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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 27, 1956
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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 February 27, 1956.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, Moody,
Schroeder, Schwanke, Tingley, Whiting. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the minutes of the meeting of
of February 20, 1956 were approved.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the following policy
be and is hereby established in future extensions to the water
main distribution system in the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the City Water Deparbment furnish all pipe,
fittings and hydrants necessary for the extension of
the water distribution system, that such pipe and
fittings pertain only to the water main proper and that
the balance of the cost of water main installations and
total cost of house connections be assessed against such
lots or parcels of land -as the Common Council of the City
may determine without provision of refund of any part
thereof..
Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the above policy
become effective upon it's approval of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota."
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution approving the above quoted
resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board, which:was read. A motion was then
made by Alderman Schwanke, second by Alderman Anderson, that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President
Bach declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Whiting introduced a resolution appropriating $1,223.69 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Seven Up Bottling Company,
$264.00; Reynolds -Wholesale Company, $396.13; Coca. Cola Company, $228.65 and Jones
& Schmelzer, $234.90. A motion was made by Alderman Moody, second by Alderman
Schroeder, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor
thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, parts of
Sections Twenty -Seven and Thirty-four, all in Township One Hundred Seven (107)
North of Range Fourteen (14) West in Olmsted County, Minnesota, (Industtial
Opportunities, Inc.), was given its second reading.
Alderman Tingley introduced the following resolution which was read:
•"WHEREAS, the International Business Machines Corporation has
announced its intention to expand its facilities by constructing
and operating a plant at Rochester, Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the building site for this plant has been disclosed
as an area northwest of the City of Rochester in the immediate
proximity of the present -territorial limits thereof, and
WHEREAS, construction of a plant of the proportions planned,
and the indirect expansion and growth occasioned thereby, will
present numerous and varied problems, the solution of which will
require the closest cooperation between the International Business
Machines Corporation and the City of Rochester.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Common Council, speaking
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on behalf ,of the peoples of the City of Rochester and its elected
and appointed officers and employees, hereby extends a warmhearted
and enthusiastic official welcome to the International Business .
Machines Corporation and to the many employees and officers who
constitute that organization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council, again speaking
on behalf of the people of the City of Rochester and its -elected
and appointed officers and employees, expresses for all the sincere
desire that the Internatigna,l Business Machines.Corgoration will
join and become an active, participating segment of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the International
Business Machines Corporation is hereiny assured that the services
and facilities of the Electric Department, Water Department and
Sewage Disposal Plant, either are. or will be made adequate and
and sufficient for its needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the International
Business Machines Corporation is hereby assured the fullest
cooperation from each department of the City in the solution of
municipal and other related problems which it may encounter in
the development of its new plant."
Alderman Whiting moved that the said resolution be adopted as read. Alderman
Anderson seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Whiting introduced a resolution ordering a hearing upon the
proposed annexation of 16 parcels of land which are completely surrounded by land
within the City limits and ordering that copies of this resolution be served upon
all owners of said parcels of land, which was read. A motion was made by
Schroeder, second by Schwanke, that the said resolution be adopted as read and
all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution duly
passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution proposing a water main from
the extension of 16th Street and 162 Avenue Northwest to Fullerton-Elford
property and ordering a preliminary report by the City Engineer, which was read.
