City Council Meeting 06/17/2024

City Council Agenda
City Council - Regular Session
June 17, 2024
6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Vision, Principles, and Priorities for the City of Rochester

A. Open Comment Period

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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 June 3, 2024

Accepting the minutes and video of the June 3, 2024, Council meeting as the official record of the City Council.

F.2. Accounts Payable for June 17, 2024

Approving the listing of total disbursements for June 17, 2024, in the amount of $9,313,013.54 including investment purchases of $0 and accounts payable of $9,313,013.54. F.3. Recreation Center - Easement for Minnesota Energy and other Utilities

Authorizing the execution of necessary easement documents with Minnesota Energy Resources for utility co-location with other service providers.

F.4. Volunteers of America National Services Application for Federal Supportive Housing for the Elderly Funding

Authorizing a letter supporting the Volunteers of America National Services application for the United States (US) Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly funding.

F.5. Environmental Assessment Worksheet No. CD2024-001EAW by Mayo Clinic

Adopting a Resolution accepting and approving Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) No. CD2024- 001EAW by Mayo Clinic for the future development of the West Transit Village consisting of a public park-and-ride lot, a Mayo Clinic employee parking ramp, and mixed-use developments on a 15-acre parcel located at 2905 Country Club Rd W.

F.6. Reissuance of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Rochester Math & Science Academy), Series 2018A

Adopting a Resolution authorizing the deemed reissuance of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Rochester Math & Science Academy), Series 2018A and authorizing execution of the necessary documents.

F.7. Settlement Agreement and Release with James V. Anderson and Judy Lee Anderson for 39th St SW Storm Sewer Extension – Project No. J6733

Authorizing the Settlement Agreement and Release with James V. Anderson and Judy Lee Anderson for 39th St SW Storm Sewer Extension – Project No. J6733.

F.8. Recommendation of Ia Xiong as Parking & Transit Services Director

Approving the recommendation of Ia Xiong as Parking and Transit Services Director, effective for the current pay period.

F.9. Sustainability and Resiliency Community Work Plan Adoption

Adopting the Sustainability and Resiliency Community Work Plan including six topic areas and 34 strategies, each linked to the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City Council's Strategic Priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a more sustainable community.

F.10. Aeon Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application

Authorizing a letter supporting the Aeon project application being submitted to Minnesota Housing for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

F.11. Bid Advertisement - 2024 Pedestrian Ramps in Various Locations - Project No. J4729

Authorizing the advertisement for bids and scheduling a bid opening on July 16, 2024, for 2024 Pedestrian Ramps in Various Locations - Project No. J4729.

F.12. Bid Advertisement - Downtown Building Energy Transition Phase 2 - Project No. J1037

Authorizing advertisement for bids and conducting a bid opening on July 25, 2024, for the Downtown Building Energy Transition Phase 2 - Project No. J1037.

F.13. Bid Advertisement - 2024 Storm Water Catch Basin Rehabilitation Project - Project No. J6737

Authorizing the advertisement for bids and scheduling a bid opening for the 2024 Storm Water Catch Basin Rehabilitation Project – Project No. J6737. F.14. Contract Award: Western Specialty Contractors - Project No.J2580 and J2582

Authorizing the award of a contract to Western Specialty Contractors in the amount of $123,345, for the Ramp 6 and First Street Ramp Repair Projects - Nos. J2580 & J2582.

F.15. Contract with New Flyer of America for Electric Bus Build - Project No. J8707

Authorizing a contract with New Flyer of America in the amount of $ 21,282,860.54 for the design and build of twelve electric busses to support the Bus Rapid Transit project.

F.16. Contract with Griffin Construction Co., Inc. for Reconstruction of 7th Ave NW from 7th St NW to 10th St NW - Project No. J7837

Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with Griffin Construction Co., Inc. for Reconstruction of 7th Ave NW from 7th St NW to 10th St NW - Project No. J7837.

F.17. Revocable Permit and Agreement with Mayo Clinic - Electrical Duct Banks in Right-of-Way

Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement ("the agreement") with Mayo Clinic for placement of electrical duct banks within the right-of-way of