HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1949Record of Official Proceedings of. the Common Council
of the City, -of Rochester, . Mi-n n., .. June_ 6 ; � 19 49
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 June 6, 1949.
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I r M'::The Meeting`vas�called to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson, Kennedy, Miner, Morris
land Theel. Absent: President Lemmon, due to illness. Alderman Leo C. Anderson acted.
las President pro tem.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, the minutes of the meetings of May 2,
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;May 16, and May 23, 1949 were approved.
• President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a
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'hearing on the proposed change in zoning of the real estate owned by Louis Golod and
,located at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Highways 14 and 52. There was no''
one resent wishing to be heard. Upon motion b Kennedy, ii
P g p y y, second by Amundsen, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance making the I�
requested change.
President pro..tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the!
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ifirst hearing on the grading and surfacing of loth Avenue Northeast between 5th Street
(Northeast and Silver Creek. There was no one present wishing to be heard. 'I
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the
first hearing on the grading and surfacing of the north and south alley, in Block 3,
Conley's Addition between 5th and 6th Streets Northwest and 9th and llth Avenues Northwest.
There was no one present wishing to be heard.
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President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the
ifirst hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Northwest from 7th
'Street to loth Street Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
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President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the,
second hearing on the grading and surfacing of the east and west alley in Block 9, Head
!& McMahon's Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the
(second hearing on the grading and surfacing on llth Avenue Southeast from the Northeast
corner of Lot 37, Auditor's Plat "A" to a.distance of 220 feet South. There was no one
(;present wishing to be heard.
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1lPresident pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the
,!second hearing on the grading of streets in Parkside Addition. There was no one present:
pishing to be heard.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
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(receiving and opening bids for the construction of a. curb and gutter on Sth Street
Northwest from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest. The bidsof Gordon Winslow Company in the
(amount of $2,646.35 and H. T. Earle in the amount of $2,527.40 were each received and
opened and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to the Street & Alley Committee
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and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
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The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of H. T. Earle
for the construction of a curb and gutter in 8th Street Northwest from 2nd to 4th
Avenue Northwest in the amount of $2,527.40 be accepted and checks• returned to the
unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the recommendation
was approved.
The Mayor s appointment of Mr. Kenneth Norrie as a member•of the Police Civil
Service Commission, he to serve until the second Monday in April, 1952, was read and
upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the appointment was approved.
The Mayors appointment of Mr. Ambrose Campion to fill the unexpired term of •
Mr. P. F. Donovan as Weed Inspector, he to serve until the second Monday in April, 1950,
was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the appointment was approved.
Mr. Frank G. Newhouse, representing Mr. A. L•. Blackburn, was before the Council
and urged that the street improvements on 6th Avenue. Southeast from 5th to 6th Street
Southeast; 5th Avenue Southeast from 4th to 6th Street Southeast and 5th Street Southeast
from 4th to 6th Avenue Southeast be completed. Mr. I. Coppe again opposed the project.
Upon motion by Theel, second by,Morris, the matter was tabled until the meeting of
J un e 20, 19 49-.
Mr. E. H. Weld, Chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Rochester
Chamber of Commerce, was before the Council and presented the following copy of a letter
to the Civil Aeronautics Board, Department of Commerce:
"The Rochester Chamber of Commerce respectfully requests
permission to intervene in a case soon to be heard by your
honorable body, involving the sale of the routes certificated
to Parke Airways, Inc., of St. Louis to Mid Continent Airlines,
Inc.
We are most anxious to see the schedule activated and
the operation of the route started as soon as possible. To
that end we should very much like to support the application
of Mid Continent to take over the Parke routes and are
requesting this permission to present evidence in support of
same.'1
A motion was made by•Morris, second by Miner, recommending that the Chamber of Commerce
be authorized to represent the City at a meeting to be held on the matter. All voted
in favor of the motion.
The following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read
and President pro tem
Anderson ordered that the same be placed on file:
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"WHEREAS,
additional funds are required to meet payments now due
on the Silver
Lake Plant, and
WHEREAS,
sufficient funds are not now available in the Public
Utility Fund,
THEREFORE,
be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility
Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Sinking Fund
Commission be
and is hereby requested to sell sufficient bonds in
the Sinking Fund for Electric Department for Depreciation Reserve
to realize an
approximate amount of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($200,000.00)
and to transfer same from the Sinking Fund to the
Public Utility
Fund for the purposes herein stipulated."
