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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-1939209 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., A-Dri114 1939. Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City 1 of Rochester, Minnesota, -held in the Coun&il Chambers, in the City Hall, in said City, on April 10th;1939. President Lemmon called the meeting to ord4r at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the following members being present: Lennon, Amundsen, Fryer, Green, Moody, Richman, Williams. Absent: None. Upon motion by Richman second by Wi.l li ams., the minute s of a special meeting held March 29th, and an adjourned regular meeting held March 31st,1939, were each approved. President Lemmon announced this as being the time and place fixed for a hearing on the sprinkling, flushing or treating of streets during the 1939 season, and asked if any..one..present wished to be heard concerning either or any of said streets. No one present wished to be heard. i President Lemmon announced this as being ,the time and place fixed for a hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer in 92 Avenue Southeast from Eleventh Street to Twelfth Street Southeast and asked if any one present wished to be heard concerning said improvement. No one present wished to be heard. President Lemmon announced this as being the time and place fixed for a hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer in Eleventh Street Northeast, from the alley between Broadway Street North and First Avenue Northeast to the west line of Lot 3,Block 42 Northern Addition, and asked if any one present 4 wished to be heard concerning said improvement. There was no one present who wished. to be heard. President Lemmon announced this as being the time and place fixed for a hearing on the construction of a new sidewalk on and.widening of Second Street , Southwest from Eleventh Avenue to Twelfth Avenue Southwest, and asked if any one present wished to be heard concerning said improvement. No one present wished t o be heard. President Lemmon announced this as being the time and place set for aeceivirig and opening bids for the furnishing of road oil, asphalt, and tar. The following bids were received and opened at this time: i Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Road oil grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 S.C. $.O41g per gallon, Cutback asphalt Grade MC 2,3 and.+ $.0520 per gallon, and grades !' RC2,3 and 4 $.0540 per gallon. No bid on tar. Standard Oil Company: Road oil grades 1,2,3,and 4 SC $.0405 per gallon, I - Cutback: Asphalt Grade MC 2,3 and 4, $9.0549 per gallon, and Grade RC 2, 3, and 4, $•0553 per gallon. No bid made on tar. President Lemmon referred the above bids to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Record of Official Proceedings of .the -Comm'on Council of the City. of Rochester, ,Minn., Apri l lg, 1939 2OJ President Lemmon announcecl.this as being the time and place fixed ,for receiving and opening bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 91 Avenue Southeast from Eleventh Street to Twelfth Street. The following bids were received and opened at this time: Wm. C. Fraser & Son, $1049.40; Martin Paulson, $909.15; President Lemmon referred the above bids to the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.' The following communication was read and upon motion by Fryer second by Rchman the authority requested was granted: April 10, 1939 Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gentlemen: Subject to your approval, I recommend that each one of the 21 men you authorized me to hire work 210'0 hours per year. Respectfully submitted, Arleigh C.Smith, City Engineer. " The appointment by the Mayor of P.D. Claude as a Special Policeman for duty at the City Dumping Grounds, hesto<:se.rve without pay and to hold office until the second Monday in April, 1940,unless sooner removed, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. The following communicationwas read and upon motion by Fryer second by Williams, the appointment mentioned therein was accepted and it was ordered that the said communication be placed on file: "April 7,1939 Honorable Mayor and Common Council, City of Rochester, Minn. Gentlemen, Harold A.HoffmaA has been certified by the Police Civil Service Commission as a member of the Police department effective April 6, 1939, This appointment fills a vacancy in the depart- ment that was caused by the death of Chief L.J.Claude. Harold A Hoffman is certified as a Patrolman without previous exper- ience. Respectfully submitted, H.N.Tompkins, Acting Chief of Police." The following communication was read, and upon motion by Fryer second by Richman, the appointments mentioned therein were approved: "April 9,1939 Hon.Mayor & Common Council Gentlemen: 206 Record of Official Proceedings of the _Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April ��P,.939. Subject to your approval, I make the following appointments, each to serve until their successor is appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed: Soren Olsen, fst Assistant to City Engineer. Gerald Hutchins, Assistant City Engineer Anna M. Drews, Private Secretary to City Engr. Herman P.Free, Mechanic Operators at Sewage Disposal Plant: John J.Cook,Chief Operator Edward Ranfranz, Assistant Operator H.M.Persons, Assistant Operator. Respectfully, Arleigh- C.Smith ' City Engineer." The appointment by the City Clerk of Lillian R.Sveom as City Clerk's i Stenographer and Clerk of Registration, and Russell Sanders as Second City Clerk's Stenographer and Clerk of Registration, was read and upon notion by Richman second by Amundsen the said appointments were approved. A communication from the director of recreation at the Civic Center stating that Stephen Flynn had been appointed to the position of Assistant Director as of March 23rd,1939, and requesting that he be paid a salary of $25.0.0 from the F:E.Williams Estate Funds, was read and upon motion by i