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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1933657 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall, in said City, at 2:00 o'clock P.M.,. on November 6th91933: Meeting called to order by President Liddle. Roll Call. Present: Liddle, Amundsen, 'Hicks, Millers Moody, Norton. Absent: Dallman. Upon motion by Hicks, second. by Amundsen, the minutes of the meeting held on October 23rd,1933, were approved: Alderman Dallman came in at t hi s time and took his Chair. Carl G: Schwarz, City Treasurer, asked for authority to employ a stenographer in connection with return of unpaid sprinkling assessments for 1933, at which motion by Norton, second by Moody,carried that such authority be granted. The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending October 30th,19339 showing criminal fines collected $97.00, civil fees received $6.359 conciliation court fees received $1 50, and $52.45 received from Olmsted County, for September,19339 municipal court fees, and .$37.70 court costs charged to Olmsted County, was reed, and President Liddle referred the same to the City Attormey. The report of the Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector, for the month of September,-1933, showing building inspection fees collected in the amount of $99001 electrical inspection fees $12.75, and plumbing inspection fees fi8.50, was read, and President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee. The report of the City Engineer for the month of October, 1933, showing expenditures from the General Fund for labor of $372.689 from the Street and Alley Fund 0993471 from the Sewer Fund $316.139 and from the Bridge Fund $12,015, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The report of the City Treasurer for the month ending October 31st,1933, showing .1333,669:98 as being on hand, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: The October,1933, report of the City Weighmaster, showing weighing fees collected in the amount of $614309 was read, and President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee: The application of A. G,� Berndt, for a public dance permit at the Woodman Hall, November llth, 18th, 25th, and December 2nd, 1933, and of Local Labor Union No.405, for a public dance permit at the Woodman Hall November 16th,1933, were each read. House Movers License No.20 issued to 6wrence E. Lysne, covering the period of one year, February 28th91933, to February 27th,1934 , was laid before the Commq}j Council, in that Mr. Lysne surrenderd this license in -order.-. that the house movers Incense bond iven by him as principal with H.J.Harwick and H. A. Johnson, as sureties theredn in the amount of $7500.00 each be released 658 at which motion by Hicks, second by Moody, carried that the said house movers license No.20 be cancelled and that the said house movers license bond sureties be released from any further responsibility thereon, with condition that the bond remain in the files of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as a record in connection with the issuance of the said house movers license: The following application for transfer of Off Sale I , license No.5 to vend non -intoxicating malt liquors, was read, and upon motion by Dallman, second by Amundsen transfer was granted: "Rochester, Minnesota, November 11, 1933. Honorable Mayor & Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota. Gentlemen: I respectfully request that the Off Sale license to vend non -intoxicating malt liquors , No.59 heretofore issued to Francis Brennan for 618 First Street Southwest, be transferred to me. - Respectfully submitted, Mrs: Grace Haverland I hereby agree to the transfer of my Off Sale license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors, No.51 to Mrs. Grace Haverland: Fre cis rennan.-- _" The following resignation was read, and upon motion t by Amundsen, .second by Norton, it wasAaccepted: " Rochester, Minnesota November 6th, 1933 To His Honor.th4 Mayor and Members of the Common Council of the City of Rochester. GeAt 1 emen: I hereby tender my resignation as Alderman of the First Ward, this 6th day of November 1933, to be effective as of this date. Trusting this meets with your approval Respectfully submitted, Yours ve3y truly, Ar A. Hicks " The following estimate was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "Nov. 69 1933 Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gentlemen: I herewith submit first and final Estimate in favor of Leon Joyce for the Grading of Second Street Northeast and Fourteenth Avenue Northeast , Thirteenth Avenue Northeast and Third Street Northeast: 1271.9 cu.yds. Earth'Excavation @ 38 ctse per cu.yd. $483.33 Respectfully, C.H. Armst Tong, City Engineer." 