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Record of Official Proceedings of the .Common Council
of the City of Rochester, :Minn. January 15., 1951
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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
i said City on January 15, 1951e
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President Fryer called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M.,.the
ilfollowing members being present: President Fryer, Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson,
�,H elmkay, McPherson and Miner. Absent: Alderman Morris.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, the minutes of the meeting
of January 2, 1951 were approved.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for the furnishing of manhole and catch basin castings
for use in the City Engineer's Department during 1951. The bid of Neenah Foundry
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;Company in the amount of 50 catchbasins frames and grates e.42.00-$2100.00;
�I 50 Manhole frames and covers @ 31.00 - $1550.00; and 10 manhole adjusting rings
I (2° raise for above manhole frames)'® 17.50 - $175.00, making a total bid of
$3825.00 was received and opened..
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the bid of Neenah
Foundry Company in the amount of $3825.00 for -the furnishing of manhole and
Icatch basin castings for use in the City Engineerts Department be accepted was
dread and upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, the recommendation was
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President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for construction of the Southeast storm and sanitary
relief sewers. The following bids were received and opened and President Fryer
referred the same to the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and
report: Carlisle G. Fraser, in the amount of $214,327.10; Chris Jensen, in the
amount of $234,573.00; DeGraff Wolff., in the amount of $221,990.50; and Phelps -
Drake Co., Inc. in 'the amount of $238,909.00. After opening the Bids President
Fryer stated that any one present wishing to be heard could speak at this time.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the bid of Carlisle G.
''Fraser for construction of a Southeast Storm and Sanitary Relief Sewers be
'accepted at the unit prices bid and checks returned to the unsuccessful bidders
was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was
approved.
Mr. David Allison, a member of the Board conducting the Polio Drive,
was present at the meeting and asked permission to attach a tag to the parking
meters, explaining that dimes for the polio drive could be deposited in the
;parking meters without setting up time on the meters and that all dimes received
in the meter collections would be turned over to the polio drive. Upon motion by
,Miner, second by Helmkay, his request to attach tags to the meters was approved.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Amundsen, the request to collect dimes through
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the parking meters was also approved.
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Mrs. Hamilton Montgomery, Mrs. Robert Weyand and Mrs. Bertha Arandt,
from the Women's League of Voters, were present and inquired as to the progress
being made by the City in'preparing for Civil Defense. Mayor McQuillan explained
that various departments of the City, such as the.Public Health & Welfare, the
Street &.Alley Department, the Fire Department and the Police Department, were
available at all times. He also stated that ham radio operators had volunteered
to make their services available at any time. He -further explained that he
expected Federal funds would•soom be available and these -funds would be matched
in full or -in part by State funds and that the City had included the sum of
$10, 000.00 for Civil Defense in the budget for the .coming f iB0al year.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read
and President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file:
"WHEREAS,•refunds of Water Main Assessments are in excess
of cash accumulations and further insufficient to meet certain
improvements in the Department,
THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved by the ,Public
Utility Board that the Sinking Fund Commission be and is hereby
requested to appropriate from un-invested funds in the Sinking
Fund for Water Department Depreciation Reserve the amount of
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) and from the Sinking Fund
for Water Department Extensions the amount of SEVEN T$OUSAND
DOLLARS ($7,000.00), to the Public Utility Fund for the purposes
herein indicated."
A copy of a letter from the State of Minnesota, Division of Public
Institutions, addressed to the Mayor, complimenting the Chief of Police on the
good management and condition of the City jail was read and President.Fryer orders
that the same be placed on file.
The following letter was read and President Fryer ordered that the same
be placed on file:
"Board of Park Commissioners
City of Rochester; Minnesota
Attention:- Mr. Wm. C. Schacht, Secretary
Gentlemen:
This is in reply to your application of October -31
for an exception under Section 71.10 of NPA Order M- h
that would permit construction of
a concrete and steel baseball park grandstand
at Rochester, Minnesota
as described in the.submission.
Our review of the data as submitted indicated a
hardship will exist if you are not permitted to proceed
with your project. Accordingly the.Nat,ional Production
Authority makes a specific exception under Section 71.10.
to permit the construction of the aforementioned project.
