HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1959146 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall`, in said City, on June 1, 1959.
President Kamm called the k meeting to order at 2:00 6'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Tingley, Wilkus. Morris
arrived at 2:30 P. M.
Upon motion by Haas, seconded by Hanlon, the minutes of the meeting held on May 18th,
1959 were approved.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for the following projects:
Bids for paving llth Avenue Northwest from'2nd Street Northwest to 7th Street Northwest.
The bids of Palda & Sons Inc. in the amount of $232,755.11 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount
of $240,827.95 were each received and opened and upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the same
were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for paving 2nd Avenue Southeast and Northeast from 2nd Street Southeast to 2nd _
Street Northeast; 2nd Street Southeast from 1st Avenue Southeast to 2nd Avenue Southeast. The
bids of Palda & Sons Inc. in the amount of $142,314.22 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of
$135,776.02 were each received and opened and upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the same
were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommend-
ation.
Bids for construction of a storm sewer and laterals in 14th Street Northwest from 5th
Avenue to loth Avenue Northwest. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser Inc. in the amount of $58,042.20
was received and opened kand upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas, the same was referred to the
Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare -requesting approval of -the employment
of Mss. Mary Helen Ousley, R.N. of 912 North Broadway as a staff public health nurse, effective
June 12, 1959, at the salary of $375.00 per month, she to replace Miss Ruth Slade who has
resigned her position effective June 11, 1959, was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,
and all voting in favor thereof, their request was approved and the appointment was confirmed.
A motion was then made by Hanlon that the City Clerk be instructed to advise all
department heads to clear with the Personnel Director when hiring new employees before appointment
requests are submitted to the Council. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Mrs. Adline Groethe requesting reimbursement for damages incurred by sewer
water in her basement at 124 First Avenue Northeast was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by
McGuckin, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer. All voted
in favor thereof.
A claim in the amount of $840.00,submitted by Dr. C. Hodgson for damage in his basement
as a result of sewer obstruction was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the same
was referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
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A letter from Mrs. Joseph Engels of 1458 Graham Court S. E. stating that the park area
behind the homes on Graham Court in the Homestead Addition is uncared for and is being used for
a dump area and requesting that some action be taken to remedy this situation was read. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the letter was referred to the Board of Park Commissioners for
disposition. All voted in favor thereof.'
Mr. Richard White, -Attorney for H. P. Potvin, was present and stated that he felt the
proposed assessment which would have Mr. Potvin paying the entire cost of the sewer to his
property was unfair as there was other property receiving benefits also. C. A. Armstrong, City
Engineer, reported that no contract had been let as they were waiting for a satisfactory agrees
to be reached. A motion was made by Wilkus that this matter -be -referred back to the Public-
Works Committee for consideration. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Zumbro Lutheran Church requesting that the Council -give consideration
to the traffic problem around the Education Building of Zumbro Church, 3rd Avenue and 4th Street
S. W., was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by -Morris, the some was referred to the City
Security Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
The problem of protection of children in school and other areas in general was consid-
ered. Alderman Hanlon stated that a bill al&&wing the employment of policewomen for traffic
control assistance had been intoruduced at the State Legislature but the bill had died in the
Senate; but he felt something should be done -before the next school year in regard to school
traffic. It•was noted that positions can be created under Civil Service for part time police-
women.
women. A motion,was then made by Tingley that the matter of establishing women patrolmen be
referred to the Police Civil Service Commission and the City Attorney, they to recommend as to
the feasibility of this and advise the Council on July 6, 1959. McGuckin seconded the motion
and all voted in.favor thereof.
Letters signed by Sister Mary Lea, Secretary of Southeastern Minnesota League for
PK ursing; William R. Cheever, Secretary of Rochester Council -of PTA's and John Verby, M. D.,
President of Holmes P.T.A. supporting the recent action taken on the fluoridation of water in the
City were each read and President Kamm ordered that the same be placed on file.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter of the petition of the
Common Council of the City of Rochester requesting the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
to investigate into conditions surrounding the corssing of 6th Avenue N..W.•with the rights of way
and tracks of the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Chicago and North-Western Railway, and to
order the installation of such additional protection as is deemed necessary, was read and
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A notice kfrom the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter of the application
of Rochester Bus Line, Inc., of Rochester, Minnesota, to make permanent its temporary certificate
to serve the new John Marshall Senior High School was read and President Kamm ordered the same
placed on file.
A letter signed by Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, requesting permission for two men from
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his department to attend the Minnesota State Fire Department Association 84th Annual Convention
to be held at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on June 8, 9, and 10, 1059 was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by,McGuckin, the request was granted and two men were authorized to attend at city expense.
All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from R. C. Andrews requesting authorization for expenses for two days in New
York City to meet bond rating personnel and bond buyers was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second
by Haas, the same was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Water Pollution Control Commission, approving
plans for sewerage facilities in 37th Avenue N. W. from 2nd.Street N. W. 967 feet south; 1st St.
N. W. from 36th to 37th Avenue N. W. and 2nd Street N. W. from 36th to 37th Avenue,N. W. was read
and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
Alderman Morris arrived at 2:30 P. M.
by the Public Utility Board was read and President
The following resolution adopted
Kamm ordered the same placed on file:.
,111WHEREAS, a transmission line from the North Broadway bridge running north
on Highway No. 63 for a distance of approximately 2500 feet was, in 1952, built
and paid for by the People's Co-operative Power Association, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Public Utility Board that the best interests
of the City Electric Department would be served if said line became..the property .
of said Department since it is in the limits of the said City, and
WHEREAS, -THE FOLLOWING FIGURES of cost and present day value are herein
stipulated and considered fair and reasonable by the said Public Utility Board-;
Labor and materials cost -:= -^-== - - - - - - - - $7,447.95
Less additional pole cost heights ..: * - - - - - - - 336.50
7,221.45
Less P.C.P. 3 line - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 589.67
. - 6,631.78
Less 7 65 foot poles @ 125.52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 878.64
_ 5,753.14
Less Depreciation - - - - - - - - ----------- 11,73.67
4,579.47
Plus City of Rochester for material used - - - - - - - - 1,539.67
6,119.14
Less materials owed to City, used by P.C.P. - - - - - - - 279.21
_ Total Cost 5,839.93
THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved by the said Public Utility Board
that the amount of $5,839.93 be paid to the Peoples Co-operative Power Association
'for the said line, and
Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the Common Council of the said
City, be and is hereby requested to authorize the said payment as herein
specified."
