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Record of. Official Proceedings of' the Common Council
of the.City-of. .Rochester, Minn., July .1&, 19:49
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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
July _18, 1949.
President pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 oiclock P. M.,
Ithe following members being present: Aldermen -Amundsen, Anderson, Kennedy, Miner, Morri
land Theel. Abser_t: President Lemmon, due to illness.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Minek, the minutes of the meeting of July 5,
11949 were approved.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the proposed change of zoning of the real estate described as follows -
"Commencing on the South line of 6th Street Southwest at a.point on the west line of
Trunk Highway No. 14, thence Southeast along .the road to a point 3582 feet South of the
South line of 6th Street Southwest, thence West to the West line of the NW-1 of Section
3-106-14, thence North 3592 feet, thence East to beginning (being that part West of the
Iroad)". Two petitions protesting any change in the zoning of the said, property were
read. Mr. Fergus L. Hansen, President of the Folwell P.T.A., Mr. A. H'.. Clemens, Attorney
for. School District No. S, and Mr. Oscar C. Ronken and Mr. Arthur Hirman, residents of �I
the Southwest area, were present at the meeting and protested any change in the zoning
of the above described property. After hearing those mentioned and others present who
opposed the zoning change, Alderman Morris made a motion, second by Miner, that the
action taken on the recommendation of the Board of Zoning at a meeting of the Common
Council held on July 5, 1949 approving the Zoning Board's recommendation that the said
property be rezoned as multiple dwelling be rescinded. All present voted in favor
thereof.
Alderman Theel introduced an Ordiinance amending Ordinance No. 559 entitled,
"An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and genera;
welfare, by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings,
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and the arrangement of building on lots, and the density of population within the City o
Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan" (changing to a
lmultiple dwelling zone the property commencing on the south line of6th Street S.V. at a
point on W line of Highway #14, thence Southeast 3582 feet South of the south line of
6th St. S.W. thence W to W line of NE4 .thence N 3592 feet, thence East to beginning),
was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, and upon roll call and all present
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second;I
11reading.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Kennedy, and upon.roll call'and all.present
�Ivoting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third
and final reading.
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Upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, that the said Ordinance be not adopted
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as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said Ordinance not adopted.
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 64,
Original Plat to the City of Rochester. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
Mr. Andrew Koehnen appeared before the Council and requested that an
assessment previously made against real estate owned by Mr. Harry Tulare and described
as 'commencing at a point on the East line of Lot 36, 20 rods South of the Northeast .
corner of Lot 36, thence West 361 feet; thence South 64 feet; thence East 361 feet;
thence North to beginning in Lands Section 36-107-141 be divided to cover separate
descriptions of the above described property. A motion was made by Miner, second by
Morris, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for recommendation as to the
proper procedure to be taken. All present voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Edward Capelle, Mr. Adolph Bach and Mr. Judd Perry appeared before the
Council and requested that some -action be taken to stop dogs from molesting the ducks
at Silver Lake. Upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the matter was referred to the
Dog Catcher.
Mr. George Leiferman and Mr. Francis Underwood again requested that the Council
complete the proposed grading project in Parkside Addition. The City Engineer submitted
with trunk line sewers
an estimate of the cost of connecting sanitary sewersand the construction of surface
drainage sewers to service the said Parkside Addition. A motion was made by Theel,
second by Amundsen, that no action be taken on the matter at this time and that a
further study of the cost of improvements in connection with the said Parkside Addition
be made.
'fr. E. fi. [7eld, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee,
asked the City Council to finance one-third of the cost of a hearing regarding the
Chicago Great Western Railroad's discontinuation of service to Rochester. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Amundsen, the matter as to whether or not the City could make an •
appropriation for that purpose was referred to the City Attorney.
Mr. Clyde Blood was present and requested permission to shine shoes on the
public streets. Upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, the request was denied.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Fergus Hanson to serve on the Band Committee
until the second Monday of April, 1952 Was read and upon motion by Miner, second by
Amundsen, the appointment was approved.
The Mayor's appointment of Mrs. T. R. Lawler, Dr. G. P. Sheridan and Dr.
George B. Eusterman to serve on the Library Board until the third Saturday of July,
1952 was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the said appointments were
approved.
