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Minutes of a 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 March 1, 19659
President DeVries called the meeting to.order at 2:00 o'clock P. m., the following
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Hanlon, Perry, Wilson.
Alderman McCaleb arrived at 3:00 P. M.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor thereof,
the minutes of the meetings of February 15, 1964 and February 24,'1965 were approved.
Mayor Smekta reported on the flood situation; hesaid every department had been
alerted and were ready if theywere needed. He said the rever was supposed to reach the crest atl
6:00 P. M. and he would keep the Council informed as to what happened.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening bids for the following projects:
Bids for furnishing one 4 cubic yard street sweeper for use in the City Engineer's
Department. The bids of Hayden Murphy Equipment Company in the amount of $7,950.00 and
$8,950.00; Hall Equipment Company in the amount of $8,563.00; Road Machinery & Sppplies in the
amount of $8,355.00; MacQueen Equipment Company in the amount of $8,883.20 were each received
and opened and upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor thereof,
the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation•.
Bids for furnishing one 2k ton truck chassis for use in the City Engineer's
Department. The bids of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. in the amount of $4,877.72; Clements
Chevrolet Company in the amount -of $5,363.86 and Truck Service Company in the amount -of
. 1 $4,905.00 were each received and opened and upon motion -by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all
present voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and City
Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing one 2000 gallon capacity street flusher for use in the City
Engineer's Department. The bids of Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company in the amount of
$2,499.00 and Borchert Ingersoll Inc. in the amount of 3,475.00 were each received and opened
and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation.
The Mayor's appointment of John O'Connell of 401 - 13th Avenue Northwest to the
Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee, Mr. O'Connell will replace Kenneth Ward who has moved
from the City, term of office to expire April 1, 1967, was read. Upon motion by Day, second
by Wilson, and all present voting in favor thereof, the appointment was approved.
The Mayor's abbp&=tgiemt of Mrs. George B. Logan of 1115 Plummer Circle as a member
of the Music Board from the Second Ward, Mrs. Logan to replace Dr. J. T. Martin whose term
expired January 1, 1965, Mrs. Logans term of office to be for three years and to expire on
January 1, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
gheteof, the appointment was approved.
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The following letter from Alex P. Smekta, Mayor and list of appointments were -read
and,upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were
approved:
"Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
At the suggestion and recommendation of the Housing and Home Finance Agency
and the Urban Renewal Authority of the.Federal Government, I am pleased to
submit to you the attached list of citizens representing various professions
in the City of Rochester who will assist the Urban Renewal and Development
Authority. This group shall be known as "Citizens Advisory Committee".
The members of the Citizens Advisory Committee should be able to speak on
behalf of all established groups in our community, such as: business, real
estate, professional, labor, divig, ministerial, scho&ls, and other groups.
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They should also becapable of explaining to their group or organization the
policies -and programs put forward -by the official bodies concerned with.
planning, housing, urban renewal, etc.
I feel the Citizens Advisory Committee can also be used to many advantages
in the future development of the City of Rochester, such as: housing,
minority groups, long range capital improvements, and many, many more.
Greater citizen participation inourCity Government will enhance better
appreciation of the problems which our city is faced with today.
Sincerely,
/s Alex P. Smekta, Mayor"
Citizens Advisory Committee
Urban Renewal
Name Address Business Business Address
Hilton E. Vilen 1629 3rd Ave. N. E. Office Worker, Mayo Clinic 200 1st At. S.W.
Douglas 0. DeLano 3923 3rd P. N. W. Training Dr. I.B.M. 3605 Hwy. 52 N.
Laurel M. Pennock 1331 3rd St. N.E. Prin. Jefferson School 10 Ave. & 14 St.
Charles M. Pine 705 Memorial Pkwy. Mgr. M.C.Lawlers 219 S. Bdwy.
Lawrence A. Potter 2415 16 Ave. N.W. Mgr. Peoples Natural Gas 519-1st Ave.S.W.
Alan H. Rich 1150 Plummer Circle Pres.Gen. Mgr. Massey's 20-2nd St. S.W.
Richard A. Brehmer 305=15 Ave. S.W. Architect, Ellerbe Co. 1st Nat'l Bank
Harold M. Fitzpatrick 1644 2nd Ave. N.E. Personnel,Kahler Hotel 20 2nd Ave. S.W.
Donald W. Swanson 2314 11 Ave. N.W. Purch.Dept.Meth.Hosp. 1-9 1st Ave. N.W.
Carl Riser 1838 lst Ave. S.W. Labor Organizer,AFL #21 4 4th St. S.W.
Dennis R. Peterson 2413 19 Ave. N.W. Lawyer,Plunkett Law Office Roch.State Bank
Rev. Robert D. Fenwick 1016 8 Ave. S.W. Pastor, St. Luke's Church 1822 22nd St. N.W.
Rt.Rev.Msgr.Max Satory 415 1st St. S.W. Pastor, St. John's_Church 415 - 1st St. S.W.
Floyd Larson 1110 8 Ave. S.W. Pres.Larson Const. Co. 1601 3rd Ave. S.H.
Merlin Knauss 901 13 Ave. N.W. V.P.Cash.Olm. Co. Bank 11 2nd St. S.W.
Julius B. Bagne 907-17 Ave. N.E. Bagne,Hanson,Pendel, Ins. 214k 4th St. S.W.
