HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-195916 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., March 2., 1959
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 March 2, 1959.
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'February 16th
and 25th, 1959 were approved.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for improvements for the concert shell at Mayo Park. The bid of John Weis & Sons in the
amount of $8,626.00 was received and opened and upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the same
was referred to the Music Board for recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for furnishing one 150 lb. oil fired portable steamer for the Street & Alley Department. The
bids of
/Zero Company in the amount of $3,697.75 and Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company in the amount of
$3,465.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the same were
referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and report. All -voted in
favor thereof.
A letter from Marvin W. Price, City Assessor, requesting permission for himself and
two deputies to attend the Assessor's School to beheld in the Mayo Memorial Building at the
University of Minnesota on March 5th through 7th, 1959 was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second
by Haas, the request was granted and Mr. Price and his�two deputies were authorized to attend
the said school at city expense. All voted in favor thereof. `
A letter from Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, requesting permission for himself,
the Heating Inspector and the Plumbing Inspector to attend the third annual Institute for
Building Inspectors to be held on March 25 and 26, 1959 at the University of Minnesota was read.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the request was granted and the Building, Plumbing and
Heating Inspectors were authorized to attend the said school at city expense. All voted in favor
thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that any member of the Council or the Mayor be
authorized to attend the municipal short -courses at the University of Minnesota if they desire.
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Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending the promotion of Verne
Wussow from Engineering Aide II ($4280 Base) to Engineering Aide III at base wage of $4770
beginning March 1, 1959 was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the same was referred
to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by W. McK Craig, Director of Civil Defense, requesting a meeting
between the Internal Affairs Committee and the Civil Defense Staff was read. Upon motion by
by Tingley, the same was referred to. the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted in
Haas, second
favor thereof.
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The following letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, was read:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Sewer Service Charges
Ordinance Garbage Grinding
Rates
Gentlemen:
I recommend that the charges for ground garbage discharged into the sanitary
sewers be established in the proposed Ordinance at 20 cents per hundred op unds.
This cost is based upon computations in Mr. Hogenson 's reports which are
attached.
The clause defining commercial garbage grinders is recommended to read
"---------- at an average monthly rate of 250 pounds,or more shall be classified
as using a commercial grinder".
In determining the quantity of ground garbage from eating establishments it
will be necessary to use the number of meals served as an index of the pounds
of garbage. On the basis of available information, it appears that-100 meals
per day will produce 500 pounds of garbage a month and result in a charge of
$1.00 per month.
For grocery stores and other establishments, methods for measuring or
estimating the quantities of ground waste will have to -be worked out.
Respectfully,
/s C. A. Armstrong
City Engineer"
A motion was made by Haas that the recommendation be accepted and the charges be inserted in
the ordinance. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Holmes School P.T.A. and St. Francis Home School Association
regarding school zone signs and proposing the following as steps towards the solution of this
traffic problem was read:
1. Thorough marking of Eleventh Avenue East, Center Street East and Fourth
Street Southeast as school zones, with school zone speed limits.
2. Furnishing a pariolman at the intersections of Eleventh Avenue South East
and Fourth Street South East and at Eleventh Avenue East and Center Street
East when pupils are entering or leaving school. We appreciate the
limited manpower available at these times and therefore suggest.a review
of the general patrol placement to make the most efficient use of their
services in terms of pupils per policeman and of the hazards involved. We
recognize certain imbalances in this area existing now.
3. Placing a "No Left Turn" sign at the intersection of Eleventh Avenue
South East and. Fourth Street South East from 2:55 through 3:40 P. M. on
school days since traffic turning left flows directly into the line of
children crossing the street.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred
to the City Security Committee.
The following memorandum from Harold E. Kamm, President of the Common Council, was
read and upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was
referred to the Public Works Committee:
"MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Smekta and 'Council Members
SUBJECT: Street Repair and Maintenance Program for anticipated'Spring Breakup.
I respectfully request the Council and mayor's office to inaugurate immediate
legislation to authorize the City Engineer to -engage emergency assistance in
meeting our spring street repair program. In essence, authorize the City Engineer
to sub -contract a part of the work that will need to be done when the spring
breakup comes
Evidence of the tremendous job ahead has been very obvious the last few weeks when
rising tempeatures have occurred and the holes in the streets are dangerous, if
not disgraceful to our city.
