HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-1957Record of Official Proceedings 6f 'tlie Common Council
of the City- of -Rochester, Minn., September 16, 1957
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Minutes of a special meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City
on September 9th, 1956.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. the following
members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Briese, Haas and Schroeder.
Absent: Aldermen Morris, Tingley and Whiting..
The call of the special meeting was read and President Bach ordered the
same placed on file, the said meeting having been called for the purpose of
reconsidering ',the location of the water tower on the Carl Elford farm and any
other business the said Common Council may deem proper.
The following recommendation of the Water Committee was read and upon
motion by Alderman Haas, second by Alderman Schroeder, the recommendation was
approved and all present voted in favor thereof:
"To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:'
We, the undersigned members of the Water Committee, recommend that
if the alternate water tower site described below can be purchased - for
the sum of, $1, 500.00, then such site should be purchased by the City
in lieu of, the site now being condemned and upon completion of this
purchase, ,the condemnation proceedings heretofore instituted should
be abandoned.
A part of the Southeast quarter of Section Twenty-two
(22) ,Township One Hundred Seven (107) North, Range
Fourteen (14) West, Olmsted County Minnem�ta, described
by metes and bounds as follows:
Beginning at a point on the West line of said quarter
Section which is two thousand one hundred and twenty
(2120) feet North of the Southwest corner of said quarter
Section; thence East at right angles a distance of one
hundred sixty-two and five tenths (162.5) feet, thence
North parallel with the quarter line a distance of one
hundred and forty (140) feet, thence West at right angles
a distance of one hundred sixty-two and five tenths
(162.'5) feet to the quarter line, then South on the
Quarter line a distance of one hundred and forty (140)
feet to the point of beginning.
This re' commendation is made on the basis of the determination of the
Public Utility Board at a special meeting held at 4:30 P. M. on September
6, 1957 that the re -location of the water tower can be accomplished
without additional cost and without adverse affect on the service for
which the water tower was designed.
Respectfully submitted,
s1J. CALVIN HAAS
Water Committee
A. G. Whiting
s/R. SCHROEDER.
A motion was then made by Alderman Schroeder that the Mayor and the City Attorney
negotiate for-tthe purchase of this alternate site in accordance with the pro-
visions of the'' above recommendation of the Water Committee. Alderman Haas second-
ed the motion and all presentvoted in favor thereof.
Mr;. ,.Don Buske was: present in behalf of Mr. Ed Siem who lives in Allendale
Sub -Division. and inquired where the new site for the water tower would be located.
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He was informed it would be approximately 700 feet North of the other site.
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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 16, 1957
Minutes of
an adjourned regular meeting bf the Common Council of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota., held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said
City, on September 16, 1957•
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President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Briese, Haas, Morris,
Schroeder, Tingley. Absent: Alderman Whiting.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the minutes of the meetings
of September 3rd and 9th, 1957 were approved.
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President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for hearing a a ng
on the construction of a sanitary sewer in 17th Street Northeast from 3rd Avenue
Northeast to a point 190 feet East of the center of 3rd Avenue Northeast. There
was no one present wishing -to be heard.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing
on the proposed annexation of Lots 1, 2 and 3, in Block 1 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, in
Block 2, Belt Line Subdivision now completely surrounded by the'City. There was
no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was then made by Alderman Haas that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said lots.
