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Minutes of an adjourned 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 September 29, 1958.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the following members being
present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the minutes of the meeting of September 15, 1958
were approved.
A letter signed by A. Butterfass, Secretary of the Rochester Izaak Walton League, req-
uesting permission to set up a Bingo Game on their 16th annual mulligan night, September 27, 1958,
was read and President Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
The application of Geza Papp a graduate Divil Engineer & Land Surveyor of the State
University of Budapest, Hungary for a job with the City of Rochester was read together with a
letter from Mayor Alex Smekta recommending that consideration be given to this application. Upon
motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter signed by E. J. Hand, Secretary of the Fireman's Civil Service Commission,
certifying the name of Lawrence M. Brown, for appointment to the Fire Department, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Gordon Benson, was read. Upon motion by'Haas, second by Hanlon, t
appointment was confirmdd.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the appoint-
ment of Mr. Carrel Sisco of 822 - 6th Street Southeast, as a relief garbage collector driver for
the period September 15, 1958 through October 11, 1958, the monthly rate to be $321.00 per month,
was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the appointment was confirmed.
Mr. Fred Schuster, President of the Rochester Airport Company, was present and read the
following letter to the Council:
"The Mayor
The Common Council
City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Re: City of Rochester Participation in Expenses relating to Airline Cases
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Common Council on September 15th I explained the procedures
and the need for counsel in the matter of airline service cases in order that
the interest of the City of Rochester be adequately protected.
At that time I asked if the City of Rochester would participate with the Rochester
Airport Company and the Chamber of Commerce in the expenses involved for adequate
representation in airline service cases. It was suggested that at the next
meeting of the Common Council I submit a proposal and the following is suggested.
For 1958
City of Rochester pay one-half of the retainer fee of Mr. L. L. Schroeder and Mr.
Welch Pogue for the period July 1 - December 31, 1958 - $1,400. For the same
period one-half of the additional costs not to exceed $1,500 - Total $2,900.
For 1959
City of Rochester pay one-half of the retainer for Mr. L. L. Schroeder and Mr.
Welch Pogue, January 1 - December 31, 1959 - $2,800, and one-half of the
additional costs not to exceed $3,000 - Total $5,800.
The Chamber of Commerce has budgeted for its next fiscal year $400 for these same
purposes which, I am informed, could be used as a credit against the costs to be
borne by the City of Rochester and the'Rochester Airport Company.
The Rochester Airport Company in addition to the payment of the retainer to Mr.
Schroeder and Mr. Pogue to date has also paid approximately $615 for services
rendered and conferences here in Rochester with these attorneys, and for representation
in the Seven States Case which was handled by Mr. Schroeder. It is my suggestion that
this latter amount be included as part ofthe cost in which the City of Rochester will
participate the last half of 1958.
Yours respectfully,
/s Fred W. Schuster, President
Rochester Airport Company
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Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the letter was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee
for study and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Irvin J. and Cathryn Renning of 1302 - 12th Street Northwest
requesting the consideration of the Council in regard to a problem which exists regarding their
property in connection with the John Marshall High School was read. Their property faces north
and is located on the dedd end street leading onto the school property, after the football game
on Friday night, hundreds of people walked across their lawn, throwing rubbish and debris on it.
Also as there was no sidewalk, children used their lawn to walk on going to and from school. Upon
motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the matter was referred to the Mayor, he to meet with Dr. Royer,
Liasion Officer with the School, to try to dispose of this problem. All voted in favor of the
motion.
The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read and upon motion by
Haas, second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the City Security Committee:
"Hon. Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
and
The Common Council of Rochester
Gentlemen:
Re: Traffic control light at Park
crossing of 7th Street Northeast
With the improvement of the new 7th Street Northeast outlet -now being completed,
we are certain the traffic on this street will be heavy and fast. The.Park
Department is relocating the drive to the north into East Silver Lake, in
cooperation with the Engineering Department, and have designed the entrance to
the new swimming pool parking lot directly opposite this north park drive.
