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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 18, 1968.
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President DeVries called. the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following ,
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry,
Postier. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the minutes of
the meetings of March 14th, 1968 and March 13th, 1968 were approved.
President DeVries stated thisas being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects: i!
Hearing on concrete curb and gutter on 13th Avenue and 20th Street N. W. before
Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 26, Elton Hills 6th Subdivision. There was no one present wishing
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to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then ;
made by Day, second by Postier, to proceed with the project; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of sidewalk and curb and gutter on
the south side of 1st Street Northwest between 36th Avenue Northwest and 37th Avenue North-
west. There was no one present wishing to be heard. -President DeVries declared the
hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second by Folkert, that the II
assessment be proceeded with; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of concrete sidewalk on the east
side of 18th Avenue N. W. abutting Lots 1 through 22, Block 1, Sunset Terrace Addition.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing
officially closed. A motion was then made by Day, second by Ellison, that the assessment
be proceeded with; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of, curb and gutter in the 700 block
of 13th Avenue Northeast. 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 Folkert,
that the assessment be proceeded with; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of sidewalk on the north and west
side of 7th Place Northwest and the south and west side of 5th Place Northwest from 36th
Avenue Northwest to the east line of Lot 20, Block 24, in Country Club Manor 6th Addition;
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing
officially closed. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert, that the assessment
be proceeded with; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application for approval of revised community development project plan
for Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Lots 21 thru 32, Block 1, Northgate..Third Addition (Heritage Manor),I!�'
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing
officially closed. A motionwas made by Day, second by Folkert, that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application for approval of Community Development Project plan on Lots ;j
1-15, Block 4, Valhalla Fourth Subdivision.
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the proposed development. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President
DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Day, second by
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Ellison, instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution; all voted in
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f avor. .
Hearing on application to vary side yard and rear yard requirements of zoning
ordinance as they apply to Lot 4, Block 1, Homestead Addition (Homestead Memorial Church).
Mr. Richard White, Attorney representing the petitioners, was again present and urged that
the variance be granted. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President
DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second
by Perry, that the requested variance be granted and the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary resolution; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning districting on Lot 10, Christensen Sehl
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Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-2 District; and on Lots 1-6, Block 3 and.that part
of Outlot "A" Sehl's First Subdivision that lies south of Lot 1, First Evangelical United
Brethern Church Resubdivision of part of Outlot "A; and Block 4, Sehl's First Subdivision from
the R-1 District to the R-3 District. :Mr. Bernard Gilles of 348-24th Street N. E. was present
and requested that this be denied, he felt there was already enough land set aside for high
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rise apartments in this area. Mr. Richard Plunkett, Attorney representing the petitioner,
was present and urged that the petition be granted, he said this was a triangular piece and
was not suited to residential and on the east side it is now zoned as commercial and this
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could act as a buffer. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries
declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by
;j Larson, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance granting the requested
zone change; all voted in favor.
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The following bids were received for bituminous overlay on main taxiway and marking
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at the Rochester Municipal Airport: Leon Joyce Blacktop Company, in the amount of $163,783.15;
McGarry Bros. Inc. in the amount of $172,693.69; Komatz Construction Co. in the amount of
$153,412.35 and Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc. in the amount of $152,194.70; these bids were
opened earlier in the day and considered by the Airport Commission. The recommendation of
the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel Co.
in the amount of $152,194.70 be accepted was read and upon motion by Day, second by Larson,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
Bids for printing revisions to the Rochester Municipal Code of Ordinances. Only
one bid was received and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor,
the one bid was ordered opened. The bid of Whiting Press, Inc. in the amount of $8.34 per
page for 500 sets of revisions and $1.83 per page for 500 copies of the Heating; Ventilating
and Air Conditioning Code, making a total -of $4,973.25 was received; upon motion by Perry,
second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the bid was referred to the Finance Committee
and the City Attorney.
