HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1959Record of Official Proceedings of the"Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., -May .18, 1959
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 May 18th, 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 and Wilkus.
Absent: None.
Upon motion by Morris seconded by McGuckin the minutes of the meeting of May 4th, 1959
were approved.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that the sum of $5,616.00 per year
be paid to the City Painter and that the sum of $5,304.00 per year be paid to the Assistant City
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Painter was read. Mr. Bakke explained that these figures amounted to approximately 85% of the
scale at that time, so the basis is really no different and the difference between this year and
last year is 84�,�an hour. He recommended,that the Council approve the recommendation of the
Internal Affairs Committee. Mr. Petersdorf was present and stated that he did not agree that this
was 85% of the scale but was willing to compromise for the present; but that he would be back in
the fall to try to get more adjustments. Alderman Haas stated that he was opposed to granting the
85% unless other city employees affiliated with unions were also given 85%. Alderman Hanlon stated
that he knew the cost in money was not great but he felt it was establishing a matter of strong
principle and all employees should be treated equitably. President Kamm then called for a vote on
the question and all voting in favor thereof, except Haas and Hanlon who voted "no", President
Kamm declared the motion carried and the recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee approved.
-A motion was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the Council reopen the salary
question and pay all city employees affiliated with unions on the same basis as the Painters. Upon
roll call and Haas, Hanlon and McGuckin voting "aye" and Morris, Tingley, Wilkus and Kamm voting
"no", President Kamm declared the motion lost.
President Kamm declared this as being the date set for a hearing on the grading and sur-
facing of streets and the construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, sewer and
water service connections in loth Avenue Northwest in Mathen's Woodside Addition. There was no one
present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
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President Kamm declared this as being the date set for a hearing on the construction of
a watermain in i7th Avenue Southwest (T.H. #52 Service Drive) to serve Lots 1 and 2, Potvin's First
Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing
officially closed.
President Kamm declared this as being the date'set for a hearing on the street grading
and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain and service
connections in 5th Avenue Northeast south of 14th Street Northeast in Rutz' Sub -Division. There was
no one present wishing to be heard and President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
President Kamm declared this as being the date set for a hearing on the proposed.assess-
ment for the construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain, service connections, grading and surfac-
ing in 3rd Avenue Northeast in Edgewood Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
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President Kamm declared the hearing closed.
President Kamm declared this as being the time and place set for the receiving and opening
of bids for the furnishing of three patrol cars for use in the Rochester Police Department. The
following bids were each received and opened and upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the bids
were referred to the City Security Committee and the Chief of Police for tabulation and recommend-
ation: Clements Chevrolet Company $3,315.00; Adamson Motors, Inc, $3,546.45; Postier & Eggers Co.
$5,910.65 and Universal Motors, Inc. $3,446.00.
The Mayor's appointment,of,David Marinus of 3514 6th Place Northwest to the Music and Band
Committee to fill the unexpired term of Dr. A. H. Sanford, term to expire the second Monday in April
1960 was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus and all voting in favor thereof, the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Dr. Bruce Douglas of 831 9th Avenue -Southwest and Lloyd Sto
of 1111 North Broadway to the Music and Band Committee for a period of three years or until the
second Monday in April, 1962 was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the appointment
were confirmed.
A letter from the Mayor submitting names of William P. Anton, Richard A. Smith, Donald L.
Jensen, Leslie E. Holtorf and Walter M.-Schacht for the position of patrolmen on the Rochester
Police Department was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris and all voting in favor there-1
of, the appointments were confirmed.
A letter from the Olmsted County Memorial Association requesting that the Mayor and
Council participate in the Memorial Day Parade was read and President Kamm ordered the same placed
on file.
A letter signed by L., B. Mitchell of Rochester and Area Citizen's Highway Committee re-
questing a hearing before the Council to discuss highway problems was read. Mr. B. F. Mitchell
presented drawings to the Council showing where the present highway goes -and also where the new
proposed one would go., He stated that he was representing about 70 business establishments in the
City of Rochester, and that if the highway was constructed as planned i.e. a four -lane route depart-
ing from the present Beltline at approximately llth Street S.W. and extending south and east to
connect with Highway 63 about two miles south of the City and extending to the present Highway 52
in the Burr Oak School vicinity, it would threaten the existence of these businesses and take trade
away from the City. About 50 people were present; Mr. Harry Meyer and Mr. A. M. Ackerman were each
heard. They also stated that they were circulating a petition and expected to have hundreds of
signatures protesting this change. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that this had come before
the Parking and Steering Committee and they decided before they made any recommendation they would
ask the Highway Department to submit a report so they could have a picture of both sides. Alderman
Tingley stated that he owned a business on 12 th Street Southeast and he was definitely opposed to
changing the highway and they already had part of the right-of-way east of the Outdoor Theater and
didn't think it made much sense to buy more larid and go around the City; he further stated he felt
the Highway Department was building roads for the convenience of others rather than residents of
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Minnesota. Mayor Smekta stated that he was planning to be in St. Paul the next day and he would
make it,a point to meet with Governor Freeman and discuss.this problem with him. A motion was then
made by Tingley that this matter be referred to the -Public Works Committee for consideration, they
to work together with the Parking and Steering Committee. McGuckin seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the President of the League,of,Minnesota Municipalities advising the
Council of the retirement of the League Executive Secretary, C. C. Ludwig, and requesting the
Council to pass a resolution commending him for his services was read and also a letter from Mr.
J. M. Nolte, Trustee concerning some of the background of Mr. Ludwig. A motion was then made by
Haas, second by McGuckin, the letters were accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a resolution commending Mr. Ludwig.
The matter of airconditioning the City Hall was again brought up. Alderman Morris
reported that he had just gotten some verbal*est,3mates::that the whole Council Chambers could be
airconditioned for approximately $12,000 to $15,000. However another plan which would only air-
condition a portion of the Council Chambers for the sum of $6,500 to $7,000 was also submitted.
He said that he had talked with Mr. Walter Swenberg and Mr.,Swenberg said that the partial air-
conditioning would be very satisfactory. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas that
plans and specifications be prepared for the partial program and that the same be worked out by
the Internal Affairs Committee," Mr. Swenberg and the Inspection Department. Upon roll call all
voted in favor thereof except Alderman Tingley who voted "no".
A letter from the Board of Public Health and Welfare requesting approval of the employ-
ment of Mr. Ralph Nappe as vacation relief garbage collector at $297.90 per month which is 90% of
base salary was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the appointment was approved.
All voted in favor thereof.
An option given to the City of Rochester on August 30th, 1957 by E., J. Foster, Ray J.
Arend and J. Dalsbo for thd.purchase of the following described land was again presented:
All that part of both the East one-half (E2) of the Southwest One -Quarter (SW'k)
and the Southeast One -Quarter (SE'k) of the Northwest One -Quarter (NW'k), Section
Fourteen (14), Township One Hundred Seven (107) North, Range Fourteen (14) West
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which lies east of the center line of the Township road running in a northerly and
southerly direction through said land, amounting to seventy-three (73) acres more
or less.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris and all voting in favor thereof, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary papers to exercise this option.
Mr.. Russell C. Andrews suggested that the City also obtain the land for which they had
an option in Northgate Second Addition. This option was in the amount of $5,000.00 and expired in
August. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Haas that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary papers to exercise this option. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Baptist church requesting permission to place a banner across 2nd Street
during their conference to be held June 21st - 26th was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by
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Morris that this request be referred to the Chief of Police and the Building Inspector. All voted
in favor thereof.
A letter from Mr. Milton Kaplan stating that he was interested in purchasing the property
owned by the City at 1643 North Broadway which is known as the City Engineer's Warehouse was read.
A motion was made by Tingley that the City Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. Kaplan that the propert
mentioned is not for sale at present. Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Allen Truck & Implement -Company requesting a loading zone in front of their
business in the one hundred block on fourth street southeast was read. Upon motion by Haas, second
by Wilkus, the same were referred to the Security Committee.
A letter from Win's Furniture requesting that the west side of North Broadway from the
Chicago Great Western tracks to 3rd Street N.W. be zoned for limited time parking or that meters be
installed. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, the matter was referred to the City Security
Committee.
A letter from the Mayo Association requesting that uniform setback lines be established in
South Home Second Addition was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the matter was
referred to the Zoning Board.
A letter from the Rochester State Bank requesting approval of substitution of collateral
was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley and all voting in favor thereof, the same
was approved.
The following resolution passed by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion by
Tingley, second by Haas, the same was approved:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be
and is hereby requested -to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract
with UNIVERSAL MOTORS, INC., for the furnishing of
ONE (1) 1959 Model Ford Model F 500 Platform `
Truck, equipped as per specifications on file;
the total amount of the.said contract to be THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($3,250.00) less an allowance of $481.00 for trade-in of a
1939 1k Ton Truck and winch or a net contract price of TWO THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED SIXTY NINE.DOLIARS ($2,769.00); said Universal Motors,'Inc. being
the lowest responsible bidder."
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for the construction of a storm sewer on North
Broadway (T. H. #63) from the Zumbro River to 17th Street Northeast in the amount of $36,754.70
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
Mr. Howard Scott, Union Representative for the Street & Alley workers was present and sta
they were not satisfied with the wages as set and .indicated the possibility of publicizing the
Union's demands and arrange for picketing.
The petition of George Pougiales to have part of Block 16, Head & McMahon's Addition
changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by
Morris, the petition was referred to the Zoning Board.
The petition of Northgate Shopping Center, Inc. for annexation of the following described
land to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the petition
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was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.:
Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Seventh Street Northwest.and
the East line of Section 34, Township 107, Range 14, thence in a Westerly direction
along the center line of County Road I, 467 feet, thence Southwesterly at right
angles to the center line of said County Road I, 268.1 feet to the North line of the
Right of Way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Compny, thence in a Southeasterly
direction along said North line to the center line of Eleventh Avenue Northwest, thence
North along the center line of Eleventh Avenue Northwest to place of beginning. Subject
to County Road I, and subject to Eleventh Avenue Northwest, and subject to the pipeline
easement of Minnesota Northern Natural Gas'Company as now located across said premises;
and
That part of the Southeast k of Northeast k of Section 34, Township 107, Range 14,
described as�': Beginning at a point in center line of County Road I, also known as
Seventh Street Northwest; which point is 467 feet Westerly of the Easterly line of
said Section 34 (said measurement being made along the center line of said County
Road I), thence Southwesterly and at right angles to the center line of said County
Road I, 268.1 feet to the North line of the Right of Way of the Chicago and Northwestern
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Railway Company, thence Westerly.along said Railroad Right of Way.line 250 feet, thence
in a Northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of said County Road I,
to the center of said County Road I, thence in an Easterly direction along the center
of said County Road I to place of beginning. Subject to County Road I, and subject
also to the pipeline easement of Minnesota Northern Natural Gas Company across said °
premises.
A petition from Northgate Shopping Center, Inc. for the change of zoning of the above
described property from a residential to a commercial zone was read. In view of the fact that
this property was not in the City limits, a motion was made by.Hanlon, second by McGuckin, that
the same be tabled.
A letter from Builder's land Company submitting preliminary plat of Elton Hills 5th
Sub -Division was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the same was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City of Rochester contribute
$500.00 for the Annual July 4th fireworks display celebration was read. A motion was made by
McGuckin, second by Tingley, that the request be granted and upon roll call and Haas, Hanlon and
Wilkus voting "no" and McGuckin, Morris, Tingley and Kamm voting "aye", President Kamm declared
the motion carried and the request granted.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation requesting an approp-
riation of the sum of $500.00 to be used for the operation of the gaging station in the Zumbro
River near Rochester was read. This money had been budgeted so a motion was made by Tingley,
second by Morris, that the request be approved. All voted in favor thereof.