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A letter signed by George Leiferman requesting a meeting with what ever Board is
necessary to discuss the balance of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 59 Cascade Manor as to the future
disposition was read.. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the
Bublic Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A petition signed by C. Elizabeth Newhouse to have Lot 2, Block 4, A. W. Kutzky's
Addition (1308 - 1st Street S. W.)changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone was
read and upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning.
All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Bielenberg & Giese submitting the final plat of Replat of Bielenberg &
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Giese's Fourth Addition was read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Tingley, the letter and plat.
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were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof.
A plat of Hutchings Replat was submitted and upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin,
the same was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Russell C. Andrews submitting proposed rules and regulations for travel
including proper authorizations and rates for reimbursement was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Tingley, the same was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted in favor
thereof.
The matter of air conditioning the Council Chambers was again discussed. Alderman
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Morris stated that they had met with members of the inspection department•and he submitted
copies of specifications for the said air conditioning. Mr. William Burrows, Heating Inspector,
was present and stated that it was feasible to air condition only half of the Chambers and
further stated that the estimated cost would be approximately $6,000.00. Acmotion was then made
by Haas, second by Hanlon, that bids be advertised for air conditioning city hall council
chambers, said bids to be opened on June 15, 1959 at 7:30 P. M. All voted in favor thereof,.
except Morris and Tingley, who voted no.
A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Wilkus,.that Alderman Morris, Chairman of
the Internal Affairs Committee, -be congratulated on the work he did in connection with the said
air conditioning.
Mr. Gerhard Betcher was present in regard to the assessments in Edgewood.Addition. He
stated that he felt they were far to high and he did not feel that he should be assessed for the
cost of the right-of-way. A motion was made by Morris that this matter be referred to the Public
Works Committee for investigation and recommendation. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted
in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, a 30 minute recess was declared. The meeting
was called to order again at 3:30 P. M.
A letter from Mayor Alex P. Smekta in which he accepted the resignation of Dr. W.
McK Craig as Civil Defense Director and appointing Mr. Woodrow W. Hayes of 1559 - 7th Avenue
Northeast to replace him as Civil Defense Director, his term to expire the second Monday in April,
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1960, was read. Union motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the appointment of Mr. Hayes as Civil
Defense Director was confirmed. All voted in favor thereof.
The matter of who controlled the'expenditures for the Civil Defense Department and
recommending that such expenditures be approved by some'committee before they are made'was
discussed. A motion was made by Wilku9, second by Tingley, that the Civil Defense clear their
expenditures through the Security Committee before any expenditures are made and that the City
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Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Hayes of this action. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second
by.McGuckin, that the above motion be amended to include that the Civil Defense Director be
requested to submit an additional budget showing how they plan to expend the additional $7500.00
allotted to them. All voted in favor of the amendment. President Kamm then called for a vote
on the original motion as amended, and all voting in favor thereof, the motion was carried.
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A letter from the Ability Building Center, Inc. stating that they were interested in
obtaining a site to -accommodate a building of approximately 10,000 squgre feet and that they were
interested in a parcel of land located -at Third Avenue Southeast, adjacent to a parcel which is
city owned, was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the letter was referred to the
Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the City Clerk, the City Attorney and the City
Engineer make a list of all the property owned by the City and make a map showing same and also
the usage of the land, and present the same to the Council. Haas seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
A petition with 10 signatures requesting that something be done about the maintenance
and repair of the street at the intersection of 14th Street and llth Avenue'Northwest and south
on llth Avenue to 12th Street Northwest was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, the
petition was referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer. All voted in*favor
thereof.
A letter from John Geist, Teacher at Central Junior High School, thanking the Council
for the use of the voting machines at their school election and also thanking Mr. Boyd for the
work done on them was read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from Patrick J. Roche, Mayor of International Falls, Minnesota, inviting the
City officials to attend the 46th annual convention of the League of Minnesota Municipalaities w
which is to be held there on June 17, 18 and 19, 1959_was read and President Kamm ordered the same
placed on file.
A.letter from M. W. Price, City Assessor, requesting permission for Mr. Alfred Nelsen,
Deputy Assessor, to attend the League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention, was read and upon
motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, his request was granted and Mr. Nelsen was authorized to
attend at city expense, All voted in favor thereof.
The following preliminary estimates submitted by the City Engineer were each read and
President Kamm ordered the same placed on file:
(a) street grading and surfacing and -construction of sanitary sewer, water main
sewer and water service connections in Mathen's Woodside Addition in•the
amount of $12,827.15;
(b) grading and surfacing and construction of sanitary sewer, water main and
service connections in Rolling Greens Third Addition in the amount of $23,675.75;
(c) grading and surfacing of 5th Avenue N. E. south of 14th Street N. E. in Rutz
Subdivision in the amount of $5,103.50;
(d) storm sewer in 5th Avenue N. E. south of 14th Street N. E. in Rutz
Subdivision in the amount of $980.00;
(e) storm sewer and laterals in 14th Street N. W. from 5th to loth Avenue
N. W. in the amount of $49,587.30. -
The following letter signed by Mr. Howard B. Welch, Clerk of Cascade Township, was read
and the -same was ordered placed on file:
"At the Annual Town Meeting held at District 1356 March 10, 1959, the
following motion was passed. That Cascade Township agree's that the road
from Highway 52 to Highway 63 as shown on planting map is necessary and
that it should follow property lines if possible. Also that the.Town
Board will cooperate with the County Commissioners and the City. Planning
Commission in laying out of said road."
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A letter from State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting cooperative
agreement for storm sewer on North Broadway was read and President Kamm ordered.that the same be
placed on file.
A letter from the State,of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics, enclosing six copies
of an amendment to Contract #343, the grading contract, was read and President Kamm ordered that
the same be placed on file.
