. He asked about the plans to build a bridge at
65h' Street over T.H. 52 and who would pay for it. He also stated that the City
should get involved in private development especially where part of the land to be
condemned is in a platted general development plan. Such an action would be
setting a legal precedent.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Councilmembers Hanson moved, Evans seconded, to proceed with Item D-22
accepting the feasibility report for the "Extension of Roadway and Public Utilities in
Hillsborough Drive N.W. from North Park to Orchard Ridge Subdivision",
authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed with agreements and
condemnation procedures and set a Project Hearing and a Special Assessment
Hearing for July 7, 1999. Ayes (2), Nays (5). Motion failed. President Hunziker
and Councilmembers Marcoux, McConnell, Senjem and Stobaugh voted nay.
Councilmember McConnell moved, Stobaugh seconded, to reopen the public
hearing and continue it to the July 19, 1999 meeting to gain further information on
the progress of the developers on the road extension and more informtion on the
traffic calming project. Ayes (5), Nays (2). Motion carried. Councilmembers Evai
and Hanson voted nay.
A Hearing on Vacation Petition #99-7 by G.A. Nelson Companies, Inc. to vacate the
south 10 feet of a 40-foot utility easement located along the north line of Lots 4 and
5 and a part of Lot 6, Block 1, Plaza 41 Northwest Subdivision.
Staff requested to continue the hearing to June 21, 1999.
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Vacation Petition #99-7 by G.A. Nelson Companies, Inc. to June 21, 1999. Ayes
(7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-4 A Hearing on Final Plat #98-35 to be known as South Broadway Business Center
First Addition.
Wishing to be heard was Ken Moen, Dunlap & Seeger Law Office, representing the
applicant, South Broadway Business Partners. Mr. Moen explained that the
applicant does not have control of the right-of-way dedications that will be needed
for the St. Bridget's Road. This right-of-way and the MnDot right-of-way for the
proposed diamond interchange falls into the property of R.L. Hexum. They are
proposing that an agreement be signed between the City, R.L. Hexum Properties
and South Broadway Business Partners that would give the City the required
easements and dedications under the R.L. Hexum Properties. They also proposed
that the Council approve the final plat application, the agreement then be worked
out between the two developers and the City and the agreement be signed prior to
the recording of the final plat.
Wishing to be heard was Tom Hexum, applicant, stated that the issues for the right-
of-ways would take place between now and the end of 1999. He urged the Council
to approve the final plat and allows staff to complete the agreement prior to the
recording of the final plat.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing..
Councilmembers told Mr. Hexum and Mr. Moen that they needed to see the
development agreement for the R. L. Hexum Property prior to any approval of the.
final plat.
Councilmembers Senjem moved, Evans seconded, to reopen the hearing and
continue it to the June 21, 1999 Council meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-5 A Hearing to Consider the Application for a Currency Exchange License from Pawn
America Minnesota, L.L.C.
Wishing to be heard was Holly Haddad, Community Action Program. Ms. Haddah
was concerned about consumer protection and the fees that are to be charged by
the pawn shop for the cashing of checks. She was told by the City Clerk that the
application had been received by the State Department of Commerce and that
under State Statute the Council could approve or deny the application.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Councilmembers Evans moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 374-
99 denying the application from Pawn America Minnesota L.L.C. on the basis that
the service was not needed for the community. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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A Hearing on Vacation Petition #99-8 by Medical Futures to vacate the 10-foot
utility easement located along the common lot lines of Lot 12 and 13, Block 3,
Cascade Ridge Subdivision.
Having no one wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
375-99 approving Vacation Petition #99-8 by Medical Futures. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
A Hearing on Ordinance Petition #99-8 by Eugene Cassidy to Annex Approximately
2.18 Acres of Land into the City to Facilitate Development of a Detention Pond
located north of Century High School in the approved Emerald Hills General
Development Plan.
Wishing to be heard was James Odland, 3736 47th Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Mr. Odland is the property owner directly north of the proposed Emerald Hills
development. He was concerned about the detention pond that may have to be
modified and questioned the possible drainage impact on his property.
Wishing to be heard was Wade DuMond, Yaggy-Colby Associates, representing
the applicant. Mr. DuMond stated that modifying the existing pond at this time will
not affect Mr. Odland's property.
Wishing to be heard was Gene Cassidy, 3322 Oxford Lane N.W., applicant. Mr.
Cassidy explained the channel for the waterway and tile locations. The ponds were
put in by the Soil Conservation Service in 1981.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Councilmembers Hanson moved, Marcoux seconded, to approve Ordinance
Petition #99-8 by Eugene Cassidy and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
required ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 A Hearing on City -Initiated Text Amendment #99-3 to Amend Section 60.338 of the
Rochester Zoning Ordinance & Land Development Manual to Amend the Policy for
Rezoning.
