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Record of Official Proceedings of the .Common Council -
i of -the City of Rochester,.. Minn., August 18', 1958
Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on August 18, 1958.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.the following members being
present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas,.Hanlon, McGuckin, Tingley, Wilkus. Absent: Morris.
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Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the minutes of the meetings of August 4th and
llth, 1958 were approved.
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President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids
for the following projects:
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Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 12th Avenue Southeast from 8th Street to
8k Street Southeast. The bids of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $3,675.00 and Doyle
Conner Company in the amount of $3,850.73 were each received and opened and upon motion by Tingley,
second by Wilkus, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for
tabulation and recommendation.
-Bids for construction of curb and gutter on the south side of 1st Street Northwest from
13th to 16th Avenue Northwest. The bids of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $1,793.90 and
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Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $1,855.61 were each received and opened and upon motion by
Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer
for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for construction of sanitary sewer, water main and service connections in 3rd Avenue
Northeast in Edgewood Addition. The bids of Barbarrossa & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $11,881.33
and Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $10,211.72 were each received and opened and upon
motion by McGuckin, second by Hanlon, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and
City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for grading and surfacing in 3rd Avenue Northeast in Edgewood Addition. The bid of
Leon Joyce in the amount of $11,663.50 was received and opened and upon motion by Hanlon, second
by McGuckin, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for
tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a sanitary sewer in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition (including
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connecting main from 7th St. Northwest). The bids of Riverside Sand & Gravel Company in the
amount $37,100.29; Barbarrossa & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $42,801.50; Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc.
in the amount of $34,292.30 and Gjellefald Associates, Inc. in the amount of $32,772.70 were each
received and opened and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the same were referred to the
Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a storm sewer in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. The bids of
Gjellefald Associates, Inc. in the amount of $27,27.2.00; Barbarrossa & Sons, Inc. in the amount
of $31,763.70; Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $26,735.45 and Riverside Sand and Gravel
Company in the amount of $28,993.75 were each received and opened and upon motion by Tingley,second
by McGuckin, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for
tabulation and recommendation.
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BIDS FOR CONSTRuction of a water main and service connections in Sunset Terrace 2nd
Addition. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $51,164.35; Barbarrossa & Sons,
Inc. in the amount of $53,233.95; Gjellefald Associates, Inc. in the amount of $59,644.05 and
Riverside Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $53,453.67 were each received and opened and
upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee
and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for grading and surfacing of streets in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. The bids of
Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $43,064.38; Leon Joyce in the amount of
$39,622.70 and Quarve & Anderson Company in the amount of $40,898.20 were each received and opened
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and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee
and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
President Kamm then stated that this was the time and place set for an "airing"
on the proposed plans for reconstruction of Trunk Highway No. 52 (Miracle Mile Area). President
Kamm had colored slides of the proposed plans which were used to supplement explanations. The
two following recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission:•
"The Honorable Mayor and
Common Council
City of Rochester
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Beltline Highway from Fifth Street Northwest to Eleventh Street Southwest.
Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission at a meeting held Wednesday, August 6, 1958 recommended that
the Common Council accept the principle of a grade change at Second Street and at
Sixth Street Southwest at their intersection with the West Beltline.
The Commission also recommends that the Council consult with the Highway Department
on the feasibility of a bridge north of Second Street Southwest and an off ramp on
thewst side of the highway between Second Street and Sixth Street Southwest.
The Commission hopes that the plans on this section can be completed and construction
begin in the near future. This section is very important to the residential and
commercial properties in West Rochester and separation of grades is vital for safe
and efficient movement of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
/s Donald L. Grue, Chairman"
"The Honorable Mayor and
Common Council
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City of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: _Extension of Highway 14 to Eleventh Avenue N. W. and Connecting Streets.
Gentlemen:
The'Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting held Wednesday August 6, 1958,
recommended that the Council take steps to implement the completion of Highway
14 from the cloverleaf to llth Avenue N. W. Also the extension of 16th Avenue
N. W. from 2nd St. N. W. to the new Highway 14. Also the extension of 4th
Street N. W. to 16th Ave. N. W.
The Commission also recommends that the Council authorize the City Planning
Director and City Engineer to lay out an extension of 16th Ave. N. W. from the
new Highway 14 north to 7th Street N. W. This route is very important for the
movement of students from Southwest and West Rochester to the new High School.
Repeetfully submitted,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
/s Donald L. Grue, Chairman"
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Mr. Mike Diamond, President of the Miracle Mile Association, stated that they would prefer to hav
the highway at grade level but after considering the recommendations of the Mayor's Traffic and
Parking Committee as presented at the last meeting they would accept it. Mr. C. J. Feldman of
1443 -.1st Street Southwest requested that the off -ramp from the highway north as shown, be moved
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further north. Mr. Wm. Fleming, Attorney representing business men along the highway, stated tha
the businessmen in this area were going to have a survey made which would be the basis for what
they believe can be an effective plan for grade level crossing. He further stated that they had
contacted two engineering firms to make this survey and requested that the Council give an
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expression that they were not opposed to such a survey. .He estimated that the survey could be
completed in about 10 days or two weeks. Mr. Robert Roessler, a member of the Mayor's Parking
and Traffic 6ommittee, urged that the Council approve the recommendations of the said Committee
and also urged that some action be taken soon. Mr. Eldon Johnson, Mr. Mayo Priebe and Mr. Dwight
Thurber each spoke in opposition to the
plan as presented. Mr. L. G. Bartholomew of 1201 - 6th
Street Southwest was present and opposed an over -pass at 6th Street Southwest. Mr. Terry
Hopfenspirger, manager of the Kennedy Courtel, also opposed the plans as submitted. Mr. Luther
Boie of 1527 - 6th Street Southwest and R. L. Faucett of 1600 - 5th Street Southwest and Claude
Darst of 347 - 17th Avenue Southwest were also each heard. After hearing those present and after
hearing Mr. Fleming's request for a formal expression of interest by the Council in having a
survey made of the area to be affected by the.proposed plan of the State of Minnesota, Highway
Department, in the Highway 14-52 area, a motion was made by Tingley that the Council is in favor
of this survey and would be glad to consider it after it is received. Wilkus seconded the motion
and all voted in favor thereof. Mr. Russ Lang was present and inquired what is going to become
of the traffic on the belt line where the traffic is brought down from 6th and 7th Street S. W.