The recommendation of -the Security Committee that a truck loading zone be established
in front of the premises known as Allen Truck and Implement Company 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 Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved!
The recommendation of the -Security Committee that 90 minute metered parking be extended
on the west side of North Broadway from the Chicago and Great Western Railroad tracks to 3rd
Street 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 McGuckin, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was.approved.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that -the request of Meyer's Liquor,.Inc.
to transfer their location from 312 South Broadway to 413 South Broadway be approved was read.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that parking be prohibited at all times
on the west side of 6th Avenue Southeast between 3rd and 4th Street and that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective was read. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Haas, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that the Police Department of the City be
authorized to send two delegates and alive man pistol team to the State Convention of the
kMinnesota Police and Peace Officer's Association at Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 22, 23 and 24,
1959 at city expense was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the'recommendation was
approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that diagonal parking presently existing
on the south side of 3rd Street Southwest and between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue be changed to
parallel and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this
change necessary and effective was read. Upon motion -by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommandati
was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that parking be prohibited on both sides of
6th Street Southeast for a distance of 50 feet more or less just east of 3rd Avenue and that the
City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective was
read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was approved. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that the first 3 parking spaces on the
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south side of 1st Street Northwest west of 1st Avenue be reserved between the hours -of 8:00
A. M. and 6:00 P. M. for the use of Hospital Chaplains only was read. Upon motion by Haas,
second by McGuckin, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare the necessary resolution to make this change effective. All voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee was read and upon. motion
by Haas, second by Tingley, the krecommendation was approved:
"Whereas the Park and Auditorium Departments -have recommended that selected
employees who receive or have custody of moneys be bonded in amounts as stated,
and
Whereas audit reports suggest that the parking lot attendants and the
Assistant to the Treasurer be bonded, and
Whereas, the Insurance Advisory Committee has recommended the writing of
blanket position bonds for individual departments for :the current year pending
the study of the feasibility of issuing one blanket position bond for the next
fiscal year and have approved the issuance of blanket position bonds described
below.
Now therefore, the Internal Affairs Committee recommends that the following
blanket bonds be acquired for the current fiscal year:
1. Selected Auditorium Department employees in stated amount.
2. Selected Park -Department employees -in stated amount.
3. Parking lot attendants $1,000.00 each
Chief attendant $2,000.00 each
4. Parking Meter Collectors $2,000.00 each as per
ordinance and $20,000.00 for the Assistant to the
City Treasurer."
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the final plat of South Home
Second Addition be granted final approval was read and upon motion by McGuckin, second by Hanlon,
the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution
approving the said plat. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the final plat of Country Club
Manor 6th Addition.was read and upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said
plat. The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was then read:
"Hon. Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
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The Common Council of Rochester
Gentlemen:
Re: Park in.Country Club
Manor Water Tower vicinity
On February loth the Rochester West Company submitted to our Board a proposal
that they furnish six (6) lots in the vicinity of the water tower for park
purposes at costs. Said costs amounted to $15,169.21. On February 18th the
Park Board wrote the Rochester West Company to the effect that if this property
were to be made into parks it would increase the value of their surrounding
area; also this Board felt that these lots, being in the shadow of the water
tower so to speak, were less desirable as residential properties. Consequently
they would sell at minimum prices. The Park Board felt that for the above
reasons the costs -as stipulated by Rochester West Co. were out of line and that
the said Company should furnish property for parks with all assessments paid.
Specifically it was stated "that if the Rochester West Company designated these
lots as park property with all assessments paid we would be willing to assume
the cost of development and maintain this property as a park at an early date
and thus increase the value of the surrounding lots".
Now the question again comes up at a meeting on May 6th. It is our understanding
at this time that the size of the proposed park has been decreased. Consequently
the park board went on record to the effect that this property would not benefit
the Park System unless increased to a useable size and donated without any
assessment costs to be levied back against the property.
Sincerely„
Board of Park Commissioners
/s Phil Lampman, Secretary"
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A motion was then lmade'by Hanlon, second by Tingley, to reconsider the action previously
taken, and all voted in favor thereof. A motion was then -made by Hanlon that the recommendation
of the Public Works Committee and the letter from the Board of Park Commissioners be tabled
until the meeting to be held khis evening. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
petition for annexation of the Shopping Center'Property located at the Southwest corner of 7th
Street N. W. and llth Avenue N. W. and recommending that the same be annexed was read. Upon
motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved and the City -Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said lands. All voted in favor thereof.
A report on adequacy of petition and feasibility of local improvement submitted by the
City Engineer stating that a petition requesting curb and gutter on the south side of 6th St.
S. W. between 12th and 14th Avenue S. W.'had been examined, checked and found to be in proper
form and recommending its construction, and also recommending that it be construc ted together
with another petition for curb and gutter on 6th St. S. W. between loth and 12th Avenue S. W.
was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this project be
constructed and the cost be assessed against the property benefited. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
A report on adequacy of petition and feasibility of local improvement submitted by thh
City Engineer stating that a petition requesting curblend gutter on 6th Street S. W. on both
sides between loth and 12th Avenue S. W. had been examined, checked and found to be in proper
form and recommending its construction and also recommending that it be constructed gogether
with the petition for curb and gutter on the south side of 6th St. S.W. between 12th and 14th Ave
S. W. was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this project
be constructed and the cost be assessed against the property benefited. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
A report on adequacy of petition and feasibility of local improvement submitted by the
City Engineer stating that a petition requesting construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 15th
Avenue N. W. from 20th to 22nd St. N. W. in Elton Hills 3rd Addition had been checked, examined
and found to be in proper form and the Engineers report that the improvement is not feasible at
this'time-because 10 of the 19 lots are vacant at this time and they do not consider it adviseal
to construct sidewalk until the location of the driveway across the sidewalk on each lot is
determined. -it is likely that these vacant lots may be built upon this season and therefore
recommends postponing this project until more lots are built upon, the estimated cost is $5100.00
was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this project be not
constructed at this time. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the recommendation was
accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City advertise for bids to be
received on June 15, 1959 for the construction of� a'storm sewer on North Broadway (T.H.#63) from
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Zumbro River to 17th Street Northeast was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, the
recommendation was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering
the bids. All voted in favor thereof.
