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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 July 6th, 1959.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following members
being present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley and Wilkus.
Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the minutes of the meetings of June 15th and 24th,
1959 were approved.
Mr. Woodrow Hayes, Civil Defense Director, was present and stated that both he and Charles
Campbell; Assistant Civil Defense Director, were going to be gone for.the balance of the month and
requested permission to employ a secretary starting with July 7th thru July 31. He stated that he
had made arrangements and was able to get Carl Hooper. Alderman Tingley and Alderman Hanlon both
felt that matters like this should be.brought to the Council in time for them to give some study to
it. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Tingley, that the matter be tabled until the evening
meeting. All voted in favor thereof.
President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids
for the following projects:
Bids for the construction of.a sanitary sewer in llth Avenue Northwest from.67 feet North
of 6th Street Northwest to serve Northgate Shopping Center, Inc. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser,
Inc. in the amount of $7,962.20 and of Kasson Sewer and Water, Inc. in the amount of $8,997.50 were
each received and opened. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the bids were referred to the
Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for the construction of a storm sewer on 16th Street Northeast from North Broadway to
3rd Avenue Northeast; 17th Street Northeast from Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and in 3rd Avenue
Northeast from 17th to 19th Street Northeast. The bids of Carlisle.G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount
of $48,832.18, Allied Excavating Company, Inc, in the amount of $50,761.20 and Kasson Sewer Water,
Inc. in the amount of $52,932.00 were each received and opened. Upon motion,by.Hanlon, second by
McGuckin, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation
and report.
Bids for the construction of watermains, sanitary sewer, service lines, storm sewer, street
grading and surfacing in Southhome 2nd Sub -Division. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for a
sanitary sewer, $35,705.60, Storm Sewer $14,022.15 and Watermain $25,442.30 and of Quarve & Anderson
Company in the amount of $29,666.98 for the grading, base and bituminous surfacing and of Leon
Joyce in the amount of $28,605.70 for the grading, base and bituminous surfacing were each received
and opened. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the bids were referred to the Public Works
Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report, action on the above bids to be delayed
until July 20th.
Bids for the installation of air conditioning for the Council Chambers in the City Hall.
The bid of Alpek Sheet Metal Works in the amount of $9,571.00 with an alternate bid deducting
$4,695.00 for omission of one complete air conditioning system was,received and opened. Upon motion
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Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the bids were referred to the Internal Affairs Committee for tabulation
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and report. '
Bids for the furnishing of 10 air conditioning units in various city Ball offices. The
following bids were each received and opened and upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the
bids were referred to the Internal Affairs Committee for tabulation and report:
Mengedoth Sheet Metal Works: 3 8,000 BTU or more @ $278.20 each $ 834.60 Total
5 10,000 BTU or more @ $278 2 _,each 1391.00 Total
2 13,000 BTU or more @ $322.40 each `644:80 Total
Total Bid $ 2870.40.
Reichert Refrigeration Co. 3 8,000 BTU or more @ $235.50 each $ 706.50
5 10,000 BTU or more @ $274.00 each 1370'.00
- 2 13,000 BTU or more @ $306.00 each 612.M
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Total Bid $ 2688.50
Thompson Yaeger, Inc.: 3 8,000 BTU or more`@ $331.00 $ 993.00
5 10,000 BTU or more @ $318.00 1590.00
2 13,000 BTU or more @ $368.00 736:00
'Total Bid $ 3319.00
General Appliance & T. V.: 3 8,000 BTU or more @ $219.00 $ 657.00
5 10,000 BTU or more @ $245.50, 1227.50
2 13,000 BTU or more @ $273.50 ''54T00
Total Bid $ 2431.50
Nelson Tire-& Appliance Co.: 3 8,000 BTU or more @ $186.00 $ 558:00
5 10,000 BTU or more @ $234.00 1170.00
2 13,000 BTU or more @ $258.00 " '516:'00
Total Bid $ 2244.00
A letter from the Rochester Board of Realtors seeking an audience with the Council in regard
to "Off Street" Parking and Loading regulations was read. Alderman Hanlon stated that he felt they
should meet with the Planning and Zoning Cce-imission before it is brought before the Council. Upon
motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the letter was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the said Commission to meet with these people on this matter. All voted in favor thereof.
