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City Council Agenda City Council - Regular Session January 6, 2025 6:00 p.m. Attending and Viewing the Meeting: Attend the Meeting in Person: Government Center Council Chamber, 151 4th Street SE View Meeting: Cable TV on Channels 180 or 188 Watch & Listen via Zoom: https://bit.ly/2OGnZYB Telephone in and Listen via Zoom: Call: 1-312-626-6799 Webinar ID: 912 4541 8192 Passcode: 162027 If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 2 business days before the Council meeting via email (cityclerk@rochestermn.gov) or telephone (507-328-2900) or TTY/TDD (507-328-2900) to discuss your accessibility needs. Pledge of Allegiance Vision, Principles, and Priorities for the City of Rochester A. Open Comment Period View the open comment period guidelines online. A.1. Sign-up In Person 30 Minutes before the meeting. View Open Comment guidelines for additional ways to participate. Virtual participation is not available at this time. B. Call to Order/Roll Call C. City Administrator's Report D. Mayor's Report E. Order of Agenda F. Consent Agenda F.1. Minutes for the City Council Meeting of December 2, 2024 Accepting the minutes and video of the December 2, 2024, meeting as the official record of the City Council. F.2. Minutes for the City Council Meeting of December 9, 2024 Accepting the minutes and video of the December 9, 2024, meeting as the official record of the City Council. 1 F.3. Annual Designation of Official Newspaper Adopting designation of the Rochester Post-Bulletin as the official newspaper for 2025 City printing, publishing, and advertising beginning January 6, 2025, at the rate established by Minnesota State Statutes for legal publications. F.4. Councilmember Appointment Process to Various Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Update to Active Bodies Adopting a Resolution for the Councilmember Appointment Process to Various Boards, Commissions, and Committees to update the current active boards, commissions, and committees ("bodies") for which appointments will be made and repealing Resolution No. 057- 18. F.5. Rochester City Council Annual Appointments to Various Committees, Boards, and Commissions Approving the 2025 appointments of Councilmembers to various boards, commissions, and committees as indicated in the attached listing. F.6. Accounts Payable for January 6, 2025 Approving the listing of total disbursements for January 6, 2025, in the amount of $73,118,421.34 including investment purchases of $44,979,995.84 and accounts payable of $28,138,425.50. F.7. 2025 Deposit, Facsimile Signature & Investment Authorization, and Assignment of Securities Adopting: 1. A Resolution approving the 2025 Designation of Depositories. 2. A Resolution approving the 2025 Authorization of Facsimile Signatures. 3. A Resolution approving the 2025 Assignment of Securities. F.8. 2025-27 Exempt / Non-Contract Meet & Confer Group Terms and Conditions of Employment Adopting a Resolution approving the 2025-27 terms and conditions of employment for the City of Rochester Exempt / Non-contract Meet and Confer group. F.9. 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement – International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 – Public Works Adopting a Resolution approving the recommended changes to the collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 – Public Works, for the years 2025-27. F.10. 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement – International Association of Firefighters, Local 3908 – Fire Supervisors Adopting a Resolution approving the recommended changes to the 2025-27 collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 3908 – Fire Supervisors. 2 F.11. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Approving the Mayoral appointment of: 1. Micah Johansen to the Board of Appeals, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing W. Goodenberger). 2. Abdule Mohamed to the Board of Appeals, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing J. Johnson). 3. Jesse O'Driscoll to the Citizens Advisory on Transit, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing C. Asamoah). 4. Parker Acree to the Citizens Advisory on Transit, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing K. Doering). 5. Veena Gandhi to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing S. Fagan). 6. Tyjuan Connell to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of A. Hombard ending December 31, 2025. 7. Melissa Mutchler to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing Mark Hubly). 8. Constance Mudore to the Library Board, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing A. Ge). 