Alderman Morris''seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for construction of a sanitary sewer in 13th Street Northwest
from 2nd AvenuelNorthwest to a point approximately 300 feet west. The bidsof
Littrup Nielson)in the amount of $4,433.75 and Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the
amount of $4,631.60 were each received and opened and upon, motion by Morris, second
by Briese, the same were referred to the Sewer Committee and City Engineer for
tabulation and report. All votted in favor thereof.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
andopening bids for construction of Part 2 of Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer from the
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City System to Country Club Manor 1st Addition (9th Avenue N. W. to Trunk Highway
and No. 52) and ''construction of Part 3 of Trunk Line S . anitary Sewer from the City
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System to Country Club Manor lst Addition (Trunk Highway No. 52 to Country Club
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Manor 1st Addition). The following bids were each received and opened:
Part 2 Part
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Robert Moore 54, 299.70 112,605. 50
Degidio-Stein Venture ,971.20 91 729.45
T. D. Gustafson Company 84,27 -o4 144 4
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HennesseyBros. Inc 480644.95 Be, 160. 50
Riverside Sand & Gravel 57,959•95 lOs,475.00
Carlisle G. Fraser,, Inc. 68, 205. 50 129, O4g.0
A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder that the above bids be referred to the
Sewer Committee 'and City Engineer for tabulation and report. Alderman Haas
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 16, 1957
OSWALD PUBLISHIND CO., NEW ULM, MINN. SIB
Mr. Emil J. Aufenthie, City Dog Catcher, was present and stated that he
was having trouble with the chimney on the dog catcher's house and -would like to
have it fixed now before winter. President Bach appointed Alderman Briese as a
committee of one to investigate the matter and report back to the Council.
The following letter from Builders Land Company was -read:
"The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Rochester, Minnesota
The attached Re -Plat of Blocks S, 9, 10,and part of 11 in Elton Hills
2nd Subdivision is submitted for your approval. This replat has not
changed the street alignment or the shape or size of the blocks as
they were originally platted. The lots as re -platted conform to the
city ordinances as to frontage and square footage.
This re -plat was requested by the home builders to permit the constr-
uction of moderate and low priced homes. The lots could have been
described by metes and bounds descriptions from the original plat.
However it is recognized that a recorded plat of the new lots would
assist the city engineer, building inspector, assessor and other
departments to more easily and accurately work in this subidivison.
We respectively request the necessary council approval of this
re -plat at the earliest date possible.
Yours truly
Builders Land Company
/s Stanley Guth, President"
A copy of the replat was also presented. Mr. E: G. Scikman was present and urged
that the Council approve this plat as soon as possible.' A motion was made by
Alderman Haas that the plat be referred to the Planning Commission. Alderman Morris
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Alderman Schroeder, Chairman of the Sewer
Committee, that the two low bids on each of the sewer projects received tonight be
retained for- further study and the balance -of the certified checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders. Alderman Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof.
A letter signed by Joe -Robbins, Chairman of giwanis'Peanut Sales Day,
requesting permission to hold their annual Peanut Sales Day on September 23, 1957
was read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, their request was granted.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval
of the appointment of Miss Anita Lussier, R. N. as public health nurse, effective
September 23, 1957 at the beginning salary of $340.00 per month was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the appointment was approved.
A notice from the League of Minnesota Municipalities giving the dates
for the 1957 series of Regional Meetings Sponsored by the League(the meeting for
this region to be held in Faribault on October 9) was'read and President Bach
ordered the same placed on file.
• A notice of claim of injury to Harry Meinen in the amount of $17,000.00
caused by stumbling on a dangerous condition of the crosswalk and the curb and
gutter on the Southwest corner of the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street
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Southwest was read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same was
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referred to the City Attorney.
The following letter from the Airport Commission was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Haas, the same was approved:
"Honorable Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The;Airport Committee recommends the following two men be
appointed to the Airport Zoning Board:
Mr. Robert B. Morris - 909 18th Avenue Northeast
Mr. Howard West - 1065 Plummer Lane
The' Olmsted County Commissioners have appointed Mr. Ole
Blegen of High Forest Township and Mr. Carl Roeder of
Ste;*artville to said Board.
We are expecting to be notified very soom of the appointment
of 'two men by'the Fillmore County Commissioners.'
Mr.' Stewart Radsom, Attorney for the Minnesota Department of
Aeronautics will lie called in to meet with the said Board to
work out details Pegarding regulations for zoning..
Respectfully yours,
/s Claude H. McQuillan
Chairman of the Airport Commission"
A per signed by Edward Schreiber and Mrs. E. Schreiber for per-
mission to construct a dwelling unit as an addition to a two car garage now
existing on that tract of land described as Lot 11, Block 11, Head & McMahon' s
Addition (515 6th Street S.W.), being 501 x 170' in area or 8500 square feet,
was read together with a statement of acquiescence signed by nine property
owners in that area. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the petition was
referred to the Board of Zoning.