I i Fryer second by Green said request was granted. The following communication was read, and President Lemmon referred the matter to the Street and Alley Committee, the Commercial Club, and the City Ehgineer, with the request that said committee make an early report: It Rochester, Minnesota. Common Council, City of Rochester. Sirs: Members of the Hawthorne Mothers Study Club wish to draw your attention to the dangerous condition existing at present at the junction of 9th Place Southeast and the Highway: We wish to recommend that either an underpass, overpass or three (3) way stop sign be placed at said junction. Sincerely, Mrs. Geo. O.Herrick, Secretary." The following copy of a resolution passed and adopted by the Public ' Utility Board was read and President Lemmon 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 following employees be appointed or reappointed to', their respective positions for one year beginning April 1st 1D39, at the rate of'' the following salaries, subject to the pleasure of the Public Utility Board, and' be it and it is hereby further Pesolved by the said Board that a copy of this resolution be submi.tted'to the Hon. Common Council with a request for their approval-; Record of Official Proceedings", -of the Common Council April 10,1939. of _the Ci of. Rochester,- Minn., -- - 207 0 Lee M. Nelson 0.G.Blasi ng. Peter N-Svendsen C.O.Lentz C.Fred Borg T.A.Podolski Joe Smith Aaron Hassig August Brown Sam Crawford Fred Koenig C.H.Schroeder Jerome Buggs Leonard Wit zke C.Barlow. Hobart Nelson O.F.Hanke C.G.Knutzen Wallace Lovelace Herman Melba John Lamprey E.R.Warnes Wm. Moore Harold Moe Louis Dewitz A.C.Elliott E.Senrick L.Duncanson C.T retinyak v.E . tarek Chas'.,.Beye rs Aaron Vrieze Hugh Burke Harold Blasing Theo.Kranz Eugene Schwarz 'N.D.Holmes Gust Rabine Frank Coson Emil Rabind T o m Moran Elmer Engle H.Cappell A. J. Lentfer, Wm. Cunningham -Lawrence Tomforde Wm J. Diedrich A.D.Mills Elnora Alink Helen,Perry Light Plant Superintendent $ 5,400.00 per year Chief Engineer 2,520.00 pe-r year Ass-t. Chief Engineer 2,340.00 per year 1st Operating..Enginee,r 2,016.00 per year 2nd Operating Engine.e.r 2,016.00 per year Asst. Superintendent 2,100.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Utility Man 1,090.00 per year Relief Man 1,900.00 per year _ Repair Man 1,900.00 per year Chief Operator -Hydro Plant 1,6g0.00 per year Operator -Hydro Plant 1,200.00 per year Operator -Hydro Plant 1,200.00 per year Utility Man 1,560.00 per year Line Foreman 2,520.00 per year Lineman 2,100.00 per year Lineman 2,040.00 per year Lineman 1,920.00 per year 2nd Class Lineman .1,560.00 per year Stockman 1,500.00 per year Public Relations 1,690.00 per year Steamfitter & Machinist l,g20.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Utility Man 900.00 per year Statistician 1,620.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year 2nd.Class.Lineman 1:740.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Purchasing Agent 1,990.00 per year Operating Helper 1,560.00 per year Operating Helper 1560.00 per year Groundman. 1f560.00 per year Groundman. 1,500.00 per year Machinist .95 per hour Water Dept. Superintendent 3,200.00 per year Meter Man 1,900.00 per year Engineer 1,900.00 per year Engineer 1,900.00 per year Engineer 1,900.00 ner year Foreman 1,860.00 per year Utility Man 1,906.00 per year Utility Man 1,900.00 per year General Office Secretary .3,200.00 per year Meter Reader 1,690.00 per year Meter Reader 1,200.00 per year ' Meter Foreman 1,990.00 per year Meter Lineman 2,100.00 per year Clerk 1,500.00 per year Clerk .50 per hour." The reports of the Weighmaster for the month of I'larch,1939 showing 229 private loads weighed and receipts in the amount of $22.90,'and for.the period April lst,1939 to April 9th,1939, showing 77 private.loads weighed and receipts in the sum of $7.40, were each read, and President Lemmon referred the same to the Finance Committee. The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the meek ending April 3rd,1939, showing criminal fines and costs collected $322.95, civil fees received $5.05, and conciliation court fees received.$2.50, was read and having been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the I same be Dlaced on file. The/ City Engineer's trial balance for the month of March 1939, was read I and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file: 208 Record of Official the f o s Proceeding - Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., _April 10, 1239. Remittances from the Treasurer of the United States in the sum of $1018.00 based on 7/9ths of maximum grant on.Docket No.1516-F,-and $3616.66 being 15;• of grant on Docket No.1515-F, were pr.e.s.ented to the Council, and the City Treasurer was instructed to receive t-he amme and deposit the said remittances in the respective construction accounts for said projects. The City -Clerk- transmitted to the Council the request of Bremer & Kleckner for cancellation -of their Off Sale 4oti-intoxicating malt liquor license No.473; and upon motion by Green second by Fryer the said off sale license was cancelled and it was ordered that the fee be returned upon theirmaking a proper claim for same. The application�of Geo. H. Ross for appointment as Second Assistant at the City Dumping -Grounds at such time as there is a vacancy there, was read, - and upon motion by Fryer second by Green the said application was ordered placed on file for future reference. A petition asking that Fourth Avenue Southeast from Thirteenth to Fourteenth Street Southeast -be graded, said petition having -been signed by ten property - owners, was read.and President Lennon referred the same to the City Engineer and the Street and Ailey Committee. A communication together with a copy of a resolution passed and adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners requesting authority to enter into a contract with C.C.Pagenhart for the construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and storm sewers in Alayo Park, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. - Applications for soft drink dealers licenses, signed by Leonard Broich, Howard E.Hill, Albert F.Spiess, Donald Nelson, M.A.Hamilton, Donald D.Murray, J.K.Williams, Wesley,J.Williams, Joseph Leiferman, and Matt R.Smith, were each read, and upon motion by Richman second by Amundsen, licenses were granted.'