It is my opinion that the job of street repair is far too much for our City
Engineering Department to handle -and keep current on during the spring months.
In visiting with Ed Lawler on this problem, he states that the problem looks
almost too big to handle for his department this coming spring with all the
additional streets which have come about, as a result of the Rochester growth
program.
I suggest, with the City Engineers concurrence, we employ a firm to help repair
and maintain.our streets between March.l and May 1.
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We cannot pacify the'public much longer on our street condition. They
want results and if these results are to come, we must supplement the
equipment and manpower we have through the next two crucial months.
Thank you for your consideration.
/s Harold E. Kamm
President of the City Council"
A letter signed by Harold E. Kamm, President of the City Council, relative to the
indifference of certain citizen's and lack of courtesy in aiding the Street Department during
their snow removal provlem was read. He stated that cars parked on the streets, where it has
been posted with signs indicating snow removal in that area, were never moved and he recommended
that stiffer fines be levied on such situations so a better job could be done relative to snow
removal.m R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that in the residential district the cars are
allowed to remain 12 hours and an amendment would have to be adopted if they wished to have cars
hauled away before that time. The possibility of the City having an area to which cars could be
moved was discussed (it was suggested that the lot behind the fire hall be fenced in and used for
this purpose). A motion -was made by Hanlon that this letter be referred to the City Security
Committee for further study. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by William Bielenberg and Henry J. Giese submitting a -proposed plat
of the Replat of Bielenberg and Giese's Fourth Addition was read and upon motion by Haas, second
by Morris, the letter and plat were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. W. G. Roeseler of Ladislas Segoe & Associates requested a meeting with the Council
to discuss the comprehensive guide plan. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, Wednesday,
March 4, 1959 at 4:30 P. M. was set as a meeting time with Mr. Roeseler. All voted in favor.
The petition signed by Harold Flanders requesting that the west 38 feet of the north
169 feet of -Lot 3 and the east 25 feet of the north 169 feet of Lot 4, Block 13, William McCullough
Addition (718 West Center Street) be changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone was
read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Zoning Board.
The peitition signed by George Leiferman requesting that Lots 23, 24 and 25, Block 3,
Cascade Plaza and the.west 50 feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Cascade Manor be changed from a
residential to a multiple dwelling zone was read and upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin,
the same was referred to the Zoning Board.
A petition signed by John Bielenberg; William Bielenberg; Ruth Bielenberg; Henry J.
Giese; Myrtle Giese; Arthur J. Hall and Lillian E. Hall to have all that part of 15h, 16th and
16h Avenues lying north of the north line of 16th St. N. W. and south of the south line of llth
Avenue Northwest and that part of llth Avenue Northwest lying between 15k Avenue Northwest and
16th Avenue Northwest, which lies Southwesterly of a line 50 feet Southwesterly of the center line
of llth Avenue Northwest vacated was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the same
was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Albert J. Toddie, President and Mr. Phil Lampman, Secretary of the Board of Park
Commissioners were present in regard to replacing the roof on the Mayo Civic Auditorium. They said
repairing does no good and it leaks all over; and even if the work were started now it could not
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be completed before the end of April and they wanted to know (1) whether this budget was approved
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and (2) if they could proceed with the project.. R. C. Andrews reported that $39,600.00 had been
budgeted in next years -budget in the Permanent Improvement Fund.for the repairs to the roof at
the Mayo Civic Auditorium. A motion was made by Haas that the Park Board be granted premission
to employ architects to draw plans and specifications and give an estimate of cost for the
replacing of the Mayo Civic Auditorium roof. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voting.in favor
thereof, President Kamm declared the motion carried.
The Council then discussed with the Park Board, the establishment of a separate
Mayo Civic Auditorium Board. Mr. Toddie stated that he felt the auditorium should be retained in
the park department. He said.there was "interlocking" parks -auditorium operation, with employees
working in both parks and auditorium according to need and seasonal requirements. He said the
1'k mills levied could be kept separate from park funds and he felt that especially after
January 1, 1960, when they would have a seven man board, that they could handle the auditorium
effeciently along with .the parks. Mr. Lampaman and Mr..Mullenbach, members of the Park Board.;
Cal Smith, Manager of the Auditorium and Wm. Van Hook, Supt. of Parks, all agreed that they felt
the right answer was to leave the auditorium under the Park Board.