The new swimming pool will have a parking lot with a cpaacity of 146 cars, plus
the fact that many children will be crossing this street on foot and on
bicycles. We feel this justifies our asking that a traffic control light be
installed at this location. We ask that you make provision in the proper fund
for the finances needed to both furnish and install this light by the opening
of the next swimming season, June 1, 1959.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
/s PHIL LAMPMAN, Secretary"
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that the Council budget funds
in the Permanent Improvement Fund, in the amount of $15,000.00, to be used for the building of a
shop and garage at Mayo Field, was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the same was
ordered placed on file, to be considered at budget time. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that the Council budget funds
in the Permanent Improvement Fund, in the amount of $14,500.00, for the construction of a sanitary
building at Soldier's Field, was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the letter was
ordered placed on file,'to'be considered at budget time. All voted in favor thereof.
The request of Christ Margellos to transfer the location of his off -sale liquor store
from 316 First Avenue Southwest to 312 South Broadway, Rochester, Minnesota, effective October 1,
1958, was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, his request was referred to the City
Security Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Mrs. Harry Kelly of Sioux City, Iowa stating that she had received
injuries when she fell on the sidewalk in front of the Kahler Hotel and requesting that she be
reimbursed for the expenses connected therewith was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas,
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the letter from Mrs. Kelly was referred to the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
The claim of injury of Mrs. Lena A. Brown, in the amount of $10,000.00, for injury
sustained when she fell on the sidewalk in front of the premises known as 1115 - 7th Street
Southwest, was read and upon motionby Tingley, second by Wilkus, the claim was referred to the
City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Morris.arrived at 8:10 P. M.
The petition of H. P. Potvin and Dorothy Potvin to thave the following described
property annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas,
the said petition was referred to the Planning Commission:
"Commencing at a point ten hundred eighty four (1084) feet east and fifty one
and ninety-eight hundredths (51.98) feet south of the northwest corner of the
southeast quarter (Tk) of section No. three (3) in township No. one hundred six
(106) north of range fourteen (14) west for a place of beginning; running thence
south one hundred three and ninety-six hundredths (103.96) feet, thence west to
the center line of Trunk Highway No. fifty two (52), then northwesterly along
the center line of said trunk highway for a distance of one hundred eighteen
and thirty-two hundredths (118.32) feet thence east to place of beginning."
A letter from Eldon L. Johnson requesting that the following described property be
annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the said
letter was refereed to the Planning Commission:
" Commencing at a point in the north line of the northwest J; of Section 3,
Township 106, North of Range 14 West which is 199 feet west of the northeast
corner thereof, Thence south parallel with the east line of said northwest
't a distance of 229.5 feet for a place of beginning. thence west 52 feet,
thence south parallel with said east line 150 feet, thence east 52 feet,
thence north 150 feet to the place of beginning."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was 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 amount of $96,479.96 be and is hereby appropri-
ated from the Public Utility Fund - Electric Department to the First National
Bank of Rochester, Minnesota for the purchase of $100,000.00 par value of 2 5/8%
U.S. Treasury -Notes maturing February 15th, 1963 (Principal - $96,187.50 and
accrued interest $292.46).
Be it and it is further resolved that the said 2 5/8% U. S. Treasury Notes
be purchased for Flectric Department Depreciation Reserve - Invested Funds."
The matter of retaining a professional city planning firm to prepare a "Comprehensive
Plan for the City of Rochester" as recommended by the City Planning & Zoning Commission was
again considered. Alderman Hanlon moved -that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
contract with Ladislas Segoe and Associates for the preparation of a "Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Rochester", and that the Mayor and Internal Affairs Committee pursue possible ways,
of supplementing the City's participation. Alderman Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in
favor thereof, except Alderman Tingley, who voted "no".
Alderman Hanlon presented copies of a report on value of property of Peoples Natural
Gas Division of Northern Natural Gas Company Rochester Prdduction and Distribution System. He
stated that he had just received the report earlier this evening and had no chance to study it.
