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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 February
16, 1959.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the minutes of the meeting of February 2,
1959 were approved.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
report of Commissioners and assessment of damages for condemnation of property, Lot 8, Block 2,
Conley's Addition, (839 - 5th Street N. W.). There was no one present wishing to be heard, and
no written objections were made by any persons interested in the land required to be taken,
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, summarized the report as submitted, which allowed $3,600.00 for the
building and $6,104.00 for the land (including severance damage). The City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution confirming the said report.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving bids for the
furnishing of 23,100 lbs. of anhydrous ferric chloride for use at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
bid of Lyon Chemicals, Inc. in the amount of $2,090.55 (9.05 per cwt.) was received and opened
and upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee
and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving bids for
clearing, grubbing and grading for access roads and parking areas at the new Municipal Airport.
The following bids were each received and opened and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the
same were referred to the Airport Commission for tabulation and recommendation: Barnard Curtiss
Company in the amount of $46,318.10; Morse Brothers and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$41,953.75; Ben Erwin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $37,497.75; K-S Construction Company in the
amount of $44,7b5.20; Freeman Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $31,449.24; Leon Joyce
in the amount of $28,151.60.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving bids for
the sale and removal of buildings on the Edwin Doty farm (new Municipal Airport). No bids were
received. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the matter was referred to the Airport
Commission for further recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
The following veto message by the Mayor was read:
"The Honorable Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I am returning Ordinance No1012 without my approval. May I recommend that
further study and consideration be given to the measure.
I am not in disagreement with the purpose of the ordinance, in fact, regard
it as a much needed traffic control measure.
However, may I'point out the ration of that need to time factors arising
from approval in planned improvement and acceptance of our primary street
system, should be considered.
In particular I call atention to the routing of heavy truck traffic on
2nd Street Southwest past St. Mary's Hospital. I am aware that the original
recommendation of truck routes pointed out that this portion of the truck
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route on 2nd Street Southwest could be temporary, pending projected llth
Avenue Southwest and Northwest improvements and construction of a new
primary route between llth Avenue Northwest and the Highways #14 and
#52 intersection.
The direction of a heavy truck route past the hospital has aroused
the concern of the management of that major institution, as well as
people who are in business in that section, and many citizens. May I
point out that truck traffic on Second Street begins at about four o'clock
A. M. and continues through the early morning hours. The disturbance of
sleep of sick patients may be a real threat to their recovery.
Rochester's economy is dependent largely on people who come to our
Clinic and,Hospitals for treatment. Our City has established a reputation
throughout the world as a courteous City, that has a genuine concern for
the sick. Let us maintain that reputation.
May I recommend that the ordinance be referred back to the Committee
for further study, or if necessary, table it until such time the avail-
ability of primary streets will make it possible to divert through
traffic from 2nd Street Southwest.
At this time may I compliment you on• the fine work that you have bean
doing during the past eleven months. I am sure that the citizens of
Rochester are as proud as I am in the way you have conducted yourselves.
Although the above problem is a knotty one, I am sure that a workable
solution will be found.
Respectfully submitted,
/s Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
Alderman Hanlon stated that the committee had studied this ordinance at, great length and'would
hate to see it lost because of the 2nd Street Southwest area; he stated that the Mayor's Parking
and Traffic Committee were again going to study this street but did not think such a good
ordinance should be defeated or tabled for one street, when it is needed so badly, and recommended
{� that it be referred back to the Mayor's Parking & Traffic Committee. Alderman Tingley stated
that at the present time the City had not adopMd any truck ordinance and if this were allowed to
die now because of this one street, they would still have no control overthe truck routes; he
felt this was a temporary measure and should be considered as such, although an ordinance must be
drawn in a definite way. Mr. 0. W. Cribbs, St. Mary's Executive Engineer; Mr. I.J. Mullenbach,
I Purchasing Agent at St. Mary's and Clyde Lindberg, Cashier at St. Mary's; were each heard. Mr.