A letter signed by Andrew E. Towey, Vice President of Rochester West Company,
addressed to the Board of Park Commissioners was read, this letter stated that Rochester West Co.
would donate with no further charges for street improvements a 12 foot wide pedestrian entrance
to the west side of Starr Budd Park, this land is in the extreme Southeast corner of the Rabehl
farm and will be so designated when this land is platted. Also a bill in the amount of $4,832.20
from Rochester West Company to the Park Board for utilities park'site Country Club Manor 383
front feet on 3rd Street N. W. was presented. Alderman Hanlon stated that these were costs for
utilities and no arrangement had been made as to who was going to pay the assessments on a donated
park site. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer explained that this work had been done and paid for by
the developers and they set what they felt was the City's share of the cost and he thought there
would be similar bills.in other additions. A motion was made by Haas that this bill be tabled;
President Kamm declared this motion lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by Hanlon
that this be referred to the City Attorney and the Board of Park Commissioners for action, in the
light of the Council's position that they do not feel a moral or legal responsibility. Morris
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The matter of setting a definite policy as to any legal responsibility on paying the
assessments on donated land for park sites was discussed. A motion was made by.Hanlon, second by
McGuckin, requesting that Ladislas Segoe & Associates review the City's present policy in regard
to assessments incureed when we have land donated or we acquire land for school or park purposes.
A motion was made by Haas that the above motion be amended to include future policy or plan. Morris
seconded the motion and upon roll call and -all voting in favor thereof, except Wilkus and Tingley.
who voted "no", President Kamm declared the amending motion carried. A roll call vote was then
taken on the original motion as amended and all voting in•favor thereof, except Tingley and Wilkus,
President Kamm declared the motion as amended carried.
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-Mr. John Case of the Virginia Hotel was present and opposed the signs located on
the south side of 1st Street Southwest next to their hotel which read 12 minute parking for post
office patrons only. James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, explained that these signs had been
put here in error and would be corrected immediately.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners enclosing a comparable salary survey
of the three main categories in the Park Department as compared to like workers in the Street &
Alley and Sewage Department and requesting that the Council give this survey study and thought
was read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
Judge Wm. LaPlante, representing Ralph Doggett of 209 - 13th Street N. W., was
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present and inquired if the Council had done anything further about'straightening 13th St. N. W.
He stated that it had been quite some time now since this was started and his client would like
to know where he stands, if they intend to purchase the whole of his property or just a part.
C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, said that the right of way had been established here and this was
one of the projects under the bond issue and if the Council so wishes it could be condemned as
soon as the papers are prepared.• The Council was going to meet and discuss this matter on
Wednesday, March 4, 1959.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, a 15 minute recess was declared.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that construction of a concrete
curb on the west side of North Broadway in front of 605, Nu -Mode Beauty Salon; 607 Shea's Bar
Tavern; and 609, Joachim's Food Market Urocery at the public's expense in order to prevent the
illegal diagonal parking at these locations and eleminate the hazard to traffic on Broadway; and
the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with its construction; and that the property owners
make whatever sidewalk repairs or modifications that are required as a result of this change was
read. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that parking on 4th Street S. E. be
restricted to one (1) hour between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, on both sides of the street and that parking
meters be installed on 4th Street S.-E. from the Zumbro River Bridge to 3rd Avenue and that the
City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective was read.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the East side of llth Avenue N. E. from Center Street to 7th Street -and that the City
(Attorney be instructed to draw•the necessary resolution to make this change effective was read.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that parking be prohibited on both
sides of 2nd Street N. W. from.3rd Avenue to llth Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. on Monday through Friday and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary
resolution to make this change effective was read. Mr. E. E. Woodhouse of'836 - 2nd Street N. W.
was present and spoke in behalf of residents on 2nd Street N. W., stating that they were opposed
to the no parking on both sides of the street'; he said that their street is 35 feet wide which
leaves 24 feet for driving which is much wider than most streets in the city and therefor could not
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see the reason to prohibit parking on both sides of.the street. Alderman Hanlon, Chairman of the
City Security Committee, stated that this recommendation was based on the recently updated report
by George Barton & Associates to ease the east -west traffic flow in that part of the City; he
said there was no plan to make 2nd Street a truck route. Mr. Robert Neill of 610 - 2nd St. N.W.
also spoke in opposition. Alderman Tingley moved that the recommendation of the City Security
Committee be referred back to the City Security Committee and the. Mayor's Parking & Traffic
Committee for further study and possible modification. Morris seconded the motion and all voting
in favor thereof, except Haas and Hanlon who voted "no', President Kamm declared the motion
carried.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that one (1) meter be removed
and a truck loading zone be established in front of 12th - 1st Street N. E. and that the City
Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective was read.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,. the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor..