C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that there was no defeinite plant but the Highway is
studying a new location which will roughly turn south at llth Street and go Southeasterly several
miles before it cmosses 63 and returns to 52. President Kamm then stated that the "airing" on
Highway No. 52 was closed.
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President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
proposed assessment for construttion of sanitary, sewer, water main, sewer and water service
connections, storm sewer and grading of streets in Sunset Terrace Addition. There was no one
present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the said hearing closed.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on grading
and surfacing and construction of a sanitary -sewer, water main, storm sewer and service connectior
in 16th Avenue Northwest in Thomas'First Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Kamm declared the said hearing closed.
The petition of the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. to institute a special charter school
run for a trial period of sixty days, bus service to John Marshall High School, was read. A
motion was made by Tingley that the Council go on record as supporting this petition and that the
Railroad and Warehouse Commission be notified of this. Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted
in favor thereof.
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A petition signed by 58 property owners in Sunset Terrace Addition requesting that a
crosswalk or overpass be constructed across Highway 52 at 15th Street Northwest for the use of
pedestrians was read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A petition signed by Henry J. Giese, Myrtle A. Giese, John Bielenberg, Arthur J. Hall
and Lillian E. Hall to have the following described property annexed to the City of•Rochester was
read: "Beginning at a point on the south line of Section 27 Township 107 North,
Range 14 West 2248.88 feet west of the Southeast corner of said Section 27,
which point is the 'intersection of the centerline of 14th Street N.W. and
the east line of the right-of-way of Trunk Highway No. 52, thence running
west 200 feet to the west line of the right-of-way ofsaid Trunk Highway 52,
thence north along said west right-of-way line, for a -distance of 909.15
feet, thence running east 200 feet to the east line of said right-of=way
at the northwest corner of Bielenberg and Giese Third Addition to the City
of Rochester, thence running south along the east line of said right-mf-way
which is also the west line of Block 4, Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition
for a distance of 909.15 feet to the point of beginning."
R. V. Ehrickgity Attorney, explained that this'land had been omitted at the time Bielenberg and
Giese Third Addition had been annexed and the above description was just a part of the street.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the above described land.
A letter signed by Edwin Winter of 910 - 8th Street S. E. and Ove Clausen of 720 - 9th
Avenue Southeast regarding a situation on 8th Street Southeast in the Nine Hundred Block, stating
that their property lies on each side of 8th St. where it comes to a dead end at Bear Creek and.
many people have been using this spot as a dumping ground for refuse from their lawns and gardens,
was read. A motion was made by Haas, second by Wilkus, that this letter be referred to the Public
Works Committee. A motion was then made by Hanlon amending the above motion to include the
Building Inspector. NcGuckin seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof., President Kamm
declared the motion carried. President Kamm then called for a vote on the original motion as
amended and all voting in favor thereof, the motion was declared carried.
A letter from Mrs. Dale Shaffer of 630 - 15th Street registering a complaint against the
Leitzen Concrete Products Company was read. A motion was made by Haas that the letter be referred
to the Public Works Committee. President Kamm declared the motion lost for want of a second.
Under an agreement with the City, the Leitzen Concrete Products had agreed to move from their
location at 515 - 14th Street Northeast by March 1, 1958. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, explained
that anumber of extensions had been granted but thought "it was now in order to seek action".
Alderman Haas inquired as to the time needed for court action and was told that it could be heard
in September if the'case were moved to the top of the calendar. A motion was then made by Wilkus
that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the proper proceedings in removing Mr. Leitzen
from the Northeast location. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The petition of the Schuster Realty Company that the City vacate all that part of the
alley lying south of the'line described as follows, was read:
"Commencing 2.38 feet south of the Northeast corner of Lot No. one (1) in Block
Nine (9) of the Original Plat of the Town (now City) of Rochester, Minnesota,
and thence running 18 feet Easterly parallel with the North line of said Lot
One (1) if extended easterly, and to the Westerly line of Lot No. Seven (7)
in Block Nine (9) of Willson's Addition in said City of Rochester".
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare.a resolution ordering hearings on the said vacation.
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A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare for permission to employ Mrs.
Marion Carpenter, R.N., 515 - 6th Street N. W., as staff public health nurse effective August 18,
1958 at the salary of $350.00 per month, the employment to replace Mrs. Marie Schroeder who resigne
was read and upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas, the appointment was approved.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending that A. E. Benike be given
permission to obstruct the south sidewalk, boulevard and south 9 feet of the roadway of 3rd St.
S. E. from Broadway to 90 feet east for approximately 9 months for construction purposes, was read.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee. All
voted in favor thereof.