. Applications for off sale non -intoxicating malt liquor licenses signed by. Wesley J.Williams, Joseph M.Leiferman, Donald Nelson, A•C.Yackel, Albert F. Spiess, were each read, and upon motion by Fryer second by Green, licenses were granted. The application of J.J.Fitzgerald for a plumbers license, together with a surety bond in the sum of $111000.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Company as surety thereon, were each read, and upon motion by Moody second by Crean.% the license was granted, the bond approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The application of O.S.Cummens for an electricians license,together with a surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00 with the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surety thereon, were each read, and, and upon motion by Fryer second by moody, the license was granted, the bond approved, the surety Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the.. City of . Rochester, _Minn., Ap r i 1 10 ,19 3 9 0 - i thereon accepted and it was ordered.that the same be placed on file. The application of the H. & H.-Electric Company for an ele-etrician+s License, was read, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer -the license eras. granted subject to their filing a satisfactory surety bond. - The application of Albert Wade for a drivers license was read, and upon motion by Green second by Richman, license was granted. The applications of McConnell and Sullivan for licenses to -operate nine pin ball machines, and the application of John Hennessey fox a license to operate one pin ball machine, ware read, and upon motion'by Richman second by F.ry.er, licenses were granted. Applications for permits to place and.- maintain signs, said -applications hay.ing been examined and. approved by the Building Inspector., we -re read, and upon motion by Fryer second by Moody, permits were granted.. The official bonds of George E.Rohde, Irvin J. Henning, Andreet JU:McCrudden, Albert J.Eos, Eldin L.Holtorf, Harold Hoffman, Harold 11-Fit-zpat-rick, Chester R. Fellows, Enoch J.Dison,- -Eugene. M.Bronson,- 9Pill•iam -Bennyhoff, Guy E.Barnes, Carlton E.Anderson, Arn•o.ld- G.-Anderson, Ludwig J.Ranfra:nz, Sylvester. J•Porter, Richard Nietz•, Iderlin• C•.•M•e•w•h-o•rt•e•r-,• -Lynn D.Peeler, and Peter D.Claude, each in the sum of $5�00.00 and- w•i•t•h• -the •F-idelity & Casualty Company of New York as Surety; the '',46±.s-cial bonds of Harry N.Tompkins, and Arnold M.Nelson, each in the.sum of $1,000.00 and with the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York as surety; the official bonds of Arleigh C.Smi,th, Chester A.Cottingham, Irving L.Eckholdt, Henry C.Lindberg,' each in the sum of $500.00 with•t.he American Surety Company as sureties; the surety bond of Thomas E.Slatterly in the -sum of $1,000.00 with the Seaboard Surety Company as surety thereon, and the official bond of Edmund L. Schweppe in the sum of $500.00 with the National Surety Corporation as surety, were each read, and upon motion by Moody -second by Williams, said bonds were approved, the sureties thereon --accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The following communications from the Board of Public Health and Welfare were each read, and upon, motion by Green second by Amundsen, the actions set forth therein were approved: "April 10,1939 Common Council - City of Rochester Rochester, Minn. Gentlemen: - The Board of Health and Welfare asks your approval of the following appointments for this year: 2�0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 10 t h ,1939. T. J. Costello, Foreman $1620 Robert Costello g64 Alvin Costello g64 Eduard Kruger 972 ' Donald Kruger 600 Geo. Streifert 700 i Edna Oesterreich 630 These are the same appointments as last year, except that we are asking a raise in salary of $120 for Donald Kruger and $60 for Mrs. Oesterreich. Their length of service and their duties justify the increase. Yours truly, T.B.Magath President " "April 7, 1939 Common Council City of Rochester . Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen* At the last regular meeting of the Board of Health and Welfare appointments for. various positions under the jurisdiction of the Board were considered and the Board nominates for appoint- ment, at the salaries indicated, the following: Deputy Health Officer, Dr. D.C.Lochead............. $ 3.600.00 Sanitary Inspector, George Streifert 700.00 Departmental Secretary, Edna Oesterreich .......... 570.00 . Visiting Nurse, Jose Bosley 1900.00 Public Health Nurse, Mabel Fountain 174o.00 Milk Inspector, Frank Waldron ..................... 2750.00 Social Welfare Worker, Agnes Corrigan ............. 18.00.00 CityScavenger, G.C.Wood .......................... No salary It is to be noted that these salaries are the same as provided last year and as set up in the budget as previously submitted, with the ! exception of the salary for Agnes Corrigan. Miss Corrigan has been here a number of years wilthout any adjustment of -salary whatever. She is required to use her own car for transportation and to pay all of the up -keep on it. For that reason we -feel that it is justified to make an adjustment in her salary of ten dollars per month and accordingly recommend, it. The. salaries o.f the Deputy Health Officer, Sanitary Inspector, two i' nurses, and the Milk Inspector, include an allowance for transportation., Respectfully submitted, T.B.Magath, M.D." The report of the Finance Committee stating that they had checked the reports of the Building,Electrical and Plumbing Inspector and the City Weigh - master for the month of March and found the same to