HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-1965Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 5, 1965
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Common Council of the City of RocheEter, Minnesota
held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall, in said City on April 5, 1965.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'cloKck P. M., the following
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb, Perry, Wilson.
President DeVries then gave the following address:
"One year ago, some alarm was voiced over the inexperience in city government
on the part of the men who made up the Common Council of the City of Rochester. We
may not -have accomplished everything we hoped to do, but a few weeks ago the voters
did decide, to put together again the same combination of seven men. I hope -that
this vote of confidence in us is well founded. I think it is, and I think that
with our "shake -down cruise" over, that we can betwice as productive in the year
ahead as we have been in our first year together.
Since I doubt that there is any way in which we can -work harder this coming
year, I would suggest that our best bet would be to take a page from the book of
the work simplification people and "work smarter". We can "work smarter" by
finding ways to spend more time on those things which are really going to be
important to the long-range health and well-being of our community, and less time
on the "bread and butter" administrative details which can and should be better
handled by someone else.
This leads to my first suggestion which I would like to throw tothe seven of
us for serious and high priority consideration. This is that we -establish the
position of Administrative Assistant to the Council and to the Mayor. This means
getting to work right away to draw a detailed job description which will describe
those duties which we can legitimately delegate to a professional administrator,
only this way can we have time to consider carefully our legislative affairs.
This job description has many requirements. The Administrative Assistant should
make the jobs of our department heads easier and more attractive. He should be
able to help them coordinate their efforts, and to improve still further the
2-way communications between the Council and the department heads. He should be
able to provide us with a more intimate liaison with the various city boards, and
perhaps provide them with a better sense of over-all direction. He should be a
man capable of doing research for the Council and for the Mayor, so that our
various decisions are made with all facts at hand. In short, we have the
potential here to create a job which will be attractive to a man of the very
highest calibre, and this we owe to ourselves and to our city.
If we can, through our administrative assistant, get ourselves into a
position where we can really give the attention to our major problems which they
deserve, I suppose we are all pretty well aware of thethings which beg for our
immediate attention. It might be worthwhile, however, to touch on some of these
projects.
The future -of the downtown business district of Rochester must come high
on any list of city problems. A plan for the re -development of this area not only
is going to require the best thinking of our best citizens, but also an intensive
program of communication and selling to all Rochester people as to the real nature
of this problem and what must be done to solve it. Early agreement is essential
on some truly meaningful and thoughtful plan for future automotive and pedestrian
circulation in this area. Without such a plan, renewal of these oldibuildings is
going to be spotty, unduly costly, too slow, and potentially destructive of the
possibility for the unified, attractive and economically healthy downtown shopping
area we need. Neither the Council nor the citizens's Advisory -Beard of Rochester
can merely toss this probem to an urban renewal group or a Citizen's Advisory
Board and forget it. We must be aware of their thinking, and must contribute
actively to it. We must cause every civic group to keep this problem foremost in
their thinking, and to provide the motivation for coming to a satisfactory solution.
The problem of the expansion of our sewage treatment plant faces us this year.
This is a problem not only of financing and of engineering, but even more a problem
of policy in long-range planning with regard to city expansion.
The citizens of Rochester would have every right to challenge us to produce
a new building code before this year is out. We are agreed that a new code is
necessary. We are pretty generally agreed as to what form this new code should
take. The appearance of a new code is simply a matter of putting this on paper.
It would seem to me that this is the year to do it. The new proposed heating code
is being drafted and should be completed this year also.
Sometime over the next few years, the city will acquire the additional property
necessary to complete the auditorium block complex. The money is going to be spent
to do'this at some time or another. Unless someone has special information that the
price of real estate in Rochester is going to go down in the near future, it would
seem that the year 1965 is the best year available to us to -purchase this land and
do what must be done. Also, the expansion of the Auditorium is inevitable and should
be planned soon.
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. A continuing project over the past several years of renewal and improvement of city
streets has been most beneficial. I suggest that we as a Council continue to have the
courage to spend this money on a year-to-year basis rather than letting our streets and
other public facilities deteriorate for two or three years for an apparent tax advantage,
only to face the citizens with a major expenditure at some future date.
Obviously, there are many other projects that might be worthy of mention.- Progress
on our watershed project has been most heartening, and in another year, the planning on,
this should be complete. Our co-ordination with Olmsted County officials in the area of
joint planning was a major accomplishment during the past year, and should be supported
and strengthened this year. A major contributtmn to the citizens of Rochester by this
Council last year was the new Zoning Ordinance, and our work this year in smoothing its
implementation must take care to maintain the integrity of this legislation: The
possibility of installing data processing equipment in coordination with School and
County is in its molten stage.
The block by block census has now been completed, giving Rochester a population of
47,689. This will not only bring in additional state tax income but can be used by
Schools, City and County Planning Departments, in traffic studies and also in revising
the Wards of our City which are now greatly out of proportion.
- Any concluding remarks I may have would be most inappropriate without a statement
of the most sincere thanks to a tremendous body of people for their work during the past
year,,and the work which they will once again provide in behalf of the betterment of our
community in the year ahead. Here I have reference not only to all of the paid professionals
who make up our city payroll, but to the literally hundreds of volunteers who work; often
behind the scenes and with little thanks, on the various boards and committees which are
used by this Council to help get the work of the City done. This is truly a labor of
love, which it seems to me all.too often goes unrecognized. With the sincere hope that,
I may omit none of them, I am going to simply list these groups, for the purpose of
extending the sincere heartfelt thanks and appreciation from this Council and from every-
one in the community to these.people:
Planning and Zoning -Commission
Library Board
Public Utility Board
Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee
Board of Public Health and Welfare
Board of Park Commissioners
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Citizen's Advisory Committee
Music Board
Firemen's Civil Service Commission
Police Civil ServiceCommission
Recreation Board
-Airport Commission
Personnel Advisory Committee
Charter Commission
Board of Equalization Thank you";
Mayor Smekta then gave the following address:,
"As we look forward to the new municipal year, I debated whether I should trouble
you with needed recommendations and observations. However, the charter specifically states
that as chief executive officer of this city it is my duty and responsibility to advise
and make recommendations to the legislative body of our city, the council. Gentlemen,
please bear with me for a few minutes. If I am critical of some of our policies, it is in
a spirit of evaluation.
1. We need a positive and iron clad sidewalk repair ordinance. .During the
past year I have received many complaints about the condition of our sidewalks.
We have paid thousands of dollars in claims! I ask why? Many of these conditions
have been called to the attention of the proper department and nothing has been
done about it! I suggest we back our sidewalk inspector with proper authority
or let us eliminate the position entirely!
2. Consideration be given to adoption of a housing ordinance. We have evidence
that whole families are living in basements, where one bath is used by three
and more families. For evidence of these conditions as our inspector or myself.
3. I suggest a Fire Safety Inspection Ordinance which will give our Fire
Department.the tools and authority to inspect every public housing facility as
well as business establishments to safeguard life, limb and welfare of our citizens.
4. Thought, research and planning must be given to the possibility of expanding
the civic auditorium and, we must consider.a municipal building. We simply are
too crowded in city hall for the additional office space that is needed now!
5. Leaders of organized labor and our downtown business leaders are deeply concerned
because positive action has not been taken by us in accelerating the urban renewal
program. If it's a question of receiving federal aid, I would like to refresh the
memory of the council that on "April 8, 1962 the City Council voted to apply for
Federal Flood Control Aid." Federal Funds have been granted in building a large
hospital. Some of the so-called private enterprise buildings that are being built
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in Rochester are being built with federal grants'. I believe in free enterprise and/capital in
our economy. But where private capital fails, I see no harm'in'seeking Federal assistance.
Look what Minneapolis and St. Paul are doing with urban renewal! Urban renewal has given new
life and heart to these.cities. We cannot allow our -down town to deteriorate any more that it
has, I have on good authority that two large department stores are planning to move from the
downtown area. If this trend continues, Broadway will be an avenue of deserted and desolate
stores. I repeat, organized labor and business leaders are dissatisfied with the delay, they
want action now: And, they are entitled to be heard.
6. Establishment of a comprehensive safety program covering all city departments. The
purpose of such a program would be: (1) To reduce the number of.accidents resulting
in personal injuries to employees and damage to city equipment, and (2) To reduce the
number of claims against the city from the public because of personal injury or property
damage caused by the actions of city employees or from other causes for which the .city
may be liable, (Current costs for employee work injuries alone, resulting in medical
treatment, disability, and death are running from 20-25 thousand dollars per year. In
addition city equipment damage costs, and awards to the publid for personal injuries
and property damage).