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"Be
of the
it, and it is hereby resolved by the. Public Utility Board
City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Common Council of
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be, and is hereby requested
to authorize
the
said Board
to sell
an oil storage tank with
a capacity
of approximately
80,000
gallons to SWARTS BROTHERS
for a contract
price
of TWO
HUNDRED
TWELVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE
CENTS
($212.75),
said
purchaser
to remove tank in accordance
with
specifications,
and
said SWARTS
BROTHERS being the highest
responsible
bidder."
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it and it is hereby resolved
by the
Public Utility
Board of
the
City of
Rochester, Minnesota, that
the Honorable
Common
Council of
the
said City be and is hereby requested
to authorize
the
said Board to
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pay the
following amounts of salary
for the
positions
hereinafter
mentioned
beginning as of April 1,
1949:
No. of
ELECTRIC
DEPARTMENT
Men. in
Present
New
Position
Title
Annual
Monthly
Annual
Monthly
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Supt. Elec. Water,Steam
8,180.00
681.66
81500.00
708.33 11
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Asst. Supt. & P.A.
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Elec. water, Steam
4,86o.00
405.00
5,460.00
455.00
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Electrical and Mechanical
Engineer
4,500.00
375.00
4,86o.0o
405.00
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Civil Engineer
4, 140. o0
345. 00
��, 560. o0
380. 00 II
2
Secretaries
2,460.00
205.00
2,580'.00
215.00
1
Draftsman
2,724. o0
227.00
2, 844.00
237.00 j
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Utilization
2,880.00
240.00
3,000.00
250.00
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Chief Engineer.(SteamPlant) 4,140.00
..345.00
4,26o.o0
355.00
1
Asst. Chief Engineer
3,720.00
310.00
3,840.00
320.00
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Operation Foreman
3,720.00
310.00
3,840.0o
320.00
1
Maintenance Foreman
3,720.00
.310.00
3, 840. 00
320.00
1
Meter Man
3,480.00
290.00
3,600.00
.300.00
1
Boiler Maintenance Man
3,480.00
290.00
3,600.00
300.00
10
Operators
3,480.00
290.00
3,600.00
300.00
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Asst. Operators
3,150.00
262.50
3,270.00
272. 50
1
Steam Fitter
3, 480. oo
290.00.
3, 600.00
300.00
2
Machinists
3,480.00
290.00
3,600.00
300.00
4
Mechanics
3, 060. oo
255. 00
3, 180. 00
265.00
1
Fuel Man
2,94o.00
245.00
3,o6o,00
255:0o
1
Janitor
2, 100. 00
175. 00
2,220.00
185. 00
10
Plant Attendants
2, 724.00
227.00
2, 844.00
237. 00
1
Line Superintendent
4,140.00
345.00
4,260.0o
355.00
1
Asst.Line Superintendent
3,600.00
300.00
3,720.00
310.00 I
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Cable Splicer
3,480.o0
290.00
3,600.00
300.00
8
First Class Linemen
3,480.00-.
290.00
3,60o.o0
300.00
5
Second Class Linemen
3, 060. 00
255. 00
3, 180. 00
26 5.00
1
Construction Foreman
3,06o.0o
255.00
3,180.00
.265.00
3
Groundmen
2,724.o0
.227.00
2,844.00
237.00
3
Apprentice Groundmen
2,640.00
220.00
2,760.00
230.00
1
Stock Clerk
2,640.o0
220.00
2,760.00
230.00
1
Janitor
1, 920. 00
160. o0
2, o4o. 0o
170. 00 j
1
Chief Operator, hydro
House furnished
2,990.00
240. 00
3, 000. 00
250. 00
2
Operators, hydro
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House furnished
2,290.00
190.00
2,400.0o
200.00
1
Relief Operator, hydro
2, 724. 0o
227. 00
2, 844.0o
237. 00
WATER
DEPARTMENT
1
5
Chief Engineer
Operators
3, 240. 00
3, 06o.00
270. 00
255. 00
3, 360.00
3, 180.00
II
280.00
265. 00
1
Foreman
3, 180- 00
265. 00
3, 300- 00
275- 00
5
Servicemen
3, o60. oo
255. 00
3, 180. 00
265. 00 .