be correct, and that they had checked the report of the Weighmaster for the first nine days of April,1939, and found the same to be correct, was read and upon motion by Green second by Richman it was ordered that the said report be accepted and placed on file. The annual report of the Public Utility Board was presented to the Common Council and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. The license bend of Arthur A.Brown covering his &lectrician's license, with the Western Surety Company as surety thereon in the sum of $1,000.00, was read, and upon Fryer, second by Green, the bond was approved, the surety thereon,' r accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. i Record. of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 10,1939 The following communication was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file: "April 10th, 1939 Honorable Mayor and Common Council City of Roches ter, Minnesota Gentlemen: At a meeting of the Board_ of Park Commissioners held April loth, 1939,'the following resolution was adopted: $BE IT RESOLVED that the salaries of employees of the Board of Park Commissioners be set at the following -amounts per month: Superintendent,$250.00; Foreman $150.00; Florist, $162.50; Florist's Assistant,$130.00; Seimming Pool Operator and Repairman, $137.50; and Utility Man, $120.00; Seasonal Employees as required by the Superintendent $125.00. Manager, Mayo Civic Aua.itorium,$300.00; Stage Electrician $173.33; Engineer $150.00; Second Engineer $137.50_; Third Engineer $120.00; Ice Rink Caretaker $110.00; Concession Manager,$110.00; Head Janitor $115.00; Janitors $110.00; Stenographer $75.00. All the above salaries to be paid semi-monthly from the Mayo Trust Fund during the time such. services are' required. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board of Park Commissioners shall receive $70.00 per month for _extraordinary services, to be paid semi-iponthly from the Mayo Trust Fund.' It is respectfully requested that your Honorable Body approve the above resolution as adopted by,this.Board. Re_spectf'ully submitted, BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS By Arthur E.Reiter,President James H. Starkey_, Secretary It Alderman Williams introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications, for the construction of a new sidewalk and widening of the paving on Second Street, Southwest from Eleventh Avenue to Twelfth Avenue Southwest, which was read. Upon motion.by Amundsen second by Williams, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President"Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted: Alderman Williams introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications and estimate of cost for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Eleventh Street Northeast, from the alley between Broadway Street North "and First Avenue North- east to the crest line of Lot 3,Block 42, Northern Addition, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer second by Green that the said resolution'be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. The City Engineer submitted plans, specifications and estimate of cost f6r the construction of the above described sanitary sewer in Eleventh Street Northeast, the said estimate of cost being $15s4.50. Alderman Ri&EAnans introduced a resolution adopting the plans, specification; and estimate of cost for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Eleventh Street F2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 10 ,19 39 t Northeast, from the Alley between Broadway Street North and First Avenue Northeast to the west line of Lot 3,Block 42, Northern Addition, ordering that the same be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City, ordering that the said improvement be made and done and that the �rhole cost and expense thereof be paid by special adsessments levied as provided'by law, ordering a hearing on said improvement to be held at 7:30 o(clock P.M. April 24th,1939, and ordering advertisement for bids to be received and opened at a i . meeting to be held, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. April 24th,1939, which was read. Upon motion by Richman second by Moody that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said i resolution duly passed and a3.opted. i A recommendation from the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of the Standard Oil Company for furnishing 140,000 gallons road � oil, grade S.C. at $.O405 per gallon be accepted, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting the bid and proposal of the Standard Oil Company for furnishing 140,000 gallons Grade S.C.rodd Oil at $.0405 per gallon and fixing the amount of the surety bond to be given by the said contractor at the sum of $6,300.00, which was read. I ' Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody that the said resolution be i adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A recommendation from the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of the Socony Vacuum Oil Company be accepted for the furnishing of approximately 20,000 gallons Cutback Asphalt, Grades MC at $.0520 per gallon and grades RC at $.0540 per gallon, be accepted, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. Alderman Richman introduced a resolution accepting the bid and proposal of the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company for the furnishing of 20,000 gallons cutback asphalt grades MC at $06520 per gallon, and grades RC at $.0540 per gallon, and fixing the dmeunt of the surety bond to be given by said contractor at the sum of $2lbO.00, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A recommendation from the SbrertCOmmittee and the City Engineer that the ` bid of Martin Paulson in the sum of $909.15 be accepted for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 92 Avenue Southeast, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City., of .Rochester, Minn., Ap r i 1 10 ,.193 9 .. . 