The following letter from th.e Department of Public Utilities was read:
The IHon. Common Council
City' of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Public Utility Board respectfully requests that the
Common Council authorize the -said Board to abandon water services
as hereinafter identified and according to -time schedules .herein
stipulated, because of the ri deterioration and that the customers
affected be required to connect with existing regulat ion 'mains.
In the Alley: between 2nd St. S.W. & Lst St. S.W.
from 12th Ave. S.W. to 16th Ave. S.W.
`to be abandoned by November 1, 1958.
In the Alley: between 1st St. S.W. & W. Center Street
'from 12th Ave. S.W. to 16th Ave. S.W.
to be abandoned by November 1, 1•958.
In the Alley: between W. Center St. & 1st St. N. W.
from 12th Ave. N.W. to 16th Ave. N.W.
to be abandoned by November 1, 1958.
The 2" pipe extending east from 12th Avenue along the
rear lot lines between W. 'Center St. and lst St. N.W.
to the rear of lot_ 3 (11-11th Ave. N.W.) be abandoned
not later than November 1, 1957, and the- 2"'pipe across
lot 3 to 'llth Avenue N. W. to b•e abandoned immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
/s A. J. Lentfer, Secretary"
A motion was made by Alderman Haas that the City Attorney be instrueted to prepare
a resolution abandoning the above water services in accordance with Ordinance No.
222. Alderman'', Morris seconded the motion and 8.11 voted iu favor thereof.
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of the City of Rochester, Minn., - September 16, 1957
OSWALO PUBLISHING CO., NEW ULM, MINN. 5195
The following letter was read:
"Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
On August 6th, 1956 Henry J. Giese, John Bielenberg and William
Bielenberg petitioned to the Common Council that Lots 2 & 25, Block 2
and Lots 2 & 25, Block 3 and the balance of Block 4 that is not
already zoned commercial (approximately the North 14601) in Bielenberg
& Giese Third Addition be changed from a residential to a multiple
dwelling zone.
On August 6th, 1956 the Common Council eeferred the said petition
to the Board of Zoning. On September 4th, 1956 the Board of Zoning
recommended to the Council that the said petition be granted. At
this time a hearing was set for September 17th. The hearing was held
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on September 17th and 'co ntinued until October 1st, 1956. At this
time certain residents in that area objected to the rezoning of
Lots 2 & 25, Block 2 and Lots 2 & 25, Block 3. No further action
was taken by the Council after the continued hearing held on
October 1st, 1956.
On the basis of the recommendation of the Board of Zoning to the
Common Council dated September 4th, 1956 that the said petition be
granted and on the basis of absence of any objections of the change
of zoning of the balance of Block 4, Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition
(approximately the North 14601), the property owners at this time would
like to have the Council proceed to change the balance of Block 4,
Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition from a residential to a multiple
dwelling z ofte. "
Respectfully submitted,
BIELENBERG & GIESE
By: /s Lawrence Bielenberg"
A motion was made by Alderman Haas that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
an ordinance making the requested zoning change. Alderman Tingley seconded the
motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The following resolution adopted by the 'Sinking Fund was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the action of the Sinking Fund Commission wes
approved:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota.:
That the sum of $100, 397. S1 be and the said sum is hereby
appropriated from the Sinking Fund and ordered paid to the First
National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota for the purchase of 3 5/9%
U. S. Treasury Notes maturing December 1st, 1957, the same being
purchased for the Parking Meter Fund Account.
Bonds $100, 000. 0.0
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Premium " 31.25
Accrued Interest 356.56
$100 , 39 7. 910
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners for permission to enter
into contract -with Allen Truck and •Implement Company for the purchase of a 1-ton
pickup truck for use in the Park Department was read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Tingley, their- request was granted.