1
Meter Tester & Repair -Man
3,06.0.00
255.00
3,190.00
265.00
SECRETARY'S
OFFICE
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Secretary
4, 8 0.o0
405.00
5, 460. o0
455- 00 .
1
Asst.Secly & Tashier
2,820.00
235.00
2,940.00
245.00
1
Billing Machine Operator
2,580.00
215.00
2,700.00
225.00
1
Asst. Billing MachineOper.
2,!! 00.00
200.00
2, j�20.00
No.00
210.00
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1
Cashier and Clerk
2, 34o.00
195. 00
2,
205.00
1
Cashier and Bookkeeper
2, 340. 00
19 5. 00
2, 46o. o0
205. 00
1
Stenographer
2,160.o0
180.00
2,280.00•
190.00
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Addressograph Opr. &Clerk
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2,220.00
185.00
4
Meter Readers,first class
Meter Reader,
2, 20.00
2�5.00
2,9 0.00
245.00
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1
appr entice
2, 0.00
2 0.00
2, 7 0. 00
230. 00
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*Includes
furnishing car for business
within
City limits,
authorized
trips
outside
of City to be paid extra
® 50 per
mile.
**Change
of title; no change in
salary.
.
***Change
of title; former title
and salary
of "firemen".
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Be it and it is hereby.further resolved by the said Board that
hourly labor, full or part time, necessary for utility operation be
paid at such a rate not to exceed that adopted by the Common Council,
but said labor not to participate in Employee's Retirement Plan."
The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that a combination screen
and storm door be installed at the City Dog Catcher's residence at a cost of approximately
$30.00 and that the kitchen be painted one coat at an approximate cost of $75.00 was
read and upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, the Public Grounds Committee was
authorized to proceed with the work.
The City Engineers estimate of cost of construction of a curb and gutter in
8th Street Northwest from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest in the amount of $2,625.50 was
read and President pro tem Anderson ordered that the.same be placed on file.
A communication from the Rochester Chamber of Commerce requesting that the
Minneaota Highway Department together with the City Engineers Department make a traffic
survey in the City of Rochester. Upon .motion by Theel, second by Morris, the Council
went on record as being in favor of the said survey being completed.
A communication from the Public Health & Welfare Department requesting the
approval of change order No. 2A on the.Public Health Center Building, which would
authorize Stocke .& Olson, the .general contractors, to drive pilings to provide footing
bearing for the northeast corner of the Health Center building, was read. Upon motion
by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the said charge order was approved.
A letter from the Mid Continent Airlines, Inc. stating that they are moving
their -office from the Kahler Hotel lobby to 122 First Avenue Southwest and that they
wished to have the first parking meter north and on the east side of the street from
Second Street and First Avenue Southwest blocked. or removed for the purpose of parking
the Aniline Limousine, to load .and unload their passengers, was read and upon motion by
Theel,. second by.Miner, the matter was.referred to the Police Committee and the Street &
Alley Committee.
A notice by Thomas Fraser of personal injury to Patricia Boysen on or about
the 6th day of May, 1949 was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the same
was referred to the City Attorney.
A notice of a hearing before-G. Howard Spaeth, Commissioner of Taxation, on
applications No.-108546 to 108549 inclusive and No. 108551 filed by the City of
Rochester which applications seek exemption from assessments for the years 1946, 1947
and 1948, the said hearing to be held on June 15 at 2:00 o'clock P. m. in the office
of the State Tax -Commissioner; was read. A motion was made by Kennedy, second by
Amundsen, that the City Attorney represent the City in the Matter: All voted in favor
of the motion.
A copy.of a notice from the t]ater Pollution Control Commission that the plans
submitted for sewage facilities at the Rochester State Hospital were approved was read
a-nd the same was ordered placed on file.
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The Mayor's veto of an ordinance adopted by the Common Council on May 23, 1949!
which would rezone Lot 3, Block 1, Irelands First Addition as commercial property was
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read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all voting in
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favor thereof, the Mayorls veto was declared duly overridden.