2.0 Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting the bid and proposal of Martin Paulson `for the furnishing of all lhbor,materials, equipment,etc.., necessary for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 9L Avenue Southeast from Eleventh Street to Twelfth Street Southeast, for the sum of $90a.15, and fixing the amount `of the surety bond to be given by the said contractor at the sum of $908.15', which was read. Upon motion by Fryer second by Green that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman $ichman introduced a resolution designating streets, avenues and alleys to be sprinkled, flushed, or treated during the season of 1939, ordering that saidsprinkling, flushing or .treating be done, and authorizing the City Engineer to sec.ur.e.the necessary labor and materials for doing the said sprinkling, f lushigg or t..r.eat ing,. whi ch .was read. Upon motion by Richman se.ebnd by Green that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said -resolution duly passed and ado.p.t.ed. Alderman Amundsen 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 the City of Rochester, Minnesota, be and the said Board is hereby authorized, effective April lst,1939, to pay the following sums as yearly salaries and compensations to its employes, the said salaries to be payable in semi-monthly installments, one-half thereof to be due and payable on the 16th day of each calendar month and one-half thereof to be due and payable on the last day of each calendar month, to -wit: Lee. M. Nelson O.G.Blasing Peter N.Svendsen C.O.Lentz C.Fred Barg T.A.Podolski Joe Smith Aaron Hassig August Brown Sam Crawford Fred Koenig C.H. Schroeder . Jerome Buggs. _ Leonard Witzke C.Barlow Hobart Nelson O.F.Hanke C. G. Knutsen Wallace Lovelace Herman Melby John Lamprey E . R. Warne s Wm. Moore Harold Moe Louis Dewit z A.C.Elliott E.Senrick L.Duncanson C.Tretinyak G.E.Marek Chas. Beyers Aaron Vriese LIGHT PLANT Superintendent $ 5,400.00 per year Chief Engineer 2,520.00 per year Asst.Chief Engineer. 2,340.00 per year 1st Operating Engineer 2,016.00 per year 2nd Operating Engineer 2,016.00 per"year Asst. Superintendent 2,000.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Fireman 1,900.00 per year Utility Man 1,O90.00 per year Relief Roan 1,800.00 per year Repair Man 1,800.00 per year Chief Operator -Hydro Plant 1,690.00 per year Operator -Hydro Plant 1,200.O0 per year Operator -Hydro Plant 1,200.00 per year Utility Man 1,560.00 per year Line Foreman 2,520.00 per year Lineman 2,100.00 per year Lineman 2,040.00 per year Lineman 1,920.00 per year 2nd Class Lineman 1,560.00 per year Stockman 1,500.00 per year Public Relations 1,690.00 per year Steamfitter & Machinist 1,900.00 per year Fireman 1,800.00 per year Utility Man . 900.00 per year Statistician 1,620.00 per year Fireman 1,560.00 per year 2nd Class Lineman 1,960.00 per year Fireman .60 per hour Purchasing Agent 1,920.00 per year Operating Iielper .55 per hour Operating Helper .55 per hour 2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 10,1939 Hugh Burke Harold Blasing Theo.- Kranz Eugene SchTiarz N.D.Holmes Gust Rabine Frank Coson Emil Rabine To`m Moran Elmer Engle H.Cappell A.J.Lentfer Wm. Cunningham Lawrence Tomforde W. J. Diedrich 2 A.D.Mills Elnora Alink Helen Perry Groundman Groundman Machinist - WATER DEPT . Superintendent Meter Man Engineer Engineer Engineer Foreman Utility .Man Utility Man GENERAL OFFICE .55 per hour 1,500.00 per year .95 per hour 3,100.00 per year 1,800.00 per year 1,900..00 per year 1,900.00 per year 1,900.00'per year 1,960.00 per year 19900.00 per year 1,900.00 per year 3,100.00 per year 1,620.00 per year 1,200.00 per year 1,900.00 per year 2,100.00 per year 1,390.00 per year .45 per hour Upon motion by Green second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting public dance permit to Mrs. Cecil Vernon for the Armory April gth, 1939, and fixing the fee at $3.00 which was read. Secretary Meter Reader Meter Reader Meter Foreman Meter Lineman Clerk Clerk Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting public dance permit 'to !, Dale Hess for the Woodman Hall April gth, 1939, and fixing the fee at $3.00, which was read. Upon motion by Williams second by Richman -that the said resolution bek adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating $1293.19 from the Street and Alley Fund, and ordering payment made to the International Harue.ster' Company for new International Truck purchased under contract $1293.06, and $-13 for repairs, which was read. Upon motion by Green second by Moody that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting -in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Doody introduced a resolution approp-riating $984.15 from the Street and Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Street and Alley Fund for use of equipment during March,1939, which was read. Record of Official Proceedings of the" Common Council of the City of Rochester,. Minn., Apri 1 10, 19 39. 215 Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolu- tion duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $499.39 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Company, for services rendered March 23,1939 in connection with and for the -dedication of the Mayo Civic Auditorium, which was' read. Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman that the said resolution be.adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the'said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Green introduced a resolution appropriating $296..70 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post -Bulletin, for official publications and printing during March,1939,which was read. Upon -motion by Fryer second by Williams, that the said resolution be adoptei as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Green introduced a resolution appropriating $569.54 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Shell Oil Company for 9293 gallons gasoline furnished in car ,JRPX 2395, which was read. Upon motion"by Richman second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.' Alderman Green introduced a resolution appropriating $236.25 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Sanitary Company fo.r labor and materials installing automatic controls in the Greenhouse, etc., which was read.' Upon motion by Williams second by Fryer, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly ' pa§sed and adopted.. - Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating-$394.20 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to D.F.Garland for two 30 inch mower units and frames, and mower parts, which was read. Upon motion by Green second by Richman that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly'passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $239.95 ftom the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Steam Department, for steam heat furnished at the Mayo Civic Auditorium in Accordance with billing of March 29th,1939, which was read. 2 A Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April lo, 19 39 Upon motion by Fryer second by Freen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced the following resolution, which was read: "NUEREAS, The Board of Public Health and Welfare of the City of Rochester, have made appointments and recommended salaries as follows; to -wit: Dr. D.C.Lochead, Deputy Health Officer $3600.00 per year, and all fees from registrations of birth certificates and certified copies; George F.Strifert, Sanitary Inspector $1400.00; one half thereof to be paid from the General Fund, and one half from the City Farm Funds; Ddna Oesterreich, Secretary, $1200.00; $570.00 to.be paid from the General Fund, and $630.00 from -the City Farm Funds; Jose Bosley, Visiting Nurse, $1900.00; Mabel Fountain, Public Health Nurse, $1740.00; Agnes B. Cor'rigan, Social Wt-lfare {porker, $1900.00, she to furnish use of privately owned automobile at her expense; Manfred H.Waldron, Milk Inspector, $2750.00, he to furnish use of privately owned automobile at his own expense. NOW THEREFORE, Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the foregoing appointments and salaries be and the same are hereby approved as. of. April 10th,1939; one half of said monthly salary to be paid on the 16th day of each motLth, and one half thereof on the last day of each month, and the Mayor and City Clerk' are hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly. 11 Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Williams introduced the following resolution, which was read: "WHEREAS, The Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, have submitted a list of salaries for officers and employes of said ,department as follows: Superintendent $250.00 per month; Foreman $150.00, Florist $lb2.50, Florist's Assistant $130.00: Swimming Pool Operator and Repairman $137.50, and Utility Plan $120.00. Seasonal Employes as required by the Superintendent $125.00 per month. Manager at Mayo Civic Auditorium $300.00 per month, Stage Electrician $173.33; Engineer $150.00, Second Engineer $137.50, Third Engineer $120.00, Ice Rink Caretaker $110.00, Concession Manager $110100, Head Janitor $115.00, Janitors $110.00, Stenographer $75.00, and $70.00 per month to the Secrehar;a of the Board of Park Commissioners for Extraordinary services. NOW THEREFORE, Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salaries and compensations of the officers and employes of the Board of Park Commissioners be authorized and approved as follows: Superintendent $250.00 per month, he not to have free use of the house in Mayo Park; Foreman $150.00, Florist $162.50, Florists Assitt.ant $130.00; Swimming Pool Operator and repairman $137.50; Utility Man $120.00,`seasonal employes as required by'the superintendent $125.00, Manager at Mayo Civic Auditorium $300.00, State electri- cian $173.33, Engineer $150.00, Second Engineer $137.50, third engineer $120.00, Ice Rink Caretaker $110.00, Concession Manager $110.00, Head janitor $115.00, Janitors $110.00, 'Stenographer $75.00, Secretary of the Board of Park Commission- ers $70.00 per month for extraordinary services during the continuance of said extraordinary service. Be it further resolved: That all of the aforesaid salaries be paid semi- monthly on the 16th day and the last day of each mont)a from the Mayo Trust Fund." Upon motion by Richman second by Fryer, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso- Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of --the, City...of Rochester, Minn:.; Apr i' 1 :10 , 1.9 3 9. 217 tion duly passed and adopted. A Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution authorizing the Park Board to enter into contract with C.C.Pagenhart for the construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter and storm sewers in Mayo Park, for an estimated total sum of $3165.00, which was read. Upon motion by Richman second by Green that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof; President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution authorizing the Parr. Board to enter into contract with the Toro Manufgaturing Company for the furnishing of a tractor and mowing equipment, for the sum of $1185.13, which was read. Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman, the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution expressing the appreciation of the Common Council for the splendid service rendered by Harold Thompson as President of the Park Board for the past four years. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the grading of Fourth Avenue Southeast from Thirteenth to Fourteenth Street Southeast,- said hearing *t o be held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on April 24th, 1939, which was read. Upon motion by Green second -by Richman that the said resolution be adopted as read, and -all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Mr. Harold Stewart, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Common Council,: with the request for finanei&l assistande in the annual Gypsy Frolic,which the said Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor for their 4-H 02Lub work, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer the Common Council went on record as being willing to approve -and allow a claim for music furnished at said Gypsy Frolic in an amount not to exceed that allowed in 1939- Upon motion by Williams second by Amundsen, the City Attorney was instructee to redraft the pinball ordinance. Alderman Williams reported that the Post -Bulletin had agreed to phhlish City ,printing at not to exceed $.66 per folio inch, and upon motion by Fryer .second by Williams, the Rochester Post-Bull6tin was designated the official paper for the ensuing year, Alderman Williams stated that Gao.Barbes has requested a new lease with the City of Rochester and Simon Stensrud, for the Barbes Cafe in the Williams Estate business building, and upon motion by Fryer second by Moody, the Public Grounds Committee were authorized and instructed to proceed and have executed a new lease 218 Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., Ap ri 1 10 ,19 39 I for the Barbes Cafe, the terms of said lease to be.similar to -the terms of i the lease recently executed for the Community Oil Company. Alderman Moody called the attention of -the Co�imon Council to the necessity for widening Eleventh Avenue Southeast north of Fourth Street Southeast, and various other places -where streets required widening, and President Lemmon referred the matter to the Finance Committee, to -determine what funds might be available. for making such improvements., A..motion.by Fryer second by Amundsen carried that the Acting Chief of Police receive the salary as' set for the Chief of Police during such time as he is Acting Chief of Police. An egtimate of cost for.regiring the City Hall, in the sum of $450.00, submitted by Earl R-Warnes of the Publit Utility Department to the Acting Chief of Police and Custodian of the,City Hall, was read, and Rr:eaidentc,Lempon referred the matter -to the Public Grounds Committee for -investigation and report. Richard Manahan, Attorney for Kathleen Rosemary Fitzgerald, appeared before the Common Council regarding the transfer of property to I{athleen Fitzgerald. The City Attorney made a lengtjty report on transfers of property made between Wm. A.Fitzgerald and the City of Rochester in the past, and made a suggested transfer at this time to correct former irregularities in transfers of property. Alderman Green introduced the follQwiAg resolution, which was read: "WHEREAS, On March 31,1930, one William A.Fitzgerald and Kathleen Rosemary, his wife, conveyed certain lands to the City of Rochester by deed dated on that date and and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds on•November 15,1930,, in Book 153 on Page 189, conveying all of that part of Block 106 lying West of Perrin Street and that pa rt of Block 107 lying West of an.extension of the West lime of said Street through said Block 107, all being in Willson's Addition to the City of Rochester to be used for park purposes; also a strip 'of land 95 feet in .width running North and South through Block --105 to form an extension of First Avenue Southwest to said Block 105 to the south line thereof, to be used to street purposes. Said Deed being made upon condition that the Grantee deed to the Grantors all that part of Block 107 lying North of the River and east of said extension of Perrin Street through said Block 107. AND WHEREAS, Thereafter on April 17,1930, by deed of conveyance dated on that date and recorded May 9,1930, in Book 147 on Page 293, the City of Rochester conveyed to Wm.A.Fitzgerald all that part of Block 107, Willson's Addition to the City of Rochester, lying East of the Eaat line of Alley running North and South through said Block, which said Deed of Conveyance was presumed to be in fulfill- ment of the Deed first above mentioned. AND WHEREAS, the said Wm. A. Fitzgerald is.now deceased and his wife, Kathleen Rosemary Fitzgerald, has become the owner of said real estate. AND WHEREAS, A mistake has been made in the above described deed from said City of Rochester in describing the real estate.intended to be so conveyed. m And WHEREAS, the correct description of the real estate is.as follows, viz: Commencing at a point on the south line of 6 Street Southwest, in said City of Rochester, 159 feet east of the intersection of said south line of said 6 Street Southwest and the east line of 2 Avenue Southwest, for a place of beginning, running thence due south to the Zumbro River, as the same is shown located'on the plat of Block 197 Willson's-Addition to the City .of_Rochester, according to the original recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Record of Official Proceedings of the- Common Council of -the. City.. of Rochester, Minn., Ap r.i 1 10, 1939 • . - 219 Register of Deeds,of Olmsted -County, thence northeasterly along said river to the south line of said 6th Street Southwest, thence west along the south line of said 6th Street Southwest,- to ,the place ' of beginning, said. lands being in Section Two (2), Township 10, Range 14, West, in said City of Rochester. AND WHEREAS, A deed of Conveyance is necessary to perfect the title to said premises;. I , . NOW.THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rocheste Minnesota, that the Mayor and City Clerk of said City be and they are hereby authorized to convey by Quit Claim Deed to Kathleen Fitzgerald the real estate last above described foes• the purpose of correcting the title to said real estate.!' Upon motion by Fryer second by Am�indsen that the said resolution be -adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon decla red the said resolution duly passed and.adopted. Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman the Mayor and City.Clerk were requested to write to the Minnesota Representative and Senator at Washington D.C.,urging that they do all they can to make further P.W.A.Funds available. The City Engineer reported that Mrs. Karl H.Rommel had asked his department to move a barn which is.located on her.property and extends into the Street abou seven or light feet, and after considering the matter Alderman Fryer moved that the,City Engineer be instructed to inform Mrs. Rommel that the City has not available at this t�me.funds for moving said bard. The motion was seconded by Alderman Richman, and.carried by all voting.in,favor thereof. The following claims were read, and.uPgn motion by Green secgncd•by Richman, and,all voting in favor thereof, the.same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were ,authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payment s accord.mngly:. From the General Fund: Co -Operative Oil Cqmpzny $15.00, Home Laundry $1.09 Rochester Post-4ulletin $1.,50, Mark Blanchard $23.40, Ditto Corporation $16.15, W.S.LaPlante $50.00, Hanson Hardware Co.$9.75, Quality Print Shop $29.75,.Weber & Judd Co.$4.64, Weber & Judd Co.$4.00, American Linen Company $7.15, Street•& Alley Fund $16°.00, Goodman Service.Station $15.25, Victor.'A. Qvale $.84, Hoff Drug Store $4.06, Carl G.Schwarz $107.50, H. & H. Electric Company $26.45, Dr. H.R.Gore $3.00, Parhill Brothers $1.00, Kirkwood Radio Service $2.50, Adams Book Store $8.70, M.C.Lawler $5.CO, Lloyd Fryer $5.45, Pederson's Place $30.30, Na tiona7. Bushing & Parts Co. $.QO, Joy Brothers $2.9 5, Community Oil Company $21.02, Postier & Eggers.$4.50, Pruett's Laundry $10.93, C. &: N.W.Ry.Co.• $.559 Motor Sales &. Service $22.03, Clements .Chevrolet Co. $9.90,. Hanson Hardware $1.25, R.C.Dr.ip$ $14.93, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co.$4.5,9,,Jensen Hardware Co.$.40, Carl G.Schwarz $14.60, Hanson Hardware Co.$1.45, Western Union $4.59, Adams Book Store $2-95, Fullerton Lumber Co..$3.90, Whiting Press $54.15, Adams,Book Store $26.99, St.Mary's..Hoppital $22.50, Adams Book Store $2.15, St.Mary's Hospital ,$57..50, Quality Print Shop $13.75, Mayo. Clinic $41.66, Geo.Barbes rro.n��rre�ramtmrg-.�t;o-:S:yu,�tsailway r:xpres.s_.Agen.cy�t�:zb;--Jensen Ha 220 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of. the City of Rochester, Minn., April 10 ,19 39 $94.25; From the Fire Protection Fund: Iron Fireman Mfg. Co. $3.90, Railway Express Agency $6.26, Jensen Hardware Company $.29, Rochester Egg & Poultry Co. $3.00, National Bushing & Parts Co. $44.32, Rochester Electric Company $8.32, Frank Adair $52.25, Nelson Tire & Service $174.71, H. & H. Electric Company $.g0, Sanitary Sompany $50.05, Rochester Laundry $29.92, Hentges Glass Company $11.00, Pink Supply Company $17.12, W.LS.Nott Company $5.70, Graybar Electric Company $19.92, Non Skid of Canada Lmtd. $16.20, Tri-State Telephone Co. $16.95,.C. & N.M.Ry. Co. $.55, Pruetts Laundry $39.09, From the F.E.Milliams Estate Fund: City of Rochester, Light Dept. $11.34, Sanitary Company $11.40, Fratzke Brothers $143, F.J.Paine Company $19.90, R.M.Kruger $2.00; Stephen Flynn $7.50; From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Light Department $5.00; From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester,Light Dept. $15.40,• i Morse Bros. $16.05, Botsford Lumber Company $2.00, Rochester Ice & Fuel Company $133.10, Fratzke Brothers $39.48, Carl G.Schwarz $35.45, Motor Sales & Service $96.19, Tri-State Telephone Company $13.10, National Bushing & Parts Co. $32.21, National Theatre Supply Company $§4.00, Witte Transportation Company $20.91, Nelson Tire Service $15.81,. Morrison Electric Company $4.35, Railway Express Agency $7.54, Alfred Pekkala $19.00, Hoff Rubber Stamp Co. Inc. $122.66, Edward J. Doole $.49, Kruse Company $62.49, P.O.Moore, Inc. $45.90, Jack McHugh $1.50, Ansell Simplex Ticket Company $29.00, Morgan Melding Company $5.00, Tri-State Telephone Company $74.10, Coca Cola Bottling Company $70.40, Whiting Press $9.25 Rochester Grocer Company $7.32, Quality Print Shop $93.50, Western Union $1.25, Queen City Candy Company $45.13, Fratzke Brothers $15.00, Henson Hardware Co. $43.07, Rochester Ice & Fuel $11.00, Community Oil Company $.25, E.A.Knowlton Co. $1�.96, Chas. Baldwin $6.00, Adams Book Shpp $10.65, Hentges Glass Company Buu Rugg Service 40.00 Williams & .0 x 1 Williams& •Carr 18.00 $5.75� � gg $ a $ 9 75. 1 $ ' Lenhert,s Sign Shop .$4.50, Leo Mickharts $65.00, Ferodowill Mf.g •Co. $120.00, H.E.Swanson Company $56.50, Rochester Grocer Co. $103.12, Brede Inc. $42.50, Tri-State ,Telephone Company $41.40,Tri-State Telephone Company •$23.90,Whiting Press $26.85, Mosing Engraving Company $9.54„ From the Street and Alley Fund: National Bushing & Parts Co. $21. L42, Frank P._Whi.te .Company $37.29, Wm. H.Ziegler Company .$2.15, Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works $1.00,.Morse.Brothers $57.00, W.H.Ziegler Co.Inc.$3.88, Simplex Vale .& Meter Company $9.16, -Alexander Auto Electric Company $5.49, Street, & Alley Fund ,$77..84, Witte Transpo,rtatian Company $ 1.98, The Barrett Company $34.10, Hentge;s Glass Company $2.00,. Rachester State Hospital $13..80, Nelson Tire Service $2.50, Postier & Eggers $.50, Al.len & Skelly $4.50, Community -Oil Compahy $14.00, The.Sanit,ary Company $1.85, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company.$2&.45, Parkhill Record of ffi ial Proceedings : 2 2 Official oceed gs of the_- Common Council of the., City . of Rochester,, Minn:; Ap r i 1, .-10 ,1939 Bros. $15.00, Maass & M cAndr�v.Company $3.56, Railway Express Agency $.92, From. the Seger Fund: Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works $21.33,-Street & Alley Fund $109.50, Street & Alley Fund $10.30, Jensen Hardware Company $6.95, Fratzke Brothers $1.20, Pruett's Laundry $3.00, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company $75•95, National Bushing & Parts Company $5.33, Rochester Ice & Fuel Company $26� 21; From the Bridge Fund: Street & Alley Fund $2.00, Upon motion by Williams second by Fryer the Common Council adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P.M., on April 24th,1939. City Clerk.