A draft of a proposed ordinance setting sewer rentals for the City of Rochester
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was presented -by the City Attorney and the City Engineer and upon motion by Kennedy,
second by Morris, an informal meeting on the matter was set for August 8, 1949 at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
A letter from the United States Conference of Mayors transmitting a copy of
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the new slum Clearance and Housing Law was read and the same was ordered placed on file.'
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The resignation -of Frank W. Springer from the Rochester Fire Department
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effective on September 6, 1949 was read and,upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen,
the same was accepted.
The recommendation of the Police -Civil Service Commission that the members of
the Rochester Police Pistol Team attend a state pistol meet in Virginia, Minnesota was
read and upon motion by Morris, second by Kennedy, permission was granted for the
Rochester Police Pistol Team to attend the state pistol meet at Virginia, Minnesota at
City expense.
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An invitation.from the National Institute of Municipal Clerks to.the City
clerk to become a member of the said organization was read and upon motion by Morris, U
second by Kennedy, the. same was ordered placed on.file.
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Mayor McQuillan then stated that the Polia,e Civil Service Commission did not
lave authority to make the recommendation concerning the Police Pistol Team attending
a shoot at.Virginia, Minnesota. He also stated that Mr. Tingley was no longer secretary;
)f the organization. A motion was made by Morris, second by Kennedy, that .the action
taken authorizing the Police Pistol Team to attend a pistol shoot at Virginia, Minnesota;
)e rescinded. All present voted in favor thereof.
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A letter addressed to the Mayor and the Common Council from the Retailers
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larking Committee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce recommending that the Council take,
Zo action in entering into a lease with General Mills, Inc. leasing the Mill Property
.or a period of years was read. Mayor McQuillan stated that a representative of the
xeneral Mills, Inc. had called him and wished to meet with the Common Council in regard
;o the lease on the Mill Property building. Upon motion by Morrie-' second by Kennedy,
in informal meeting with the Retailers Parking Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and
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also with the representative from General Mills, Inc. was set for Monday evening, July 25,
,949 at 7:30 and the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Retailers Parking Committee
>f the Rochester Chamber of Commerce of the said meeting.
A request from the Kahler Corporation that additional curb space be granted at
arriving and -.departing,
;he Kahler Hotel for the handling of guests/was read. A motion was made by Theel, second
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)y Kennedy, that no action be taken on the. matter. All present. ' voted in favor thereof.]
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate of cost of construction a bridge
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,onnecting 2nd Street and 2nd. Avenue with 3rd Avenue Southeast in the amount of
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�209,720.41 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
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The request of the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association that the
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the Common Council approve a loan to Clyde .-fright in the amount of $3,600.00 on his
home at 613 Fourth Avenue Southeast was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that a. first mortgage real estate
loan in the amount of $3,600.00 with interest at the rate of 4% be granted to Mr. Clyde
_Viright on his property located at 613 Fourth Avenue Southeast was read and upon motion
by Theel, second by Amundsen, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Police Committee that bids be taken for the install-
ation of "Stop" and "Go" Signals on First Avenue and Second Street Southwest and a Push-
button type Pedestrian Control Traffic Signal at the entrance to St. Marys Hospital
was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, the recommendation was approved
and ordered placed on file.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the City Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the installation of the above traffic signals, the said bids to
be received and opened at 2:OD o'clock P. M. on August 1st, 1949..
The following recommendation of the Insurance Committee was read and upon
motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same was approved and ordered placed on file:
"To -the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
Due to the amount of work and responsibility involved in
arranging the City's Fire and Casualty Insurance, we, the
undersigned Insurance Committee of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, hereby recommend that the Fire and Casualty
Insurance of said City of Rochester be and is hereby placed
for necessary action and advisement in an Insurance Advisory
Committee. The members thereof to be as follows: Mr.., Herbert
G. Knopp, Chairman, Mr. Francis V. McGovern, Member and Mr.
,~'alter C. Heins, Member. The above members of this Committee
have signified their willingness to serve on said Committee.
Members of the Advisory Committee may resign or may be
removed at the discretion of the Insurance Committee of the
Common Council upon majority vote of said Committee.
Respectfully,
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Stanley ICI. Morris, Chairman
Leo C. Anderson, Member
John F. I -liner, Members'
The following recommendation of the Finance Committee was read and upon motion
by Theel, second by Morris, the same was approved and ordered placed on file:
"To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned members of the Finance Committee of the
Common Council, hereby recommend that Norma.Schroeder, Secretary
to the Board of Park Commissioners, be allowed the sum of $25.00
per month for extraordinary services performed in addition to the
duties prescribed for that particular office, to -wit: Collection
of all rentals and the maintaining of the records necessary thereto,
derived from the properties known as the WILLIA14S property,
belonging to the City of Rochester and operated under the super-
vision of the Board of Park Commissioners.