Cribbs stated that in a traffic count they had found that 196 trucks went past St. Mary's in an
8 hour period in comparison to Center Street & llth Avenue - 33; 1st Street N. W. & llth Avenue -
14; he stated he felt there should be a control measure and suggested delay and further study
before posting 2nd Street S. W. as a truck route. Dr. M. F. Eusterman was also heard; he brought
up the routing of 14th Street N. E. through the residential section and urged the Council to
consider acquiring land outside the City which could be used as truck routes, as he definitely
felt truck routes should be kept away from residential areas as well as hospital zones. After
a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Hanlon that action on this be tabled until March 2,
1959 and it be referred back to the Mayor's Parking & Traffic Committee for further recommen-
dation. Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to
conduct a bingo game at their annual gypsy frolic to be held on May 9, 1959 in the Mayo Civic
Auditorium was read andPresident Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A letter signed by L. M. Pennock, Chairman of the Olmsted County Historical Society,
inviting the Council to "open house" in their new headquarters, the afternoon of February 22,
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1959 at 2:30 P. M. was read and President Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter of the Application
of the Greyhound Corporation for authority to increase its Intrastate Passenger Fares within the
State of Minnesota, stating that a hearing on the matter would be held in the State Office
Building, St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday, March 24, 1959 at 9:30 o'clock A. RM was read and
President Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
A.letter from Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, notifying the Council that the new
forty-nine star flag is to be flown July 4, 1959 and submitting estimated costs on various
sizes and methods of manufacture, the City needs 30 dozen, was read. A motion was made by
Haas that the same be tabled until Congress acts on Hawaii. Hanlon seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof, except Wilkus who.voted "no".
A letter signed by Stanley E. Whiting, Leonard Eichendorf, Arthur N. Weiberg, Lloyd
J. Joachim, Mary Joachim, D. R. Ostrom and P. M. Johnson stating the dissatisfaction of the
householders of the 500 block of 7th Street N. W. with the repairs and renovations made to the
boulevards and lawns in the street at the time of the construction of the new road and sidewalk
was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Public Works
Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Harleth W. Swanson, M. R. 70, Rochester, Minnesota, complaining
about his taxes, in the amount of $420.00, was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Hanlon,
the same was referred to the City Assessor. All voted in favor.therefif.
The following letter from 0. W.,Haling was read and upon motion by Haas, second by
Morris, the same was referred to the Planning Commission:
"Common Council
City of Rochester
Gentlemen:
Enclosed 1s a_drawing of an area for annexation to the City.
It appears that some of the land requested for annexation if
part of a rightaway that should be used for.'a road extension on the
township line to secure access to the Arnold and Haling property.
I request that a four rod strip be left open for an extension
of a road along this township line and that acceptance of any plot
take this into consideration, before any plot is approved.
Yours truly,
/s 0. W. Haling"
The petition of Mayo Association for vacation of the alley in William-C. Shelton's
Subdivision of Block Six (6) in Wm. McCullough's Addition was read and upon motion by Morris,
second•by Tingley, the same was referred to the Planning Commission. All voted in,favor thereof.
The following resolution adopted by -the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the same was approved and ordered placed on file. All voted in
favor thereof. "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 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for the furnishing,
in accordance with specifications on file, of-;
120 Class 3, 35 ft. Western Red Cedar Poles
120 Class 3, 40 ft. Western Red Cedar Poles
60 Class 3, 45 ft. Western Red.Cedar Poles
The total amount of the said contract to be EIiVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS ($1,781.00) and the said Graybar Electric Company
being the lowest repponsible bidder."
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A preliminary plat of Northern Heights Second Addition was presented and upon motion
by Tingley, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Planning Commission. All voted in
favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that they be authorized to
spend $300.00 additional between now and the first of the fiscal year on dangerous tree work was
read. A motion was made by Tingley that the Park Board be authorized to spend an additional
$300.00 on dangerous tree work. Morris seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof,
President Kamm declared the motion carried.
The summons and complaint of Lena A. Brown vs. City of Rochester in the amount of
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$10,000.00 for injury received from a fall on the sidewalk was read and upon motion by Haas, second
,by McGuckin, the same was referred to the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
The summons and complaint of Mayme A. Schultheis vs. City of Rochester in the amount
of $10,000.00 for injury received from a fall on the sidewalk was read and upon motion by Tingley4
second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
The following letter from the Longfellow Suburban Youth Baseball Association was
read: "City Clerk
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
The Longfellow Suburban Youth Baseball Association, a non-profit organization
formed to promote baseball.for boys ages 10 through 13, asks that it be heard
at the next council meeting, as to the possibility of leasing land from the
city of Rochester.