The following eight preliminary estimates submitted, by the City Engineer were each read
and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file:
Construction of a curb and gutter on the south side of 1st Street Northwest from
13th to 16th Avenue Northwest . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. $ 1,825.87
Construction of a,curb and gutter on 12th Ave. S.E. from 8th,to 8k St. S. E. . .
. 3,808.75
Construction of sanitary sewer, water main and sewer and water service
conne.ctions in 3rd Avenue Northeast in Edgewood Addition . . . . . .
. 12,432.54
Grading and surfacing on 3rd Avenue Northeast in Edgewood Addition . . . . . . .
. 11,352.60
Construction of a; sanitary sewer in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition (including
connecting main from 7th Street Northwest) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 43523.95
Construction of a.storm.sewer in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition . . . . . . . . . .
. 27:797.70
Construction of a.water main and sewer and water service connections
in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
65,642.65
Grading and surfacing of streets in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition . . . . . . . . .
43,822.30
A letter signed by James J. Macken, Jr. requesting authorization for
Captain Gerald
Kingsley and Patrolaman Melvin Mertz to attend the short.course.in Accident Investigation
at the
Traffic Institute.of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, September 8th to
September 26th,
1958, inclusive; and for Superintendent Carl J. Briese to attend the Delinquency
Control Institute
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, from September 15, 1958
to December 5,
1958, inclusive, was read. A motion was made by Haas that the request be granted.
McGuckin
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Tingley, who
voted "no".
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read
and the same was
ordered placed on file:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be and is
hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into -contract with B.
J. CARNEY AND COMPANY for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications,
of 50 Class 3 - Western Red Cedar Poles - 40 ft.
50 Class 3 - Western Red Cedar_Poles - 50 ft.
the total amount of the said contract to be FOURTY EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN
DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($4,817.50), and the said B. J. Carney and Company
being the lowest responsible bidder."
The following resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund was read and
upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the action of the Sinking Fund was approved:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota: ,
That the sum of $99,096.17 be and the said sum is hereby appropriated
from the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota and ordered paid
to the First National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota for the purchase of
$100,000.00 U.S.Treasury Notes 2 5/8% maturing February 15, 1963 (Principal-
$98,218.75; Accrued Interest - $877.42).
Be it further resolved that the said 2 5/8% Notes U. S. Treasury Notes
maturing February 15, 1963 be purchased for the following:
For the Electric Department Reserve . . . . . . $100,000.00."
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of the City. of Rochester, Minn., August 18, 1958
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The following resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund was read and
upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the action of the Sinking Fund Commission was approved:
"WHEREAS, the investments of the Public Utility, Bridge,
Permanent Improvement
Revolving, and Permanent Improvement Funds are recorded in the
Sinking Fund, and
WHEREAS, it appears that Chapter XII of the City Charter
entitled "The Sinking
Fund" requires and authorizes only debt redemption moneys to
be placed in the
Sinking Fund for safekeeping and investment, and
WHEREAS, investing moneys directly from funds concemned
would eliminate many
transfers of money to and from the Sinking Fund and the resultatt
overstatement of
receipts and disbursements on annual statements, and
WHEREAS, the physical custody of the investments will remain with the City
Treasurer, and all purchases, sales and exchanges of investments will continue to
require authorization by the Common Council when moneys are
invested directly
from funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all future investments
of moneys, exclduing
debt redemption moneys, be made directly from the funds having
surplus moneys
available for investment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following investments and
uninvested cash
balances be transferred from accounts in the Sinking Fund to
similar accounts to
be established in the indicated funds:
Uninvested Cash:
Public Uti-lity, Fund - • • • • • • • • • • • .
Electric Dept. Depreciation Reserve
$14,716.92
Compensation Insurance Reserve
1,009.01
Water Department Depreciation Reserve
1,822.88
Wate-r Extension Reserve
70,312.89
Steam Heat Depreciation Reserve
2,719.14
TotaL'Public Utility Fund
61,147.00
-Bridge• Fund • . •
8,022.50
$69,169.50
Investments.:
Public -Ut•il•ity Fund -
Electric Department Depreciation Reserve
$1,542,743.75
Employees Compensation Reserve
60,000.00
Employees Pension Reserve
25,375.00
Water Dept. Depreciation Reserve
140,150.00
Steam Heat Depreciation Reserve
234,936.25
Total Public Utility Fund
2,003,205.00
Bridge Fund
40,000.00
Permanent Improvement Fund
13,296,205.00
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund
598,254.00
$3,937,664.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that separate accounts for Investments
and Uninvested
Cash in each of the funds be maintained on the records of the
City Clerk and on the
records of other departments when affected."
Mayor Smekta suggested that item 14 of the agenda, 'that the
Council invite J.W.
Clement Shaw Company of Cleveland, Ohio to Rochester and visit with the city officials relative
to a revaluation of property program' be dispensed with until Marvin W. Price, City Assessor,
has an opportunity to make a study and recommendation on this matter, and the Council thenlmeet
with Mr. Price to discuss same. A motion was then made by Wilkus that the Mayor's recommendation
be accepted and a meeting be set to meet with Mr. Price and Mr. Austin Dunagan, County Supervisor
of Assessments, on September 2nd, 1958. McGuckin seconded the motion and all.voted in favor
thereof.
