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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1999Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 5665 Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 17 — August 16, 1999 development to be known as Hartman Farms Subdivision located near 19th Street N.W. and West Circle Drive. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-20 Richard Freese, Public Works Director, provided clarification on the request for amendments to the agreements with the consultants. The two consultants will provide on -site monitoring to insure that the closure of the landfill/lagoon is done to specifications. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Hanson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 538- 99 approving an amendment to the Professional Service Agreements with Earth Tech for $303,226 and Triad Engineering for $39,100 in relation to the Landfill/Lagoon Closure project. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-23 'Councilmember Senjem stated that he was going to vote against the project; he felt that the bikeway should be on the north side of Second Street S.W. Councilmember Marcoux moved, Hanson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 539- 99 authorizing staff to acquire the necessary land rights for Project No. J-4950 "Second Street Pedestrian Path on Second Street S.W. between 23rd Avenue S.W. and Circle Drive". Ayes (5), Nays (1). Motion carried. Councilmember Senjem voted nay. D-27 Councilmember Marcoux commented that the project is a public health issue; many residents can no longer drink the water. Councilmembers Marcoux moved, Evans seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 540- 99 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Project No. 9828 (J-9535) "Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to Serve the 1100 Block of Skyline Drive S.W." to be opened on September 14, 1999. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-30 Councilmember Senjem was concerned about an increase of 18 percent in the street and a 40 percent increase in the curb and gutter assessment charges. Councilmember Senjem said that it would be more accepted in those areas where the residents' income was greater; but may force those that cannot pay the extra burden to have unacceptable streets in their neighborhoods. He said that people were feeling like they had been held hostage; that the City would not do anything to their street unless they agreed to the costs. Councilmember Senjem moved, Evans seconded, to table the item. Discussion. Councilmember Marcoux stated that the proposed revision should be approved based on the understanding that it would probably be revised downward during the budget process. Unless something is approved, all projects would be halted at this point. Mayor Canfield noted that it has been proven that streets without curb and gutter tend not to last as long. Curb and gutter dresses up the neighborhood and increases the value of the property. 5666 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item D-34 D-36 E-1 E-2 Councilmember Evans asked if the City could withhold spending dollars on new equipment for the next year and use that money to put into the repair of the streets. The question was called. Ayes (3), Nays (3). Motion failed. President Hunziker and Councilmembers Hanson and Marcoux voted nay. Councilmember Marcoux moved, Hanson seconded, to approve the proposed revision to the Comprehensive Pavement Management System for 2000. Ayes (3), Nays (3). Motion failed. Councilmembers Evans, McConnell and Senjem voted nay. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Evans seconded, to table action on the Comprehensive Pavement Management System for 2000 until September 8, 1999 and ask that the item be on the Committee of the Whole agenda for September 8, 1999. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmember Senjem asked about the higher cost of Project No. J-9531. Councilmembers Senjem moved, Evans seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 541-99 awarding the contract to Rochester Sand & Gravel in the amount of $293,989.61 for Project No. 9823 (J-9526) "Concrete Curb & Gutter and Bituminous Paving on 19th Street N.E. from Northern Heights Drive N.E. to End of Cul-De-Sac" and Project No. 6001-99 (J-9531) "Reconstruction of Wilshire Court N.E. from Wilshire Drive N.E. to End of Cul-De-Sac". Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Councilmember Senjem was concerned about the. right turn space on Second Street S.W. being used for a loading zone. He thought it should perhaps be on the west side of the alley; the west side would, however, block the vision for people as trucks are backing out of the alley. It was noted that the major use of the space would be for the armored car service. Councilmembers Hanson moved, McConnell seconded, to deny the request for a commodity -loading zone on Second Street S.W./10 block until it is determined who would be using the space, the number of times per day it would be used, and if alternative sites were available. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on General Development Plan #99-139 Quarry Ridge by Klaxon Properties, Inc. on property located north of 2"d Street N.W., west of TH 52. The applicant has requested that this item be continued to the September 8, 1999, meeting. Councilmembers Hanson moved, Marcoux seconded, to continue the hearing on General Development Plan #99-139 Quarry Ridge by Klaxon Properties, Inc. to September 8, 1999. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on Land Use Plan Amendment #99-4 by Klaxon Properties, Inc. on property located north of 2"d Street N.W., west of TH 52. 1