Haven H. Hodge 705 - 15th Ave. S.W. Real Estate 1203-7th St. N.W.
Rabbi Joseph Schachter 808 Memorial Pkwy. Rabbi,B'nai B'rith 306-4th St. S.W.
A letter signed by Frank P. Thompson, Executive Vice President, Rochester Video Inc.
stating that the complete assets of the Rochester Video Division of Cable, Inc. have been sold
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effective March 31, 1965 to Jack Kent Cooke, Incorporated DIBIA American Cablevision Company;
Cable, Inc. requests that the Mayor and the Common Council approve the assignment of its City of
Rochester Franchise to the above named buyer, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson,
and all present voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Don Swenson, Manager of the RochesterAirport, stating that the
Rochester Airport Commission recommends to the Common Council that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the "Assurance Required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Part 15 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations" for the City of Rochester, was read. Upon motion by Day, second
by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof,the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk
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was instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing execution of same.
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The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, 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 CityX Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Frederick Hughes $43.50; Robert Blakely $105.75; Alfred Heyn
$111.02; Walter Gordon $69.40; Charles Dornack $54.00; Everett Knuth $42.75; William Frutiger
$60.00; Garnet Spring $32.38; William Burrows $46.45; Burroughs Corp. $2.40; Beckley's #39.30;
Rogers $32.40; Coopper Radio & TV $12.70; Schmidt Printing $39.30; Quality Printing Co. $125.70;
Sandy'sDraperies $3.75; American Public Works Assn. $60.00; Whitings Printers & Stationers
$72.50; Murphy Motor Freight Lines $6.50; Trautner Sales Co. $14.89; Minneapolis Blue Printing
Co. $35.12; J.C. Penney Co. $11.70; American Linen Supply $16.60; The Johnson Co. $14.50;
Quality Printing Co. $21.65; Charles Hale $6.00; Miller -Davis Co. $36.31; Paul Drummond $5.80;
League of Minn. Municipalities $3.00; Cronin Peterson $25.95; Panama Carbon & Ribbon $21.96;
Callaghan Co. $117.50; Rochester Airport Co. $116.49; Marvin Law Book Co. $46.00; Municipal
Finance Officers $10.00; West Publishing Co. $3.00; Forbes Magazine $7.50; Herbert G. Knopp
Agency $150.00; Mathew Bender & Co. $17.50; Leon Van Berg $18.00; A. R. Sawallish $6.00; D. A.
Sabatke $18.00; A. F. Raymond $12.00; John F. Ramey $6.00; Mrs. G. Penwarden $18.00; Marvin
O'Grosky $18.00; Mrs. Hilda Morris $18.00; S. D. Mestad $18.00; J. M. Manahan $6.00; Mrs. Mary
MacDonald $18.00;qWilliam J. Jude $18.00; Merle R. Jensen $18.00; C. H. Huggett $18.00; Mrs. C.
L. Howe $18.00; Mrs. Jean Hodge $6.00; Ray Hammond $18.00; L. P. Green $18.00; Mrs. Dorothea
Gilk $12.00; A. P. Gangness $18.00; G. E. Dreblow $18.00; G. B. Drumm $12.00; J. F. Brengman
$12.00; Mrs. Ruth Benson $12.00; Wm. Benjamin $18.00; D. F. Arnold $18.00; G. R. Arneke $12.00;
Wm. J. Armbrust $12.00; Henry A. Adams $18.00; Elfreda Reiter $167.31.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Cooperative Oil Company $109.01; General Trading Co.
$102.19; A. R. Cook ]k Son $9.60; and Haling Company $31.05.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Cooperative Oil Company $3.10; H. Dornack & Son $25.40;
E. J. Klampe $9.00; Linda Supply Company $16.10; Body Guard Mfg. Company $32.69; Rochester
Rent -All $3.50; Skelly Oil Company $1515; Southeastern Minnesota Fire Dept. $5.00; and Kenneth
Stoltenberg $76.30.
From the Police Protection,Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $.72; Doris Mount $88.60;
Cronin -Peterson $184.25; Powell & Sullivan $168.73; Beckley's Inc. $3.00; Art Sadler's Body
Shop $25.00; Charles Cahill & Associates $124.80; Standard Oil Company $164.49; Dallas Nield
$17.25; 0 & B Shoe Store $31.70; Wong's Cafe $28.80; Carl Entenmann & Son $24.25; Quinlan
Publishing Co. $15.00; Bullseye Reloading & Supply Co. $100.00; Art Sadler's Body Shop $142.84;
Eastman Kodak Company $4.55; and James Jones $25.00.
From the Sewer Fund: General Trading Company $5.49; Continental Oil Company $15.40;
George T. Walker Company $5.67; DeZurik Corporation $100.80; and Div. Boiler Insp. State of
Minn. Ind. Com. $1.00.
From the Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, Manager $19.45.
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From the Music Fund: Fire & Safety, Inc. $84.79; Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
$83.33; Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. $41.90; Joseph Skogen $41.20; Rudy Skogen $41.20; Mayo
Civic Auditorium $60.00; Schmidt Printing Company $55.90; City of Rochester, General Fund $18.03;
Mrs. B. L. Garnass $20.00; Mrs. Evelyn Warner $90.00; Schmidt Printing Co. $187.00; Mayo Civic
Auditorium $80.00; Franklin Ruhl $32.00; John A. Kolpilcke $75.40; Karl E. Dubbert $18.00; Gary A.