President Kamm stated that Donald Grue, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission,
had inquired what action the Council had taken on the comprehensive guide plan as recommended by
the said Commission. A motion was then made by Hanlon that sometime in the near future an informal
meeting be scheduled with the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Planning Director and the Common
Council, so the plan could be explained to the Council and further suggestions be made (President
Kamm to arrange the meeting). .Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm stated ,that.he felt in discussing additional revenue. for the City they
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a tax against the Public Utility Department. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney stated that he had
made some study on this and that the Charter provides for a gross receipts tax for earnings in thel
City, although the light and water department are not franchised, they still have been franchised
in a sense by the Charter, they exercise franchise rights in the City; whether the City would
actually be prohibited from levying a tax against -another department of the City was the one
particular angle he could not find an answer to, bmt if the Council so desired he would present
this question to the Attorney General. A motion was made by Hanlon that the City Attorney submit
this question to the Attorney General for an opinion. McGuckin seconded the motion and all voted
in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Chief of Police and City Engineer that parking be prohibited
at all times on the east side of llth Avenue Northwest from Cascade Creek to 7th Street was read
and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the same was referred to the City Security Committee!
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Chief of Police and City Engineer that the following
improvements be made as soon as possible, these improvements are made necessary by the John Mar-
shall High School and residential and industrial problems in Northwest+Rochester, was read and
upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the City Security Committee,
all voted in favor thereof.
(1) That parking be prohibited at all times on 7th Street N. W. from
Broadway to llth Avenue during the construction of 7th St. N. W.
(2) That parking be prohibited at all times on 7th Street N. W. from
13th Avenue to the west city limits (north side only).
(3) That parking be prohibited on 14th Street N. W. from Broadway to
Highway #52 North, between the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m.
until the construction of 14th Street N. W. is completed.
(4) That a traffic actuated signal be installed at the intersection
of llth Avenue and 14th Street N. W.
(5) That a traffic actuated signal be installed at the intersection
of llth Avenue and 7th Street N. W.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that proceedings be initiated for
construction of Part 1 from Cascade Creek to 9th Avenue Northwest of the Country Club Manor Trunk
Line Sanitary Sewer was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was
approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the report of the appraisers on
the exchange of property in Block 9, Original Plat and Block 9 Willson's Addition with the
Schuster Realty Company be approved and the exchange be affected was read. Upon motion by
McGuckin, second by Haas, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that on the local improvements for
Northgate 2nd Addition an advance payment of 40% be required from the owners and E. C. Bather &
Associates, St. Paul, Minnesota be engaged to make survey and plans, was read. Upon motion by
McGuckin, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Public Works Committee was read and upon motion by
Haas, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
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"The Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, recommend that the request of the owners of Sunset Terrace
2nd Addition to the rough grading at their expense be approved and that a contract
be executed.
We also recommend that before contracts are awarded for the other local impro-
vements in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition, the owners be required to deposit the sum
of $69,393. which is approximately 40% of the estimated costs of all the improvements
less the costs of dFough grading ($4882.) which is being paid directly by the owners.
The sum of $69,393. received from the owners is to be applied by the City on the
contract costs, leaving a balance of approximately 60% of the entire cost to be
assessed.
It is further recommended that the City Attorney prepare an agreement to this
effect.
Respectfully,
/s Albert J. Tingley, Chairman
Public Works Committee ( /s David G. Hanlon
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( /s Wm. P. McGuckin
/ The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that condemnation proceedings be
//initiated to acquire right-of-way for the primary street connecting llth Avenue N. W. with T. H.
d #52 in Northwest Rochester, and for the extension of 2nd St. N. W. from 2nd Avenue N. W. to the
f Primary Street was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was accepted
and the City Attorney was instructed to start condemnation proceedings. All voted in favor thereof.
The following report on adequacy of petition and feasibility of local improvement sub-
mitted by the City Engineer was read:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
A certain petition requesting Grading and Surfacing of Streets, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main and Service Connections in Northern Heights Addition
referred -to this office -on June 16, 1958 has been examined, checked and found to be
in proper form, and to be signed by one of the five (5) owners of record, represent-
ing all of the frontage of property in Northern Heights, but none of the owners
of the other properties affected.
The Engineers report that the improvement is feasible from an Engineering
Standpoint. Trunk Line Sewer and water mains beyond the Addition will have to be
constructed which will affect owners along North Broadway and other unplatted land
in Section 25. I recommend -that the costs be distributed to all property
benefited. The estimated cost per lot in Northern Reights is $2960.
The total estimated cost, made without surveys or plans is $475,739.
A detailed report and cost analysis is attached.
/s C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer"
The report of the Public Works Committee that they had considered the above project and that the
costs be assessed as proposed in the Engineer's report was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second
by McGuckin, the report was accepted. All voted in favor thereof. (The City Clerk was instructed
to make copies of the detailed report and cost analysis and send to each Alderman for study).
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that before the contracts are awarded
for the construction of local improvements in Edgewood Addition, the owners be required to
deposit with the City the sum of $9514. which is approximately 40% of the estimated costs of
said improvements, such sum to be appliced by the City on the contract costs leaving a balance
of approximately 60% of the costs to be assessed and that the City Attorney prepare an agreement
to this effect, was read. A motion was made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the recommendation
be approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Public Works Committee was read and upon motion by
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Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed
to proceed therewith. All voted in favor thereof.
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
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We, the undersigned, recommend that a righty-of-way 66 feet in width be
acquired for the extension of 18th St. N. W. from 18th Ave. N. W. to the west
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service drive of Trunk Highway #52 and that the previous recommendation of this
committee to extend 17th St. N. W. be withdrawn.