A letter from James V. Moon, Superintendent of Schools, transmitting
copies of the annual budget for the Rochester Public Schools and requesting that
the Mayor and Common Council meet with the Board of Education to regard to the
budget and also to' discuss the sanitary sewer problem near the new senior high
school, the storm sewer adajacent to the senior high school as well as the north
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and east entrances to the John Marshall high school parking lot was read. A
motion was made by Alderman Schroeder that the Sewer Committee and the City
Engineer meet with the School Board to discuss t.hese problems at the earliest
possible time. Alderman Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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A letter from the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association requestinCZY
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permission to make a loan of $10,000.00 to Richard Monson, a fireman, for the
building of a new home on 162 Street N. W. in Sunset Terrace and stating that Mr.
Schroeder, chairman of the Finance Committee, had seen the blue prints and building
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specifications,'was read. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the
Fire Department' Relief Association grant a loan to Mr. Richard Monson, a fireman,
for the building of a new home at 162 Street N. W. in Sunset Terrace Addition, the
amount of the loan to be $10, 000.00, was also read. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Morris, the recommendation of the Finance Committee was approved. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that bids be advertised for
October 7, 1957'for construction of Part 1 of the Northwest Storm Sewer Bond Issue
Project #9 (from the railroad to a point 400 feet north of 7th Street Northwest)
was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Briese, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that bids be advertised for
October 7, 1957; (assessment project) for the finish grading, base and bituminous
surfacing in Graham's 2nd Addition was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by
Haas, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Engineer that he had examined the petition
referred to him requesting surfacing,
grading, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water
main and service connections in 16th Ave. N. W. in Thomas First Addition and found
it to be in proper form and that the improvement is feasible but only after
sanitary sewer ,is first constructed in 16th Avenue N. W. through Bielenberg &
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Gie se' s 4th Add ',iti on and giving the estimated cost as $4o, 000. 00 was read. The
report of the SItreet & Alley Committee that they had considered the above project
and recommend its construction as soon as possible after sanitary sewer connection
is made available by extension of the existing main through Bielenberg & Giese's
4th Addition and that the entire cost of this project be assessed against the lots
in Thomas First'i'Addition was also read. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Briese, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Planning Director that he had reviewed the final
plat of Cascade: Plaza and that it met the requirements of City Ordinance No. 704
and. recommended that (1) the final plat of Cascade Plaza be granted final approval.
(2) Parts of lots S, 9, and 10 of Block 5 Cascade Manor should be vacated as street
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property and made into building lots and (3) Uniform building setback of at least
25 feet be established on all streets in this plat, was read. The recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the above recommendation'of the City
Planning Director be approved as conditions for the final plat'- of Cascade Plaza
was also read. The recommendation of the Survey Committee that the recommendations
of the City Planning Director be approved as conditions for the final plat of
Cascade Plaza and that the pla. t be granted final -approval subject to receipt of
the City Engineer's report was also read and upon motion by'Schroeder, second by
Tingley, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to
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prepare a resolution approving the plat of Cascade Plaza. All voted in favor there-
of.
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution rescinding a resolution adopted
by the Common Council on September-3rd, 1957 approving the plat of "Rolling Greens
:'.c" Ropl'at ", which was read. A motion was made by Schroeder, second by' Morris, that
the said resolution be adopted as read, a-nd upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Schroeder then introduced a resolution approving the plat of
"Rolling Greens Replat", which was read. A motion -was made by Schroeder, second
by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as'read and all voting in favor
thereof, President Badh declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
A petition -of The Kruse Company requesting that the Council vacate all
that part of 20th Avenue N. W. in Rolling Greens Addition which lies south of the
south line of Lot 14, Block 5; all that part 'of, 21st Avenue N. W. in Rolling
Greens Addition which lies south of the north line of Lot 24, Block 5, and all
of 22nd Avenue Northwest inRolling Greens Addition was read.A motion was made by
Schroeder that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a
hearing on the v-acation and abandonment of the above named streets. Tingley
seconded the motion and all" voted in favorthereof. -
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The application of The KahlerHote-1 for- a dance license to be effective
October 1st, 1957 and to run through the balance of the fiscal period ending
March 31st, 1959 was read and upo-n motion by Tingley, second by Schroeder, the
license was granted.
The application of William M.-Rice for a license to sell soft drinks was
read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the license was granted.
The.applications of Henry Raatz and Roger D. Harwick for Journeyman
Electrician's license were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Schroeder, the licenses were granted.
