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RECORD OF OFFICIAL. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., March, 30, 194
Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall, in
said City, on March 30, 1942.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: Lemmon, Anderson, Bowers,,Hanson, Mrachek and
Yaeger. Absent: Williams, due to illness.
Upon motion by Bowers, second by Mrachek, the minutes of the meetings of
March 13th, and March 23rd, 1942;.were approved.
Mr. Walter,Biegel, representing the Plumbers in the City of Rochester,
appeared at the meeting and stated that the plumbers thought some changes should
be made in the State Plumbing Code before the Plumbing Ordinance be adopted. He
also recommended the adoption of an emergency pl-ambing.ordinande.to be used dur=
ing the duration of the War.
President Lemmon stated that the Common Council would be willing to
meet with a committee from the Plumber's Organization to discuss the matter, be-
fore the Code be -adopted.
A communication from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways,
stating that under the present War emergency they were not prepared to say at thi
time how far they were willing or able to go in Highway Department expenditures
for the work now under agreement to be done on Twelfth Street Southeast, was read
and President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
The City Engineer's specifications for a Flusher Tank and motor fur use
in the City Engineer's Department and estimate of cost of same, was read and Pres-
ident Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file. .
A communication from_the Office for Emergency Management, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, notifying the City that its application to acquire a new truck for use
in the City Engineer's Department had been disapproved, was read, and President
Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
A request by A. Beatrice Prather for permission to construct a private
garage at No. 1117 First Avenue Northeast and a statement.of acquiescensce signed
by three property owners, was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Andersot
same was referred to the Zoning Board.
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
garch, 29, 1942, showing criminal fines and costs collected $249.50, civil fees
received $14.60, and conciliation court fees $4.00, was read, and having been
reviously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that same be
laced on file.
The application of the Arthur Hotel for a license to sell cigarettes at
etail was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Bowers, the license was granited.
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Applications for Retailers Off Sale Liquor License, signed by Leo Huey,
Andrew Chafoulias, R. M. Graen and Joe Wallace, each with a surety bond in the sun
of $1000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety; the applications signed by
Chris Margellos, and Emanuel Kostakes, each with a surety bond in the sum of
$1000.00 with the Western Casualty.& Surety Company; the application of Hazel V.
Kitzman, together with a surety bond in the sum of $1000.00 with the Fidelity &
Deposit Company of Maryland as surety; and the application of Robert'P. Kennedy
together with a surety bond in the sum of $1000.00 with the Standard Accident and
Insurance Company as surety, were each read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
Anderson, the said licenses were granted, the bonds approved, the sureties thereon
accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
A letter signed by Delos Bailey requesting that he be granted an On Sale
Liquor License was read, and he was requested to.present a formal application with
.the required certificates and bond at the meeting to be held on April 6, 1942.
The application of Martin Stolz for a permit to place and maintain a
Isign at 311 First Avenue Southwest was read, and up&n motion by Bowers, second by
jMrachek the permit was granted.
The contract bond of the Union Asphalts & Roadoils, Inc. of Kansas. City'
Missouri in the sum of $7672.00 with .the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company of
Hartford, Connecticut as surety was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
Yaeger, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and itwasordered that
same be placed on file.
The following claims were read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
Yaeger, the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon •the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Theo. Tollefson, City Treasurer, $1.50; Herman
G. Stocker, $2.64; J.E.Domke, $5.00; James O'Malley, $5.00; Mrs. James F. Coon,,
$5.00; P.F.Donovan, $5.00; Emil E. Richter, $5.00; Nellie Martin, etal, $2.64;
Henry G. Smith, $5.00; G. C.Putnam, $1.00; L. A. Greenwood, $3.12; John & Walter Engl
$3.66; Dorathea L. N'erese,etal, $2.96; Weber & Judd, $9.19; Henry Lindberg, $17.50
Joe J. Schuster, $17.50; James Beatty, $25.00; Lloyd Fryer, $5.00.
From the Street &Alley Fund: Theo. Farak, $16.60.
From'the Sewer Fund: O'Neil & Crawley, $2.50; Sta-Vis Oil Co., $47.8g.
From the Park Improvement Fund: General Fund, Code 31, $195.03; General
Fund, Code 31, $60.06.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $240.00 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the St. Paul Stampworks for 3000 bicycle
licensetags, which was read.
Upon motion by Bowers, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
ac
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,adopted as read, and'all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
jsaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced'.a resolution appropriating $200.70 from the
(General Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Public Utility
(Department, for steam heat for City Hall, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson., second by Bowers that the saidresolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
(said resolution duly passed' -and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $214.50 from the
General Fund and $4.22 from the Street &.Alley Fund and ordering payment Imade to
Amundsen's Paint Store, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second_by.Mrachek that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof; President Lemmon declared the
(said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Bowers introduced a resolution appropriating $94-79 from the
General Fund, $2.00 from the Street &`Alley Fund, and $4 252.61 from the Lighting
Fund, and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Public Utilities for
,light and water"used, which was read. .
Upon motion by Bowers, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
ladopted as read; and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
(said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $974.02 from the
(Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 31, for
'insurance on Mayo Civic Auditorium, which was read.
Upon.motion by Mrachek, second by.Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof- President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $427.90 from the
,Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 31, for
In'suran'ce on Williams Estate, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Bowers that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said 'resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $697.09 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 31, for
insurance on various park properties, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Mrachek' that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution adopting specifications and es-
timate of cost and ordering bids for a new flusher tank and motor for use in the
City Engineer's Department, said bid to be' -received and opened at 7:30 o'clock
P.M. April 1-3, 1942, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Bowers -that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting.in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Mayor Grassle stated that he wished to.take this opportunity to thank
Alderman Anderson and Alderman Bowers,.the two retiring members of the Council, fo
their services in the governing body of the.City, and for the cooperation he had
had during the two years which they had served.
Aldermen Bowers and Anderaon.each expressed their,appreciation of the
cooperation they had had from the'Mayor and the other members of the Common Coun
cil and stated that they felt it had been a pr.ivilege'to serve their community.,
Chief of Police H. N. Tompkins, recommended that an order. be placed for
the proposed schoal signs as it would require some time beforesame could be
shipped..,He also recommended that a complete overhaul job on the -engine of one
of the Police Cars be done,.at this time instead of purchasing a ne-w car.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson the matter was referred to the
Police Committee.and Chief of Police with power to'act.
Upon motion,by Bowers, second by Mrachek the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk