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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1954605 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, _..19 54 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of i Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on February 1, 1954. ' President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M.,-the' following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Ackerman, Anderson, I; li Morris, Schroeder, Thiem and Whiting. Absent: None. j' Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Schroeder, the minutes of the meeting of January 25, 1954 were approved. • I' The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that Gilbert H. MacMillan,rof essional Structural Engineer, be commissioned to design and plan �1 the proposed 7th Street Northeast Bridge over the Zumbro River was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Ackerman, the recommendation was approved. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Ackerman, the City Attorney and the City Engineer were instructed to prepare an agreement between the City of Rochester and Gilbert H. MacMillan, Professional Structural Engineer, covering the pr1eparation of plans, specifications and engineering services in conn ection with 1' the proposed bridge on 7th Street Northeast. �I Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Morris, the meeting was recessed at 2: 10 P. M. President Bach called the meeting to order at 3:25 P M. The six following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file: "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the j said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with the SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SUPPLY COMPANY for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications on file: TWELVE (12) 25 KVA DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS & HANGERS the total amount of the said contract to be THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($3,120.00) and the said Southern Minnesota Supply Company being the lowest responsible bidder." • "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board, of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board ' to enter into a contract with the KUHLMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, for i! the furnishing of - TWO (2) 2500 KVA DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS the total amount of the said contract to be TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHTY DOLLARS 2 S 0 0 0.00 and th ( the,said $ . s d Kuhlman !� . ) an Electric Company being responsible the lowest i bidder." "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the'said Board to enter into a contract with the MacArthur Company, for the fur- nishing, in accordance with specifications, of 20,000 feet 411 Transite Korduct with couplings, bells and adapters at a contract price of FIVE THOUSAND FOURTEEN DOLLARS ($5,014.00), the said MacArthur Company being the only responsible-bidder.11 !' "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to sell to WILBUR EENNINGS OF Spring Valley, Minnesota approximately four to five tons of copper wire with the insulation burned off at a price of $.2311 per pound; the said Wilbur Jennings being the highest • responsible bidder." i I Record of Official. Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, 1954 "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said.City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with the ALLIS CHALMERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications - ONE (1) OUTDOOR UNIT SUBSTATION' the total amount of the said contract to be SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($79,320.00) plus the services of an erection engineer at the rate of $50,00 per day, the said Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Company being the lowest responsible bidder.' "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City.be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with the ANACONDA WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications, of 9,375 feet of cable and 20 splicing kits, the total amount of the said contract to be FORTY Two THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($42,921.25) and the said Anaconda Wire and Cable Company being the lowest responsible bidder." A notice of hearing in the matter of Jack Crooks Batdorf in Bankruptcy ' to be held in the United States District Court at Winona, Minnesota on February 5, 1954 was read and President Bach referred the same to the City Attorney. The estimate of Earl F. Cooke for repair or replacement of the south ,and west outside doors of the City Hall was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Thiem, the same was referred to the Public Grounds Committee. The request of the Western Union Telegraph Company for permission to place a bicycle rack on the sidewalk on 2nd Avenue Southwest in front of their new location in the new addition to the Kehler Hotel was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Thiem, the same was referred to the Police Committee and the 'Chief of Police with power to act. A communication from the United States Conference of Mayors explaining the threat of Federal taxation of Municipal Bonds - and requesting that the City send a protest to Congressman Daniel A. Reed, N. Y., Chairman of the House Committee on ways and means, protesting the closed door action and requesting reconsideration of the action taken and also that those duly elected officials of states, counties and cities, who are desirous of doing so, be given an opportunity to present testimony in public hearing, was read. A motion was made by Morris, second by Ackerman, that the communication be referred to the Mayor to send a telegram of protest to Congressman Reed, Representative August H. Andresen and State Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. • All voted• in favor of the motion. A communication from the Chicago and North Western Railway Company 'requesting further information regarding a special assessment for curb and gutter on their property which is a part of the right of way through the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Morris, the same was referred to the City Attorney. A certificate issued by the County Board of Commissioners certifying that. the parcels of land hereinafter listed are all of the lands which have been classified by them as non -conservation lands from the list of lands forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes for the years of 1945 as i • 1 • 607 Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1. 1954 amended and requested that the Common Council also approve the lands as listed ! I! as non -conservation was read and upon motion by Thiem, second by Morris, the l i, same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer; "Lots 8 and 9 of Nielson's Sub -Division of Outlot 111. A letter from Mr. Owen L. Palmer of Dodge Center inquiring as to whether ! or not the house on the recently purchased land for a parking lot was for sale was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Thiem, the same was referred to the the Public Grounds Committee. The question as to when Mr. Denny would vacate the house on the new parking lot was brought up and the Council was informed that he had been officially I notified to vacate. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, Mr. Denny was authorized to reside in the house until March 1, 1954. 11 e-d1 i ;! A letter from the following Sign Companies informing the Council that , they felt an error had been made concering the Building Inspector and stating that'! the felt the y performance of his duties in regard to Ordinance No. 733(Sign Ordinance) had been properly taken care of was read and President Bach ordered the;; same placed on file; Schinke Sign Co., Ace Sign Co. , Ace Sign Co. , A-1 Signs, Naegele Sign Co., .Artstyle Signs, Coca Cola Bottling Co. and Hassig Adv. Company. Mr. James Mullen was present at the meeting and stated that he was interested in purchasing a triangular piece of land at the intersection of 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue Southeast and upon motion by Morris, second by Ackerman, !; r the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer and ; the City Attorney. The petition for the construction of a curb and, gutter in streets in Bielenberg & Gieset s First Addition and the south side of loth Street Northwest u in Gooding's Addition was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Morris, the � is same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer, Mr. Paul Grassle, Sr., Chairman of the Centennial Committee, was present' at the meeting and asked the cooperation of the Common Council with the Centenniali • Committee in issuing any licenses or permits for concessions on the streets during', the, period that the centennial is held. The City Attorney recommended that all applications for permits on concessions be cleared with the Centennial Committee before being granted. Alderman Schroeder moved that a public dance permit be granted to the i Rochester Centennial Association, the said dance to be held on February 13, 1954. Alderman Ackerman seconded the motion and all voted in favor of same. .I The reports for the month of January, 1954 of the Building Inspector showing fees collected for building permits issued $94.00; of the Electrical i . Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $429.00; of the r Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits issued $347.25; i' of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $1244.7'5 I I' I o� Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, 1954 and fees collected for sign permits issued $36.44, were each read and President Bach referred the same to the Finance Committee. The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending January 23, 1954 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,193.25 and civil fees received $3.00 and for the week ending January 30, 1954 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $729.00 and civil fees received $.25, were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The report of the Trustees of the Walter Hurlbut Book Fund for the year • 1953 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The applications of T. A. Donford for a license to sell soft drinks and a- license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Ackerman, second by Schroeder, the licenses were granted. The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second ,,by Whiting, 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: Nygaard°s, $4.79; Pruett's, $1,65; Flora C. :Anderson, $60.00; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $29.28; The Mayo Clinic, $15,00; Edward goperski, $1.61; H. M. Fitzpatrick, $16.50; Joe L. McDermott, i, $24.30; Blanche Jacobs, Dep. Registrar, $20.00;.Midway Lincoln Mercury, $122.3-2; ,Reuben Reick, $40.00; Charles H. Dornack, $44.33; William Burrows, $22.50; Paul .Plantz, $11,25; Nelson Tire & Appliance Co., $16.00; Universal Motors, Inc., $6.50; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $5.27; Railway Express Agency, $5.14. From the Street & Alley Fund: Rochester Ready Mix Concrete, $60.35; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., $5, 23; Devoe & Raynolds Co., $7. 95; Minnesota I Constructors Equipment Co., $2.69; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $22.93; Rosholt Equipment Co-, $115.86; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $72.85; Universal Motors, Inc., $10.08; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $50.19; Railway Express Agency, $1.61. From the Fire Protection Fund: Railway Express Agency, $3.63; Pruetts, 435.09; Massey's, $14.94; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00; Fire & Safety, Inc.,, -$10.25; Cranston Typewriter Service, $155.00. From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Co., $19.35. From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Cooperative Oil Co., $17.93• From the Parking Meter Fund: Gopher Stamp & Die Company, $26.og; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co., $3.50. The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President Bach declared the same duly -passed and adopted:. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Anaconda Wire and Cable Company. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted. i 6 0 9' Record of Official Proceedings of. the -Common Council of the City. of Rochester, Minn., February 1, .19 54 l I Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with the Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract i+ with Wilbur Jennings. Upon motion by'Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with the MacArthur Company. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Thiem, resolution' adopted. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract i with the Kuhlman Electric Company. Upon motion by Thiem, second by Whiting, !� resolution adopted.] a Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract 2 with the Southern Minnesota Supply Company. Upon motion by Whiting, second by' !j Ackerman, resolution adopted. i Resolution setting the election date for the determination of the j proposed annexation of the East -g3 of Block 6 and all of Blocks 7 and 9, Highland I Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderaon,l resolution adopted. I; I President Bach called a recess at 5:45 P. id. President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. E The following resolution were each read and President Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted: Resolution appropriating $549.99 from the General Fund, $975.91 from they; S & A Fund, $139.23 from the Fire Protection Fund and $9.45 from.the Sewer Fund i and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by !, I Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,033.76 from the General Fund and $461.25 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin, $1, 49o.30; Universal Motors, Inc., $553.46 and Cutler Magner Company, $461.25. by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. i Upon motion Resolution appropriating $1, 535.59 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Fire & Safety, Inc., $1, 230.00 and Fullerton Lumber CO., $305• 59 ,Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Thiem, resolution adopted. , Resolution appropriating $6,747.41 from the P.I.R. Fund and $2,508.58 from the S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G.'Fraser. Upon motion, by Thiem, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $937.50 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Daniel M. Robbims. Ackerman, resolution adopted; Upon motion by Whiting, second by 1,610 .Record of Official Proceedings, of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, .19 54 Resolution appropriating $1,790.99 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Paper Calmenson Company, $406.00; Earl Tieman, r $352.00; Rochester Block & Supply, $334.65 and Board of Park Commissioners, $699.24. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $17, 000.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment - made to Max .Klingsporn. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Mor Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution granting one public dance permit to Rochester Centennial •Association Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for a public hearing to determine whether public interest, convenience and necessity make it ,necessary to add additional taxi cabs to provide the public with adequate taxi cab transportation in the City of Roch6ster, Minnesota. Mr. -Carl F. Peterson presented letters from the following individuals and organizations stating that there was now a necessity for more taxi cab service in the City of Rochester and urging that licenses be granted -for more taxi cabs: -George P. Leiferman; Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council; Wm. Smalley, Manager of Hotel Arthur and Reiter Hotel; Mayo L. Prisbe; A. F. of L. • Hotel, Restaurant and. Hospital -Employees' Union; and Fred Loeding, President of A. F. of L. Union Club, Inc. Mr. Robert Petersdorf, Secretary of the Rochester Building and ,'Construction Trades Council, spoke before the Council, urging that more taxi cabs 'be licenses in the City of Rochester. Also Mr. Charles Clark, Business Representative of th4 A. 'F. of L. Hotel, Restaurant and Hospital •Employee® Union, ,t 'Local No. 556, requested.that the Council consider the issuance of more taxi cab ,licenses. A petition signed by 52 residents of the City of Rochester, petitioning the City Council to grant more taxi licenses to the Taxi Companies in Rochester so • that we may have reasonably good service on cold and rainy days, was also read. A financial statement of Carl F. & Ihla Petersen, dba: Vets Cab Company, was sub- mitted for the Council's information. Mr. Richard Manahan, Attorney representing the Yellow Cab Company, was present at the meeting together with Mr. Joseph Kramer, Manager of the Yellow Cab .Company, they maintained that there was now adequate taxicabs operating in the ,City to give proper service. Mr. Manahan presented communications submitted by the following- individuals and business concerns: R. G. Stuhler; Alice Lee; Mrs. .E. L. Owens; Mrs. David Carlstrom;�Miss Vyrle Ashcroft'; Mrs. Arva Kunz; Mrs. Chester Larson; A. C. Hagen; V. S. Counseller, M. D. ; Airs. E. J. Klampe; Mrs. J. Paris; Beatrice A. J. Montgomery-, Carl Frutiger; Mrs. Albert Neveau; Rev. M. J. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, 1954, 1 1 • no 1 0 i 1 1 Price; Lewis J. Rich; Winifred M. Donoghue; Mrs. Charles Brakke; Ruth B. Bargen;ii Mrs. John Lawres; C,. C. Williams; Lorraine P. Pemberton; Mrs, Fred Woltman;Edw. ! A. Wobschall; Mrs. Clarence H. Larson and Clarence Larson; Mrs. Al Stage; Miss Carola Mills; Ida Ackman; Mrs. James L. Adams; Mrs. 0. N. Mertz; Miss Jeanette Swanson; Mrs. Elizabeth Braun; E..C.'.Freiheit;.J. A: Eagels;'Mrs. John Miner; Ida Fern Hartman; Mr. & Mrs. Michael McNiff; Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kingrey; M. C. Pettey; R. E. Isaacson; R. E. Corbin; R. R. Roberts; J. H. Shraj;; Frank Evangelist; Ted Tennyson; Mr. & Mrs. Clapp; Mrs. Richard G. Johnson and Mrs. Donald Kundo. Mr. Carl F. Peterson, of the Vets Cab Company, was also .heard. After hearing others present on the matter, and After discussion by the members of the Council, Alderman Whiting - stated that he felt the evidence presented did not warrant more than 33 cabs in the City of Rochester and moved I: i that no further licenses for taxicabs be granted at this time. No second to his motion was received. Upon motion by Alderman Thiem, second by Alderman Ackerman, the matter;, of issuing additional taxi cabs was referred to the Common Council as a committee; of the whole. i 'i An Ordinance creating and establishing a Board of Public Health and Welfare for the Cityof Rochester, providing for the a P g appointment of the members a of the Board, and prescribing its powers and duties, was given its first reading.' 