The resignation of Arnold-C. Anderson from the Rochester Police Department effective July
31st, 1959 was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the resignation was accepted.
A letter from C. C. Ludwig, Executive Secretary of the League of Minnesota Municipalities
thanking -the Council for the resolution of commendation which was sent to him and announced that
Orville C. Peterson would be the new Executive Secretary was read and President Kamm ordered the
same placed on file.
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President Kamm announced the appointment of'Stanley M. Morris, Albert J. Tingley and Wm. P.
McGuckin to the Board of Equalization for the year of 1959 the first meeting of the said Board
to be held at 10:00 o'clock A. M. on July 15th, 1959.
A letter from the Olmsted County Historical Society requesting permission to have the
marker Historic Rochester (nos on display in the 1st National Bank) placed on the lawn in front
of the City Hall. A motion was made by Hanlon that permission be granted and that the President
of the Council write the necessary letter to the Olmsted County Historical Society in -regard to
this -matter. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Tingley
who voted -"no"."
`.A petition.si'gned`by Miyme A. Schultheis and the Rochester Post Bulletin requesting than
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the Council adopt a resolution permitting use of non -conforming building or premises for a
distributing point for daily papers; property located at 15-- 7th Avenue Northwest was read.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon the petition was referred to the Board of Zoning.
A letter from Rochester West Company requesting permission to install a sanitary sewer,
watermain, storm sewer, rough grading and finish grading in Country Club Manor Sixth Addition
at their own expense was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the same was referred
to the Public Works Committee..
A letter from Hutchinson -Sauer, Inc. requesting permission to dow their own rought-
grading in Northgate Third Addition was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley, the same
was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare regarding H. S. Pattersori's appli-
cation.to drill a well was read. The letter stated that the application was incomplete1in that
it does not provide information as specified in Ordinance No. 647 and that it is the opinion of
the Board that the quality and quantity.of safe underground water in Rochester shall be protect-1
ed for and limited in use to wells developed by the City for use of the whole community and
further stating that Mr. Patterson's property is already connected to and is served by the
Rochester City water system; that no information has been submitted to the Board which indicates
that this service is not adequate for Mr. Patterson's needs and that the Board of Public Health
and Welfare recommends that his application be -denied. Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus,
the recommendation was accepted and the application was denied.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare regarding the application of.Robert
J. Thompson for an application to drill a well was read. The letter stated it was the under-
standing of this Board that Mr. Thompson's property is already connected to and is served by
the Rochester City water system. No information has been submitted to this Board which indicates
that this service is not adequate for Mr. Thompson's needs.. Therefore, the Rochester Board of
Public Health and -Welfare recommends that Mr. Thompson's application be denied-,"- Upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Haas, the recommendation was accepted and the application was denied.
R.N. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he thought the Ordinance'on drilling wells
needed revamping as he did not know that it actually provided for the refusal of a permit where
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municipal supplies are available. A motion was then made by Haas, second by Wilkus that this
matter be referred to the Board of Public Health and Welfare; Public Utility Board and the City
Attorney for study and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineer's endorsing the proposed
general development of the highway system in the Rochester area was read. Also a letter from
City Planning and Zoning Commission recommending that approval.be given to the relocation of
U. S. 52 from the interchange at the New U. S. 14 and 52 to the Intersection of U. S. 52 and
Proposed Interstate Route No. 90 near Marion was also read. President Kamm ordered the same
placed on file.
A letter from the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Couae3a:ag�ea4®ewrd»�
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as backing plans of State Highway Department in their plans for the belt line project was
read. President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
,A letter signed by Harold Witzke of the Town House regarding neglect of the.foot
approach on the north side of First Street Southeast between Broadway and 1st Avenue Southeast
was read. Upon motion by Hanlon second by Tingley the letter was referred to the Mayor and
City Attorney to contact the Railway Company to try to correct this.
