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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 June 2, 1958.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following members
being present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin,.Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the minutes of the meetings of May 26th and
May 29th, 1958 were approved.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for the following projects:
Bids for improvements for the Band Shell at Mayo Park. The bid of John Weis & Sons in
the amount of $4,789.00 was received and opened and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the
same was referred to the Rochester Music Board for recommendation.
Bids for construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connect
in Cascade Plaza. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amounts of $22,392.20 for sanitary
and house connections
sewer,/$.8,625.10 for storm sewer, $15,890.40 for water main were each received and opened and upon
motion by Morris, second by Haas, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and the
City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for base and bituminous surfacing in Cascade Plaza. The bids of Leon Joyce in the
amount of $19,744.76 and Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $20,282.16 were each
received and opened and upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the same were referred to the
Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Eugene Weis of 934 - 8th Avenue Northeast to the Planning
Commission, his term of office to expire on the second Monday in April, 1960, was read and upon
motion.by Morris, second by Tingley, the appointment was confirmed.
A letter signed by Mrs. V. W. Meyers of 1421 - 3rd Avenue Southwest complaining that
rust was again appearing in the water and she was having trouble with stains in clothing was read
and President Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
A letter from Lawler's Cleaners and Furriers requesting an additional loading zone on
the north side of their building located on the corner of Broadway and Center Street was read and
upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same was referred to the'City Security Committee.
A letter signed by Martin J. Healy, Wabasha County Attorney, regarding juveniles and
disorderly condnnt at the power plant park was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus,
the same was referred to the Public Utility Board.
A letter from Mrs. M. E. Palen of 709 - 8th Street Southeast regarding trees on her
boulevard and requesting that the said trees be trimmed was read and upon motion by Tingley,
second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted in favor
thereof, except Alderman Haas who voted "no".
The request of Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, for permission for two firemen to attend
the 83rd annual convention held by the Minnesota State Fire.Department Association at Grand Rapids,
Minnesota on June 8,9,10 and 11, 1958 was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, his
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request was granted.
The claim of injury of Mayme A. Schultheis in the amount of $10,000.00 for injury rec-
eived when she fell on the•sidewalk in the 400 block on 3rd Avenue Southeast was read and upon
motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
Claims for loss due to damage to property of Robert & Marie Sill (80.00), Martus and
Margaret Jensen (80.00) and Walter and Ruth White (97.00) caused by digging operations on loth St.
S. E. when a water main was broken were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin,
the same were referred to the City Attorney.
The four following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read and
President Kamm ordered the same placed on file:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by' -the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be
and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract
with the GNEERAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for the construction, in accordance with
specifications, of
PUMP HOUSE NO. 16 in COUNTRY CLUB MANOR;
the total amount of the said contract bo be ninety six hundred ninety dollars
($9,690.00) and the said General Development Company being the lowest
responsible bidder."
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be
and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a
contract with R. G. HALEY AND COMPANy for the furnishing, in accordance
with specifications, of
100 Western Red Cedar Company Poles;
the total amount of the said contract to be Forty Nine Hundred Dollars
(4,900.00) and the said R. G. Haley Company being the lowest responsible
bidder.@
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be
and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a
contract with UNIVERSAL MOTORS, INC., for the furnishing, in accordance
with specifications, of
One (1) One Ton Ford Truck
One (1) Utility Body
One (1) Aerial Ladder;
the total amount of the said contract to be FORTY SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY
THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY ONE CENTS ($4,793.71) and the said Universal
Motors being the lowest responsible bidder."
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board that
the Common Council be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with UNIVERSAL MOTORS, INC., for the
furnishing, in accordance with specifications, of
ONE (1) 3/4 Ton Truck with Hydraulic Hoist;
the total amount of the said contract to be $2,174.90 less an allowance
of $175.00 for a trade-in of a 1939 Truck in the amount of $175.00 or a
net contract price of NINETEEN 'HUNDRED NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY
CENTS ($1,999.90) and the said Universal Motors being the lowest
responsible bidder."
The following letter was read:
"The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council -
of the City of Rochester
Gentlemen:
We are enclosing herewith the petition of Hutchinson -Sauer Company for the
annexation of approximately 78 acres located in Section 22 of Cascade Township,
to the City of Rochester.
Hutchinson -Sauer Company desires to develop and improve this land as land
in the City of Rochester. We propose to develop the approximately 22 acres
located in the northwestern part of this land as a court for mobile homes, with
facilities and plans that would conform to high and modern standards of trailer
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park operation. The remainder of the 78 acres, if so desired by the Common
Council; would be developed by Hutchinson -Sauer as an enlargement of this
trailer court as needed.