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending resurfacing of 2nd
St. S. W. from llth Ave. S.W. to 14th Ave. S.W. as a local improvement project under Chapter 429,
with assessments to be levied against abutting property in accordance with the street assessment
policy (not to exceed $5.00 per linear foot for resurfacing) was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Vilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the offer of Mr. & Mrs. Russel]
Carroll to transfer 4 parcels of land for street right-of-way for the sum of $7500.00 be accepted,)
was read. The following is the offer as submitted:
1. The City will pay to Mr. & Mrs. Carroll the sum of $7,500.00.
2. The Carrolls will convey to the City the easterly portion of the
southerly 60 feet of the property described in the petition which
is part of the property sought.for a street.
3. The Carrolls.will dedicate for street purposes the westerly
portion of this same 60'feet at no cost to the City.
4. The Carrolls will dedicate for street purposes the northerly 17
feet of their property to permit the widening of the present
county road, also at no cost to the City.
5. The City will install sewer along 18th Avenue adjoining the
Carrolls' property, render a statement to the Carrolls for the
same, and.the Carrolls will reimburse the City. -It is anticipated
this work will run approximately $800 but is not expected to
exceed $1,000.00 cost to the.Carrolls..
6. The City will waive assessment against the Carroll property for
water already.installed in 18th Avenue N.W.
7. The sewer work will be done by June 1, 1959, unless unforeseen
circumstances prevent this.
Upon motion by Haas, second.by Morris,.and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was accepted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they concur in the recommend-
ation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the alley in Wm. C. Shelton's Subdivision of
Block 6, Wm. McCullough's Addition be vacated with the provision that an agreement be made for
providing adequate offstreet loading areas by present and future owners commensurate with the type
of land use constructed.on this property was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the
recommendation was accepted and'the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a
hearing. All voted in favor thereof.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they concur in the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the final plat of Elton Hills 4th Subdivision be
granted final approval subject to the recommendation of the Planning Director that the City of
Rochester acquire Outlot 1 for park purposes was read. Wilkus moved that the recommendation
be referred to the Public Works Committee and they negotiate for purchase or option to'purchase
this Outlot 1 for park purposes. McGuckin seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the zoning of Lots 9, 10, 11,
12, 13 and 14, Block 1, Kreter's Replat be changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling
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zone and offstreet parking be provided at the minimum ration of one space for each single family
dwelling unit as shown on the plan dated October 30, 1958 was read. McGuckin moved thatthe
recommendation be approved and a hearing be set on the proposed zone change for April 6, 1959
at 7:30 P. M. Tingley seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof,
except Hanlon who voted "no".
A report on feasibility of proposed local improvement by the City Engineer stating'
that a resolution proposing paving -of 7th Street'N. E. from Broadway to 2nd Avenue N. E. had been
referred to his office on Feb. 16, 1959 and they report that the improvement is entirely feasible
and recommend its construction, pavement is to be 48' wide with concrete surface Broadway to
railroad tracks, bituminous surface railroad tracks to 2nd Ave. N. E. and curb and gutter the
entire length, -the estimated costs, made without survey or plans, are $66,000, was read. Also
the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had considered the above project and
recommend its.construction with the assessment against the abutting.property on the basis of
$7.00 per front foot for commercial property and $5.00 a foot for residential property was read.
Tingley moved that the recommendation be approved. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call
all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending inititation of pro-
ceedings for paving llth Avenue N. W. from 2nd St. N. W. to 7th St. N. W. as a local improvement
project under Statute 429, without petition,.was read. Wilkus moved.that the recommendation be
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approved. Hanlon seconded the motion and.all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending initiating proceedings
for grading and paving of 16th Ave. N. W. from 2nd St. N.W. to 4th St. N. W. and 4th St. N. W.