The following resolutions were each read:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of said City be and is hereby
requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with PANELLIT,
INC., for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications of
MAIN CONTROL BOARD ADDITION;
the total amount of the said contract to be THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTEEN
DOLLARS ($3,71$.00) and the said Panellit, Inc., being the lowest responsible bidder."
- "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 WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP-
ORATION for the furnishing, in accordance with plans and specifications, of
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the total amount of the said contract to be THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY
SIX DOLLARS ($34,196.00) and,the said Westinghouse Electric Corporation being the
only bidder."
The same were approved, upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin.
A petition with'13 signatures of residents living on 3rd Street Southeast between llth
and 13th Avenue requesting that all ordinances as to setback lines be enforced when St. Francis
Church constructs additional classrooms wes read. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that
this had now been abandoned by St. Francis Church so President.Kamm ordered the letter placed
on file.
A petition with 14 signatures requesting that St. Francis church be restrained from •
using and denied access to a parking lot exit or entrance on 3rd•Street Southeast was read. Upon
motion by Haas, second by Tingley the petition was referred to the Security Committee.
A letter signed by._Henry J..Smalkowski requesting annexation of the property known as
the Big Boy Drive ,In located at 2nd Street and 20t} Avenue Southeast was read. Upon motion by
Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the Planning Commission.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimated cost of a sanitary sewer extension in llth
Avenue Northwest from 67 feet North of 6th Street.to Northgate Shopping Center, Inc. in.the amount
of $8,591 together with the preliminary estimate in the.amount.of $49,826.90 for the construction
of'a storm sewer in 16th Street Northeast from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast, 17th Street
Northeast from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and,in 3rd Avenue Northeast from 17th
Street to 19th Street Northeast were each read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on
file.
The proposed plat of Markay Addition was presented and the same was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin.
A letter from the Clement's•Chevrolet Company requesting a loading zone'in.front of
their garage was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the'matter was referred to
the Security Committee.
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A letter from the Library Board requesting the Council to provide 30-minute parking
meters on the West and North sides of the Library and to deputize the Library Custodian to erif
it was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the matter was referred to the Security
Committee.
A letter from M. L. Rennerfeldt Company requesting a yellow line painted on the curb
in front of their building at 1125 2nd Street Southwest, Renne's Ice Cream, was read. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by.McGuckin, the matter was referred to the Security Committee.'
A recommendation from the Public Works Committee recommending that the City Engineer's
Department be authorized to obtain engineering and technical services from the Minnesota Depart -
went of Highways during 1959 was read. Upoii motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the
was acceptedand a resolution was to be prepared.
A recommendation from the Public Works Committee recommending the following policy for
financing curb and gutter replacement was read:
1. In conformance with the Street Improvement policy previously approved,
the expected service lief of concrete curb or curb and gutter is considered
to be 30 years.
2. Curb or curb -and -gutter that is deemed to need replacement which is 30
years old or more be replaced as a local improvement project, and the
entire cost of its replacement be assessed to the abutting property.
3. Concrete curb or doncrete curb=and-gutter that is deemed to need
replacement prior to 30 years of service be replaced as a local improve-
ment project, and the replacement cost be assessed to the abutting property
in the proportion that its age bears to 30 years. The balance of the cost
to be borne by the Street and Alley Fund br the General Fund at the
Committee's descretion.
The Committee further recommended that the public funds from the Street & Alley or General Funds
necessary for this program be considered in the budget for the conning year. Upon motion Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to pre-.
pare an Ordinance setting forth the said policy.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the preliminary plat of Elton
Hills ih Sub -Division be approved was read.
recommendation was accepted.
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Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Tingley, the
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Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the meeting was adjourned for a 15 minute
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the final plat of Replat of
Bielenberg and Giese Fourth Addition be approved was read. A motion was made by Haas, second by
Wilkus, that the recommendation be accepted and a resolution be prepared approving the plat and
also a resolution vacating the streets.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the final plat of Hutching's
Replat be disapproved because the property is now divided into two lots, each 50 feet wide, which
are minimum width lots under Ordinance No. 1010, and no means of. developing a street or a private
driveway for this area which would not reduce the lot width below the minimum required by the
ordinance and further recommending that the existing brick structure, which is located on both
these lots, be removed with all haste and expediency to improve the environmental situation in
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this area was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon the recommendation was accepted and
disapproved.
the plat was
The question then arose as to who would follow up on the recommendations of the various
Committees such as obtaining deeds, options, vacating streets, etc. when such things are recommend-
ed by the various -Committee. Tom Moore, Planning Director, was instructed to make a few test
cases and see if such subjects had been carried out and report back to the -Council at the next
meeting.
