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Home My WebLink About10-15-1926_ 232 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of ;<..r••,`---: .Y the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the.Council Chambers, in the City Hall. in said City, on October 15th, 1926, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Meeting called to order by President Weeks. Roll call: Present: Weeks, Adler, Bach, Dicks, Kitzman, Bostier, Schroeder. Absent: None.•, The report of the City Treasurer forthe month of Au'` < " � � t P y gust, 1926, as showing $292985.47 bein on hand was read and President Weeks ordered that the same be placed on file, k . Trial balance, general b>alance ��heet, unexpended k-udget appropria- .: tion statements statement of. su lies on hand statement.of school PP , ..,r. warrants signed by City Clerk, etc., of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, �.<r '! as at September 30th, 1926, prepared by the City Clerk, were $aid before a; the Common Council, and on motion by Kitzman second by Postier, it was ordered that the same be placed on file, — ar•- t r,�•Fu� tip. ,< x..�• -Ce T • �'uv .,E . � �i� k.E Y w'a 4� ) � k t •F•.s+•� p; '� 1Y f $ ` .:• i� - h ,,,.. �`> j _ �-m'r<tib�k. 1� { S�'`a�,F ,t ``**rr ��e i m,..,K: • '� .. �', �, r .s �� : ,°r — wh- rf�i.:r c � • - >s, ;. ��.eJ+r p n +r , t. G,.4.x „Y '.i; Q . �, � e,. 4.>> .. n a/i "V-irx, the • �, .. _ `^Z*.+€ ? ..x_.. ":�;„• _ ;t .r.•.;s' �',tt.=2: }u '•'.- :tt §a•. 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V >.y _i y ULU safP`3a�.r.r - v : oa�t;acb� ••*�y.t'�+^y"-, f•�,-•, nd a ,;nets rofit.- in3 the ate'r t:ment fbs, the .s x" months- of thi $: n IiiVii�-cal•yji�iV�s7�aV.{i'y�,.iG:�JV- ars i c,a'.;..-jy.5..' _ •{ .,;•>t.S• r �':. �`~ : 't _t tY•`^ �-. .a''' Ye'Yk�'='", ' i . � .. 2- +" ,i„ x�z .:: * �+• � - & �'- • ,�, �-xr `..c° .. � , � 11 ... a:a�.•r,- ';,,....;3w.....,w; .... _.;....� _"'�..-c�ila.3:..-3-`ir,..-. • _ , . � ��w.ar<,.t+• .. r :;ice` :,,1, .:. . -. - `: a __/...:...,,tct;,u+:: � „>. The following comIImunication'Was read and President Weeks ordered �$ x 'j that the same be placed on file: " October 15th.. 19260 Honorable Common Council, ' City of Rochester, Minnesota. Gentlemen: This is notice that effective noon October 16th, 19269 and until further notice, I have granted leave of absence, . without pay, to Leslie Sackett and Thomas V. NaIll.e, patrolmen in the Police Depart- ment of said City. Respectfully submitted, J. T. Lemmon MAYOR OF SAID CITY.". The following communication was read and President Weeks" ordered that the same be placed on file: THE WOMEN'S CIVIC LRAGUE OF ROCHESTER "Rochester, Minn October 14 1926 .r'se3.r�.. ...4.•.•. iw � tk =v ._ r>P }vF `" c. _ . .. eC ' -.. .. .- .......a. ., _ -k'2 ,. The following budget is respectfully submitted by the.Civic League as an estimate of the amount needed for its running expenses during the year Miss Nystuen's'.salary s1800.00 Mrs. Hayeth's salary 278.00 tExpense on Miss Nystuen's car 250.00 Rest Room 322.00 Rest Room in Commercial Club 160.00 r Printing 50.00 Misce 120.00 $3000.00 Mrs; C. R. Thompson, Treas." The following/res9lutioh was read and President Weeks ordered that the same be placed on file: ' "Be it and -it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester,Minnesota that ` the Hon.Common Council be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to transfer the sum of $4995,65 from the Public Utility Fund to the Sinking Fund of the said City the same.to be used forthe retirement of Electric Light Bonds." , Alderman Kitzman introduced the following resolution, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the Public Utility Board of said City is hereby authorized to appropriate and transfer the sum of $4995,65 from the Public Utility Fund of said C i ty to the Sinking Fund of . said City, for the retiring of Electric Light Bonds," Upon -motion by Hicks second by Kitzman that the said resolution be adopted as read and, all voting in. favor thereof, President Weeks declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted, Alderman Kitzman introduced the following resolution,which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the sum of $1248,71 be and the said sum is hereby appropriated from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund of `said City and ordered paid to the Estate of Maggie Alseth, the same being refundment to the said Estate for its share in the reimbursement made by the State of Minnesota toward the paving of Fourteenth Avenue Southwest, Sixth Street Southwest to Seventh Street Southwest, $1199002, and interest th;reon @ 6% per annum, January 18th, 19262 to October 15th, 1926, �'49.69, all of which is in .accordance with.resolution passed and adopted by this Common Council on January 18th, 19284 The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant for said sum upon the Mity Treasurer in accordance herewith, and cause said payment to be made,." Upon motion by Bach second by Adler that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Weeks declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted, 233 o ■ C 0 234 0 T];e budget for the 1926 tax levy was discussed and the following levy was proposed, budgeted as follows: For the General Fund, `�"85900.00, apportioned to the following budget divisions: Sala- of Cit y y Clerk, City Attorney, City Engineer,etc., Salary Qf Mayor, Aldermen, Chairmen 128000.00 of Council Cor-miittees, Salary of Municipal Court Judi and Clerk, 2700.00 3800.00 Salary