A motion was made by Tingley, second by Wilkus, that this report be referred to the City Security
Committee for study and recommendation to the Common Council on October 6, 1958 if possible. All
voted in favor thereof.
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Mr. Russell C. Andrews, Assistant City Clerk in Charge of Accounting, reported that all
budgets had been submitted by the Department Heads and he would have the same compiled and be
ready to meet with the Council on the same within the next week.
Mayor Alex P. Smekta reported that he had made a short survey and would like to give
a few illustrations of the rapid growth of city hall and the re-evaluation of available office
space. He stated that in checking over personnel in 1928 as compated to 1958 the following
increases were shown:
No. of employees No. of employees
in 1928 in 1958
Inspection Division 1 5
Custodian Department 1 3
City Clerk 2 5
City Assessor 2 5
City Treasurer .1 2
Municipal Court 3 5
Park Department (office) 3 5
,Water Department 11 16
Electric Department(office) 4 16
Utility Department 35 over100
Engineer's (office) 3 21
Police Department 16 66 f 2 stenographers;
Also new departments added were City Planning Director - 3; Juvenile Division - 5; Detective
Bureau - 5; Parking Meter - 3'and Civil Defense - 2. He stated that in view of the above figures
it was apparent that five to ten years from now, there just wouldn't be any room in the City Hall.
He further stated that every department was over crowded for room and suggested that a committee
should be formed to study City Hall enlargement. A motion was then made by Tingley that the
Chairmen of the three Council Committees (A. J. Tingley, Chairman of the Public Works Committee;
Dr. David G. Hanlon, Chairman of the City Security Committee and J. Calvin Haas, Chairman of the
Internal Affairs Committee) comprise a committee to study the possibility of securing more space
for City Hall activities. Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm inquired if the Council was in favor of meeting every Monday night or
every other Monday night as'was now being done. A motion was made by Hanlon that the Council
meetings remain on the lst, 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month. Haas seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
The five following preliminary estimates submitted by the City Engineer were read and
President Kamm ordered the same placed on file:
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Preliminary estimate for construction of sidewalk approaches to John Marshall High School
in the amount of $34,417.50;
Preliminary estimate for construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in 10k Street from
1st Avenue S.E. to serve Lots 3,4,5 and 6, Block 5, Sunnyside Addition in the amount of $3,085.55;
Preliminary estimate for construction of Part 1 of the Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary
Sewer from Cascade Creek to 9th Avenue N. W. in the amount of $29,412.20;
Preliminary estimate for grading and surfacing of streets and construction of sanitary sewer,
water main, storm sewer and service connections in Northern Heights Add. in the amount of $283,878.
Preliminary estimate for construction of a curb and gutter on 15th Ave. N.E. from 9th to loth
St. N.E.; on 15th St. N.W. west of 8th Ave. N.W. and on 8th Ave. N.W. abutting Lot 11, Block 2,
Washington Subdivision; on 7k Ave. N. E. and on Northwood Drive in Northweod Addition and on
both sides of 7th Avenue N. W. from 3rd to 4th Street N. W. and on 4th St. N. W. from 6th to 7th
Avenue N. W. in the amount of $20,406.25.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the request of the Olmsted
County Association for the Mentally Retarded, for a parking space near the First Universalist
Church for the teacher, be denied and further recommending that a passenger loading zone be
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established;,on:the East side of 3rd Avenue S. W. for approximately forty feet, more or less,
South of 3rd St. S. W. for the use of the First Universalist Church and the School for the
Mentally Retarded Children be established and that the City Attorney draw the necessary resolu-
tion to make this change effective, was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the
recommendatiori:'was,accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the intoxicating liquor license,
now held by Everett Meyers be transferred to John R. Reardon and James J. Reardon, was read.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted and the transfer was
authorized. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee which reported that the letters,
petitions and requests from various interested groups relative to school crossings'at 4th Street
S. E. and llth Avenue; at 4th Street S. E. and 14th Avenue; and at 14th Street N. W. and 3rd
Avenue and also the matter of a complete survey of all school crossings had been discussed by
the said committee and they were now in the process of checking these particulars and problems
and would submit a report in approximately two or three weeks, was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the request of the Olmsted
County Historical Society for a permanent loading zone in front of the museum at 214 - 3rd Avenue
S. W. be denied; that this organization be granted a remporary loading zone to facilitate the
handling of materials in the alteration on the inside of the building; and suggesting that the
request for a permanent loading zone be resubmitted for re-evaluation after the Museum has been
opened, was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted. All
voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that in regard to complaint
of Mrs. Richard Hutchinson, they have checked the filling station and find that Mr. Virgil Nelson,
operator of the station has taken all possible precautions to avoid complaints of this n �ureand
that they believe that Mrs. Hutchinson has only the normal disadvantage of living next door toa
filling station was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the recommendation was accepted.