The recommendation of the Public Works .Committee stating that the recognized the need
for an additional Fire Station to serve -Northwest Rochester and recommending.that funds, be pro-
vided in the 1960 - 1961 budget to acquire a site for this station was read.. Upon motion by.
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Wilkus, second by Haas, the recommendation was accepted and the Mayor, Fire Chief and the Planning
Commission were to investigate various parcels of land and report back to the Council on August
3rd, 1959. - -
The report of the City Engineer that.he had reviewed the petition requesting sanitary
sewer and watermain in 14th Street Northwest from the E. line of Block 1, Valleyhigh Addition to
a pint 110' east, that the improvement is feasible and recommending its construction as
"Sanitary Sewer in 14th Street Northwest from the E. line of Blk..l Valleyhigh Addition to a
point 80' East"; the watermain which has been constructed and the abutting project should be
charged a connection charge for this improvement at the -rate of $4.00-per foot for its frontage
of 901, the estimated cost, made without surveys or plans $176.00 was read together with a
recommendation from the Public Works Committee recommending its construction with one-half the
cost to be assessed against the petitioner and one-half to be deferred to the 72'.frontage .
immediately west and the connection charge of $360.00 for previously constructed watermain.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was accepted.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee submitting the following rules
for out -of -City travel exepnse was read: _
"1, TRAVEL. _
a. Personal Car. The rate for use of personal car shall be 7k�
per mile. No additional amount shall be paid for parking fees,
storage, toll fees or car servicing.
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b. Train, bus or plane fare. The,reimbursement shall be made for
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the exact fare at the Federal tax-exempt rate. Tax exemption
forms must be filed with carrier when purchasing ticket. Tax
exempt forms are on file at City Clerk's office.
2._MEALS.
The actual or reasonbale cost of meals not to exceed $6.00 per
Q day,
3. HOTEL or LODGING.
Reasonable hotel or lodging bills, excluding incidentals, evidenced
by a receipt, shall be reimbursed in full.
4. INCIDENTALS.
Items not itemized will not be allowed
All attendance by employees or officials of the City of Rochester at schools,
conventions or similar -activities shall require prior approval by the Common
Council. All other travel shall be approved by Department Heads."
by Wilkus, by Haas, the recommendation was accepted.
Upon motion second
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The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of George Pougiales to
have property at 618 3rd Street Southwest changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling
be denied was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved.
1. The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of C. Elizabeth Newhouse
to have property at 1308 1st Street Southwest changed from a residential,to a multiple dwelling
be granted was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation .was approved)
and a nearing was set for August 3rd, 1959 at 2;00 o'clock P. M. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid
of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction of a storm sewer in 16th Street N. E. from North
Broadway to 3rd Avenue N. E., 17th Street N.E. from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue N.E. and in 3rd
Ave.,N. E. from 17th Street N.E. -to 19th Street R.E. be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks)
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by. Hanlon, second by Tingley, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid
of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the extension of a sanitary sewer in llth Avenue Northwest from
67 feet North of 6th Street Northwest to -serve Northgate•Shopping Center, Inc. be accepted at.the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion.by
Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was approved.-
-The applications of David Fanning, Mrs. Edgar Nelson and Hotel Rochester for a license
to sell cigarettes at retail•and of David Fanning, Mrs. Edgar Nelson and Hotel Rochester for a
license to sell soft drinks were -each -read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Haas, the
were granted.
The applications of Ernest Zobel, Leonard Karsten and Donald Schones for a journeyman
hot water and steam fitter's license were each read and upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin,
the licenses were granted.