The matter of completing the project on Highway No. 52 on 12th Street Southeast
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east of 3rd Avenue was discussed and upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the Mayor
as authorized to contact the Minnesota State Highway Department in regard to having the!
roject completed.
The following letter from Blake S. Haddon, Area Rent Director was read:
"To the City Council,
Rochester,.Minnesota
It is respectfully requested that the Council pass a
resolution waiving payment by the United States. Government,
of rent for Rent Control Office for the last 15 days of
June 1949, in the event that Agency should vacate by June
15t.h, 1949.
Sincerely,
Blake S. Haddon,
Area Rent Director"
motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel, that the request be approved in the -event
the office was vacated by _June .15, 1949.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission, Department of Weights and j
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4easures, that a vehicle scale testing unit was now available for checking the 40,000
pound Howe Motor Truck Scale if the City so desired was read and the same was ordered
placed on file.
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The following bids for the repointing, caulking and waterproofing for the
Rochester Public Library building were each read and the same were ordered placed on
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Pile: R. L. Cotten and Associates, $9,798.00; Western Waterproofing Company, $6,960.80;!I
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Jnited Building Construction Company, $9,177.00 and Surety Waterproofing Company,$4,897.g0.
A petition by the Church of the Nazarene for a permit to construct a new church
building at 109-111 Fifth Avenue Northwest was read and upon motion by Theel, second by
Cennedy, a hearing before the Common Council was set for June 20,.1949 on the issuing of:;
the said permit and the City Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of the said hearing.
A letter fram. McGhie and Armstrong transmitting plans for the proposed
3ituminous Seal Coat on the bituminous surfacing placed in 1948 at the Rochester Airport
was read and upon motion.by Kennedy, second'by Amundsen, the Mayor and the City Clerk
sere authorized to execute the project application.
A plat to be known as.Duncan!.s Addition of lands described as follows was
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?resented to the Council and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the plat was
approved and the City Clerk was authorized to sign the certificate showing the action
taken by the Common Council and to file the said plat with the Register of Deeds:
"Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 9, in Block 2, of W. Lenz
Addition to the City of Rochester; running thence North parallel with the
East line of said quarter section a distance of four hundred two (402)
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feet; running thence West a distance of forty (40) feet to the East
line of Lot No. one (1) in Block No. nine (9) of Manley's SubDivision
in said Northwest quarter; running thence South along.the East line
of said Lot No. one (1) to the southeast corner of said lot; running
thence West on the South line of said lot to the Northeast corner of
Lot No. six (6) in said Block; running thence South along the East
line of said Block to the Southeast corner of Lot No. eight (8) in
said Block; running thence West along the south line of said Lot
a distance of one.hundred eight and 3110 (108.3) feet; running
thence South a distance of one hundred forty seven (147) feet;
running thence East a distance of two hundred fifty (250) feet to I
the place of beginning."
A communication from the Board of Park Commissioners that the salary of Mrs.
Norma Schroeder be adjusted to include the $25.00 per month which had previously not
been allowed by the Common Council was read. No action was taken on the matter until •
the Finance Committee of the Common Council had an opportunity to meet with the Board of
Park Commissioners.
The petition of John Hofman to have the following described property rezoned
from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone was read and upon motion by Kennedy,
second by Miner, the same was ref -erred to the Board of Zoning:
"Commencing on South line of 6th Street Southwest at a point
on West line of T.H. No. 14, thence Southeast along road to
a point 3582 feet South of South line of 5th Street Southwest
thence West to West line of NEJ thence North 359a feet thence
East to beginning. Being that part West of road."
The petition of Hayes Lucas Lumber Company to have a part of the alley running
in a northerly and southerly direction between Lots No. seven (7), eight (8) and nine
(9) on the west and six (6), five (5) and four (4) on the east in Block No. forty nine
(49) of the Original Plat of the City of Rochester vacated was read and upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Theel, the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and
the City Engineer for a. report on June 20, 1949.
A protest against the annexation'to•the City of Rochester of a Sub -Division
in Rochester Township known as Knollwood Acres was read and the same was ordered placed
on file.