The exposure of the City to public suits has been greatly increased by the enactment of
the government Tort Liability Act by the 1963 Minnesota Legislature. For the first time
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governments are subject to suit for damages arising out of negligence in connection with
activities such as parks and recreation (slides, swimming pools., hockey rinks) street light-
ing, health, operation of a police department (arre.sts., detention of prisoners, assault by
officers, maintenance of a jail) operation of a fire department, maintaining a city hall,.air-
ports, civil defense, and many others. This matter is discussed at length in the April 1964
issue of the League of Minnesota Municipalities magazine. Cities,are urged to take steps
to reduce their Tort Liability Costs by establishing a safety program, firmly supported by
city government officials and administered with adequate personal resources.
7. Establishment of a training program for city employees. Examples of training needs
are: better orientation of new employees in a number of departments, training of those
employees -who have contact with the public in effective public relations (including
telephone courtesy), training in job skills for supervisors, custodians, clerical
people, and technical employees. Much of this training can be accomplished by using
resource people and facilities found in Rochester.
Note: 'To be successful, both the safety and training programs must be promoted and
encouraged by the Mayor and Common Council. The responsibility and authority for
directing and coordinating such activities should be fixed with an individual or
department. I feel that such activities would be most properly directed from the
City's'Personnel Office.. The addition of one person to the personnel staff would
enable the city to carry out a fairly complete program in both these areas.
8. Better physical facilities are needed for the interviewing and testing of job
appl t ants; also for the counseling and servicing of supervisors and employees on
matters such as health problems, safety, insurance claims, grievances, wages,
retirement planning, etc. Present quarters are -in an area where other unrelated
and sometime incompatible work is being carried on - often causing noise, distraction
and inconvenience for all parties. The impressions created on the public and employees
are often not favorable. I suggest remodeling the second floor of the city hall which
now houses the city jail._
9. Better employee communications are neede d between the Common Council, Mayor,
supervisors, -departments, and.employees.- A house organ would help fill this vacuum.
10. A pre -retirement counseling program would help many employees prepare for retire -
went. Matters such as health, pensions, wills, recreation, and,part-time employment
opportunities, could be presented by specialists in these fields, in voluntary classes
or discussion groups during the last several years an employee works. The purpose
would be to have happier, better prepared and well adjusted retired city employees.
The transition of employees into jobs of retired employees would be smoother also.
11. Consideration should be giiten to the establishment of a position of "Supervisor
of Building Maintenance". The city now.owns some 18 buildings worth millions of dollars.
Growth of Rochester will require expanded facilities in the form of new buildings,
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expansion and remodeling to present structures, as well as normal upkeep and maintenance
on all buildings. It would seem that a man knowledgable in construction, and particu-
larly expert in the areas of building maintenance and remodeling - could save thousands
of dollars in managing and directing such work, for which department heads often have
nigher the time or the special training required. Appropriate areas of responsibility
of such a person would be to help prepare building plans and specifications for con-
struction and remodeling, securing estimates and getting bids, coordinating the work
of contractors, inspecting the work, etc. He would inspect present buildings for
dondition and needed repatics to roofs, masonry, and mechanical equipment. He would
plan and direct the painting and decorating. He would advise.on the purchase and
repair or air conditioners and other mechanical equipment. He would possess expert
knowledge of cleaning supplies, materials, methods and equipment. He would train
custodians and assist department heads in making up custodian.work schedules and work
assignments. In short, he would be the city's working consultant that the common
council, Mayor and department heads would call upon for adviee and assistance in the
care and maintenance of all city buildings and building equipment. '
12. As the city is growing and developing, more and more research must be made to keep
the council -and Mayor properly informed. I suggest a city.coordinator position be
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The man selected must have proper education, training and experience in Municipal
Government. He must have the ability to coordinate and chanel the work and
responsibilities.of all departments: I realize I have covered a greatdeal. But
much isexpected of us during the coming year. The only way this will be
accomplished is if we work together for the good of our people.
Alderman Wilson introduced the following resolution which was read, and.upon motion by
Hanlon, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was adopted:.
"Be it resolved that the Roberts Rules of Order Revised, be and they hereby
are adopted by the.CommonCouncil as rules of order for the conduct of its
business during the.official year commencing April 1, 1965."
Alderman Wilson introduced the following resolutionwhich was read, and upon motion by
Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was adopted:,
"Be it tesolved by the Common Council of the City of.Rochester, Minnesota:
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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 CommonCouncil 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.
each 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 CommonCouncil.
2. Reading and approval of the min8tes of the preceding meeting.
3. At the first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees.
4. Public hearings.
5. Reading of petitions and communications.
6. Reports of Committees. All reports of committees shall hereafter
be made in writing,,un�ess ordered otherwise by the said Comm
Council.
7. Unfinished business. ,
8. Resolutions and ordinances.
9. Bills and claims.
10. New business from Council Members.
11. Adjournment."
Aldermen Wilson introduced the following resolution which was read, and upon motion by
Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the,resolution was adopted:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rpchester, Minnesota, as
follows:
Section 1. Standina Committees Established. The following permanent standing
committees of the Common Council of the City of Rocheste are hereby established.
A. Finance,Committee.
B. Public Works Committee.
C.,,Public Safety Committee.
Section 2. Committee Functions. The foregoing standing committees mhll consider
auch 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
jurisdiction of each standing committee is as follows:
A. Finance Committee, B. Public Works Committee. C. Public Safety Comm.
1. Finanee. 1. 'Streets and Alleys. ittee.
2. Budgeting. 2. Sewers -sanitary and storm. 1. Police Department
8. Personnel. 3. Watermains and Towers. and Protection.
4* Investments, 4. Building codes & inspection. 2. Fire Department
5. City Hall. 5.' Special assessments. and Protection.
6. Library. 6. Planning and Zoning. 3. Traffic Control
7. Insurance. 7. Annexations. and Parking.
8. Taxes. 8. Lighting. 4. Licenses.
9.. Purchasing. 9. Public Utilities.' 5, Public Safety.
10. Miscellaneous. 10. Public Grounds. 6. Parks and
Playgrounds.
7. Health Departmer
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9. Music Department
_ Y 10. Civil Defense.
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 member shall be chairman of the Committee.
Section 4. All prior standing committees of the Common Council are hereby dkssolved and
all matters referred to those committees are heeeby reassigned to the new standing commi-
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The following appointments to the permanent standing committees of the -Common Council for
the year 1965T1966 were readhand upon motion by Wilson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor
thereof, the -same were approved:
A. Finance Committee Members
1. Finance David G. Hanlon, Chairman
2. Budgeting D. Dewey Day
3. Personnel William H. Perry
4. Investments
5. City Hall_ Ex. Officio: Smekta, DeVries, Reiter,
6. Library Baker, Bakke, Ehrick, and
7., Insurance Nelsen.
8. Taxes
9. Purchasing
10.: Miscellaneous
B. Public Works Committee
1. Streets and Allesy Larry McCaleb, Chairman
2. Sewers -sanitary and storm U. J. Eichten
3. Water mains and Towers William H. Perry
4. Building Codes and Inspection
5. Special Assessments Ex. Official: Smekta, DeVries, Marek,
6. Planning and Zoning Moe, Armstrong, Brennan,
7. Annexations Ehrick, and Moore.
8. Lighting
9. Public Utilities
10. .Public Grounds
e, Public Safety Committee
1. Police Department and Protection James Wilson, Chairman
2. Fire Department and Protection D.-Dewey Day
3. Traffic Control and Parking U. J.,Eichten
•4. Licenses
5. Public Safety. Ex. Officio: Smekta, DeVries, Macken,
6. Playgrounds and Parks Mertz, Ehrick and VanHorne
7. Health Department
8. Recreation
9. Music Department
10. Civil Defense
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor submitting for approval his appointment ofJerry J.
Richert of 439 - 15th Avene S. W., Lawrence B. Stadler of 1439 Durand Court and Dr. Milton W.
Anderson of 822 - 9th Avenue S. W. to the Board of Public Health & Welfare.for a three year term,
term of office to expire the second Monday in April, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Day, second
by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointments were approved.,
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor submitting for approval his appointment of T. M.
McDonnell, At Large of 935 - 8th Avenue S.W., Virgil M. Elliott -1st Ward of 621 - 10th Avenue
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S. E., John Bach-3id Ward of'314 - 16th Avenue S. W. and Fred 0. steed-5th Ward of 1605 loth
Street N. E. to the Board of Park Commissioners foi a term of two years, term of'office to
expire the second Monday in April, 1967, was read.' Upon motion by Nilson, second by Perry, and
all voting in favor thereof,•the appointments were'approved.
A letter signed by Alex P. Smetka,'Mayor submitting for approval his appointment of James J.
Thorton of 1219'- 7th Street S. W.•and Fred C. Reni►edy of 410 - 6th Avenue S. W.'to the Public
Utility Board for a term of two years, term of office to expire the second Monday in April, 1967
was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointments were approved.
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor submitting for approval his appointment of Phillip
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W. Kern of 300 16th Avenue S. W. as a mebiber of the Police Civil Service Commission for a term
of three years,'term of office to expire the second Monday in April, 1968, was read. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof•, appointment was approved.