In the development of this court, we shall be eager to cooperate with
the City Planning Commission and the Common Council in order that this
development may be a credit to the City as well as to ourselves. It is our
belief that the location of this 22 acres is the most desirable one now
known to be available in or near the City for such a development and may be
made to tie in with overall plans for the future development of the City in
a most staisfactory manner.
Very truly yours,
PEMBERTON, MICHAELS AND BISHOP
John deJ. Pemberton, Jr.
Attorneys for Hutchinson -Sauer Company."
annexed
A petition to have the following described property/was also read; upon motion Haas, second by
Hanlon the petition and above letter were referred to the Planning Commission:
"The North half (N'h) of the Northeast quarter (NEk), Section 22,
Township 107 North, Range 14 West, less that portion thereof des-
cribed as commencing at the Northwest (NW) corner of the Northeast
quarter (NEk) of said Section, thence South a distance of 709.8
feet for a point of beginning, thence East at right angles a dis-
tance of 217.8 feet, thence south parallel to the West line of the
Northeast quarter (NEk) of said Section a distance of 400 feet,
thence West at right angles a distance of 217.8 feet to the West
line of the Northeast quarter (NEk) of said Section, thence north
a distance of 400 feet along the West line of the Northeast Quarter
(NEk) of said section to the place of beginning."
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission requesting authority to use airport
funds for seeding at the new airport, the estimated cost to be $1,450.00 was read. Upon motion
by Tingley, second by Haas, the Airport Commission was authorized to spend up to $1,450.00 for
reseeding.
A notice of action of Leitzen Concrete Products Company on the performance bond of
DeGideo Stein Venture as submitted by James T. Spillane, Attorney for Leitzen_Concrete Products,
was read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting two copies
of the layout showing proposed construction on Trunk Highway No. 52 and Trunk Highway No. 14 on
the westerly side of Rochester in the vicinity of Miracle Mile was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Wilkus, the plans were referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, appointing Harvey Stockfleth as
Tractor Operator at the City Dump effective June 1st, 1958 and that he receive 95% of the base
wage for the period ending April 1, 1959 and .that the 90% of base for the first 6 months be waiv
because of his ability to perform the work required without this training period was read. Upon
motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the letter was approved and the 95% of base wage was approved
as requested.
The following letter from the Civil Defense Director was read and upon motion by
Tingley, second by Morris, the matter was referred to the Internal affairs Committee:
"The Council of the City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Sirs: -
A program is underway for the training of Police Reserves and
there is a need for Civil Defense funds to support this as well as other
defense activities. Charles Campbell has organized this program and it is
requested that he be officially appointed coordinator. Compensation for
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his time and efforts is also requested.
Sincerely yours,
s/WinchellM. Craig, M.D.
Director of Civil Defense".
The following letter from C. A. Armstrong was read and upon motion by Haas, second by
rris, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I am transmitting a letter from Fred W. Schuster which proposed to
dedicate to the City an 18 foot alley way in Lot 1, Block 9, Original
Plat, extending along the south side of the Universal Motors garage
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from 1st Avenue S.W. to the alley in back of the garage, in trade for
a portion of the existing alley which could be vacated plus an addit-
ional parcel south of the Anderson blacksmith shop facing Broadway.
The acquisition of the alley along the south side of the -Universal
Motors garage is very necessary as an outlet for the north -south alley
now that the former outlet thru the old Brewery property will no longer
be available.
The Public Works Committee has also reviewed this matter and agrees
with me that the City should make this exchange after each of the re-
spective parcels have been evaluated and an equitable exchange negoti-
ated if there is any difference in value. -
Respectfully,
A/C.A.ARMSTRONG
City Engineer."
A letter from Peoples Natural Gas Company requesting consideration and approval of rate
schedules as submitted with this letter was read. Mr. J. R. Robbins, District Manager, was
present and stated that the Company had been losing money here for a number of years and they
would appreciate an expeditious handling of the matter. Alderman Hanlon questioned whether the
Council should procure the services of consultants for a survey of the Gas Company. Mayor Smekta
recommended that Russell C. Andrews; Assistant City Clerk and Accounting Coordinator, could
possibly be delegated to make this study so the Council could proceed with action. President Kamm
stated that he felt this matter'should be taken care of as soon as possible. Upon motion by
Haas, second by Wilkus,'the request of Peoples Natural Gas Company was referred to the City
Security Committee.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee stating that they had reviewed the.
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matter of taxi cab stands and recommended that all taxi cab stands, now so designated, be declared
open stands was read. Alderman Hanlon stated that the committee's recommendation applied to all
stands except those used as airport limousine and the sight-seeing bus stands. Mr. John de J.