Korpela $18.00; Dennis Thompson $12.00; Mrs. Evelyn M. Wooner $25.00; Priscilla Gunnarson $12.00;
Mrs. Jerome Narveson $12.00; Fern McKnight $12.00; Mrs. Genevieve Ewert $12.00; Kathryn Anderson $
$12.00; Elmer Arch $18.00; Faye Waldo $12.00; Beatrice Sandrum $12.00; Shelia Peterson $12.00;
Nancy L. Martens $12.00; Charles H. Salisbury $18.00; June Fiksdal $12.00; Marcia K. McCally $12.00;
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Beckie Merideth $12.00; Carmen Linda Conklin $18.00; John F. Roemer $12.00; Verla J. Dobbrunz
$12.00; Philip L. Elleman $12.00; Willard C: Johnson $18.00; Joseph Brough $18.00; John F. Stone
$12.00; Gretchen Wold $15.00; Roberta Kononen $15.00; Susan Valley $15.00; Mark R. Ramseth $15.00;
Bryan Johnson $15.00; Richard Gillette $15.00; Shirley Tweedy $31.50; Nedia Poe $21.50; Thdodore
F. Caron $25.00; John Roland $14.00; Robert W. Stroetz $50.00; Richard Wittenbord $36.50; Brother
Philip A. $21.00; Ann Suddendorf $68.00; Gordon L. Danuser $34.80; Earl R. Elkins $49.60; Frank F.
Parker $76.50.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $.87; Duro Test Corporation
$89.11; Joseph Healey $1.50.
A letter signed by E. W. Bill Quirin, State Representative from the 4th District,
stating that the responsibility of the Legislature is increasing with some 800 bills now in and
many more to come and he suggested that if the Council have any thoughts on local legislation that
they should receive this in the very near future in order to make sure that they will be able to
get it handled during this session, was read. President DeVries ordered the letter placed on file.
A letter signed by Harry E. Thompson of 1126 7th Avenue S. W. requesting that the
Council remove the dike on the Soldiers Field Golf Coursewas read and upon motion by Eichten,
second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the Board of Park
Commissioners.
A letter signed by G. J. Sullivan, County Highway Engineer, submitting two copies of
Roads
the maintenance agreement covering the maintenance of County State Aid Highways and County
in the City of Rochester for the year of 1965, was read and upon motion by Eichten, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter and agreement were referred to the Public
Works Committee for recommendation.
A letter signed by John R. Perkins, Director of the Gold Cross Ambulance Service,
requesting that the Council consider adopting a new ordinance regulating ambulanceswas read and
upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to
the Public Safety Committee.
A notice from the University of Minnesota, Center for Continuation Study, notifying of .
a conference for Mayors and Councilmen to be held on March 22 and 23, 1965 was read. A motion
was made by Hanlon, second by Wilson, and -all voting in favor thereof, that the Mayor and
Any Alderman be authorized to attend at city expense if they so desire.
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A notice of an open house at the Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, located at 406
Fourth Street S. W., to be held on March 8, 1965 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., wad teed and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter of the application of
Allen S. McManus dba Stewart Bus Lines for an increase in its present bus fares was read and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of a hearing to be held at 9:30
o'clock on March,10, 1965 in the matter of the petition of the Chicago and North Western Rail
Company for authority to abandon and remove the easterly 630' of I.C.C. Track 282 and a machin
unloading platform located within its station grounds at Rochester, Minnesota was read and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A letter signed by Paul Frutiger of 1111 - 3rd Avenue S..E. calling attention to an
existing condition which may well result in flooding of property in the Southeast area if not
checked, was read and upon motion by Eichten, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
the same was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from the Holmes School P.T.A. stating that they believe that: a safety hazard
could develop with an emergency exit door emptying directly onto the sidewalk adjacent to
highly traveled llth Avenue S. E. and requested permission to have a bearer fence built on the
boulevard opposite the emergency exit door from the Holmes gymnasium additorium, was read and
upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Upon motion by Eichten, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:10. The Council left to take a tour of the City to check on the flood
conditions.
President-DeVries called the meeting to order again at 7:30 o'clock P. m., the following
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb, Perry, Wilson.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a continued hearing on
the proposed assessment for sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, service connections, etc.
in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition (deferred assessment to Bel.Air Subdivision). A copy of a letter
send to the owners by C. A. -Art trong, City Engineer outlining how the deferred assessments were
arrived at was read. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared
the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Eichten, and all
voting in favor thereof, that the project be proceeded with and the City Clerk prepare a
resolution levying special assessments.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a continued hearing on
the proposed assessment for construction of Crossroad Center Approach, storm sewer, watermain
and sanitary sewer modifications. Mr. Robert Patterson, Attorney representing Arnold Berger and
Rodney Young owners of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Graham Addition, was present and stated that he
felt these lots should not be assessed; he was told that they had been removedfrom the assessment
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roll. Mr. Jerry Schoenfelder was present in behalf of the Crossoroads Center, Inc. and objected
to -the assessment as proposed.- R. V.'Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he.would like to have an
opportunity to go over this assessment with the Common Council before it is adopted.• A motion was
then made by Hanlon, second by McCaleb, that the Council reconsider the action taken at the last
meeting to proceed with the assessment roll and this assessment be referred back to the Public
Works Committee for further study; all voted -in favor thereof. (4r. Robert Patterson also stated
that the Lutheran Brotherhood are in accord with the assessment roll as propeeed).
