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Minutes of the annual'meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, held in -the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on April 3, 1961.
President Tingley called the -meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following
members being'present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVriet, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus,
Wilson.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the minutes of the meeting of March 20,
1961 were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
President Tingley then gave the following address:
"His Honor the Mayor, Fellow Aldermen, Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen:
The first meeting in April'each year, starting a new fiscal year, is always
quite an important meeting. Important in many ways, as we look back over
the past 12 months and look ahead at the 12 months to come.'- It is well that
we evaluate our actions of the past and plan for the`future. It is to be
hoped that -'any errors made in the past might be used as stepping stones to
a sound basis of thinking'in the coming months.
May I call"attention to some of the achievements accomplished during the
past year." Just to' mention a few:
The annexing of considerable area to the City of Rochester, and there has
been completed, or well on the way to completion, many projects that years
ago looked a long way in the future. It is with a great deal of pride I
point to odr completed Municipal Airport;. to llth Avenue Northwest bridge
and street'remodeling; 2nd Avenue Northeast widening and paving and though
still inadequate, more parking facilities; major highway progress connecting
of truck terminals with major highways to eliminate disturbances in our
hospital and'residential areas. These and many more are now a reality
and provfng their worth day after day.
During the past year d maintenance Engineer has been added to the public'
works department; a Traffic Violations Bureau has been set in operation,
and great strides have been made in our public utilities.. Our Park Dept.
has completed preliminary plans for major enlargementsi Merchants of
Rochester, with Council cooperation, and'Utilities, seem well on the way
to making Rochester a well lighted City.
Ladies & Gentlemen: These things and many more, did not just happen. They
are the result of much study and long hours by the Chairman of the respective
committees and'their members. Your Public Works headed by Alderman Gifford;
Parks and Recrteation headed by Alderman Wilkus; Finance, Ways and Means
headed by Alderman Morris; Planning and Zoning headed by Alderman Wilson;
Public Safety headed by Alderman Stadler; and Purchasing and Lighting
headed by former Alderman Brooks.
As of today, those things are now history. Now, what about the Future?
I am sure most of you have heard that old saying "The Difficult we do at
once, the impossible takes just a little longer". It is my hope that
during the coming year not only will -'the difficult problems be solved but
many of the impossible items as well. The parking facilities problem is
still with us, and seems to have attained a status of "Impossible" therefore
takes a little longer. However, business men committees are making a far
reaching study of this provlem. Mr. Lester Fiegel has been asked to head a
survey study group to make definite recommendations, I feel much has been
done and when a workable plan is submitted to this Council,.I am sure it
will contain something that can have wholehearted support of business and
Council alike. Cooperation of the Council, Business Men, and Utility
Department has reached a point_where lighting in the -downtown area is
almost a foregone conclusion. '
The coming year should see definite dtrides toward closer cooperation between
various departments of our city government. Centralized motor pools,
centralized purchasing of those items that are common to.many departments,
can save many tax dollars to the already overburdened taxpayer. There will
possibly be some -interdepartmental opposition to this. It is to be expected
that each department head feels that his or her particular department is the
most important part of our City Government. It is not be'expected however,
that small monarchies be set up within the borders of the total commonwealth.
No department is an empire by itself, but just a very necessary cog in the
great wheel of,Municipal Government.
At the present time negotiations are in progress to acquire from the State of
Minnesota, accomodations for much of the city equipment. The coming year
should produce some definite results toward conclusion. During the past
year, the City Council has enjoyed congenial relations and cooperation with
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Olmsted County Commissioners, the Legislative, Senator Keith and Representative
Franke, it is my belief that relations.with the Executive Branch.of our City
Government (the Mayor) has reached an all time high.
No talk would be complete if it did not contain some feference to taxes.
However$ hours could be consumed in discussing this most -important item, but
little would be settled., Might I remind you Aldermen, that before you .
approve large expenditures of doubtful value, ask,yourself that old war time
question - - - - - Is this trip really necessary?"
Alderman Nilson Introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WHEREAS, it is deemed.expedient and necessary that the Common Council of
the City of -Rochester, Minnesota, adopt rules of.order for the conduct of its
business, and ,
WHEREAS, a copy of Robert's Rules of Order (revised) of the 1915 Copyright,
is before the Common Council. .
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That the said Robert's Rules of Order be adopted by this Common Council as
rules of order for the conduct of its business("
A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Stadler, that the said resolution be adopted as read,
and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
Alderman Wilson introduced the following,gesolution,which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochaster, Minnesota:
That the said Common Council of -the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereby
adopts the following rules and regulations for the order of business of said
Common Council:
1. Roll Call. The roll call of the .Common Council shall be had and
taken in its -alphabetical order According.to the names of the
members, except that the name of the President of the Common Council
shall be called first at the first roll call of eaoh meeting and then
after that, at that meeting, his name shall be called and vote taken
after the expression of each of the other members of the said Common
Council.
.2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting.
3. At the first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees.
4. Public hearings. E
.5. Reading of petitions and communications.
6. Reports of Committees. All reports of committees shall hereafter be
made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by said Common Council.
7. Unfinished business.
8. Resolutions and ordinances.
.9. Bills and claims.
10. Adjournment.
A motion A motion was then made by Stadler, second by Gifford, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution dujly
passed and adopted.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution establishing standing committees of the Common
Council, prescribing their functions and duties, and providing for appointment of Members to such
Committees, which reads as follows;
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as
follows:
Section 1. :`Standing Committees Established. The following permanent standing
committees of the Common Council of the C't f
i y o Rochester are hereby established.
A. Finance, Ways and Means.
t B. ,Public Works.
.Co Public Safety.
.D. .Parks, Public Grounds, Recreation.
E. .Planning, Zoning, Annexations.
.F. Purchasing, Utilities, Miscellaneous.
.Section 2. -Committee Functions. The.foregoing standing committees shall consider
such matters and perform such functions and duties, as are referred or assigned to
them by the common Council or by the President of the Common Council. The general
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jurisdiction=of each standing committee is,as follows:
A. Finance,. Ways and Means.
1. Finance. 4. ..Investments.
2. Budgeting. 5. City Hall.
3. Personnel. 6.- Insurance.
7. Taxes.
B. .Public Works.
1. Streets & Alleys. - - - -
2. Sewers -sanitary and storm.
3. Water Mains and Towers:
4. Building.Codes and Inspection.
5. Special Assessments.
.C. Publie Safety,
1. Police Department and Protection.
2. .Fire Department.and=Protection.
3. Traffic Control and Parking.
4. Licenses.
5. Public Safety.
D. Parks, -Public Grounds, Recreation.
1. Parks and Playgrounds. 4. Recreation.
2. Public Grounds. - .5. Schools.
3. Health .Department, •.. . 6. Mayo Xivic Auditorium.
E. Planning, Zoning, Annexations.
1. Planning.
2. .Zoning.
3. Annexations.
4. Capital Improvements.
F. Purchasing,.Utilities, Miscellaneous.
1. Purchasing.
2. .Street Lighting.
3. Public Utilities.
4. Miscellaneous Activities.
Section 3.- Each committee shall be composed of not less than three members
who shall be appointed by the President of the Common 'Council at the beginning
of each official year. In making appointments to -the several committees, the
President shall also designate which k member shall be chairman of the Committee.
Section 4. All prior standing committees of the Common Council are hereby
dissolved and all matters referred•to those committees are hereby reassigned
to the. new standing committees. Finance, Ways and Means Committee shall perform
the functions required by the "Finance Committee" by the Charter of the City of
Rochester."
A motion was made by Wilson, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as read and
all voting in favor thereof,.President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
The--following-appointments to the various.Council Committees, madelby President
Tingley, were.then read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, and all voting in favor
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thereof, the same
were accepted:
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Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Stanley M. Morris, Chairman
Harold DeVries x
Frank J. Wilkus
B.
Public Works Committee -
Frank J. Wilkus, Chairman
Harold DeVries
James.R, Wilson
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Public Safety Committee -
Lawrence B. Stadler, Chairman
James R: Wilson
Frank J. Wilkus
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Parks, Public Grounds & Recreation -
Ray W. Gifford, Chairman
Stanley M. Morris
Lawrence B. Stadler
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Planning, Zoning & Annexations -
James R. Wilson, Chairman
Stanley M. Morris
Ray W. Gifford
F.