A petition that the Common Council appoint some one to investigate the
property owned -by C. C. Pagenhart in the 800 Block between loth and llth Avenues •
Southeast, that is being used as a public dump, was read and upon motion by Kennedy,
second by Theel, the matter was referred to the Public Health & Welfare Department for
investigation:
A communication from Rev. R. J. Jansen, Pastor of St. Francis Church, in
regard to the construction of a grocery store on the corner of 4th Street and 13th
Avenue Southeast and also a letter from Rev. R. J. Jansen regarding the same matter
were each read and the same were ordered placed on file.
The following petition signed by 18 residents in the vicinity of 1403 Ninth
Street Northeast was read:
"We, the undersigned, propose that something be done about the
outside toilet at 1403 - 9th Street Northeast and hereby
petition the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Kennedy, the said petition was referred to the Board
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of Public Health & Welfare.
Mr. John S. Case appeared at the meeting and stated that .he wished to, move a i
building from.the site of the Virginia.Hotel. A motion was made by.Theel, second by
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Kennedy, that the Building Inspector, the City Engineer and the Public Utility Department
inspect the. building and the proposed route the building would be moved over and if the
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project was approved by them it would then be necessary for the moving contractor to
make an application for a house mover's license, a. permit covering the route the building
is to be moved over, and furnish the license bond.
The recommendation of the City Engineer that the grading of the alley in
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Block 5, Cummings Addition had been completed in a satisfactory manner and that the same;
be approved was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, the recommendation
as approved.
The City Engineer's trial balance for the month of May, 1949 was read and the
ame was ordered placed on file.
The reports for the month of May, 1949 of the Building Inspector showing fees
1collected for building permits issued $621.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees i
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collected for electrical permits issued $111,75; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees
Icollected for plumbing permits issued $203.00 and of the Heating Inspector showing fees
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Icollected for heating permits issued $178.50 were each read and the same were referred
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The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended. May 21, 1949
showing total criminal fines and costs collected $721.00; for the week ended May 29, 1949'
{showing total criminal fines and costs collected $729.00 and civil fees received $3.40; 11,
and for the week ended June 4, 1949 showing total criminal fines and costs collected
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�$604.Oo and civil fees received $2.00, were each read.and having been previously approved
by the .City Attorney, President pro tem ordered that the same be placed on file..
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The application of Warren M. Trapp and Everett W. Cords for an "Off Sale" non-,'
ntoxicating malt liquor license was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen,
he license was granted.
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The application for transfer of "On Sale" non -intoxicating malt liquor license';
o. 649 from Harold A. Witzke to Warren M. Trapp and Everett W. Cords was read and upon
otion by Theel, second by Amundsen, the transfer was granted.
The applications for license to sell cigarettes of Warren M. Trapp and Everett
Cords, the Outdoor. Theater were each read and upon motion by
undsen, second by Miner, the licenses were granted.
The application of Robert Smith for a permit to construct sidewalks was read
d the same was referred to the City Engineer for report at the meeting to be held on
une 20, 1949.
The application of the Presbyterian Church for a permit to place and maintain
• is sign.was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Miner,'the permit was granted.
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The applications for license to sell of soft drinks -of Warren M. Trapp and
Everett W. Cords, Mrs. George Barbes, the Outdoor Theatre and Gordon Dashow-were each
read and upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, the licenses were granted.
The application of Joseph Cozik for a Journeyman Plumber's license was -read
and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the license was granted.
The application of Allen Prier for a Journeyman Heating Workers' and Steam
Fitter's license was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, the license
was granted.
The application of George E. Fordham for a Journeyman Electrician's license •
was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, the license was granted.
The official bonds of Edmund A. Zuehlke, Project Manager of the Veteran's
Housing in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Fidelity and Casualty Company as surety and
Axel Moberg in the amount of $500.00 with the Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as
surety were each read and upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, the bonds were
approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
The contract bonds of C. M. Boutelle (3) in the amounts of $3,o46.27, $1,822.09
and $3,336.71 and Gordon Winslow Company (2) in the amounts of $3,626.05 and $1,931.20
with the Western Surety Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to
the Mayor for his approval.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting the bid of H. T. Earle in
the amount of $2, 527. 40 for construction of a. curb and gutter on 8th Street Northwest
from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, seoond by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting the bid of the Surety
Waterproofing Company for repair work at the Rochester Public Library, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted •
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted by the
Public Utility Board to se1•1 Sinking Fund Investments, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said .
resolution duly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution approving a resolution authorizing
the Public Utility Board to sell an oil storage tank to Swarts Brothers, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read and all voting i i thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared thesaid
n n favor t er e e
resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting plans and,specifications
nd ordering bids for the grading of the alley in Block 5, Head & McMahon's Addition,
ich was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said" resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications
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s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said ,I
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications
nd ordering bids for the grading of streets in Parkside Addition, which was read.