The following veto message submitted by the Mayor was then read:
"Members of -the -Common Council
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Gentlemen:
I have vetoed the resolution which would haveabolished the position of
Justice of Peace for the following.reasons:
1. Since the death of the previous Justice of Peace some six
months ago no action has been taken by you to abolish or retain
the office.
2. Action was finally taken after men and women filed for the
office. These candidates feel we have broken faith by waiting
to vote on the abolition of the Justice of Peace post after they
had filed.
3. I have been contacted by telephone, by letter, at home, and at
the Mayor's Office by small business owners, the Ma and Pa grocery
store owners, the small service station operators, the car dealers,
second hand car dealers, druggists, bankers, plumbers, carpenters,
small clothing store owners, bakery operators and many, many
others urging that the Justice of Peace position be continued.
4. The State Legislature, by Statute, has allowed Rochester to continue
with the position of the Justice of Peace. By four to three votes
,it is evident to me that some Councilmen have a great deal of
reservation on the abolition of the Justice of Peace.
5. By the overwhelming demands of small business men, it is evident
to me that they do not want the Justice of Peace post eliminated.
They state they receive fast, fair action from the Justice of Peace.
6. Finally, anyone not satisfied with the Justice of Peace has the
right to have his case heard by Municipal Court, thereby
guaranteeing him his rights as an American citizen.'
7. In conclusion, let us not forget that the small business man is
the backbone of every community. He is the one that gives of his
time, energy and monies to encourage the orderly growth and
development of his church, schools, and his city.
Bycontinuing with the post of the Justice of Peace in Rochester, it
will fill a need which small business demands. I urge we do not
abolish this post.
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Alderman Hanlon stated that he felt the Mayor was doing a disservice to the community by this veto;
he said he felt none of the•reasons were pettinent and this was an archaic system and should be
abandoned. Alderman McCaleb said he had votedto retain the Justice of Peace and since that time
he had made considerable inquiries and had several letters, and felt their are merits to both
sides but he thought the public should have the right to express their opinion; he said.he was
still going along with his original thought and this was something the State Legislature could
work on. Alderman Eichten stated that he believed the Justice of Peace Court has been an
but election has now been held and two men are running
unjust type of court since a primary good
for it, at this time he had no either for or against. After hearing those present President
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DeVries then called for a roll call vote on the motion that the resolution to abolish the office
of City Justice of the Peace in the City of Rochester as of April 5, 1965 at the end of the
current term be approved. Upon roll call Day, Hanlon and DeVries voting "aye" and Eichten,
McCaleb, Perry and Wilson voting "no", President DeVries declared the motion not carried (a 5/7
vote is necessary to override the Mayor's veto) and the resolution not adopted.
The recommendation Of the City Planning and Zoning Commission dated February 15, 1965
(which was tabled at the last meeting) which stated that they had reviewed the petition to
substitute three additional apartments for the existing plumbing shop at 722 - lOth Avenue S. E.I
they are of the opinion that the three additional apartments will be less objectionable thati
the existing plumbing shop, and therefore, recommend that the owner be permitted -to substitute
three apartment units for the existing plumbing shop subject to(1) one off street parking space
be provided for each dwelling unit located on the property (2) the sign in the front yard be
removed and (3) the pipe racks in the rear yard be removed, was again read. Upon motion by
Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and a
hearing on the variance was set for 7:30 p. m. on March 15, 1965.
A letter from the Northrop School_P.T.A: requesting that a committee be appointed to
investigate a crossing at 2nd or 3rd Avenue and 14th Street Northwest was read and upon motion
by Day, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Thomas Wolf; Attorney on behalf of Madonna Towers, requesting the
Common.Council to initiate preparation of plans and specifications for the sanitary sewer,
water main, storm sewer and street construction.in 19th Avenue N. W.'north of 38th Street N. W.
to serve the Madonna Towers proposed construction, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee
(the owners to be notified and requested to attend the meeting of the Public Works Committee to
be held on March 11, 1965 at 8:00 p.m.).
Notice of Appeal in the matter of the condemnation and taking of certain lands at the
Rochester Airport; City of Rochester vs Ottmar J.,Fohrman and City of Rochester vs Alfred R.
Pehl and Elner Pehl and Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, were each read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the City Attorney.
The following petitions and applications were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second
by McCaleb, and all voting in.favor thereof, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning
Commission: 1. Application for preliminary plat approval of Kellogg Hills Preliminary Plat.
2. Application for preliminary plat approval of Elton Hills East Second Subdiv.
3. Application for annexation of lands in Sections 23 and 26 - Builders Land
Company for Elton Hills East Second Subdivision.
4. Application of Johnson, Drake &Piper, Inc. for change of zoning of property
in Country Club Manor.
5. Copy of a letter from Industrial Opportunities, Inc. re various zone changes.
Letter from Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the employment of
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Miss Audrey Lee Pederson, as a public Health staff nurse, effective March 1, 1965, Pay Grade
65 Step A, or $459.00 per month, this employment is made to replace Mrs. Jane Gifford, who res-
igned her position November 30, 1964 and funds are available in the budget, was read. Upon motion
by Day, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was approved.