Purchasing, Utilities & Misc. -
Harold DeVries, Chairman
JAwrence B. Stadler
Ray W. Gifford '
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Mayor Smekta then gave the following remarks:
"During the past three years, it has been my pleasure to work with all Councilmen
who have served their community well. I realize that seldom you receive a pat on the
back by citizens who really appreciated the work you are doing. As -a taxpayer`, I would
like to commend you for the fine work that has been done. I fully realize the countless
hours that a man must put in as a Councilman --the hours thaf.you take away from your
family, your wife and yourself to serve this community. I am looking forward to the
coming year --working hand in hand with you to,make Rochester an even better city, to live
in.
Realizing that every, Council and every administration mast have a goal, I make -the
following recommendations to the Council as a_ whole:
1. May I urge the Council to pass a resoiution addressed to Judge Arnold Hatfield
to reactivate the'Charter Commission. There are,areas in our city government
that'should be brought up to date through charter reform.
2. May I recommend a study be made of the feasibility of a centralized purchasing
department and equipment pool. <
3. We have radio communication and other equipment in the Police, Fire, Water and
Electric Depattments--the cost of maintaining this equipment is high. I am
sure we will save money by having a yearly maintenance contract. I know other
cities do this and I am sure we could,too.`
4. I would suggest the County Commissioners be contacted, and if at all possible,
t arrangements be made for the utilization of,county prisoners for the beautifi-
cation of our parks._ I have in mind --St. Marys, Central and E. Starr Judd Park.
5. Last week, due to the sudden change in temperature and melting snow, the Zumbro
River was near flood stage. May I suggest that contact be made with the Army
Engineer Corps for dredging of this river. I believe wq could safe -guard the
City of Rochester from needless flooding and beautify the banks of the Zumbro
River through proper flood preveition,and control.
6. The last Council has made a preliminary study of lighting facilities on Broadway
and First Avenue. May I suggest further study be made so that we may have
adequate lighting not only in the downtown areas, but'also in the residential
areas as well. We must not forget that hundreds of Rochester women work during
the evening hours and must have adequate street lighting facilities to protect
them from mashers and potential purse snatchers.
7. Realizing that the greatest misunderstanding between city hall and Mr. Taxpayer
is lack of communication, I would suggest and recommend that all of us,
including department heads, make it a point of accepting speaking engagements
before all groups to better inform our citizens.
8. Realizing that Rochester real estate is carrying a heavy burden through real
estate taxes, the Mayor, in the very near future, will appoint a Study Committee
with one thing in mind --and that is to broaden the tax base.'
We want to thank Stanley Brooks who served with us the past year and sae welcome
"Dutch" DeVries-.' It is with deep iegret we note Dr. Gifford will be leaving the City and
terminating his association with us. We are sorry,he,is leaving us, but we wish him well in
his new assignment..
Gentlemen of the Council we are looking forward to visit, counsel and to`work with
you this coming year. Rochester is a great City because of men like you --men who have faith,
vision and courage."
The.Miyor's appointment of Mr. T. M. McDonnell gf 935 Eighth Avenue Southwest as
Commissioner at large of the Board of Park Commissioners for sa term of tw6 years, his term to
expire the second Monday in April, 1963s was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler,
and all voting in'favor thereof, the appointment was,confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Virgil M. Elliott of 621 Tenth Avenue Southeast as
Commissioner from the First Ward to the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of two years, his
term to expire the second Monday in April, 1963, was read. Upon motion by ;Gifford, second by
Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. John Bach of+314.- 16th Avenue Southwest as Commissioner
from the Third Ward to the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of two years, his term to
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expire the second Monday in April, 1963 was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, --the appointment was confirmed. +
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The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Fred Reed,of.1605 Tenth Street Northeast as Commissioner
from the Fifth Ward to the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of two years, ^his term to expire
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the second Monday in April, 1963, was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, and all
voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Fred Kennedy of 403 Eleventh Street Southeast to the
Public Utility Board for a term of three years; his term of office to expire the second Monday in
April, 1964,. was read. ,Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof,
the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. James Thornton of 811 - 14th Avenue Southwest to the
Public Utility Board fora term of three years, his term of office to expire the second Monday in
April, 1964 was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof,
the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Ralph Stevens of 711 Eleventh Street Southeast to the
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Music Board for a term of three years, his term of office to expire the second Monday in April,
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1964.was read., Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. David Marinus of 3514 Sixth Place Northwest to the
Music Board for a term of three years, his.term of office to expire the second Monday in April,
1964, was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. James Faber vof 720 - 15th Street Northeast to the
Music Board.for a term of two years, his term of office to expire the second .Monday in April,
1963 (Mr. Faber to replace Mr. Tillman Heggg who has resigned) was read. Upon motion by Stadler,
second by Wilson, and all voting in_`favor.thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment,of Mr. M. W. Hendricks of 1221 Eighth Avenue Northwest to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three years,.his term of office to expire.the
December 31, 19633, was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by. Morris, and all'yoting in favor
thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Louis Bennett, Route 1 as Assistant Weed Inspector
for the_.season^of 1961 -gas read and upon motion -by Morris; second by Gifford, and all voting in
favor thereof, the appointment was -confirmed.
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The Mayor's appointment of Dr. James E. Trost of_1112 Second Street Northwest to the
Polic@ Civil Service Commission for a term of three years, his term of office to expire the second
Monday in April, 1964, was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in
favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The. Mayor's appointment of J..Calyin Haas df 1022 Fifth Avenue Southeast to the
Recreation Board for a term of one year, his term of office to expire January 1, 1962 (Mr. Haas
to fill the unexpired term of Walter Gordon who resigned) was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr..M. G. (Jerry) Brataas of 839 - 102 Street Southwest
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to the Recreation Board for a period of two years, his term of office to expire January 1, 1963,
was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the'
appointment was confirmed. '
The Mayor's appointment of Reveredn Paul Davis -of 806 East Center Street to the
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Recreation Board for a term of two years, his term of.office to expire January 1, 1963, was
read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson,•and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The,Mayor's appointment of Reverent Warren J. Ryan of 1301 _"14th Street Northwest to
the Recreation Board for a term of two years, his term of office to expire January 1, 1963, was
read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, and -all voting in favor thereof, the appoint-
ment was gonfirmed. ,
The Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Marian McQuillan of 712 - 8th Avenue Northwest as
Secretary to the Mayor for the ensuing official year was read and upon motion by Stadler, second
by Morris, and,all voting -in favor thereof, thezappointilent was confirmed.
Upon motion .by Morris, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, Mr..Robert
Langton of.716 Sixth Street Southeast was appointed to the Firemen's Civil Service Commission
for a term of three years, his term of office to expire the second Monday in April, 19,64.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, Mr. Albert
J,. Tingley was appointed to the Public`Utility Board for a two year term, his term of office to
expire on the second Monday in April, 1963. t
A motion was made by Wilkus; second by Wilson, that the Council. recess for twenty
minutes and upon roll call DeVries, Gifford, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye" and Morris
and Stadler voting "no",.President'Tingley declared the motion carried. President Tingley
called the meeting to order again at 3:00 P.:M.
The application of Elefreda Reiter for reappointment as City Clerk was read. Upon
motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, and -all voting in favor thereof, Elfreda Reiter was appointed
as City Clerk for the ensuing official year.
The application of C..A. Armstrong for reappointment as City Engineer wis read. Upon
motion by Stadler, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, C. A. Armstrong was
appointed as City Engineer for,the ensuing official year.
The application of R. V. Ehrick for reappointment as City Attorney was read. Upon
motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, and al voting in favor thereof, R. V. Ehrick was appointed
as City Attorney for the ensuing official year.
The application of Burton P. Baker for reappointment as Assistant City Clerk in Charge
of Finance was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof,
Burton P. Baker was appointed as'Assistant City•Clerk in Charge of Finance for the ensuing'
official year.
The application of John Bakke -for reappointment as Assistant City Clerk -Personnel
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Director was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, and upon roll call all voting in
favor thereof; John Bakke was appointed as,Assistant City Clerk -Personnel Division for the
ensuing official year.
