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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1947: 3 45 • • 1 1 • • 1 r 2. 194 regular r;inutes of a/meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,. held in the Council Chambers in the_City Hall, in said City on ,September 2, 1947. President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen_ Akenhead, Fo: , Fryer, Kennedy, Kjerner, and Yaeger. Absent: ITO no. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the minutes -of the meetings of August 4th and 18th, 1947 were approved. President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second hearing on the construction of a watermain in loth Street Southeast from 9th to loth Avenue Southeast. There was no one_present wishing to be heard. - President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for _ receiving and opening bids for the resurfazir_g of certain streets and alleys in th!e City of Rochester. The bid of Fielding .& _Shepley Inc. in the amount of $8,936.00 was received and opened. - President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for ; receiving and opening bids for -furnishing a 11 to 2 ton -dump truck for use in the City Engineers Department.- The followi-ng bids were received and opened: Clements Chevrolet Company $2673- 10, Universal Motors, Inc.-$2,990. 7-0 and Ellis Motor Co., $2, 620.00. ' Mr. John Lobb, representing the Rochester Airport Company, appeared befoz the Council and explained a proposed contract between the Federal Government and the Rochester Airport, which would allow United States planes to land on the airport in Rochester. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the matter was referred to the Rochester Airport Company. The -recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the contract foi resurfacing streets and alleys in Rochester be awarded to Fielding & Shepley Inc. for the sum of $9936.00 was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second -by Akenhead, the recommendation was accepte)ci. The recommendation -'of the .Street & Alley Committee, that the contract for furnishing 0n.e 1; Ton Dump Truck with 3 to 4 Cubic Yard Box be awarded to Ellis Motor Company- for the sum of $2620.00 was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the recommendation was accepted and the City Clerk was authorized to return the checks of th-e unsuccessf-ul -bidders. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that .Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2,' of Parkins Addition be -annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upor. motion by 'Kjerner, second by Fox, .-the same was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, of Parkins Addition to the City of Rochester. The recommendation .of ,the Board Zoning that Lots 8, 9 and 12, Block 48, 346 Morse & Sargeants Addition be changed from a residential to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the same was approved andthe City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance • changing Lots 9, 9 and 12, Block 48, Morse & Sargents Addition to a commercial zone. The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the following described property be changed from a residential to a industrial zone was read: Beginning ' at a point at the intersection of Seventh Street Northwest and Ninth Avenue • Northwest, if extended in a Southerly direction; thence in an Easterly direction along the South line of Seventh Street X0rthwest 96.9 feet; thence South parallel with Ninth Avenue Northwest, if extended, a distance of 150 feet; thence in a Westerly direction 96.9 feet; thence North to the place of beginning. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment ,to the Zoning Ordinance changing the above described property to a industrial zone. Mr. H. S. Patterson appeared before the Council -in regard to leasing property owned by himself. After hearing mr. Patterson, Mayor Mcquillan announced the appointment of Per. Emil Heintz to the Committee to be appointed to study rent, controls in the City of Rochester. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics, tranc- mitting an approved copy of "Request for Authority for Expenditure of Funds" on the Fielding Shepley, Inc. contract and the "Appointment of Engineer for .the Preparation of Plans and Supervision" of the same contract was read and the same was ordered placed on file. A copy of a letter from the Board of Park Commissioners to the City Water Department approving the drilling of a well in Soldiers Field was read and President Lemmon referred the same to the Street & Alley Committee. A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Southeast from 12th to 13th Street Southeast was read and the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee. The appointment, by Knute Olson, City Assessor, of 0. J. Anderson as Deputy Assessor to fill the vacancy in the City Assessor's office was read and • upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, •the same was approved. The request of Local No. 556, Plumbers and Steamfitters Union of Rochester that a Licensed Plumber be selected to fill the office of Plumbing and Heating Inspector was read and the same was ordered placed on file. • Two copies of a contract between the City of Rochester and Bemel Bros. for