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor submitting for approval•his appointment of
Mrs. C. H. (Marian) McQuillan of 712 - 8th Avenue Northwest as Secretary in the Mayor's office
for the fiscal year 1965-66, was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Hanlon, second by
and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was approved. -
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor submitting for approval his appointment of
Louis Bennett of Route #1 as Assistant Weed Inspector for the period of June 1 to October 1,
1965, was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was approved.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening proposals for being designated as.City Depositories. The proposals of First National
Bank in the amount of $2,855,000.00; Northwestern National Bank in the amount of $2,111,000.00;
Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company in the amount of $1,905,000.00 and Rochester State Bank
in the amount of $840,000.00 were each received and opened and Presid;ent DeVries ordered the
same placed on file. Resolutions accepting the collateral to follow.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening proposals for being designated to do official printing and advertising for the City of
Rochester. Aletter from the Rochester Bulletin Company submitting its proposal to publish the
official printing and advertisingofthe City of Rochester, Minnesota for the official year
commencing April 1, 1965 in the Rochester Post Bulletin a legal newspaper published at
Rochester, Minnesota at the rate
established by
the Statutes of the State of
Minnesota for legal
publications, was read. President DeVries ordered
the letter
placed on file.
President+ DeVries stated this as being
the time and
place set for receiving -and
opening bids for furnishing Blanket Vehicle Bodily
Injury and
Property Damage
Liability
Insurance on all vehicles of the
City of, Rochester. The following bids were
received and
opened and upon motion by Hanlon,
second by Perry and all voting in favor thereof,
the bidswere
referred to the Finance Committee
for tabulation
and recommendation:
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Alternate
Agricultural Insurance Group of
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3,
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No. 4
Watertown,N.Y:(Fitting Agency)
$ 3,326.97'
$ 3,202.08
$ 4,472.83
$ 4,347.94
Agricultural Insurance Company
(Neal Hofstad Insurance)
3,326.97-
3,202.08
4,472.83
4,347.94
Ohio Casualty Company
(Walter C. Heins Agency)
2,887.17
2,960.41
4,383.19
4,346.43
The Home Indemnity Company'of
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New York (Herbert G. Knopp)
3,925.00"
3,915.00
6,113.08
6,103.08
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company
4,572.42
4,542.7.8
5,992.43
5,962.98
The Travelers Insurance Compan#
(Arthur A. Hirman Agency)
4,629.00
4,592.00
6,498.00
6,461.00
Mutual Service Insurance Co.
3,887.43
3,771.81
5,498.80
. 5,486.48
U. S. Fire Insurance Company
(C. 0. Brown Agency)
3,432.73
3,397.13
4,765.95
4,730.35
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The following applications for the various city offices•as required by the City Charter
were each read:
1. Application of ElfredaReiter for reappointment as City Clerk.
2. C.,A. Armstrong for reappointment as City Engineer.
3. R. V. Ehrick for reappointment as City Attorney.
4. Tom 0. Moore for reappointment as City Planning Director.
5. Alfred Nelsen for appointment asCity Assessor.
6. Garnet,Spring for reappointment as Building Inspector.
7. Charles Dornack for reappointment as Plumbing Inspector.
8. William Burrows for reappointment as Heating Inspector.
9. Walter B.Gordon for reappointment as Electrical Inspector.
10. Marvel Kyle for reappointment as Secretary in Inspection Division.
11. Warren Eustis for reappointment as Assistant City Attorney.
12. John Bakke for reappointment as Personnel Director.
13. Burton Baker for reappointment as Finance Officer.
14. Orville Mertz for appointment as -Fire Warden.
15. Warren Folkert and Kenneth Boege for reappointment as City Painters.
16. Art Towey for reappointment as City Weighmaster.
17. Robert Blakely for reappointment as City Poundmaster.
18. Alfred Heyn for reappointment as Assistant City Poundmaster.
19. Harold Weisener, Robert Ludescher and Donald Rochenbach for reappointment as
Custodians for the City Hall.
20. Joseph Healey for reappointment as Chief Maintenance Man in Parking Meter Division.
21. Edwin Winter for reappointment as Asst. Maintenance Man in Parking Meter Division.
22. Flora Anderson, Anne Griese and Doris Mount for reappointment as Secretaries in the
Juvenile Office, Detective Office and Police Department.
23. Curtis Taylor for -reappointment as Recreation Director.
24. Roger Stasek for•reappointment as Assistant Recreation Director.
25. Margaret Ball for reappointment as Receptionist- Secretary in Recreation Department.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Wilson, that the above applications be considered as a
group, with the exception of applications No. 5 of Alfred Nelsen for City Assessor; upon roll call
all voted in favor thereof. A motion was then made by Day, -second by Wilson, that the above
applications be approved, with the exception of the City Assessor, and the appointments be made
for the ensuing official year; upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Day, second by McCaleb, that Alfred Nelsen be appointed as
temporary acting City Assessor until May 3, 1965; all voted in favor thereof.
A letter praising the City Engineer and his assistants for prompt and outstanding
accomplishment of snow removal from the city streets of Rochester this past snow season, signed
by Donald T. Petersen, Vice President and General Manager of Reynolds Wholesale Company, was read
and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from the Rochester Recreation Board requesting appointment of Miss Darcy
Dufenhorst to the fill the vacancy of Assistant Recreation Director in charge of Girls and Womens
Activities, effective approximately June 15, 1965 at a satarting salary of $453 per month,
Step A, Pay Grade-#64, was read. Also a -letter *rom.John-Bakke, Personnel Director, recommending
that the salary for the position of Women's Program Director in the Recreation Department be set
at pay grade #64 $453-$541 per month•for 1965, this recommended salary is 3% over the 1964 rate,
the 1965 salary has not been previously set but was held up pending a review of the job market
as well as giving opportunity to attempt to fill this vacancy, this recommended salary now
appears to be appropriate, was read.. A motion was motion was made by Eichten, second by McCaleb,
that the appointment be approved and -the salary set as recommended, and all voting in favor
thereof, except Alderman Day who voted "no", President DeVries declared the motion carried.
A letter from Brown & Bins Attorneys, representing a client Donald Ramthun, Jr.,
doing business as Belt Line Tavern, concerning•the problem of dancing licenses for beer taverns
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was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter
was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A copy of a letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Health, submitting
comments and recommendations on preliminary report for sewage treatment facilities, was read.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Public Works Committee. (The City Clerk was to send copies of the letter to
each Alderman).
A letter from the Kahler Corporation requesting that the meter either tothe north
or south of the no parking area immediately in front of the entrance to K:ahler Center Building
be made a twelve minute meter was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Hanlon, and all voting
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in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners stating that the Junior Chamber of
Commerce is again requesting the use and erection of park bleachers on 19th Street N. W. for
the Soap Box Derby; as you know, the park board funds are budgeted for the maintenance and
development of parks on a per park basis, an activity such as this is not within their budget,
they are willing to furnish this service for this activity but feel that they should have the
assurance of the Council reimbursing usfdr the costs involved, was read. Alderman Day stated
that he felt this should be paid for out of the Park Improvement Fund and therefore moved that
the letter be returned to the Park Board and they pay for it out of their budget, his motion
was declared lost for want of a second; A motion was then made by McCaleb, second by Eichten,
that this request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation and all
voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the motion carried.
A letter signed by David Boettcher, Chairman of Miss Minnesota Pageant, requesting
permission to conduct a parade on Saturday, June 5, 1965 in conjunction with the "Miss Minnesota
Pageant" was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof,
the request was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The petition of E. A. Rundell Jr. to have Lots 2, 5, 6, 7 and the 15 foot alley bor-
dering West boundry of the Addition in Bumpus Addition changed from R-S to R-1 district was
read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the petition
was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The application of First E.U.B. Church for plat approval of the.Replat of Outlot "A"
and Block 4 of Sehl's Second Subdivision was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The three following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read
and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved:
"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester
that the Common Council of said City authorize the said Board -to enter
into a contract with Crescent Electric Supply Co. for furnishing in accordance
with specifications on file 3 - 167 KVA Subway Type Transformers and the amount
of the contract being THIRTY•SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHT DOLLARS ($3,708.00).
Be it further resolved that the Common Council Direct the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the contract documents."
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"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota that the following rates, hereto attached and made a part of this
resolution are hereby established on all billings effective April 15, 1965.
Residential Service
Controlled Water Heating
Commercial Power Service
Commercial Stove Service
Commercial Electric
Large Commercial Service
Large Industrial Service
Rural Commercial and Power
said rates, in the opinion of the Public Utility Board, to be in the best
interests of the Public Utility Department of the City of Rochester,Minnesota."
"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota that the said Board hereby consents to the proposed assignment
and transfer by Brainerd Video, Inc. to Jack Kent Cooke, Inc: D1BIA1
American Dableiivision Company of all it's right, title and interest in
that certain pole agreement dated June 3, 1958 with the City -of Rochester,
on the condition that Jack Kent Cooke, Inc. D/B/A American Cablevision
Company first comply with the terms of the agreement relative to insurance
and bond."
A letter signed by Alex P. Smekta, Mayor certifying the following patrolmen from the
eligibility list, the starting date of their employment will be decided by Chief James J. Macken,
was read: Robert Wood of R.F.D., Elgin, Minnesota; Val Stevens of 3938 - 7th St. N. W. Rochester
and Wayne Welch of Aswegan Trailer Court of Stewartveille, Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilson
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second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointments were approved.
A letter signed by Lawrence W. DeSanto M. D. and Howard Flen calling attention to
what they consider a serious safety problem on 9th Street N. E. and requesting that a "Stop"
sign be placed at the intersection of 14th or 15th Avenue N. E., was read. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety
Committee.
A letter from the officers of the Stockton Citizens' Park Committee requesting that
Council send a letter of endorsement in favor of the proposed development of about 1,100 acres
as a Stockton Creek State Park, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, Mayor Smekta was to send a letter of support and encouragement.
A letter signed by Mrs. Lottie Briggs of Chatfield, Minnesota opposing the adoption
of a bill to allow liquor to be sold on Sundays was read and President DeVries ordered the same
placed on file.
Alderman Perry moved that the Public Safety Committee check the corner of loth Street
and 15th Avenue S. E., he said this is a blind corner and would appreciate anything the committee
could do; Alderman Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of March, 1965 showing total fees
collected for loads weighed in the amount of $124.00 was read and President DeVries ordered the
same placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending March 19, 1965 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and vivil fees received in the amount of $2,975.00 and
total remitted to City Treasurer $2,350.50 was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed
on file.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by,Wilson, the meeting was recessed at 3:20 P.M. The
meeting was called to order again at 3:50 P. M. with all members being present.
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The applications for licenses to sell Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor
"On
Sale" of:
Mac's,Restaurant, Marty's Broiler, Lloyd W. Roberts, Alibi In, Vesey's
Tavern,
Pub
Bar, Black's
Billiards & Cafe, The Brathaus, The Tropic Bowl, Belt. Line Tavern, Fay W. Lagervall, The Spa
Tavern, Princess Cafe, East Side Inn, Sportsman's Bar & Cafe, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Sixty Three
Club, Vi's Cafe, North Broadway Cafe, Scott's West Side 66 Cafe, Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Soldiers Field Club House, Darst Grill -Tap Room, Queen City Beer & Grocery, Barry's Cafe & Drive
Inn, Colonial Lanes & Tap Room, John and Ronald Kazos, Clarence Fulton, and Glenn L. Wading were
each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the
licenses were granted with the exception of John and Ronald Kazos, Clarence Fulton,.and Glenn L.
Wading. These three applications were referred to'the Public Safety Committee for recommenda-
tion.
The applications for licenses to sell Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor "Off Sale" of:
Cascade Grocery, Mac's Restaurant, Alibi In, Vesey's Tavern, Pub Bar, Black's Billiards & Cafe,
Southside Super Valu, Shepard's Grocery, The Brathaus, Belt.Line.Tavern, John's Grocery, Fay W.
Lagervall, The Spa Tavern, Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. at 1201 South Broadway, Snyder's Drug
Stores, Inc. of 50 17th Avenue Southwest, 011ie's Food Center, Princess Cafe, Pantry Grocery,
East Side Inn, Quality Food Stores, Inc. of° 1201 South Broadway, Quality Food Stores,,Inc. of
1112 7th Street Northwest, Quality Food Stores, Inc., of 204 4th Street Southwest,.Third Avenue
Grocery, Sportsman's Bar & Cafe, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Joachim Food Market, Ray Jack, Mac's
Grocery, East Center Super Market, Carl's Food Market, North Broadway Cafe, Gile Grocery,
Scott's West Side 66 Cafe, Soldiers Field Club House, Darst Grill -Tap Room, Queen City Beer &
Grocery, Red Owl Stores, Inc. of 1641 North Broadway, Red Owl Stores, Inc. of 36 17th Avenue
Northwest, Morningside Grocery, Barry's Cafe & Drive Inn, Colonial Lanes & Tap Room, Stop N Shop,
Sunny Market, National Food Store, Lloyd Roberts, John and Ronald F. Kazos, Helven Rubin,,
Charles F. Eickhoff, Emil Tayar, Clarence Fulton, Glenn L. Wading were each redd. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in flavor thereof, the licenses were granted with
the exception of John and Ronald F. Kazos, Helven Rubin, Charles Y. Eickhoff, Emil Tayar,
Clarence Fulton, Glenn L. Wading. These six applications were referred to the Public Safety
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The applications for licenses to sell Cigarettes of: Mac's Restaurant, Elco
Concession -Mayo Civic Auditorium, Marty's Broiler, Golden Garter, Brown Derby, Alibi In, Vesey's
Tavern, Pub Bar, Black's Cafe, The Brathaus, Tropic Bowl, Belt Line Tavern, Jim & Joe's Hi -Way.
Cafe, The Spa Tavern, The Princess Cafe, East Side Inn, Capitol Eat Shop, Sportsman's Bar & Cafe,
Recreation Lanes, Inc., Sixty Three Club, Vi's Cafe, North Broadway Cafe, Scott's West Side 66,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Soldiers Field Club House, Darst Grill -Tap Room, Queen City Beer &
Grocery, Ambrose Barry, Colonial Lanes, Bell Vending for: Jim & Stan's Standard, Ability Bldg.
Center, Darst Motel, Coin Cleanerama, Worrall Hospital, Daering's Skelly, VonFeldt's Restaurant,
S. S. Kresge Co., Andy's,Liquor, Rochester Methodist Hospital, Yellow Cab Co., Tempo, St. Mary's
Hospital, F. W. Woolworth, Rochester Bread Co., R. E. A., Henry's Drive In, Golden Hill Standard,
Sears Roebuck & Co., Norton Hotel, Daly Liquor, Waters Corporation & Mayo Clinic, Schwen's
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Emporium, Inc., Robie's Hide Away, Carroll's Cafe, Arthur Hotel Co., St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary,
Maid Rite Cafe, Empress Bil'liards,.Thompson Drug Store, V.F.W. Club, Wade's Broiler, Drake's
Trailer Lunch, Don's Drive In Liquor Store, Dee's Service, R-Tic Drive In, S & S Cafe, Larson's St
Osco Drug, Ray -Mar Motel, Inc., Roxy Bar, McKenny's Service, Mike's Drive In, Broadway North Star,
Penguin Motel, Coy -operative Oil Col, Parker Hotel, Vogue Eat Shop, Crenlo, Inc.,Michael's Supper
Club, Inc., Tropic Lounge, Deluxe Liquor Store, Barkalow Bros. Co. (Zumbro Hotel), Barkalow Bros.
Co. (Inn Towne Motel), Barkalow Bros. Co. (Kahler Hotel), Holiday Inn, Huey Wholesale Co., -Meyers
Merchandise, Huey Wholesale for Dayton's, Martin Hotel, Martin Hotel Dining Room, Silver Lake
Mobile Homes, Belt Line Cafe, Chateau Theatre, Nelson T.V., Universal Ford Sales, Inc., Donald-
sons, and Court House, Weber & Judd Company, Colonial Soda -Cafe, Huey's Liquor Store, Inc., AFL-
CIO Union Club, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Huey's Cigar Store, Union Bus Depot, Eagle Drug
Store, Cue-T Cafe & Billiards, White House Cafe, North Star Inn, Louie's Bar, The Town House of
Rochester, Jerry's Bar, Heidelberg Bar, Red Owl Stores, Inc., Holiday "66" Service, Harry's Cafe,
Weber & Judd Co. ai 123 1st Ave. S.W., Avenue Gift & Gadget Shop, Hotel Brown, Kubat's Dinette,
Tastee Coffee Shop, Heidi House, Gopher Liquor Store, Syl's Texaco Service, Flamingo Motel, A&W
Root Beer, Truck Service Co., American Legion Club, Parkway Cafe, Harry's Bar, Inc.,.Southside
Super Valu, Shepard Grocery, Second St. Market, John's Grocery, Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. at 50-
17th Avenue S.W. and Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. at 1201 S. Broadway, 011ie's Food Center, Pantry
Grocery, Quality Food Stores, Inc. at 204 4th St. S.W. & 1112 7th St. N.W. & '1201 S. Broadway,
Third Avenue Grocery, Joachim Food Market, Carlton Hotel, The Normandy Bar, Bob's Liquor Store,
Erwin Greenwaldt, Fryer's Tastee Freez, Rochester Elks Lodge #1091, Hollywood Bar, Inc., West
Side Texaco, Daly Liquor, Inc., Parkside Hotel, Superior Sales & Service, Western Discount Sta-
tion, George Graen, Wayside Grocery, Reeve's Drug Store, Inc., Doughboy Industries, Inc.,
Banick's Cafe, Martin P. Dorn, Huey Wholesale (Speed Wash Laundry), The Country Kitchen Drive In,
Anton's Grill, 'Mashies Pizza, The Broaster, Chris Krier, Cascade Grocery, Morningside Grocery,
Red Owl Stores, Inc. at 1641 N. Broadway, Emil's Food Center, Gile Grocery, Carl's Food Market,
East Center Super Market, Mac's Grocery, Skyways of Rochester, Inc., Clark Super 100, Northgate
Liquor Store, Andy's Liquor, Inc., 400 Cafe, Huey Wholesale (Holiday Inn), Stop N Shop, Sunny
Market, National Food Store, Rochester Liquor Supply and Tingley Dairy Queen were each read.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb and all voting in favor thereof except Hanlon, who
"opposed", the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Gerald B. -Koenig, Donald A. Brown, Kepp Company, Inc., Squires
Electric Co., Inc., Foster Electric Co., Edwin H. Brown, Vincent Huyber, Winkel's Electric,
Jacque Ryan, Frank M. Adair, Everett A. Engel, Everett Hicks, Hoffman Electric'Co. of Mpls.,
Kuntz-Teigen Electric Co., Neitz Electric & Applizance, and Carl A. Jenke for Electrical
abntractor's licenses; and Gerald J. Ewen, W. D. Dee, Fred Stafford, Harold F. Richards, Donald
R. Meyers, Richard E. Maxon, Minar L. Bussell, Jr., Alvin F. Tupper, Robert G. Squires, Everett
J. Siple, Alfred Carlson, Jerald 0. Cain, Herbert Cain, Wesley W. Kepp, Donald L. Kepp, Arthur
Bonnicksen, Alden Fuerstneau, Richard V. Dossett,-Patrick Guckeen, Patrick Simmons, George M.