The application of Tom O..Moore for reappointment as City Planning Director was read.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, Tom 0. Moore was
appointed as City Planning Director for the enduing official year.
The application of Garnet Spring for reappointment as City Building Inspector was
read. Upon motion by Morris, second by,Gifford, and -;all -voting in favor thereof, Garnet Spring
was appointed as City Building Inspector for the ensuing official year.
The application of Charles H. Dort�ack for reappointment as City Plumbing Inspector
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, Charles H.
Doranack was -appointed as City Plumbing Inspector for.the ensuing official year.
The application of Walter Gordon for reappointment as City Electrical Inspector was
read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and,all voting in -favor thereof, Walter Gordon }
was appointed as -City Electrical Inspector for the ensuing official'year:
The application of William L. Burrows for reappointment as City Heating Inspector
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, and all rooting in favor thereof; William L.
Burrows wasappointedas City Heating Inspector for the ensuing official year.
The application of Marcel M. Kyle for reappointment as Secretary to the Plumbing,
Electrical, Plumbing. and Heating Inspectors was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford,
and all voting in favor thereof, Marvel,M..Kyle was appointed as Secretary in -the Inspection
Department for the ensuing official year. s
The application of W. J. Barden for reappointment as Assistant to the City Treasurer
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus,,and all voting in -favor thereof, W. J. Barden
was appointed as Assistant to the -City Treasurer for the ensuing official year.
The application of Frank W. Everett for reappointment to the office of Fire Warden
of the City of Rochester was read._ Upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, and all voting in
favor thereof, Frank W. Everett was appointed_as Fire Warden forsthe ensuing official year.
- The application of Joseph M. Healey for reappointment as Chief Maintenance Man in the
Parking Meter Maintenance Department and the application of A. J. McCrudden for reappointment as
Assistant Maintenance Man in the Parking Meter Department were each read. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, JosephM. Healey was appointed as Chief-
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Maintenance Man and A. J. McCrudden was appointed as Assistant Maintenance Man in the Parking
Meter Department for the ensuing official year.
The application of Ivan Boyd for reappointment as Assitant Custodian of the City
Hall and custodian of the voting machines was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford,
and all voting in faov r thereof, Ivan Boyd was appointed as Assistant Custodian and custodian
of the voting machines for the ensuing official year.
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The applications of Harold Wiesener and Ernest Hagen for reappointment as Assistant
custodians of the City Hall were each read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, and all
voting in favor thereof, Harold Wiesener and Ernest Hagen were appointed as assistant custodians
of the City Hall for the ensuing official year.
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The applications of Robert Blakley for reappointment as City Poundmaster and Donald
Mulholland for reappointment as Assistant City Poundmaster were each read. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, Robert Blakely was appointed as City
Poundmaster and Donald Mulholland was.apppinted as Assistant City Poundmaster for the ensuing
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official year.
The application of C. A. Cottingham for reappointment as City Weighmaster was .read.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, C. A.-Cottingham
was appointed as City Weighmaster for the ensuing official year.
The application of Warren -Eustis for reappointment as Assistant City Attorney was
read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, and all,voting in favor thereof, Warren Eustis
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was appointed as Assistant City Attorney for the ensuing official year.
The application of Mark Blanchard for reappointment as City Painter was read. Upon
motion by,Wilkus, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, Mark Blanchard was appointed
as City Painter for the enusuing official year.,
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The application of Warren Folkert for reappointment as Assistant City Painter was read.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereoft Warren Folkert was
appointed as Assistant City Painter for the ensuing official year.
The applications of Flora C. Anderson for reappointment as secretary in the Juvenile
Bureau and Margareth Anderson for reappointment as secretary in the Detective Bureau were each
read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, Flora Anderson
was appointed as secretary in the Juvenile
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secretary in the Detective Bureau for the ensuing official year.
A letter from the Recreation Board requesting reappointment of Curtis L. Taylor as
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Recreation Director and Margaret Tjepkes as Secretary for the Recreation Director was read. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, Curtis L. Taylor<was
appointed as Recreation Director and Margaret Tjepkes was appointed as secretary to the
Recreation Director for the ensuing official year.
A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Cowmission recommending the following
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job classifications and appointments was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Gifford, the
same was accepted:
City Planning Director Tom. 0. Moore
Associate Planner k Richard 0. Roth
Secretary (one half time) Willetta'Hoaglan
President Tingley stated this as being.the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for doing the official printing for the City of Rochester. A letter from the Rochester
Post Bulletin btating that they would do the official printing and advertising for the City of
Rochester for the official year commencing April 1, 1961 at the rate,established by the Statutes
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of the State of Minnesota for legal publications was read and President Tingley ordered the same
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placed on, file.,
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place(set for receiving
proposals for being designated as city depositories. The proposals of The First National Bank
requesting to be appointed and designated as a city depository in the amount of $600,000.00;
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Rochester State Bank of Rochester requesting to be appointed and designated as a city depository
in the amount of $100,000.00; Olmsted,County Bank & Trust Company requesting to be appointed and
designated as a city depository in the amount of $400,000.00 and Northwestern National Bank
requesting to be appointed and designated as a city depository in the amount of $600,000.00 were
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each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson, the same were approved and the City Clerk
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was instructed to prepare.a resolution accepting the collateral of the said banks. All voted in
favor thereof.
A notice of the 1961 Annual Conference of United States Conference of Mayors to be.
held at the Statler Hilton, Washington, D.-C., June 11-14 was read. A motion was made by Morris,
second by Stadler, that Mayor Smekta be authorized attend at city expense. All voted in favor. .
A letter from the_Board of Public Health & Welfare,requesting approval of the
appointment of Miss Judith Uggen to the City of Rochester public health nursing staff, effective
April 1, 1961, was read. Upon motion by Wilkus,•second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the
appointment was approved.
A letter from the Board of Public Health(& Welfare requesting approval of the
appointment of Mr. Ward,H..McIntire as Assistant Milk Sanitarian as of April 1, 1961 was read
and upon motion by Wilkus•,. second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved.
A letter from the Board of Public Health &,Welfare requesting approval of the
appointment.of 1jr. Charles Phenix as General Sanitarian as of April 15, 1961 was read and upon
motion by Wilkus, second by.Wilson,.and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved. ,
A letter from the Mayor's Parking and•Traffic Committee recommending that the meter.
setting in the; Municipal Parking Lot #2, known as hhe Fire Hall Lot, be changed to 10 cents for
3 hours with an acceptance of up to 30 cents for 9 hours was read. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Gifford,. and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was keferred to the ,
Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation.
The following letter from the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee was read and ,
upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the
same was referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and -recommendation:
"Gentlemen:
After a trial period of several months on the operation of Municipal Parking
Lot #2, Fire Hall Lot, as expanded, a comprehensive review of that operation was
made by the Mayoris_Parking and Traffic Committee. The"review showed the lot was
being used to 93 per cent of its practical volume --a very high use ration. It is_
recommended by the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee that the area on the
south side of the river, off of Third Avenue Southeast in the vicinity of the
Municipal Waterworks, be prepared for parking in accordance with plans on- hand
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in the office of the City Engineer. The lot should be placed on a fee basis
of 10 cents for 4 hours with a meter acceptance of 25 cents for-10 hoprs.
It was the feeling of the committee that .the greatly increased use of the
Fire Hall lot, and the fact that revenues from said lot substantially cover .
the charges for taxes, interest, and depreciation, that conversion of this
area was a warranted addition to the.parking program. The conditions
justifying the conversion of the waterworks area to parking at the time of
the original recommendation still obtain, except that we now recommend that
a fee be charged. .A copy of that recommendation is attached."
A letter from Curtis L. Taylor, Recreation Director, requesting permission to attend
the spring conference of the Minnesota Recreation Association to be held in Duluth on May 4 and 5
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus,'second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, Mr. Taylor
was authorized to attend the said conference at city expense.
The application of Builders Land Company requesting approval of the final plat of
Elton Hills 7th Subdivision was presented with the said final plat. Upon motion by Gifford.