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council Member who is on the
Utility Board be in charge of the street lighting program, with responsibility of investigating
requests and conferring with the Utility Department on Street Lighting matters and further
recommending that the Utility Department be instructed and authorized to erect and maintain
street lights in all new additions as a matter of policy, was read and upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that on the request of E.
Thiem and others for construction of sidewalk on the west side of llth Avenue N. W. from 5th St.
to 7th Street N. W. that construction of sidewalk on the portion which is within the City limits
has been ordered for 1959 and that sidewalk construction has also been ordered for 1959 on all
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of the east side of llth Avenue between 5th Street and 7th Street Northwest was read. Upon motion
by Haas, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the request of Larry McCaleb
and others to do the grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on llth Avenue and 17th
Street Northeast in Peck's 6th and Sawinski's 1st Addition be approved and a contract agreement
executed was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the recommendation was accepted. All
voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a storm sewer be constructed in
llth Avenue and 17th Street Northeast in Peck's Sixth and Sawinski's First Additions as a local
improvement under Chapter 429 Minnesota Statutes as amenddd was read. Upon motion by Tingley,
second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee stating that a communication was
received from the Rochester State Bank of Rochester on September 4, 1958 requesting that the bank
be made a depository of the City; that it appears that the City Charter requires an advertisement
in the official newspaper when a change of depositories is made and therefore, in accordance with
the practice of designating depositories only at the commendement of the fiscal year, it is
recommended that no change be made at this time and also recommending that the Rochester State
Bank be invited to submit a proposal to be made a depository of the city subsequent to advertisement
for bids to be made in March, 1959 was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommend-
ation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
A recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee in regard to the establishment of
a personnel department for the City of Rochester was presented and copies were given to each of the
Alderman. A motion was made by Haas that this recommendation be tabled until the next meeting, to
give the Council time to study same. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of :Zoning that the petition of Nick Kereakes to have
Lot 6, Block 4, A. W. Kutzky's Addition (1418 First Street S. W.) changed kfrom a residential to a
multiple dwelling zone be denied was read. A motion was made by Hanlon that the recommendation be
approved and the petition be denied. McGuckin seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
considered the petition for annexation of Highway Addition at their regular meeting held Sept. 24,
1958 and after reviewing the same recommended that the annexation be approved subject to the
following conditions was read: (1) The School Board has requested that the annexing ordinance be
so worded that there is no question whatsoever about the responsibility of this area paying on all
existing bonded indebtedness of the school district. The School Board also suggests that
businesses such'as taverns and the like that'might be detrimental to the efficient operation of
Rochester's only Senior High School, not be permitted in the area, and (2) that platting proced-
ures shall be followed. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had reviewed
the petition for annexation of Highway Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and recommend that the annexation be approved and the owners notified of their tax responsibility
for existing city school indebtedness, and it is further recommended that taverns and the like
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shall be restricted from this area because of the Senior High School located to the east of this
property and also that the south 53 feet of this property shall be dedicated for street purposes
and that platting procedures shall be followed was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by
McGuckin, the recommendation of the Public Works Committee was accepted. All voted in favor
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that they had reviwed
the petition to annex a part of Section 32, Township 107 North, Range 14 West (Rabehl Farm) and
recommend that the annexation be approved subject to the following vonditions was read; (1)