We also recommend that a right-of-way for pedestrians be acquired thru the
J. R. Doerring property on the continuation of 15th St. N.W. from 18th Ave. N.W.
to the west service drive of Trunk Highway #52, and that the proposed project Eor
a pedestrian overpass over T. H. 52 at this.locabion be followed up and pushed
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Respectfully,
( /s Albert J. Tingley, Chairman
Public Works Committee ) /s David G. Hanlon
( /s Wm. P. McGuckin"
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
petition to annex lands to be known as Peck's 6th Addition and Sawinski's First Addition as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend that the annexation of the
above described lands be approved, was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the
recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance
annexing the said lands. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
final plat of Country Club Manor 4th Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commiss-
ion and recommend that the plat be granted final approval was read together with the recommend -
of the City Engineer that the plat of Country Club Manor 4th Addition meets the
requirements of O-rdinance #704 and recommends its acceptance. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by
Tingley, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
resolution approving the said plat. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
final plat of]Peck's 6th Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
recommend that the plat be granted final approval was read together with the recommendation of
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the City Engineer that the plat of Peck's 6th Addition meets the requirements of Ordinance #704
and recommends its acceptance. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said
plat. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
final plat of Sawinski's First Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
recommend that the plat be granted final approval was read together with the recommendation of
the City Engineer that the plat of Sawinski's First Addition meets the requirements of Ordinance
#704 and recommends its acceptance. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a•resolution approving the said
plat. All voted in favor thereof.
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C. A. ARmstrong, City Engineer, recommended that in regard to accepting bids opened
earlier this afternoon for construction -work in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition and Edgewood Addition
that action on same be deferred until the owners pay the 40% as recommended and also that tt be
determined if the 40% should be figured on the estimated cost or on the amount of the bid. A
motion was then made by Tingley that items 15 thru 22 on the agenda, which were recommdations
accepting bids on this construction work, be tabled until later in the meeting. Haas, seconded
the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that items other than those listed on the agenda be
considered. Haas seconded the motion and upon roll call', and all voting in favor thereof,
President Kamm declared the motion carried.
The following letter from Wendell Bass was then read:
"Mayor Smekta
City Attorney, Mr. Ehrick
Council Members
I, Wendell Bass,own and live at 1303 - 2nd Avenue N. W. which part of
Oak Rest Replat.of The City of Rochester needs the above described property
for road improvement, I have been informed by Councilman Wm. McGuckin that
the street and alley committee have agreed that $12,000 is the amount I
should receive for my lot and all damages which I am willing to accept, the
house and all materials such as shrubbery, concrete blocks and fencing shall•
belong to me to dispose of as I see fit.
/s Wendell E. Bass"
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that after due consideration and
investigation found that the sum of $12,000.00 is a fair and reasonable figure for the purchase
of the Wendell Bass property at 1303 - 2nd Avenue Northwest and recommend that the Common Council
authorize the purchase of the said property for the said sum, this sum includes the right of,Mr.
Bass to remove the house, shrubbery, fencing and building materials, was read. A motion was made
by Wilkus that the recommendation be accepted. Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof.
The City Engineer's request for appointment of John.Bucher, promoted from Engineering
Aide II Draftsman at base wage of.$4770 effective -Aug. 16, 1958 to replace Allen Hastings who has
resigned; Rolland Harwick appointment to Engineering Aide I Rodman at 90% of base. wage of $4.280
effective Aug. 16, 1958 and Mike Davitt appointment to Engineering Aide I Rodman at 90% of -base
wage of $4280 effective August 16, 1,958, was read.. Upon motion by Tingley, second. -by Wilkus,;'
the appointments were made.- All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stating that he -.considered it necessary
to limit the loads on the• bridge•. over Cascade :Creek at 8th Avenue Northwest (this _is ;an old bridge
of very light construction and cannot be expected to carry anything other•than'ordinary•,automobile
traffic) , and recommending, that -"it be limited.- and .posted -for 5. tong: gross weight,,.; and requesting
that the Council take,whatever action is required -to -authorize this act'ion••.and.provide for its
enforcement was read. A motion was-made•.by McGuckin that the request-be.approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance granting the request;. Wilkus.seconded the motion
and all voted in favor thereof:
A letter.from Irving L. Eckholdt, Judge of Municipal Court, requesting air-conditioning
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the request was referred to the Public Works Committee. A motion was then made by Tingley that
the above motion be amended to read Internal Affairs Committee instead of Public Works Committee.
Hanlon seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the motion
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A letter from Marvin W. Price, City Assessor, requesting permission to attend a
Demonatration Case Study Course, sponsored by the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers,
Minnesota Chapter #35, September 8-20, 1958 at Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota was read
and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, he was authorized to attend the said Study Course
at city expense. All voted in favor thereof.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, recommended that action on awarding a contract for the
construction of a 1-,000,000 gallon capacity steel water storage standpipe for the Northeast Area
be deferred until Mohn & Hodge submit a for annexation the 50
petition of acres they own in this
area, as it seems to be an essential part of the project and also that they agree that this land
be subject to assessment. A motion was made by Hanlon action on awarding the said contract be
deferred until the next meeting. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The application of Roy C. Lovejoy for a license to connect with sewers and drains in
the City of -Rochester was read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the application was
referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Security Committee.
The applications of Mayo Civic Auditorium, Bob's Standard Service and Ledo Taystee
Freeze for a license to sell cigarettes and the -application of Mayo Civic Auditorium for a license
to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,.the licenses were
granted.
The applications of Benny Luther and Clifford Gullickson for a Journeyman Hot Water and
56eam Fitter''s License and Lowell E. Macken for a Journeyman Plumber's License were each read and
upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the licenses were granted.
The contract bond of Leon Joyce in the amount of $7,064.05 with Seaboard Surety Company
as surety was .read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the Mayoi
for his approval.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of July, 1958 was read and President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The reports for the month of July, 1958 of..the,-Building Inspector showing fees collected
for building permits issued $1,191.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for
electrical -permits issued $411.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing
permits issued $409.50; and of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits
issued $234.00 and fees collected for sign permits $135.40 were each read and President Kamm
ordered the same placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court .for'the week ending -August 1, 1958 showing
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fees collected for total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,344.72 and
total remitted to City Treasurer $1,294.52; for the week ending August 8, 1958 showing fees
collected for total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,882.40 and total
remitted to City Treasurer $918.80; and for the week ending August 15, 1958 showing fees collected
for total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,050.70 and total remitted
to City Treasurer $1,169.96 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The following resolutions were each intorduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolution duly passed
and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into a contract with B. J.
Carney & Company. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat of lands to be known and designated as Peck's Sixth
Addition. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat of lands.to be known and designated as Sawinski's First
Addition. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat of lands to be known and designated as Country Club
Manor Fourth Addition. Upon Motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the following improvement: construction of Part 1 of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary
Sewer from Cascade Creek to 9th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wfnikus, second by Haas,
resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering a public hearing_and directing preparation of plans and specifications in
respect to the following improvements: finish grading and surfacing of streets and the constr-
uction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections in Northern Heights
Addition. Upon motion by Haap, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
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following improvement: construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in 2nd Street Northeast
from 15th Avenue Northeast to the E'k of Lot 18, Block 7, Morningside Sub -Division. Upon motion
by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
R Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement: construction of a curb and gutter on 15th Street Northwest west of 8th
Avenue Northwest and on 8th Avenue Northwest abutting Lot 11, Block 2, Washington Sub -Division.
Upon lmotion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement: construction of a curb and gutter on 15th Avenue Northeast from 9th to
loth Street Northeast. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
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sewer, water main and service connections,in 16th Avenue Northwest in Thomas'First Addition. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted..
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement: sanitary sewer, water main, sewer and
water main service connections, anti grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing, curb and
gutter in and on llth Avenue Northeast from 15th Street (if extended) north and 17th Street
Northeast as laid out in proposed Peck's Sixth Addition. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of,adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement: construction of sanitary sewer and water
main, house service connections, and grading and surfacing of all streets in Northgate 2nd Additi
(namely: 20th Ave. N.W.; 21st Ave. N.W.; 23rd Ave. N.W.; 24th Ave. N.W.; 25th St. N.W.; and 26th
St. N. W. all in Northgate 2nd Addition). Upon motion,by,Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main, grading and service connections in Sunset Terrace Addition (over a ten
year period at 5% interest). Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,323.95 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made,to City of Rochester $254.48; City of Rochester, General Fund $3,580.38; The Kruse Company,
$662.52 and City of Rochester, P.U. $826.57. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,503.75 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to R. C. Drips Grocer Co. $294.35; Rochester Dairy Cooperative $769.90; Herberg G. Knopp
Insurance Agency $402.91; H. Dornack & Sons $205.05 and Lyons Chemicals, Inc. $831.54. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,402.28 from the Park Improvement Fund and $75.60 fromothe
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Tupper $470.30; Crowley Fence Company $225.60;
Alpek Sheet Metal Works $465.00; City of Rochester, P.U., $776.58 and Dearborn Chemical Company
$540.40. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,833.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $11,701.86 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Acton Construction Company. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $712.02 from the Street & Alley Fund and $562.40 from the
Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Phillippi Equipment Company $208.37; Rochester
Sand & Gravel Company, $291.20;.Patterson Rock Products, $212.45 and E. A. Danewick Paint Company
$562.40. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,117.20 from the.Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
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Cutler Magner Company $448.00; Adler Steel Products Co. $800.00; Municipal Equipment Company,
$512.20 and Merchanta Chemical Company $357.00. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $878.41 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to 0 & 0 Sporting Goods $267.75; Anderson Men's Wear $313.95 and Cronin -Peterson $296.70.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $12,068.20 from.the General Fund and ordering payment made
to Park Department $320.00; Louis Bennett $240.55; Standard Oil Company $994.00; Rochester Sand &
Gravel Company $10,045.65 and League of Minnesota Municipalities $468.00. Upon motion by Hanlon,
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Resolution appropriating $3,054.36 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Rochester Post Bulletin, $2,056.76; Schmidt Printing Co. $361.25; City of Rochester, General Fund
$202.35 Trautner Sales Company $434.00. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution
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adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,774.38 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Black & Veatch, Consulting Engineers. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $14,918.00 from•the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $160.50 from the General•Fund and $287.10 from the Police
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Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company. Upon motion by
McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating.$477.23 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordeli ng payment
made to Reynolds Wholesale Company. Upon motion•by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $226.22 from the General Fund, $2.34 from the S & A Fund,
$15.75 from -the Fire Protection Fund and $4,406.97 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made
to City of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,883.80 from the General Fund, $2,861.60 from the•S & A
Fund, $321.22 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,602.30 from the Sewer Fund and $43.04 from the
Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Street & Alley Fund $6,846.40; Quality Printers
and Stationers $627.15; Gibbons Printing Company $716.00; The Kruse Company $272.58 and City of
Rochester, P.U. $1,866.57. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, advised the Common Council that the appraisors app&inted
to make an informal appraisal of the Ringey farm (SEk of Section 16, Township 105 North, Range
14 West) submitted the sum.of $42,050.00 as the fair market value. The Ringeys were willing to
accept this figure on the condition that they be allowed to remove from the premises at their•
own expense all buildings located thereon. Mr. Ehrick further advised that his investigation
indicated the design and structure of the farm buildings on the Ringey farm were such that if the
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that it was his recommendation and the recommendation of the Airport Commission which has been
wholly apprised of the matter that the Ringeys be authorized to remove the farm buildings at
their own expense and without further payment to the City.