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the plat and application were referred to the
'Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from Builders Land Company petit6nfng for the establishment of a uniform
'25' minimum setback lines in Elton Hills 7th Subdivision was read and upon motion by Gifford,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
A letter from Builders Land Company requesting that the necessary engineering
construction plans be prepared by the City Engineering Department, or their designated
representative for'the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains and street construction in Elton
'Hills 7th Subdivision was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the request was
referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer.. All voted in*favor thereof.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by Wilson, second by Gifford, the same was approved: R
"Be it and it is her 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 enger ,into_a contract with
Universal -Motors, Inc. for the furnishing, in accordance with'specifications
on file, of
ONE (1) Ford 2� ton dump truck with Heil Box at a price of
�5,125.00 with trade allowance for a 1948,GMC 2k ton truck of $1,045.00 and a net contract price of $4,080.00
said Universal Motors, Inc. being the lowest responsible bidder."
A letter from Builder's Land Company requesting that the Council approve the plat of
Elton Hills 6th Subdivision was read (this had been tabled at a previous meeting, until the sewer
problems had been solved). A motion was made by Gifford, second by Wilson, that this be brought
off the table and brought up for discussion; all voted in favor thereof. Alderman Gifford then
reported that from the negotiations that they had had with Builders Land Company he thought that
a solution would-be arrived at in the near future and he could see°no reason why the plat could
not be approved at this time; he also said that he had been informed by the City Engineer and the
_City Attorney that they had no objection to approving the plat.. A•motion was then made by Gifford,
second by Wilson, that the plat be approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a
resolution approving the plat of E1ton.Hills 6th Subdivision. All voted in favorlthereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Common Council
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the lease for Tie Down Areas for Rocket Aero, Inc. was read and upon motion by Stadler,
second by Wilson, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was, instructed to prepare
the lease. All voted in favor thereof.
A petition from the Board of Education requesting the Common -Council to pass a
(resolution authorizing a variance in the building height of the proposed school building (Northeast
Junior High School) to permit construction in accordance with plans and specifications was read.
Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, reported that the height of the plans for this building was more
than the ordinance provided. A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Stadler, that this
petition be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission and a hearing on the matter be set for
7:30 P. M. on April 17, 1961. All Noted in favor thereof. .
A letter signed by R. E. Richmond stating that the architects and engineers
practicing in.the City of Rochester had presented a suggested amendment to the Rochester -Building
Code and were interested in knowing when the.Council.would take -action on this amendment was read.
Alderman Gifford stated that the Public Works Committee had met with the Architects and Engineers
and it was the opinion of the majority of the committee that nothing be done on this at this time.
A motion was -then made by Wilkus, second by Wilson, that no action be taken on this matter and that
the Architects and Engineers be advised of this. .All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from G. J. Sullivan, Olmsted County Highway Engineer, transmitting copies -
of the maintenance agreement form covering the miamntenance of County State Aid Highways 2, 4 and
33 and County Roads D and Y in the City of Rochester for the year 1961 was read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee and theCity Engineer.
All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Frank W..Everett, Fire Chief, requesting permission for two Captains
land himself to attend the loth annual Minnesota State Fire School held at the University.of
Minnesota April 24 through April 27, 1961 was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the
Fire Chief and two Captains were authorized to attend at city expense. All voted in favor thereof.
A petition with 12 signatures requesting that a street light be placed.at the north
(entrance to the alley on 8th Street.S. W. between 6th and 7th Avenues was read. Alderman Gifford
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stated that this petition had been presented before and referred to the Lighting Committee but
nothing had been done on it; he said there had been some vandalism: in.this area and -the petitioners
would like very much to have a street light installed. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford,
Ithe petition was referred to the Purchasir1g, Utilities and Misc.,Committee. All voted in favor.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the
ntments of Mrs. Helen Eisenman and Mrs. Corrine Dicksman, each half time to the office and
clinic nursing position at the Public Health Center, effective April 1, 1961, was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the appointments were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Jos. V..Edeskuty and Associates requesting that they be given consider-
ation when the City hires engineering services for the Municipal Power Plant was read and upon
motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Public Utility Board. All voted
in favor thereof.
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A letter signed by Lynn G. Hallman, President of the Rochester Motel Association,
stating that the Rochester Motel Association wishes to go on record as being definitely opposed
to the present highway construction plans in the Rochester area was read and upon motion by
Morris, second by Wilson, the letter was ordered placed on file. All voted,in favor thereof.
` A letter from the Downtown Retail Merchants Assn. stating that the Dwontown Retail
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Merchants Association unanimously approve and urges the acceptance of the plans for the
relocation and construction of Highway 52 East from the end of the new construction at the
western edge of the City to a point near Marion, Minnesota, was read and upon motion by Morris,
second,by Wilson, the letter was ordered placed on'file. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Richard W. Perkins, Chairman of the Parkside Citizens Committee,
regarding the flood conditions of the Zumbro River in Southwest Rochester was read and upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee' All
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voted in favor thereof.'
A letter from L. N..Ekstrand requesting that the Council write a letter supporting
legislation making it possible for a municipality,to use city funds for street lighting in
connection with. Christmas decorations was read. A motion was then made by Morris, second by
Tingley, that a letter be drafted to Senator A. M. Keith and Representative Donald T. Franke
expressing approval of proposed legislation to authorize Cities,to expend municipal funds for
Christmas Street Lighting and decorating purposes. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that Home Opportunities be permitted
to contractto construct the local improvement in Sunset Terrace 3rd Addition at its own
expense was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stfidler, the recommendation was approved
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and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary contract. All voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending adoption of a
resolution agreeifig to control parking on llth Avenue S. E.- N.E. from 4th St. S.E. to 5th St.,
N..E..(that City of Rochester'agrees to require parking of all vehicles on said street to be
parallel with curb or be restricted parking on one or both sides as required by future increase
of traffic) was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the recommendation was approved.
All voted in favor. t
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that on a street, bridge, and highway
reconstruction or widening project, each Utility Company or City Utility Department that is
located in the right-of-way, assume the cost of reconstruction or relocating its line or services
as required by the street construction,was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the
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• The following recommendation of the Public Works Committee was read and upon motion by
Gifford, second by Wilson, the same was referred,to the budget committee, to be placed in the
budget file for the budget committee's btudy next fall at budget setting time; all voted in
favor thereof:.
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Several matters of snow removal were referred to this Committee for
recommendation.
We submit the following estimates on snow removal (not including $16,500
for ice control) for an average winter.
1. Plow snow from streets in accordance with previous practice. $31,500
2. .Remove windrow of snow from driveways and crosswalks. `20,000
3. Plow sidewalks 32,000
Total $83,500
We note that only item #1 (Plow streets $31,500) is included in'ihe ,
budget for 1961-62.
.We, the undersigned, recommend that the Council consider these .costs,,and if
the services are deemed desireable to-(1)-supplement the present years budget so
that they may be provided in the winter of 1961-62 and (2) provide for them in
the budget for 1962-63=when it is(under consideration next fall."
The following applications for various licenses were each read arid_upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, the same were approved and the licenses were granted. All voted in
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favor thereof.
Non -Intoxicating Liquor "on sale": Fraternal Order of Eagles; Wm. T.-McCoy Post -American
Legion; Felix Kaminski & Jerry Valfer; Jack Rubenstein; Mable A..Prouty; Lloyd Jocahim-
P.F.W.; George A. Graen; Clarence C. Herber; Russell S..Carooll;'Clarence H. Larson;
George Margellos; Robert H. Bahr.; Ambrose P. Barry; William Shea; Hentges-Johnson
Recreation, Inc.; Clayton D. Lyke; Bernard J. Siskoff; Flot'ende Pervin; B.P.O.E..Elks
1091; Daniel Juenger; Viola Guttromson; Ora Harris; Don Cunningham; Norvin K. Olson;
John 0. Holt; John Kazos and Claude G. Darst.
Non -Intoxicating Liquor "off sale": George A. Graen; Clarence C. Herber; Russell.,S.