salvage privileges PA the Rochester Dump Grounds, which had been returned from the Mayor's office unsigned were presented and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, action on the same was deferred until the next Council meeting. The request of Rochester Lodge No. 1091, B.P.O.E. Elks for permission to ,47 • • 1 1 E • I operate a bingo game on September 17, 1947 for its membership and ladies was .read and the same was ordered placed or. file. The request of the Rochester Community Theater to use space in the building known as the old library building on the corner of 1st Avenue and 2nd Street Southwest was read and the same was ordered placed on file. The following communication from the Firemen's Civil Service Commission was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Akenhqad, the appointments were approved: "Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota Rochester, Minnesota Dear Sirs: At a meeting, Thursday, August 28, the Firemen's Civil Service Commission voted to accept four new men into the fire department. We have notified them to start work September 1, If this doesn't meet with your approval, please notify us at once. The names are Russell Smith, Wm. Wenzel, Joe Wenzel, and John A. Toogood. Yours truly, Chris G. Vail, Sec." The resignation of Mr. Chris G. Vail from the Rochester Fireman's Civil Service Commission was read and upon motion by -Fryer, second by Fox, the same was accepted. The request of Knute Olson, City Assessor, for a committee to assist in, the reappraisal of the land values in the Industrial Zones and the Outlying Commercial Zones in the City of Rochester for the 1949 assessment was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fox, Theo. Franke, John Huyber and Andrew Koehnen were appointed to act on the said committee. A protest against the construction of a business building to be used as a dental clinic in a residdntial district (loth Street Southeast) signed by 17 persons in that locality was read and the same was.ordered placed on file. Alderman Harold Akenhead, Chairman of the Fire Committee, presented the bid of the Simplex Wire & Cable Company.for the replacement of a cable between the City Hall and the Fire Station, in the amount of $908.00 and also the bid of the Southern Minnesota Supply Company in the amount of $1526.94. The m atter,having been previously referred to the Fire Committee with power to act, was left with them for their decision. The City Engineers trial balance for the month of July, 1947 was read and the same was ordered placed on file. The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended August 23, 1947 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $616.00, civil fees received $2.00 and conciliation court fees $3.50 and for the week ended August 30, showing total criminal fines and costs collected $489.00, and conciliation • court fees, $3.75, were each read and having been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. The reports of the Heating Inspector for the month of August, 1947 • showing fees received for heating permits issued in the amount of $125.25; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees received for plumbing permits issued in the amount of $92.50; of the Building Inspector showing fees received for building permits issued in the amount of $340.00 and the Electrical Inspector showing fees received for electric permits issued in the amount of $54.00, were each read and President • Lemmon referred the same to the Finance Committee. The surety bonds of Garfield Roadway in the amount of $1,000.00 with the National Surety Corporation as surety and Anne C. Jensen in the amount of $1,000.00 with the American Surety Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The insurance policy with the Rochester Bus Line for the period from September 1, 1947 to September 1, 1949 with coverage for bodily injury liability $100,000.00 for each person, $200,000.00 each occurrence and $5,000.00 for automobile and property damage was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the same was ordered placed on file. The contract bond of Fielding and Shepley, Inc. in the amount of $59,257.96 with the Seaboard Surety Company as surety was read and the same was referred to the Mayor for his approval. The recommendation of the Public Health & Welfare Board that Ellerbe & Company be employed as Architects to prepare plans and specifications for the ,new proposed health center was read and upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, the recommendation was approved. A petition signed by 26 members of the Rochester Fire Department in regard to working hours, withdrawal of membership from the Central Labor Body, and discontinuance of working for pay outside of the Fire Department, r;hich had been previously presented to Alderman Yaeger was filed with the City Clerk. • The application of Ernest C. Thorsen for an 'Off Sale" non -intoxicating, malt liquor license was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fryer, the license was granted. The application of Ernest C. Thorsen for a cigarette license was read • and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the license was granted. The application of Ernest C. Thorsen for a license to sell soft drinks was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, the license was granted. The applications of Frank and John BergLammer and Elverna Berg for transient dealers license were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the licenses were granted. 