The land in question is a portion of the vacant former City Hog Farm adjoining
the south border of Longfellow School. -
The land would be used for a playing field, parking facilities, etc. All
structures would be of a,temporary nature and the association would want to
retain and move these structures, dugouts, etc. at the expiaration of the
lease.
Yours truly,
,
/s Everett 0.: Luhmann, Secretary"
that they a suburban program
Mr. MarlAnd Fierke was present and explained were planning youth
similar to the city program, they planned that the program for this year would include boys in the
10-12 year range and the following year increase it to 13-1-5 years; they thought they would like to
use about two acres and requested that they be given a definite lease if possible. A motion was
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made by Haas that•this be referred to the Public Works Committee and City Attorney for study and
recommendation. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in -favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be received on March 2
for one 150 lb. oil fired portable steamer for the Street & Aliey Department with one Bros. 1937
#3173 portable steamer to be traded in, was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of -the Public Works Committee renmmending initiation of Local
Improvement Procedure under State Statute 429 for paving 7th St. N. E. fromBroadway to 2nd Avenue
N. E., this project to be constructed as part of the Bond Issue Street Improvement Program with
assessments also to be levied in accordance with assessment polices to benefited property on 7th
Street, was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that an option be taken with the
Kruse Company for the purchase of the south 100 feet of land in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition for
street purposes, the purchase price of this property to be $6,356.and the option is to run for
a period of time to be arrived at in consultation with the city attorney and city finance
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officer, was read. Mr./Payne, of the Kruse Company, stated that they would be willing to give
a 12 to 13 month option if the City so desired. A motion was then made by Tingley that.the
recommendation be accepted. McGuckin seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the -Public Works Committee and City Engineer that the bid of
Lyons Chemical Company for furnishing 23,100 lbs. of anhydrous ferric chlorice for us@ at the
Sewage Treatment Plant be accepted was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the
recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that Mr. Frank.J. Bright be
appointed to the position.of Personnel Manager for the City of Rochester effective March 16,
1959, and that the salary for this .position be set at $6500.00 per year, was read. Upon motion
by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
Dr. Bruce Douglass of the Music Committee was present and presented plans for
repairs at the band shell and requested that the Council set a date to open bids for doing this
work.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, a 10 minute recess was declared to prepare a
resolution ordering bids for the work on the band shell. All voted in favor thereof. President)
Kamm called the meeting to order again at"9:30 P. M.
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution ordering the City Clerk to advertise for
sealed bids for the improvement at the concert shell at Mayo Park.(bids to be opened at 2:00
P. M.on March 2, 1959). A motion was made by Haas that the said.resolution be adopted as read.
Wilkus seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
The application of Charles M. Serene Jr. for a Journeyman Plumber's License was
read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the license was granted.
The application of Walter D.. Klee for an Electrical Contractors License was read and
upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, the license was granted.
The application fro.transfer of 3.2 "off sale" license No..1812 and 3.2 "on sale"
license No. 937 from Donald Cunningham to Mrs. Bessie Pierce at 6 North Broadway was read and
upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the same was referred to the City Security Committee.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of January, 1959 was presented and
President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of January., 1959 showing fees
collected for loads weighed in the amount of $86.40 was read and President Kamm ordered the same
placed on file.