Carroll; Clarence H. Larson; George,Margellos; Robert H. Bahr; Ambrose P. Barry;
William Shea; Hentges-Johnson Recreation,, Inc.; Clayton D. Lyke; Bernard J. siskoff;
Florence Pervin; B. P. O..E. Elks #1091; Daniel Juenger; Viola Guttormson; Ora Harris;
Don Cunningham; Norvin K..O1son; John 0. Holt; John Kazos; Claude G. Darst; Loren
Marquardt; Marian Heaton; W. W..Erbes; Lloyd Joachim; Alvin W. Hein; Albert Angelici;
Roy V. Hocking; Lucille Christensen; Southside Super Valu; John Kothenbeutel; Joe
Angelici; E. F. Hughes; Joseph J..Gile; Wally Wahl; Wm. & May Lynaugh;•Saul Rubin;
John Prinicotta; National Food Stores; Northside Super Valu; Carl Larson; Emil Tayar;
K. E..Christopherson and H._H. Hibbing.
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Soft Drink License: Huey's Liquor Store, Inc.; Andy's Liquor Store; Lawrence H.
Bielenberg; Deluxe Liquor Store, Rochester Liquor.Store, Bob's Liquor Store;
Daly Liquor Store; Don's Drive In Liquor Store; Mayers Liquors, Inc,.; Joe Brubb;
James Reardon; Hollywood Bar, Inc.; William J. Moriarity; TheTownHouse of Rochester,
Inc.; Louie's Bar, Inc.; Erwin Glasenapp; Webster Supper Club; Harry's Bar, Inc.;
Hotel Carlton;.JosephW. Hamm; Michael's Supper Club; Edna M. Rubenstein; B.P.O..E.
Elks 41091; Veterans of Foreign Wars; A. F. of L. Union Club; Donald G. Witzke;
Fraternal Order of Eagles; American Legion Club; Felix Kaminsky & Jerry Valfer; Jack
Rubenstein; Mabel A. Prouty; Graen Cigar Store; Clarence C. Herber; Russell Carroll;
Clarence H. Larson; George Margellos; Robert H. Bahr; Ambrose Barry; Williams Shea;
Hentges-Johnson Recreation; Clayton D. Lyke; Bernard J. Siskoff;.,Florence Pervin;
Daniel Juenger; Viola Guttormson; Ora Harris; Donald F. Cunningham; Norvin K..Olson;
Loren A. Marquardt; Marion Heaton; W..W..Erbes; Lloyd J. Joachim; Alvin W. Hein;
Albert Angelici; Lucille X. Christensen; Southside Super Valu; John*Kothenbeutel;
Joe Angelici; E. F. Hughes; Joseph J. Gile; Wally Wahl; William & May Lynaugh; Saul.
Rubin; John Princiotta; Roy V. Hocking; Lloyd-A..Foster; Edwin A. Haney; Ray Stevens;
Frank J. Kleckner; Arthur Kruger; Basil B. Thompson; Robert B. Lynn; Earl C. White;
Erwin Greenwaldt; Reuben Grunklee; William J. Ranfranz; Helen A. Brink & W.T. Brink;
Anthony N. Chonis; Fryer's Tastee Freeze; David Dee; Charles N. Russell; Parkside
Hotel; B. M. Dresbach; Rohlmond York; Virginia I. Kranz; Carroll Silker; Millard Wade;
Lura Robinson; Larsons Standard Service; Agnes Von Feldt; John Cokin_os; Empress
Billiards; John C. Knowlton; John Von Feldt; Clarence L. Akermant (2); Ernest Predmore;
Readmore News; Hotel Brown; Ray Mar Motel; Campbell Hotel."Co.; John Kubat; Vince M.
Majerus;.Clarence_Steinhagen; Mrs. Ernest E. Drake; John von Feldt; William Herber;,
Ray McKenney; Richard Distad; Red Owl Stores, Inc.,; Hotel Martin; Tingley's Dairy
Queen; Don P. Fredrickson;,Hollands of Rochester; Rochester Chamber of Commerce; .
Lawler's Inc. (2); The Kahler Corporation (4); LeRoy.Spratte; Melvin C. Dubbels; T.M.
MdDonnell; H. H. Hibbing; National Food Stores; Northside Super Valu; Steve DeVries;
Rohn 0.- Holt; Carl A. Larson; Ross W. Kruger; Inn Towne Motel; K. E. Crhristopherson;
John.Kazos; Charles E. Clark; Emil Tayar;.Claude G. Darst'and Ralph B. Lynch..
Cigarette License: Huey's Liquor Store, Inc.; Andy's Liquor Store;, Lawrence H.
Bielenberg; DeLuxe Liquor Store; Rochester Liquor Supply; Bob's Liquor Store; Daly
Liquor Store, Inc.; Don's Drive -In Liquor Store; Meyers Liquors, Inc.; Joe Grubb;
James Reardon; Floren Erdman; Wm. J. Moriarity; The Town House; Louie's Bar, Inc.;
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Erwin Glasenapp; Webster's Supper Club; Harry's Bar, Inc.; Hotel Carlton; Joseph
Hamm; Michael's Supper Club; Edna Rubenstein; B.P.O.E. Elks #1091; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; A. F. of L. Union Club; Donald G. Witzke; Fraternal Order of Ealges;
American Legion Post; Felix Kaminsky & Jerry Valfer; Jack Rubenstein; Mabel Prouty;
Graen Cigar Store; Clarence C. Herber; Russell S. Carroll; Clarence H. Larson;
George MArgellos; Robert H. Bahr; Ambrose Barry; William Shea; Hentges-Johnson
Recreation; Clayton D. Lyke; Bernard Siskoff; Florence Pervin; Daniel Juenger;
Viola Guttormson; Ora Harris; Donald F. Cunningham; Norvin K. Olson; Loren A.
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Marquardt; Marian Heaton; W. W. Erbes; Lloyd Joachim; Alvin W. Hein;,Albert
Angelici; Lucille Christensen; Southside Super V'lau; John Kothenbeutel; Joe
Angelici; E. F. Hughes; .Joseph J. Gile; Wally Wahl; Wm. & May Lynaugh; Saul Rubin;
John.Princiotta; Roy V..Hocking; Lloyd A. -Foster; Edwin A. Haney; Ray Stevens;
Frank Kleckner; Arthur Kruger; Basil B. Thompson; Robert B. Lynn; Earl C. White;
Erwin.Greenwaldt; Reuben Grunklee; William J. Ranfranz;-W. T. Brink & Helen Brink;
Anthony N. Chonis; Fryer's Tastee,Freeze; David E. Dee; Charles N. Russell; Parkidde
Hotel; B. M. Dresbach; Rohlmond York;'Virginia I: Kranz; Carroll Silker; Willard
Wade; Lura Robinson; Larson's Standard Service; Agnes Von Feldt; John Cokomis;
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Nich.Chonis; John C. Knowlton; John Von Feldt; Clarence Akermant (2); Ernest
Predmore; Readmore News; Lloyd Koenig; Ray Mar Hotel; Campbell Hotel Company;John
Kubat; Vince Majerus; Clarence Steinhagen; Ernest E. Drake; John Von Feldt;
William Herber; Ray.McKenney; Richard S. Distad; Red Owl Stores, Inc.; Subway
News; Osco Drug; Herbert J. Cole; R. C. Drips Grocer Store; Meyers Variety Store;
Reuben E. Radtke (7); Weber &_Judd Company (2); Methodist Hospital; Barkalow
Bros. (3); Melvin,C. Dubbels; T. M. McDonnell; H. H. Hibbing;.National Food
stores; North$ide Super Ulu; John 0. Holt; Steve DeVries; Carl Larson; Reeve's
Drug Store; Ross W. Kruger; K. E. Christophersen; John Kazos; Charles E.-Clark;
Ralph B. Lynch; Emil Tayar and Claude G. Darst.
Master Electricians License: Michael J. Woods; Earl Squires; Emil Nietz; A. D.
Mills; L. W. McEathron; Walter D. Klee; Carl Jenke; Vincent J. Huyber; John
Engel; Lyle W. Edgerton; -Edwin H. Brown; Arthur A. Brown; Frank Adair; John
Winkels;.Jaque Ryan; John Miller; Everett Hicks; Everett A. Engel; Myston
Stoos and L. A. Kepp, s
Electrical Contractors License: Michel J. Woods; Earl J.SQuires; Emil J. Nietz;
A'D. Mills; Leslie W. McEathron; Kuntz & Teigen Electric -Co.; Carl Jenke;
Vincent Huyber; Foster Electric; Edwin H. Brown; Arthur A. Brown; Frank Adair;
Winkels Electric; Jaque Ryan; Midwest Electric Co.; Everett Hicks; Everett A.
Engel and Kepp Company, Inc.