659 The following distribution of wood blocks, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same. be placed on file: "Credit Jobs 8"A" to 8"U" inclusive as follows; for wood blocks sold @ $1400 per cubic yard: 8"A" 8 "B" Boa" 8 !D a 8"E" 8"F" 8"G" 8"L" ( South) 8"L" (North) 180 ydso $1400 140 368 532 116 104 133 35 23.5 Total amount of blocks sold Cash and checks paid to City Treasurer a a a n a a a .Cash and checks paid to City Treasurer Time check transferred Check (Shonyo) County, City Farm, and Mayo Clinic charges Total of all sales Certified correct 18000 140:00 358.00 532.00 116400 104.00 133.00 35e00 23.50 . 1621.50 $ 1000.00 ( C.H. A.) 499.95 " " " 400 4.0 5 3-00' 151140 110 50 1621:50 C . H. Armstrong City Engr." The following adjustments relative to garbage collection services and request for their approval were read, and upon motion by Norton, second by Moody, adjusting credits to the accounts concerned were authorized: "October 30th, 1933 To the Mayor and Members of the Council Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: Herewith find list of garbage collection credits from October 19 1932 to October 19 1933 F.Norton .20 two weeks no collection Nella Knowlton .40 Quit in Sept. 4 wks credit Jones, H.P. *55 Moved in Aug. 5 wks credit Johnson, H.F. .45 Quit in Sept: Joachim, J. *10 Missed collection Johnson Mrs. I. 430 moved middle of Sept. 3 wks'credit Gleason Rev. G .10 gone 1 week Guy R 1.00 moved but for got to call = July 20 Costello, W.F. .20 missed collection H. Drosos 2.75 No winter collection -stopped in Aug. E.E.Davidson 2450 no winter collection Royal Lunch 1i,50 commercial garbage - no charge: 10 05 adjustments during Oct. 1-32 to Oct% 1-33 Yours respectfully, D: Co Lochead, M. D. City Health Department " Copy of stipulation and agreement for an award in the matter of Clinton J: Dunphy, employe, vs. City of Rochester, Minnesota, employer, self - insurer, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The following ruling by the City Attorney was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: 9 �ou October 31,1933 Honorable Common Council Ro chest er, Minnesota Gentlemen: Relative to your inquiry ift the matter of the opening of the road running east from the southwest corner of Section 26, Township 107, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota, you are advised that, in my opinion, all necessary proceedings were had and taken in the proper manner and the action taken by the Council as set forth in the attached excerpts is complete in every detail and I' can see no reason why the City should not construct a bridge on Frourteenth Street Northwest across Cascade Creek at any point mentioned in the road description. Respectfully submitted, j't s- eo James T. Spillane City Attorney " ' Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, the City Attorney was instructed to rule on the present status of an injunction started by S. 0. Sanderson, wherein the City Engineer allowed Max Hoppe to elairns go onto property that S. 0: Sanderson W title to, at. approximately Second Avenue Northwest and Fourteenth Street Northwest, and cut trees for the wood, at which an injunction was served and it was referred to the City Attorney for defence, which status is asked for at this time in that the proceedings for the proposed Fourteenth Street Northwest bridge over Cascade Creek provide that the City shall go onto this property for dirt to use in making the embankment for the said proposed bridge. The following request for release and replacement of collateral securities, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: " THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROGRESTER Rochester, Minnesota October 27th, 19 33% Honorable Mayor and Common Council, City of Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota Dear Sirs: -- This bank has A19000 edged with you as secuTilty for deposits of the City of, Rochester Wilson County, N.C., School Bonds 4 3/4%l s due July 1, 19349 which we woul'tl like to have relehsed and we* are offering you in place of these $5,000 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 4% Corporation purpose bonds due June 1, 1935 and $3,000 Kassuth County, Iowa 4 3/4% Road bonds due May 1, 1936. Trusting that we may have your favorable consideration and that we may be allowed to make this change, I am Very respectfully, A. C. Gooding , President." 661 The following request for approval of investments was read, and upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, the same were approved, all voting in favor thereof except Alderman Dallman, who voted "Nay": " RO CHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION Peter S. Mackey, Secretary Rochester, Minnesota November 29 1933' The Honorable Mayor & Common Council. Gent 1 eman : At a meeting of The Rochester Fire Dept: Board of Trustees of the Firemens Relief Association Sept' 259 1933. A motion was made and seconed and duly carried by all voting aye,i That the Firemens Relief Association, loan money on First mortgage on homes of members of The Firemens Relief Association bearing interest at 4% computed semieannually, payable in mouth :y installments, until said debt is paid, The following is a list of members desiring a loan and amount and description of Property: Carl Lee, 14000,00 Fourteen, Hundred Dollars, Located at 1133 7 Ave: S.E. D. P' Maddens add; lot 99 Block 2 Peter Si Mackey 165040 Sixteen Hundred & Fifty Dollars located at 863 5th, Ave: SiE. Auditors Plat A W. L' Fallon. $3100 00 Thirty One Hundred Dollars; located at S2? 