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A letter from Calvin 0. Lubahn requesting that a street light be placed at 8� Avenue
and 9th Avenue Northwest was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the matter was referred
to the Lighting Committee, Alderman Tingley.
A letter from Mr. Gordon Link complaining about the condition of the drainage ditch in
the 500 Block on 9th Avenue Southeast was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the
matter was referred to the Public Works Committee, the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
The following letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare was read:
"The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Board of Health has continued to study fluoridation during the past eight years
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and have become more impressed with its value as a public health measure.
Today more than 35 million Americans in over 1,700 communities are drinking
water with an adjusted fluoride content. In addition, about 7 million people
drink water naturally containing approximately the right amount of fluoride.
Accumulated experience of other communities has convinced us that it is safe,
economical and has been consistently effective in lowering the incidence of
dental disease due to decay at least 60%. After investigating all legal
aspects of fluoridation we have found that it has been continually upheldby
state supreme courts and these decisions have been reaffirmed by the United
States Supreme Court..
Investigations reveal that "fluoride which has been adjusted in water supplies
according to public'health recommendations of 1.0 to 1.5 parts per million has
had no adverse effect on any industrial or chemical process in which it has
been used nor is it removed by the action of water softeners.
Fluoridation has been approved as safe and effective in preventing dental dis-
ease due to decay by the American Dental Association, the American College of
Dentists, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics,
the American Nurses Association, the American Public Health Association and
virtually every other known national organization interested in community health
problems. Locally, fluoridation has been endorsed by the Rochester Dental
Society, the Dental Section of the Mayo Clinic, the Zumbro Valley Medical Society
.and the Sixth District Nurses Association. It was previously endorsed by the
Parent-Teacher' Association and several other local organizations.
-Our public Health Engineer, in conjunction with the Rochester Water Department,
has made a cost analysis of proposed fluoridation of the municipal water supply
of the City of Rochester. The initial investment in equipment is currently
estimated to be $8,804.50 or $0.251 per capita and the cost of operation per
year is currently $5,073.15 or $0.145 per capita and this includes depreciation
of equipment.
The Board of Public Health and Welfare unanimously recommends therefore, that
it is timely to institute this valuable public health measure as early as
possible.
Respectfully yours,
s/N. A. CHRISTENSEN, M. D., President
s/JERKY J: RIECHERT, Vice -President
s/MRS. N. W. BARKER, Secretary
s/DR. G. A. PETERS
s/DR. M. F. EUSTERMAN
s/Mr. E. H._Klopp."
Mayor Smekta read the following letter from the Board of Governors of the Mayo Clinic:
"Answering your inquiry, the Board of Governors of the Mayo Clinic
recommends that fluoridation by established techniques be approved for the
water supply of the -City 6f Rochester. This recommendation is based upon
the conclusive scientific evidence in favor of fluoridation and is in con--
currence with the conclusions reached by the United States Public Health
Service, the American Dental Association, and the American Medical Assoc-
iation."
The Mayor also presented letters from the Olmsted County Medical Group signed by all members and a
letter from the Sixth District of the Minnesota Nurses Association in favor of fluoridation. A
motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, that we proceed with introducing fluoride -into
the water system of the City of Rochester and the City Attorney and City Security Committee prepare
the necessary ordinance. Alderman Tingley, McGuckin and Morris each stated that they had previously)
been opposed to fluoride but as long as it was now endorsed by the Mayo Clinic they would go along
with it. President Kamm then called for a vote on the question and upon roll call and all voting
in favor thereof the motion was carried.
Mayor Smekta brought up the matter of the condition of the bridge and river on 6th Street
and 9th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the
Public Works Committee, City Attorney, City Engineer and the Public Health & Welfare Board. All
voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had reviewed the petition to
annex the land at the Northwest corner of 14th Street Northwest and U. S. 52 (Troban Inc.) to the
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City and the conditions recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and that the land
be to the City of Rochester subject to these conditions and the installation of municipal
annexed
sanitary sewer and water mains to serve this property and further stating that a petition for a zone
change is still under consideration by the Zoning Board was read. A motion was made by Haas, second
by McGuckin that the recommendation be accepted -and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an
ordinance annexing same. All voted in favor thereof.
A recommendation of the.Public.Works Committee that they had reviewed the proposed amend -
went to Section 11 of Ordinance No. 558 as submitted by Ladislas Segoe & Associates and recommended
by the City Planning and Zoning Commission; stating that they feel the matter should be given further
study by a committee of the Council to make a final recommendation was read. A motion was made by
Haas, second by Hanlon that the recommendation be accepted and a meeting of the Council as a
committee as a whole be set for a later date to discuss this further. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had reviewed the proposed
regulations governing the use of commercial mines, quarries and gravel pits and providing means for
the proper rehabilitation of these areas as recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission
and stating that they feel the matter should be given further study by a committee of the council
as a whole to make a final recommendation was read. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Wilkus
that the recommendation be accepted and a meeting of the Council as a committee as a whole be set for
a later date to:discuss this further. All voted in favor thereof.