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Bids for construction of Bridge No, 55517 on East Center Street over the Zumbro
River. Only one bid was received. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, reported that nine
contractors had taken out plans and did not know why more did not bid, unless they all had
work and could not complete it by November 1, 1968, he said he did not think the Council
should open this bid unless they thought they would accept it if it were an acceptable bid.
The engineer's estimate in the amount of $351,014.00 was read. A motion was made by Day,
second by Larson, that the one bid be opened; all voted in favor. The bid of Tomax
Contracting Company in the amount of $358,183.80 was opened and upon motion by Perry, second
by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the bid was referred to the Public Works Committee and
Consulting Engineers.
The recommendation of the Public -Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the intersection of 19th Street and 19th Avenue Northwest relative to the need of traffic
control devices at this intersection and a report was received from C. A.Armstrong, City
Engineer and Mr. E. C. Bathers, Consulting Traffic Engineer; the committee recommends that
a fully actuated traffic control device be installed at this location and further recommends
that the City Engineer -be authorized to draw specifications so that bids can be advertised
for, in addition, the Committee is still studying this location -to determine what interim
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measures might be taken to improve pedestrian and traffic safety, was read. Mr. Rick Towey
was present representing residents in this area, he presented a petition with 400 signatures
supporting installation of a traffic signal and requesting adequate safety device or safety
measures until such time as -the permanent safety device is installed. Mr. Ken Mahoney of
1911 24th Street N. W. was present and stated that he was impressed with the thoroughness
and completeness that the Public Safety Committee had studied this with and thought it was
a good recommendation. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor the
recommendation was approved and the City Engineer was instructed to prepare the specification
A letter from Industrial Opportunities, Inc. -requesting extension of sewer and
water trunk and service lines to the proposed second addition of Valleyhigh Industrial Park
was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter
was referred to the Public Works Committee.•
A letter from the Board of Educations requesting that plans be initiated for the
use of a sanitary sewer, a strom sewer and water main to serve the new vocational school
was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the letter
was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from the Citizens Committee for Voyageurs National Park requesting that
the Council adopt a resolution supporting establishment of the Voyageurs National Park on
the Kabetogama Peninsula as recommended by the'National Park Service, was read and upon
motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the
Park Board -and they were requested to come back with a recommendation.
A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee recommending that the resolution
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Board give serious consideration to putting their management personnel into the classified
pay plan by January, 1969, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, the
recommendation was accepted and a copy was ordered sent to the Public Utility Board; all
voted in favor.
A letter signed by Tom 0. Moore, Planning Director designating Mr. Donald
Beckord, Operational Planner in the City Planning Department as the authorized representa-
tive to administer the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, was read. Upon motion by Postier,
second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same was approved.
A letter from Donald Birka of 2601 - 17th Avenue N. W. inquiring as to the status
of the action being taken to correct the flooding problem in the area surrounding 18th'to
12th Avenue Northwest along 26th Street, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison,
and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. Alderman
Perry, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, reported that a recommendation had been
submitted by the Engineers and would be considered by the Public Works Committee at their
next meeting and they hoped to be back at the next Council meeting with a recommendation.
Interested persons were invited to attend the meeting of the Public Works Committee.
A letter from Mrs. Elton Ellis of 1201 - 2nd Avenue N. W. requesting consideration
of signal lights on North Highway 63 at 17th Street turning into the Northbrook Shopping
Center and also on South Highway 63 at 14th or 16th Street S. W. at the south entrance of
Crossroads Shopping Center, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting
in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from Mrs. E. M. Barker, Public Relations Chairman of the Rochester
Symphony Guild, requesting permission to flay a banner, advertising the March 31st concert
by the Rochester Orchestra and Chorus, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison,
and all voting in favor, the request was approved, said banner to be hung under the
supervision of the Building Inspector.