Lawler, Alphonse J. Havlik, Gordon E. Claussen, Leon J. Hicks, Chester R. Vale, Clyde A. Ackerman,
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Paul C. Denny, Bernard Teigen, Kenneth C. Brown, Carl Schultz, Walter B. Gordon, Ralph C.
Christensen, John R. Morrison, Eugene O'Neill, Kenneth Hull, Clarence J. O'Neil, Talmer Gillund,
Maurice F. Brown, Richard Stoos, John Keifer, Robert Jorgenson, Wesley Johnson, Emil F. Herman,
John C. Boler, Peter Waitikowich, Chas. H. Fischer, John A. Winkel, Clifford Boutell, Robert
E. Sill, Kenneth E..Whitaker, Thomas Hesby, Jerome M. Ewen, Roger D. Harwick, Floyd Rasmussen,
John E. Hines, Arvid Nietz, Henry Ganz, Alan L. Scott, Edgar W. Rysted, Harry A. Keckhafer,
Larry Reed, Gene L.,Finer,.Marvin Aldrich, David E. Olson, Dale Griebenow, Robert M. Nietz, Ray
G. Laugen, William 0. Meschke, Robert Korbie, Lean H. Vroman, Paul Krueger, David F. Lawler,
Joseph M. Josephson, Arthur R. Bartosch, Robert J. Koenig, Robert D. Abolt,.Glen L. Bowers,
David Paul Squires, Albert R. Keckhafer for Journeyman.Electrician were all read. Having been
approved by the Electrical Inspector, upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, the licenses were
approved.
The applications for Master Plumber of John A. Scheid, Lamb.Plumbing & Heating Co.,
Leslie R. Lance, W. J.,Hankee, T. H. Johansen, Wayne Dornack, George Milostan, Bernard Kirkof,,
James Barry, Richard Tointon, Robert W. Langton, Fred W. Schnell, William L. Gander,_John A.
Healy III, Ronald L. Harris, James W. Pfeffer, Bernard 0. Nesler, Elmer C. Kruesel, Lloyd
Bennet, Ray E. Purves, George Krudwig, J..McClure Kelly & Co., for licenses; and applications
for Journeyman Plumber.Licenses of Kenneth Hammann, George W. Iwing, Ernest E. Schoenfelder,
Albanie Jeffrey, Michael Campion, Gerald H. Breuer, Alvern Grandy, Gary Leferink, Robert L.
Blanck, Leo M. Dornack, Herman Gerth, John L. Bantley, Charles Nelsen,.Dale L. Vander Walker,
Kenneth L. Larson, Charles F. Hiley, Harold Gerths, Gerald N. Holmes, William C. Kearns, Jerome
Flicker, William F. Kitzmann, Harold E. Anderson, Trygve Helgestad, Louis C. Wegner,_Norbert I.
Ryan, Joseph F. Underleak, R. J. Knuzweiler, Charles M. Galloway, Cecil R. Newman, Arlyn D.
Jacobson, Jemme Wickersham, Donald Dean Reuter, Sam B. Russell, Robert M. Roessler, Harold R.
Rahbain, Robert W. Holmes, Alvin Dornack, Charles T. Barry, Richard Anderson, Al Wasilowski,
Reidar E. Pederson, Milford Ready, Robert B. Matheson, Frank Ciminski, Dale R. Wei.rmer, Ray E.
Peins, Lyle H. Jensen, Elmer F. Becker, Herbert Winter, Floyd F. Flicker, William Loftus, Ardell
Flicker, Thomas W. Erickson, Tom Steiner, C. E. Burbank, Richard C. Schwarz, John R. Swenson,
Lewis J. Roessler, William J. Tointon, Lowell E. Macken, Sidney Ellstrom, Charles J. Tarpenning,
E. C. Johnson, Charles M. Serene, Jr., James Krudwig, and Lynn M. Cameron were each read.
Having been approved by the Plumbing Inspector, upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, the
licenses were granted.
The applications of: Jaque Ryan, Donald H. Nietz, Carl A. Jenke, Gerald B. Koenig,
Paul C. Denny, John J. Winkels, Edward M. Hoffman, John W. Miller, Everett A. Engel, Frank M.
Adair, Donald A. Brown, L. A. Kepp, Edwin H. Brown, Earl J. Squires, John H. Engel, Vincent
Huyber, and Everett Hicks for Master Electrician Licenses were each read. Having been approved
by the Electrical Inspector, upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Woodhouse Bros., Inc., Utility Sales & Engineering Co., G.
Roadway, Elmer C. Johnson, James Barry, Peoples Natural Gas Co.., H. W. Thompson, Edwards Sheet
Metal, and Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Co. for Hot Air Heating & Air Conditioning & Ventilating
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Contractors Licenses and -Gordon DeVogel, Keith L. McCaleb, Harvey Holtan, Raymond DeVogel, Earl
Meredith, Ralph Fischer, Philip R. Buske, Lloyd W. Fredin, Merle J. Runyan, Herbert C. Holets,
Glenn M. Petersen, E. Rolla Carson, Earl R. Williams, Gerald E. Miller, Lloyd G. Graen, Dennis M.
Nepstad, Daniel L. McCoy, Gary E. Person, Virgil L. Whipple, Willard E. Borden, James F. Beaver,
Howard W. Fieck, Leon M. Kaump, Thomas Kinsella, Lloyd E. Erickson, Michael J•. Jay, Joseph F.
Guzinski, Lawrence H. Arnold, Richard Remold, L. A. Potter, W. A. Ristow, Dave Dethmers, Raymond
Zobel, Grant A. Brunner, Clifford Flatterud, Harold Antonson, James P. Dolan, Paul Hennessey,
Boyd W. Pew, Clayton Whynaucht, Gustave F. Kuhn,,Wendell'Tof t, Vernon Volz, Carl H. Odell, Duane
E. Johnson, Robert T. Zoller, Edwin Staver, Karl M. Byboth"; Arlowe:W. Esau, Kenneth E. Everson,
Oswin H. Elker,•Robert V. Spratt, James P. O'Neill,' -Ronald E*.-Gat Robert F. McKenzie, Francis
Stevenson, Earl W. Ponto, Edward Girard, Claude A. Cowden, James Steele, Leonard L. Schnacky,
Lewis N. Johnson, Herman C. Priefer, Richard B. Hain, Otto Schlee, Keith French, James L. Keehn,
Edward Wodrich, Robert 0. Keehn, Albert Cook, Donald Hartman, William M. Keehn, Norman A. Wendt,
W. F. Sullivan, Norman Enevold, Richard H. Karlen, Thomas Murray, Allen C. Prier, Carl A. Owen,
Orlando A. Anderson, Harvey H. Wood, Winfield Gauthier, Norton J. Holzer, Clifford A. Aaby,
Howard A. Smith, Ernest A. Koperud, Ivan Lovelace, Thomas J. Brogan, Ronald E. Brogan, Robert
Vanderburg, Earl Holmberg, Russell G. Block, William L. Weaver, Joseph A. Blakley for Journeyman
Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Airconditioning Licenses were each read. Having been approved
by the Heating Inspector, dpon motion_by Wilson, second Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Emil J. Scheid, James Barry, Lamb Plumbing & Heating Co., Leslie
R-. Lance, H. Dornack & Sons, Inc., Bernard Kirckof, W. J.•Hankee Co., The Sanitary Co., Inc.,
William L. Gander, Robert W. Langton (Drainmaster), Fred Schnell, James A. Healy III, Rochester
Plumbing & Heating Co., Harris Plumbing & Heating, Ray E. Purves, George Krudwig, J. McClure
Kelly & Co., James W. Pfeffer, and Maass Plumbing & Heating Co. for Hot Water & Steam Heating
Contractor's Licenses; and applications of Arthur Falk, Raymond F. Hall, Stephen D. Davis, Kenneth
R. Gore, Ernest Zabel, Veryl Predmore, Edwin J. Hayertz, Philip J. Maass, Donald Schones, Ralph
Williams, Clair J. Dickman, Charles F. Hiley, Earl P. Speltz, Harold Gerths, Wm. R. Moore, Richard
Gerths, Reuben Enderson, Robert W. Beckel, Elmer Grimm, Robert E. Westlund, George Hines, Robert
Reint, Russell G. Martin, J. C.-Hanlon, Ruben Baker, John R. Swenson, Harold Swarts, Charles F.