A recommendation of the Public.Works Committee requesting authorization from the Council
to interview consulting engineers for the purpose of engaging one to assist with the location and
cost of study of the proposed N. W. Primary Street from llth Avenue N.W. at 5th Street N.W. to 2nd
Avenue N. W. and 2nd Street ~N.W. was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendation
was approved and the Committee was authorized to interview consulting engineers. All voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the Public WorksCommittee that the City Engineer be authorized to
purchase the.materials and construct the proposed improvement by day labor, or at a negotiated
contract price, for the construction of a watermain in 17th Avenue Southwest (T.H. #52 Service Drive)
to serve Lot.l & 2 Potvin's First Addition was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, and
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all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that upon completion of the public
hearing on the street grading and surfacing and construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
watermain and service connections in 5th Avenue Northeast, south of 14th Street Northeast is Rutz'
.Subdivision, the following schedule for its construction be,followed: (1) Authorize the City Engineer
to construct with day labor or negotiated contract, the sanitary sewer, watermain and service connect-
ions estimated at $4,.000.00; (2) Advertise for..bids to be received on June.15, for street grading and
surfacing and storm sewer construction was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City advertise for bids to be
received on June 1st 1959 for -the following bond issue storm sewer project to be not processed under
the assessment statute: Construction of a storm sewer and laterals on 14th Street Northwest from 5th
Avenue to loth Avenue Northwest was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the recommend-
ation was accepted.
The report ofthe City Engineer that they had examined the petition for the extension
of a sanitary sewer and watermain in llth Street S.W. from the East -line of Lot 2, Austin's Replat
to the West 70.7' of Outlot 66, Williams Healy & Cornforth's Addition and found same feasible and
the only property benefitted is on the north side of llth Street and that the 3 petitioners are the
owners of this property and estimating the cost made without survey and plans to be $0,000.00 was
read together with a recommendation from the Public Works Committee that the above project costs
be assessed against the 3 petitioners property in accordance with the benefits. Upon motion by
Haas, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted.
The report of the City Engineer that he had examined the resolution proposing the con-
struction of a storm sewer in 16th Street Northeast from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast, 17tt
Street Northeast from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and in 3rd Avenue Northeast froml7th
Street to 19th Street Northeast and recommending its construction was read.together with a recommend-
ation from the Public Works Committee that they had considered the above project -and recommends its
construction with part of the costs being assessed against the.property'in the Drainage District in
accordance with the benefits.; the balance of the costs to be paid from the storm sewer bond issue
funds. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the recommendation and report were -each accepted.
The report of the City Engineer that a sanitary sewer extension be constructed in llth
Avenue Northwest from a point 67 feet North of 6th Street Northwest to serve Northgate Shopping
Center, Inc. provided the property of the petitioners is annexed to the City, and is willing to as
the entire cost of the project, estimating the cost of project at $6,460.00 was -read together with a
recommendation from the Public works Committee accepting the report of the City Engineer. It was
then noted that this property had not been annexed to the City of Rochester. A motion was then made
by Tingley, second by Wilkus, that this be referred back to the Public Works Committee, -the City
Attorney and the City Engineer to work out a particular plan so this project can legally progress.
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works ,Committee ` that the proposal of Toltz, King, Duvall,)
Anderson & Associates regarding 2nd Avenue Northeast paving and R. R. bridge be accepted and its
signature be authorized was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was
accepted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that proposals for engineering services
by E. C. Bather and Associates on,projects for which they have been designated the Engineers be
approved by;the Council for the record was read. :,Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus,.the
recommendation was accepted. j
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The recommendation of the City Security Committee that "on" &."Off" Sale non -intoxicating
malt liquor license for Melody Bar @ 6 North Broadway now held by Mrs. Bessie Pierce be transferred
to Clifford Burt, Jr. and that "on" sale non -intoxicating malt beverage license be granted to
Eugene Ehle & G. Richard Hays at Mayo Field was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin,
the recommendation was accepted and the licenses granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the bid of Clements Chevrolet
Company in the amount of $3,315.00 for the furpiphing of patrol cars to the City of Rochester
be accepted and that the check of the unsuccessful bidders be returned was read. Uppn motion by
Tingley, second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
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A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission setting the date of June loth, 1959
as the time for a public meeting.to be held in the Council Chambers to discuss the matter of -off-
street parking spaceA as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was read. President Kamm ordered
same placed on file.
A recommendation from the Public Works Committee that the City Dog Pound and the Pound -
master's residence be relocated from its present site on North Broadway to a location on the
presently owned City property north of the Sewage Treatment Plant was read. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, the recommendation was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee for study
and recommendation. .
The matter of repairing railway crossings was again discussed. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the Mayor for earliest possible action. All voted in
favor thereof.
A letter from Mr. John Bakke, Personnel Director, submitting the following as a recommend-
ed amendment to the work policy was read:
a. All new employees of the City must reside within the City limits at the time
of hiral or establish residence in the City within their 6-month probationary
period.
b. Present employees now living within the City limits will not be allowed to
establish residence outside of the City and -continue their employment.
c. Present employees who are now living outside the City limits will not be
required to move into the City. However, any change in residence must be
to within the City boundaries.
d.,Certain position advancements may be withheld from present employees who
reside outside of the City limits if it affects their availability in
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times of emergency.
A motion was made by Tingley that the City Attorney prepare a resolution -amending the work policy
including the above recommendations. Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Hanlon that the Personnel Director study the retirement policy
for all municipal employees. Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A temporary restraining order from KSTP; Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Southern Minnesota -Broad-
casting Company,G. David Gentling, Stanley Morris, Frank Wilkus, Harold Kamm, David Hanlon, J.
Calvin Haas, William P. McGuckin and Albert Tingley as Defendants was presented. Upon motion by
Wilkus,. second by Tingley, the same was referred to -the City Attorney.
A letter from Meyer's Liquor, Inc. requesting the tranfer of their location of his
license from 312 South Broadway to 413 South Broadway was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second
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The application of Rudolph Biaggio and William J. McConnell for transfer of "On" and "Of
Sale non -intoxicating malt beverage license from Marcella Lynch at 323 South Broadway was read.
Also the recommendation of the City Security Committee that this transfer be granted was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the recommendation was accepted and the transfer
granted.