TVh recommendation of the Public Works Committee on the following various matters
previously referred was read:
1. Dust nuisance on Bielenberg & Giese 4th Addition in N. W. Rochester
The owners have arranged to replace the sopsoil and seed this
area soon.
2. Matter of narrowness of 6th St. S. E. between 3rd and 4th Ave. S. E. This committee does not recommend widening the roadway. It has
been referred to the Security Committee for consideration of
restricting parking on one side of the street.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee to initiate a local improvement project
without petition for street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and
service connections in 19th St. N. W. from Trunk Highway 052 to 21st Avenue N. W. in Sunset
Terrace 2nd Addition and recommending that this construction be combined with the petition for
construction in Northgate 3rd Addition as one project was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A report on feasibility of proposed local improvement submitted by the City Engineer
stating that a resolution proposing street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
water main and service connections in 19th Street N. W. foom T. H. 52 to 21st Avenue N. W. in
Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition and reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommending
its construction and also recommending that it be combined as a joint project with the petition
for construction of Northgate 3rd Addition was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee approving the City Engineers report and recommending that the costs be
assessed against the abutting lots on the south side of 19hh St. Ni W. and the property owners
be required,.,to.advance 50% of the construction cost and the balance be assessed. Upon motion by
Tingley, second;by.Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A report on adequacy of petition and feasibility of local improvement stating that a
petition requesting street grading and surfacing, construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
water 'main and service connections in Northgate 3rd Addition had been examined, checked and found
to be in proper form; the engineers report that the improvement is feasible and recommends its
construction and further recommend that it be combined with construction of 19th Ave. N. W. from
T. H. 52 to 21st..Ave. N. W. in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition was read togehter wihh the recommend-
ation of the Public Works Committee which recommends construction of the above project with the
proprietors advancing 50% of the costs and the City financing 50% by assessments; and that E. C.
Bather&°Associates be designated as Engineers for this combined project. Upon motion by Tingley,
second'by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Palda & Sons Inc. for
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paving of llth Avenue Northwest from 2nd Street Northwest to 7th Street Northwest be -accepted,
at the unit prices bid and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon
motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Doyle Conner Company
for paving 2nd Avenue Southeast and Northeast from 2nd Street Southeast to 2nd Street Northeast;
2nd Street Southeast k from lst Avenue Southeast to 2nd Avenue Southeast be accepted at the unit
kprices bid and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read.z Upon motion by
Tingley,.second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in jfavor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser
Inc. for construction of a storm sewer and laterals in 14th Street Northwest -from 5th Avenue
to loth Avenue Northwest be accepted at the unit prices bid and that checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation
was approved. All voted in favor thk ereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Mayo Association to
have the following uniform minimum setbacks established in South Home Second Addition be granted
was read: 1. Lots 10 through 16 in Block 3 and for Lots 4 through 11 in
Block 4 - 30 feet.
2. For all other lots in South Home Second Addition - 25 feet.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set
for 7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1959. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the zone change proposed by the Common
Council by resolution to re -zone Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 12 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
and 14, Block 13, Head & McMahon's Addition to a multiple dwelling zone be approved was read.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set
for 7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1.959. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition presented by Herman Dornack
to have certain properties in Block 43, Morse & Sargeants Addition changed to a multiple dwelling
zone be granted was read. A motion was made by Tingley, second by McGuckin; that the recommend-
ation be accepted and a hearing be set for 7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1959. Upon roll call and
McGuckin, Morris and Tingley voting "aye" and Haas, Hanlon, Wilkus and Kamm voting "no",
Kamm declared the motion lost and the request denied.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition presented by A. B. Hawkins
to have certain properties in Block 54, Morse & Sargeants Addition changed to a multiple dwelling
zone be granted was read. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Morris, that the recommendation
be accepted and a hearing be set for 7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1959. Upon roll call and McGuckin,
Morris and Tingley voting "aye" and Haas, Hanlon, Wilkus and Kamm voting "no", President Kaman
declared the motion lost and the request denied.
The recommendation of the -Board of Zoning that the petition to have Lot 1, Block 3,
Cascade Plaza changed from a residential bo a multiple dwelling zone be granted was read. Upon
motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for
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7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1959. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition to have the following
described lots rezoned be.granted was read:
To be zoned commercial:
Lots 1 through 32, Block 1, Northgate 3rd Add.
Lots 1 through 18, Block 2, Northgate 3rd Add.
Lots 1 through 16, Block 3, Northgate-3rd Add.
To be zoned multiple dwelling:
Lots 17 through 24, Block 3, Northgate 3rd Add.
Lots 1 through 7, Block 4, Northgate 3rd Add.
Lots 1 through 11, Block 5, Northgate 3rd Add.
Lots 1 through 10, Block 6, Northgate 3rd Add.
Outlots Nos. 1 and 2, Northgate 3rd Add.
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Tingley, that the recommendation be accepted and a hearing
be set for 7:30 P. M. on July 6, 1959. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof, except Hanlon
who abstained from voting.
The following recommendation of the Security Committee was read:
"Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned members of the Security Committee, recommend that the
Common Council as a Committee of the whole consider.the problem of off-street
parking in the City of Rochester. The Committee feels that a substantial
deficiency exists in off-street parking facilities, not only in the main
commercial area but elsewhere throughout the City.
The Committee further recommends that at such time as the extent of the
deficiency in off-street parking facilities is determined, that Ordinance
No. 871 relative'to parking be amended to provide a monthly charge for all
passenger and truck loading zones established in the City, such charge to be
paid by the abutting owners or occupiers to be accumulated in a special fund
to defray the cost of providing additional off-street parking facilities.