9. Laura Wheatman to the Library Board, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing D. Sabol). 10. Laura Gantenbein to the Music Board-Ward 1, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing P. Lahey). 11. Patrick Amunson to the Music Board-Ward 4, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing K. Anderson). 12. Mike Zhu to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing C. Clermont). 13. Zach Pagel to the Planning and Zoning Commission, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing R. Schubring). 14. Wendy Turri to the Public Utility Board, effective January 14, 2025, for a first term ending January 9, 2029 (replacing B. Morgan). 15. Daniel Bucknell to the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective January 1, 2025, for a first term ending December 31, 2027 (replacing R. Katarya). F.12. Donation from the Rochester Police Benevolent Association to the Rochester Police Department Adopting a Resolution accepting a donation in the amount of $1,800 from the Rochester Police Benevolent Association to the Rochester Police Department to be used to support the police department's honor guard. F.13. Contract with eComply/B2Gnow for Labor Compliance and Business Diversity Management Software Authorizing a contract with eComply/B2Gnow in the amount of $69,276 for software that aides in the facilitation of ongoing WMBE/DBE/labor compliance for Federal, State, Destination Medical Center (DMC) funded and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. F.14. State Grant Agreement and Contract with Elcor Construction, Inc. for 2024 Various Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements - Cities of the First Class - Project No. J4734 1. Adopting a Resolution approving the terms of conditions for the State of Minnesota General Fund Grant; and 2. Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with Elcor Construction, Inc. in the amount of $235,264, for 2024 Various Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements - Cities of the First Class - Project No. J4734. 3  F.15. Revocable Permit and Agreement with Build Your Legacy LLC - Private Services in Public Alley Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement ("the agreement") with Build Your Legacy LLC for placement of private sanitary sewer and water services in public north-south alley right-of-way of Block 20, Head and McMahon's Addition to Rochester. F.16. Downtown Property Preservation Program Funding Request for 330 Broadway Ave S Adopting a Resolution authorizing Downtown Property Preservation Program funding (GSIA) in the amount of $125,288.04 for a project that will include a 2nd floor renovation into an apartment unit to the property located at 330 Broadway Ave S. F.17. Downtown Property Preservation Program Funding Request for 400 Broadway Ave S Adopting a Resolution authorizing Downtown Property Preservation Program funding (GSIA) in the amount of $202,274.33 for a project that will include roof, trusses, and mechanical upgrades to the property located at 400 Broadway Ave S. F.18. Downtown Property Preservation Program Funding Request for 212 1st Ave SW Adopting a Resolution authorizing Downtown Property Preservation Program funding (GSIA) in the amount of $380,985 for a project that will include roof and trusses replacement as well as mechanical upgrades to the property located at 212 1st Ave SW. F.19. Revocable Permit and Agreement with Jeremiah Molligan and Aivi Nguyen - Private Services in Public Right-of-Way Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement ("the agreement") with Jeremiah Molligan and Aivi Nguyen for placement of private sanitary sewer and water service in the Lara St SE public right-of-way. F.20. Revocable Permit and Agreement with Mayo Clinic - 15kv Distribution Marion Bus 10/11 Feeder Extension Project Package B1 Private Improvements in Right-of-Way Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement ("the agreement") with Mayo Clinic for placement of an electrical duct bank and a pedestrian tunnel within the right-of-way of 2nd St SW, 1st St SW, W Center St, and 6th Ave SW. F.21. Septic System/Sanitary Sewer Utility Connection Agreement with Matt A. and Stephanie L. Clark, and Dale Jech Construction LLC - 5612 Hwy 63 S Authorizing a Septic System/Sanitary Sewer Utility Connection Agreement with Matt A. and Stephanie L. Clark, and Dale Jech Construction LLC to allow for the installation of a septic system serving their property until the property can be connected to municipal sanitary sewer at a later date. F.22. Economic Vitality Project Funding Allocation