A letter from Dr. Paul Wilson, Director of Rochester -Olmsted bounty Mental Health
Center re establishing of a new position of Program Director was read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Personnel
DAvisory Committee.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the final plat of Peck's Hills 3rd Subdivision -and how 19th St.N. E. in this sub-
division will connect with 19th St. N. E. in Wilshire Estates Addition; they note that in order
to make this connection additional street right-of-way is needed from the west end of 19th St.
N. E. as platted in.Wilshire Estates Addition, to -the west line of said addition; the owners of
Wilshire Estates Addition have agreed to dedicate property for this street on the condition that
the City of Rochester vacate that portion of Wilshire Drive N. E. which lies between 19th St. N. E.
and the north line of Wilshire Estates Addition; they therefore, recommend that the City of Rochester
initiate vacating proceedings on that portion of Wilshire Drive N. E. which lies between 19th St.
N. E. and the north line of Wilshire Estates Addition; they further recommend that the City
accept the dedication of land from the owners of Wilshire Estates Addition for the westerly
extension of 19th St. N. E. from the west end of 19th St. N. E. in Wilshire Estates Addition to
the west line of Wilshire Estates Addition and that said street to line up with 19th St. N. E. as
planned in Peck's Hills 3rd Subdivision, was read. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, informed the
Council that the City cannot initiate vacation of streets. A motion was then made by Eichten,
second by Perry, that this recommendation be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission
and they be informed that the City cannot initiate vacations. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning.Commission at a regular meeting held
February 24, 1965 reviewed the final plat of Peck's Hills 3rd Subdivision and they find that it
complies with the provisions of Ordinance No..1010 and the City's adopted thoroughfare plan and
they therefore recommend that this plat be granted final approval, was read.. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Perry, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing on -approval of the plat
was set for 7:30 p. m. on March 15, 1965; all voted in favor thereof, except McCaleb who
abstained.
Upon motion by Eichten, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof a short
recess was declared at 8:45 p. m. The meeting was called to order again at 9:00 p.m. with all
members being present.
The recommendation of the Finance Committeec that the bids received on Februaryl5,
1965 for printing of the Rochester Code of Ordinances be rejected and that the City Clerk be
instructed to readvertise for new bids, this recommendation is made on the grounds that only one
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of the bids received complied with the specifications and this bid exceeded the estimated cost
of this work, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the proposed attached Travel Policy
for the City of Rochester be adopted, was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Perry, that
this recommendation be approved. Some of the Alderman had not studied this policy so a motion
was made by Wilson, second by Eichten, that this be tabled and copies of the proposed policy be
mailed to the members of the Council for study. All voted in favor thereof.
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The recommendation of the Finance Committee that Chief Frank Everett and Capt. Jerry
Jerabek be authorized to attend the 37th Annual Fire Department Instructors Conference at
Memphis, Tennessee on March 23-26, 1965 at city expense, was read. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation -was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that Chief James Macken and Asst. Chief
Lee Graham be authorized to attend the Institute of Police Chiefs at the University of
Minnesota, Center for Continuation Study of the General Extension Division, Minneapolis, Minn. on
March 22-24, 1965, at city expense, XXXXKNZMnMXXKU was read and upon motion by Wilson, second
by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that Walter Hogenson, Superintendent and
Shift Operators Gordon Brumm, LeRoy Johnson and Alvin Koch of the Sewage Treatment Plant, be
authorized to attend the annual school for Sewage Works Operators to be held on April 7, 8 and 9,
1965 at the Center for Continuation Study, University of Minnesota, at city expense, was read and
upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the salaries proposed by the City -County
Civil Defense Commission be approved by the City of Rochester for civil defense personnel for
1965, these new pay assingments would be as follows, was read:
Secretary - - - - - - - - Pay Grade 27 (no change) Step A, $261 per mo.
Operations Officer- - - - - Pay Grade 68 ( up 3 grades)Step B, $494 per mo.
Civil Defense Director - - Pay Grade 82 (up 3 grades) Step E, $665 per mo.
The employees filling these jobs are on the County payroll for adminstrative purposes. Therefore,
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perhaps merely notification to the Civil Defense Commission and County Board of City approval of
these new rates should•be sufficient to initiate them, was read. (the recommendation was signed
only by two members, Aldermen Hanlon and Day). Alderman Hanlon stated that he felt the total
amount of money spent for local Civil Defense is getting to be sizeable and out of proportion but
he signed the recommendation because these positions had been established before he had alything to
do with the program, and did not think this was the time to argue the merits of the program.
Alderman Perry stated that he had not signed the recommendation because he felt the budget for
Civil Defense was already too high. After further discussion a motion was made by Eichten, second
by Day, that the recommendation be
approved; all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Perry
who voted "no"/
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The following recommendation of the Finance Committee was read and upon motion by
Perry, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved:
"To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
This recommendation concerns the letter from Mr. Howard Scott, Business Agent
for the Street and Alley workers, urging endorsement -by the Common Council of a
combination Social Security-PERA program for city employees.
We find this issue to be an involved one requiring a considerable amount of
study. Also, Rochester city employees are believed to be divided in their personal
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opinions on this matter. We therefore recommend the following:
1. Referral of this matter to the Personnel Advisory Committee for
a study in depth of the issues involved. This study should be
made during the next twelve months with consideration given to
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any changes that might be made in the PERA program by the 1965
legislature. Following this study the Personnale Advisory
Committee should submit a report and recommendations for
suggested action by -the Common Council.