It is understood, of course, that the granting of
this exception does not carry with it any priority for
obtaining construction materials.
We trust that this action will enable you to obtaain.
the benefits of the construction.
Sincerely yours,
W. H. Harrison
Administrator"
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners transmitting Architects
estimate No. 1 issued to A. E. Benike for labor and material furnished on the
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baseball grandstand at Mayo Field was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners for authority to proceed .
with improvements on the Golf Club House at Soldiers Field, the estimated cost of
same being $1400.00 was read and upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, their
request was approved.
The request of the Public Health & Welfare Department for permission to
employ Miss Dorothy Peterson, R.N. as a public health nurse effective January, 8,
1951 at a salary of $224.00 per month to replace Mrs. Henrietta Pfeffer and Miss
Robah Kellogg, R. N. as public health nurse effective January 8, 1951 at a salary
of $224,00 per month to replace Miss Marie Hassett was read and upon motion by
Miner, second by McPherson, their request was granted.
The City Engineer's estimate of cost for construction of Southeast
(Storm and Sanitary Relief Sewers in the amount of $196,396.75 was read and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The request of the-MaGoon Taxicab Company for a cab stand to be located
on 1st Street Southwest between 1st and 2nd Avenue Southwest, where the first
metered parking space east of the south door of the Kahler Hotel is now located,
j: or that he be permitted to operate from his present stand at the corner. of 1st
Avenue and 2nd Street Southwest, or that all cab stands in the City be made
'"open" stands was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The petition of Mr. George Henke that Lot 1, Block 29, Northern Addition
to the City of Rochester be changed from a residential to a commercial zone was
read together with a statement of acquiescence signed by 8 residents in that
area and upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, the said petition was
referred to the Board of Zoning.
The petition of Wm. Preston to have the West 46 ft. of Lot 2 and the
West 46 ft. of the South 24.7 ft. of Lot 3, Block 41, Morse & Sargent's Addition:
changed from a residential to a -multiple dwelling zone was read and upon motion
by Miner, second by Amundsen, the same was referred to tYe Board of Zoning.
The following resolution vat read and upon motion by Miner, second by
Helmkay, the action of the Sinking Fund Commission was approved:
uWHEREAS, the Public Utility Department has requested that certain
un-invested'funds in the Sinking Fund will be required for the payment
of watermain assessments and certain improvements in the' Water Department.
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated from the Sinking Fund,
Water Department Depreciation Reserve and $7,000.00 from the Sinking
Fund, Water Department Extensions, and that the total sum of $27,000.00'
be paid to the Public Utility Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota."
A communication from the H & H*Electric.Company stating that their
contract for the erection of traffic signals on Broadway called for completion
on January 15, 1951. They further stated that all pipe work, concrete bases and
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the control cable was now installed but they had been informed,that the signals
would not be available until the latter part of January or .the first part of \
February and asked that the completion date be extended to April 1, 1951. Upon
motion by Anderson, second by Amundsen,. the completion date was extended to
April 1, 1951.
. . . The recommendation of the Sewer and Purchasing Committees that the
Sewer and Purchasing Committees be authorized to purchase'a two-inch pump for
use in the sewer department, at a cost of approximately $400.00, was read and
upon motion by Amundsen, second by McPherson, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley.Committee that the Lysne
Construction Company be employed to move the old steel foot bridge from Mayo
Park to Tenth Street Northwest and Cascade Creek, for the sum of $450.00, was
read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Miner, the recommendation was approved,
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the following
properties be condemned for street and parking purpos.es was read and.upon motion
by Amundsen, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was accepted:
"A strip of land 10 ft. wide on each side of 3rd Avenue
S. E. from 3rd Street to 4th Street.
That part of.vacated 3rd Street S. E. lying north of
Block 48, Morse and Sargent's Addition, and not already
owned by the City.
The North 57 ft. of the South 122 ft. of the Southwest
one -quarter of Block 90, Original Plat..