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s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro.tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting plane and specifications
nd ordering bids for grading and surfacing of llth Avenue Southeast from the Northeast i,
ornerof Lot 37, Auditors Plat "A" to a distance 220-feet South, which was read. j
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s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said j
esolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kennedy introduced.a resolution ordering plans, specifications, profiT,e
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nd estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on construction of a curb and gutter on 7th .Avenue I�
orthwest from 7th to loth Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris;: second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering plans, specifications,
rofile and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on grading and surfacing of the North and
outh alley in Block 3, Conleyls Addition, which wasread.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
gas -read, and all voting in favor thereof.' President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile
and estimate,of cost and 2nd hearing on grading and surfacing of loth Avenue Northeast it
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Upon motion by Amundsen second b Kennedy, -that the said resolution be adopted,
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $2,502.50 from the
P.I.R. Fund- and orddring payment made to First National Bank for interest on P.I.R.
Bonds, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy intro duced a resolution appropriating $20,754.00 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Stocke & Olson for estimate #3
for Public Health Center Building, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the bald
resolution duly passed and adopted.
. Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $374.05 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, General Fund for
insurance on the City Hall, Jail, Garage, City Scales, Dwelling at Dog Kennels and
Office and warehouse at City Dump, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second 'ky Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $232.17 from the Fire
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, General Fund for
insurance on Fire Station, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared thesaid
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $335.60 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to the Schmidt Printing Company for office supplies, which
was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,729.21 from the
General Fund, $1,164.12 from the Street & Alley Fund, $307.00 from the Sewer Fund, $4.00
from the Bridge Fund and $86.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to
Street & Alley Fund for use of. equipment during May, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $23.20 from the General
Fund, $169- 71 from the Street & AlleyFund, $11.64 from the Sewer Fund and $3.75 from
the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, which was
read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $394.30 from the Sewer
Fund and ordering payment made to Red Wing Sewer Pipe Corporation for sewer pipe, which
was read.
Upon notion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said i
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $2, 223- 50 from the Parking
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Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Duncan Meter Corp. for z collections from parking
meters during May, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President nro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $497.25 from the P.I.R.
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon -Winslow Company for estimate No. 1 for Ij
construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue Southeast from 12th to 13th Street
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said II
resolution duly passed and adopted. I�
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $3,167.23 from the P.I.R 1!
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 1 for ;I
construction of a curb and gutter on llth Street Northwest from North Broadway to 2nd
Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,046.17 from the Parking
Meter .Fund and ordering payment made to C. 14. Boutelle for estimate No. 3 for concrete II
work at Parking Lot #2, which was read. �I
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Alderman Miner Introduced a resolution appropriating $552.00 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin for publishing notices,
ordinances, minutes, etc., which was read
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,370.92 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Collector of Internal Revenue for tax
on admissions at Mayo Civic Auditorium during May, 1949, which was read. .
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $3,203.20 from the F. E.
Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to Olmsted County Treasurer for taxes on
F. E. Williams property, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by 'Lennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, !resident pro iem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $135.36 from the General
Fund, $2.16 from the Street & Alley Fund, $9.10 from•the Fire Protection Fund and
$3,214.99 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester,
Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $$36.75 from the
Sewer Fund and $200.00 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the
Rochester Ready Mix Company, which was read.
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and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson
declared
the said
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duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating
$279.20 from
the General
Fund and
ordering payment made to J. F. McAdams Insurance Agency
for premium
as per
general
insurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by.Theel, that the said
resolution be
adopted
as read,
and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson
declared
the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $244 .30 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to A. B. Brown Agency for premium as per general insurance
form, which was read.
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Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson, declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $418.50 from the General.)