from 16th Ave. N. W. to T. H. 52 as a local improvement project under Statute 429, wihtout
petition, was read. Wilkus moved that the recommendation be approved. Tingley seconded the
motion and upon roll call all.voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Holm & Olson Company
to have a portion of the South half of Lots 97 and 98 in Auditor's Plat "B", described in metes
and bounds, changed from a residential to a commercial zone be granted was reads Tingley
moved that the recommendation be accepted and a hearing on the proposed zone change be set for
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7:30 P. M. on April 6, 1959. McGuckin seconded -the motion and upon roll call and McGuckin,
Morris, Tingley and Kamm voting "aye" and Haas, Hanlon and Wilkus voting "no", President Kamm
declared the motion carried.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Frank Berbhammer
to have -Lots 5 and '6, Block 33, Northern;Addition (822 North Broadway) changed from a residential
to a commercial zone be granted was read. Tingley moved that the recommendation be tabled until
March 16, 1959. Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and.City Engineer that the bid of
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. for furnishing one (1) 150 lb. oil fired portable.steamer
for use in the Street & Alley Department be accepted in the amount of $3,465.00 and ehecks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, the
recommendation was accepted.- All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending that bids be taken
on March 16, 1959 for one 2k ton truck chassis with cab for the Street & Alley Department, with
one 1951-Dodge truck chassis.to be traded in, was read. Wilkus moved that the recommendation be
accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering bids for the said
truck chassis. Morris seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted in favor thereof
except Haas and Hanlon who voted "no".
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending construction of'a
storm sewer project entitled "Storm Sewer in City Area Northeast" under local improvement
proceedings without petition; the actual extent of this project is the trunk line on 14th St. N.E.
from 6th Ave. to 14th Ave. N. E. and laterals on the avenues north of 14th St.; this project to be
financed jointly by special assessments and the Storm Sewer Bond Issue, was read. Wilkus moved
that the recommendation be accepted. Morris.seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in
favor thereof. ,
Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P.M.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. the following members bei
present: President Kamm, Aldermen -Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
proposed assessment for grading and surfacing and construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Street
Northeast from 2nd Avenue N. E. to llth Avenue N. B. There was no one present wishing to be
heard and no written objections were received. President -Kamm decalred the hearing officially
closed.
Mrs. Chris Christensen of 613 - 7th Street N. W. (Cascade Grocery) was present and
stated that they had been assessed for 57 feet of paving and they did not have more than 3 of 4
feet and they had no driveway.and there was no means for any truck -to stop in front of their door,
and felt that they had been.unfairly assessed. Wilkus moved that this matter be referred to the
Public Works Committee, they to view the property and report back to the Council by March 16,1959.
Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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The applications of Peter Bilotti for a license to sell cigarettes and license to
sell soft drinks were each read. Wilkus moved that the licenses be granted. Tingley seconded
the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
The indemnity.bond for lost order or warrant of Charles Armstrong in the amount of
$22.45 was read. Wilkus moved that the bond,be approved and a duplicate check be issued. .
Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The contract bond of Lyon Chemicals, Inc. in the amount of $2,090.55 with the St.
Paul Mercury Insurance Company as surety was read and the same was referred to the Mayor for his
approval. _ .
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The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending February 13, 1959
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,488.25 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $820.45 and for the weekending February 20, 1959 showing total
criminal fines and.costs collected and civil,fees received $1,280.75 and total remitted to the.
City Treasurer $755.95, were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file. _
The reports for the month of February, 1959 of the Building Inspector showing fees
collected for building permits,issued_$197.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing.fees collected
for electrical permits issued $184.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued $234.00; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating
permits issued $169.75 and fees collected for sign permits issued„$54.13, were each read and
President Kamm ordered that the same,be placed on file.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read, and upon motion made bnd
seconded and all voting in,favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the purchase of $1,000,000 (Maturity Value)„ U. S. Tax
Anticipation Certificates maturing September 21, 1959. Upon motion by.. Haas, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the investment of $300,000.00 from the Permanent Improvement
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Fund tnimvested cash in 3k7. U. S. Treasury Notes maturing May 15, 1960. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin; resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the resurfacing of 2nd Street S. W. from llth Avenue S. W. to 14th Avenue S. W. Upon motion
by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
_ Resolution ordering a hearing on the vacation and abandonment of a. strip of land 18':
wide lying between 5th Avenue Northwest and 6th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and speciations for paving of 7th Street Northeast from Broadway to.2nd
Avenue Northeast. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for paving of llth Avenue Northwest from 2nd Street Northwest to 7th Street Northwest. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution -adopted.; -
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
fqr the grading and paying of 16th Ayenue,N..W. from 2nd Street N. W. to 4th Street N..W. and
4th Street,N.- W. from 16th Avenue Ii.-W. to T. H. #52. upon motion by McGuckin, gecond by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolutton_accepting bid of Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company for furnishing one
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150 lb. oil fired portable,steamer. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley,, resolution adopted.