The South 30 ft. of the Northwest one -quarter of the
North 10 ft. of the Southwest one -quarter of Block SO, -
Original Plat."
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and gutte7
be constructed on 9th Avenue Northeast from 9a Street to loth Street was read and
upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson,.the recommendation was. approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and
gutter, be constructed on 9th Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenues was read
and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and gutte3l
be constructed on 5th Avenue Northwest from lot Street to the Chicago North
Western Railway tracks was read.and upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and gutte3
be constructed on Sth Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Streets was read and
upon motion by Helmkay,,second by Amundsen, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street"& Alley Committee that a curb and gutter
be constructed on 9a Street Northeast from 9th to 8th Avenues was read and upon
motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a breaker ball
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be purchased for use of the Street & Alley Department and the City Dump, at a cost
of approximately $290.00, was read and upon motion by Amundsen, 'second'by Helmkay,
the recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Finance Committee that $150,000.00 Permanent
Improvement Revolving Fund bonds bearing lj% interest be issued as .of January let,
1951 and that the proceeds from sale of the said bonds be placed in the P.I.R.
Fund to cover payments made for the construction of local improvements for which
''special assessments.are levied and that the Sinking Fund Commission consider
pur.chasing the proposed P.I.R. bond issue from funds belonging to the Public
Utility Department and.now available for investment, was read and upon motion by
Miner, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that radio equipment
,(3 mobile units and 1 remote control unit) be purchased for use in the City
Engineers Department was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a new spray
,bar be purchased for the City's asphalt distributor for use in the Street &
Alley Department was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of .th-e Police Committee and the Chief of Police
,that the McGoon Taxi Cab Company be granted a stand on First Street Southwest
at the first meter East of the alley, between the Western Union and, the Rochester
Diet Kitchen on the north side of the street, was read and upon motion by McPherson,
second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Treasurer for the _month of December, 1950 -was
read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineers trial balance for December, 1950 was read and the
same' was ordered placed on file.
The annual report of the Building Inspector for the year 1950 was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports for the month of December, 1950 of the Building Inspector
showing fees collected for building permits issued in the amount of $133.00; of
the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued
In the amount of $31.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued in the amount of $269.50; of the'Heating Inspector
,showing fees collected for heating permits issued in the amount of $731.50 and
lof the Building Inspector showing fees collected for sign permits issued in
the amount' of $4.50, were each read and President Fryer referred the same to the
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The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ended January
1951 showing total, criminal fines and costs collected $343.00 and civil fees
received $12.00 and for the week ended January 13, 1951- showing total :criminal
fines and costs collected $1033.00 and civil fees received $2,95, were each read
and having been approved by 'the City Attorney, President Fryer ordered that the
same be placed on file.
The application of Margaret Rude for license to sell cigarettes at
retail was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the license was
granted.
The applications of Margaret Rude, and Dale Austin (2) for license to
sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Helmkay,
the licenses were granted.
The license bonds of Charles R. Sandberg, Jr., Byers V. Nelson, George
F. Campbell and Armond J. Gentling each in the amount of $1,O0000 with the Wester
Surety Company as surety and the license bond of T. H.. Johansen in the amount of
$1,000,00 with the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety, were each read and
upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, the bonds were approved, the surety
thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The contract.bond of Smith Sonnenberg Motors in the amount of $1925.00
with the Continental Casualty Company as surety was read and the same was referred
to the Mayor for his approval.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Neenah
Foundry Company for furnishing manhole and catch basin castings for use in the
City Engineer's Department, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle
Fraser for construction of Southeast Storm and Sanitary Relief Sewers, which was
read,
Upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the sal
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted
by the Public Utility Board (transfer of funds from Sinking Fund to Water Departueilt
Fund), which w$s read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the sal
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Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution providing for the sale of
$150,000.00 Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
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!isaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $596.90 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin,,
which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $12, 270.00 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Public Utility Fund for payment
due on loan for purchase of parking lot, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and.adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $9.549.65 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Park Improvement Fund for a
temporary transfer of funds for estimate No. 1 for construction at the Mayo Field
grandstand, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $90.50 from
the General Fund and $124.50 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment
made to Postier,& Eggers, Co., which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by.Anderson, that the said resolution be
(adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
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said resolution duly passedand adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $352.17,f rom
the General Fund, $5.04 from the S & A Fund, $33.09 from the Fire Protection Fund,
$69.12 from the Sewer Fund and $51.60,00 from the Lighting Fund and ordering
payment made to the City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all .voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
ii Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $423.75 from the
General Fund, $2994.89 from the S & A Fund, $132.00 from the Sewer Fund, $4"90
from the Bridge Fund and $9.50 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment
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made to the Street & Alley Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that. -the said resolution be
adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer ,declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,295.33 from the
Street & Alley Fund and.ordering payment made to the Rocket Auto'& implement Co.,
which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second'by Miner, that the'said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor' thereof, 'President Fryer .declared the said
resolution duly . passed and adopted. r
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $9,548.65 from the
Park Improvement Fund 'and ordering payment made do Alvin E. Benike for estimate
No. 1 fo'r construction of Mayo.. -:Park Grandstand, which was read.