Phelps, Gibson Baker, James A. Mitchell, Lawler J. Skelly, and Harold Dornack for Journeyman Hot
Water & Steam Fitter's Licenses were each read. Having been approved by the Heating Inspector,
upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor.thereof, the licenses were
granted.
The applications of: Naegele Sign Company, James D. Abel, Ace Sign Company, for
License to Erect and Maintain Signs, were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Cut-T-Cafe and Billiards, Cue & Cushion Billiards, Empress
Billiards, Recreation Lanes, Inc.., and Black's Billiards & Cafe for licenses to maintain a Pool
Hall were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by. Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
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The applications of: Recreation Lanes, Inc., Tropic Bowl, and Colonial Lanes
to operate and maintain Bowling Alleys were each read. Upon motion by Perry, second by
Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Kirckof Plumbing & Heating Co., The Sanitary Co., Inc.,
Viker & Sorenson, Inc., Kepp Company, Inc., and Gopher Sanitary Service, Inc. to connect with
Sewers and DrAins were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in
favor thereof, and having been approved by the City Engineer, the licenses were granted.
The applications of: Leland Fay, Weis Builders, Inc.,, The Kruse Co., Doyle Conner
Co., Phil Ryan, E. J. Vonch, Edward Mahoney, 0. A. Stocke & Co., Inc., and Stephen B. Woodward
for licenses to construct sidewalks were each read. Having been approved by the City Engineer,
upon motion by Hanlon, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were
granted.
The applications of The Tropic Lounge and the Hollywood -Bar, Inc., for licenses to
permit dancing in their establishments were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten,
and all voting'in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of Bemel Iron•& Metal, Inc., to buy junk was read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. to operate four ambulances
in the City of Rochester was read. These applications have been approved by the Board of
Public Health'& Welfare. So upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in varor
thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of Lysne Construction Co. to move a 1k story house from 1847 South
Broadway to 1708 ThirdaAvenue Southwest was read. This application had been approved by the
Building Inspector. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof,
the permit was granted and'they were authorized to move the house under the supervision of the
Building Inspector and Chief of Police.
The application of Blue•& White Cabs for transfer of their city taxi No. 35 from a
1962 Ford licensed 1GL158 to a 1965 Ford licensed 1HB931 was read. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Day, and all'voting in favor thereof, the transfer was granted.
The Contract Bonds ofQuarve & Anderson Co. in the amount of $6,450.00 with Seaboard
Surety Co.; Northwestern Refining Co. in the amount of $19,946.00 with the Agricultural.Insurance
Co.; Rochester Sand & Gravel in the amount of $7,550.00 with the Transamerica Insurance Co.;
Rochester Sand & Gravel in .the amount of $35,755.00 with the Transamerica Insurance Co.; Whiting
Press, Inc., in the amount of $3,860.00 with the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.; and The
American Oil Co. in the amount of $4,634.00 with Seaboard Surety Co. were each read. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the bonds were -referred to the Mayor
for approval.
The surety bond of Rochester Post -Bulletin Co. in the amount of $500.00 with
Fidelity & Casualty Co. Surety was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, the bond was
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The following license bonds were each read, and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day,
and all voting in favor thereof, the bonds.were approved,the surety thereon accepted, and the
bonds were prdered placed on,file: Peoples Natural Gas Division of Northern Natural Gas Co.,
William L. Gander d/b/a Gander Plumbing & Heating Co. (2), Edward M. Hoffman, each in the amount
of $1,000.00 with The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York; Barry Plumbing & Heating Co. (3),
Naegele Sign Company, Inc., Thompson -Yaeger, Inc., Carl A. Jenke, each in the amount of $1,000.00
with the, Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company; Healy Plumbing & Heating Co., and John A. Healy.
each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Seaboard Surety Company; Lamb Plumbing & Heating Co. (2)
in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Federal Insurance Company; James W. Pfeffer (2) in the amount
of $1,000.00 with the Planet Insurance Company; Sanitary Company, Inc. (3) in the amount of $1,000
with the Transamerica Insurance Company; George Krudwig (2), L. R. Lance (2), Richard.Tointon,
Fred W. Schnell (2), Maass Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. (2), Gopher Sanitary Service, Inc.,
Bemel Iron & Metal Co., Inc., Donald H. Nietz, Frank Adair, Paul C. Denny, Bernard Teigen & Ed
Kuntz d/b/a Kuntz .& Teigen each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company; 2 for
Robert W. Langton d/b/a Drainmaster, Ronald L. Harris (2), J. McClure Kelly & Co. (2), W. J.
Hankee Co., John W. Miller, Everett A. Engel, Edwin H. Brown, each in the amount of $1,000.00
with the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company; John J. Winkels, Donald Arthur Brown, and
Squires Electric Co., Inc., each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Capitol Indemnity Corpora-
tion; H. Dornack & Sons, Inc. (2), John H. Engel, each in the amount of $1,000.00 with The
Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation, Ltd.; Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. (2),
Ray Purvis (2), Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Co., Kepp Company, Inc. (2), Gerald B. Koenig, each
in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company; Kirckof Plumbing & Heating
Company (3), Edwards Sheet Metal, each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the American Casualty
Company; Scheid Plumbing & Heating (2) each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Empire Fire and
Marine Insurance Company; Woodhouse Brothers in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Agricultural
Insurance Co.; Gander Plumbing & Heating Co. in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Continental
Insurance Companies; Vincent Huyber in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Aetna Casualty and
Surety Company; George Milostan and Garfield Roadway, each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Ohio Casualty Insurance Company; Ryan's Electric in the amount of $1,000.00 with the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company; Lloyd Bennett in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Western
Casualty and Surety Company; Viker & Sorenson, Inc. ins the amount of $1,000.00 with the Travel-
ers Indemnity Company; Emil J. Scheid in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Empire Fire and Marine
Insurance Company.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending March 26, 1965 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and vivil feesreceived $3,515.00 and total remitted to
City Treasurer $2,755.00 and for the week ending April 2, 1965 showing total criminal fiines and
costs collected and civil fees received $3,023.00.and total remitted to City Treasurer $2,441.00
were each read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
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The recommendation of the Finance Committee that Mr. William Van Hook, Superintend-
ent of the Park Department, be authorized to attend a one -day school put on by the Shell
Chemical Company to qualify for the purchase of a new product called "Bidrin" used in the control
of,the Dutch Elm Disease, this school is being held at South Bend, Indiana on April 5, 1965, was
read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommenda-
tion was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be received on April 19,
1965 for "furnishing replacement Parking Meter Mechanisms for Existing Meters in City Parking
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Lot No. 2", 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 Council initiate a local
improvement project without petition for repaving and reconstructing curb and gutter on West
Center Street from Broadway to 4th Avenue West, was read: Alderman Day suggested that maybe
this project should only go to 3rd Avenue (the property between 3rd and 4th Avenue is owned by
the Post Office). C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that they had used Broadway to 4th
Avenue but anytime during the hearings the project could be decreased if the Council sowished.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project without petition for construction of sanitary sewer and water service
connections stubbed -in to the boulevard on Meadow Lane S. W. to serve Lots 25, 26, 27 and 40 in
North Sunny S& pes Addition, the surfacing of this street is under contract and the services
should be installed prior to the completion of the surfacing, was read. Upon motion by Eichten,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
sanitary sewer and water service connections stubbed -in to the boulevard on Meadow Lane S. W.
to serve Lots 25, 26, 27 and 40 in North Sunny Slopes Addition was referred to his office on
April 5, 1965 for Engineer's Preliminary Report, he reports that the improvement is feasible
and recommends their installation prior to the surfacing of the roadway which is under contract,
the estimated costs, made without.survey or plans are $1,600.00 was read together with the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had considered the above project and
recommend.it s construction with the actual costs of each service assessed to the building side
it serves. Upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project for "street modifications on llth Avenue S. E. from 13th Street S. E. to
16th Street S. E. at Mayo High School", these modifications are to provide for entrances to the
Mayo High School and the necessary revision of the roadway to accomodate the turning movements,
the School Board has been informed of the project and will accept this expense, was read,. Upon
motion by Eichten, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved.