Journeyman Electrieian License: Edward Holst; Pau] C. Denny; Kenneth C. Brown;
Henry Ganz; Thomas Hesby; Everett Hicks; Leon J. Hicks; Donald R.-Meyers;
Clarence J. O'Neill; Richard A. Stoos; Robert E. Sill; John R. Morrison; Clyde
Ackerman; Donald A. Brown;,Minor Bussell, Jr.; Herbert Cain; Jerald D. Gain;
Alfred Carlson; Jerome M. Ewen; Walter Gordon; Roger Harwick; Emil Herman;
Kenneth Hull; Wesley Johnson; Floyd Karau; Albert Keckhafer;`Harry 'Keckhafer;
John R. Kiefer; Gerald Koenig; Everett F. Knuth; Richard E. Maxon; William 0.
Meschke; Donald Nietz; Robert Nietz; Harold Richards; Robert W: Sawinski;
Everett J. Siple; Robert Squires; Benard Teigen; Kenneth Whitaker; Michael J.
Woods; Robert F. Moehnke; David Lawler; Foster Electric Co.; Clifford Boutelle; "
Donald L. Kepp; Wesley W. Keppl Roy G. Laugen; Leslie W. Purvis and Robert Sill,
Master Plumbers License: George L. Milostan; James W. Pfeffer; W. J. Hankee
Company; Maass Plumbing & Heating; John Scheid; T. H.-Johansen; James Barry; Joe
Cozik; H. Dornack & Sons; Fred Schnell; Julian B. Renaux; George H. Popple;
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Kirckof Plumbing &,Heating and George Krudwig.
Journeyman Plumbers License: <John Blee; Lewis J.cRoessler; Charles Galloway;
Floyd Flicker; Robert W. Langton; John Swenson; Charles F. Hiley; Alvern Grandy;
Ernest Schoenfelder; Richard Schwarz; Charles.Serene, Jr.; William Loftus;
William C. Kearns; Fred Schnell; Harold Gerths; Michael D.Campion; Reidar E.
Peterson; R. J. Kunzweiler;
Louis C. Wegner; Herman Gerth; Jerome J. Flicker;
Gerold H.-Brener;. Ray E. Purvis; C. E. Burbank; Joseph Lynaugh; Herbert Winer;
Robert L. Blanck; Richard Anderson; Harold R. Rahbain; Harry L. Nelsen; Alvin
Dornack; Robert M. Roessler; Sam Russell; John Krudwig; Robert W. Holmes.
Gerald Nichols; Elmer F. Becker. "
Hot Water and Steam Heating Contractor: Darrell Renaux;cKirckhof Plumbing &
Heating; George Milostan; James W. Pfeffer; W. J. Hankee Company; Maass Plumbing
& Heating; Scheid Plumbing & Heating; T. H.
Johansen; James Barry; Herman Dornack;
Fred Schnell and George Krudwig.
Journe an Hot Water and Steam Fitters License: Harold Gerths; E. E. Mooney; Edwin
J. Hayertz;(Philip J4 Maass;
Clair J. Dickman; Richard Gerths; George Svendsen;
James A. Mitchell; Lawler J.-Skelly; .Lohn Swenson; Charles Hiley; Ralph Williams;
C. G. Gullickson; Rueben Baker; Charles E..Phelps; Richard'C.`Burbark; Robert Beckel;
Joseph McCoy; Elmer Grimm; Joseph Lynaugh; William R. Moore; Reuben Enderson and
Harold Dornack.
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Hot Water and Steam Heating Contractor:License: Darrell Renaux; Kirckhof Plumbing
.&Heating; George Milostan;,James W.-Pfeffer; W. J. Hankee Company; Maass Plumbing &
Heating; Scheid.Plumbing & Heating; T. H: Johansen; James Barry;:Herman Dornack;
Fred Schnell and George Krudwig. ..
Journeyman Warm -Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Worker's License:. Veryl
Predmore; Sidney Krigstad; Keith-L.,.McCaleb; Karl Byboth; Gustave F.-Kuhn; James P.
V'Neill; Clarenco Brown;.Clayton Whynaucht;,Kvnneth.Everson;-N..F..Baack;..,Arlowe Esau;
Joseph'A. Blakloy;,Robert F.IMcKenzie; Ronald Gathje; Edwin Staver;:Lloyd Fredin;
Henry, W. Kroll; Merle J. Runyan; Richard.Remold; Willard E. Borden; -Leon M.•Kaump;
Lloyd E. Erickson; Richard Gosse; Earl-W. Kesler, Jr.; Virgil L. Whipple;.Howard W.
Fieck; Bruce B. Nichols; Clarence M.,,King; Lawrence H..Arnold; Delmore.-J. Winters;
GeraXd E. Miller; g..Rolla Carson; David Fellows; Joseph F. Guzinski; George E.
-McIntosh; Glenn rI. Petersen; James T.,Keehn; Robert O..Keehn; William.N.-Keehn;
Otto W. Schlee; Donald M. Hortmann; Frank-.E. Ryan; Lawrence,Cisweski; Adrian J.
•Ronnenberg; Harvey Holtan; Clifford A. Aaby; Clifton Flotterud; Norman Enevold;
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. Thomas A..Murray; A..C..Pries;.Robert T. Zoller; Richard B. Hain; Carl H. Odell;
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Duane E. Johnson; Raymond Zobel; Raymond DeVogel; Franicis Stevenson; Lyle Hendershot;
William A.-Ristow; Ralph Vischer; Arnold Edwards;.Earl L.•Meredith; Boyd W.-Pew;
Lewis-M.,Johnston; David H. Campbell and Morton J. Holzer.
Hot Air Heating & Air Conditioning Ventilating Contractors: Utility -Sales & Engineering;
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Garfield.Roadway; Barry Plumbing & Heating; Thompson -Yaeger, Inc.; Edwards Sheet Metal;
Elmer Co Johnson; Woodhouse Brothers; Alpek Metal &.Roffing Co.; Peoples Natural Gas
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License to connect with Sewers and Drains: S. F. Loomis -Gopher Sanitary Service;l
Viker & Sorenson and Kirckhof Plumbing & Heating Company.
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License to construct Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter, etc.: B. DeWitz; Edward Mahoney;
Stephan B. Woodward; The Kruse Company;-.O..A:-Stocke & Company; E..J..Vonch; H. T.
.Earle, Sr. and Doyle Conner Company.
Junk Dealers License:, Bemel Auto Parts; McNeilus Iron Company; Saterdalen Auto Parts
and -Wilbur Jennings. ,,..
. License to Erect & Maintain ,Signs: Thiem Signs; Ace Sign Company and Wesley Jameson.
Pool Table and Bowling Alley License: Empress Billiards (7 tables); The Tropic Bowl
(10 alleys); Colonial Lanes, Inc. (20 alleys);.and Hentges-Johnson Recreation, Inc.
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-Motor -Car License: Rochester Bua Liges, Inc..(19).
The following license bonds were each read: Everett M. Hicks, Ronald L. Harris (2),
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Emrold Thiem, Edwin H.. Brown, Richard & Robert Saterdalen and W. J. Hankee Company each in the
amount of $1,000.00 with St..Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company as surety; Edwards Sheet Metal
Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with American Surety Company of New York as surety; James W. Ii
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Pfeffer in the amount of $1,000.00 with American Casualty Company of Pennsylvania as surety;
Renaux Brothers Plumbing & Heating Company in the -amount of $1,000.00 with Travelers Indemnity
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Company as surety; Michael J. Woods,,George Krudwig (2)9 Peoples Natural Gas Company and L. A.
Kepp each in the amount of $1,009.00 with The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York as -surety;
Utility Sales & Engineering Company and John J. Winkels each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Lumbermen's Mutural Casualty Company; Mexigedoth Sheet Metal Shop, Milostan-Plumbing and Heating
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Company (2) and George H. Popple each in the amount of $1,000.00 with National Surety Corp. as
surety; Naegele Sign Company, Inc., Thompson Yaeger, Inc. and Barry Plumbing•& Heating Company (3)
each in the amount of $19000.00 with Hartford.Accident and Indemnity Company as surety; Woodhouse
Brothers, 3. Dornack & Sons, Inc. (2) and John H. Engel each in the amount of $1,000.00 with
The Employer's Liability Assurance Corporation as surety; Fred We Schnell, Bernard Rirckof(3),
Bemeal Auto Parts, Inc., Jennings Scrap Yard, Arthur A. Brown, Maass Plumbing & Heating Company,
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Frank Adair and L. W. McEathron each.in the amount of $1,000.00,with the Western Surety•Company
as surety; and Alpek Sheet Metal and Roofing Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Ohio
Farmers Ixisurance Company as surety. Upon.motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the -bonds were
approved, the s�irety_threon,accepted and the same were ordered placed on.file. All voted in
favor thereof.