2. Mr. Scott should be encouraged to direct the opinions of the
people he represents directly to the State Legislature through "
petition or similar means.
The Finance Committee feels that any Council action should represent the
interests of all parties concerned and this will take considerable time and
study.
Respectfully,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
/s Dr. David Hanlon, Chairman
/s D. Dewey Day
/s William Perry"
The following recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committeewas read and upon
motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved, the same to become effective April 1, 1965:
"To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Personnel Advisory Committee has met with representatives of the Fire
Department concerning conditions of employment and makes the following.
recommendation.
In satisfaction of the annual request for elimination of the five 24-hour
"work backs" per year'by members of the Fire Department, we.propose and
recommend a reduction to three "work backs" per year. We feel that this will
Accompl&sh several desirable things:
1. Eliminate the present staggered shift arrangement in favor
of uniform shifts so that a shift would always consist of
the same company and personnel in all stations at one time.
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2. Eliminate numerous vacation scheduling problems as well as
crew inefficiencies because of staggered shifts.
q 3. Reduce•adminstrative burden of complicated scheduling of shifts,
vacations, and "work backs" caused by staggered shifts.
4. Improve employee morale.
We believe, on the basis of evidence presented, that department strength
will not be_impaired by this change. Further, we find the resulting work
reduction of .92 hours per week.to 57.69 hours is still in keeping with the
number of hours worked by employees in other fire departments in Minnesota of
comparable size. Finally, we believe that the retention of the remaining three
"work backs" is of necessity to maintain department strength during periods of
vacation, illnessess, and schooling activities.
Respectfully submitted,
•PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
/s David Leonard, Chairman
/s John Bakke
/s William Perry
/s U. J. Eichten"
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The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee stating.that they had met with
the City Assessor regarding wages for jobs in that office and they recommend that the following
wages be set for these positions effective January 1, 1965, was read
Assessment Clerk Pay Grade 36 Pay Range $298-356
Property Appraiser I Pay Grade 58 Pay Range.$414-494
Property Appraiser II Pay Grade 72 Pay Range $510-608
This recommendation incorporates a two -grade (3%) adjustment for these
positions over 1964.
Upon motion by Eichten, second.by.McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the request of Burton Baker for
permission to attend a one day conference for Municipal Finance Officers to be held March 24,1965
at the League ofMinnesota Municipalities Center for Continuation Study in St. Paul, Minnesota be
approved, was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved and he was authorized to attend at city expense.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the request of Burton Baker for
permission to attend the 59th Annual Municipal Finance Officers Association to be held June 6-10,
1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania be approved, was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by
Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and he was authorized to
attend at city expense.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the request of Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk
for permission to attend the conference for Municipal Clerks to be held at the Center for Con-
tinuation Study at the University of Minnesota, on March 22-23, 1965 be approved, was read and
upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved and she was authorized to attend at city expense.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Ruffridge Johnson
Equipment Company, Inc. for furnishing One 2000 gallon capacity Rosco MTA2 Street Flusher for
use in the Street and Alley Department be accepted at the bid price of $2,499.00 and checks be
returned to'the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Universal Ford Sales, ..
Inc. for furnishing one 2k ton truck Model C700 Chassis for use in the Street and Alley Departmen
be accepted at the bid price of $4,877.72 and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was
read and upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Hayden Murphy
Equipment Company for furnishing one four cubic yard Mobil Street Sweeper Model TE4 for the Str
and Alley Department, be accepted at the price of $8,950.00 and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, and all voting in
favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Council advertise for sealed bids
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for furhishing Blanket Vehicle Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance on all
vehicles for the City of Rochester, Minnesota, said bids to be opened at 2:00 p. m. on April 5,
1965, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.,
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the request of Dr. Jean Holyrod,
clinical pschcologist and Mr. Robert Zabel, psychiatric social worker to attend the annual
meeting of the American Orthopsychiatry Association in New York on March 17-21, 1965 be approved
was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, except
Alderman Day.who voted "no", the recommendation was approved and they were authorized to attend
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at city expense.
Mr. Kendall Heins was present and inquired if the Council would be interested in
meeting with a representative of the National Appraisal Firm to get an appraisal of all
buildings owned by the City. This matter was referred to the Finance Committee to meet with
such a representative.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting bids of Hayden Murphy Equipment Company forfurnishing one 4
cubic yard street sweeper for the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. for furnishing one 21 ton
truck chassis for the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company for furnishing of
one 2000 gallon capacity street flusher for City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for construction of storm sewer in Bel Air Subdivision. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a,
storm sewer in Bel Air Subdivision. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution.adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for repaving and widening of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to 12th
Street Southeast. Upon motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of
repaving and widening of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street to 12th Street Southeast. Upon
motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of sanitary sewer, water
main, storm sewer, service connections, grading and surfacing in Rolling Greens 2nd (deferred
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assessment to Bel Air First Subdivision). Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, resolution
adopted.
Resolution authorizing and.directing City Clerk to readvertise for bids for
printing of the Rochester Municipal Code of Ordinances. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by
Eichten, resolution adopted. Alderman Wilson voted "no".