The application of Brown Plumbing & Heating Company for a license t.o
connect with sewers and drains was read and upon motion by Haas, secuud by Muriiz,
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granted.
The five contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amounts of $6,301.79;
$29 , 950.25; $7,106. &0; $35, 962. 50 and $29 ,925.60 with Federal Insurance Company as
surety were each read and President Bach referred the same to the Mayor.
The two license bonds of Kirckhf Plumbing & Heating Company each in the
amount of $1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety and the indemnity
bond for lost warrant of J. A. Daly in the amount of $93.42 were each read and upon
motion by Tinglley, second by Haas, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon
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accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of August, 1957 showing
fees received for loads weighed in the amount of $90.90 was read and President Bach
ordered the same placed on file.
The reports for the month of August, 1957 of the Building Inspector
showing fees collected for building permits issued $1,348.00; of the Electrical
Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $314.5' of the
Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing, permits issued $109.00; of
the Heating Inslpector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $560.50 and
fees 'collected for sign permits issued $54.63 were each read and President Bach
ordered the same placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ended Sept. 6,
1957 "showing to;ta'l criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received
$1,252.30 and total remitted to City Treasurer $705.50 and for the week ended
September 13, 1957 showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees
received $944.40 and total remitted to City Treasurer $640.60 were each read and
having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach P
ordered the same laced
on file.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second
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by Morris,, the same were approved 'and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General F»nd; The Mayo Clinic;'$100.00; Marvin W. Price, $42.00;,
William L.-Burrows, $39.63; Joel A. Moore, $45.00; ` Walter S. Booth and Son, $1'32;
Rochester Book Bindery, $101.65; Oswald` Publ fishing Co., $76. 50; Construction
Bulletin, $34.60; Trautner Sales Co., $27.00; Kris Nielson, ' $72.00; Tom Moore,
Register of Deeds, $27.00; Chicago and N.W. Railway Co., $128.00;.Parkhill Bros.,
Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $15. 20; Coast to Coast Store, $.89; Mosing Engraving
Service, $16.00; Gibbons Printing -Co., $67.60; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service,
$9.90; Cooperative Oil Co.; $2.99; Rochester Plumbing and Heating Co., $5.50;
Chicago Great Western Railway'Co.; `$14.28; Ace Sign Co., $34.00; H.A. Rogers Co.,
$66.is; MinA. Box and 'Lumber Co. , $194. 95; Clerk of Municipal Court, $41.80;
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National Association of Assessing Officers, $20.00; Holland's Food Shop, $20.00;
C. T. Mondale, $57.50; Leonard Schwanke, $5.40; Public Health Department, $3.86;
Cooperative -Oil Company, $45.87; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $44. 75; Whiting
Press, Inc., $191.13; Louis Hemker, $160.95; McGraw Hill, $18. 00; R. C. Drips
Grocer Company, $70.00; Rundell Lumber & Fuel Company, $58.39; China Hall, $8.30;
The Model Laundry, $12.82; Arnold's Supply Company, $16.95; Rochester Dry Cleaners,
$22.50; Thiem Signs, $30.00; Truck Service, $30.74; Dodge Lumber Company, $9.08;
Reeve's Drug Store, $1, 50; Cranston Typewriter Company, $6.00; Monte l s, $26. 55;
LeRoy Hennum, $1.75; National Bushing & Parts Company, $.55; H. Dornack & Son,
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$50,55; H & H Electric Company, $57.49•
From the Street & Alley. Fund: Chilton Hagen, $30,06; Marvin Hemker,
$18.52; Donald Hemker, $91.00; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $1.06; City of Rochester,
Witte Transportation Company, $20.00; Truck Service Company, $2.25; City of Rochester,
P. U. , $52.54; Dodge Lumber Company, $15. 48; Carl Hutchings, $93.75; Socony Mobil
Oil Company, $21.94; The Woodruff Company, $95.84; Phillipi Equipment Company,
$77.45; Doyle Conner Company, $170.50; Struve Paint Shop, $6.17; Marti Motors,
Inc-, $13.20; Firestone Stores, Inc., $75.42; Fire & Safety, Inc., $14.70; Standard
Oil Company, $65.88; Herbert G. gnopp Agency, $40.00; Universal Motors, Inc., $8.43;
Wm. H. Ziegler Company, $59.96; E. J. Vonch, $72.88; General Trading Company, $5-28;
City of Rochester, P. U. , $8.00; Phillipi Equipment Company, $192.30; R. C. Drips
Grocer Company, $19,50; Stoppel's Egg Poultry & Seed Company, $1,20; James F.
