Rochester City Council Meeting - June 25, 2018

The Rochester City Council’s June 25, 2018 meeting included several procurement and infrastructure actions. Council approved an annual professional stormwater services proposal from JNA for approximately $7,600; approved a cost-participation agreement for a matching grant to repair and replace portions of Bloomer Road; and authorized road resurfacing contracts for Bloomer Road with Bowen Paving and for Stony Creek Drive with Carlos Construction and Bowen Paving. Council also approved the purchase of a 2019 10-ton Freightliner dump truck, estimated at about $155,554, with delivery expected to take roughly 300 days, and a 2019 Extreme Vac leaf vacuum, while authorizing the auction of the 2001 vacuum. The city noted anticipated structural repairs to the parking decks, estimated not to exceed $54,000. Council approved fiscal-year 2018 budget amendments; the finance director reported projected surpluses in several funds and discussed planned use of infrastructure and equipment reserves.

Council discussed a proposed fire department staffing model, including potentially contracting positions through Superior, but requested further details for a future meeting; no staffing or contracting decision was made. The second reading of an ordinance moving water and sewer rate schedules into a council resolution was deferred to the next meeting so staff could add clearer information about what rate details would be available online. The proposed easement for the 527 Pine Street development was also postponed for a fuller presentation. No contract amounts were provided for the road work or leaf vacuum in the transcript.