3 49 1 LJ 1 1 • U S gtemb r 2, 1947 The application of Lawrence E. Lysne for permission to move a house from 316 - 4th Avenue Southwest to 526 - 7th Street Southwest over certain street: lin the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the permit was granted. Alderman Fryer introduced a. resolution appropriating $716.81 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Chicago & N. W. R.y. Company, which was I read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fox, 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 Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $455.41 from the I General Fund and ordering payment made to Chicago Great Western Ry. Co. , which wai I r ead. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be ladopted as read, and all.vbting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said -resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $2,903.10 from the (General Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company for cutback asphalt lwhich was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, 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 Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $203.06 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to State of Minnesota, Department of (Taxation for state gas tax and inspection -fee on 5200 gallons of gasoline, which Iwas read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution -be jadopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $316.78 from the General Fund and $235.76 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company, which was read. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be ladopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the I said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $204.94 from the General Fund, $2.00 from the Street & Alley Fund, $13.50 from the Fire Protection and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities, Fund and $3196.61 from the Lighting Fund which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted at read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the 350 September 2 1947 said resolution duly passed and adopted. . Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $345.10 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Dunn Sand & Gravel Company for • gravel pea and pit run, which was read. Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Fryer, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $207.60 from the • Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the Janesville Apparel Company for 10 Firemen's Rubber Coats, which was read. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $5534.35 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the P.I.R. Fund for reimbursement for payments made for repaving alley in Block 20, Moe & Olds, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $1703.70 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to C. Y1. Boutelle for estimate No. 3 for repaving alley in Block 20, Moe & Olds Addition, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $2168- 57 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for estimate No. 1 for installation of a storm sewer in East Center Street, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropraiting $726.29 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow. Company for Estimate No. 3 for curb and gutter in 9th Avenue Northeast, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by.Kennedy, that the said resolution be • adopted as read, and al'l voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed,and adopted. Alderman Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $1706.20 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for estimate No. 1 for installation of a watermain in 6th Street Southeast, which was read. �I • 1 E • 1 Se t ember 2 1947 Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $745.75 from th P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for estimate No. 1 fo: installation of a sanitary sewer in 6th Street Southeast, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $2364.07 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 1 for curb and gutter in 7th Avenue Southeast, which was read. Upon motion by Iryer, second by Fox, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $2065.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Neenah Foundry Company for curb inlet: which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $451.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle C. Fraser for manhole cover and rings, curb box and grate and sewer pipe, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $1390.29 from th Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Dairy Cooperative which was read. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, 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 Kerner introduced a resolution appropriating $2462.05 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolvin€ Fund, which. was, read. Upon motion by Kennedy, 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. I 0 Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $352.12 from thej 352 September 2. 