LaFave, $24.70; Allen Truck & Implement Company, $2.60; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment
Company, $96.97; General Trading Company-, $67.62; Cities Service Oil Company, $20.40;
Marvin Hemker, $10.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $6.87; Scotty's Shell Service, $24.05;
National Bushing & Parts,_ $6.77.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $7.18; Reeve's
Drug Store, $4.03; The Kruse Company, $4.95; Scharf Auto Supply, $.29; Cranston
Typewriter Store, $3.75; H. C. Huber, $16.50; S. M. Supply Company, $17.62; Fire &
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Safety, Inc., $2.92; Big Four Oil Company, $33.50; Gopher Welding Supply, $10.85;
Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00; The Model Laundry, $103. 59; Adair Electric,
$15.21; General Trading Company, $29.99; Master Cleaners & Upholsterers, $94.50;
Nietz Electric & Appliance Company, $21.85.
From the P. I. R. Fund: D. H. Holt Company, $124.50,
From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $2.52; Witte Transportation
Company, $2. 50; Dodge Lumber Company, $37. 50; Donald L. Cook, Sheriff Fillmore Qo. ,
$8.10; George L. Fort, Sheriff Winona County, $2.25; Albert Reinartz, Sheriff Mower
County, $10.30; Thomas J. Gibbons Sheriff Ramsey Co., $1.20; Walter C. Hogenson, .$19.80;
Fotter Electric Go., $10.05; Walker Hardware Co., $9.07; Swift and Go., $37.09; Each
Chemical Co., $5.00; S. lei. Supply, $8.40; Lyon Chemicals Inc., $162. 00; Clements
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Chevrolet Co., $5.70; Automatic Control Co., $20.25; National Bushing and Parts
Go., $4. 52; Builder's Providence Inc., $33.94; Merchants Chemical Co. $162.00•
E. T. Watkins-ElNectric Motor Co., $8.56.; George ,T. Walker Co., $53.94;, Harco Corp.,
$82.00; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $32.50; Witte Transportation Co., $5.0
Reeve's Drug Store, $10.07 and The Kruse Co., $75.00.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Ace Hardware, $8. 41; The Kruse Co., $34. 93
E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $33.35;'AInerican Linen Supply, $19.04; Dieter
Paper and Marine! Supply, $69.20; Qtoality Printers and Stationers, $4.90;Rochester
Post Bulletin, $15.00; Whiting Stationers, $7.60; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $64.93;
Peoples Natural Gas Co., $32.78; Railway Express Agency, $6.63; American Linen
Supply, $12.89ti Schott Distributing Co., $33.00; •Rochester Meat Co., $24.12;
Rochester Bread ICo., $21.94; H & H Electric,Co., $30.71; Marigold Dairies, $25.15;
Pure Ice Co.-, $2.45; Seven Up Bottling Co., $37.80; Velie Ryan, Inc..,. $12.20;
R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $70.94; H & H Electric Co., $g.60; Bergstedt Paint Co.,
$20.91; Ace Hardware, $61.35; Olmsted County Highway Department, $67.50; Rochester
Post Bulletin, $1. 49 ; Werner Transportation Co., $4. 00; General Trading Go., $114- 74
Botsf ord Lumber Co-, $93. 7 5; Schar$ Auto Supply, $17. 56; L. M. Sickels Co., $65.00;
Southern Minnesota Supply Co., $0.40; Witte Transportation Co., $46.E51; Harnu.ng's
Pro Golf Sales Co. , $14. 75; Hentges Glass C o. , $13. 00; Ole's Floor Mart, $64.95;
National Bushing) and Parts, $3.1]_; Minnesota Toro, Inc., $75.35; General Farm
Supply, $64.75; Donald Braun, $100.00; Rochester Visitor, $24.00; Rochester Visitor,
$30.0.0; Williams Printing Co., $37.50; North Broadway Laundromat; $41.41; Wallace
and Tiernan, Inc., $2.34; Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Co., $6.09; Peoples
Jatural Gas Co. , $54.02; Minnesota Welders, Inc., $42.00.; J. C. Penney,. Inc. , $22.00