Alderman Hanlon then introduced a resolution appropriating $42,050.00 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Ray Ringey, Mildred Ringey, Cornelius J: Ringey and Federal Land
Bank of St. Paul, which was read. A motion was then made by Tingley that the said resolution be
adopted as read. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the Ringeys be authorized to remove all
buildings located on the Southeast One -Quarter of Section Sixteen, Township One Hundred Five (105)
North, Range Fourteen (14) West at their own expense wihtout further payment to the City. Wilkus
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester a part of the Southeast Quarter of
Section Twenty -Seven, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County,
Minnesota (street in Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition) was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the said ordinance be adopted as read. Wilkus
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and an ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
parts of the South One -Half of Section Twenty -Five, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range
Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Peck's 6th Addition and Sawinski's First Addition) was
given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Tingley, second by McGuckin, that the said ordinanbe be
adopted as read, and -all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance duly
passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and an ordinance entitled as follows was given its second
reading: An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance defining milk and certain
milk products, milk producer, pasteruization, etc; probhbting the'sale of adulterated and
misbranded milk and milk products; requiring permits for the sale of milk and milk products; reg-
ulating the inspection of dairy farms and milk plants and the examination, grading, labeling,
pasterurization, regrading, distribution, and sale of milk and lmilk products; providing for the
construction of future dairies and milk plants, the enforcement of this ordinance and'the fixing of
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penalties.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, and upon roll call and al'l voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Haas, second by Wilkus, that the said ordinance be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance duly passed
and adopted.
Mr. Dick Roaaan of 839 - 6th Street N. W. was present and stated that he understood
the highway as planned was going to need his property and he offered the same for sale to the
Common Council. He was told to make his offer in writing and present it at the next meeting of
Public Works Committee on Wednesday, August 20, 1958.
The matter of closing the City Hall offices on Saturday mornings after September 1st.
Mayor Smekta stated that he had received calls opposing the closing of City Hall on Saturday
morning, particularly the offices where bills could be paid. Other Aldermen stated that they had
heard no opposition and Alderman Tingley, member of the Public Utility Board, stated that utility
bills could be paid in several of the stores around town. A motion was then made by Hanlon to
continue keeping City Hall offices closed on Saturday mornings for and indefinite period. Haas
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Mayor Smekta suggested that the Council meet for a short special session on Wednesday
morning, August 27, 1958, to commemorate the 100th anniversayy of the City of Rochester. The
"Aldermen were also requested to meet and greet city hall visitors on that day.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the
same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon
the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Marie Bolton, $24.00; Cranston Typewriters, $92.60; Inter-
national Business Machines Corp., $20.42; First National Bank of Minneapolis, $7.00; Karen
Paulsen, $112.50; Clerk of Municipal Court, $59.80; Treasurer of Olmsted County, $33.61; Willetta
Hoaglan, $51.75; Harold Kamm, $8.80; Olmsted County Medical Group, $15.00; Cooperative Oil Company,
$5.05; Twin City Testing & Engineering Co., $22.50; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.67; J. C. Penney Co.,
$5.85; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $17.81; Radio Hospital, $3.00; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $2.50;
R. C. DripsGrocer Co., $84.85; Arnold's Supply Co., $28.80; Truck Service Co., $2.50; H. Dornack
& Sons, $8.40; Caryl Boyer, $13.00; John D. Bush, Jr., $16.00; Mrs. William Peters, $60.00; Dodge
Lumber & Fuel Co., $30.82; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $5.70; Woodhouse Brothers, $1.50; Scharf Auto
Supply, $58.08; Monte's, $58.08; Whiting Press, Inc., $29.30; and Ace Hardware Co., $26.15.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Co., $20.77; Welborn Welding Co.,
$3.00; General Trading Co., $24.74; Farm and Home Distributing Co., $9.07; Bemel Auto Parts, $5.00;
Allen Truck & Implement Co., $23.24; Harolds Auto Electric Co., $5.62; Truck Service Co., $4.02;
H. Dornack & Sons, $3.40; Leo N. Herrick & Son, $27.60; General Trading Co., $113.40; Caryl Boyer,
$5.00; John D. Bush, Jr., $64.00; Mrs. William Peters, $4.00; Austin A. Kennedy, $25.00; Hubert J.
Harvey, $25.00; Theo. F. Franke, $25.00; The Sanitary Co., $4.10; Anderson Radiator, $94.15;
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Scharf :Auto Supply, $151.34; Monte's, $.45; National Bushing & Parts, $27.35; Scotty's Shell
Service, $5.20; Postier & Eggers Co., $2.00; Ace Hardware Co., $30.69.