Upon motion'by Miner, second.by Amundsen, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer, declared the
saidresolution duly passed and adopted._
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $6, 347.58 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made 6o Collector 'of Internal
Revenue- $611. 24; Mayo Civic. Auditorium Revolving Fund-$2549.05; Heins Insurance
Agency-$871.06; City of Rochester, .Pub. Utilities-$733.50; R. I,. Gould & .Company-
$270.00; The Kruse Company-382.22; Old Much Foods-297.60; and R. C. Drips Grocer
Company-$633•'51, which was read.
` Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the 'said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman 'Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating,$202.90 from the
General Fund and $10.50`f rom the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to 'the N. W.
Bell Telephone 'Co., which was read.
Upon motion 'by Anderson, second by Helmkay," that "the said resolution be
adopted' as read, and all voting in favor thereof, 'President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution,appropriating $1,490.53 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Civic Auditorium
Revolving Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read,and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were read and upon. motion by Amundsen, second by
Helmkay, the same were approved and.rthe Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
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'idirected to draw warrants on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
j� From the General Fund: Richard Hendricks, $40.00; Cranston Typewriter
Exchange, $7.00; West Publishing Co., $17.80; Marvin Law Book Co., $20.00; F. R.
Finch, City Clerk, $109.99; National Association of. Assessing Officers, $15.00;
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Myron M. Reeve, $9,00; Tom 0. Moore, $48.00; Quality Printing Co., $9,45; Osco
'I'i Drug Store, $1.00; Leon Joyce, $135.00; Paul Dornack, $9.00; Cooperative Oil
t' Co., $4.75; H. A. Rogers Co., $27.02; First National Bank, $15070; Linda Walters,
�$71.80; Monte's, $52.22; The Bay Dee Co., $14.36; First National Bank, $18.00;
Schmidt Printing Co., $67.85; St. Paul Pioneer Press, $23.40; The Rochester
Visitor, $8.00; Universal Motors, Inc., $63.95; Quality Printing Co., $5.30;
Service Equipment Mfg. Co., $76.35; City Cafe, $121.15; The Camera Shop,
$100.36; Railway Express Agency, $3.60; Weber & Judd Co., $6.05; Reeve's Drug
Store, $5.94; Scotty's Shell Service, $17,91; Alexander Auto Electric, $35.39;
K- F Sales Company, $118.29; Adams, $1.80; Cooperative Oil Co., $7.08; Boynton
Hagaman, $40.00; Larry Lentz & Son, $11.00; Gray Bros., $12.00; Gamble's, $3.60;
Stoppel's Egg, Poultry & Seed Co., $1.20; Needels Company, $16.52; LeRoy Hennum,
$1.25; Higley Chemical Co., $37,71; Rochester Electric Co., $43.29; Midwest
Paint & Supply Co., $3.59; Harry V. Hanson, $3.30; Devoe & Raynolds Co., $1.68;
'� Rochester Wood Specialties Co., $49.90; Junius Lemmon, $76.80;. R. C. Drips
Grocer Co., $129.75; LaunderAid, $47.66; The Kruse Company, $20.39; H. Dornack,
$44.40; John O'Rourke, $10.00; Public Health & Welfare Fund, $35.00; Emil
,Aufenthie, $60.00; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $39.21; H & H Electric Co., $33.69;
Botsford Lumber Co., $7.00; Witte Transportation Co., $19.20; S. M. Supply Ool.