The reports for the,month of January, 1959 of the Building Inspector sbowing fees
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collected for building permits issued $207.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected
for electrical permits issued $289.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued $316.50; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating
permits issued $530.50 were each read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ended February 6, 1959
showing -total criminal •fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,878.60 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $1,030.40 was read and having been previously approved by the City
Attorney, President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The.reports for the year ended March 31, 1959 from Raymond B. Vecellio, Public
Examiner, of the financial affairs of the Rochester Police Relief Association and the Rochester
Fire Department Relief Association were each presented and President Kamm ordered the same
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 confirming the report of COMMISSIONERS ON CONDEI&ATION OF THE SOUTH
96' OF LOTS 8,'BLOCK 2, CONLEY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA FOR PUBLIC STREET
PURPOSES. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the following improvement(s): Paving 7th Street Northeast from Broadway to 2nd Avenue North-
east. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals
for the furnishing of 1 - 150 pound Oil Fired Portable Steamer with one 1937 #3173 Portable
Steamer to be traded in. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting agreement with Olmsted County for 1959 Maintenance of State
Aid and County Aid Roads within the corporate limits of the.City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon
motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.`
Resolution accepting bid of Lyon Chemicals, Inc. -for furnishing 23,100 lbs. anhy-
drous ferric chloride in.350# drums for Sewage Treatment Plant. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,525.32 from the Sewer Fund, and $717`.60 from the Lighting
Fund and ordering payment made to city of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating•$4,727.40 from the General Fund, $13.50 from the Fire
Protection Fund and $261*005 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N.W.
Bell Telephone Company, $413.95; Park Improvement Fund, $4,366.50 •and Quality Printers & Station-
ers $257.85. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $359.99 from the Fire Protection Fund, $389.28 from the General
Fund, $166.05 from the S.& A Fund and $18.05 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to First National Bank $1,024.31; Trust Department of First National Bank $6,000.00; Perman-
eat Improvement Fund, $2,040.00 and Federal Laboratories, Inc, $211.15. Upon motion,by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $389.28 from the General Fund, $359.99 from the Fire Protection
Fund, $166.05 from the S & A Fund and $18.50 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Schaf Auto Supply, $216.31; Gibbons Printing Company $402.75 and Hayes Lucas Lumber Co.,
$314.76. Upon motion by Mcduckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted:
Resolution appropriating $562.00 from the Sewer Fund, $505.73 from the S & A Fund and
$275.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Fire &•Safety, Inc., $275.00;
Jack Capelle, $274.25;•Phillip Zieman, $231.48; Peoples Natural Gas Company $323.60 and Continen-
tal Oil Company, $238.40. Upon motion by Morris,.second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,208.98 from the General Fund, $2,778.96 from the S & A Fund,
$749.80 from the Sewer, $65.60 from the Bridge Fund; $8.00 from the Police Protection Fund and
'$20.91 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G. Knopp, $236.15; Street
& Alley Fund, $4,111.90 and,$484.20-to:,Whiting Press, Inc. Upon motion by Tingley, second by
Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $23,081.64 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, $1,687.10; C. M. Boutelle & Sons, $297.06; Littrup Nielson,
$509.58; Fjellefald, Inc, $6,356.59 and Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc., $14,231.31. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted;
Resolution appropriating $1,163.30 from the P. I.*R.;Fundland ordering payment made�to-
Acton Construction Company. Upon motion by Haas,,second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,636.10 fiom•the General'Fund and ordering payment made to
Briese Steel, $282:51; Richard E. White, $200.00;'Trautner Sales Company, $292.99; Viktor 0. Wilsonl
$452.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc, $448.87; Johnson'Company; $319.73 and E. A. Danewick Company,
$640.00. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $724.85 from the P. r, R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, -Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley; resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1;297.00 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Tingley,:second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Ladislas Segoe & Associates. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $10,964.28 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering. -payment made to
E. C. Bather•& Associates. Upon motion by=Haas, second.by,Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,542.50•from=the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made
to The•Seagrave Corporation: Upon motion by Haas, second by'McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolutiow appropriating $1,18% 20 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payme
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made to Squires Electric Company, and upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $448.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Cutler
Magner Company. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $140,881.68 from the S & A Fund; $31,534.57 and $94,134.86'from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund,
$230,249.22 and $36,301.89 to the General Fund. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,648.51 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Carlisle G. Fraser; Inc. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,139.55 from the Park Improvement Fund, $112.73 from the
Lighting Fund and $1,561.84 from the FEW Estate Fund and ordering payment made to Ace Linoleum
Shop $1,050.15; Botsford Lumber Company, $288.09; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods $239.69; City of Rochester,
P. U., $789.49 and Reynolds Wholesale $455,70, Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, resolut-
ion -adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,205.36 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to City of Rochester, Minnesota $328.36; Century Fence Company, $333.00; Old Dutch Foods, Inc.,
$279.00 and Seven -Up Bottling Company, $274.00. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Hanlon, the
same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants
upon the City Treasurer:
From the General Fund: Struve Paint Store, $40.95; H. Dornack & Sons $65.05; Brink Solberg,
$8.40; Sherwin Williams Company, $31.70; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $2.25; R. C. Drips Grocer
Company, $63.75; International Business Machines, Inc., $124.85; Cooper's Radio & T.V., $6.00;
Arnold's Supply Company, $28.80; Thiem Signs, $38.35; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $8.76; The Modei
Laundry, $15.06; West Publishing Company, $12.50; Clerk of Municipal Court, $29.90; West Publishing
House,'$22.50; Mason Publishing Company, $40,00; Miller Davis Company, $15.28; Paul E. Kirk,
Court Reporter, $5.00; Schmidt Printing Company, $43.10; The Dunbar Register, $35.62; Tom Moore,
Register of Deets, $4.00; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $1.50; A. M. Ackerman, $19,50; Burroughs
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Division, $2.60; National Association of'Assessing Officers, $1.56; Willetta E. Hoaglan, $63.75;
Public Administration Service, $6.14;.Park Department, $68.00; Charles A. Campbell, $65.51;
Midwest Conference of Building Officials, $60.00; Stoppels Egg, Poultry and Seed Company, $3.00;
Osco Drug Store, $4.59; Schmidt Printing Company, $67.76;.The Camera Center, $.80; Allen,
Delaney and White, $150,00; Peoples Natural Gas, $27.52; Van Beer Upholstery, $12,50; Minneapolis
Equipment Company, $33.05; Fire & Safety, Inc., $54.30; H. Dornack & Son, $31,10; Adams Bookstore,
$11.09; Gopher Stamp & Die Company, $24.41; Danil Foley, $12.00; State Treasurer, $50,00; Construction
Bulletin, $37.20; George Leiferman Realty Company, $50.00; Gerald E. Cunningham, $3,60; Stanley F.
Drips, Pgstmaster, $120,05; Mrs. Bessie Pierce, $10.00; Monte's $80.18; C. A. Armstrong, $4.00;
$36.00; (Musing Engraving); Cranston Typewriter Store, $5.00;_Leo Herrick, $22.50; Truck Service
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Company, $3.81; Cities Service Oil Company, $113.04; Parkhill Brothers, $1.99; Esther Bariff,
$72.00; Reeve's Drug Store, $8.74; Walker Hardware, $.40; The Kruse Company, $170.05; City of -
Rochester, Public Utilities, $7.38; Rochester Post Bulletin, $164.86; Railway Express Company,
$2.01; N.W. Bell Telephone, $67.65 and LeRoy Hennum, $2.80.
From the Street & Alley Fund: H. Dornack & Sons, $.25; Ronald Behne, $182.52; Glen
Bigelow, $143.07; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company, $48.82; Leo Herrick, $18.75; Truck Service Company,
$8.98; Cities Service Oil Company, $13.63; Cutshall's Ground Floor Studio, $10,00; Pako Photo
News, $13.50; Major Supply, $34.15;.Struve Paint.Shop, $5.45; Patterson Rock Products, $6.50; Soc-
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ony Mobil Oil Company, $71.86; William H. Ziegler Company, $16,67; Witte -Transportation Company,
$17.10; Socony Mobil Oil Company, $100.75; Paper Calmenson & Company, $84,32; H. Co Ormes Const-
ruction Company, $147.72; Harold's Auto Electric, $12.36; Standard Oil Company, $49,29; Allen
Truck & Implement, $39.10; National Welding Supply, $27.95; Universal Motors, $1.30; E. T. Watkins
Electric Motor Service, $16,56; H & H Electric Company, $38.10; Scotty's Shell Service, $19.10;
National Bushing & Parts Company, $36.93 and LeRoy Hennum, $.86.
From the Fire Protection Fund: E. T. Watkins Electric Company, $16.90; H & H Electric
Company, $.70; Gopher Welding Company, $56.60; The Kruse Company, $3.50; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$88.91; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply,'$3.50; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $5.20; E. J. Klampe Company,
$18.21; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.50; Mine Safety Appliance Company, $12.60; Pruett's
Launders & Cleaners, $48.92; The Model Laundry, $93.53; S. M. Supply Company, $3.40; Adair Electric
Company, $53.19; Andrson Radiator Service, $2.34;.Industrial Towel & Garment Service, $22,60;
Parkhill Brothers, $3.56; Truck Service Company, $2.50; City of Rochester, -Public Utilities,
$20.89 and National Bushing & Parts Company, $10.22.
From the Police Protection Fund: Monte's, $30.65; Cranston Typewriter Store, $7.50;
Erwin W. Miller, $3.00; Rochester Post Bulletin, $16.50; Railway Expess Company, $2.01; N.W. Bell
Telephone Company, $58.38; Scotty's Shell Service, $39.72; National Bushing and Parts Company,
$79.70; LeRoy Hennum, $1.00; Police Supply & Equipment Company, $22.68; Weber & Judd Store,
$9.60; Pako Photo News, $23.71; James J. Macken, Jr., $2.75; Rochester Post Bulletin, $15,00;
Minnesota Chiefs of Police, $5.00; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $163,00; S. M. Supply Company, $17.23;
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Hanny's Men's Wear, $4.95; P. E. Romano, $79.00; Anderson's Men's Wear, $84.10; Koffee Kup Cafe,
$42.20; Olmsted Medical Group, $10.00; Postier & Eggers, $126,83; Universal Motos, Inc., $172,80;
Harold's Auto Electric, $27,68; Minit Car Wash, $12.50 and Carl J. Briese, $12,50,
From the Sewer Fund: Monte's, $5.50; Parkhill Brothers, $7.73; Peoples Natural Gas,
$15.04; Reeve's Drug Store, $8.59;'George T. Walker & Company, $.99; Walker Hardware, $.80; Wood-
house Brothers, $1,50; Woodruff Company, $3.60; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, $1.70; S.-M. Supply
Company, $27.01; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $12.20; Gopher Welding Supply, $37.50;
City of Rochester, P. U.,.$122.40;,Railway Express Company, $3.35 and N. W. Bell Telephone Co.
$21.25.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $44,10,
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From the Parking Meter Fund: Stanley F. Drips, Postmaster, $54.95; LeRoy Hennum, $1.10;
Minit Car Wash, $1.25; Williams Printing Company, $10.00; Rochester Visitor, $8.00; Parking Meter
Repair Service, $55.50 and Universal Motors, Inc., $6.80.
From the Park Improvement Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Company,`$35.95; Whiting Press, Inc.,
$5,42; The Johnson Company, $11.90; Squires Electric Company, $63,16; Rochester Sand & travel Co.,
$8.25; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $1.06; Witte Transportation Company, $8.25; Ace Hardware Co.,
$20.19; Welborn Welding•Company, 11 $2.95; Gateway Transportation, $8.37;, Briese Building Materials,
$7.09; Standard Oil Company, $12.29; S. M. Supply Company, $44.23`; Sears Roebuck Supply, $29.21;
Universal Motors, Inc., $32.26; Nelson Tire & Appliance Company, $4.00; National Bushing & Parts
Company, $57,33; R. L. Gould & Company, $5.27; Firestone Stores, Inc., $1.50; Clutch & Transmission
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Service, $1.30; Wilinsky Auto Parts, $45.10; Scharf Auto Supply, $75.97; Parkhill Brothers, $2.93;
City of Rochester, P. U., $19.44; Bach Music Company, $2.10; Rochester Plumbing and Heating, $1.10;m
Walker Hardware, $1.95; National Gash Register Company, $18.00; Ernie Nielson Distributiong Co.,
$38,15; Coca Cola Bottling Company, $130.52; Velie Ryan, Inc., $92.00;'R. C:.Drips Grocer Company,
$132,00; East Center Street Market, $13.95; Hollands Food Shop, $1.80; Marigold Dairies, $173.74;
Rochester Meat Company, $131.58; Pure Ice Company, $27.75; The Johnson Company, $4.70; The Johnson
Company, $23.02; Whiting Press, Inc., $4.65; Cal Smith, $12.33; Schmidt Printing Company, $6.00;
Qualty Printers & Stationers, $14.65; N..W. Bell Telephone Company, $83.55; Peoples Natural Gas
Company, $21.31; International Association of Auditorium Managers, $65.00; The Woodruff Company,
$2.29; Squires Electric Company, $38.00; Alpek•Sheet Metal Works, $161.99; Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$12.40; Palmer Show Card Paint Company, $33.00; Railway Express Agency, $2.81; The Kruse Company,
$41.86; Major Supply, $22.05; The Sanitary Company, $2.97; Squires Electric, $6.33; Thiem Signs,
$28.15; H. Dornack & Sons, $23.95; Dison's Cleaners, $9.00; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $62.70;
Pruett's Cleaners, $2.24; American Linen Supply, $36,90; Walker Hardware, $13.91; Fullerton Lumber
Company, $87.10; Kruse Lumber Company, $13,00; Woodruff Company, $10.40; Cutshall Studio, $8.40.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: M. F..Little, $50.00; Louis Fahrman, $50.00;
and C. A. Moore, $50.00.
From the F. E..Williams Estate Fund: Fullerton Lumber Company, $23.10; The Kruse Company,
$116.70; Woodruff Company, $154.31; City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $43.92; City of Rochester,
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Public Utilities, $30,42 and Peoples Natural Gas Company, $61.48.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance `for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan" (changing lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Belt Line Sub -Div-
ision to commercial zone), was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be given
its third and final reading. Haas seconded the motion. Upon roll call and Haas voting "no"
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President Kamm declared the motion lost.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting
health; safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
'location, size, use'and height of buildings and the arrangement of building on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan"(chgnging land owned by Fitting and McConnell between 9th and llth Avenue N. E. and
'south of the C. N. W. RR. to industrial zone), was given its first reading.,
'A motion was made by Tingley that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be given its
second reading. Haas seconded the motion and upon roll call and Wilkus voting "no", President
Kamm declared the motion lost.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled°"An Ordinance for the purpose -of promoting
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan" (changing west 38 ft. of Lots 7, 6 and 10, Block 36 and part of Lot 9, Block
36, Morse & Sargents Addition to commercial zone), was given its first reading.
A motion was made by Haas that -the rules be suspended and the ordinance -be given its
second reading. McGuckin seconded the motion and upon roll call and Wilkus voting "no", Presi-
dent Kamm declared the motion lost.
A motion was made by Hanlon that the Council reconsider the action taken by them on
February 2nd, 1959`which would establish a separate board for the Mayo -Civic Auditorium. Haas
seconded the motion and upon roll call, Alderman'Hsas,.,Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris and Wilkus
voting "aye" and Tingley and Kamm voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion carried.
Alderman Hanlon stated that he felt the Council had been too hasty in -establishing a
separate board for the Mayo Civic Auditorium, that much of the business of the Mayo Civic Audi-
torium and Park Department was overlapping and could perhaps better -be handled by one Board.
'Also next year there would be a seven member Park Board and he thought the Council should wait
before taking further action on a separate Board. Alderman Tingley -stated that he felt when the
people voted for the amendment establishing the Mayo Civic Auditorium fund that they wanted the
control of it away from the Park Board and he thought that'if separate control -was not establishe
the Charter Commission would seek another amendment. He felt if a separate board were not creat-
ed, that the Park Board had just been given another mill and a half levy. All members stated
they felt further consideration should be given to this before action is taken.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, requested the Council to consider the problem of a compre-
hensive safety program for the City of Rochester. He said that the City has an affirmative duty
to maintain its facilities in reasonably safe condition and"these duties as related to safety
extend to streets; curb and gutters; sidewalks including signs, snow and ice control; boulevards,
including trees; parks; public buildings; utility department and motor vehicles. He said that
cities are being held to higher safety standards by the courts and noted that there had been a
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substantial increase in claims against the City in the past year. He stated that he had discussed
this with the City Engineer and Chief of'Police. He further stated that he could see the need for
safety training programs for municipal employees and thought there should be an organized program
with a safety inspector who could head such training program.
A motion was made by Wilkus that this matter be referred to the City Security Committee
and the - Internal Affairs Committee for study. (The said Committee to work with the City Attorney)
Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the meeting was adjourned until 3:00 o'clock P.M.
on February-.25, 1959.
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