A letter from the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency stating that they
reviewed the preliminary engineering study of alternate methods to reduce the use change by
the City for treating industrial waste, was read.. President DeVries.ordered the letter
placed on file.
A letter from A. F. Welte submitting a petition with about 70 signatures re
dumping of sewage into Lake Zumbro was read. President DeVries ordered the same placed on
file.
A copy of a letter from the City Clerk to the Charter Commission stating that
the supplementary petition, to amend the Charter of the City of Rochester relative to
public re -development projects of urban renewal, had been examined and found to be properly
attesed and to contain the required number of signatures, was read. President DeVries
ordered the letter placed on file.
A letter from the County Highway Engineer submitting copies of maintenance
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and County Road "D" for the year, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folker�,
the agreement was referred to the Public Works Committee; all voted in favor.
The resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (a) requesting permission to
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enter into contract with Adolfson and Peterson, Inc. for extensions to Silver Lake Power j
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Plant in the amount of $1,521,700.00 (b) requesting permission to enter into contract with �I
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for transformers in the amount of $5,622.00 (c) request-
ing permission to enger into contract with S. M. Supply Company for 40 distribution I
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transformers in the amount of $5,288.00 and (d) requesting permission to enter into contractli
with Tonka Equipment Company for Heater Drain Pump in the amount of $1,944.00, were each i
read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolutions it
were adopted.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting approval of Change jI
Order #1 to the contract with Adair Electric Company for office remodeling at the Silver
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Lake Plant, total amount $85.00, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, �I
and all voting in favor, the resolution was approved. II
Resolutions requesting permission to reinvest $150,000.00 for certificates of
deposit maturing July 15, 1968 at the Northwestern National Bank and to reinvest
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$150,000.00 for certificates of deposit maturing March 18, 1968 at the First National Bank,
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adopted by the Public Utility Board, were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by
Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolution was approved.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting approval of the �I
salaries as set for the year 1968 was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, andlj
all voting.in favor, the resolution was approved. �I
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The following petitions were presented and upon motion by Folkert, second by
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Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning
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Commission:
1. Petition of C. C. Madden for annexation of Lot 56, North Sunny Slopes. j
2. Petition of Church of Resurrection for annexation of land.
3. Petition of Ge. & Mildred Dose for change of zoning on Lot 18,
Allendale from R-1 to B-3 District.
4. Petition for change of zoning of Church of Resurrection in Meadow
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Park from not zoned at this date to R-3 District.
5. Application for plat approval of final plat of Indian Heights II Subdiv.
6. application for preliminary plat approval of Northen Hills First Subdivision.
7.- application for preliminary plat approval of replat of Lots 34 thru 36,
and west 36 feet of Lot 33, Block 41, Northern Heights.
8. application for plat approval of Church of the Resurrection, preliminary.
Letter from Rochester Barracks 923, Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A.
stating that at a meeting of their members on March 8, 1968 they voted to oppose the
present proposal of our Federal Government in its present form of Urban Renewal for the
City of Rochester, was read. President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The -Icrecommendation of the Finance Committee requesting authorization for Mr.
Folkert, Mr. Postier and two representatives each from the Police and Fire Association to
consult with pension actuaries (Hewitt & Associates) regarding police and fire pensions,the
consulting fee charged to be $150.00, was'read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison,
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and all voting in favor, the request was approved.
The recommendation -of the Public Works Committee recommending that the first
sentence of the first paragraph of a recommendation from the Public Works Committee adopted
on March 13, 1968 authorizing a study of the suburban problems as they relate to the future
growth of the City of Rochester be amended to read as follows, was read: "The Public Works
Committee recommends that the Planning Department be instructed to study the suburban problems
(I as they relate to the future growth of the City of Rochester and that Robert Halloin be
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specifically assigned as the principal researcher on this study". Upon motion by Perry,
second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the City lease the F. E.