Pemberton, Attorney for Rocabco, Inc., was present and ppoke in favor of open stand operation and
then introduced Luther Johnson, taxicab inspector from Minneapolis, and Robert Karstenbrock,
taxicab inspector for Richfield, who each stated that they had open taxi stands and their systems
operated without difficulty or problems. Mr. J. H. Kremer, Manager of Yellow Cab Company, stated `
that he did not feel Minneapolis was a fair comparison to Rochester as they have about 240 cabs
compared to 37 in Rochester and with that much greater population, naturally cabs would move
faster. A motion was then made by Haas, second by Wilkus, that.the recommendation of the City
Security Committee that all taxi cab stands be declared open stands be approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to make the necessary resolution. All voted in favor thereof, except
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Alderman Tingley, who voted "no".
-.The following letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare was read:
"The Honorable Mayor and Members
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Gentlemen:
We have opportunity now through the availability of State financial aid to
improve the quality and extend the services of the Counseling Clinic. This State
aid is available to add a psychologist to the Counseling Clinic staff. It is
available, effective July 1, 1958 but the decision on the allocation of this
State aid will be made on June 5, 1958. Therefore, the decision to apply for this
aid must be made immediately and the decision involves an increased appropriation
of funds for this fiscal year by the City of Rochester in the amount of $1,192.40.
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Moreover, the full amount of State aid at 50% of the cost as provided in a
law of the 1957 Legislature will be available by the addition of a psychologist
and thus providing a complete mental health clinic staff and full approval of our
program.
As shown on the attached budget, the addition of the psychologist will increase
the State aid from the amount of $5,000 per year which we are now receiving to
$13,363.00 for this fiscal year. With the addition of the psychologist it will be
necessary to increase the secretarial help to full time. The budget also makes
provision for office equipment weeded by additional staff and for participation in
the cost of housing of the Counseling Clinic at the Public Health Center..
The addition of the psychologist has been studied and recommended at its
meeting on April 14, 1958 by the Community Mental Health Board, which is advisory
to the Rochester Board of Public Health and Welfare. This recommendation was
approved for activation as soon as practical by the.Board of Public Health and
.Welfare on April 25, 1958 and this letter of request for funds is submitted in
accordance with this approval.
The addition of the psychologist will add nedded specific psychological
services to the care of patients and in the other aspects of the mental health
.program. In addition, it will permit enlarging the.case load of patients under
treatment and make corresponding increases in the activities of community
education and of consultation to community educational, service and protective
agencies.
We request opportunity for consideration of this matter at the Council meeting
on Monday, June 2nd, 1958 in order that a decision can be reached before the
deadline on June 5th, 1958.
yours very truly,
/s N: A. Christensen, M. D.
President, Board of Public
Health and Welfare"
Dr. Viktor O.,Wilson, Health Officer, was present and stated that this would be an improvement to
the counseling clinic and by adding the psychologist the health unit could qualify for full state
aid. He further stated that.a decision must be made now as state funds will be allocated for the
state year beginning July 1st. Dr. Paul E. Wilson, Psychiatrist, also spoke stating that at
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present the clinic, without a psychologist, does not meet state standards and they were not able
to give.the service they would like to.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, a 20 minute recess was declared at 3:50 P. M.
President Kamm called the meeting to order again at 4:10 P. M.
President Kamm inquired of Dr. Viktor 0. Wilson what chances we would have of getting
the aid next year if we did not apply now. Dr. Wilson informed him that it depended on the
Legislature next year as to whether they allocated funds for this purpose of not. After further
discussion a motion was made by Alderman Wilkus that the request of the Board of Public Health &
Welfare be granted and the sum of $1,192.40 be appropriated from the General Fund. Alderman
Haas seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the applications of Neal B.
Barry for "on" and 'off" sale 3.2 beer license (to be used on a building to be erected, if the
tlicense
is granted, next to Barry"s Drive Inn at 1600 North Broadway) be denied was read. Upon
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motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof
except Alderman Tingley, who voted "no".
The following recommendation on petitions for sidewalk construction was read and upon
motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the same was approved:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We have examined the following petition for sidewalk construction and report that
the improvements are all feasible, and should be grouped together for bids.
The analysis of each peitition is as follows:
Number
of
Total No.
Est.
Descrpition Owners Signing
of owners
Cost
1.
Sidewalk at 212,216,220,224, & 228
10� St. S.E. on -the South side of
the street,between 1st & 3rd Ave.SE 0*(None)
13
$ 605.00
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Sidewalk on East and West side of 15k
Ave. N.W. from 14th St. to 16th St. N.W.
in Bielenberg & Gieses' 3rd Addition 15
(57%)
26
4455.80
3.
Sidewalk on East & West side of 15th Ave.