Your Committee further recommends the following schedule of charges:
Passenger or Truck Loading Zone Monthly Charge
In 60 minute metered zone $ 25.00
In 90 minute metered zone
In all other zones
15.00
10.00
Respectfully submitted,
SECURITY COMMITTEE
/s J. C. HAAS, Chairman
/s STANLEY M. MORRIS
/s FRANK J. WILKUS"
Hanlon stated that he favored charging for spaces but did not think that the City should provide
"off street" parking and also thought that some decision should be made as to the use of the
money collected. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that there was not a legal basis for this
charge unless it is incorporated in a program in acquiring off street parking facilities. A
motion was then made by Hanlon that the City Security Committee study the possible use of money
collected this way and establish a policy of whet er or not the City should be in the off street
parking business. Haas seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the City Attorney and the Security Committee
draft an ordinance establishing such charges; Wilkus seconded the motion. A motion was then made
amending the above motion "th;at churches be excluded from paying such charges; the motion was
made by Tingley, second by Wilkus and all voted in favor thereof. President Kamm then called for
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a vote on the original motion as amended and all voting in favor thereof, .the motion was carried.1
The application of Robert J. Thompson for a permit to drill a well on his property
located at 904 = 4th Street S. W.'was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, the same
was referred to the Board of Public Health & Wekfare and the Public Utility Board for their
recommendations. All voted in favor thereof.
The application for transfer of "on" and "off" sale 3.2 beer license from gam DeFosse
to Norvin K. Olson was read. Upon motion by,Haas, second by Hanlon, the same was referred to
the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
The application of Broskie Sign Company for a license to erect and maintain signs was
read and upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the license was granted.
The application of Fred Schnell for a Master.Plumber's license was read and upon motion
by Morris, second by Haas, the license was granted.
The applications of James Steele, Grant A. Brunner, Harvey H. Wood, Wm. L. Marvin and
John F. Hennessey for Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Workers
license were each read and upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas, the licenses were granted.
The official bond of Axel H. Reed in the amount of $500.00 with the Western Surety
Company as surety; and the license bonds of Fred W. Schnell in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Western Surety Company as surety and Charles Harris in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Aetna
Casualty and Surety Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris,
the bonds/were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The contract bonds of Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $3,315.00 with the
Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York as surety; Builders Land Company in the amount of
$102,623.83 with American Surety Company of New York as surety; Palda and Sons, Inc. in the
amount of $294,687.74 with the Federal Insurance Company as surety; and Northwestern Refining
Company in the amount of $7,100.00 with the Anchor Casualty Company as surety were each read and
the same were referred to the Mayor for his approval.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ended May 22, 1959 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,382.35 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $1,143.95 and for the week ended May 29, 1959 showing total criminal fines
and costs collected and civil fees received $2,203.60 and for total remitted to the City Treasur
$1,182.80, were each read k and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Kaman ordered
that the same I)e placed on file.
The annual report of the Rochester Bus ILine, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1958
was presented and the same was ordered placed on file.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the meeting was a4journed until 7:30 P. M.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the following members being
present: President -Kama Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing in the matter
of the condemnation of the following described parts of -Block 801, Original Plat in the City of
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Parcel No. L
The west eleven feet (W111) of the
west twenty-eight and one-half (W 2A)
feet of the north sixty-four feet (N 64')
of Block Eighty (80)9 Original Plat of
the Town, now City of Rochester.
Persons Interested
Marhha Mohlke, Richard E.
Mohlke, Irene E. Peters,
Geneveive Mohlke, Edward J.
Peters and Frank P. Jahns
Parcel No. 2
The -west eleven feet (W.1l') of the south Robert Merz, Marie Merz,
thirty-eight feet (S.381) of the north 102 Ernest Merz, K. A. Krig
feet (N.102') of the Northwest one -quarter and E. J. Klampe, d/b/a
(NW'k) of -Block Eighty (80) Original Plat :E. J. Klampe Co. and St.
of the Town now City of Rochester. Paul Terminal Warehouse Company.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, read the report submitted by the Commissioners and also a protest
signed by Robert Merz and E. J. Klampe. Mr. E. J. Rucker was present in behalf of the owners of
Parcel No. 2 and stated that he did not fee they were being given a fair price. Mr. Richard
Mohlke was also present and stated that he felt they should receive more, he also inquired if they
would be able to remove the overhead doors from theirbuilding. R. V. Ehrick stated that the owner
was given the option of whether or not they wished to remove the buildings.There was no one else
wishing to be heard, so President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed and the matter was
taken under advisement by the Council.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing in the matter of
the condemnation of five parclels of land located in the East one-half of Section Thirty Four,
Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West in Olmsted County, i. e.:
Description of Land Persons Interested-
Parcel.No. 1 Mayo Association and Rochester
Tennis Club, An Unincorporated
Association.
Parcel No. 2 Frances G. Sheets and Harold Sheets.
Parcel No. 3 Carlton F. Penz, Ruth E. Penz and
Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company,
Rochester, Minnesota.
Parcel No. 4 Al M. Goodman and Irene M. Goodman
Parcel No. 5 Minnesota -Wisconsin Truck Lines, Inc.,
a Corporation and Olmsted County Bank
& Truut Company of"Rochester, Minnesota.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, read the report submitted by the Commissioners and also written
objections from Arthur C. Gooding, Attorney in fact for Frances G. Sheets and Harold Sheets and
from Joseph A. Streiff, Attorney for Mayo Association and Rochester Tennis Club. John De J.
Pemberton, Attorney was present and submitted a computation of damages in the condemnation, of the
lands of Frances G. and Harold Sheets; he stated that in comparison to other lands in this smne
area and he called on Mr. George Leiferman who gave the Council a report on how much he had paid
for land in this same section. Mr. Joseph Streiff was also heard in behalf of Mayo Association and
the Rochester Tennis Club. There was no one else present wishing to be heard, so President Kamm
declared the hearing officially closed and the matter was taken under advisement by the Council.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance providing for the fluoridation of the public water
supply of the City of Rochester, Minnesota", was given its first reading. President Kamm stated that
anyone present wishing to be heard on this matter would be heard at this time. Mr. Robert Cory,
representing the Citizens Committee for Fluoridation, congratulated -the Council and pledged,the
support of'the organization in its action. Dr. J:` S. Welch of 1520 - 5th Street S. W. also bbmplim-
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ented the Council on the scientific and beneficial approach to the question. Dr. S. A. Lovestedt
and Dr. Soseph A. Gibilisco, members of the dental section of the Mayo Clinic, kongratulated the
Council and endorsed its action. Dr. M. F. Busterman, khe dentist member of the Board of,Public
Health & Welfare, praised the Council and called attention to the unanimous recommendation of
their Board that the water supply be fluoridated. Dr. R. L. Radke, city health officer, also
praised the Council for taking this positive stand. Approximately 100 persons were present but
no one else wished to be heard, either for or against.
President Kamm then stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects:
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Hearingon the grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, water main and service connections in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition. There was no one
present wishing to be heard. President Kaman declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on the south
side of 1st Street N. W. from 13th to 16th Avenue Northwest. There was no one present wishing to
be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment kfor construction of a curb and gutter on 12th
Avenue Southeast from 8th to 8k Street Southeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning from residential to multiple dwelling zone of
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's Addition (718 West Center Street). There was no one present
wishing to be heard. The recommendation of the Zoning Board that this petition be granted was
again read. A motion was then made by McGuckin, second by Morris, that the recommendation be
accepted=and the City Attorney be inst6ructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone
change. Upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Haas and Hanlon who voted "no",
President Kamm decalred the motion carried.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning from residential to multiple dwelling zone of
Lots 3 and 4, Block 12, Head & McMahon's Addition (522 - 4th Street S. W.). There was no one
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wishing to be heard. The recommendation of the Zoning Board that thepetition be granted
vas again read. A motion was then made by Morris, second by Haas, that the recommendation of the
Zoning Board be accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the
requested zone change. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate without
petition, a local improvement project for construction of new concrete sidewalk at 20 separate
locations where neighborhood interest and the Committee's investigation indicates their need, was
read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the recommendation was approved.
Alderman.Wilkus was excused at 9:00 P. M.
The following resolution were each introduced and read, and upon motion made and
seconded, and.all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm decalred the said resolutions duly passed
and adopted.:
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Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for Mice construction of a storm
sewer and laterals in 14th Street Northwest from 5th Avenue to loth Avenue Northwest. Upon motion
by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Doyle Conner Company for paving of 2nd Avenue Southeast
and Northeast from 2nd Street Southeast to 2nd Street Northeast; 2nd Street Southeast from 1st
Avenue Southeast to 2nd Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Palda & Sons, Inc. for paving of llth Avenue Northwest
from 2nd Street Northwest to 7th Street Northwest. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley,
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Resolution adopting assessment for the construction of a curb and gutter on the south
side of 1st Street Northwest from 13th to 16th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on 12th Avenue
Southeast from 8th to 8k Street Southeast. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution
adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by Public Utility Board to buy transmission line
from North Broadway bridge running north on Highway No. 63 for a distance of approximately 2500
feet. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the construction
of a storm sewer on North'Broadway (T. H. 63) from the Zumbro River to 17th Street Northeast. Upon
motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report,
ordering a public hearing for street grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary
sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections in 19th Street N. W. from T. H. #52 to 21st
Avenue N. W. in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution
adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and krecommendation for
street grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and
service connections in 19th Street Northwest from Trunk Highway No. 52 to 21st Avenue Northwest
in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas, that the Council again consider the
acquisition of lands in Country Club Manor 6th Addition.. The letter from the Board of Park
Commissioners was again read. Mr. A. J. Toddie, President of the Board of Park Commissioners,
was present and stated that their Board had at no time stated that they wanted this land for park
purposes and felt that the price asked was too high for the lots hhey were getting; he felt that
$13,000.00 was too high for one acre of ground and again stated that the Park Board did not
recommend that this be taken for a park area. Mr. Tom Moore, Planning Direcotr, stated these six
lots were about ' mile from the Starr Judd Park and he felt with the density of population in this
area that there should be another park and therefore favored the acquisition of these six lots for
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a park site. Mr. Andy Towey was also present and urged that the Council come to some decision
as they were very anxious to get started building on the 6th Addition. After further dis-
cussion a motion was made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the recommendation of the Public
Works Committee be accepted and that a resolution be prepared approving the plat of Country
Club Manor 6th Addition. All voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Tingley that the action taken by the Common Council on
May 4, 1959, which instructed the City Attorney to pick up an option for the six lots in
Country Club Manor 6th Addition, be rescinded., Upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof
except Haas and Hanlon, who voted "no", President Kamm declared the motion carried.
Hanlon then questioned who was to decide whether or not this was to be a park site; he
stated that he had been under the impression that the Park Board was in favor of this, that
this had first come up in March and the Council had received no recommendation from the Park
Board and that he felt there was a definite need for this park area. A motion was then made
by Hanlon,.second by Haas, that the Council reconsider the motion to rescind the action taken
on May 4, 1959 and back up the option to purchase these 6 lots at a designated price for
public purposes. The motion and 2nd were ruled out of order. A motion was then made by
Hanlon, second by Haas, that no building permits be granted on the 6 lots around the water
tower in Country Club Manor 6th Addition until it has been determined.by the Council whether
they want these lots for park purposes or public purposes. The City Attorney stated that
this was not a proper motion so President Kamm declared the motion lost.
A motion was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, authorizing the City Attorney to
get an option for 30 days at the original .price on the 6 lots around the water tower in Country
Club Manor 6th Addition, to see if the differences disclosed tonight can'be resolved. All
voted in favor of the motion.
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 determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary.report,
and ordering a public hearing for street grading and surfacing and thke construction of a
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections in Northgate.Third Addition.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adegtk acy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report,
and ordering a public hearing for construction of a curb,and gutter on 6th Street Southwest.
on both sides between loth and 12th Avenue Southwest. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin,
resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report,
and ordering a public hearing for construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Street S. W. on the
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south side between 12th and 14th Avenue S. W. Upon ;motion by Morris, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat of South Home Second Addition. Upon motion by Tingley,
second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Country Club Manor Sixth
Addition. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for grading and surfacing of loth Street Southeast from the west line
of Southgate Addition to 16th Avenue Southeast.
resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin,.