,Resolution directing the City Clerk•to,advertise for sealed proposals for•one 2k
.ton truck chassis lKth cab for the Street & Alley Department. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by
McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution} referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for storm sewer in City Area Northeast (trunk line on 14th St. N. E..from 6th Avenue to 14th,
Avenue 1j. E.,and lateral$ oq the avenueq north of 14th Street). Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Wilkus, resolution adopted., ,
..Resolution ordering bids for furnishing traffic actuated signal, with,pedestrian
controls, to be installed on 7th Street Northwest at 2nd Avenue Northwest., Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by 11aa$, resolution adopted.
and 557.32 from the Perm. Impr. Fund
Resolution appropriating $279.13 from•the P.I.R. Fund/and ordering payment made to
E. Co Bather ,& Associates. ,Upon motion by McGuckin, gecond,by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $583,36 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to S. M. Supply Company. Upon motion,by Haas, second by-morriss resolution adopted.. .
Resolution appropriating $340.00 from the General Fund, $1,374.03.from the S & A
Fund and $2,409.40 from the PgI.R. Fund and ordering -payment made to Fred Weinrich $328.12;
Morton Salt Company, $1,045.91; Dallas Jones Productions; Inc. $340.00 and Leon Joyce $2,409.40.
Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution 4ppropriating.,$1,680.65 from the General Fund and ordering payment made
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to St. Mary's Hospital. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted. .
Resolution appropriating $517.19 from the General Fund, $38.34 from the S & A Fund,
$467.83 from the Fire Protection Fund and $6,856,.89 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment
made to City of Rochester, P.U., $439.20; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $252.55; Clutch and Transmission,
$251.28 and.City of Rochester, P.U., 46,937.22. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,052.79 from the General Fund and ordering payment made
to Pemberton, Michaels, Bishop and Seeger, as Attorneys for Regina E. Forbes and Laurence Forbes.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
.Resolution levying.special assessments for the grading and surfacing and the cons-
truction of a curb and gutter on 7th Street Northeast between 2nd Avenue and llth Avenue Northeast
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Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
• The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, 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: Robert R. Blakely, $59.37; Russell C. Andrews, $68.70;-Wm.
L. Burrows, $39.00; Charles Dornack, $40.20; Paul Plantz,•$39.38; Garnet Spring,.$23.78; Clerk
of Municipal Court, $121.30; The First National Bank of Rochester, $21.25; Elfreda Reiter,$68.60;
Willetta Hoaglan, $77,25; State Treasurer Surplus Property Fund,-$30.00; H. Dornack & Sons, $21.50;
Red Owl Stores, $9.80; Arnolds Supply,Co., $39.95;-Minn. Mining & Mfg. Co.,_$42.84; Dieter Paper
& Marine Supply, $21.60; Wagner & Myers, $6.85; Dodge Books, F. W. Dodge Corp., $9.19; Walbruch
Garage, $12.00; Marchant Calculators, Inc.,'$35.00; Miller Davis Company, $3.74; Burroughs Corp.,
$58.27; International Bbusiness Machines, $74.67; John Be Carney, $21,25; The American City
Magazine, $2.50; C. A. Cottingham, $79.60; N. W. Bell Tylephone Co., $16,70; Cooperative Oil Co.,
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$47,50; Pirates Den Kennels,,$54.00.
From the Sewer Fund:, The Hallemite Mfg. Co., $28.00; S. M. Supply Co.,•$10.66;
From the Fire Protection Fund: C. F. Massey Company,�$32.28; TheSeagravelCorporation,
$27.65; N. W. Bell Telephone Co.,.$128.35; Cooperative Oil Co., $3.30; Skelly Oil Company,$12.15;
Motor Cargo., Inc. $71j35; Gopher Welding Supply, $9.10; Quality Printing Coe,.$67.25. 1
From the Street & Alley Fund: Gopher Welding Supply Co.,..$21.05.