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The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing street
modifications on llth Avenue S. E. from 13th Street S. E. to 16th Street S. E. at Mayo High
School was referred to his office on April 5 for Engineer's preliminary Report, and reports that
the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, the estimated costs is $40,750.00, wa
was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works1Commistee which stated that they
had considered the above project and recommend its construction with the total cost assessed to
the School Property, Outlots 2, 4 and 6 Meadow Park First Subdivision. Upon motion by Perry,
second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a certain petition requesting
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Street grading and surfacing, sanitarysewer, water main and service connections stubbed into the
boulevard in Wilson Hill Subdivision was referred to his office on July 7, 1964 and had been
examined, checked and found to be in proper form and to be signed by all of the four property
owners of record, representing 100% in frontage of property affected by the making of the
improvement which is petitioned, the Engineers report that the improvement is feasible and
recommend its construction, the estimated cost made without surveys or plans -is $20,190.00
.was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had
considered the above project and recommend its construction with the total costs assessed
equally to each of the 6 platted lots. Upon motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Riverside Sand &
Gravel Company for construction of sanitary sewer and water main (for future use) across the
right-of-way of Trunk Highway 52 in the SE'k NE'k Section 10-106-14, be accepted at the unit
prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion Mr -Caleb,
second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, except Alderman Perry who abstained, the
recommendation was approved.
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 ordinances duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Northwestern National Bank of Rochester.
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Upon motion by Wilson, second by -Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the First National Bank of Rochester. Upon
motion by Day, second by Perry,.and all voting mn favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company of
Rochester. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Rochester State Bank of Rochester. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by-Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution designating the First National Bank of Rochester, the Northwestern National
Bank of Rochester, the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company of Rochester and the Rochester State
Bank -as City Depositories for the fiscal year 1965-1966. Upon motion by Day, second by Perry,
resolution adopted.
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Resolution designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for
year 1965-66. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Perry,. resolution adopted.
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Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board on April 5,
1965 (approving rates). Upon motion by Day, second by Perry, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board on April 5,
1965 (consenting to assignement and transfer by Brainerd Video, Inc. to Jack Kent Cooke). Uponl
motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Crescent
Electric Supply Company. Upon motion by Wilson, second by.Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution setting salary of Women's Program Director for the year ending 12-31 -651
Upon motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb,.resolution adopted. Day voted "no"..
Resolution authorizing and directing City Clerk to advertise for proposals for
furnishing replacement parking meter mechanisms for existing meters in City Parking Lot No.
2. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for repave and reconstruct curb and gutter on West Center Street from Broadway to 4th Avenue
West. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for sanitary sewer and water service connections stubbed -in to the boulevard on Meadow Lane
S. W. to serve Lots 25, 26, 27 and 40 in North Sunny Slopes Addition. Upon motion by Eichten,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications for sanitary sewer and water service connections
stubbed -in to the boulevard on Meadow.Lane S. W. to serve Lots 25, 26, 27 and 40 in North
Sunny Slopes Addition. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,.resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for street modifications on llth Avenue S. E. from 13th Street S. E. to 16th Street S. E. at
Mayo High School. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications for street modifications on llth Avenue S. E. from
13th Street S. E. to 16th St. S. E. at Mayo High School. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for
street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer,.water main and service connections stubbed into
the boulevard in Wilson Hill Subidivision. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Riverside Sand & Gravel Companu for. installation
of a sanitary sewer and water main (for future use) across the r.o.w. of T.. H. 52 in the SEk
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Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment for construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in 9th Street S. W. from 13th to 14th
Avenue S. W. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a sanitary
sewer and water main in 9th Street Southwest from 13th to 14th Avenue Southwest. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Hanlon,.resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of rpoposed assess-
ment for widening and paving of EastCenter Street from 2nd Avenue to the Zumbro River. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for widening and paving of East
Center Street from 2nd Avenue East to Zumbro River. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment for construction of curb.and gutter on llth Avenue. Northeast from the south line of Peck's
6th Addition to the north line of Peck's 6th Addition. Upon motion by Perry, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a curb and
gutter on llth Avenue N. E. from the south line of Peck's 6th Addition to the north line of
Peck's 6th Addition. Upon motion by Perry, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted. 4
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed -assess-
ment for extension of sanitary sewer and service connections for 1800 Northwood Drive N. E.
Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment fro extension of sanitary
sewer and service connections to 1800 Northwood Drive N. E. Upon motion by Eichten, second by
McCaleb,-resolution adopted.
Alderman Hanlon moved that the four following resolutionsappropriating city funds for
various -purposes be considered by the Common Council as a single group, each alderman having
previously examined each individual resolution, Alderman Wilson seconded the -motion and all
voted in favor thereof. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by Hanlon, that the following
four resolutions be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries
declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted:
1. Resolution appropriating $174,353.47 from the General Fund and $74,722.92 from
the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the First National Bank of Rocjhester.
2. Resolution appropriating $1,523.97 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to the Bureau of Field Studies and Surveys.
3. Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to Alex P. Smekta, Mayor.
4. Resolution appropriating $1,363.05 from the General Fund, $940.48 from the
police Fund, $263.88 from the Auditorium Fund and $408.50 from the Parking Meter Fund and
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ordering.payment made to Woodhouse Brothers $220.00; Donald Steiner $550.00; Park Department
$589.95; H & H Electric Company $313.84; Universal Ford Sales, Inc. $629.64;:First National Bank
$263.88 and A. J. McCrudden $409.50.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authrozed and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Fire & Safety, Inc. $5.75; Bergan Key Shop $5.00; Weis Builders
$126.50; The Sherwin Williams Company $11.32; Hentges Glass Company $31.50; Model Lawlers $15.89;
Dieter Paper & Marine Supply $83.83; American Linen Supply $21.25; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk
$114.86; William Frutiger $61.28; Everett Knuth $51.00; Charles Dornack $53.31; Garnet Spring
$35.50; William Burrows $51.38; Walter Gordon $46.35; Whitings Printers $10.25; Schmidt Printing
Company $35.80; City of Rochester, P.U. $35.80; City of Rochester, P.U. $12.27; Marvin Law Book
Company $15.00; Alfred Heyn $63.60; Alfred Nelsen $19.87; Rochester Airport Company $38.83; Adams
$4.21; Robert Blakely $119.02; Warren Eustis $150.00; Rochester Pistol Club $22.00; American
Society of Planning Officails $30,00; C. A. Rottingham $72.00; Trautner Sales Company $47.56;
Sanitary Engineering Research Company $156.00; C. A. Armstrong $16.10.
From the Street & Alley Fund: City Service Oil Company $53.90; Michael Todd & Company,
Inc. $77.40; Firestone Stores, Inc. $66.47; Hall Equipment Company $21.30 and Rochester
International Sales, Inc. $33.98.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $15.00; The Sherwin Williams
Company $72.08; Fullerton Lumber Company $2.21; The Kruse Company $3.35; Disons Cleaners
$81.94; Electronic Engineering Service $122.40 and Drain Master.$30.00.
From the Police Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $1.92; Reeve's Drug Store
$2.78; Centruy Camera, Inc. $13.65; Electronic Engineering Service $25.00; Snyder's XXxxxvrx
Drug Store $11.70; Harry Evans, Reg. of Deeds $1.50; Nietz Electric Company $32.93; Art Sadlers
Body Shop $50.50; Gerald Kingsley $6.50; Williams Printing Co. $5.00; Northwestern University
339=; $185.00; Carl Briese.$5.00; Red Carpet Car Wash $19.50; Harolds Auto Electric $26.07;
National Buding & Parts $2.92; Reuben A. Rieck $90.00; Donald Silverberg $50.00; Eugene Greenberg
M. D. $35.00; Harvey E. Golden, M. D. $20.00; Whitings Printers $45.84;-Goodyear Service $42.26.
From the Music Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $1.10.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Rockwell Mfg. Company $9.25 and Schmidt Printing Co. $8.58.
Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, and all voting.in favor thereof, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 P. M.
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 hearing on the proposed.'
assessment for repaving and widening 3rd Avenue S..E. from 4th Street to 12th Street S. E. and
replace or extend sewer and water.services to certain properties abutting the repaving project
on 3rd Avenue S. E. from 4th to 12th Street S. E. C. A. Armstrong presented an outline of the
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the project, showing the area where the improvement went and the costs of construction. E. J.
Butlin of 523 - 3rd-Avenue S. E. was presented and inquired how this was to be paid; C.A.
Armstrong explained that it would be spread over a period of ten years with interest charged at
the rate of 5% on the unpaid balance and also it could be paid within 30 days without interest.