The applications of Cecil D. Bandel, R. C. Drips Grocer Company, A. M. Christopherson,
Frank & Musetta Kleckner and Clifford L. Burt, Sr. and William J. McConnell for a license to.sell
cigarettes; the applications of Clifford L. Burt, Sr., Cecil D. Bandel, Frank Kleckner and Willian
J. McConnell for a license to sell soft drinks and the.application of William J. McConnell for a
license to operate a pool hall were each read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the
licenses were granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Robert V. Spratte, Paul J. Hennessey and Norville Baack for a
Journeyman Warip Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Worker's License; the application
of Orville Lubahn for a Journeyman Plumber's License and the application of James Barry for a Hot
Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilating Contractor's License were each read. Upon motion by
McGuckin, second by Wilkus, the licenses were granted. All -voted in favor thereof.
Two license bonds in the amount of $1,000.00 each for Joe Cozik with the Western Surety
Company as surety were read and upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, the surety thereon
was accepted, the bonds were approved and the same were ordered placed on file.
The following contract bonds were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin,1
the bonds were referred to the Mayor for his approval: Patterson Quarry, Inc. in the amount of
$3,900.00, Riverside Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $4,800.00 with the Glenn Falls In-
surance Company,as Surety; Standard Oil Company in the amount of $13,914.00 with the Indemnity
Insurance Company as Surety; Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $6,100.40 and $189,845.00
with the Federal Insurance Company as Surety; Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $59,829.89
with the Western Surety Company as surety; Northwestern Refining Company in the amount of $2;600.
with the Anchor Casualty Company as Surety; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in.the amount of
$45,200.00, $6,000.00 and $11,600.00 with the American Casualty Company as Surety and Bert Leit
in the amount of $14,750.00 with the American Casualty Company, as surety.
The reports for the.month of April, 1959 of the Building Inspector showing fees collected
for building permits issued $1,483.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for
electrical permits issued $328.25; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing
permits issued $164.25; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits
issued $613.00 and fees collected for sign permits issued $430.70 were each read and President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The report for the City Treasurer for the month ending April 30th, 1959 was read and
President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending May 18th, 1959 showing
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total criminal fines and costs -collected and civil.fees received $2,099.00 and total remitted
to the City Treasurer $1,053.80; for the -week endinging May 15, 1959 showing total criminal fines
and costs collected and civil fees received $1,188.25 and total remitted to the City Treasurer
$734.85 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, the same were ordered placed
on file.
Alderman Tingley stated that he noted that 6th Street Southeast between 3rd and 4th Avenue
Southeast was very narrow and he felt some study should be given to the possibility of widening
same. A motion was then made by -Tingley, second by Hanlon, that this matter be referred to the
Public Works Committee for study and recommendation if.to widen or prohibit parking on one.side
of the street. All voted in favor thereof.
A motion was made by Alderman Wilkus that Ordinance No. 910 which regulates ambulances
within the City of Rochester be referred to the City Security Committee for.possible revision.
Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in -favor thereof.
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 substituting change of collateral given by Rochester State -Bank of Rochester,
Minnesota. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Pbulic Utility Board to enter into contract with UNIVERSAL
MOTORS, INC. Upon.motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the foll-
owing improvement(s): Grading and Surfacing of streets and the construction of a sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, watermain, sewer and water service connections in loth Avenue Northwest in Mathen's
Woodside Addition. Upon.motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution.approving plans and specifications and ordering work done by day labor -for the
following improvement: Construction of a watermain in 17th Avenue Southwest (T. H. #52 Service
Drive) to serve Lots 1 and 2, Potvin's First Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering work done by day labor for the
following improvement: .Construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain and service connections in 5th
Avenue Northeast south of 14th Street Northeast in Rutz' Sub -Division. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for the following local improvement(s): Construction of a
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Service Connections,.Grading and Surfacing in 3rd Avenue Northeast in
Edgewood Addition. Upon motion by,Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution.adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the construction
of a storm sewer and laterals on 14th Street Northwest from 5th Avenue to loth Avenue Northwest.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
_Resolution.referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
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report and recommendation for the following improvement(s); Extension of a Sanitary Sewer and
•Watermain in llth Street S.W. from the East line of Lot 2, Austin's Replat to the West 70.7feet
of 0. L. 66, Williams, Healy & Cornforth's Addition. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas,
resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report,
ordering a public hearing, approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of
the following local improvement(s): Extension of a'sanitary sewer and watermain in llth Street
Southwest from the E.,line of Lot 2, Austin's Replat to the West 76.7 feet of 0. L. 66 Williams,
Healy and Cornforth's Addition. Upon motion'by McGuckin, second by Hanlon,,resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report;
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the
following improvement(s):. Construction of a storm sewer in 16th Street Northeast from North Broad-
way to 3rd Avenue Northeast, 17th Street Northeast from'North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and it
3rd Avenue Northeast from•17th Street to 19th Street Northeast; Upon motion by Morris, second by
Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute proposals of_Toltz,l
King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates for engineering services on 2nd Avenue Northeast paving and
the railroad bridge. 'Upon motion by McGuckin,.second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to -execute proposals for
engineering services by E. C. Bather & Associates on improvement projects. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution -accepting the bid of Clement's Chevrolet Company for the furnishing of three
patrol cars for the Rochester Police Department.. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resol-
ution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Ladislas Segoe and Associates.. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,919.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the
J. M. Cleminshaw Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Re'solution.appropriating $2,949.01 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
E. C. Bather and Associates. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $637.73 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to E. C.
Bather and Associates. Upon motion by.Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolutuion appropriating'$433.70 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $7,122.17 from the Street & Alley Fund, $446.70 from the Sewer
Fund, $315.20 from the General Fund and-$70.50 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made
to Herbert G. Knopp Agency, $295.72; Patterson Quarries, $211.90; Rochester Sand & Gravel $2,103.83;
Firestone Stores, Inc, $240.87; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete•, $340.35; Street & Alley Fund, $4,761.!