From the Police Protection Fund: Quality Printing Co., $89,55; Olmsted Community
Hospital, $5.00; T. 0, Wellner, M. D. $150.00;.Elliott & Hanson, $25,94; R. Be Hoel, $11.92;
Clements Chevrolet Co.,, $168.85; Reuben Rieck, $55,00; Lee Graham, $25,75; Arnold Co Anderson,
$24.60;•Carl J. Briese, $24:75; Universal Motors, Inc., $97.19.
From the Parking -Meter Fund: Universal•Motors, Inc., $15.95.
From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester,,Pi U., $24.49.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $71.90. < <-
A resolution amending -the comprehensive resolution establishing parking and parking
meter regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance:No. 871, by adding thereto subsection ad
as follows, was read: TRUCK LOADING ZONES `
ad. On the south side of Third Street Southwest, the first twenty
feet, more or less, immediately East of First Avenue Southwest.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was adopted.
Resolution instituting condemnation proceedings for -the acquisition of certain land
to widen Second Avenue Southeast (appointing,Theo: Franke, Louis Fahrman and M: F. Little as
appraisors). Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, and upon roll call and -all voting in
favor thereof, President Kamm declared the resolution duly passed and adopted.
• Resolution instituting condemnation proceedings to acquire certain lands and interests
in land for the construction of a primary street from llth�Avenue Northwest to the -interchange of
Highways 14 and 52 and for the construction of certain connecting streets (appointing Hubert Harvey,
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Andrew Koehnen and A.A. Kennedy as appraisors).. Upon motion by Tingley, second-by.Wilkus, and
upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the resolution duly,
passed and adopted., - . -
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing charges
And rates :for the use and service of the Sewage Works for the City of Rochester-, Minnesota", was
given its second reading.
Upow motion by Wilkus, second.by Hanlon, and upon'roll call and all voting in
favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Haas that the said ordinance be adopted as read. Hanlon
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm decalred the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
A letter.from the A. F. of L. Central Labor Union requesting that the Council hold
up any further action on the ordinance changing the sewer rates until the method of raising the
payment on the minimum rate could be explained. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, was requested
to write -and explain this to them.
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 thel
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan (changing the property owned by F. 0. Fitting and Sam McConnell located
between 9th Avenue N. E. and llth Avenue N. E. and south of the railroad tracks to Industrial
zone), was given its second reading.
A motion was made by Tingley that the reules be suspended and the ordinance be
given its third and final reading. His motion was lost for want of a second-,
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by reguating 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 6, 7 and 10 and part of Lot 99 Block 36, Morse
& Sergeant's Addition to commercial zone), was given its second reading. "
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of the Northeast
One -Quarter of Section Thirty -Four, Township One Hundred Seven North Range Fourteen West, in -
Olmsted County, Minnesota (Highway -Addition) was given its third and final reading.. upon motion
by Tingley, second -by Wilkus,'this ordinance was tabled until certain conditions are met with.
All voted in.favor thereof.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester,*Minnesota a part of the north
one-half of the Northwest One Quarter of Section Twenty -Two, Township.Bne.Hundred Seven North,
Range Fourteen West, in Olmsted County, Minnesota (Rolling Greens 2nd-Addition), was given its
third and final reading. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, told the Council that at their last meet
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the Council discussed the purchasing of a 100 ft..strip of land, described as Outlot 1, in this
plat. At this time an option was being considered, it was not brought to the attention of the
Council that the construction of the street in this area lies one-half on this property that we
were going to get an option on and he did not think that -the City could construct a street on
property that they only have an.option on and thought the Council.should reconsider this matter.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the action taken by the Council on -February 16, 1959 that
an option be taken to purchase this property be rescinded. McGuckin seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
A.motion was then made by Tingley that this property be purchased from The Kruse
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Company immediately (for the sum of $6,356.00). McGuckin seconded the motion -and all voted in
favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the Ordinance (annexing Rolling Greens 2nd
Addition) be.adopted as read. McGuckin seconded the motion and.all voting in.favor thereof,
President Kamm declared the said ordinance duLy passed and.adopted.
An ordinance granting to Rocabco, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation doing business as
Vet's Blue and White Cabs, a franchise to operate taxicabs on the streets of the City of Rochester;
providing rules, regulations and conditions for the conduct of said taxicab business; providing
for the,licensing of taxicabs; providing rates of fare;.and providing penalties for .the violation
thereof (changing rates of fare), was given its third and final reading.