N. W. from 14th Ste.to 13th AVe. N. W.
in Bielenberg & Gieses' 2nd Addition 17
(77%)
22
3990.80
4.
Both sides of 14th Ave. N. W. from 14th
St. N. W. to 13th Ave. N. W. including
So. side Lots 9 & 10 Block 3,Bielenberg
and Gieses 1st Addn. 12
(75%)
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3070.20
$12,121.80
*Denotes a request for sidewalk by someone
other than the owner, actually the petition
was signed by 6 of the 13 property owners,
these 6 already have sidewalk in place.
The estimated cost made without surveys or plans
(assuming 51% for Eng., etc.) $12,728.00
Is C . A. ARMSTRONG
City Engineer
The Public Works Committee has considered the above project and recommends Ats
construction with the cost to be assessed against the abutting property.
/s Albert J. Tingley, Chairman
Public Works Committee; /s David G. Hanlon
/s W. P. McGuckin"
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and City Engineer that the bid of
Leon Joyce for construction of base and bituminous surfacing in Cascade Plaza be accepted at the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by
Hanlon, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and City Engineer that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction -of sanitary sewer and house connections in Cascade
Plaza be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was
read and upon motion by Morris, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and City Engineer that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for construction of a water main in Cascade Plaza be accepted at the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by
Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and City -Engineer that,the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for construction of a storm sewer in CascadePlaza be accepted at the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by
McGuckin, second by Morris, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that the City Hall be closed on
Saturdays during the months of June, July and August, 1958 (it is recognized that the Municipal
Court must be open on Saturdays and it is also left within the jurisdiction of the Public Utility
Board to decide as to the closing of its office) was read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by
Wilkus, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Fred C. Weeks, Clara E.
Weeks, Guido Cpario_tti, Louis Tenti, Mrs. Elizabeth Newhouse, Mrs. Ellen Sheldon and H. P. Potvin
to have Lot 23, Block 4, of A. W. Kutzky's Addition (1307 - 2nd Street S. W.) changed from a
residential zone to a multiple dwelling zone be granted was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second
by Tingley, the recommendation of the Zoning Board was accepted and a hearing on the matter was
set for July 7th, 1958 at 7:30 P. M.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Laura Braucht, D. E.
Braucht and Wm. B. Gallagher, District Manager of Standard Oil Company, to have Lot 1, Block 1,
Elliott's Sub -Division and Lot 2, Block 1, Elliott's Sub -Division except the north 60 feet thereof.
changed from a multiple dwelling zone to a commercial zone be denied was read. Upon motion by
Tingley, second by Morris, the recommendation of the 'Zoning Board was accepted and the matter not
be proceeded with further.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition signed by Arden Schultz,
Loretta Schultz, Carlos F. Ellis, Lenora S. Ellis, Emil G. Pelinka and Jean C. Pelinka to have
Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 1 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Belt Line Subdivision to have the }said
property changed from a residential to a commercial zone be denied was read. Mr. Arthur Swan,
Attorney representing the petitioners, was present and explained that the petitioners had been
brought into the City by action of the Council because they were completely surrounded by City
property and that when they were in the County they had been zoned commercial and therefore he
felt they should also be zoned commercial in the City. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris,
the recommendation of the Zoning Board was rejected and h heaaing on the matter was set for
July 7th, 1958 at 7:30 P. M. All voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Hanlon who voted "no".
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Kleve Flakne to have
the south 88 feet of the East 165 feet of the South one acre of Lot 1, Section 36-107-14 (123 -
llth .Avenue S. E.) changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone be granted was read.
Mr. John Gowan, Attorney representing Mr. Flakne, was presented and stated that this property was
being used as multiple dwelling at the time his client bought the property and urged that the
Council grant this zone change. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that the Zoning Board had
previously recommended that no change be made but that use of the property for multiple dwelling
purposes be permitted but he said in effect that the property use was in violation of the ordinan
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and if a zone change were not made he and the Building Inspector would have to take action under
the ordinance. A suggestion was made that the action be held pending the adoption of a new
comprehensive plan in connection with revised zoning ordinance but after discussion it developed
that preparation of such a plan would take approximately two years. A motion was made by Alderman
Tingley that this matter be referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. Alderman McGuckin
seconded the motion and upon vote President Kamm, Aldermen Hanlon, McGuckin and Tingley voting in
favor thereof and Aldermen Haas, Morris and Wilkus voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion
passed.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the foll6wing members being
Present: -President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris and Tingley. Absent: Alderman
Wilkus.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the proposed
change of zoning of Lots 1 and 2, Halls 1st Addition from a residential zone to an industrial zone.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was then made by Tingley that the hearing
be closed -and the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance making the rgquested zone
change. 'Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm stated this as being the time a1d place set for a hearing on the proposed
change of zoning of, Lots 5 and 6, Block 2 and Lot 5 in Block 3, of Gonderman and Thiel's Subdiv-
ision from a residential zone to a commercial zone. Mr. Frank Newhouse, Attorney for the petition-
ers, was present and again urged that the Council give favorable action to this request. He
inquired if a written protest had been presented and he was told that up to this time.no written
objection had been received. He showed sketches of the proposed building to be erected and also
pictures of the streets and land where the building would be. He stated that he felt if this zone
change were made - it would result in a fine building that would improve the area, it would create
no traffic problems and would give more taxes to the City.