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This allowance shall be in addition to the regular salary
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as established at the beginning of the fiscal year 1949.
Respectfully,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Stanley M. Morris, Chairman
Austin A. Kennedy, Member.
John F. Miner, Member"
A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on 16th Avenue Southwest
between 2nd and 5th Street Southwest was read and upon motion by Theel, second by
Amundsen, the same was referred to the Street,& Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter in the 1100 Block on -7th
Avenue Northwest in the Manley's Addition, same to be constructed in the summer of 1950,
was read -and upon motion by TYeel, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Street
Alley Committee and the City Engineer,
The City tngineer's Trial Balance for the month of June, 1949 was read -and the
same was ordered placed on file.
A statement of receipts and disbursements in the Park Improvement Fund from
April through June, 1949 was read and the same was ordered placed on file. -
The City Treasurer's report for the month of June, 1949 was read and the same
was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended July 9, 1949
showing total criminal fines and costs collected $693.00 and civil fees received $3<05
and for the. week ended July 16, 1949 showing total criminal fines and costs collected
$.443.00 and :civil fees received $5. 65, were each -read and havi-ng -peen previously approved
�by the City Attorney, President pro tem Anderson ordered that the same'be placed on file:1
The application of Eddie Kriehn for license to sell cigarettes was read and
pon motion. -by Theel, _second by Amundsen, the 'lie -ease was granted;
The applications of Eddie Kriehn and Glenn F. Thompson for license to sell
soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by diner, the licenses
ere granted.
The application of Wayne's, Inc. for a permit to place and maintain a sign
as read. and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, the permit was granted.
The application of J. A. Daly for a Hot Water and Steam Heating Contractors
icense was read and upon motion by diner, second by Theel, the license was granted.
The application of J. A. Daly for a Master Plumber's license was read and upon;
otion by Theel, second by Amundsen, the license was granted.
The application of the Vets Cab Company for transfer of taxicab license No. 12;'
rom a 5 passenger Oldsmobile. with Minnesota License No. .526-736 to a 5 passenger
948 Mercury with Minnesota License No. 217-443 was read and upon motion by Theel, second,
y Morris, the transfer was granted.
The application of A. J. Olson for license to connect with sewers and drains
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was read and upon motion by Theel,
second by
Amundsen, the license was granted subject
to the furnishing of a bond in the
amount.of
$1,000.00.
The application of Guy C.
Jenkins
for a Journeyman Heating Workers, and Steam
Fitter's License was read and upon
motion by
Kennedy, second by Miner, the license was
granted.
The official bond of Mrs. T. R. Lawler in the amount of $500.00 with the Western
Surety Company as surety was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the bond
was approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on
file. •
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications as
adopted by the Minnesota, Department of Highways on July 7, 1947, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted. '
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution changing Project Number on improvements
on Highway No. 14 from 5502-02 to 5502-06, which was read.
Upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said
resolution be adopted
as read, and all present
voting in favor thereof,
President pro
tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner
introduced a resolution
ordering plans,
specifications, profile
and estimate of cost and
ordering 2nd hearing on
grading the north
and south alley in
Block 64, Original Plat,
which was read.
Upon motion by
Miner, second by Morris,
that the said
resolution be adopted
as read, and all present
voting in favor thereof,
President pro
tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution granting five dance permits to Archie
Dieter, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, that the said resolution be -adopted as
read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the •
said resolution duly passed and adopted, .
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $246.25 from the Generel
Fund and ordering payment made. to Whiting Press, Inc., for office supplies, 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 $210.10 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Leo Cronin Company for police uniforms, 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
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(resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $499.00 from the -General
(Fund and ordering payment made to Star Fireworks Company , which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating•$1,769. 0 from the
General Fund, $1,077.25 from the Street & Alley Fund, $199.20 from the Sewer Fund, $1.50
from the Bridge Fund and $95.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made tol
the Street & Alley, Fund for use of equipment during June, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as`
(read,, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $731.03 from th.e Genera]
(Fund and $279.79 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil
Com-pany for cut,.back asphalt, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted-a-s .