The applications of Robert B. Matheson, Jr., John E..Colgan and John R. Swenson for a
journman plumber's license were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the
licenses were granted. .
The application of Art's Auto Parts for a Junk Buyer''s'license was read and upon .
motion by McGuckin.-second by Morris, the license was granted.
The official bond of Robert R. Blakely in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Fidelity
and Casualty•Company of New York as surety was read and upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin,
the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted -and the same was ordered placed on file.
The following•contraet bonds were each -read and upon motion by Morris, 'second by.
McGuckin, the bonds•were referred to the Mayor for his -approval: Littrup Nielson in the amount
of $4,693.00 with the Ohio Farmer's Indemnity Company as surety; Vicker & Sorenson (2)•in the
amounts of $5,786.95 and $2,232.00 with the American Casualty Company as surety; Leon Joyce in
the amount of $5;385.70 with the Seaboard Surety Company as surety and Carlisle.G. Fraser, Inc.
(3) in the amounts of $1,312.40, $25,496.02 and $13,036.72-with the Federal Insurance Company as
surety.
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The following claims were read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the same
were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon
the -City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $131.75; R. V. Ehrick, $117.50; Alfred
Nelsen, $116.55; Marvin W. Price, $132.55; Monte's, $44.50; Trautner Sales Company, $27.00; Joyce
Nichols, $14.75; American Society of Planning Officials, $15:00; Charles Dornack, $43.50;,Paul-
Plante, $42.38; Wm. I,. Burrows, $41.63; Adam''s, $7.38; Ralph Ellingwood, $192.00; Russell C.
Andrews, $16.95; Eldreda Reiter, City Clerk, $24.77; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $151.02;
Garnet Spring, $67.02; Willetta E. Hoaglan, $86.80; The Oswald Publishipg Company, $,130.04;
The SanitaryCompany, $44.06; Walter C. Heins Agency,, .$32.00; Hayes Lucas, Lumber Company, $8.48;
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Bement Cahill Equipment Company, $153.90; Parkhill Brothers, $10.0,0;, Clerk of Municipal Court,,
$28.62; H. A. Rogers Company, $7.75; Fire & Safety, Inc., $87.50; Val Bjornson, State Treasurer,
$68.50; Beckley Business Equipment Company, $143.45; C. A. Cottingham,, $67.85; R. C. Drips Grocer
Company, $64.50; Trautner Sales Company, $136.54; Minute Car Wash, $3.50; Callaghan and Company,
$2.50; Cooperative Oil Company, $68.25; The Municipal Year Book, $10.00; Construction Bulletin,
$10.80; Harry H. Evans, $20.50; Gerald E. Cunningham, $2.60; Charles Campbell, $75.74; Alvinson,
Inc, $2.51; A. M. Ackerman; $20.35; Borchert Ingersoll;. Inc., $93..00; Shepherd's Citations, $28.00;
The Mayo Clinic, $119.73; Public Personnel Association, $125.00; Mathew Bender, $12.00; Minneapolis
Blue Printing Company, $53.57; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $5.90; LaVonne D. Petersdorf, $8.00; Forrest
Smith, $7.20; Robert R. Blakley, $82.50; Rundell Lumber Company, $49.62; China Hall, $3.00;
Robert Ludescher, $19.30; Chicago and N. W. Railway Company, $25.00; Bement Cahilll Equipment Co.,
$12.59; China Hall, $9.70; Arnold's Supply Company, $108.25; Robert B. Cooper, $4.7% Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $4.72; Welborn Welding Company, $1.25; Witte Transportation Company, $34.10;
The Kruse Company, $2.60; Gopher Welding Supply, $27.65; Reeve's Drug Store, $10.49; Beckley
Business Equipment Company, $35.55 and Ace Hardware, $42.73.