Options be taken for the acquisition of lands for park purposes according to the provisions of
Ordinance N9. 963, as recommended by the Park Board in a letter dated September 24, 1958 and
(2) that regular platting procedures be followed. The recommendation of the Public Works
Committee stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex a part of Section 32, Township
107 North, Range 14 West (Rabehl Farm) as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
recommend that the annexation be tabled for further consideration, was read. Mr. Andy Towey was
present and stated that one of the reasons they had presented their petition early was to try
to get it going so they would not run into the trouble they had this year in having to push
things to get them done in time. He stated that they had spent large sums of money to try to get
the streets in condition and felt if the weather would cooperate, they would have them done on
schedule. A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that although the
improvement of streets in new additions is not explicitly a function of this commission, they
felt that from a general welfare and safety standpoint all of the streets in the presently
platted area of Country Club Manor should be improved before any additional plats are approved,
was read and ordered placed on file. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that street
development in the first addition was on schedule but he did not know what the progress was on
the other three additions. Mr. Towey was requested to present a progress report to the Public
Works Committee at their next meeting. Alderman Tingley stated that it was not the intent of
the Public Works Committee to delay procedures but they did not feel they had had enough time to
study the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission. A motion was then made by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, that this be tabled for one week. A motion was then made by Wilkus that the
above motion be amended to read that the recommendation of the Public Works Committee be brought
up at the meeting to be held on October 6, 1958. McGuckin seconded the motion and upon roll call
and Haas, Hanlon, Morris, Tingley and Kamm voting "no" and McGuckin and Wilkus voting "yes",
President Kamm declared the motion lost. President Kamm then called for a vote on the original
motion that this recommendation be tabled for one week and all voting in favor thereof, President
Kamm declared the motion carried.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
petition to vacate 18th Avenue Northwest from 182 Street N. W. to 19th Street N. W. as recommen
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend that the street be vacated was read. The
hearing for the vacation of this street was held on April 21, 1958. A motion was made by
Tingley that the recommendation be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
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resolution vacating the said street. Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Public Works Committee was then read and upon motion
by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved:
"Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Petition to Annex the Markay Dining Room Property
Gentlemen:
We the undersigned members of the Public Works Committee have reviewed the Petition
to Annex the Markay Dining Room Property as recommended by the Planning and .Zoning
Commission and recommend that:
The petition be granted subject to compliance with the following considerations:
1. The north 50 feet shall be dedicated for street purposes.
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2. The south 60 feet shall be established for a street between 18th Ave. N. W.
and the west service drive of U. S. 52.
A. That portion lying west of the east line of the SW 4 Sect. 27 T107N
R14W shall be dedicated for street purposes.
B. That portion lying east of the west line of the SE'k Sect. 27 T107N
R14W shall be acquired for street purposes.
3. That payment be made for water main in place in 18th Ave. Northwest.
4. A plat shall be prepared 6f this property for further approval.
(Refer to petition to vacate 18th Ave. N.W. from 182 St. N.W. to 19th St. N.W.)
Respectfully submitted,
( /s ALBERT J. TINGLEY, Chairman
Public Works'Committee ( /s DAVID G. HANLON
( /s WM. P. McGUCKIN "
The applications of Richard F. Schroeder (2) and Roxy, Inc. for a license to sell
cigarettes and the application of Roxy, Inc. for a license to sell soft drinks were each read and
upon motion by Morris, second by Hanlon, the licenses were granted. ,
The application of Carl A. Jenke for a Electrical Contractors License was read and
upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the license was granted.
The application of Lester Klukow for a Journeyman Plumber"s License was read and upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the license was granted.