Amendments Adopting a Resolution amending the Economic Vitality Project funding allocations per the 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to reflect the committed funding to a total of $9,230,000 for both years, specifically $3,390,000 for 2024 and $5,840,000 for 2025. F.23. Environmental Assessment Worksheet No. CD2024-003ENV by ML GROUP I LLC for the future West Meadows Development Adopting a Resolution accepting and approving Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) No. CD2024-003ENV, by ML GROUP I LLC, for the future West Meadows Development consisting of 47 acres of land, 936 multi-family units, and 22,000 square feet of commercial development. Public Hearing Guidelines View the public hearing guidelines online. 4  Sign-up In Person 30 Minutes before the meeting. View Public Hearing guidelines for additional ways to participate. Virtual participation is not available at this time. G. Public Hearings G.1. Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-042PLAT by Tedman and Lori Heim Adopting a Resolution approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-042PLAT, by Tedman and Lori Heim, to be known as Heim Addition, with seven conditions, for the subdivision of 8.54 acres into 11 single-family lots and two outlots. G.2. Zone Change No. CD2024-003ZC by Diamond Land Holdings LLC 1. Approving Zone Change No. CD2024-003ZC, by Diamond Land Holdings LLC, changing the zoning designation on an approximately 2.39-acre site from MX-S (Mixed Use Street- Oriented) to MX-C (Mixed Use Center) and; 2. Directing the City Attorney's Office to prepare an Ordinance for first reading. G.3. Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-034PLAT by Bigelow Homes Adopting a Resolution approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-034PLAT by Bigelow Homes, to be known as Harvestview Eighth Subdivision, with three conditions, for the subdivision of 11.8 acres into 37 single-family lots. G.4. Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-041PLAT by Rongve & Rodriguez Investment Group LLC Adopting a Resolution approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2024-041PLAT, by Rongve & Rodriguez Investment Group LLC, to be known as Ridgestone Estates Eighth, with seven conditions, for the subdivision of 3.2 acres into eight single-family residential lots. G.5. Final Plat No. CD2024-044PLAT by Mayo Clinic Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2024-044PLAT, by Mayo Clinic, to be known as Rochester WTV, with four conditions, for the subdivision of 14.13 acres into three lots and four outlots. G.6. Utility Easement Vacation No. CD2024-009VAC by WSE Massey Adopting a Resolution approving Utility Easement Vacation No. CD2024-009VAC, to vacate a 10-foot wide public utility easement lying in the most northerly corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Minnesota Bible College Addition. H. Reports and Recommendations H.1. Reconstruction of 17 1/2 St NW from 19 Ave NW to 21 Ave NW (RPU Project IO No. 7013911) - Project No. J7855 1. Accepting the Feasibility Report for 17 1/2 St NW Reconstruction from 19 Ave NW to 21 Ave NW (RPU Project IO No. 7013911) - Project No. J7855 2. Adopting a Resolution setting a public hearing on February 19, 2025, for the Reconstruction of 17 1/2 St NW from 19 Ave NW to 21 Ave NW (RPU Project IO No. 7013911) - Project No. J7855. I. Council Initiated Actions J. Ordinance First Readings J.1. Annexation Petition No. CD2024-007ANX by Danielson Farms and Stark Enterprises Receiving and Filing the First Reading of Annexation by Ordinance No. CD2024-007ANX, by Danielson Family Farms, to incorporate a 67.77-acre site and change of zoning designation to Low-Density Residential - Small Lot (R-2). K. Ordinance Second Readings 5  K.1. Annexation by Ordinance No. CD2024-006ANX by the City of Rochester Adopting an Ordinance approving Annexation by Ordinance No. CD2024-006ANX, by the City, to incorporate 1.03 acres of land into the Rochester City Limits. K.2. Zone Change No. CD2024-002ZC by City View Flats LLC Adopting an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. CD2024-002ZC, by City View Flats LLC, to change the zoning designation on a 10-acre site from R-2 (Low Density Residential - Small Lot) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential). K.3. Text Amendment No. CD2024-002TA by the City of Rochester Amending Various Areas of the Unified Development Code (UDC) Adopting an Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. CD2024-002TA, to amend language in various areas of the Unified Development Code (UDC). L. Tabled Items M. Other Business N. Adjournment 6