Mr. Veryl Anderson, representing the Bethel Lutheran Church, was present and inquired how this
charge was made; C. A. Armstrong informed him that all of their property had been charged at the
rate of $6.00 per front foot. Mr. Leslie Gray was present and inquired if the assessment
against Lot 12, Block 85, Moe & Olds Addition had been made against the Oil Company or against
the Justus Estate of which he was a part; C. A. Armstrong explained that the assessment was made
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against the property so the owners (Justus Estate) would be assessed. There was no one else
present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion
was then made by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, that the assessment
be proceeded with.
Alderman Wilson then introduced a resolution adopting assessment for repaving and
widening of 3rd Avenue S. E. from 4th Street to 12th•Street S. E. and replacing or extending sewer
and water services to certain properties abutting the repaving project on 3rd Avenue S. E. from
4th Street S. E. to 12th Street S. E., which was read. A motion was then made by Perry, second by
Eichten, that the said resolution be adopted as read; and all voting in favor thereof,.President
DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
President DeVries Stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
proposed assessment for construction of storm sewer in Bel Air Subdivision. There was no one
present wishing to be heard. C. A. Armstrong, City.Engineer, presented an outline of this .
project, showing where the improvement was made and the costs of construction. President DeVries
declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by Perry, that
the said assessment be proceeded with; all voted in favor thereof.
AldermanWBilson then introduced the following -resolution adopting assessment for
construction of storm sewer in Bel Air Subdivision, which was read. A motion was then made -by
Wilson, second by Day, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor
thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
petition for vacating the public utility easement in Crescent Park First Addition. There was no
one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. The
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated February 15, 1965, stating that they
find the easement along the north line of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Crescent Park 1st Addition is not
being used at this time and the utility companies have no objection to its abandonment and
recommend that this portion of the easement be abaondoned, was again read. A motion was then
made by Perry, second by Wilson, that the recommendation be accepted and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution vacating the said easement.
The recommendation
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President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
petition for vacating a portion of 3rd Street N. W. between 8th and 8k Avenue Northwest. C. A.
Armstrong stated that he did not think this should be vacated until the stipulations had been
met. Mr. G. M. Thompson, the petitioner was present, and stated that he was not aware that there)
were any stipulations. He was told that the stipulations were (1) that he pay the City the sum
of $350.00 and (2) have the property surveyed and staked out at his expense and a copy of the
survey certificate be delivered to the City. There was no one else wishing to be heard.
President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion wasthen made by Eichten,
second by Wilson, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution vacating the said
property when the stipulations had been met; all voted in favor thereof.
A resolution accepting.the dedication by the Mayo Foundation of a part of Outlot No. 6
in Meadow Park First Subdivision, Olmsted County, Minnesota for public street purposes as an
extension of 16th Street S. E., all as set forth in the instrument of dedication dated March 22,
1965, was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second by Day, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly
passed and adopted.
An Ordinance providing for the formation and government of the Police Department of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota (providing for one chief, two asst. chiefs, one records clerk,
four Police Captains, one Captain of Detectives, four Detectives, three Sergeants, one Captain
of Juvenile Officers, four Juvenile Officers and fifty-three Patrolmen, and eight part-time
School Traffic Supervisors) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Day, second by Eichten,
and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance
was given its second reading. Upon motion by Day, second by Eichten, and uponroll 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 McCaleb,that the said ordinance be adopted.
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President.DeVries declared the said ordinance duly
passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance regulating the storage,
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and disposal of refuse; providing for the licensing of refuse collectors; and pre-
scribing penalties for the violations of its provisions", was given its first reading.
A 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, was read:
1) Section.B. No Parking Zones, Streets, is hereby amended by adding thereto
Paragraph (81.5) to read in its entirety as follows:
•(81.5) Fifth Street Southeast on the north side of the street between
First Avenue Southeast and Third Avenue Southeast, at all times.
2) Section B. No Parking Zones, Alleys and Service Drives is hereby amended by
adding thereto Paragraph (1.5) to read in its entirety as follows:
(1.5) On both sides of the east -west alley which lies between West Center
Street and First Street Southwest from Sixth AVenue Southwest to Seventh
Avenue Southwest, at all times."
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all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted 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.second
reading.
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 ( S.E. quadrant
of U.S. 14-52 Standard Oil Companyy) was given its second reading. A motion was made by Perry,
second by Hanlon that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be given its second reading.
Upon roll cal Akdedrman McCaleb.votp_d " o"
inance annexing o tRe City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands
not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the South one-half of Section Thirty-five-,
Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (16thAvenue and
4th Street N. W.) was given its second reading.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution accepting the conveyance by Silver Acres
Inc. to the City of Rochester by warranty deed dated March 12, 1965, of the fee to a portion of
Block 2, Silver Acres Subdivision, Olmsted County, Minnesota, together with a portion of the east
(well site)
one-half of dedicated 21st Avenue Northwest lying adjacent thereto / was read. A motion was made
by Hanlon, second by Wilson, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor
thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution accepting the conveyance by Silver Acres,
Inc. to the City of.Rochester by warranty deed dated March 12, 1965, of a part of Block 2, Silver
Acres Subdivision, Olmsted County Minnesota and a part of 21st Avenue Northwest lying adjacent
thereto, for public park purposes, which was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second.by Day,
that the said resolution be adopted as read. Alderman Eichten questioned whether this acreage
which is about 1.5 acres was worthwhile accepting, because in the very near future the assessments
on this small piece would be about $4,000 and then the City would still have just a small park;
Alderman Day said he felt this was the best they could do in this area and he felt one care was
better than none; Mr. Virgil Elliott, a member of the Park Board, was present and stated that
they had revimed this previously and this was the best they could come up with at that time. After
further discussion a motion was made by Hanlon, second by Eichten, that acreage of the park site
land be rejected and upon roll call Day, McCaleb and Wilson voting "no" and Eichten, Hanlon,
Perry and DeVries voting "aye", President DeVries declared the motion carried. Alderman Hanlon
stated that he felt that this was too much money being paid for this much land.. Mr. Tom Wolf,
Attorney representing Silver Acres', Inc'. was present and stated hd did not think it was fair to
accept the well site and not the park site. Alderman Perry moved that this matter be tabled but
his motion was lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by McCaleb,
that the Council reconsider their action taken on the resolution accepting the well site, and
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"aye", the motion was carried and the matter was up for reconsideration. A motion was then
made by Hanlon, second by Perry, that the resolution accepting the well site be tabled until
May 3, 1965 and upon roll call Day, Hanlon, McCaleb and Wilson voting "no" and Eichten, Wilson
and DeVries voting "aye", President DeVries declared the motion lost. The original motion to
approve the resolution accepting the conveyance deeding the well site to the'City of Rochester
was again up for vote and upon roll call Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb, Perry, Wilson and
DeVries all voting "aye", President DeVries declared the motion carried and the resolution
adopted.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Wilson, that the Council reconsider their
action taken on the resolution to accept the park site. A motion was made by Hanlon, second
by Eichten, to table the motion to reconsider the action on the acceptance of the resolution
accepting the Park site until the meeting of April 19, 1965 and upon roll call Day, McCaleb
and Wilson voting "no" and Eichten, Hanlon, Perry and DeVries voting "aye", Presideet DeVries
declared the motion carried and the matter was tabled until April 19, 1965.
A motion was made by Perry, second by Hanlon, that the matter of accepting the Park site
be referred back to the Park Department for their study and upon roll call Day, Perry and DeVries
voting "aye" and Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb and Wilson voting "no", President DeVries declared the
motion lost.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution that the twelve story high rise apartment type
nursing home and accessory buildings are authorized to be constructed on Block 2 and Lot 2,
Block 3, Silver Acres Subdivision, as a Community Development Project in accordance with the
general development plan heretofore filed with the City, was read. A motion was made by Perry,
second by Day, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof,
President DeVries declared the resolution duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of poomoting
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare, by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan (changing Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of Silver Acres Subdivision to R-3 Multi -Family
Residence District - Medium Density and Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 3, Silver AcresSubdivision to
R-4 Multi -Family Residence District - High Density) was given its first reading. Upon motion by
Day, second by McCaleb, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were sus-
pended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and
upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the aodinance was given its third and final readin
A motion was then made by Day, second by Wilson, 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 Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the matter ofthe
acquisition of a parcel of land adjacent to Eastwood Park land was referred to the Finance
Committee.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting was
adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on Apr81J 12, 1965.
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David Bishop, Attorney representing Clarence Johnson, was present and inquired if any
further decisions had been made on Mr. Johnson's request to have a driveway on 5th Street N. W.
and requested that it be put on the agenda in the near future so they could find out where they
stand. A motion was then made by Eichten, second by McCaleb, that it be put on the agenda for
the meeting to be held on April 19, 1965; all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting
was adjourned until April 12, 1965 at 7:30 P. M.
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