The official bonds of Rochester post Bulletin Company,in the amount of $1,000.00 with
The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New,York as surety and Louis G. Schroeder in the amount of
$500.90 with Western,Surety Co:ppany as surety were each read.and upon motion by Wilson, second by
Wilkus, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed -on
file. All voted in favor thereof. ,
The contract,boads of Rochester Sand &,Gravel Company in the amount of $309,921.41
with Western Surety Company as surety;.Adamson Motors, Inc. (3),in the amounts of $1,673.00;
1,871.00 and 6,495.00 with Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York as surety; Rochester Sand
and Gravel Company (2) in the,amounts of $56,000.00 and 5,925.00 with American Casualty Company
of Pennsylvania as.surety; Quarve & Anderson Company in the amount of $5,600.00 with Seaborad
Surety Company of New York as surety; and James R. Keller & James R. Keller, Jr. -in the amount
of $2,500.00 with AmericanEmployyer's Insurance Company of Boston, Massachusetts as surety were
each read and,upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the bonds were referred to the Mayor for
approval. '
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, and
all voting in favor thereof, ;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:
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From the General Fund: Garnet Spring, $45.15; Wm. Burrows, $46.88; Charles Dornack,
$46.50; Walter Gordon $45.90; Mayo Clinic, $15.00; Olmsted Medical Group, $24.50; S. M. Supply
Company $21.31; H. A. Rogers Company $134.79; Schmidt Printing Co., $10.16; Beckley Business
Equipment $2.00; Witte Transportation $22.15; The Johnson Company $119.20; Miller Davis Co., $6.38;
Donald R. Mulholland, $100.45; Robert R. Blakely, $94.72; Borchert Ingersoll,alnc. $41.24;
Minneapolis Blue Printing $4.28; C. A. Armstrong, $47.15; Mark R. Gray, $26.55; China Hall, $11485;
Paul R. White, $27.00; Retail Credit Company $11.75; Twin City Testing & Engineering $40.00;
Pitney Bowes, Inc. $4.20; Whiting Printers $12.75; Polly Meadows $75.00; Arnolds Supply $27.31;
Woodhouse Brothers $85.57; Fire & Safety, Inc. $2.50; Richard 0. Roth $9.00; John Brengman $22.50;
Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, 497.05; Street & Alley Fund.$
From the Street & Alley.Fund: S. M. Supply Co., $2.24; P. I. R."
Fund $103.01; Firesto
Stores, $18.50; Stelley Oil Company $43.21; Rochester Maintenance Supplies $2.50;"Pittsburgh Plate
Glass Co. $13.96; Camera Centers, Inc. $1.15; Postier & E o
Eggers, $54.40; Camera Centers Inc. $1.51;
and Alpek Sheet Metal Company $164.05,
From the Fire Protection Fund: Cuulligan Water Conditioning $4.50; Adair Electric
08-, $13.98; W. T. Grant Co. $5.75; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $84.30; China Hall, $8,39; National Fire
Protection Assn. $13.29; Gross Industrial Service, $39.32; Barry Plumbing & Heating, .75; E. J.
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Klampe, $6.50; Opie Sp6nge-$141.90 and Akron Brass Co. $146.800
From the Police Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter City Clerk $33.65; National Bushing &
Parts $13.20; Harry,S. Stai $24.90; Carl J. Briese $28.02; Minneapolis Star & Trbune $3.75;
Parking Meter Reapir Service $46.50; Rochester Eat Shop $39.80; Dr. T. 0. Wellner, $18.00; James
J. Macken Jr. $12.05; Gun Service $7.65; and Esterline Angus Company $39.83.
,From the Sewer Fund: R. C. Drips Grocer $37.35; City of Rochester P.U. $2.25; K & K
Electric Co. $82.91; S. M. Supply Company $47.16; Geo. T. Walker-Company$1.92; The Woodruff
Companyh $6.48; Link Belt Company $15.45; Minneapolis Honeywell $164.23; Continental Oil Co.`
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From the Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, Manager $24.90.
From the Music Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk�$10.00 and A. A. Hirman Agency $89.26.
'Vrom,the Parking MeferFund: The Kruse Company $21.55;
From the Park Improvement Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $.28. c'
From the Permanent Impr&vement�Fund: Ellerbe & Company $18.38. '
From the P.Z.R.,Fund: General Fund $36.14; City of Rochester General Fund $77.20; Street
& Alley.Fund $40.38 and Sinking Fund $98.24,
' From the Bridge -Fund: {State of Minnesota, Department of Highways $34.77. t
Upon -motion by. Morris, second by Gifford, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock
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President Tingley called the meeting to order again at 7:30 p'clock P. M., the following
members being'present: President.Tingley, Aldermen DeVries, Gifford, Morris, Stadler; Wilkus,
Wilson. -
A group of thixteen.boy scouts was present and Mayor Smekta and each of the Alderman
spoke briefly to them. t.
President Tingley,state4.this as being the time and place set for the'following'hearings
on various projects:
Hearing gn prpposed assessment for construction of!a curb and gutter bn the south'side 6f"
3rd Street Southeast from Broadway to block East. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.`
`Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a sanitary sewer 6n 6fh Street S. W.
from a point 190 feet west of 15th.Avenue S. W. to a•point 450 feet west; acid in Block 2 Dresbachs
Addition; 14th Avenue S. We; 15th Avenue S.W.; 8th Street S.W.; and along T. H. 52.` There was'no
one.present wishing to be,heard. President Tingley declared the heearing officially closea.
Hearing on proposed assessment for constructiori'of•a curb and gutter in the 700 block on
1st Avenue Southwest, Lots 1 through 7 inclusive, Block 106 tiillsdn's Addition and the 700 block
on 1st Avenue Southwest lots 8 through 14, inclusive, Block 104 Willson's Addition. There was no
one present wishing to be heard. Prekdent Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment -for grading and surfacing, storm"'sewer andwater-main
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construction in 1st Avenue Southwest from north line vacated 7th Strget,S. W. to 8th Street
S. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the,hearing
officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for grading and surfacing of the West i of 19th Ave.
N. W. from 7th Street N. W. to a point 310 feet south of the centerline of 14th Street N. W.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing
officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for extension of a water main in 14th Avenue S..W.
-from 9th Street S._W. to T..H. 52-14. There was no one present dishing to be heard. President
Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th Avenue
S.-W. from 9th Street S. W. to T. H. 52. There was no one present,wishing to be heard
Presdident Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of,a Water main in 18th Street N. W.
from 18th Avenue N. W. to West Service -Drive of T. H..#52, in west service drive from.18th
Street N..Wo to a point 452.8 feet south of 18th Street and in best Service Drive of T. H. 52
from 14th St. N. W. to a point 450 feet north of 14th Street N. W. and.also construction.of.a
sanitary sewer to serve Lot 9, Markay Addition and unplatted tract lying immediately -west of
T. H. 52 and extending 419.8 feet south from the South line of 18th Street.N. W. There was
no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
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The following resolutions were each introduced and read, and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for the
City of Rochester 'for the official year 1961-1962. Upon motion by Wilkus,wsecond by Stadler,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Suk's Replat. Upon motion'
by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted. .
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Universal
Motors, Inc. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution' levying special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on the
south side of 3rd Street S. E.-from Broadway to one-half block East. Upon motion by iJilkus,
second by Gifford, resolution adopted..
