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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, on
December 4th,1939.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: Lemmon, Amundsen, Fryer, Green, Moody,
Mrachek, Williams, Absent: None.
President Lemmon.stated this as being the time and place set for a hear-
ing on the Condemnation of Lot 15,Block 2, and Lot 15, Block 3, in Sunnyside
Addition, and asked if any one present wished to be heard concerning the
said condemnation.
Xames T.Spillane, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Albert O.Fahrman,,voiced
objection to the Commissioners award of $500.00 for their lot,and stated that
they had expected a payment of $600.00 for said lot.
Upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer the hearing on the condemnation
of Lot 15,Block 2, and Lot 15,31ock 3, and further action by the Council in
said matter, was adjourned and continued until 7:30 o'clock P.M. December llth,
1939-
Joseph Mackey appeared before the Council in regard to the construction
of a sanitary sewer to serve his property, and after a discussion on the matter,'
a motion by Green second by Amundsen, carried that the Council go on record as
not.favoring the construction of a sanitary sewer in a 33 ft.street, and that
as soon as a 66 foot street is given to the City the sever would be constructed.
The appointment by the Mayor of Ray Campbell as a special policeman for
duty at the Woodman Hall, he to serve 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.
A communication from the Whitlock -Sonnenberg Post No.1215, Veterans of
Foreign t;lars, expressing their appreciation and hearty approval of the Council's
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action in.purchasing flags and new standards for the business district of the
City of Rochester, was read, and President Lemmon ordered that the same be
placed on=file.
A copyofa resolution passed and adopted by the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, appropriating $54, 699-03 from the Sinking Fund and ordersng'pay-
ment to Kalman & Company, for the purchase price of $47,000.00 State of Minne-
sota 4A% Rural Credit Bonds due February 15th,1944, was read, and upon motibon
by Green second by Amundsen, the action set forth therein was approved andit
was ordered that said copy of resolution be placed on file.
A contract between the City of Rochester and the Minnesota Department of
Highways for the maintenance of Highway 63through the City, was presented,
and upon motion by Fryer second by Moody the Mayor and City Clerk were authorize'
to sign the same for the City of Rochester.
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The contract bonds of FiIm.C.Fraser & Son in the sum of $916.00, and $190.00,
each with the United States Guarantee Company as surety, and the contract
bond of H.T.Earle, in the sum of $1134.00 with the Western Casualty & Surety
Company as surety, were each read, and upon motion by Moody second by Mrachek,
the said bonds were approved, the sureties thereon accepted,- and it was ordered
that the same be placed on file.
The applications of The Antique Shop and the National Farm Loan Office,
to place and maintain signs, were each read and upon motion by Green second
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by Fryer permits were granted.
The application of the Yehlow Cab Company for transfer of License #6 to
cover a 5 passenger LaSalle Sedan bearing State license No.B 1271, and for
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transfer of license No.5 to cover a 5 passenger Forr'. Sedan bearing State
License No.B 219 933, was read, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Williams,
transfers were granted.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of November,1939, showing
263 private loads weighed and total receipts $26.30, was read and President
Lemmon referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The reports of the Building and Plumbing Inspector, and the Electrical
Inspector for the month of November, showing Building permits issued $140.00,
Plumbing Permits $136.00, and Electrical permits $49.00, were each read, and
President Lemmon referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week. ending
December 4th,1939, showing criminal fines and costs collected $253.60, civil
fees received $7.95, and conciliation court fees $10.00, was read, and
having been previously approved byathe City Attorney,President Lemmon ordered
that the same be placed on file.
T The report of the City Engineer for the month of November,1939, showing
disbursements from the General Fund for labor $IL48.96, Street and Alley Fund
$1950.79, Sewer Fund, $694.14, Bridge Fund $96.12, was read and President
!' Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file.
A statement of receipts and disbursements from the Park Improvement Fund
made by James Starkey, Secretary of the Park Board, was read, and President
Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file.
A petition signed by ten persons asking that the Council take the
necessary action to make both sides of Sedo nd Street Southwest from Thirteenth
Avenue Southwest to Sixteenth Avenue Southwest a commercial zone under the
zoning ordinance, was read, and President Lemmon ordered that the same be
placed on file.
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Alderman Williams introduced a resolution appropriating $339.99 from the
General Fund, $3.00 from the Street and -'Alley Fund, and $3474.53 from the
Lighting Fund, and- ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Light, Water,
and Steam Departments, for electricity furnished for lighting public streets
and grounds, and for hater for flushing streets, acid steam for tfie City Hall,
which was read.
Upon motion by Williams 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 Williams introduced a resolution appropriating $752.29 from the
Street and Alley Fund -and ordering payment mad.e to L.M.Feller, for sidewalk
replaced on Second Street Northwest from Broadway Street North to Eleventh
Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen second by Green that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmlon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $493.14 from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund and ordering payment made to L.M.Feller,
for third and final estimate on contract for widening of Second Street Northwest
from Broadway to Eleventh Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Mr-achek-)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 Moody introduced a resolution appropriating $1447.30 from the,
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust Fund, f o r
payrolls for labor during the half month ending November 30th,1939, which was
read.