ijuality Printing Co., $44.40; Devoe and Raynolds Co., $1.ii9; Fullerton Lumber Co.,
$11.90; Bartlett Mfg. Co., $55.23; Builders Hardware Co., $75• ,
Cooperative Oil Co.,
$2.70; Pu' ller Brush Co., $18.00; Gateway Transportation Co., $3.93; Gopher Welding
Supply Co., $47.40; Fred Marvin and Associates, $35.97; Rochester Implement, $7.78;
Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $61.42; Tri State Tire Co., $22.50; Universal Motors, $46.59;
Reiter Murphy, Inc., $12.92; Midway Tractor and Equipment Co., $27.42; Marti Motors,
Inc., $52.40; Firestone Stores, $39.66; Alexander Auto Electric Co.,` $22.20;
Alexander Auto Electric Co., $3. 75; ' Herbert G. Knopp Agency, - $100.00; Whiting
Stationers, Inc. $11.74 and Standard Oil Co., $22.15.
From the Lighting Fund: City o' ' Rochester, P. U. $19''
From the Police Protection Fund: 'The Mayo Clinic, $5.00; Witte
Transportation Co., $2.50; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.99; Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co.,
'A9.0.0; Scottyl' Shell Service, $92.34; Montels, $21.19; LeRoy Hennum, $4.35;
National Bushing and Parts, $7.64; H. Dornack and_, Son, $2.60; H & H Electric Co.,
$57.90; D & .1 Cafe, $124.90; Osco Drug Store, $9.36; Universal 341otors, Inc. $129.16;
Flora 0. Anderson, $25.00; Walker Hardware, $1.30; Beckley Business Equipment, Inc.,
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$3.60; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $2.15 and Pako Photo, Inc., $2. 50.
. From. the Parking Meter Fund: The Xvuse Co., $1.50; Magee Hale Patk 0' Meter
Co.,$145.00; Wi]liamson Stamp Co., $107.90 Williams Printing.Co., $10..00; Jahn'b
Auto, Repair, $72.45; Walker Hardware,, $1.30; Minnesota Mining and Mfg; Cb. , $54.00;
Monte's, $4.05; National Bushing -and Parts Co., $19.05; H & H Electric Co., $29.11.
From the F: E. Williams Estate Fund; Panther Co., $R1.00 and Welhaven
Music Co. , $15.00.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution -accepting bid of International'Sart Company for furnishing the
season! s supply ..of rock salt f or use in the -City Engineer's Department: Upon
motion by Tingley, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. I
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to abandon service of
various watermains. Upon motion by Schroeder,_second by Briese, resolution
adopted.
Resolution referring the petition for the construction of a sanitary
sewer and watermain and the grading of streets in Cascade Plaza to the City Engineer
and Street '& Alley, Sewer and Water Committees for report and estimate of cost.
Upon motion by Briese, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring the petition for the construction of a curb and
gutter on 14th Street and '2nd Avenue Southwest in Graham's Second Addition to the
City Engineer- and the Street & Alley Committee for report and estimate of cos.t.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Park Board to enter into contract with Allen
Truck & Implement Company." Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley,
Iresolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for the
finish grading, base and bituminous surfacing in Graham 's Second Add it ion.' Upon
motion by Tingley, second by Briese, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for
the construction of Part 1 of Northwest Storm Sewer (from railroad to a point
400 feet north of 7th Street Northwest). Upon motion by Briese, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering a hearing on the vacation and abandonment of a
portion of 20th and 21st Avenue Northwest and all of 22nd Avenue Northwest in
Rblling Greens Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder,, resolution
adopted.