Resolution appropriating $652.70 from the F.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,198.32 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Edward Mahoney. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $293.77 from the General Fund and $84.01 from the Parking Meter
Fund and ordering payment made to H & H Electric Company. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $25,400.21 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $10,425.84 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $16,782.28 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,823.50 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, -second by Tingley, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $12,480.02 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,957.48 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Catlisle G. Fraser, Inc.
adopted.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution
Resolution appropriating $276.50 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to E.
C. Bather and Associates. Upon motion by Morris, second by -Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,268.72 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $240,950.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Treasurer, -State of Minnesota. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $251.75 from the General Fund and $3,846.85 from the Street &
Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Geo. T. Walker and Co., $251.75; Allen Truck & Implement
$3,321.00; Public Works Equipment Company, $312.30 and Rochester Ready Mix Company, $213.55.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $653.09 from the General Fund, $142.86 from the Street & Alley
Fund, $26.93 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,790.46 from the Sewer Fund, $58.35 from the Park
Improvement Fund, $6,083.55 from the Lighting Fund and $313.55 from the Mayo Civic Auditorium
Fund and ordering payment made to H. Dornack & Sons, $372.95 and City of Rochester, Public
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for construction of a new concrete sidewalk at 20 separate locations (Sidewalk Project #1-1959).
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Resolution authorizing the $7,000.00 U.
purchase of S. Treasury Bills maturing
February 15, 1965 or before from the F. E. Williams Trust Fund. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Morris,.resolution adopted.
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of the Council Chambers. A motion was made by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, that k the resolution
be adopted as read, and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof, except Morris and Tingley
who voted "no".
Alderman Hanlon introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a contract with Builders Land Company to construct certain local improvements
in Elton Hills Fourth Subdivision, which was read.
resolution was adopted.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution according a public commendation and expression
of gratitude to Mr. Clarence C. Ludwig for his public service to municipal government and
especially his twenty five years as Executive Secretary of the League of Minnesota Municipalities,'
was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the
resolution was adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution amending the "Employment Policy" by adding
thereto section L to read in its entirety as follows:
"L. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. All new.employees of the City must reside within the City limits at the time
of employment, or must establish residence in the City within 6 months thereafter.
2. Present employees of the City now living within the City limits will not be
allowed to establish residence outside of the City and continue their employment.
3. Present employees of the City 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 a place within the City limits.
4. Promotions may be withheld from present employees who reside outside the City
limits if such residence substantially impairs their availability in times of
emergency.
5. All of the provisions of this section are subject to the provisions of the
Charter of the City of Rochester establishing residence requirements for
certain City employees."
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the resolution was adopted and the City Clerk was
instructed to send copies to all department heads. All voted in favor thereof.
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to Paragraph 7 of Contract #343 of State Project No. 5501-08 (grading at airport). Upon motion
by Tingley, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution amending a resolution passed and adopted by the
Common Council on December 15th, 1958'levying special assessments for the construction of sidewalks
during 1958, which was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for cancellation of an agreement
dated July 12, 1956 relative to proposed improvements by the*State on Trunk Highway No. 63 (North
Broadway), which was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Alderman Tingley -introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with -the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways to provide for storm sewer
construction on T. H. #62 (North Broadway), which was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution re construction of a fifteen inch sanitary sewer
under Trunk Highway No. 14 where the same is being reconstructed and relocated in the South one-
half of the Northwest one -quarter, Section 34, Township 107 North, Range.14 West, Olmsted County
Minnesota, which was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of the Southeast One -
Quarter of Section Twenty -Seven, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted
County, Minnesota (Troban, Inc.), was given its first reading.
A motion was then made by Haas, second by Tingley, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
A motion was then made by Haas, 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 Tingley that the said ordinance be adopted as read. Morris
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
A motion was then made by Haas, second`by Tingley, that the petition of Troban, Inc. to
have the property just annexed changed to a commercial zone be referred to the Zoning Board. All
voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an agreement with Troban, Inc. relative to set back lines, which was read. Upon
motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the resolution was adopted.
A five minute recess was decllred at 10:15 P. M. A]Lderman McGuckin was excused at 10:20
P. M. The meeting was called to order at 10:20 P. M.
A resolution confirming the report of the Commissioners on Condemnation of parts of
Block 80, Otiginal Plat of the Town, now City_of Rochester, for public street purposes, was read.
A motion was made by Haas that the said resolution be adopted as read. Morris seconded the motion
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A resolution confirming the report of Commissioners on condemnation of parts of the
East one=half of Section Thirty -Four, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West,
Olmsted County, Minnesota for public street purposes, was read. A motion was made by Tingley
that the said resolution be adopted as read. Haas seconded the motion and all voting in favor
hhereof, President Kamm declared the said jresolution duly passed and adopted.
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 again tabled.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting)
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location
size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of building on lots, and the density of
population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan
(change Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Block 1, Kreter's Replat to multiple dwelling zone)" was
given its third final reading. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Morris, that the ordinance
be adopted as read. Alderman Hanlon voted "no" which did not give a 5/7 vote so the motion was
not carried. A motion was then made by Tingley, second by Morris, that the ordinance be tabled
until the next meeting.
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 comprehensi
plan (changing Holm & Olson property to commercial zone), was.given its second reading.
Uphn motion by Tingley, second by Hanlon, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and the rodinance was given its third and final reading..
A motion was then made by Tingley that the jsaid ordinance be adopted as read. Morris
seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the ordinance duly
passed and adopted.
Alderman Haas -moved that the garbage ordinance as introduced by Alderman Morris on
May 4, 1959 be amended in the following respects. Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in
favor thereof. (1) That subsection (a) of Section 2 - PRECOLLECTION PRACTICES be eliminated
and the remaining portion.of that section be relettered.
(2) That subsection (d) of Section 3 - DISPOSAL OF REFUSE be amended by
eliminating therefrom "equipped with an after burner".