A motion was made by Hanlon, that the said ordinance be adopted.as read. McGuckin
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof., President Kamm declared, the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, PLAn Ordinance granting to the Rochester
Yellow Cab Corporation a franchise to operate taxicabs on the streets of the City of Rochester;
providing rules, regulations and conditions for the conduct of said taxicab.fusiness; providing
for•the licensing of taxicabs;.providing rates of fare; and providing penalties for the violation
thereof ,(changing rates of fare), was given its third and final reading.
A motion was made by Hanlon that,the said ordinance be adopted as read. McGuckin
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seconded the motion and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the
said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, parts of the Northeast
One -Quarter and Southeast One -Quarter all in .Section Thirty Two, Township One Hundred Seven North,
Range Fourteen,West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (East 750 feet of Rabehl Farm), was given its third
and. final reading.
A motion was made by Hanlon that the said ordinance be -adopted as read... McGuckin
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
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
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the density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan (changing Lots 1, 2 and 3, Blockl and Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Belt -Line
Subdivision to commercial zone) was given its third and final reading.
A motion was made by Haas that the said ordinance be -adopted as read. Tingley
seconded the motion and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Hanlon who voted
"no", President Kamm declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted.
The Mayor's veto of.an Ordinance designating certain streets in the City of
Rochester to be usec by truck traffic; providing for enforcement; and prescribing penalties for
the violation of its provisions was again read. Mr. Cribbs, Engineer at St. Mary's Hospital,
was again protestAng a truck route past St. Marys. After hearing those present, President Kamm
called for a vote on the -question that the ordinance be adopted as read. Upon roll call and
Haas, Tingley and Wilkus•voting "aye" -and Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris and Kamm voting "no", President
Kamm declared the ordinance not adopted.
Mr..Stan Drips of the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee was present and said
that that Committee recommended that 2nd Street S. W. from Broadway to its,junction with U. S.
and State Trunk Highway No. 52; and llth Avenue S. W. and N..W. from 2nd Street S.. W. to 7th
Street N.W. be eliminated from -the streets designated as truck routes. A motion was then made, by
Haas that the -City Attorney be instructed to draft a new ordinance designating certain streets
in the City of Rochester to be used by truck traffic and the two above mentioned streets be
deleted therefrom. Hanlon seconded the motion and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof,
except Tingley and Wilkus who voted "no",
President Kamm declared the motion carried. -
Dr. Bruce Douglass, President of the Music Board, was present and told the Council
that they would 18ke to have the Council accept the bid of John Weis & Sons for both phases of
work on the concert shell, the amount of the bid on both phases was $8,626.00;' they only had
$5,000.00 in their Band Fund but he felt sure they would be able to raise the other $3,626.00
from other sources. A motion was made by Haas that the Council give the Music Board authority to
go along with the project, with the understanding that they attempt to raise the additional
money. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in -favor thereof./ z'
A resolution accepting the bid of John Weis & Son for improvements to the concert
shell at Mayo Park was read. A motion was -made by Hanlon that the resolution be adopted. McGuckin
seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Tingley was excused at 9:30 P. M.
An ordinance designating certain streets in the City of Rochester to`be used by
truck traffic; providing for enforcement; and prescribing the penalties for the violation of its
provisions, was given its first reading.
A motion was made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the rules be suspended••'and the
ordinance be given itssecond reading. Upon roll call and Morris voting "no" the motion was
declared lost.
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A motion was then made by Wilkus that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an.
ordinance setting up a separate legal Recreation Board comprised of seven official members, with_.
the added thought that we have one ex-officio from the Council, one ex-officio member from the
School Board and one ex-officio member from the Park Board; the seven members being comprised of
one from each of the new proposed ward boundaries and one at large; all members to be appointed
by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Common Council; the present Board to serve until
January 1, 1960; and the new board to elect their own officers. Wilkus seconded the motion and
all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned until 3:00
o'clock P. M. on March 11, 1959. ,
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A letter signed by Marvin W. Price, City Assessor, in reply to a•letter from
Harlith W. Swanson, P. 0. address M. R. 70, Route #1, complaining about his taxes was read. The
letter from Mr: Swanson had been referred to Mr. Price at the meeting held February 16,1959.
Mr. Price explained how the -taxes were arrived at and stated he did not feel this assessment
was an overvaluation and therefore felt it was just and equitable. The City Clerk was
instructed to send a copy of this letter to Mr. Swanson.
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