Williams Estate parking lot from the Park and Recreation Department for the sum of $300.00
per month commencing on or about June 1, 1968 and use so much of it as necessary to provide
essentail employee parking and meter the remainder for one -hour limit, public parking to
supplement the needs for public parking of patrons of the City Hall, was read. Upon motion
by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a study be made by E. C.
Bathers, Consulting Traffic Engineeras to the need for traffic control devises at the
intersection of 3rd Street and First Avenue Southwest, was read. Upon motion by Day,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a truck loading zone be
established on the south side of West Center Street for a distance of 45 feet, more or less,
west of the alley between the Kahler Hotel and the Kahler parking ramp, this truck loading
zone would be in effect between the hours of 6:60 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, except Sunday;
in addition, the Committee recommends that the passenger loading zone on the south side of
West Center Street east of 2nd Avenue be shortened from 70 feet, more or less, to 50 feet,
more or less, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that bids be advertised for
furnishing fire hose for the Fire Department, said bids to be opened at 11:45 A. M. on
April 8, 1968 and considered by the Common Council on April 15, 1968, was read. Upon
motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Tomax Contracting
company for the base bind in the amount of $358,183.80 be accepted for the construction
of Bridge 55517 on East Center Street over the Zumbro River, was read. Upon motion by
Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project
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side of llth Avenue N. W. from 16th to Avenue N. W. to 19th Street N. W. and on the east
side of T. H. 52 frontage road from 16th St. N.W. to a point 200 feet north of 16th Street
N. W., they feel that these sidewalks are necessary to provide for safe pedestrian ways
in these locations and recommend that they be installed in conjunction with the proposed
reconstruction of the frontage road, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that the Water Department
has requested that the City adopt the following kequirments in the installation of new
water services in new subdivision developments, was read: (1) all new services installed by
Watermain Contractor from main to Curb Stop Valve be 1" copper (2) the Curb Stop Valve
shall be an Oriseal Curb Valve (Mueller Mark KK No. 15154 or equal) and recommend that
this request be made known to contractors, builders, and developers and their comments
invoted before action is taken. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in
favor, the recommendation was referred back to the Public Works Committee, they to meet
with the builders, developers, etc'� and then report back to the Council.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that bids be advertised for furnishing
and installing carpet and padding in selected offices of the City Hall, bids to be opened
at 11:00 a. m. on March 28, 1968and to be considered by the Common Council on April 1, 1968
was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by .Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendati,
was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the bid of Whiting Press, Inc.
in the amount of $4,973.25 for revisions to the Rochester Municipal Code of Ordinances be
accepted, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved.
The following recommendation of the Finance Committee was read:
"To: Mayor and Common Council
From: Finance Committee
Subject: Graham Property
The Common Council referred the question of whether or not it would be
feasible to purchase the Graham property on Third Avenue Southeast for
public use.
This parcel of land consists of approximately 16 acres of level land. The
Graham residence is located on this parcel. All utilities are readily
available to this property, with the exception of steam lines.
The County Assessor has a market value of $223,540 for the land and building,
or approximately $14,000 per acre.- However, 3.53 acres were recently sold
at $20,000 per acre.
The site is shown on the City's Adopted Land Use Plan as being best suited for
future industrial use. It is bounded on the west by South Broadway and on
the east by Third Avenue Southeast, and is easily accessible by automobile
from all parts of the urban area and region.
Inquiries were made as to the availability of this property and information
was provided in confidence as follows:
1. That a developer has an option to purchase the 16 acres and the
option is renewable every 60 days.
2. That the developer is planning a retail facility and plans to*be in
operation by 1969.
3. That the purchase of the property is conditioned on the ability to rezone
the property.
It would appear that the Council should first determine the need or desirability
of acquiring this site for public use. Public facilities that may be needed in
the future are: Audito.rIum or Exhibition Arena, City Hall, Library, Historical
Building, Central Maintenance Garage or Fire Station.
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We are therefore requesting that this matter be discussed before the Common
Council at its regular meeting on March 18, 1968.