(read, and all present. voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $389.85 from the Gener
Fund, $1,161.09 from the Street & Alley Fund., $.30 from the Sewer Fund 'and $232.34 from
the, Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Minnesota for
(gasoline furnished,. which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared th,
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $32.83'from the General
undand $232.91 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made'to Firestone Stor
hich was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopte
s read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $300.00 from the Street,
lley Fund and ordering. payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for sidewalk construction,
i ch was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared th
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $739.12 from the St.reet '
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Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, which was read':
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all prosent voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $499.80 from the Street
& Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company for bricks, which
was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as, read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted. .
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $971.30 fromthe P.I.R.
Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for 5% retained on installation of
watermain and sanitary sewer in Miners Heights, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $3,348.29 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. for estimate No. 2 for
construction of a sanitary sewer in North Broadway, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor.thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said•resolution duly passed and adop.ted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $357.50 from the P.I.R.
Fund and ordering payment made. to Carlisle G. Fraser for estimate No. 2 for construction
of a watermain in 5th Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution -duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a
resolution appropriating $227.53 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser for
estimate No. 2 for
construction of a watermain in 12th Street
Northwest, which was
read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by
Morris, that the said
resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor
thereof, President pro
tem
Anderson declared
the said resolutiorL duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating y1,610.42 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to C. M. Boutelle for estimate No. 2 for
construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Street, which -
was read.
Upon motion by Norris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting infavor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $1,621.25 from the
P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 1
for construction of a. curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Southeast from 3rd to 4th Street,
which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amuhdsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $201.95 from the P.I.R;
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 3 for oonstruc`yion
of a curb and gutter on 6th Avenue Southeast from loth to llth Street, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopte
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson decla .ed-
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $331.77 from the Sewer
Fund and ordering payment made to What Cheer Clay Products for sewer pipe, which wqs read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro t em Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $222.69 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Squires Electric Company 'for supplies at
auditorium, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present vot.ing in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $219.29 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to lierbe?-rt G. Knopp for premium on Policy OC
875, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $835.96 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Reynolds Wholesale Company for merchandise]
(delivered to -concession stands,. which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
�as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President prc tem Anderson declared
(the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $11-41.47 from the Park
(improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Street & Alley Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopte
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the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $366.00 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Tupper Refrigeration Company, which was
read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted:
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $910.00 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Peon Joyce for excavation northwest Park, •
which was read.
A motion was made by Miner, second by Kennedy, that 'the resolution be held
until an investigation is -made of claims for excavation at the park on 7th Street
Xorthwest. All present voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $1,227.23 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Collector of Internal Revenue for admission
taxes collected during June, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $6,582.69 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Civic•Auditorium Revolving Fund
which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $529.90 from the Park
Improvement Fund and $97.11 from the F. E. Williams Estate Fund and -ordering payment
made to Botsford Lumber
Company, which was read.
Upon motion by
Amundsen,
second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
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voting in
favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly
passed and
adopted.
Alderman Theel
introduced
a resolution appropriating $212.79 from the Park
Improvement Fund, $219.09 from the Lighting Fund and $11.15 from the F. E. .Williams
Estate Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was
read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution beadopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $766.23 from the Lighting
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Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities for lighting at II
the Airport, which was read.
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Upon motion by Kennedy,. second by ?,finer, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel .introduced a resolution appropriating $700.00 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Ferman J. & Frieda E. Klinsman
for purchase of all that portion of Lot 35, Block 20, Moe & Olds Addition, except the
South 170 feet Thereof, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
�as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $400.00 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to George Kettner for purchase of
all that portion of Lot 37, Block 20, Moe & Olds Addition, except the South 170 feet
thereof, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted �l
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $400.00 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Gena and Ben E. Larson for
purchase of all that portion of.Lot 36, Block 20, Moe & Olds Addition, except the South
170 feet thereof, which was read.
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Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared jl
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $24,167a30 from the j
General Fund and ordering payment made to Public Health & Welfare Fund 'for June, 1949
tax settlement $22,851.56 and garbage assessments collected $1, 315.74, which was read.