The application of A. H. Story for a House Movers License was read. Upon motion by
Hanlon, second by Tingley, the license was granted subject to the furnishing of a surety bond in
the amount of $7500.00. All voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that A. H. Story be granted permission, under the
supervision of the Chief of Police and Building Inspector, to move a house for the Methodist Church
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over certain streets in the City of Rochester. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
The license bonds of Roxy, Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 with the Standard Accident
Insurance Company as surety and the license bond of W. J. Hankee d/b/a as W. J. Hankee Co. in the
amount of $1,000.00 with the St. Paul Fire k and Marine Insurance Company as surety were each read,
and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted
and the same were ordered placed on file. All voted in favor thereof.
The contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $17,380.00 with the Federal
Insurance Company as surety; Leon Joyce in the amount of $11,106.00 with the Seaboard Surety Compan)
as surety and Graver Tank & Mfg. Company in the amount of $55,733.00 with the Seaboard Surety
Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to the Mayor for his approval.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending September 12, 1958
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,781.05 and total
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remitted to City Treasurer $1,058.29 and for the week ending September 19, 1958 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,494.70 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $656.22 were each read, and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolutions duly passed
and adopted:
Resolution adopting a resolution passed by the Public Utility Board on September 24,
1958 (authorizing purchase of $1,000,000.00 par value of 2 5/8% U.S. Treasury Notes maturing
February 15, 1963). Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying taxes for Special School District Number Four for the year 1958.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the following improvement: Construction of a storm sewer in llth,Avenue and 17th Street
Northeast in Peck's Sixth and Sawinski's First Additions. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement: construction of a curb and gutter on 6th
Street Southwest between loth and 12th Avenues. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $250.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Minnesota National Guard Armory. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $638.61 from the General Fund; $1,635.51 from the S & A Fund;l
$156.69 from the Fire Protection Fund; $1,626.24 from the Sewer Fund; $5,781.79 from the -Lighting
Fund; $594.43 from the Police Protection Fund and $34.56 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to City of Rochester, $2,275.17 and City of Rochester, P.U., $8,192.46. Upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $289.10 from the S & A Fund; $326.91 from the Fire Fund;
$256.50 from the Sewer Fund and $555.68 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to
Gopher Stamp & Die Company, $555.68; Public Works.Equipment Co., $289.10; N. W. Bell Telephone Co.,
$326.91 and Lyon Chemicals, Inc. $256.50. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,050.16 from the General Fund and $20.55 from the Sewer
Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company, $2,094.01; H. Dornack & Son, $712.70 and
John A. Podein, $264.00. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,009.82 from the Park Improvement Fund and $347.08 from
the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund $318.25 and
City of Rochester, P.U., $1,038.65. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.)
Resolution appropriating $234.04 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
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payment made to Squires Electric Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $34,767.00 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Chicago Bridge & iron Company. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $543.89 from the General Fund and $294.40 from the Police
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company $426.89 and Quality
Printers and Stationers, Inc. $411.40. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $264.48 from the Park Improvement Fund and $16.20 from the
F.E.Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, P.U. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Hanlon, reso:lution.-Adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,754.91 from the Street & Alley Fund and $234.30 from the
Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G. Knopp Agency $1,576.38 and Francis V.
McGovern Agency $412.83. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $480.75 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment
made to Ed Mahoney $230.56 and Doyle Conner Company $250.19. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,262.70 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $475.51 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution to execute agreement between City of Rochester, Minnesota and Lawrence N.