Finance Committee
sl Vincent D. Folkert, Chairman
s/ W. Wayne Ellison
sl Rzchard J. Postier"
Alderman Folkert stated that before they went ahead and got an appraisal on this property
or discussed it with the Graham family they wanted to know if the Council was actually
interested in acquiring the property and not just in getting general information. Alderman
Postier stated it was the only undeveloped tract in downtown Rochester and if it is needed
now is the time to buy it for future use. After discussion a motion was made by Perry,
second by Ellison, that this recommendation be referred back to the Finance Committee and
they consult with the County Officials and School Authorities as to the possible uses of
this.area either alone or combined; all voted in favor.
The following recommendation of the Public Safety Committee was read:
"The Mayor and Common Council
City of Rochester
n�. City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Emergency Ambulance Service
Gentlemen:
The present Safety Committee and prior Safety Committees of the Common Council
have, over a period of several years, periodically considered the need to
Yassure or guarantee to the residents and visitors of this community that a high
quality emergency standy ambulance service is and will continue to be available,
and have periodically considered the admonitions of our local ambulance company,
Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc., that the emergency ambulance service provided
by it was in danger of being discontinued because of the financial losses being
suffered in that operation.
Two Citizens Committees composed of persons having a direct knowledge of the
needs and requirements of this community for emergency ambulance service, have
studied the problem and made definite written recommendations to the Common
Council.
In addition, the possibility of an intergovernmental agreement between the City
of Rochester and the County of Olmsted has been explored and will continue to be
explored with the ultimate goal in mind of joint action to provide or guarantee
the provision of emergency ambulance service.
Based upon this extensive investigation and consideration of the matter by your
Safety Committee and based upon the report of the Citizens Committee to Study
Emergency Ambulance Service dated February 8, 1968, copies of which have been
previously supplied to the Mayor and each member of the Common Council, we, the
undersigned members of the Safety Committee recommend that the City of Rochester
undertake to contract on an annual basis with Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc.
to provide minimum standby emergency ambulance service and other public services
upon the following basic terms and conditions:
In consideration of the payment by the City of Rochester of $15,000 in equal
monthly installments, Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. would agree to provide
and maintain the following services:
(1) Twenty-four hour seven day per week emergency ambulance service with a
minimum of two trained attendants and a fully equipped ambulance available.
(2) Standby disaster service where needed by the City.
(3) Full participation in civil defense activities.
(4) American Red Cross first Aid instruction to Police and Fire Department
personnel, nursing schools and other interested groups.
(5) Participation in community demonstrations on first aid and safety measures
to citizen groups.
(6) Emergency standy coverage for community dffFaiytYatportsoevents, county
fairs and major public gatherings.
In addition to the foregoing, the proposed contract would include a maximum
rate schedule for emergency ambulance service. Reductions in emergency ambulance
rates will be made as a result of the consideration paid by the City to guarantee
the maintenance of such service.
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It is further recommended that this proposed contract be reviewed prior to its
expiration to determine the need and desirability for renewal.
Respectfully submitted,
s/ Dewey Day
s/ W. Wayne Ellison
s/ Robert L. Larson"
Mayor Smekta read a letter signed by Sherwood Courrier who offered his service if he could
win a city contract for city service, he said he would offer the service for $8,000.
Alderman Perry stated he did not think the Council should go ahead and enter into this
contract without first hearing this other company. Alderman Day stated that he did not
believe that the proposal submitted by Mr. Courrier would be of the same quality thatGold
Cross gave, he said the contract is just for one year and could be reviewed at that time.
Mr. John Perkins, owner and operator of G61d Cross, said the contract is needed because the
' firm has been losing money on its emergency operation, however, the firm showed an overall
profit. Mr. Richard Plunkett, Attorney was also present and urged that this contract be
granted. A motion was made by Day, second by Ellison, that the recommendation be approved
and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the contract and upon roll call and all voti
in favor; except Alderman Perry who voted "no", the motion was carried.