Upon -motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, -resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $968.00 from the Park Improvement Fund and $1,083.16 from the
F. E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made -to -Miracle Equipment Company; $1,206.00; P. M.
Johnson Company $2$7.16 and Rochester Fertilizer Company, $548:00. Upon motion by McGuckin,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,750.73 from,the General Fund, $12.80 from the Street & Alley
Fund, $39.85 from the Fire -Protection Fund, $47.20 from the Sewer Fund and $84.53 from -the Police
Proctection Fund -and ordering -payment made to Schmidt Printing Company, $548.90; Whiting Press,
Inc. $424.86; Rochester Post Bulletin, $523.51; Standard Oil Company, $3,056.$0;-N. W.-Refining
Company, $736.79; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $427.95 and•Quality,Printers and Stationers
$214.20. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,21 from the General Fund, $359.37 from the S & A Fund, $904.50
from the Sewer Fund, $917.96 from the Permanent Improvement Fund, $2,070.70 from the Parking
Meter Fund and $350.61 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering -payment made to The Kruse Co.,
$367.91; B & B Auto Body Shop,-$359,37; Peoples Natural Gas Company, 280.68; Up Mfg. & Corp.
$261.12; Board of Park Commissioners, $917.96, E. A. Danewick Company,,$806.70; Gopher Stamp and
Die Company, $1,264.00 and Postier and Eggers Company, $350.61. Upon motion by McGuckin, second
by Hanlon, resolution adopted. '
Resolution appropriating $4;285.45 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made
to-H & H Electric Company. Upon motion by -Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement(s): Street -grading and surfacing, the,construction of a sanitary sewer, -
storm sewer, watermain and service connections in Rolling Greens Third Addition. Upon -motion
by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted;.
Resolution appropriating $129.54 from the General Fund and $34,640.W from the Sinking
Fund and ordering payment made to Guaranty Trust Company of New York. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $865.18 from the P. I. R.,Fund, $4,822.58 from the Permanent.
improvement Fund and $4,365.16 from the Sinking Fund and ordering payment.made to Street & Alley.
Fund $865.18; Sinking Fund, $4,822.58 and,Permanent Improvement Fund, $4,365.15. Upon motion by
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$819.47 from the Fire Protection Fund
Resolution appropriating $200.00,from the Parking Meter Fund and/Ordering payment made
to LaVonne D. Pettersdorf, $200.00 and Fire and Safety, Inc., $819.47. Upon .motion by McGuckin,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
The -following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by -Tingley, the
same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed •to draw warrants
upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:.
From the General Fund:'Cutcha.11 Ground Floor Studio, $32.00;. R. V. Ehrick, $41..05;
Clerk of Municipal Court, $49.20,; N. W. University Traffic Institute, $.19.89; Mode's, $37.83;
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Nelson, $26.10; Ralph Ellingwood,.$96.00; Huey Wholesale Company, $12.00; Olmsted Co. Medical Group,l
$19.00; Park Department, $42.40; Willetta Hoaglan $65.55; Tom -Moore, $58.00; Ace Sign Company,
$22:95; Foster Electric Company, $33.14; Rundell Lumber Company, $2.26; 0. A. Stocke & Company,,
$25.16; Pirates Den Kennels, $60.00; Mrs. Richard Ferber, $21.45; C. A. Armstrong, $5.70; Chicago
Great Western Railway Company, $15.68; George L. Joyce, M.D. $5.00; H. A. Rogers Company, $76.65;
Railway Express Agency, $2.23; Hayes -Lucas Lumber Company, $3.80;.Mosing Engraving Service, $8.00;
Minnesota Box & Lumber-Company� $194.85; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $33.95; Cities Service Oil
Company, $92.45; Russell T. Dunford, $6.83; Dayton's $13.55; Minnesota Bridge Company, $139.20;
R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $22.95; Woodhouse Brothers, $151.03; The Model Laundry, $23.65; Cities
Service Oil Company,.$67.45; Ace Hardware, $30.08; Reeve's Drug Store, $6.00; Burroughs Corporation,
$1.90; - Arno lds Supply Company, $12.90 .
From the Street & Alley Fund: Monte's, $6.07; Pruett's Cleaners., $.35; Struve Paint Store,
$1.75; Socony Mobil Oil Co., $20.06;.Cities Service Oil Co., $70..90,; Harold"s Aution Election,
$28.64; Universal Motors, Inc., $12.80; Gene Phillips, Inc., $10..93; National Welding Supply Co.,,
$12.54; Allen Truck & Implement Company, $7.02; Lang's Auto Glass Company, $8.41; Welborn Welding
Supply, $3.50; Witte Transportation Company, $8.05; Ace Hardware,. $25.68; Scharf Auto Supply,
$59.50;.Anderson Radiator, $91.40.and.Scotty's Shell Service, .$24.54.
From the Fire Protection Fund: China Hall, $12..81; City of Rochester, P. U., $11.45;
S. M. Supply Company,. $18.35; Briese Steel Company, .$10.50,; Hayes Lucas Company, $7.04; Mayo Clinic,
$15.00; Cooperative Oil Company, $3.30; .Pruett's launderers $33.25; Model Laundry, $85.47; Rocheste
Wood -Specialties, $11.05;• R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $42.10; H. Dornack & Son, .$15..75; The Sanitar
Company, $24.11; Bergstedt Paint Company, $4.00;. Ace .Hardware, $13.18; Scharf Auto Supply, $10.29;
Anderson Radiator Service, $4.55; Industrial Towel and Garment Service, $19.a4; Gopher Welding
Supply, $23.80; General Trading Company., $15.00; Fire & Safety, Inc., $56.62 and N. W. Bell Te
Company, $39.85.
From the -Police Protection Fund: Monte's, $11.24;..Ace Hardware, $1.70; James J. Macken, Jr.