From.the Street & Alley.Fund: R.,C. Drips Grocer Company, $9.00; E. T. Watkins Electric
Motor Service, $1.62; Main City Testing and Engineering Lab, $80.00; Allen Truck & Implement
Company, $159.02; Harold's Auto Electric, $11.04; Ace Sign Company,. $48.00;,Universal Motors,
Inc., $5.55; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Company, $9.98; Clement's Chevrolet Company, $40.85;
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Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, $16.34; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $78.82; Universal
Motors, Inc., $33.55; Public Works Equipment Company, $131.26; Clement's Chevrolet Company,
$4.14; Farm and Home Safety Supply, $39.48; Roland Yennie, $128.00; Ray Yennie, $128.00; Doyle
Conner•Company, $7.00;.City of Rochester, P. U., $6.00; Clutch and Transmission Service, Inc.,
$118.00; Cooperative Oil Company, $6.35; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc., $114.73; Witte Transportation
Company, $2.75; Dodge Lumber Company, $102.49; Anderson Radiator Service, $37.40 and Ace Hard-
ware, $15.91.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Anderson Radiator Service, $1.10; Gopher Welding &
Supply Company,.$7.05; Poples Natural Gas Company, $20.32; Devoe & Raynolds,,Inc.,.$1.07;
Reuben H. Donnelly Corporation, $14.00; A4air Electric, $13.50; Indu$trial Towel & Garment
Service, $18.03; The.Linda Supply Company, $67.50; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $75.45; Fire & Safety
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Incorporated, $5.34; Mine Safety Appliance Company, $115.75; Fire Protection Dept., Oklahoma
State University, $7.64; Alexander Auto Electric, $.60; Massey's, $30.96; General Trading Company,
$22.23; Center Muffler and Seal Cover $10.65; K & M Auto Glass Company, $41.21; United Chemical
Company, -Inc., $64.95; S. M. Supply Company, $8.99; Johnson Pontiac Company, $.72; Fullerton
Lumber Company, $5.85; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.50; Ace Hardware, $6.66.
From the Police Protection Fund: Monte's; The Kruse Company, $5.76; REuben A. Reick,.
$55.00; Ilot S. Klomstad, $14.95; tars. Nick Kereakes, $15,00; Reeve's Drug Store, $6.84; Anderson'
Men's Wear, $167.90; 0 & B Shoe Store, $53.85; P. E. Romano, $64.00; M. C. Lawler's, $34.10;
Foot -So -Port Shoes, $23.95; Cronin Peterson Company, $163.30; Newman Kraft Studios, $23.00; Phil'f
Fix All, Inc., $33.90;Universal Motors, Inc., $97.35; Walker Hardware, $1.05; Arnold C. Anderson,
$24.60; Carl J. Briese, $24.90; Beckley Business Equipment Company, $17.50; Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$76.50; Weber & Judd Company, $15.05; Bill's Conoco, $5.40; Earl F. Nills, $40.00; Leo N. Herrick
and.Son, $22.25; Clement's Chevrolet Company, $87.53;Dr. T. 0. Wellner, M. D., $160.00; Minit Car
Wash, $32.95; Ace Hardware, $2.92;
From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $8.92; Fullerton Lumber Company,
$52.50; Woodruff Company, $9.76; Alexander Auto Electric Company, $.45; B. I. F. Industries, Inc.,
$57.95; Walter C. Hogenson, $29.25; Welborn Weldong Company, $6.30; Viker & Sorenson, $18.00;
Witte Transportation Company, $2.75; Foster Electric Company, $60.00; Dodge Lumber Company, $37.51'
Walker Hardware Company, $15.93; Power Supply Company, $46.52;.Ace Hardware, $18.27.
From the Auditorium Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $63.87; City of Rochester, P. U.
$57.20; Cal Smith,.Mgr. M. C.A.,; $14.36; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $86.90; Hillyard Sales Co!
$126.76; Squires Electric Supply, $2.74; Rochester Pulmbing & Heating Company, $7.50; Walter C.
Heins Agency, $116.10; Railway Express Agency, $6.84; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $1.96,
Whiting Press, Inc., $10.45; Pruett's Launders & Cleaners, Inc., $2.15; Peoples -Natural Gas Co.,
$13.24.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P. U, $14.85; City of Rochester, P. U.,
$81.62.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Clement's Chevrolet Company, $13.95; Ole's Floor Mart,
$108.00; Daering's Skelly Service, $11.45; Lyle Signs, Inc., $46.00; Swartchild and Company,
$6.46; Universl Motors, Inc., $1.60; Minit Car Wash, $1.25; The Rochester Visitor, $10.00;
Rochester Iron Works, $3.50; Williams Printing, $12.50; Ace Hardware; $5.08.