1q4 Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Globe Ticket Company, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fox, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $332.90 from the, Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Coca Cola Bottling Company, which • was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fox, 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $407.70 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Old Dutch Foods, which was read. Upon motion by Akenhead, 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $244.00 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Velie Ryan, Inc., which was read. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $595.94 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Reynolds Wholesale Company, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, 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 Fox introduced a resolution granting 3 dance permits to Archie Dieter, which was read. Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Fox, 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 Fox introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the installation of a watermair_ in 13th Avenue Southeast from 4th to 5th Street Southeast, which was read. • Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution fining the salary of the Assistant City Engineer at the sum of $400.00 per month for the ensuing official year, which was read. 3.5 3 • • 1 • • 1 Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution ordering bids: for construction of a watermain in loth Street Southeast from 9th to lltY± Avenue Southeast, which was read. Upon motion by K'jerner, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be l adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Fielding & Shepley, Inc. for resurfacing certain streets and alleys in the City of Rochester, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fox, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Ellis Motoi Company for furnishing 12 ton Dump Truck for use in the City EngC.ineer's DepartmenI, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Akenhead, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $390.20 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to quarve & Anderson Company for crushed rock, which was read. Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be adopted as - read, and all .voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A1de.rman.Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $3339.50 from thel Park Improvement Fund and o.rderin,g payment made to the Mayo Civic Anditorium,Revolll which was read. Upon motion by .Yaeger, sec.ond by Kjern.er, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President 1emmon. declared the said- resolution duly passed and adopted. Ald-erman Yaeger introd-uced a resolution appropriating $2344.64 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made -to -the Collector of Izte-real r Revenue for admission, taxes collected, which was -read. - Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, •that •the said resolution be adopted as read, and all vot in�g in favor thereof, Pres-ident Lemmon declared the. said resolution duly passed and adopted. vi ng Fund, 354 Se tember 2 1947 Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution accepting a gift of $150,000.00 from the Mayo Association for a Public Health Center, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be, • adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance providing for the formation and government of the .Police Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, was given its third and final • reading. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance regulating traffic, the operation. and parking of vehicles, the use of streets for driveway entrances and designating arterial highways in the City of Rochester, Minnesota", was given its third and final reading. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, of Parkin's Subdivision of a part of the Northeast Quarter (4). of Section No. Three (3), in Township No. One Hundred Six (106)North, of Range No. Fourteen (14) West, in Olmsted County, Minnesota", was given its first reading. The following claims were read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: From the General Fund: Frank G. Newhouse, $90.00; Carlisle G. Fraser, $112. 00; Nathan Johnson, $2. 50; The Frederick Post Co., $. 56; Keuf fel & Esser, $7.06; Underwood Corporation, $133.88; Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $10.00; H.A. Rogers Co., $12. 57; Chicago Great Western Ry. Go., $35.00; Otis Elevator Co., $13.00; The Fred H. Geiger Co., $10.05; City of Rochester, Minnesota, $17.00; P.I.R. • Fund, $50.27; Municipal Court, $6.10; Elmer W. Lyon, $47.41; Archie Dieter, $6.00, Edna Harden, $3.00; P. F. Donovan, $165. 45; H. A. Rogers Co., $8. 42; Miller Davis Co., $10. 70; Herman Liebenow, $19.00; Joe Waldron, $10. 50; Whiting Press, Inc., $197. 70; Paul Sandberg, $34. 00; Harry Loucks, $34. 