Fund and ordering payment made to John Oliphant Agency for �I
p g y premium as per general
insurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, rresident pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman.I4orris introduced a resolution appropriating $279.20'from the Generalil
Fund and ordering payment made to The Kruse Insurance•Agency for premium as per general �I
nsurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $279.20 from the General
and and ordering payment made to Ruth R. Bernard for.premium as per general insurance
orm, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, . that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Andersoh declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $279.20 from the General
nd and ordering payment made to Francis V. McGovern•Agency for permium as per general
nsurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared thesaid
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $237.20 from the General
nd and ordering payment made to Edw.
ich was read.
Capelle for .premium as per general insurance formal
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Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted ;I
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed .and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $279.20 from the General ;l
and and ordering payment made to Osterud Agency, Inc.
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Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy,
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that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in f avor.thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
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Fund and ordering payment made to Halling Insurance Agency for premium as per general
insurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that -the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in f avor,thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $314.10 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon C. Kilborn Agency for premium as per general
insurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted •
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $711.26 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G. Knopp for premium as per general insurance
form, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $271,00 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to A. C.-Gooding for premium as per general insurance
form, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second.by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $1,992.79 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company for cutback asphalt, which was
read
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, -that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. •
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $24o.00 from the Street &
Alley Fund and ordering payment made to L. AI. Sickels Company for 3 400# drums Nostrip,
which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted:
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $210,75 from the General
Fund and $41.25 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Schmidt
Pri'nting Company for office supplies for the City Engineer,
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that -the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared thesaid
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution approving salaries to be paid by -
the Public Utility Board to -their -employees in 1949-1950, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted Ij
as read, and all voting -in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. li
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to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Peoples Coop. Power Company, $3.00; Miller Davis Co.,
$40.54; Norbert Huiting, $115.50; Rochester Airport Company, $7.99; quality Print Shop,
$6.95; H. A. Rogers Co . $9.76; Rochester Plumbing & Heating Company, $151:6-1; The Home
Insurance Co., $15.93; W. Ottis Hanson, Agent; $3.50; J. W. Smiley, $3.,08; Scheid -el &
Company, $8.01; C. 0. Brown Agency, $20.-94; Walter C. Heins Agency, $5.21; Frank Pendle
Agency, $14.80; 0. W. Schroeder, Agent, $8.63; Arthur A. Hirman Agency, $20.99; The
Security Mutual Fire Insurance Company, $2.64; T. D. Feeney. -,,-Co. , $9. 87; C. 0. Brown
gency, $67.75; Hardware Mutual Insurance Company, $197.33; F. 0. Fitting Insurance
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gency, $109.40; Paul Dornack, $7.50; Erwin Standke, $11.70; -John Kreps, $3.60; Maurice
cKenney, $6.00; Richard Hendricks, $47.00; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $3.32;
Cooperative Oil Company, $31,00; M. 0. Thompson Company, $10.49; Jones & Schmelzer,
23.10; Minnesota Box & Lumber Company,. $175.00; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $1.50;
eague of Minnesota Municipalities, $3.00; Chicago N. W. Ry. Company, $7.52; H. A. Roger:
o. , $2.99; Jones & Schmelzer, $62. 1 7; Chicago Great Western Ry. -Co., $12. 10; R. C. Drip;
rocer Co., $80.00; Adams, $.90; quality krint Shop, $2.94; H & H Elect'ric Company,
63.89; Postier & Eggers,-$100.80; Cooperative Oil Company, $21.02; Rod'Mahoney, $40.50;
Leo Cronin Company, $39.90; O' Connors, $62.80; Burroughs Adding Machine' Co., $9.00; Duro
est Corporation, $172. 32; Rosenwald Cooper, Inc., $49. 19; Bruno G. Lisi, $.40; quality
Print Shop, $112. 37; Littleford Bros., In. c. , $13.29; City Cafe, $72.05; Pink Supply
• Company, $24.00; Ivan Boyd, $28.00; , Harry Loucks, $28. 00; Paul Sandberg',, $28. 00; H.
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Electric Company, $20.18• Witte Transportation Co. $1. E3; The Kruse Company, $2.20;
ce Sign Company, $9.70; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $151-020.