2nd St. N4W Lot Noll. of Cummings addition. RespectfullYs-Nubmitted For Your Approval, Peter S. Mack er ' Secretary: " . Dyer FT' Campbell,, Secretary of the local C14amber of Commerce, appeared before'the Common Council, ,and made a plea for financial assistance from the City toward the cost of Christmas decorations, upon which, motion by Ricks, second by Moody, carried that recommendation be made to the Public Utility Board that the matter be handled the same as last year, and that they kindly provide r accordingly. ! Appointment::: by the Acting Mayor of Carlton E: Anderson, as a Special Patrolman October 27th919339 to November 2nd919339 and the appointment by the Mayor of Carlton E' Anderson, as a Special Patrolman November 3rd,19339 to November 9th91'9339 inclusive, the appointment by the Mayor of George Schmelzer as a Special Policeman for duty on the property; of 'the City Electric Light Plant , he to 'serve without pay and to hold office until the second Monday in April, 1934, unless sooner removed, and the appointment by the Mayor of C. B. Hanscom, Merlin Mewhorter, John Cutshall, Herbert Lieseh, Paul Smith, S'A.Boelter,, John Hong, A.C.Claude,, and Fred Witzke, as Special Patrolmen October 31st, and November 1st, 1933, were each read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The following communication accompanying Ted E. Dieter's claim for s 6- was read, and President Liddle refferred the same to the City Attorney: " On the 22nd day of October, at 2:00 A.M. the tire on my car was blown out` by 'striking a defective manhole. This manhole is located on the north, aide of Fourth Street S.W. betwee Second and Third Avenues. .L Therefore I am presenting this bill to the city to be paid because it was no fault of mine or the tires fault that it was blovn. Ted E. Dieter 417 4th St. N.W. City. " The claim of St. Mary's Hospital $30.00 for the isolation of Rose Bluhm, as a n erysipelas patient in the isolation hospital, entered Oct. 3rd, 1933, dismissed October 15th,1933, was read, and upon motion by Norton, second by Hicks, the sum of $30000 was appropriated from the General Fund for payment to St.Mary's Hospital account for share in local sewage disposal plant operation, in payment of the said $30.00. claim. 'Adm�Ar Strdttan Federal EmergencyAof Public Works Bulletin No.2 and classification of rates of pay for all Minnesota P:W.A. projects, were each read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The following claims were read, and upon motion by Hicks, second by Moody, the same were allowed amd the Mayora,& City] Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and . . make payments accordingly: r From the General FurAd:.. E. A: F4iow1ton Co. $4 nV90 , Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $19.30, General Pand $4 901, Ai Ci Claude $2:00, S.A.. Boelter $20'009 Merlin Mewhorter $2:001, Herbert Liesch $2.00, John Hong $2.00, John H. E. Cutshall $2.00, Paul Rmith $2.00, �jeneral Fund Code 28 $47.04., Foster Battery Co. $3.351 West Motor Co. $8.60, Yellow Cab Co. $2050, Community Service Station $2.84, Municipal Court $1.12,Nelson Tire Service Inc. $14,759 Henry Co Lindberg and Joseph J. 'S chuster $10*00, H. S. Adams $4:00, General Fund Code 20 $1,037-•Ir.ealth Office Intac-b Office Fund $100-00,Dr• Chas: H. Mayo $41.66, John R. Sullivan$ 11, Rubon Wood Finishing & Products Co. $14751, A. F: Wright $5.40, Schnorr's Auto Service $15.20, Toomey Coal & Transfer Co. $0-25, Andrew Blakley $2.00, Hanson Hardware Co. $5i439 Co -Operative Oil Company $2.54, Nelson Motor Sales Co. $1,i429 J. DO Kelly $8:009 Toomey Coal & Transfer Co. $:959 Tri-State Telephone &Telegraph Co. 3B.00, A. Dornaek $14.60, TI. Dorn ,ck $:35, City of Rochester, Light Dept. $33,909 City of Rochester, Light Dept. $100, Fullerton. Lumber Co. $28.809 0: G. Hanson & Son $1y42, D. C: Lochead, M.D. $7.009 Woodhouse Brothers $37059 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co: $24 040, H. S. Adams $Z009 City of Rochester, Water Department $171036, C. B: Hanscom $5.001, City of Rochester, Light Dept. $34639 Fred R. Witzke $2.00, Orcutt Sign Shop $210009 Woodhouse Brothers $:559 Quality Print Shop $8:509 Ervin Standke $30.001,Foster Mrachek Electric Co. $10.409 Mengedoth & P'opple $.209 Pruetts Star Laundry $3 81, United Chemical Co: $51000, City of Roches- t,er,Steam Department $1410-84, 'Fri -State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $110009 National Bushing & Parts Co. $14909 M.Nelsen $.609Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $'400-50 ; 663 :5 From the Street and Alley Fund: Win. H. Ziegler Co. $64063, Olmsted County Power Co. $354709Postal Telegraph Cable Company $.369 Railway Express Agency $10'919 McElligott Welding Co. $4:659 Postier & Kruger Company $10759 Fratzke Brothers $7.679 0_L G. Hanson & Son $1:919 Win. H. Ziegler Co. Inc. $82.699 Woodhouse Brothers $13.859 Hanson Hardware Co. $30-97,Pruetts Star Laundry $10*509 H. & H. Electric Co. ;,1.30,National Bushing & Parts Co. $1.050 M. Nelsen $44009 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $.859 International Harvester Company of America $2.90; From the Fire Protection Fund: Midwest Fire Apparatus Company $15.00, The'Devilbiss Co. $40-419 Reliance Battery Products Co. $184009 J. D. Kelly $22.50, National Bushing & Parts Company $30009 Railway Express Agency $.879 Foster $rachek Electric Co. $1.699 Foster Battery Co. $2799 0. G. Hanson & Son $14.629 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $18.80, Woodhouse Brothers *.509 Toomey Coal & Transfer Co. $10,651, Fullerton Lumber Co. $10.159 Pruetts Star Laundry $23:759 General Fund, Code 289Witte Transportation Co. $:63, E. A. Kno*lton Co. $1.98, National Bushing '& Parts Co: $6_.809 Rochester Grocer Co. $9.70, Witte Transportation Co. $5.39, Nelson Motor Sales Co. $279,659 Woodhouse Brothers $12.959 Toomey Coal & Transfer Co. $1:309 The Quality Print Shop $7.609 Home Laundry $15.949 The Calhoun Company $12068, Hi S. Adams $6.00, Hanson Hardware Co $5.00, M. Nelsen $1.65, Nelson Tire Service, Inc. $10009 International Harvester Co. of America $6.20; From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, Light Dept $28:029 Pruetts Star Laundry $34009 Foster Mrachek Electric Co. $1629 Hanson Hardware Co. $14,759 McElligott Welding Co. $1.00, Fratzke WrotheYs $1.75; From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Light Dept. $146,351, From the Park Improvement Fund: Ralph Li esch $28.00 9 Henry Jorgenson $7.50, Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co. $.609 Baihly's Cash Market $7.20, Miller -Davis Company $60'101, M. Nelsen $1509 General Fund $7.679 Rochester Egg & C_o. $83:63, Botsford Lumber Co. $22160, National Bushing & Parts Co,. $1.10, General Fund, Code 28 $88.34, Home Bakery $1.30, Ellis Motor Company S39.90, 0. G. Hanson & Son $100-959 Rochester Ice & Fuel Co: $40699 Woodhouse Brothers $13:009 L.A.Kepp Contracting Co: $21-0929 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $110909 Rochester Grocer Co. $2.20, Magaw & Kjerner $10-159 Vaughn's Seed Store $420-409 C.& N:W. Ry. Co. $21.6c. Nelson Tire Service, Inc. $.50, Hanson Hardware Coo.$2:15, The Calhoun Co. $6 00, Frat-.:ke Brothers $:60, Olmsted County Oil Co. $117:719 Rochester D6,iry Co. $12.759 City of Rochester, Light Dept. $140,55, Pruetts Star Laundry $.909 Woodhouse Brothers $11.20 . Alderman Dallman introduced a resolution granting Public Dance Permit to A. G: Berndt, for the Woodman Hall, November llth, 18th, 25th, and December 2nd,1933, and fixing the fee at $12000, which was read. _ Upon motion by Hicks, second by Moodys that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the 19 ry said resolution duly passed and adopted. 664 Alderman Dallman introduced a resolution granting public danoe permit to the Local Labor Union No.405, for the Woodman Hall November 16th,1933, and fixing the fee at $3.00, which was read. Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Hicks, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. i Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating s $937.96 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust Fund, for payrolls for labor during the period of the weeks ending October 27th,1933, and November 3rd,19339 which was read. Upon motion by Moody, 'second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Norton introduced a resolution appropriating $214:25 from the General Fund and±;ordering: payment made t o the Wigwam for meals for prisoners $181.25 9 and meals for lodgers $33000, during • October 19339 which was read. Upon motion by Hicks, secon+y Norton, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Norton introduced a resolution appropriating 11' $476*59 from the General Fund and 'ordering payment made to the Co -Operative Oil Company for gasoline furnished the City Filling'Station during October 1933, which wad read* ' Upon motion by Norton, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, 11 President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted: Alderman 'Amundsen introduced •a resolution appropriat- ing $483':33 from the Permanent Improvem mt Revolving Fund and o rderi�ng Pay- ment made t o Leon Joyce, as first and final estimate on cohtract for the grading of parts of Second Street Northeast and Fourteenth Avenue North- east, under Job Nb.1601, which was reade Upon motion by Moody, second by Miller, that t'he said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting ift favor thereof, Presi- 11 dent Liddle declared the 'said resolution duly passed and adopted: Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriatirg $285.70 from the General Pond and ordering payment to the Rochester Pbst-' Bulletin, for official publications and printing during October,19339 which' was read*- ' Upon motdon by Moody, second by