.Resolution levying special assessments for construction of assanitary sewer in 6th
Street S. W. from a point 190 feet west of 15th Avenue S.W. to a point 450 feet west; and in
Block 2, Dresbach's Addition; 14thAvenueSouthwest; 15th Avenue Southwest; 8th Street y
Southwest; along T. H. #52. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
•Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter in the 700
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block on 1st Avenue•S. W. - Lots 1 thru 7, Block 106 and Lots 8 thru 14, Block 104, Willson's
Addition. .Upon motion.by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for grading and surfacing and'storm sewer and water
main construction in 1st Avenue Southwest from north line vacated 7th Street Southwest to 8th
Street Southwest. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, and upon'roll call and all Preeent
voting in favor thereof, resolution'adopted. (Alderman Stadler was out of,the room).
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Resolution levying special assessments for grading and surfacing of West k of 19th A enue
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Northwest from 7th Street Northwest to a point 310 feet south of the center line of 14th Street
N. W. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted: '
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th Avenue
Southwest from 9th Street Southwest. to Trunk Highway 52-14. Upon motion by Gifford, second by
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Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for extension of a water main in 14th Avenue S. W.
from 9th Street Southwest to T.H. 52-14. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
, Resolution levying special assessments for construction of'a water main in'18th Street
N. W. from 18th Ave. N. W. to west service Drive T, H. 52, in west service'drive'froin 18th
Street N. W. to a point 452.8 feet south of 18th Street and in West Service Drive of T. H. 52
from 14th Street-N. W. to a point 450 feet North of 14th Street'N.'We and also construction'
,of a sanitary sewer to serve Lot 9, Markay Addition and the unplatted tract lying immediately
west of T. H. 52 and extending 419.8 feet south from the south line of 18th Street N. W. Upon
motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for construction of a sidewalk on both sides of
Cascade.Street Northwest from 13th Avenue Northwest to 18th Avenue Northwest in Elton Hills to
tie City Engineer and Public Works Committee -for feasibility report and recommendation. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for construction of sidewalk on 16th Avenue N.W.
from 17th Avenue Northwest to 15th Avenue Northwest in Elton Hills`2nd Addition to the Public
Works Committee and City Engineer for feasibility report and recommendation. Upon motion by
Morris, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for construction of curb and gutter on 13th
Avenue Northeast north of 14th Street to 15th Street (not including'14th and 15th Streets N.E.)
to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for feasibility report and recommendation. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $48&.44 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to
Herbert G. Knopp Agency. Upon motion by-Stadler,.second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $§55.50 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and $790.72 from the
P.I.T'. Fund and ordering payment made to Leitzen Concrete Products $855.50 and P. I. R. Fund,
$790.72. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $369.61 from the General Fund, $293.08 from the S & A Fund,
$129.95 from the Fire Protection Fund and $70.08 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made
to Peoples Natural Gas Company $624.82 and N. W. Bell Telephone Company $237.00. Upon motion
by DeVries, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $533.41 from the Sewer Fund, $676.80 feom the Street & Alley
Fund and $1,050.00 from the Bridge Fund.and ordering paymenp made to Michel Sales -Co. $533.41;
Hardy Salt Company $676.80 gnd Agneberg-Sakkstone-Forsberg $1,050.00. Upon motion by Gifford,
second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating..$731.88 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Wisconsin State Prison $364.83 and Adamson Motors, Inc. $367.05. Upon motion by Stadler,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,829.15 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
The Bond Buyer $207.90; Weis Builders $231.00; Peoples Coop. Power Association $1,090.25 and
Stanley'F. Drips, Postmaster $300.00. Upon motion by Stadler, second by`Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,119.51 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment
made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. $554.00 and City of Rochester, P.I.R. Fund $2,565.51. Upon
motion by Morris, second by Stadler, resolution adopted. Upon roll call all voted in favor
thereof.
Resolution appropriating $13,523.95 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to City of Rochester, General`Fund. Upon motion`by Stadler, second by Wilkus,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $52,597.62 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
the Sinking Fund. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
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Alex P. Smekta, Mayor. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for for the construction of a
Bridge on llth Avenue Northeast=over Silver Creek. Upoh motion by Morris, second by Gifford,
resolution adopted. f
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Elton Hills Sixth
Subdivision. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the -Rochester State Bank of Rochester, Minnesota
Vpon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted. `
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company of
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Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the First National Bank of Rochester. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Northwestern National Bank of Rochester,
Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
.Resolution designating Rochester State Bank of Rochester, Olmsted County Bank & Tnu st
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Rochester as the City Depositories for the fiscal•year -1961-1962. Upon motion by DYeVries,-second
by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to commence payments to
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dependents of William Freytag as specified under Minnesota Workmen's Compensation Act. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
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The following resolution was read and upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the #esolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, the City of Rochester has submitted to the Commissioner of
Highways the plans and specifications for the improvement of llth Avenue from
4th Street Southeast to 5th Street Northeast.
WHEREAS,'said llth Avenue will: be' constructed to forty feet in width
due to the restricted width of street and structures.
WHEREAS, the City will be expending Municipal -State Aid funds on the
improvement of said street,. and
WHEREAS; the approved State -Aid standards; for reasons of traffic,
safety and economy, limit and restrict all.parking to that which is parallel
with the curb.
WHEREAS, due to the restricted width of said street it may be necessary
to have restricted parkirig'on one or both sides in the'future according to the
increase of traffic.
NOW, THEN, BE IT RESOLVED that said.City of Rochester does hereby agree
to require the parking of all vehicles on said Municipal State Aid Street to
be parallel with curb or bne restricted parking on`one or both sides as required
by future increase of traffic." ,
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A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City the Lease Agreement with Rocket Aero, Inc. relative to the lease of land from the City
for the purpose of "tie down" area for private planes using the Rochester Municipal.Airport was
then read.. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Devries, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution
adopted. .
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A resolution granting under the provisions of Section 10 (c) of Ordinance No..621
permission to use Hangar No. 1, Hangar No. 2, Hangar No._3 and.the terminal budding located
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abandoned Municipal Airport (Lobb Field) temporarily for all uses permitted in the.Industrial
District under said ordinance for a period of-10 years or until such time as the Hand on which
these buildings are located in platted in accordance with a plan approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Common Council, whichever occurs first, was read. Upon motion by
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Stadler, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution commending former Alderman Stanley J. Brooks, of the First Ward of the City,
for services and time given while in office was read. Uponmotionby Morris, second.by Wilson,
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R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, requested that the -matter of a new compiled Electrical Code,
an ordinance for that which would involve the office of the Electrical Inspector, his appointment
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for their consideration and recommendation; he said he made this request on bbhalf of the
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that the request be approved and the said ordinance be submitted to the Public Works Committee.
All voted in favor thereof. `
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending March 24, 1961
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,768.50 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $2,153.50 and for the week ending March 30, 1961 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,068.00 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $1,788.00, were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Tigttey ordered the same placed on file. `
The following letter of resignation signed by Ray W. Sifford, Jr. was then read:
"The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common -Council
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Gentlemen: '
Due to unpleasant circumstances.over which I had.no control and of which I -have
been a victim, I will soon be leaving the City of Rochester to carry on the
practice of medicine elsewhere. Among the many unhappy expriences that such a
dislocation entails, I have dreaded two above all others: 1) parting with our
many friends in Rochester and 2) giving up my seat on the City Council.
I have genuinely enjoyed working on the Council and I am thankful for having
had the opportunity to servo in"this capacity. I hope that in some measure I
have justified the confidence which my friends, neighbors and fellow townsmen
expressdd in my''by their votes a year ago.
Working closely with my Fellow Aldermen, with the Mayor and other elected city
officials, as well as with the various departmental heads and employees has been
a source of great pleasure as well as inspiration to me. I have no fear for
Rochester's future with such capable and devoted men and women guiding her
destiny.
illy experience on the City Council has been a liberal aducation to me and will
serve to make me a better citizen in•whatever community I may -locate.
It is, therefore, with profound regret that I tender this resignation from the
City Codncil to my Fellow Aldermen and to his honor, the Mayor. I ask that it
become effective with the close of this meeting (April 3, 1961).
Sincerely yours,
/s Ray W. Gifford, Jr.
Amotion was then made by Stadler, second by Morris, that this resignation be accepted with the
deepest regret, and upon roll call DeVries, Morris, Stadler and Tingley voting "aye" and Wilkus
and Wilson voting "no", President Tingley declared the motion carried and the resignation,
accepted.
A motion was then made by Morris, second by Wilson, that the meeting be adjounned
until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, April 10, 1961.
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