A motion was made by Perry, second by Day, that the Public Safety Committee
consider crossing guards at the areas in Meadow Park and all other areas in the City where
children are crossing; all voted in -favor:
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission submitting the review of
application requesting a waiver of the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance to convey
property by metes and bounds description on part of Block 6 and part of Block 9, Sunset
Terrace 2nd Addition and recommending that the conveyance be disapproved, was again read.
The recommendation of the Planning'and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application to vary the rear yard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as they
w ould apply to a proposed lot to be made up of part of Block 9 and part of Block 6, Sunset
Terrace Addition;'they find that the property for which a variance is requested is presently
a part of a larger parcel of•land and as such it does not exist as a lot, the applicant,
however, has made application to divide the large parcel by metes and bounds conveyance; if
this lot split is approved, the new lot will be shallow in depth and while it will have ample
frontage and'lot area the buildable area will be somewhat limited, there'will be sufficient
buildable area for a two family dwelling to be constructed but not to the floor plan as pro-
posed, the applicant has had control over the parceling of this entire block so it is
conceivable that this siatuation could have been avoided, they feel the application is based
upon conditions of self-imposed hardship and does not meet the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and therefore recommend it be denied, was again read. Mr. Stanley Mohn, owner of
the property was present and shoed a sketch of what he planned to do. Upon motion by Folkert
second by Postier, a hearing on the variance was set for 7:30.P. M. on April 1, 1968 and the
owner was to submit the necessary conveyances for easements; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Ellison, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
recessed at 9:50 P. M.
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The meeting was called to order again at 10:00 P. M. with all members
The applications of Charles Hughes, Donald DeKeyrel, Thomas Haen,
Edwin Woodrich, Donald Welsh, Reuben Gilbertson, LeRoy Welke, Donald McLaughlin and Gordon
Gosselyn for Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Worker's License;
the applications of Charles Nelsen, Stepehen Davis and Jerry Mullenbach for Journeyman Hot
Water and Steam Fitter's License; and the application of Floyd C. Goodwater for Journeyman
Plumber's License were each read and upon.motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all
voting in favor, the licenses were granted.
The application of Blue & White Cabs for transfer of License No. 37 from
a 1965 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth and License No. 34 from a 1965 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth was read
and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the transfers were
granted.
The applications of J. Henry Bourret (Old Heidelberg); Warrior of
Rochester Company; Depot House, Inc.; Skyways of Rochester, Inc.; Town House of Rochester,
Inc.; Hotel Carlton;_Sonar Hotel Corporation; Tropic Lounge, Inc.; Harry's Bar Inc.; The
Kahler Corporation; Floren Erdman - The Hollywood; The Normandy Bar; Michaels Supper Club
Inc.; Louis Bar; Roxy, Inc.; G & A Grubb, Inc.; B. P. 0. E. Elks Club $1091; Fraternal Order
of Eagles Aerie #2228; American Legion Club; A. F. of L. Union Club; and Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Whitlock Sonnenberg Post for renewal of "On Sale" Intoxicating Liquor License were each
read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were
granted.
The license bonds, each in the amount of $3,000.00 of Skyways of
Rochester, Inc. with Northwestern National Ins. Co. as surety; Michaels Supper Club, Inc.