Upon_ motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared �I
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating W4- 76'from the Firemen�s
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Relief Fund and ordering payment made to 'George Davis, Treasurer of :Fireman's Relief Assn., it
for June,. 1940 tax settlement, which was read. Ill
Upon motion by.Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted it
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $2,33S•43 from the Polices
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Assn. for Juno, 1949 tax settlement, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the 'said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted,
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution agreeing to let no encroachment of
any nature on the right of way of Trunk Highway No. 14 within the city limits, which was
r ea.d.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof,'President pro tem Anderson declared •
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution approving the plans and specifications
for the improvement of Trunk Highway No. 14 'through the City, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as rea.d, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were read and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, 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: Quality Print Shop, $102.15; H. A. Rogers Co., $21.65;
N. Vt. Bell Telephone' Co., $138.12; The Municipal Yearbook, $10.00; Miller Davis Company,
$69.49; Monte's $24.27; Richard Hendricks, $92.00; Rochester Post Bulletin, $3.00; M. S.
Miller, $1.25; Otis Elevator Company, $13.00; H. A. Rogers Company, $25.67; Chicago &
N. W. Ry. Company, $2.20; Maurice McKenney, $9.00; Norbert Huiting, $60.00; Jones &
Schmelzer, $19.95; A. L. Campion, $911.99; John McGovern, $24.00; Grace Lee Products,
$31.70; Rochester Electric Co., $.53.70; Quality Print Shop, $129.50; Louis E. Stilz &
Bro. Co. $6.77; N. VT. Bell Telephone Co., $70.57; City Cafe, $121.50; A. K. Thompson,
$23.20; Alexander'Auto Electric, $88.42; Goodman's, $10.45; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $1.70;
Postier & Eggers, $30.00; Mayo Clinic, $3.00; The Rochester Visitor, $8.00; Kruger's
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Woodwork Shop, $90.00; W. B. Devlin, $6.00; H & H Electric Company , $77. 37; Reeve's Drug
Store, $5.07; Hanson Hardware Co., $6.85; Fullerton Lumber Co., $4.20; Botsford Lumber
Company, $2.27; The Sanitary Company, $156.05; S. M. Supply Company, $1.76; Woodhouse
Bros., $54.76; Jensen Hardware, $18.00'.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Roger Young, $10.00; Rochester Cylinder Grinding
Wdrks, $5.90; Walker Larson Hardware, $.20; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $62.71; Nicols,
Dean & Gregg, $4.50; Witte Transportation Co., $3.33; Gateway City Transfer, $3.06;
Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $7.70; H & H Electric Co., $4.30; P.eeve's Drug Store, $.94; Zane
Chaffee, $86.40; Hanson Hardware Company, $22.50; Herbert G. Knopp, $1.78; Goodman's,
$33.49; Bemel Auto Parts, $12.50; Fullerton Lumber Company, $6.15; Lyde Watson, $1.50;
John McGovern, $4.50; Twin City Testing & Engineering, $55.62; Socony Vacuum Oil Company,
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$70.94; The George T. Ryan Company, $1.25.90; National Bushing & Parts,' $752.05; Botsford
Lumber Company, $1018; Gopher Welding Supply Co., $17.20; The Sanitary= Company, $2.38;
Scharf Auto Supply, $39.46-; Nelson Tire Store, $91.16; Woodhouse Bros',, Y36.97; Jensen
I Hardware $25•. 32.
From the Fire Protection Fund:
C. E. Ginther, $3. Ofl; R. C-. Drips Grocer Co.,
$5.10; International Association of Fire Chiefs, $10.00; Duo Safety -Ladder Corp., $61.00!1;
INational Bushing & Parts, $13.98; Botsford Lumber Company, $27.81; Gopher Welding Supply
Company, $17.40; The Sanitary Company, $23.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $5.49; Nelson Tire
Store,- $27.00; Brown & Adair, $17.97; Mayo Clinic, $2.55; The Sherwin Williams Company,
$.30; S. M. Supply Co., $86.42; Rochester Iron Works, $20.28; Nicols Dean & Gregg,
$59.60; Woodhouse Bros., $54.79; Jensen Hardware, $6.53.
From the Sewer Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $10.00; Monarch Soap &
Chemical Co., $79.00; City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $66.60; Nietz Electric Co.,
$13. 37;. Peoples Natural Gas Company, $2.25; Earl H. Hess, $70.00; Gordon Winslow Co.,
$73.60; Roger Young, $90.00; Raymond Lee, $90.00; Kenneth 1-1. Shay, $90.00; Robert
McGarry, $90.00; Walker Larson Hardware, $4.43; Rundell Lumber Co., $5e75•
From the Bridge Fund: Botsford Lumber Co.,
From the P. I. R. Fund; C., M. Boutelle, $50.41; Carlisle. G. Fraser, $60.76.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Hanson Hardware Company, $24.00; Southern Minn.