From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $7,51; City of Rochester,
P. U. $24.39; Walter C. Heins Agency, $49.00.
The recommendation of ttk e Public Works Committee stating that they had agar
reviewed the proposal to acquire Lots 1,3 „ 4,14,15,16 in Block 26 (less the east 34 feet of Lots
1 and 16, Block 26) Country Club Manor 6th Addition for public purposes; that they.are fully
aware of the fact that the Park Board does not want this property as a park site, however, they
still feel that the acquisition of this property will be an asset to the community in years to
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by the City Planning and Zoning Commission, was read. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by
Wilkus that the recommendation be approved. Alderman Hanlon, Chairman of the Public Works Committee,
stated that'the Committee.felt there was a great need for neighborhood parks and therefore they
felt that as long•as-it had been offered t.o.the City they should purchase it for public purposes
and then -if they so desired they could later transfer.it to the -parks. Alderman McGuckin stated
that the Park Board had said they did not want this land and did not think it sould be forced,on
them. A•roll call vote -was then taken on the.motion and Haas, Hanlon and Wilkus,voting "aye" and
McGuckin,.Morris, Tingley and Kamm voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion lost and the
recommendation not approved.
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The recommendation of the.Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed,the
petition.to annex lands.in the.Southeast Quarter of Section 25,,Township 107 North, Range 14 West,
(Mohn kand Hodge property Northeast) and that they concur with the recommendation of,the Planning
and Zoning Commission that it be annexed, was read. It was noted �hat,the Park Board Had been
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consulted regarding the need for possible parks in this area but no reply.had been received from
them. A motion was then
them. A motion was then made by Tingley, second by McGuckin, that the recommendation be tabled
until the meeting of July 20th, 1959 and that the President of the Council contact the Park Board
for a recommendation as to whether or not they want a park site in this area. All voted in favor
of the motion.
The recommendation of thk a Public Works Committee that the preliminary plat of Mohn &
Hodge Northeast Addition be granted preliminary approval subject to the recommendations of the
City Planning Director was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the same was referred
and tabled until the meeting to be held on July 20, 1959. All voted in favor k thereof.
Alderman Tingley stated that he had received a complaint that someone was throwing
excess materials and refuse into the Zumbro River and on the bank right next to -the Woodhouse
Brothers building. A motion was made by Tingley that the City Attorney be instructed to advise
whoever was throwing the material there that this constitutes a public nuisance and1must be
cleaned up and stopped. Hanlon seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.,
The matter of Leitzen Concrete Products removing everying from their old location
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on 14th Street Northeast was discussed. R. V. Ehrick, City Attoineys'informed them that this was
being done and everthing*was slowly disappearing.
A'motion was then'made by Tingley, second by Morris, that the meeting be adjourned
until 7:30 o'clock P. M. All voted in favor thereof: (The entire Council'then went to'the '
Mayor's office for an informal discussion on airport matters.
President Kamm called the meeting to order again at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Kamm, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris,
Tingley, Wilkus.
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President Kamm stated that the first order of business would be to read the fluorid-
ation ordinance for the second time; in view of the fact that there are a large number here, I
would like to say that we are interested in hearing statements only from legal residents in this
City, we do not ware to here from people that are not directly connected and ask if you would
restrict your statements to a maximum of three minutes because.there will be another time that
the ordinance will be read; he asked that when they made a statement that they come to the front,
give their name and address and stay within the three minute time limit so we can move along
and get into other business.
An Ordinance providing for the fluoridation of the public water supply of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, was then given its second reading.
The following people were then each heard:
Mr. Joseph Dingle of 736 - 13th Avenue Northeast, stated that he was President of the
Junior Chamber of Commerce and that he had been sent at the request of the Board of
Directors for the purpose of stating that they were behind the Council and Mayor
100%; that they had mailed ballots to their 300 members and as of this date they did
not have one ballot returned opposing fluoridation.