with Rravelers Indemnity Company as surety; The Kahler Corporation and.Sonar Hotel Corporation
with The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York as surety; Town House of Rochester, Inc. with
American Casualty Company of Reading, Pa. as surety; Hotel Carlton with U. S. Fidelity and
Guaranty Co. as surety; The Old Heidelberg and Harry's Bar Inc., with The Aetna Casualty and
Surety Company as surety; The Roxy Bar, Depot House, Inc., A. F. of L. Union Club and Veterans
of Foregin Wars with Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company as surety; Louies Bar, the
Normandy Bar and G. & A. Grubb, Inc. with State Surety Company as surety; B. P. 0. E. Elks
Club, the Hollywood Bar with Western Surety Company as surety; the American Legion Club,
The Tropic Lounge, Inc., Fraternal Order of Eagles and Warrior of Rochester Company with
Westchester Fire Insurance 'Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by Postier,
second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon
accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
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:
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• Resolution adopting assessment for construction of sidewalk on the north and west
side of °7th Place N.W. and the south side of 5th•Place N.W. from 36th Avenue N.. W. to the east
line of Lot 20, Block 24,--in Country Club Manor 6th Addition. Upon motion by Folkert, second
by Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for construction of -sidewalk and curb and gutter
on the south side of 1st Street N. W. between 36th Avenue N. W. and 37th Aveneue N. W. Upon
motion by Larson, second by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for construction of curb and gutter in the 700
block of 13th Avenue N. W. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for concrete sidewalk on the east side of 18th
Avenue N. W. abutting Lots 1 thru 22, Brock 1, Sunset Terrace Addition. Upon motion by
Larson, second by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for transformers. -Upon motion by Folkert, second by
Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to purchase $150,000 certificates of
deposit at First National Bank for Elec. Dept.-Depr. Reserve. Upon motion by Larson, second
by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to purchase $150,000 certificates of
deposit from Northwestern National Bank for Elec. Dept.�Depr. Reserve. Upon motion by Larson,
second by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Adolfson
and Peterson, Inc. for construction of extensions -to Silver Lake Plant. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with S. M.
Supply Company for 40 Distribution Transformers. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert,
resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Tonka
Equipment Company for heater drain pump. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resoluti
adopted.
Resolution authorizing•execution of change order No. 1 to contract with Adair
Electric Comapany for remodeling of Silver Lake Plant. Upon motion by Folkert, second by
Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by Public Utility Board setting salaries
for employees of the Public Utility Department for 1968. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Blkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids for installation of modified fixed time traffic signal
at 14th St..N. W. and 3id Avenue N. W. and at Elton Hills Drive and 14th Avenue N.W. Upon
motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommend-
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19th Street N. W. and on the east,s,ide of T. H. 52 frontage road from 16th Street N. W. to
a point 200 feet north of 16th Street N.W. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson,
resolution adopted. ,
Resolution ordering bids for furnishing and installing carpet and
padding in selected offices ofCity Hall. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids for furnishing firehose for the Fire Department. �II
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted. ,
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Resolution directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement for
engineering servicesvith K & S Construction Company. Upon motion by Larson, second by 1
Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc. for bituminous
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overlay on Main taxiway and marking. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution
adopted. �I
Resolution appointing and designating the Commissioner of Aeronautics
as Agent of the City of Rochester. Upon, motion by Larson, second by Folkert, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on vacating sidewalk easements located
between Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Carroll'ssecond Addition and Lots 7 and 8, Block 5,
Leitzens Fifth Addition. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of TomaxConstruction Company for construction
of Bridge No. 55517 on East Center Street. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert,
resolution adopted. 1�
Resolution accepting bid of Whiting Press, Inc. for revisions and {�
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additions to the Rochester Municipal Code. ,Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson,`
resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the parking resolution as follows:
1) Section D, Truck Loading Zones, is hereby amended by adding thereto ( •
Paragraph (1.3) to read in its entirety as follows: j
(1.3) South Broadway on the east side of the street 35 feet
more or less in front of the premises known as 416 South j
Broadway between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday.
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, resolution adopted.
Resolution designating 3.43 miles of streets in the City of Rochester
as Municipal State Aid Streets. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, resolution
adopted.
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A motion was made by Postier, second by Ellison, and passed unanimously that j
the monthly bills in the amount of 71 531.71 list of which is attached hereto, be approved �I
and ordered paid. �)
Upon motion b Da second b Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting
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