'i The recommendation of the Fire Committee that six Chemox Self Generating Oxygen breathing masks manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances Company, at the unit price of $165.00 each delivered in Rochester, was read.' The Council was I advised that the Mine Safety Appliances Company was the only, company that manufactured this type of mask. Upon motion by Morris, second -by Ackerman, the recommendation was approved and the Mayor was requested to furnish an emergency order for the purchase of same. Alderman Ackerman stated that he had had a request foraa street light at No. 120 - 9th Avenue Northwest and upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the same was referred to the Lighting Committee with power to act. The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the preliminary plans for the 7th Street Fire Station be approved as prepared by Daniel Robbins, Architect, and that Mr. Robbins proceed ;#ith plans and specifications necessary to advertise for bids was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was approved. The following recommendation of the Fire Committee was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted: "Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen; We, the undersigned members of the Fire Committee, recommend Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1, 1954 the employment of two additional firemen to keep the Department at full strength during the vacation period and the days -off and the six recognized holidays granted. j Also'the City Attorney is instructed to amend Ordinance No. 660 to read as follows: 'Section 1. That the Fire Department of the City of f members one E•ck•ster,•Mizn•s•ta, shall consist • 5 , of which shall be Chief of the Fire Department, two Assistant Chiefs, six Captains,.12 Drivers, 22 Firemen, 1 Mechanic and 1 Superintendent of the Fire Alarm System.' Respectfully -submitted, ; FIRE COMMITTEE :I Leo C. Anderson, Chairman Emrold Thiem, Member" • The following recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the recommendation was approved: "Hon. Mayor and Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota. Gentlemen: The undersigned Members of the Police Committee of the Common Council, and the Chief of Police, do hereby recommend that on Third Avenue Southwest East of the Post Office, on First Street Southwest South of the Post Office, and on Fourth Avenue Southwest, west of the Post Office, be signed for use of Post Office Patrons only. It is further recommended that the courtesy mailing box, presently on the South side of the Post Office be moved to the West side of the Post Office. It is felt that these steps will serve to decrease the amount of double parking in the Post Office area and thus provide for a safer and freer flow of traffic. Respectfully submitted, POLICE COMMITTEE Leo C. Anderson, Chairman A. M. Ackerman, Member R. Schroeder, Member James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police" The following recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Ackerman, the recommendation was approved: "Hon. Mayor and Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: The undersigned members of the Police Committee of the Common Council, and the Chief of Police, do hereby recommend that on Third Avenue Southwest west of the Public Library, space at the curb be allowed for the installation of a street return box for library books. This space to be nearest Second Street Southwest. It is further recommended that on Third Avenue Southwest parking be prohibited for the West entrance to the Library and that the remaining three parking places, between Second Street Southwest and the alley, be metered, when provided by ordinance, for a periodz.of twelve minutes. It is further recommended that when it is legally provided that the five parking stalls on Second Street Southwest, nearest Third Avenue, be metered for twelve minutes. The"se short time 1 F� 0 o13 Record, of Official, Proceedings of. the 'Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 1; 1954 spaces would provide an opportunity for short time parking for Library Patrons. Respectfully submitted, POLICE COMMITTEE Leo C. Anderson, Chairman A. M. Ackerman, Member R. Schroeder, Member i James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Policeu Upon motion by Thiem, second by Schroeder, the I amount of $100,00 was appropriated for the use of the Rochester Olmsted County Safety Council and the • I• 'I use of the community room in the City Hall by the said Safety Council was.left Ij to the discretion of the Mayor, as to whether or not a fee should be charged. ( Alderman Ackerman moved that the Mayor write the Yellow Cab Company and(; j request them to submit a financial statement for the years of 1952 and 1953. Alderman Morris, seconded the motion and all voted in'favor of same. i f` Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the Public Grounds Committee i, was authorized to employ an appraisal committee for the purpose of appraisingthe land known as the City Hog Farm. The matter of granting additional taxi cabs was again brought to' the 1' ( • attention of the Council .-by Alderman Whiting,. who stated that he still felt that'. sufficient evidence had been presented indicating that there was not a necessity for additional taxi cabs and stated further that he felt the 'matter could be l settled at this time. After.further discussion, Alderman Whiting.presented to I the Common Council his resignation as Alderman of the Second Ward. Alderman ' Thiem then moved that his resignation be not accepted. After further discussion is Alderman Thiem withdrew his motion and no further action was taken on the matter �I o at this time. i, Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman, the mee'ting.was adjourned 11 I until February 15, 1354 at 7; 30 o'clock P. M. it I City Clerk �I Fl . l I if it 11 II 1 li ' � G 'I I'. I i I I 1 I I