and expenses of the Board of Health, Salary end expenses 6950.00 for elections, Salary of Chief of Polite, Social Welfare Wdrkers, 2900.00. . abd Patrolmen, Mayor's contingent fund 27000,00 Miscellaneous expenses of Police Depar ent 500.00 4500.00 To apply on deficit in Permanent Improvement Revolving fund and for payment of Public Improvements around City property, Official publications and printing 5000,00 Fuel for City Hall, 6500000 Telephone service for various City offices 50000 ' 4,00.00 Visiting Nurse salary and expenses end womens' rest .room rental and expenses, etc., Public examiner making examination of public 3250.00 books and records, Water service at public buildings, fountains, etc., 400.Q0 300.00 Revolving Fund for destroying weeds, 150.00 `,`191950,00 Less, Proposed reservation to be made of funds in the miscellaneous budget ditision,25000.00 Less, Proposed transfer of accumulation in Revolving Fund for the disbursemerYt of sprinkling costs and receipt of collectiond, pro rats to .the above bud et di i i ' g s ons, 6000 00 xi n00 0 Plus Later decision to reserve..;. in the above mentioned $25000000 for the 1926 and 1927 payments of principal and interest on the Bitherstine property, Plus Lat'l.r decision to reserve—::. in the above mentioned `P25960.00 for the initial payment,: - the ' 1927 payment of principal and interest on contract for the purchase of Soldier's Memorial Field (this reservation being based on the offer made by Dr. Graham for his property). .. _ 0. !'�60950.00 �11750.00 1320000 24950,00 Proposed levy,85900.00 For the Street and Alley Fund $43000.00, apportioned to the following budget divisions:, For the general maintenance of streets,, etc..,: For repairs to paving and curbing, For the costs df operation of equipment and purchase.1of 'gravel fot the graveling of str ets,. For the construction and repair ofCity :-owneuide- walks and crossings, 23000.00 14500:00 9000.00 :2.500.60w'' $49000,00 N Y ,� � yr- a ��. .vim•_, • I ' • Less, decision to transfer from accumulation in budget division for the construction and repair of privately owned sidew lks, pro rata to the above mentioned budget divisions, "'36000.00 Proposed levy, 143000.00 y,^3 For the Se,;er Fund ``')24495.00 apportioned to the following budget di-.risIons For cleaning andoflushing sewers, repairs to sewers, 2` equipment, etc., * 3000.00 For the construction of surface drainage sewers, 5000.00 For th.0 construction of State hospital outlet b° sanitary sewer, 5000.00 • fir' y'.: ��4 . _ For the construction of First Av nue Northeast relief line sanitary sewir, 125.00 Power, attendants, repairs, etc., for the Sewage Disposal 11000.00 ✓fir For overdraft in the construction of East side sanitary ,• .' setrer cutover, 294.00 For overdraft in construction of surface drainage sevier in Fourth Street Northwest, 76,00 ' Proposed levy24495.00 Note: At this time definite figures were not, available to show the amount needed fori:the completion of the payment on contract for Thirteenth Street h` -<,•a Northeast, sanitary sewer cutover, For the Fire Protection Fund55310.00, apportioned to the f 011orrin„ budget divisions Salaarius--of Chief and Firemen, `�34560.00 For hydrant rental, 12750.00 For ,purchase of new fire hose, 1000,00 For miscellaneous items such as operation of motor egijj-peV� 'es suppliEs, new equipment, miscellaneous repairs and im- pr ovements , e t0 o, 7000.00 Proposed levy, $5.5310.00 For the Park Improvement Fund $20000.00 for the improvement of public parks and parkways in or near said City. For the Lighting Fund :`,1923.00 apportioned to the following budget divisions. - For lighting National Guard Armory, $625,00 For lighting Public Library, 625.00 For lighting City Hall, 300.00 F'or• lighting Sewage Lift Station, 20.00 For lightin%g Public $ealth nurse office, 20.00 For lighting City Dumping ground,residence, . 18.00 For lighting Sewage Disposal Plant.,. 50.00 For lighting City Warehouse, 50.00 For Lighting Central Fire Station, 200.00 For lighting Park Superintendent's residence, 15.00 'Proposed levy, =�1923.00 For the Library Fund ,A2725.00 apportioned to the following budget divisions: For periodicals, 0 450.00 236 J For rebinding of books For Libfary staff salaries 6000.00 For Janitor service salary, 1000.00 For f-u-e 1 500.00 For furnitureand fixtures, 625,00 For repairsand Improvements '-500,00 Stationery and supplies 'PoStage expregg and freight., 500.00 100000 Insurance, 200,00 Printing, 150,00 Proposed levy, .112725,00 sr For Musical Entertainment Fund a5,000,00 for providing free musical. entertainment for the general public. For the Interest Fund ItrA20100600—apportioned to" the following budget divisions: For the payment of interest on Sewage Disposal Plant Bonds, .$19500.00 For the payment of interest -on Sewer Bonds, 600.00 Proposed levy, 20100100 For the Sinking Fund �16500.00 apportioned to the following Budget divisions: For the payment of Sewer -Bonds 'os. 16.17 and 18, $2200.00 For", the 'payment of Sewage Disposal Plant Bonds 14300*00 Proposed levy, 816500.00 For the Firemen's Relief Fund 1/10 of one mill on the assessed �J aluation of the taxable property to provide funds for ]PensiotL and relief Df members of the City Fire Department and their widows and orphans and or.thePurposes provided in Chapter 197, General Laws of Minnesota for: he year 1909 (Approximately $1000.00). On motion by Ficks second by Adler Council adjourned to October 8th, 1926 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Ar- City CldrkA. J E 0 10 Aho`A