Terry Adkins, City Attorney, offered revised ordinance language which reflected the
"substantive changes to Section 60.388. The revision makes it more readable by
clarifying the criteria to be applied to rezoning requests.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing
Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Evans seconded, to approve City -Initiated Text
Amendment #99-3 as revised by the City Attorney and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the required ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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E-9 A Hearing on City -Initiated Text Amendment #99-4 to Amend the Rochester Zoning
Ordinance & Land Development Manual to Allow for Single Family Detached
Homes on Existing Platted Single Family Sized Lots in the R-3 and R-4 Districts.
Wishing to be heard was Duane Sauke, 3954 Polar Lane N.E., representing Habitat
for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is limited in finding affordable lots to build on.
These lots are usually odd -shaped 'and unusually zoned; they do not fit as a four-
plex size lot.
Wishing to be heard was Susan LeGare-Gulden, 1700 Ninth Street N.E., currently
serving on the board for Habitat for Humanity and Chair for the Planning
Committee. One of her major responsibilities is finding lots for Habitat for Humanity
to build on. That is becoming more and more difficult. Where other developers can
only build homes that cost $100,000 to $120,.000, Habitat can build homes that
cost between $65,000 and $75,000 including the lot. She stated that they would
like to enlist the Council's support for the text amendment.
Having no one further wishing to be heard, President Hunziker closed the hearing.
Councilmembers Hanson moved, Marcoux seconded, to approve City -Initiated Text
Amendment #99-4 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the required ordinance
for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, Marcoux seconded, to Amend the Zoning
Ordinance and Land Development Manual — Advertising Signs. Ayes (6), Nays (0),
Abstain (1). Motion carried. Councilmember Evans abstained.
F-2 Councilmembers McConnell moved, Marcoux seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
376-99 directing the City Attorney to initiate, in the name of the City of Rochester,
the appropriate proceedings to compel Carriage Homes to provide a performance
bond as required by the December 7, 1998 agreement between the parties.
Wishing to be heard was Greg Johnson, Stillwater, representing Carriage Homes.
He noted that he had been informed that the pond was not up to standards. He
talked with Richard Freese earlier in the day and is currently securing a bond in the
amount of $40,000.
Richard Freese, Public Works Director, stated that they have inspected the
property. The bond was to have been secured by May 24, 1999 and the work
finished by June 14, 1999. If the bond is provided to the City, Carriage Homes will
have until June 28, 1999 to complete the work.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
G-2a An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Approximately 80.02 Acres of
Land Legally Described As A Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township
106 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given a first reading.
(East side of 18 h Avenue S.W.)
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An Ordinance Creating and Enacting Section 28.05 of the Rochester Code of
Ordinances, Relating to the Imposition of Watermain and Sewermain Replacement
Charges, was given a first reading.
An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Approximately 2.18 Acres of Land
Legally Described As A Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 19, Township 107 North, Range 13 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was
given a first reading. (North of Century High School, East of East Circle Drive)
An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Section 60.338 of the Rochester Code of
Ordinances, Relating to the Criteria for Approval of Rezoning Applications, was
given a first reading.
An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sections 62.241, 62.242, 62.251, 62.252,
62.266 and 65.110 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances, Relating to the
Placement of Single Family Detached Homes on Existing Platted Single Family .
Lots in the R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts, was given a first reading.
Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to suspend the rules and
give the Ordinance a second reading. The Ordinance was given a second reading
Councilmembers Senjem moved, Stobaugh seconded, to adopt the Ordinance as
read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Section 134.10 of the Rochester Code of
Ordinances, Relating to Prohibited Parking, was given a second reading. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
Councilmembers moved, seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 377-99 entering into
an Owner Contract for Project No. J-9567 "Watermain to Serve Americinn, Lot 2,
Block 1, Cascade Ridge Subdivision" with David Wogerness and Jech Escavating.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Councilmembers moved, seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 378-99 entering into
an Owner Contract for Project No. J-9572 "Watermain to Serve Hosanna Lutheran
Church in Cascade Ridge Subdivision" with Hosanna Lutheran Church and The
Excavators of Rochester, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Councilmembers moved, seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 379-99 entering into
an Owner Contract for Project No. J-9584 "Surface Demolition and Restoration
Work on 4t' Avenue N.W., 2"d Street N.W. and 3`d Avenue N.W. for Mayo Tunnel
Work, Phase II". Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
I -a Councilmembers Stobaugh moved, McConnell seconded, to refer the matter of
temporary sign regulations, as discussed at the June 7, 1999 Committee -of -the -
Whole meeting, to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 5597
Regular Council' Meeting No. 12 — June 7 1999
Having no further business, Councilmembers moved, seconded, to adjourn the
meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
City Clerk
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