A motion was made by Schwanke, second by Tingley, that the said resolution be
adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Moody, second byl
Whiting, the same were approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
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directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly;
From the Park Improvement Fund; Velie Ryan, $54.00; Rochester Bread
Co., $26.52; Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., $31.80; Paxton and Gallager Co., $126.69;
Marigold Dairies, $169.75; Witte Transportation Co., $39.99; Whiting Press,
$14.95; West Concord Enterprise, $1.68; Walker Hardware, $1.20; Times Plain Deale#,
$2.90; Sunray Products Corp., $41.Og; St. Ansgar Enterprise, $4.48; Skating,
$55.50; Shelvy Williams Mfg. Inc. , $27.60; Rochester Yellow Cab, $6.40; Rochester
Visitor, $20.00; Rochester Post Bulletin, $19.60; Rochesiter Plumbing & Heating,
$9.80; Railway Express Co., $2.98; Pruetts Launderers & Cleaners, $6.26; Peoples
Natural Gas Co., $18.43; Radio Station WYTY, $25.00; The Kruse Company, $2.52;
Jewell Electric Co., $50.55; Houston Signal, $2.25; Hollands of Rochester, $2.00;
Austin Herald, $10.50; Foster Electric Co., $1.55; B. E. Darby & Son, $16.90;
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Colonial Refining & Chemical Co., $20.00; Chatfield News, $1.96 ; American Linen
Supply, $24.33; Albert Lea Publishing Co., $11.20; The Kruse Company, $3.10;
Roddis Feed Co., $19.20; Skelly Oil Co., $23.22; Rochester Plumbing & Heating,
$6.55; N. W. Bell TIlephone Co., $23.10; National Bushing & Parts, $19.79; Mantels,
$.75; Marti Motors, $4. 40; H & H Electric Go., $1.90; Gopher Welding Supply,
$23.95; Golden Hill Machine, $1.00; Globe Ticket Co., $52.07; W. Atlee Burpee Co.,
$54-10; Ace Hardware, $32.42;. H & H Electric Co., $5.50; Hanson Hardware. $12.96;
Rochester Dairy Cooperative, $19.90.
President Bach then stated that this meeting had been set primarily for
the purpose of meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission and other interested
parties in regard. to developing and planning road patterns, particularly in North-
west Rochester and also to discuss the feasibility of employing a full-time
.Planning Engineer. A letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission outlining their
recommended program was again read. A letter from the City Engineer recommending
providing a full time Planning Director, facilities and budget sufficient for the
needs as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission was read. Also letters
from Arthur A. Hirman, President of Industrial Opportunities, Inc.; Harold A. Kamm,
Manager of Industrial Opportunities, Inc.; Leon Shapiro, President of Rochester
Board of Realtors; and Mr. Newton Holland reqeusting that the Council consider
hiring a full time man to plan Rochester's future development were each read. Mr.
Don Grue, President of Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission, was present and
stated that their Commission felt some plan should be developed and that they did
not feel qualified to to this and recommended that an engineer or consulting firm
be employed,as the City and County engineering departments did not have time to
devote to this. Mr. C. A. Armsgirong, City Engineer, stated that he felt there was
a great need for this service and felt probably one ,pfig.neer and two assistants
could do the work to start with. He stated he felt the county, townships and
city should work together on this but that providing funds and staff would
primarily be up to the City. Dr. Viktor 0. Wilson, Public Health Officer, and
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Dr. L. A. Weed, President of Board of Public Health & Welfare, were also present
and each spokb in favor of a zoning plan in and around the City and hiring a
Director to aid in this. After hearing those present and discussing the matter
Alderman Schroeder moved that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission be accepted and that the President of the Council appoint a committee
of the Council for the purpose of investigation and reporting on the employment
of technical assistance for planning and zoning. Alderman Tingley seconded the
motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Whiting then moved that the foregoing committee also be charged
with investigating and reporting on the advisability of consolidating the functions
and duties and responsbilities of the two exisiting City boards on zoning and
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planning. Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Bach then appointed the Committee as follows: Alderman
Schroeder, chairman, Alderman Whiting and Alderman Tingley.
Alderman Anderson moved to refer the matter of street lights on the
south end of 1st Avenue Southwest, at the end of 18th Avenue No°rtheast and at the
east end of 10th Street Northeast to the Lighting Committee with power to act.
Alderman Schroeder seconded the, motion and all voted in favor thereof,
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Moody,. the meeting was adjourned.
Dep ty City Clerk
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