From the Fire Protection Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $34.00; H. Dornack & Sons,
$1:.65; General Trading Co., $39.94; Peoples Natural Gas-Co.,.$7.93; The Sanitary Company, $2.71;
R. B. Sweeney, $27.00; The Model Laundry, $78.16; Adair Electric Co., $33.40;•Gopher 1lelding Co.,
$22.36; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $10.96; Woodhouse Brothers, $183.86; Anderson Radiator, $.75;
Botsford Lumber Co., $6.60; Herbert G. Knopp Agency, $7.18; Schart Auto Supply, $10.08; Ace Hardwa
Co., $70.10; City of Rochester, P.U., $64.08; The Kruse Co., $11.44.
From the Police Protection Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $8.00; Olmsted Medical
Group, $10.00; Monte's, $32.88; Whiting Press, Inc., $8.30; National Bushing & Parts Co., $20.34;
Herbert G. Knopp Agency, $142.16; Elliott and Hanson Co., $22.03; Police Supply Co., $25.37; Pako
Photo Co., $.90; Phil's Fix All Inc., $1.35; Motorola C & E Inc., $33.89; Cooperative Oil Co.,
$3.40; City of Rochester, General Fund, $17.70; Scotty's Shell Service, $32.41; Postier & Eggers
Co., $55.60; Ace Hardware Co., $2.38; Roy Kingrey, Inc., $15.50; The Dayton Co., $45.96; 0 & B
Shoe Store, $54.75; P. E. Romano, $72.00;
From the Sewer Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $13.88; Peoples Natural Gas Company,
$3.44; Welborn Welding Co., $2.45; H. Dornack & Sons, $33.50; General Trading Co., $19.22; D. W.
Onan and Sons, Inc., $10.91; Builders Providence, Inc., $138.71; Power Supply Co,, $43.74; F. H.
Machine Shop, $1.50; Witte Transportation Co., $10.80; Railway Express Agency, $5.45; Witte
Transportation Co., $2.75; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $6.65; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $37.50; Marvin
Piper, $62.00.
From the Parking Meter Fund: General Trading Co., $13.68; Magee Hale Park-O-Meter
Co., $157.50; The Sherwin Williams Co., $66.96.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $4.95; Rochester Gas and
Appliance, $5.80; Squires Electric Co., $39.40; Schoot Distributing Co., $22.00; Red Wagon Products,
$122.30; Rochester Meat Co., $39.25; Rochester Bread Co., $20.39; Velie Ryan, Inc., $28.35; Coca
Cola Bottling Co., $66.00; Ernie Nelsen Distributing Co., $12.00;.Pure Ice Company, $18.45; Seven
Up Bottling Co., $131.86; General Trading Co., $9.99; Adolph Kiefer and Co., $18.44; Minn,Wisc.
Truck Lines, $6.79; F. J. Paine Co., $24.50; The Sanitary Co., $9.70; Eagle Drug Store, $6.90;
Hentges Glass Co., $4.05; Bergstedt Paint Store, $38.00; The Kruse Company, $81.59; Rodester
Visitor, $30.00; Williams Printing Co., $50.00; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $78.40; Stoppels Egg and
Poultry, $101.50; R. L. Gould and Co., $101.76; The Duncan Co., $121.50; Witte Transportation Co.,
$62.58; Ace Hardware Co., $97.64; Fullerton Lumber Co., $155.88; Rochester Sand and Gravel, $48.40;
Minnesota Toro, Inc., $46.30; North Broadway Laundromat, $26.10; Gibbons Printing Co., $4.20;
N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $34.00; The Johnson Co., $11.90; Whiting Stationers, $13.20; International
Business Machines Corp., $35.00; H & H Electric Co., $16.62; City of Rochester, P.U., $36.55;
Weber and Judd Co., $7.00; Walker Hardware Co., $5.91; Quality Print Shop, $2.00; Elgin H.Peterson,
$72.50; Goodin Co., $1.09; E. B. Ballou, $39.00; Woodruff Co., $2.15; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply,
$34.50; Southern Minn. Supply Co., $44.46; Sears Roebuck Co., $18.30; Hoffer Glass Co., $23.01;
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Agency, 7.20• Alexander Auto Electric
Briese Steel & Building Materials, $9.49; Railway Express Ag y, $ , A
Co., $26.68; J. R. Doering, $11.40; The Lyigde Co., $25.00; National Bushing & Parts, $2.16; Nelson
Tire & Appliance Co., $7.00; Olson Equipment Co., $36.77; Reiter Murphy Inc., $34.45; Scharf Auto
Supply, $12.62; Wilensky Auto Parts Co.,.$3.97; Roddis Feed Co., $28.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co.,
$89.05; Photo News Co., $199.50; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $25.05; Quality Printers & Stationers,
$57.95; Woodruff Co., $2.35; Thiem Signs, $5.33; Sears Roebuck & Co., $11.00; Major Supply, $5.70;
Robert MacDowell, $3.50; H & H Electric Co., 47.70; Alpek Sheet Metal, $50.98; The Sanitary Co.,
$44.86; Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, $100.00; Eagle Drug Store,.$5.57; Adams', $1.50; St. Paul
Toro, Inc., $7.86; Patterson Rock Products, $11.75; National Cash Register, $5.60; Hornung's Pro- •
Golf Sales Co., $26.25; Habhab Stump Service, $25.00; U. S. Pencil Co., $4.00.
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: Rochester Dry Cleaners, $70.00; Panther Company,
$99.10.
The indemnity bond for lost order or warrant of McMaster Carr Supply Company in the
amount of $23.38 was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the bond was approved and
the City Clerk was instructed to issue a duplicate check.
Upon motion by Wilkus,'second by Haas, the meeting was adjourned.
City Clerk
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