Resolution authorizing and directing City Clerk to advertise for bids for furnish-
ing Blanket Vehicle Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance on all City Vehicles.
Upon motion by Day, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution setting salaries of classified employees in the City Assessor's Office
for the yearing ending December 31, 1965. Upon motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb, resolution
adopted.
Resolution revising "WORK BACK" schedule of Fire Department to be effective on
April 1, 1965. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute Assurance Required by
Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Part 15 of the Federal Avaiation Regulations.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution inevsting $250,000.00 of General and Fire Protection Fund Monies in
U. S. Treasury Bills. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving corrections made to Replat of Outlot #1 of Elton Hills East
First Subdivision. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement.between the City of Rochester and the Unkted States Department of Commerce, Bureau of
Census. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
The contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $14,888.10 with
Transamerica Insurance Company as surety and Road Machinery &Supplies of Minneapolis, Inc. in
the amount of $1,350.00 with Agricultural Insurance Company as surety, were each read and upon
motion by Wilson,.second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to
the Mayor for approval.
The report of the City Wieghmaster for the month of February, 1965 showing fees
collected in the amount of $150.25 was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file!
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending February 19, 1965
showing total criminal fines and.costs collected.and civil fees received $2,941.50 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $2,306.50 and for the week ending February 26, 1965 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,913.00 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $2,318.00, were each presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on
file.
The application of Andrew H. Story fora permit.to.move two frame houses now
located at 3 - 7th St.N. E. and 23 = 8th St. N. W. over certain city streets was read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the permit was granted,
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subject.to the approval of the•Building Inspector.
The applications.of Lysne Construction Company for permits to move a house from No.
12 - ll� St. S. E.; a housefrom 212 - 14th Avenue S. W.; and a housefrom_861 - 7th Avenue S. E.
and a housefrom.214 - 4th St. S. W. over.certain streets were each read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the permits were•granted subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Alderman Wilson moved that the ten resolutions appropriatint city funds for various
purposes be considered by the Common Council as a single group, each alderman having previously
examined each individual resolution; Alderman Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in favor
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thereof. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Wilson, that the following ten resolutions
beadopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said
resolutions duly passed and adopted:
1. Resolution appropriating $233.00 from,the General Fund and ordering payment
made to Marguarite Miller and Thomas R. Lawler, her Attorney.
2. Resolution appropriating $3.50 from the General Fund and $3,250.54 from the
Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Olmsted County Road & Bridge $546.00; Lyon
Chemical Company $1,188.00; Rochester International -Sales $526.88; Paper Calmenson &Company
$576.68 and.Firestone Stores $371.48.
3. Resolution appropriating $2,616.37 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to City of Rochester $600.00; Schmidt Printing Company $221.50; Wm. H. Ziegler Company
$422.85 and Mobil Oil Company $1,372.02.
4. Resolution appropriating $1,299.93 from the Street &Alley Fund $192.40 from the
Sewer Fund and $112.53 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Big Four Oil Company
$314.13; General Trading Company $216.64; Rex Chainbelt, Inc. $486.35 and Arrowhead Bearing, Inc.
$577.74.
5. Resolution appropriating $6,030.00 from the Sinking Fund and ordering payment made
to Sewer Fund $1,005.00; General Fund $4,020.00 and Parking Meter Fund $1,005.00.
6. Resolution appropriating $2,034.56 from the Auditorium -Fund and $240.30 from the
P.U.
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to First National Bank $734.65 and City of Rochester,
$1,540.21.
7. Resolution appropriating $643.85 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment
made to H & H Electric Company 283.85 and A. J. McCrudden $360.00.
8. Resolution appropriating $685.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering
payment made to General Electric Company.
9. Resolution appropriating $595.93 from the General Fund;-$.90 from the Sewer Fund;
$11.55 from the S & A Fund; $141.75 from the Fire Protection Fund and $697.16 from the Police Fund
and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company $948.04; Thomas Office Equipment $254.90
and City of Rochester, General Fund $244.35.
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10. Resolution appropriating $2,899.13 from the General Fund and $446.67 from thel
Street•& Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Wm. H. Ziegler Company.
ordering a hearing on
Resolution/vacating the public utility easement along the north line of Lots 1, 2
and 3; Block 1, Crescent Park First Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Upon motion by Day,
second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the resolution establishing parking, truck loading, passenger
loading, and parking meter regulations and provisions, primary streets and one-way streets and
alleys pursuant to Ordinance No. 871 as follows:
Section H, Limited Parking Zones, Zone C (60 minute parking) is hereby
amended by adding thereto paragraph 1.5 to read in its entirety as.follows:
(1.5) North Broadway on the west side of the street 75 feet more
or less in front of the premises known as 407 North Broadway.
Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land
not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the east one-half of Section Thirty -Four
Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Southeast
quadrant of U.S.14-52 Standard Oil Company) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land
not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the south one-half of Section Thirty-five
Toonship One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (16th Avenue
and 4th St. N. W.) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester,Minnesota certainunplatted land
in the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-five, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range
Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota, which is completely surrounded by land within the
Municipal limits of the City of Rochester, Minnesota (Gambill property) was given its first
reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain platted lands
in Allendale a subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty -Two, Township One
Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Lot one less the east 250
feet; Lot two less the east 250 feet; Lot three less the east 150 feet of the south 170 feet and
including that portion of 18th Avenue N. W. abutting the north 30 feet of said Lot three; and
Lot 4, less the east 200 feet, all in Allendale, a subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota) was given its first
reading. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion
Wilson, second by Day, 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
Wilson, second by Day, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor
thereof, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the
Meeting was adjounned until 3:30 p. m. on March 10, 1965.