McCaleb, William W. Dodge and A. Jay Sawinski, Owners or Controllers of Peck's Sixth Addition and
Sawinski's First Addition. Upon motion by Wilkus, 'second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Claims in the amount of $453.65 for expenses incurred in connection with the
Centennial celebration were presented and it wasnoted that previously only a sum up to $250.00
had been allowed. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by'Wilkus, the bills for the centennial were
referred to the Mayor for recommendation back to the Council at the next meeting. All voted in
favor thereof.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second 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 Fund: Mason Publishing Co., $27.50; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds,
$41.45;' S. M. Supply Co., $r.81; St. Mary's Hopsital, $13.25; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $48.27;
Panama Carbon Co., $2.00; Rochester Transfer and Storage Co., $91.00; Railway Express Agency,
$2.21; Trautner Sales Co., $22.89; Clerk of Municipal Court, $54.96; Twin City Testing and Engin-
eering, '$97.30; U. S. Postmaster, $150.00; Miller Davis Co., $8.02; Rochester Bookbinbery,$39.50;
The American National Red Corss, $36.75; Burroughs Corp., $1.15; Minn. Box & Lumber Co.,$194.85;
Chicago Great Western R'.R. Co., $14.40; Albinson, Inc., $4.10; American Socity of Planning
Officials, $17.25; Thermo Fax Sales Corp., $8.00; Construction Bulletin, $69.40; Marie Boltan,
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$82,50; Leath Furniture Co., $29.90; Olmsted County Medical Group, $15.00; Louis Bennett, $136.05;
Alex P. Smekta, $140.75; Olmsted Medical Group, $16.00; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $29.75; Fire and
Safety, Inc., $935; Ole's Suburban Floor Mart, $6.59; Alexander Auto Electric, $5.03; Peoples
Natural Gas Co., $1.49; The Kruse Company, $7.15; Reeve's Drug Store, $29.67 and Monte's, $36.92.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Alexander Auto Electric, $2.60; Al M. Goodman,$5.95;
Roland D. Yennie, $140.80; Phillippis Equipment Co., $30.45; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $100.17;
John Oliphant Co., $122'.38; Neal Hofstad Insurance, $132.93; Arthur A. Hirman Agency, $116.41;
Ruth R. Bernard, $149.95; Clements Chevrolet Co., $6.45; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., $95.52;
Clements Chevrolet Co., $26.52; H. T. Earle, $102.00; Stephen B. Woodward, $156.00; Witte
Transportation Co., $2.75; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $19.38; Dodge Lumber Co., $23.44; Scotty's
Shell Service, $12.24; Reeve's Drug Store, $5.92; Monte's, $12.20; Scharf Auto Supply, $50.67.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Monte's, $5.20; Fire and Safety, Inc., $44.90; Linda
Supply Co., $56.82; Industrial Towel & Garment Co., $7.45; C. C. Pagenhart, $71.76; K & K Electric
Supply, $137.50; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $9.96; Adair Electric Co., $147.34; Struve Paint Shop,
$6,37; Pendle Hanson and Bagne, $154.55; Scharf Auto Supply, $37.83.
From the Police Protection Fund: T. 0. Wellner, M.D., $180.00; Reuben A. Rieck,$40.00;
Cranston Typewriter Co., $57.20; Wong's Cafe, $18.60; Olmsted Co. Chapter of American Red Cross,
$15.00; Clements Chevrolet Co., $62.70; W. S. Darley & Co., $23.70; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $12.00;
The Esterline Angus Co., $10.40; Dean F. Lent, $24.82; J. 0. McDermott, $24.97; International
Business Machines Corp., $2.85; Scotty's Shell Service, $28.99; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.70;
Monte's, $41.92; Scharf Auto Supply, $4.40.
From the Sewer Fund: R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $11.00; Werner Co., $4.58; Woodruff Co.,
$10.79; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $14.28; Witte Transportation Co., $6.44; Rochester Materials Co.,
$176.00; Municipal Equipment Co., $32.19; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $8.68; Rochester Implement Co.,
$19.75; Woodruff Company, $3.50; Builders Providence, Inc., $21.10; Arnolds Supply, $53.30; Dodge
Lumber Co., $37.50; Reeve's Drug Store, $10.38; Monte's, $4.77.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $.91; Dodge Lumber Co.,$8.76;
The Kruse Co., $9.65; Parking Meter Repair Service Center, $90.00; Williams Printing Co., $10.00;
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., $54.00.
From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester, P.U., $14.31; Peoples Natural Gas
Co., $72.56; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $73.48.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund:
Rochester Post Bulletin, $6.00.
Twin City Testing & Engineering Lab., Inc.,$20.00;I',
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned.
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