Mrs. Arthur Betts, Secretary of the Residential Property Owners of the Horace Mann
District, presented a petition, with signatures of 40 property owners, against changing this
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property to a commercial zone. She stated that,this was the fifth time a petition requesting this
change had been presented since 1956 and felt that such a petition protesting, as she had•jutt
presented, should show the Council that the adjacent property owners were opposted to such a change.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that this petition protesting the zone change
would have to be checked as to validity and it it contains 20% or more of the property owners
within 200 feet of the area proposed for change, it would have the effect of requiring a 6/7
vote instead of a 5J7 vote if an ordinance were to be adopted. The City Attorney and City Clerk
were to check the validity of the protest petition. A motion was made by Alderman Tingley that
this hearing be closed and the matter be taken under advisement for one week, until June 9, 1958.
Alderman McGuckin seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the request of Roy Watson, Jr. for
permission to build an extension of a garage on his home at 620 Memorial Parkway be granted was
read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was
set for 7:30 P. M. on July 7th, 1958.
The recommendationof the Board of Zoning that the petition signed by 0. J. Allerton,
President of The Kruse Company, to have the following described property changed to a multiple
dwelling zone and a commercial zone be granted was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by
Morris, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on July 7th, 1958.
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Proposed Commercial Zone
A part of the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West
described by metes and bounds as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Rolling Greens Addition; thence south along
the west line of said addition a distance of 120.6 feet on a straight line,
thence southerly along a curve to the left of 1560.9 foot radius for a distance
of 285 feet, thence southwesterly on an extended radius to said curve a distance
of 245.0 feet, thence southeasterly parallel to the west line of Block 6, Rolling Greens
Addition a distance of 550 feet more or less to the northerly line of Thirty Third
Street, Northwest as platted in Rolling Greens Replat, thence northwesterly
along said street line to its intersection with the easterly Right -of -Way line of
Trunk.Highway 52, thence northerly along said Right -of -Way line to its intersection
with the extended north line of Thirty -Seventh Street Northwest as platted in
Rolling Greens Addition, thence east on said extended street line to the point of.
beginning.
Proposed Multiple Dwelling Zone
A part of the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West
described by metes and bounds as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot #1 Block #6, Rolling Greens Addition;
thence northerly along the westerly line of said addition on a curve to the
right of 1560.9 foot radius to a point which is 285 feet southerly of the
north end of said curve, thence southwesterly on an extended radius to said
curve a' distance of 245.0 feet, thence southeasterly parallel to the west line
of Block 6, Rolling Greens Addition a distance of 490 feet more or less to the
extended northerly line of Lot #15, Block #6 Rolling Greens Replat,' thence
easterly along said lot line to the westerly line of Block #6 Rolling Greens
Addition, thence northwesterly along said westerly line of'said addition to the
northwest corner of Lot #1, Block #6, thence easterly along the northerly line
of said Lot #1 to the point of beginning.
The recommendation of the Board of :Zoning that the petition signed by Bert Leitzen,
Bernard Leitzen, Helen Leitzen, Leonard Leitzen, Ethel Leitzen Allen and Ellen Leitzen to have the
following described property changed from aresidentail zone to an industrial zone be denied was
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read: Commencing at a point 389.3 feet west of the intersection of the East
line of 7th Avenue Northwest with the north line of 4th Street Northwest
a and 250 feet north, thence east one hundred fifty (150) feet thence North
fifty (50) feet, thence west one hundred fifty feet (150), thence South
fifty (50) feet to the beginning.
A motion was made by Alderman Morris that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be accepted and
no further action be taken on this matter. Alderman Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in
favor thereof.
Mr. A. J. Olson of 327 - 7th Avenue N. W., representing property owners in the area
described above, was present and inquired if the Council could not refuse to issue a building
permit to Mr. Leitzen at•the above described property. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, explained
that the largest share of the property owned by Mr. Leitzen was already zoned industrial and if
he requested a building permit the Building Inspector would be compelled to issue it.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the request of H.W.Thompson
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for permission to build a suitable building in Leiferman & Koehnen Addition, to be used as an
off sale liquor store for Mr. Chris Margellos be returned without action.and that no action be
taken on the matter until such time as a request for transfer of the liquor license is submitted
by Mr. Margellos was read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the recommendation was
accepted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that construction of Part 2 of the
N. W. Storm Sewer (North of 7th St. Northwest in Marshall High School Area, Bond Issue Project
# 9) be advertised for bids to be taken on July 7th, 1958 was read and upon motion by Tingley,
second by Morris, the recommendation was approved.
A letter signed by Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Nordquist, Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Austin and Mr. & Mrs.
Willard S. Jackson expressing appreciation for the action taken recently by the Council in response
to a petition regarding parking on 9k Street Southeast in the 100-200 block was read and President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A petition with 30 signatures requesting that the parking ban placed on 9k Street S.E.
between 1st and 3rd Avenue Southeast be amended to permit parking from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. was
read. This request was made because they felt the present total ban against parking was unreason-
able because there was very little traffic on this street between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. and the
present ban makes it necessary to park their cars away from the residential area where there is
added danger of vandalism. Also a letter figned by Mrs. Emma Bubolz of 119-9k Street Southeast
requesting that the Council reconsider the "no parking" ban on 96 Street as she has no place to
park. Mr. Henry Laitala of 203 - 9k St. S.E.; Mr. Wayne Solberg of 118-9k St. S.E.; Mildred Bern
of 111-9k St. S. E. each spoke in protest of the present ban of."no parking". Mr. C. J. Austin
of 224 - 9k St. S.E. and Mr. Sherman Nordquist of 211 - 9k St. S. E. each spoke in favor of ghe
"no parking". After hearing those present a motion was made by Hanlon, second by Tingley, that
this matter be referred back to the City Security Committee and also to the Mayor's Traffic
Committee for further study and possible other solution.
The following letter was read:
"Rochester City Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, have adjoining homes in Country Club Manor.. These homes are all
with drive -out garages in front.
In order to retain a reasonable front appearance of these homes and make the front
yeard more practical, we would like your permission to elevate the grade of the
boulevard (from owner's lot edge toward center of boulevard), to permit a gradual
slant rather than an abrupt slope.
We understand that if and when walks and curbs are to be put on this boulevard, we
would bejresponsible for the additional excavating of our frontage; also for retaining
our own slopes.
We realize this request may seem late. However until two days ago, we were unaware
of this grading situation.
Thank you. Respectfully,
/s
Joseph E. Bond.
/s
Robert F. DeVinny
3909 3rd Place N.W.
3935 3rd Place N.W.
/s
George Skon
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L.E.Johnson
3915 3rd Place N.W.
3905 3rd Place N.W.
/s
D.O.Delano
/s
Del B. Zachor
3923 3rd Place N.W.
3919 3rd Place N.W.
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Also a letter signed by Andrew Towey, of Rochester West Company, requesting that Lot 22, Block 4,
of. Country Club Manor's lst Addition be included in the request for waiver of boulevard grading".
that is now being requested by adjacent neightbors to this lot (adjacent neighbors to this lot
are Lots 21,23,24,25,26 and 27, Block 4 of Country Club Manor 1st Addition)was read and upon
motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee.
The applications for bowling alley license, cigarette license, soft drink license and
on and off sale 3.2 beer license of Colonial Lanes, Inc., for a period from August 1, 1958 to
April 1, 1959 were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the same were
referred to the City Security Committee.
The license bond of Joseph Cozik in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Aetna Casualty
and Surety Company as surety and the official bond of Robert D. Miller in the amount of $500.00
with the Western Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second by
Morris, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on
file.
The contract bonds of Universal Motors, Inc. in the amount of $1,863.61 with the
Standard Accident Insurance Company as surety and Chicago Bridge and Iron Company in the amount
of $49,900.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety were each read and the same were referred
to the Mayor for his approval. ,
A motion was made by Alderman Hanlon that the City Security Committee and the City
Attorney be authorized to engage a consulting firm to help with the analysis of the gas rate
problems as it pertains to the Natural Gas Company's proposed increase. Alderman Haas seconded
the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Alderman Haas that the Internal Affairs Committee proceed in
hiring a Personnel Director for the City of Rochester and the said Committee work with the City
Attorney in making preparations to create this position and outline the various duties of this
person employed. Alderman Hanlon seconded the motion.
A motion was then made by Alderman Tingley to amend the above motion to insert "to
investigate the feasibility of hiring" for the word "hiring". Alderman Hanlon seconded the motion
and all voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm then called for a vote on the motion of Haas, second by Hanlon, as
amended which reads as follows: That the Internal Affairs Committee proceed in investigating the
feasibility of higing a Personnel Director for the City of Rochester and the said Committee work
with the City Attorney in making preparations to create this psosition and outline the various
duties of this person to be employed. All voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the
motion as amended passed.