$8.50; Donald S. Crowe,. $25.15; Dean F. Lent, $10.38; Lee Graham, $95.25; Lee Graham, $19.50;
Reeve's. Drug Store, $10.04;. Burroughs Corporation, $14.00; Scotty's Shell Service,'$26.90; Bill's
Conoco, $18.20; Harold's Auto Electic Company, $24.79; Pako Photo, Inc., $.30; Eco, Inc., $45.50;
Blikcles, $7.50; Elliott and Hanson Company, $26.39; Koffee Kup Cafe, $27.60; Minit Car Wash,
$22.50 and Fire and Safety, Inc., $81.50.
From -the Sewer Fund: Welborn Welding Supply, $2.45; Walker Hardware Company, $13.42;
Foster Electric Compal}y, $73.36; General Trading Company, $11.51; Duro Test Corporation, $60.75;
Eimco Corporation,' $163.08; Witte T'raiisportation Company, $14.08; Littrup Nielson, $25.50; Dodge
Lumber & Fuel Company., $90.12; Ace Hardware CompaAy,.$21.04; Scharf Auto Supply, $25.73.
From the Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, $15.63; Rochester Plumbing and Heating,
$1.25; Instrument Control Company, $6.50; The Kruse Company, $3.72; Warlker Hardware, $10.09;
American Linen Company, $33.70; Pruett's Launderers and Cleaners, Inc. $1.73; and National Theatre
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From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $13.15.,
From the Parking Meter Fund: Monte's, $2.75; Eco, Inc., $55.Z5; Arnold's Supply Company,
$13.80; The Rochester Visitor, $8.00; Williams Printing Company, $10.00; Ole's Floor Mart, $180.00;
Gruss Industries, Inc., $180.00; Bergstedt Paint Company, $36.50; Minit Car Wash, $1.25.
From the Park Improvement Fund:Whiting Press, Inc., $9.60; The Johnson Company, $11.90;
0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $6.00; A. R. Cooke and Son, $11.90; W. Atlee Burpep Company, $31.70; Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $1.00; Patterson -Rock Products, $6.50; Albert J. Toddie, $28.63; N. W. Bell
Telephone Company, $25.17; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $72.42; R. L. Gould Company, $46.36;
Hoffer Glass Company, $115.60; Railway.Express Company, $2.35; Stonhard Company, $41.96; Scharf
Auto Supply, $14.60; Ace Hardware Company, $12.63; National Bushing & Parts Co., $36.64; Witte
Transportation Company, $16.35; Woodruff Company, $57.82; Bergstedt Paint Company, $30.02; Briesp
Steel Company, $77.96; General Trading Company, -$49.89; American Playground Device Company, $60.29;
Sears, Roebuck and Company, $11.69•; Gopher Welding Company, $5.00;.Rochester Plumbing and Heating
$7.92; Monson -Dray Line, Inc., $6.53; Fuller Mfg. Company, $8.89; Fire & Safety, Inc., $6.00;
Welborn Welding Company, $16.32;City of Rochester General Fund, $146.09; Herbert G. Knopp Agency,
$41.12; Hentges Glass Company.,`$1.40; National Mower Company, $39.81;Anderson-Upholstering Shop,
$29.00; Olson Equipment Company, ,$36.26; Standard Oil Company, $7.29.; Universal Motors, Inc.,
$11.75; Alexander Auto•Electric Company, $3..08; Allen Truck and Implement -Company, $49..51; H. L.
Blaisdell Motors, $7.85; Schott Dist. Co., .$22.00; American Linen Company,, $8.31; East Center Street
Grocery, $9.•70; Home Bakery, $125.00; Old Dutch Foods, $27.00; Pure Ice Company, $11.45; Roches,ter
Bread Company, •$14.02; Rochester Dairy Cooperative, $14.98; Rochester -Meat Company,-$47.11; R. C. -
Drips Grocer Company, $82.92; Velie Ryan; Inc., $8.50;. Seven -Up Bottling Company, $748;- Milton
Hamm -Barb-B-Nic., $12.7.5.
Alderman Tingley was excused at 10:30 o'clock P.,M.
Alderman Haas introduced a resolution instituting condemnation proceedings for the re-
location and reconstruction of 13th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and Cascade Creek
and -appointing Pat Moore, Theodore Franke and M..F. Little as Commissioners. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, and all voting -in favor.thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Hanlon introduced a resolution designating the following as Municipal State Aid
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114a 5th Street Northwest .Ilth Avenue N.W. to 8th Ave. N.W.
New Location 5th St. N.W. and 8th Ave. N.W. to
4th St. N.W. at 7th Ave. N.W.
4th Street Northwest 7th Ave. N.W. to 3rd Ave. N.W.
2nd Street N.W. & N.E. 4th Ave..N.W. to 2nd Ave. N.E.
(Note: 4th Ave. N.W. and 3rd•Ave. N.W. from 4th St. to 2nd-St. N.W. are omittted
from this designation because they are presently designated as State Aid Streets)..
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Haas introduced a resolution making the following amendment to Ordinance No. 871
establishing parking and parking meter regulations:
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to read in.their entirety as follows: -
"a. On 1st Avenue Northwest and Southwest on both sides of the street from the
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tracks on the South to Center Street and from
6th Street Southwest South to the end thereof."
"g. On 2nd Street Southwest and Southeast on both sides•of the etreet from 3rd Avenue
on the West to 1st Avenue on the East, except'on the South side of the street between
2nd Avenue Southwest and 3rd Avenue Southwest."
.(2)Slibsection (4), TRUCK -LOADING ZONES, is hereby amended by adding thereto Subsection
ah. to read as follows:
"ah. On 3rd Street Southwest on the North side of the street; 25 feet, more or less,
immediately East of the alley between lst Avenue and 2nd Avenue Southwest."
Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris and all voting in:favor•thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Haas introduced a resolution proposing the Council to initate to rezone Lots 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7, Block 12 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 13 all in Head & McMahon's Additii
from -a residential district classification to a multiple dwelling district classification to a
multiple dwelling district classification which was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas,
and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Haas introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance entitled
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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'Compreherisive Plan," was given'iis first reading. Upon motion by Haas, second by
Wilkus and upon roll call and all voting in favor.ttiereof, the rules were suspended and the ordin- •�
ance was given its. secorid'reading. Upon motion by Haas; second by Wilkus and upon roll call and
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final reading. A motion was then made by Morris that the ordinance be adopted as read: Wilkus
seconded the motion and all'votirig in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance
duly gassed and adopted.
Alderria.n'Haas introduced an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Annexing to the'City of
Rochester, Minnesota, a Part of Lot Five'(5), Block Three (3), Highland Addition which was given
its first reading. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin and upon roll calll and ail voting in
favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Wilkus 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 Morris
second by Wilkus that the ordinance be adopted as read. All voted in favor thereof and President
Kamm declared'the said ordinance duly passed and'adopted.
Upon motin by Wilkus, second by Morris and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof
the rules were suspended and an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance�Entitled,
'An Ordinance for the Purpose of Promoting Health, 'Safety, Order, Convenience, and General Welfare
by Regulatint 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" (Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13-, 14, Block 1 Kreter's Replat) was
given its second reading. A motion was made by Morris, seconded by Wilkus that the rules be sus-
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A motion was made by Morris, second by Wilkus, that the rules be suspended and'an
ordinance entitled "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
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Alderman Hanlon introduced a resolution fixing the salary and compensation Cf the Painter
i' to be employed by the City of Rochester at the sum of $5,616.00 per year for the ensuing official
year and the salary and compensation of the Assistant.Painter to be employed at the sum of
$5,304.00 per year for the ensuing official year which was read. A motion was made by Morris,
isecond by Wilkus, that the resolution be adopted. All voted in favor thereof except Haas and
':Hanlon who voted "no".
C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommended that the bid of Palda & Son, which had been
tabled at the meeting held May 4th, 1959 for (1) Grading and.Paving of 16th Avenue Northwest from
'!2nd Street N.W. to 4th Street N.W. and 4th St. N.W. from 16th Avenue N.W. to T. H. #52 (2) Grading
;and Paving of 16th Avenue N.W. from 4th St.,N.W. to State Aid Street #114, and State'Aid Street
#114 from llth Avenue N.W. to T. H. #52 (3) Bridge #5501 on 16th Avenue N:W. over Cascade Creek
,ibe accepted. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this bid be accepted was agian
:,read. Alderman Wilkus then introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Palda & Sons, Inc for.the
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following local improvement(s): (1) 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. to T. H. #52. (2) Grading and Paving of 16th Ave. N.W. from 4th
''St. N.W. to St. Aide Street #114 and St. Aide Street #114 to llth Avenue N.W:.to T. H. #52. (3) Bridge
'#5501 on 16th Ave. N.W. over Cascade Creek, which was read. All voted in favor thereof.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he had received six recommended changes for the
,,garbage ordinance from Health Department and wondered if the Council wished to consider them at this
;time. A motion was made by Wilkus that these six items be incorporated in the ordinance and that
1copies of same be mailed to the Aldermen. Hanlon seconded the motion. Upon roll call and Haas,
!Hanlon, Wilkus and Kamm voting "no" and Morris and McGuckin voting "Aye" President Kamm declared the
:motion lost. R. V. Ehrick then read the six recommended changes which are as follows:
Section 2, subsection -a: It should be completely omitted because of the following reasons:
A combined service may be obtained from the collectors and there is no need to have
separate containers for garbage and rubbish. The separation of refuse in different
1 containers comes from the time that garbage was only collected by the City and rubbish
by private collectors. Now the City (S.E. area) and private collectors give a combined
`j service.
Section 3. subsection-d: The words "equipped with an after burner", should be omitted,
The reasons being that the City has the Ordinance No.,629-to regulate the construction
and maintenance of incinerators, and any provision for the enforcement of the after
burner should be contemplated in that ordinance and enforced by the Heating Inspector.
i' The City Ordinance does not require an after burner and as the Heating Inspector told us, it
would be advisable not to enforce it at the present time. The after burner is enforced
by some cities which have an acute air pollution problem, but is not enforced in Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and other cities in this arm , whose ordinances are similiar to the Rochester
ordinance.
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Section�4,-Subsection c,,last paragraph, page,6: To add as a last sentence after
license period: "provided however, that such replacement vehicle shall be approved".
The reasons being: To make clear that to use a new vehicle as a replacement, and
application should be filled out and the vehicle approved.
Section 4, subsection e: It seems advisable to have different correlated numbers
for vehicles and collectors. If only the number of the collector's license is
stencilled on the doors, inthe case that a collector.has more than one vehicle,
it.will not be easy to differentiate the vehicles in the inspections, and especially
for,the public to report violations.'
Section 9, Special Permits: The procedure for a Special Permit appears to -be too
formal for the purpose. It appears to us that these permits may be issued by the
Board and do not require the attention of the Council and the signature of the Mayor.
Section 10, Ordinances Repeal ed: We think it is necessary to change the position
of Nos.'s 872 and 876, since these ordinances are completely repealed and not only
Section 6. In other words the last part shall read: Ordinances No'd 429, 566, 594,
847, 849, 872 and 876, and Section 6 of Ordinance No. 852.
A motion was then made by Wilkus that these six additions be incorporated in the ordinance. Morris
seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor'thereof.
Alderman Morris stated that'The,=:Chairmen of - the three committees had met in regard to the
item of additional space at the City Hall and had decided that nothing could be done at'this time
so recommended that this item be taken off the unfinished business list. A motion was made by Wilk
seconded by Hanlon that this recommendation be approved. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilkus, seconded by Haas, the meeting was adjourned.
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