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 sai d
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mloody introduced a resolution appropriating $159.22 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund, assessments against Annie Thornton hnd Bertha Stvanger property on
Assessment No.2231, necessitated by deed conveying street, ithich was read•.
Upon motion by Mrachek second by Amundsen that the said Pesolution 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 accepting the offer of the
Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota, to settle the claim of said
City of Rochester for maintenance of Trunk Highway No.63 in the City of
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Rochester for' the years 1939 and 1939, and authorising the Mayor to present
claim for same, which was read. `
fUpon motion by Fryer second by Moody that the said resolutioh be adopted I
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lommon declared the said
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $13'.3.64 from
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the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund and ordering payment made to Morse
Brothers for first and final ebtimate on bontract for grading Fourth Avenue
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Southeast from Fourth Street Southeast to Sixth Street Southeast, which was
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Upon motion by Moody second by Fryer that the said resolution be adopted
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
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Alderman Green introduced a resolution granting public dance permit to
John Bray (Local No.974+) for the Woodman Hall December Sth,1939 which was
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Upon motion by Mrachek second by Amundsen that the said resolution be
adopted as 'read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $947.61 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Graybar Electric Company for
balance of amount due on Policb Radio equipment,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.
An ordinance'for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience
and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and
height of buildings and the arrangement of building on lots and the density of
population with in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance krith a
comprehensive plans introduced and given its'first reading on November 20th,
1939, was given its second reading.
The matter of fixing a monthly salary for the City Scavenger and Dog
il Catcher instead of paying him certain fees for said services was considered
and upon motion by Williams second by Moody said matter was referred to the
Public Health and Welfare Board.
Upon motion by Fryer secohd by Mrachek the City Clerk was 'instructed to
prepare a resolution transferring $'500.0C) from the General Fund to the Police
Relief Association., yr
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Paul Grassle, Mayor, read an invitation from the Mayor of Winona, that
,the Mayor and Aldermen of Rochester attend the dedication of a new City Hall at
Winona, December 12th,1939, and upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen the
said invitation was accepted.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Mrachek the_Council's approval was given
to the Mayor's action in designating December 30th,1939 as New Year's eve for
the celebration of said holiday.
Upon motion by Williams second by Fryer the.matter pertaining to water
proofing the basement windows of the City Hall building, was left with the
Public Grounds Committee.
Upon motion by Williams second by Amundsen a' monthly salary of $14o..00
was set for a painter for the City.
A report from the Chief of Police on -an inspection made at the Miller
garage at 10 10a Street Southeast, was read, and upon motion by Williams, second
by Fryer, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police, Building Inspector
and the City Attorney.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen the matter of a public actress
system was again referred to -the -Public Grounds Committee and Electrical
Inspector..
The following claims were read, and upon motion by Fryer second by Williams
the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed
to draw warrants upizn the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Mayo Clinic.$29.00, H.Dornack $9.50, Williams &
Carr $40.00, Mark E.Blanchard $19.00, Schwarz Paint Shop $3.70,.Adams Book
Store $23.15, Janice Ellringer $15.60,nWm.S.LaPlante $50.00, Clements Chevrolet
00.$7.30, Universal Motors,Inc. $30i27, Dr..J.A.Paulson $3.00, Victor A.Qvale
$2.56, Parkhill Bros. $4-70, Lloyd Fryer $1.00, Lustra Sales Corporation $159.40,
Wm.E.Spencer $2.40, American Linen Co.$1.15, Wm. Mercier $5.00, Theo.Schacht
$5.00, Jack Marsh $5.00, M.F.-Little $2.50, Wms. & Carr $15.75, Community Oil
Co.$2.30, Maass & McAndrew Co.$.66, Tri-State Telephone Co.$74.15, M.F.Little
$•;5;
From the Street & Alley Fund: H.J..Johnston $13..75, H.T.Earle $2.60,
Fratzke Bros.$1.89, Botsford Lumber 00.$154.77, Tri-State Telephone 004.50,
International -Harvester Co. $25,00;
From the Fire Protection Fund: H.J.Johsnton $6..909 Rochester Laundry
Co.$26.1s, Rochester Electric Co. $25-39, Rochester Soft Water Service $3.50,
E.A.Pjrnch Co. $12.00, Witte Transportation Co.$.55, Frt,tzke Bros.$7.50,
Community Oil Company, $96.03, Maass & McAndrew Company $3.30, Tri-State Tele-
phone Co.$16.70, International Harvester Co.$8,02,
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of the. City of Rochester, Minn., December .4,1939.
From the Permanent Improvene nt Revolving Fund: Bert Asplin $3.60,
I. From the Sever Fund: Tom Electric 00.$7.25, Botsford Lumber Co.
$2.20, Tri-State Telephone Co.$5.75,
Upon motion by Williams second by Green the Common Council adjourned
until 7 :30 O'clock P-M-, on December llth, 1939 • !
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