The two following resolutions adopted by the Sinking Fund Commission were each read and
upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the action of the Sinking Fund was approved:
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"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City of
-Rochester, Minnesota that the United States Treasury Bills in the amount of
$200,000.00 maturing June 5, 1958 held for safekeeping by the Investment
Department of the First National Bank of Chicago be reinvested in 90 day
Unites States Treasury Bills."
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota that the $200,000.00 U. S. Treasury Notes maturing
June 15th, 1958 currently held in the Sinking Fund for the Electric Department
Depreciation Reserve and the $10,000.00 U. S. Treasury Notes maturing June 15th,
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1958, currently held in the Sinking Fund for the Steam Department Depreciation Reserve
be exchanged for 2 5/8% Treasury Bonds of 1965 dated June 15th, 1958 and
maturing February 15th, 1965."
Two bills for the Civil Defense one to the State of Minnesota Department of Adminis-
tration, Division of Procurement in the amount of $68.00 for two generators and one to the
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Glendale Industries, Inc. in the amount of 172.84 were each presented and upon motion by Haas,
second by McGuckin, the bills were allowed.
A letter from George Leiferman stating that he owned the property on 3rd Street S. E.
adjacent to the alley across from the main entrance of the Municipal Parking Lots, the property is
approximately 8 ft. at the property line running south 44ft. to a zero, and stating that he is
willing to deed this piece of property to the city free of charge was read and upon motion by
Tingley, second by Haas, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, 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 Fund: Fire and Safety, Inc., $85.70; China Hall, $11.10; Thiem Signs,
$5.00; Weber & Judd Co., $18.84; American Institute of Planners, $.50; Walter C. Heins Agency,
$107.50; Arthur A. Hirman Agency, $18.40; Frank Pendle Agency, $7.20; Security Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., $2.88; H. F. Ranfranz Agency, $4.00; D. H. Holdt Co:, $6.00; Bagney Insurance Agency, $3.20;
B. 0. Fitting, $135.40; Emil J. Aufenthie, $30.00; Miller Davis Co., $14.31; C. A. Cottingham,
$84.16; The Johnson Co., $8.86; State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, $10.08; Cleo -A. Jordan,
$49.95; Larry Lentz, $39.00; Whiting Press, Inc., $1.50; Ralph Ellingwood, $121.50; Devoe Reynolds
Co., $.78; Charles Campbell, $7.05; Charles Dornack, $40.58; Wm. Burrows, $40.13; Paul Plantz,
$41.25; Garnet Spring, $39.90; Socony Mobil Oil Co., $133.50; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $6.43 and
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From the Street & Alley Fund: Socony Mobil Oil Company, $14.48; Rochester Ready Mix
Concrete, $197.35; Eco, Inc., $19.75; Welborn Welding Company, $18.70; General Trading Company,
$77.42; Firestone Stores, Inc., $2.50; Phillipi Equipment Company, $123.58; Universal Motors, Inc.
$6.77; Universal Motors, Inc., $13.58; and Peoples Natural Gas Company, $25.05.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $35.38; E. J. Klampe, $1.00;
Kenneth Stoltenberg, $62.10; Fire & Safety, Inc., $3.00; Monson Dray Line, $2.58; Rochester Soft
Water Service, $4.00; Skelly Oil Company, $11.05; and General Trading Company, $12.04.
Police Protection Fund: Koffee Kup Cafe, $26.20; Weber & Judd Company, $15.05; Reuben
A. Rieck, $40.00 and Alexander Auto Electric, $2.00.
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Continental Oil Company, $12.18; K & K Electric Supply Company, $21.95; Chain Belt Company,
$81.49; Lyon Chemical Company, $43.66; Welborn Welding Company, $4.05; Standard Oil Company,
$60.15; Leo N. Herrick & Sons, $2.40; Zep Manufacturing Company, $271.78.
From the Parking Meter Fund: H & H Electric Company, $171.44.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund, $15.00.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Ralph Stevens, $4.00; John P. Jacobs, $5.10.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending May 29, 1958 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected $1,658.45 and civil fees received $22.55 and showing
total remitted to City Treasurer $729.80 was read and having been previously approved by the City
Attorney, President Kamm ordered the same.placed on file.
The following resolution were each introduced and read and President Kamm declared the
same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a warranty
deed conveying to the Mayo Association Lot 24, Block 9, Ireland's First Addition in exchange for
a parcel of land in the SWt of the NWk of Section 12, Township 106 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted
County Minnesota for use as an electric.sub-station. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin,
resolution adopted.