Resolution granting two public dance permits to Gene Thompson. Upon
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motion by Schroeeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $21,498:20 from the Bridge Fund a.nd ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Briese, resolution
adopted.'
Resolution appropriating $7,613.94*from the-P.I.R. Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Briese,.second by Morris, -resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $10,745.94 from'the P.I.R. Fund and ordering pay-
ment to Leon Joyce. Upon.motion by Morris, second by.Schroeder, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,500.O.O'from the P.I.R. Fund and -ordering -pay -
went made.to Vivian & Carl Elford, Fullerton Lumber-Company,.a corporation -and
Builders Land Company, a coproation. Upon motion by Schroeder', second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $52,350.90 from the Sewer Fund, $1,295.10 from
the Fire Protection Fund and $395.78 from the S & A Fund and ordering payment made
to Nelson Tire & Appliance Company, $722.20; Motorola, Inc., $315.00; City of
Rochester, P.U.,, _$593.68 and Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, $52,350.90.
Upon motion by 'Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.,
Resolution appropriating $1,059.00 from the Bridge Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to L.' M. Feller Company. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Briese,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,729.04 from the -Sewer Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Briese, second by Morris. -resolu-
tion adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,914.7.1 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,244.41 from the Park Improvement Fund, $112.73
from the Lighting Fund and $55.95 from the F. E. Williams Es.tate Fund and ordering
payment made to' C ity of Rochester $1,123. 44 and The Kruse Lumber Company, •$289.65.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.'
Resolution appropriating $1,.199.19 from ^the Park Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to Reynolds Wholesale, $394.39; City of Rochester, $341.94
and Rochester Dairy Cooperative, $472.95. Upon motion by Tingley, second by
Briese, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,840.53 from the Park Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to Lyon Chemical Company, $969.25; R. L. Gould Company,
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$799.09 and E. B. Ballou, $1,173.20. Upon motion by Briese, second by Haas,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $137.21 from the General Fund, $141.4o from
the S & A Fund, $66.90 from the Fire Protection Fund, $104.73 from the Sewer Fund
and $39.65 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Fullerton
Lumber Company, $212.40 and N. W..Bell Telephone Co., $277,49. Upon motion by
Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3, 545.15 from the General Fund, $4, 534. 54
from the S & A Fund, $2,192.43 from the Sewer Fund, $27.95 from the P. Dieter Fund
and $747.61 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester,
P.U., $2,617.34; Street & &lley Fund, $5,915.55 and Rochester Sand & Gravel,
$2, 604.69. Upon motion by Morris, second by Briese, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,064.35 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to Brochert Ingersoll, Inc., $219.09; Patterson Rock Products,
$643.50 and Socony Mobil Oil Company, $?02.76. Upon motion by Schroeder, second
by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2, 994- 59 from the Street & Alley Fund and
ordering payment made to E. J. Vonch, $324.99; A. R. Cooke & Son, . $1,100.03 and
Stephan Woodward,.$1,469.57. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Briese, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4, 104.01 from the General Fund .and ordering
payment made to R. L. Polk & Company, $330.00; Rochester Post Bulletin, $231.70;
Trautner Sales Company, $997.56 and Standard Oil Company, $2,644.75. Upon motion
by Briese, second by Haas," resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute .a pipe line
agreement with the Chicago ,Great Western ,Railway Company. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications for the. improvement of
Trunk Highway Number 20 renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 52 within the limits of
the City of Rochester. Upon motion b-y Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution
adopted.
Resolution, agreeing that the City of Rochester will not -permit encroachments
of any kind whatwoever upon the right of way of Trunk Highway Number 20 renumbered
as Trunk Highway Number 52 wi.thin the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion
by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution e,dopted.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, to execute an agreement
with the Rehhester West Company relative to the construction of a trunk line
sanitary sewer to Country Club Manor. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris,
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resolution adopted.
Mr. Charles Holt was present and inquired if the Council had taken any
action on his application for a dance permit at the Brovrn Derby. He was informed
that ,his applic',ation had been referred to the LicenseCommittee and until the said
C'1 Committee reported back no action could be taken.
Upon ',motion by Schroeder, second by Briese, the meeting was adjourned
until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on September 23, 1957.
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