(3) That subsection (c) of Section 4 - LICENSING OF COLLECTORS be amended
by adding thereto the following sentence: "In the event a license is
granted but one or more of the applicant's vehicles are disapproved,
a proportionate refund of the license fee. -shall -be made"; and by
adding at the end of subsection (c) the following language. "Such
replacement vehicle must first be approved by the Health Officer".
(4) That subsection (e) of Section 4 - LICENSING OF COLLECTORS be amended
to provide that -in addition to the collector's license number being
stencilled on the door of the cab that the number of the license
also be stencilled on the door.
(5) That Section 9 - SPECIAL PERMITS be amended to provide that the special
permits be issued by the Board of]Public Health & Welfare upon '
recommendation of the Health Officer and that the provision that the
special permit can be revoked for cause after a hearing, by eliminat&dg'
the provision "for a hearing".
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(6) That Section 10 be a&anddded to to clarify ttk a ordinances
(6) That Section 10 be amended to clarify the ordinances being repealed
and that the ordinance being prepared be substituted for the original
ordinance.
A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas, that the.ordinance as amended be
given its second reading. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the rules be suspended and the
ordinance be given its third and final reading. Upon roll call Alderman Tingley voted "no".
Mr. E. J. Wysocki of 1315 - llth Avenue Northwest was present in regard to the letter
about the maintenance and repair of the street at'l4th Street and llth Avenue N. W. and llth
Avenue and 12th Street N. W. He was told that the letter had been referred to the Public Works -
Committee and the City Engineer. •.
A resolution appropriating $600.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
dda Mae Fischer and Joseph N. Moonan, her Attorney, was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by
Haas, resolution adopted.
A resolution appropriating $900.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
Payment made to Hubert J. Harvey $300.00, Edgar Jensen $300.00 and Andrew Koehnen, $300.00 was read.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, -resolution adopted.
The following claims were 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: Willetta Hoaglan, $62.00; Larry Lentz, $80.00; Arnold Supply Co.,
$34.20; Cooper Radio and TV Repair, $3.50; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $20:00; H. Dornack & Son, $190.85;
Paul-T. Plantz, $42.38; Wm. Burrows; $39.38; Charles Dornack, $42.00; Garnet Spring, $40:58;
Clerk of Municipal -Court, $29.78; Richard E. White, $50.00; The Todd Company, $44.00; Cranston
Tyepewrtier Co., $20.20; Alfred Neslen, $34.50; Beckley Business Equipment, $10.00; Quality
Printers & Stationers, $6.95; Weber & Judd, $33.37; National Association of Assessing Officers,
$2.50; R. V. Ehrick, $6.76; M rs. Geo. B. Cutting,-$8.00; Wm. Burrows, $33.50;,C. A. Cottingham,
$81.84;Rocchester Methodist Hospital, $92.07; Mayo Clinic, $10.00; Charles Campbell, $76.21;
0. R. Jorgenson, $33.25; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $106.99; H. A. Rogers Co., $4.87; Mark Hurd
Aerial Surveys, $16.73; K. M. McGhie, $36.00; Wagoner & Meyers, $14.41; Robert Blakely, $93.22;
Minnesota Tool Co., $11.55; Borchert. Ingersoll, Inc., $44.80; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. 97.92;
Quarve & Anderson Co., $107.25; Joe J. Hartnett,.$29.60; Fire & Safety Inc., $99.50; State
Treasurer Surplus Property Fund, $130.00; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $6.28; National Bushing & Parts
Co., $1.80 and S. M. Supply Co., $71.67;
From the Street & Alley Fund: Arnold's Supply Co., $20.80; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$21.52; National Bushing & Parts Co., $93.23; Ace Hardware, $1.78; Gene Phillips, Inc. $1.99;
S. M. Supply Co., $8.44; Haling Company, $7.85;.The George T. Ryan Co., $38.96; Socony Mobil Oil
Co., $69.30; L. N. Sickels Company, 427.50; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., $48.65 and Peoples Natural
Gas Co., $86.90.
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From the Fire Protection Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $51.39;-Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$54.76; A. C. Beersdorf, $25.00; Industrial Towel & Garment Service, $21.83; S. M. Supply Co.,
$106.81; National Fire,Protection Assn., $37.00; Devoe & Reynolds Co., $1.00; C. F..Massey Co.,
•$52.57; Big Four -Oil Compaay,.$56,.05; Ole's:Suburban Floor Mart, $33.11; The Sanitary Company,
$81; N.;W. Bell Telephone Co., $107.77 and Kenneth Stoltenberg,•$107.90.
From the Police Protection Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $27.24; P. E.-Romano,
$68.00; Clements Chevrolet Co., $87.02; Marcella Lynch, $10.20; State of Minnesota, Civil Service
$37.00; T. 0. Wellner, M. D. , $130.00; Donald S. Crowe, $10.00; Reuben Rieck, $55.00; Carl
Hooper, $20.00; Carl J. Briese, $24.75; Joseph L. McDermott, $24.60 and L. N. Herrick & Sons,
$10.90.
From the Sewer Fund: Michele Sales Company, $168.00; Monson Dray Line, Inc., $14.77;
Littrup Nielson Inc. $25.00; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., $27.60 and Peoples Natural Gas $23.68.
From the Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund: Curtins TV, $335; Hollands Food Shop, $3.00;
N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $74.15; Skating, $120.00; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $11.08; Adams,
$2.15; H. Dornack & Son, $27.15; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $6.20 and Industrial Electronics
Assn. $38.20.
From the Parking Meter Fund; Williams -Printing Co., $10.00.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Rochester Post Bulletin, $18.00; Sheriff of
Orange County California, $4.50; Bruce E. Milton, $11.90; Gerald E. Cunningham, $37.00; M. F.
Little, $100.00; Louis Fahrman, $100.00; Theo. Franke, $100.00; Minnesota Bridge Co., $25.00;
Briese Steel & Building Material, $25.00; Kermit Hedman, Sheriff Ramsey County $1.65 and Don D.
Ross,.Sheriff County of St. Barbara, $4:40:
Upon motion -by Morris, second by Haas, the meeting was adgourned unti1'7:30 P. M. on
June 15, 1959.
Ci Clerk