licks,. that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. i 66� L Upon motion by Dillman, second by Amundsen, the collateral securities proposed by the First National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota, for replacement of securities to be released as set forth in the communication quoted above, were referred to the City Attorney for his ruling as to their market value and the indebtedness record of the counties whose bonds are to be used for replacements. Alderman Moody introduced the following resolution,which was read: "WHEREAS, The gross total of the 1933 tax levy made by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, October 23rd, 19339 was $349,512,43, and WHEREAS, The Public Utility Board of said City have expressed themselves as anreeable to a continuation of the payment of 10% on gross ineQnes from the operation of the Electric Light Department and the Water Works Department, and WHEREAS, It is est imat ed that this 10% on gross incomes, from the operation of the above mentioned departments will, during the period October 1st, 1933 to May 31st,19359 amount to a total sum of $72,000.00 in a pro rata reduction of all funds concerned to arrive at the net levy total of $277,512.439 and WHEREAS, It is necessary that the Public Utility Board of said City be authorized to make payment of the 10% on gross incomes from the operation of the Electric Light Department and the Water Works Department; SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: K � That the Public IIt illty Board of said City be and the said Board is hereby authorized to appropriate to the City Treasurer of said City for distri- bution to the various funds of said City described below, 10% of the gross incomes from the operation of the Electric Light Department and the Water Works Department of said City, Octr 1,1933 to May 31,1935, incl., which appropriations are to be made ordinarily upon the 16th day of each month, for the 10% on incomes from opera- tions during the preceeding month. The share each fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, shall have in the estimated $72,000.00 total is as follows: General Fund $21,673,139 Street and Alley Fund $3425.479 Fire Protection Fund $12,426994, Sewer Fund $3984053, Bridge Fund $1767.64, Park Improvement Fund $9270.06, Lighting Fund $6519.789 Library Fund $2607.84, Interest Fund $2014.959 Sinking Fund $7694.66, Firemen's Relief Fund $515,000. Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen,.that the said resolur tion be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Hicks introduced the following resolutions which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the Mayor and City Clerk of said City be and the said officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the United States of America, in connection with the thirty (30) percent grant made by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works toward the cost of labor and materials for the construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in Broadway Street North and South from Fourth Street Northeast to Sixth Street Southeast and Southwest, a siphon section of trunk line sanitary sewer running from Broadway Street South in Third Street Southeast to Third Avenue Southeast and in Third Avenue Southeast from Third Street Southeast t.o Fourth Street Southeast., the con- struction of a new bridge over the Zumbro River on Fourth Street Southeast and the construction of a new bridge over Cascade Creek on Fourteenth Street Northwest, whi grant is known as P.WA:Docket No414731 a copy of the said agreement being attached hereto and made a part of this resolution, which agreement consists of fifteen page and is divided into Part 1. "Proceedure and General Provisions.* Part 2. 'Construct Contracts'", and Part 3. "Miscellaneous"." hbo Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddl a declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted**'. Upon motion.b y Moody., second by Miller, it was ordered that a street light be installed ' on Eighth Avenue Southeast just south 'of Fourth Street Southeast and the City Clerk was instructed to request of the Public Utility Board that installation be made accordingly. Upon motion by Hicks, second by Moody, it was. ordered that a street light be installed $A the alley back of Magaw & Kjerner's grocery store, one at the intersection of Seventh Avenue Southwest and Eleventh Street Southwest, and one at the intersection of Sixth Avenue Southwest and Eleventh Street Southwest )and one on First Street Southwest at about the 1400 block, and the City Clerk was instructed to request of the Public Utility Board that these installations be made. Upon motion by Hicks, second by Miller, the Chief of Police was authorized to purchase 3 rectifiers at $25.00 each, and 42 battery parts at $1.50 each, totaling $138v009 for use in the repair of the police signal system. Upon motion by Miller, second by Amundsen, the Common ' Council adjourned to 7:30 o'clock PDX., on November 27th,1933. • City Clerk. L