00; Ivan Boyd, $34.00; H. Dornack, $26.65; F. S. Arnold, $8.35; A. K. Thompson, $19.50; Postier & Eggers, $14.25; • Clements Chevrolet Co., $3.50; A. J. McCrudden, $19.50; IT. W. Bell Telephone Co., $8.00; Weber & Judd Co., $7.67; International Association of Chiefs of Police, $3.75; Boynton Hagaman, $40.00; Roy C. Lovejoy, $23.40. From the Street & Alley Fund: The Pure Oil Co., $52. 50; Commissioner of Taxation, $20.00; R. N. Wentwroth, $7.160; Clements Chevrolet Co., $8.00; Wm. H. Y.5S 5 1 • i! 1 • • 1 September 2, 1947 Ziegler Co, $10. 24; Hanson Hardware Co., $9. 50; A-W Company Inc., $40. 50; H. A. Rogers Co., $19. 58; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co,., $192. 65. From the Sewer Fund: Chicago & N. W. Ry. Co., $1SO.1g. From the Fire Protection Fund: C. F. Massey Co., $75.45► Minnesota Fire Equipment Co., $96.08; Continental Oil Co., $94. 60. From the Park Improvement Fund: Drips.Grdcer Co., $16.00; Addressograi Sales Agency, $163.00; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.., $2.40; S. J. Rutherford Co., $1 3. 6: 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $11.00; Don & Dale Sinclair Service, $9.50;.Rochester Bread Company, $g.25; Williams Printing Co., $20.00; quality Print Shop, $3.75; Hanson Hardware Co., $7. 59; PUoto News, $4.40; Railway Express Co., $12.91; Coca Cola Bottling Co., $69. 50; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $4.00; Walker Larson Hardware, $4.10; Foster Electric Co. , $1g.95; -R. C. Drips, $14.40; Rochester Dairy Coop., $11. 80; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $39. 52; Walker Larson Hardware, $10. 10; Yellow Cab. Company, $. 50; Rochester Bottling Co., $41.00; H & H Electric Company, $23. 81; Rochester Ice & Fuel Company, $40.50; Marigold Dairies, _$21.63; Cranston Typewri:t( $2.00; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $14.30; Eagle Drug Store, $26.09; Whiting Press, $6.40; Kruse Company, $32. 39; Pruetts Laundry, $13. 32; Monte's Gift _Shop, $18.95; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $37.87; Bach Music Company, $20.10; Midland Popcorn Co., $118.50; Nicols, Dean & Gregg, $47.75; City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $71.10; Rochester Bread Company, $61.05; National Bushing & Parts, $3.96; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $49.36; Jensen Hardware Co., $5.98; Allen Lloyd Company, $4.90; N.W. Bell Telephone Co., $26.56; Universal Motors, $3.45; Peoples. Natural Gas Co., $4.91; Whirlwind Lawn Mower Corp.., $4.37; National Cash Register, $4.42; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $11.60; Walker Larson Hardware, $3.39; Rochester Visitor, $16.00; Hen:bges Glass Co. , $48.00; Rochester Laundry, $88.70; Bot sford Lumber Co. , $11. g0; Rochester State Hospital, $6.00; Whiting Press, $7.70; Parkhill Brothers, $3.20; Pruetts Laundry, $23.36; Rochester Bottling Co., $93.49; Firestone Tires, $16.55; Olmsted Co. Implement Co., $1.75; Baihly's Cash Market, $189.83; Garland Company, $10 3.00. From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $20.90. The matter of assessing the grading of .streets in Manley's Sub -Division against the abutting property was again brought up. The .Mayor stated that an assessment for improvement could not be made against the property without his final approval. President Lemmon requested the City Attorney to state his opinioi on the matter and the City Attorney ruled that the assessment could be made originally by a 5/7 vote of the Common Council and in the event the Mayor failed to approve it the Council had the same power to override his veto as they would have in the case of any veto of a resolution or ordinance. The City Engineer recommended that no further bids be taken this year I irs, 356 September 2, 1947 for -the construction of curb and**gutter, due to the fact that it is now'to late to hold the hearings before projects can be started and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the City Engineer,'s recommendation was approved but it was and sidewalk recommended that petitionsfor curb. and., gutter/be accepted and that the City Engineer's office continue to prepare plans and specifications.in order that the work may be installed -next year. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the -City Clerk was instructed to request Toltz, King 8: Day Inc. to send a complete set of plans of the proposed Sewage Disposal Plant to Dr. Halverson; at the University of Minnesota. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Akenhead, the City Clerk eras instructed to advertise for bids for the old aerial ladder truck at the Rochester Fire Department, the bids to be received at 7:30•o'clock P. M. on September 15, 194 Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for sale, the beds, -springs, mattre.sses, blankets and linen at the Rochester Fire Department. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, the Chief of the Fire Department, C. E. Ginther, was -authorized to attend the .State Wide Fire Prevention Conference to be held at .Minneapolis on September 10, 1947. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Akenhead, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Boards and Department Heads to submit their budgets for the meeting of -the Common Council to be held on October 6, 1947. Upon motion by Yaeger,,second by Kjerner, the meeting.was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock-P. It. on Monday, September 15, 1947. I City Clerk • 1 1 • •