From the Street & Alley Fund: City of Rochester, General Fund, $101.52; Wittd,
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Pransportat ion Company, - $1. 39; The Kruse Company, $20.60; Peoples Natural Gas Company,
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$12.39; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $45.16; Colonial Hospital, $64.55; T. 0. Wellner, M.D.$29.00;+
Witte Transportation Co.,• $5.56; Rochester Fire Extinguisher Co., . $2� � S• Goodman's $33•4S.
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California Brush Company; $89.60; Ace Sign Company, $8.00;The George T. Ryan Company j
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$158. 55; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., $16.10; Harry T. Earle, $99.25; Minneapolis Equipment
IICompany, $18.49. j
From the Sewer Fund: Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $35.83; ,Hayes Lucas
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Lumber Company, $7.10; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $5.03; 14. W. Bell Telephone Company,
$10.00; Francis Christopherson, $29.13.
From the Fire Protection Fund: T. 0. Wellner, M.D., $3.00.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Board of Park Commissioners Change Fund,$25.00.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Miller Meters, Inc., $28.73.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 558 entitled "An Ordinance for the purpose
of promoting health, safety, order, conveniece 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 comprehensive plan", was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereo.f, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third and final
r eadi ng.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, that the said Ordinance be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson. declared. the said
Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 558 entitled, "An Ordinance for_ the purpose
of promoting 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 comprehensive plan (adding to the Commercial Zone, Lots 5.and 8
in Block 36, ;Morse & Sargent's Addition and All of Block 86, Moe & Olds Addition)", was
given its first reading.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 558 entitled, "An Ordinance_ for the purpose
of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare, by regulating.the
use ofland, the location, size, use and height of buildings and thea.rrangement of
buildings on lots and the density of population within. the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
all' in accordance with a comprehensive plan (adding to the Commercial Zone part of Lot
101, Auditors Plat "A".), was given its first reading..
A motion was made .by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the City Engineer be
instructed to prepare a plat. of the land West of Broadway and South of Podein's warehouse
known as the old dump grounds.
Upon motion -by Kennedy, second by Theel,.the City Engineer was instructed to
prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of Lots 3, 40 5, and 6 in Block 21,
Original Plat, the same to be used as a parking space and the City Clerk was instructed
to notify the Park Board to vacate the above..described property.
Alderman Theel stated that it was now time to obtain bids for the purclmse of
coal for the Sewage Disposal Plant and the Rochester Fire Department. Upon motion by
Theel, second by Kennedy, the Purchasing Committee and the City Engineer were instructed
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to advertise for bids.
A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel, that parking meters be installed'
in the Public Parking Lot on South Broadway at the City Warehouse property,. the meters
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to be operated on a two hour basis and the City Attorney was instructed to amend the fi
Parking Ordinance providing for the metering of the said parking lot on a two hour basis..
Acting Chief of Police Nelson stated -that he wished permission' to have two -
delegates from the Police Department and the five members.of the pistol team attend a Ii
police'officers convention to be held at Albert Lea on June 20-and 21, 11949 and upon
notion by Theel, second by Morris, seven members of the police department were authorize(
to attend at City expense.
Fire Chief C. E. Ginther asked permission for three to five members of the Fire'
Department to attend the Firemen's Convention to be held at St. Peter, Minnesota. A
otion was made by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, that five members be granted permission
to attend the Firements Convention at- St. Peter at City expense.
Fire Chief C. E. Ginther stated that an inspection should be made of rooming
houses which are now operating bedrooms on third floors. He also stated that the fire.
department was receiving calls due to the fact that vacant lots were not properly cleane(
up. A motion was made by Kennedy,.second by Morris, that the Fire Chief make a complete
inspection for such violations.
The City Engineer stated that the Street & Alley Department was in need of a
panel truck and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the City Clerk was instructec
to advertise for bids to be opened on June 20, 1949.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, the Street & Alley Committee and the
City Engineer were authorized to meet with the County Commissioners regarding improvement
and maintenance of City streets connecting with old Highway No. 7 near the State Hospital
and the extension of 14th Street -Northeast.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the City Engineer was authorized to
attend the Central States Sewage Association Conventionto be held in Chicago'this month.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned. until 7:30
o'clock P: M. on Monday, June 20, 1949.
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