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Shall the proposed amendment to the Charter of the .City of Rochester in the nature
of a comprehensive revision of major portions of said Charter, be adopted?
The principal parts of proposed amendment provide in substance as follows:
Treasurer is eleiminated' as elective officer of City but may be continued.as
appointive officer; term of Mayor is increased from 2 to 4 years; responsibility .
for administration of city affairs is .fixed in Mayor; power to appoint
department heads and -non -elective officers is generally transferred from
Common Council to Mayor; specificlenumeration of the corporate powers of the
City is eliminated and City granted all powers possible for a City to exercise;
office of City Administrator established as head of new Administration department
and as chief administrative assistant to Mayor; provices specifically for offices
of City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Engineer but all other offices and
departments, except those operated by existing boards, to be established by.
Common Council; eliminates all existing city fund accounts and mill limitations on such funds
and establishes new group of funds without mill limitations; places responsibility
for preparation of budget on Mayor and makes general, comprehensive revision of
budget and fiscal procedures; gives Common Council power to set salaries of Mayor
and Aldermen; and makes general provision for transition from old to new
provisions of Charter.
(tabulation on amendment above)
80 THERERORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That Alex P. Smekta is hereby declared to be elected to the office of Mayor of
the City of Rochester, at the Charter Election held March 9th, 1965, to hold office for
two years and until his successor is elected and qualified;
That W. Wayne Ellison is hereby declared to be elected to the office of Justice
of the Peace styled "City Justice" of the City of Rochester, at the Charter Election
held March 9th, 1965 to hold office for two years and until his successor is elected
and qualified;
That Archie M. Akkerman is hereby declared to be elected to the office of City
Treasurer for the City of Rochester, at the CharterElection held March 9th, 1965 to hold.
office for one year and until his successor is elected and qualified;
That William H. Perry is hereby declared to be elected to the office of
Alderman of the First Ward of the City of Rochester, at the Charter Election held March 9th,
1965, to hold office for two years and until his successor is elected and qualified;
That James R. Wilson is hereby declared to be elected to the office of Alderman
of the Third Ward of the City of Rochester, at the Charter Election held March 9th, 1965,
to hold office for two years and until his successor is elected and qualified;
That Larry McCaleb is hereby declared to be elected to the office of Alderman
of the Fifth Ward of the City of Rochester, at the Charter Election held March 9th, 1965,
to hold office for two years and until his successor is elected and qualified;
Be it further resolved that the total number of votes cast at said election on
Amendment No. 1 was 5,352 of which 1,526 votes were in favor of its adoption. That the
votes in faovr of the amendment were less than the required 55% of the total votes cast
thereon and therefore the amendment was declared not adopted.
A motion was then made by Eichten, second by Perry, that the above resolution be adopted as read
and all present voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly
passed and adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all
present 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:
From the General Fund: Ina Mae Wade $23.25; Sylvia L. Ekman $23.25; Arthur West
$23.25; John Sutherland $23.25; Rachel Collins $23.60; Catherine Buske $23.60; Catherine
Coleman $23.60; Mabel Becker Q23.60; Agususta McGovern $21.75; Francis Morrison $21.75; Ruth
Benson $21.75; Mary Klee $21.75; Agnes Breinholt $22.50; E. Hargesheimer $22.50; Alice Delano
$22.50; Eunice Warren $22.50; Thelma Coon $23.25; Irene Shea $23.25; Martha Tewes $23.25; Elaine
Stokes $23.25; Esther Spring $23.25; Mrs. Merle Shhellin $22.50; Amanda Sperling $22.50; Sarah
Fogarty $22.50; Maude Finch $22.50; Carrie'Gross $22.50; Paul Schmidt $22.50; Marilyn Agenberg,
$21.75; Murile Cooley $21.75; Elaine Kerr 021.75; Phyllis Willard $21.75; Arla Spears $21.75;
Maxine Schultz $11.25; Marjorie Adams $22.50; Margaret Robertson $22.50; Lillian Kegler $22.50;
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Wray Eastlick $24.00; Florence Campbell $21.00; Walter Crandall $22.50; Delores Ryan $21.00;
Ione Chase $21.00; C. Ross Taylor $23.25; Virginia Sorenson $23.25; E. J. Mulvihill $23.25;
Hester A. Smith Q24.75; Robert Trusty $22.50; Helen Sell $21.00; Betty Joe Dorschner $21.00;
Iva Rolstad $21.00; David Fanning $23.25; Elsie Marsh $21.75; Delores McDermott $21.75; Lura P.
Stoffdr $21.75; Wm. Johnson $22.50; Olive Tiede $22.50; Helen Corfits $22.50; Mabel Ann Chapman
$22.50; Marilyn Gillespie $22.50; Shirley Graham $21.75; Agnes Tiede $21.75; Mary Altherr $21.75;
Ruth Mertz $21.75; Julia Roshon $23.25.; Dorothy Perry $23.25; Ihla Peterson $23.25; Marian
Poshusta $23.25; L. Lucille Boldt $12.38.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on March 15, 1965.
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