$4.94; National Bushing & Parts, $40.76; Jensen Hardware Co., $9.49; Foster
Electric Co., $3.32; Hanson Hardware Co., $5.75•
From the Street & Alley Fund: The Kruse Company, $20.39; Dodge Lumber
& Fuel Co., $15.95; Chester Hanna, $9.10; Kenneth Shay, $9.10; Poeples Natural
Gas Co., $46.17; The George T. Ryan Co., $14.267; H & H Electric Co., $12.55;
Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.,. $61.84; Nelson Tire & Appliance go., $3.15; Allen
Lloyd Co., $73,39; Parkhill Bros., $7.16; Nicola, Dean & Gregg, $120.87; Wm. R.
Ziegler Co., $22.32; The Pure Oil Company, $40.97; Gordon Winslow Co., $114.00;
Langes Auto Glass Shop, $24.66; Roddis Feed Co., $35.20; Firestone Stores,
$55.19; Olmsted County Highway Dept., $94.90; Frenchy Rousseau, $56.00; Stanley
Watson, $66.50; M. L. McIntire, $66.50; Mrs. Hazel Kitzman, $52.50; Walter
Doty, $126,00; C. J. McDonald, $19.50; A. E. Byholt, $168.00; A. E. Byholt,
$11.25; Cooperative Oil Co:, $5.27; Mid Continent Petroleum Corp., $7.13;
Socony Vacuu;k Oil Company, $58.04; The George T. Ryan Co., $23.80; N. W. Bell
Telephone Co.,
p $34.50; S. M. Supply Co., $7.82; National Bushing & Parts,
$90.01; The Sanitary Co., $.86; Jensen Hardware, $44.30; Hanson Hardware Co.p
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From the Sewer Fund; H. Dornack, $21.75; Dodge Lumber '& Fuel 00.,$71.12;1
Chester Hanna, $1.30; Kenneth Shay, $1•.30; Peoples Natural Gas Go., $12.39;
Botsford'Lumber Go., $182. 78; E. •B. •Ballou, $11.74; Walker Larson Hardware Co. ,
$9.35; Foster Electric 'Co., $1.65._
From the Fire Protection Fund: Witte Transportation Co., $9.10; S. M.
Supply Co., $19.16; Nicole, Dean & Gregg, $161.08; National Bushing & Parts_,
$55.30.; Fullerton Lumber Co., $15.70; The Model Laundry, $29.66; Alexander Auto
Electric, $2.44; Scharf Auto Supply; $19.39; Rochester Upholstery Repair Shop,.
$45.00; Rochester Soft.Water Service, $3,75; Body Guard Mfg. Co., $14.78; The
Sanitary Co., $2.70; Gopher Welding Supply Co., $8.98; Nicole, Dean &Gregg,
$95•28. Jensen Hardware Co., $33.56 Foster Electric 00.,.$.15; Cooperative Oil
Co., $9.30; Hanson Hardware Co., $.50.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Jensen Hardware Co.. $3.60; Foster Electric
Co., $10.13; Mengedoth Sheet Metal Shop, $1.50; Adams, $1.00; H & H Electric Co.,
$47.96.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Foster Electric Co., $43.59•
From the P. I. R. - Fund:, Raymond & Ida Smith, $3. 37;
From the Bridge Fund: Dodge Lumber & Fuel' Co., $2.53.
From'the Public Health & Welfare Fund; F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $40.86..