Resolution initiating improvement and ordering report on adequacy of petitions and
feasibility report and referring to the City Engineer and Public Works Committee for construction)
of sidewalks at several given locations.. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution
adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petitions, receiving preliminary report)
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to thel
construction of sidewalks at severl. given locations. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction of
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections in Cascade Plaza. Upon motion b
Haas, second by Tingley the above resolution was amended by adding thereto a paragraph to the
effect that the acceptance of this bid be contingent on Mr. Leiferman first complying with the
contract as. it now exists in respect to improvements in Cascade Plaza. All voted in favor thereo;
A motion was then made by Tingley, second by Haas,that the above resolution be adopted as amended
All voted in favor thereof.
Resolution accepting the bid of Leon Joyce for the finish street grading and bitumin-
ous surfacing in Cascade Plaza. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the above resolution was)
amended by adding thereto a paragraph to the effect that the acceptance of this bid be contingent
upon Mr. Leiferman first complying with the contract as it now exists in respect to improvements
in Cascade Plaza. All voted in favor thereof. A motion was then made by Haas, second by
McGuckin, that the said resolution be adopted as amended. All voted in favor thereof.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into a contract with
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Universal Motors, Inc. (for furnishing one 3/4ton truck wj�h hydraulic h(?ist). Upon motion by
n, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Universal
Motors, Inc. (for furnishing one..l ton ford truck; one utility body and one aerial ladder). Upon
motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution•authorizing the Public -Utility Board to enter into contract with R. G. Haley
and Company (for furnishing 100 Western Red Cedar Company Poles). Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board -to enter into a contract with General
Development Company (for construction of pump house No. 16 in Country Club Manor). Upon motion by
Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $16,502.59 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,963.76 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc,. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,036.82 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,491.81 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,601.65 from the F.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Gjellefald Associates, Inc. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $13,339.94 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Quarve and Anderson Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,713.77 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Acton Construction Company. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $33,67.1.74 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Acton Construction Company. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,287.90 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Wm. E. Clark Agency, $218.40; J. F. McAdams Agency, $354.90; Grodon C. Kilborn, $349.60; Kruse
Insurance Company, $655.20; Ruth R. Bernard, $382.20 and Osterud Agency, Inc., $327.60. Upon
motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,401.08 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
American Hardware Mutural, $269.60; Home Office Correspondence, $305.90; John Oliphant Agency,
$655.20; A. B. Brown Agency, $436.80; Halling Insurance Agency $491.40 and Hartford Fire Insurance
Agency, $242.18. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $925.00 from the General Fund and $592.00 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to H & H Electric Co., $450.00; International Business Machines
$475.00 and E. A. Danewick Paint Co., $592.00. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas,
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Resolution appropriating $915.21 from the Street & Alley Fund and $273.28 from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Zep Manufacturing Co., $271.78; Litchfield Steel Co.,
$466.30; Firestone Stores, Inc. $248.81 and Consolidated Steel Company, $201.60. Upon motion by
Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Mr. Stephen Finn was present and inquired what progress had been made on his petition
to annex his trailer court west of the City on 2nd Street S. W. He was told that his petition was
under consideration together with a proposed ordinance regulating trailer camps which would
possibly be considered at the next meeting.
Letters from Don Grue, Chairman of the Planning Commission; I. L. Eckholdt, Judge of
Municipal Court; Richard Ferber, Laboratory Technician at the Sewage Treatment Plant; Robert
Petersdorf, General Organizer for Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America; and B. F.
Mulvihill, business representative for the Union of Operating Engineers, each requesting that the
Council reconsider the salaries set for the various department they represent were presented.
Mr. Richard Ferber was present and stated that he did not feel that'his salary was right for the
the type of work that he was doing, he felt that he should have been upgraded in position. Mr.
B. F. Mulvihill, Business Representative, representing the Street & Alley Department was also
present and stated that they were not satisfied with the salaries as set for the Street & Alley
Department and requested that a fact-finding committee be appointed. He was requested to submit
a letter requesting that a fact-finding committee be set up and also submit the name of their
representative. President Kamm stated that he would call an informal meeting of the Council in
the next few days to consider the above letters.
Alderman Tingley stated that he had received complaints on the badly lighted islands
on 12th Street S. E., he stated that they were very badly lighted which made hazardous driving
especially at night. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, this matter was referred to the
Public Works Committee, -the Chief of Police and the City Engineer.
The matter of the park site in Bielenberg & Giese 4th Addition was again discussed.
Alderman Morris was to meet with Mr. Bielenberg in regard to the matter.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on
Monday, June 9, 1058.
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