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From the Park Imnrovement Fund: Rochester Iron Works, $3.85; Burroughs
Adding Machine Co., $1.65; Wallace & Tiernan Co., $10.50; Rochester State Hospital, it
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$3.75; F. Les],*ie Williams, $25,00; Rochester Plumbing-& Heating, $.25; Sanitary Company,]
$8.60; Jensen Hardware Co., $12.40; Baihly Cash Market, $79.40; H & H Electric Company,
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$44.55; National Bushing & Parts; $1.92; Rochester Paper Supply, $85.25; Walker Larson
Hardware, $3.00; Rochester Ice & Fuel Company, $16.00; Coca Cola Bottling Company, $43.6p;
National Cash Register, $3,90; Lyon Chemicals, $42.00; Adams, $3.35; Witte Transportation
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Co., $6.82; Curtis Candy Co., $32.1!•0;. City of Rochester, $29.70; Railway Express Co., j
$5.28; Addressograph Sales Agency, $22.50; Globe Ticket Co., $151.80; Hilltop Popcorn
Co., $55.00; Edward Don Company, $83.70; Axel H. Reed, $80.10; Strauss Shoe Shop,
I $32. 67; Marigold Dairies, $1.04; Paul Mattson, $.75; Preston Republican, 87. 28;
Owatonna Peoples Press, $15.69; Kruse Company, $57.34; ; Rochester Visitor, $30.00;
Decorah Journal, $5.64; Chicago N. W. Ry. Co., $3.69; Bach Music Company, $4.89; Jones &
Schmelzer, $22.40; Rochester Bread Company, $8.24; Devoe & Raynolds Co. , $3. 85; Kirkwood,
IRa-Tel Inc., $36.50; K F Sales Company, $55.50; Patrick *Fit zgerald, $20.50; Rochester
Bread Company, $29.90; R. L. Palm, $1.75; Universal Motors, $2.60; Rochester Laundry,
$66.10; Rochester Sand & Gravel, $16.25 Peter J. Brown, $20.15; Monte's, $3.49;
(Woodhouse Bros., $210'05; Hanson Hardware Co., $11.00; Westinghouse Electric, $12,53;
IRhoderick McPeak, $21.50; Minnesota Toro Co., $3.30; Harry V. Hanson, $15.90; A- C.
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Drips Grocer Co., $14.60; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $111,59; Williams Printing, $44.50;
American Linen Co., $52.25; Whiting Press, Inc. , $25.95; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $65. 35;
Midland Popcorn Co., $137.50; Peoples. Natural Gas Co., $22.19.
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: Rochester Sand & Gravel. Co. , $6..25;
Fullerton Lumber Co., .$103.02; Jensen Hardware, $5.10; Rochester State Hospital, $6.75;
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $3.10.
Alderman Miner stated that it should be designated which department should have
charge of a. small piece of real estate oened by the City of Rochester bordering on
Cascade Creek and North -of 7th Street and upon motion by Miner, second by Kennedy, the
matter was referred to the City Engineer.
Alderman Miner inquired as to why street grades in the City of Rochester heal
not been recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the past several years as
required by the City Charter, Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel,. the same was
referred to the City Attorney.
The City Engineer reported on.a recommendation made to the County Board of
Commissioners by the Street & Alley Committee on the matter of a program for putting
Section 672 of Minnesota Statutes into effect in the City of Rochester. This would
continue State Aid Road °0'l which enters Rochester on the South side of the State
Iiospita.l and State Aid Road 112" which enters the City of Rochester on 14th Street Ir. E.
to Highway Xo. 63 which runs through the City on Broadway. The recommendation further
proposed that other State Aid Roads entering the city limits be given further study.
A motion was made by Amundsen, second by. i•ior-ris, that the recommendation be approved.
All present voted in favor thereof.
It was brought to the attention of the Common Council that considerable
dumping was being done on the East side of the old Coop. Building and upon motion by.
Kennedy, second by Theel, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and the City
Attorney.
Upon motion by.IIiner, second by Theel, the meeting.was adjourned.
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