From the Park Improvement Fund: F. R. Finch., City Clerk, $20.09; Public
Utility Dept., $56.20; White Motor Transport Co., $2.26; Truck Service Company,
$16.60; Tropical Paint & Oil Co., $138.'25; Rochester Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co.,
$9.95; Drips Grocer Co., $104.50; Hanson Hardware, $43.99; KDEC, 'Decorah, Iowa,
$54.00; Kruse Company, $45.04; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $54.55; Ace Linoleum
Co., $45.00; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $4.95; Rochester, Minn. Fire Extinguisher
Co., $7.30; Nicole, Dean & Gregg, $2.40; Jones & Schmelzer, $59•85; Pepsi Cola
Company, $5.86; Velie Ryan, Inc., $15.60; Williams Printing Co.-, $20.00; E. T.-
Watkins Electric Co., $5.00; N.• W._ Bell Telephone Co., $77.36; Coca Cola Bottling
$119.50; Hent es Glass Co.
Co., g $10.90•; Gust Zieman, $95.75; Nicole, Dean &
Gregg, $5.95; S. M. Supply Co., $65.85; Rochester Post Bulletin, $3.60; Monte's,
$8.15; Rochester Bookbindery, $9.20; Burroughs Adding Machine Co., $17.09;
Witte Transportation Co., $1.65; Universal Motors, $21.64; Glendenning Motorways,
Inc., $2. 66; Firestone Stores, $2.00; • Foster Electric Co., : $30.30; Charles E.
Anderson, $11.60; Quarve & Anderson Co., $31.25; Nelson Tire & Appliance Co.,
$47.96; Allen Lloyd Co., $.76; Rochester Sand & Gravel, $5.00; Peter J. Brown,
$91.55; Reynolds Wholesale, $59.40; Coca Cola Company, $74.25; Rochester Visitor,
$16.00; Railway Express, $5,78; Rochester Ice & Fuel Co., $.95; Douis Canar,
$4.50; Whiting Press, Inc., $16,65; Globe Ticket Co., $11.42; Bach Music Co.,
$23.35; Vilter, Mfg. Co. $113.46; Walker Larson Hardware, $36.92; Yellow Cab
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Company,, $3.50; American Linen Supply Co., $44.09; Minn. Dept. of Health, $3.50;
Gopher Bottling ¢o., $12.50; Velie Ryan, Inc., $74.30; Hanson Hardware, $29, 30;
Home Cleaners, $7.00; Rochester Bread Co., $19,75..
Mayor McQuillan read an invitation from the Minnesota League of
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Municipalities inviting the Mayor, members of the Council and City officials
Ito attend a joint luncheon in the Minnesota Union at the University, to.be held
on January 17th, at which time preparations for the League Convention to be
held in Rochester neat June would be discussed. The letter was ordered placed
on file and those who Could attend were requested to do so.
Mayor McQuillan stated that the Planning Commission had.requested the
services of a secretary at.their meetings which are held each month and upon .
,motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the request.was.approved.
Mayor McQuillan stated that movie film to be used in connection with
the Defense Civil Service Educational grogram could be rented at the rate.of
$10.00 per day or the film could be purchased for $100.00. He further stated
that he felt the film should be used for one day before it was decided as to
whether or not the same.should be purchased at $100.00..
Mr. Ross_Boashard, representing the Civil Air Patrol, was present
and.eaplained preparations being made by that unit for possibl.e emergencies
that might .result from a bombing attack.
Upon motion by McPherson,.second by Miner, the City Attorney.was
instructed to draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance giving the Council
the right or power to determine what type or types of.constraction could be used.
in commercial zones.
City Attorney Hunt stated that the claim submitted by Mrs. Ella .
Chandler for damage, to her: property in Northwest Rochester could. now be settled
for the sum of, $100.00. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Amundsen, the City
Attorney was authorized to make the said settlement..
The matter of selling the $80,000.00.baseball grandstand bond issue
was. discussed and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the matter was.
referred to the City Attorney to determine whether.or not the resolution setting.
up the.bond issue could be amended so as to make the first maturity of bonds due
on January 1, 1952 instead of January 1, 1951. The City Attorney was further
authorized to employ such legal assistance as would be necessary to.prepare an
attorneys opinion on.the said bond issue.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Miner,.the meeting was adjourned.
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