Mr. Ernest Kottke of 226 - 15th Avenue Southeast, opposed the fluoridation of water
and read several paragraphs from a book entitled "Our Daily Poison" by Leonard
Wickendem and suggested that others read this book.
Mrs. Mary E. Palen of 709 - 8th Street S.. E.also opposed the program of fluoridation.
Dr. R. Quentin Rover of 1005 - 7th Avenue N. E. stated that he was Chairman of the
Olmsted School Health Committee and that this committee was composed of the principal
educators of our public schools and parochial schools in the City of Rochester and
Olmsted County, principal health educators of this area and parents interested in
the health of our children; this group is primarily concerned with the good health
of our children and would like to report that the Olmsted School Health Committee has
gone on record to favor and support the program of fluordiation of our city water
supply.
Mrs. John S. Welch of 1520 - 5th Street S. W. stated that she was present as a mother
and would like to see fluoridation in the water and would like to compliment and
congratulate the Mayor and Council on the action taken.
Mrs. Lawrence Hneley of 1654 3rd Avenue Northeast stated that she had faith in the
physicians in the City of Rochester and also had faith in this Council that they would
see that we have fluoridation in the Water system in the City of Rochester.
Mrs. Louis Smith of 1634 - 3rd Avenue N. E. stated that she was speaking as a
grandmother, that she had five grandchildren, they did not live in the City of
Rochester but hopted that by the City of Rochester having fluoridation it would set
an example for the city where her grandchildren live.
Mr. Thomas Stanton of 1532 loth Avenue Northeast stated that he came from New York
q about two years ago, that they had fluoridation where he came from and he could see
rio ill effects.from it and therefore was for it 100%.
Mrs. James Bastrop of 1510 Damon Court stated that she apoke as a mother and housewife
and was very much in favor of fluoridation.
Dr. C. F. Schlotthauer of 1431 1st Street N. W. stated that he wished to thank the
Council, he did not have any children in Rochester but was interested in all children
in Rochester, and hoped that the Council would see fit to carry on and approve
fluoridation.
Mr. George Melrose of 1523 - 6th Street S. W. stated that he personally had written a
letter to the Council in fjavor of fluoridation but tonight he was representing the
Central Council of P.T.A. and he was asked to.bring their support to the measure.
Miss Anna Wein of 5042 4th Street S. W. a teacher of health'in the local public
spools for a elong time and felt that the children of Rochester should have the
advantage of fluoride in the water.
Mr. Hartley Barry of 305 15th Avenue S. W. was present as a citizen and father of
two and wished to voice his most enthusiastic support of the Council's action so
far in seeing that his children and other children in Rochester have fluoridation
in their water.
Mr. Robert Cory of 1718 3rd Avenue Northeast, representing ty he Citizen's -Committee
for fluoridation, and stated that the assertion is usualky made that'"fluoride thould
be put to a referendum for all people of ,the City to decide" but he definitely felt
that the Council should assume the responsibility of making such a decision and hoped
that the Council would follow through.on the program of fluoridation.
Wm. Walton of 1514 72 Avenue Northeast stated that he was very anxious for fluoridation
for his children on recommendation of his dentist.
A motion was then made by Haas that in view of the fact that the City Attorney informs us that
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the Charter makes no provision for submitting this to a referendum vote, moves that the rules be
suspended and the ordinance be given its third and final reading. Wilkus seconded the motion and
upon roll call and Morris voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion lost. Mayor Smekta
stated that he did not feel this ordinance should be given its third reading as people should be
allowed to be heard on August 3rd if they so desired. Dr. N. A. Christensen, President of the Board
of Public Health & Welfare, stated that he appreciated the efforts of the Councilmen but also
thought the ordinance should have a third reading under regular procedure so that no one could take
offense.- There was no one else present wishing to be heard so President Kamm declared the
discussion on fluoridation closed.
President Kamm then stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects:
Hearing on construction of a sanitary sewer, water main, service lines, storm sewer,
street grading and surfacing in Southhome 2nd Sub -Division. There was no one present wishing to be
heard but as long as action on bids was deferred, the hearing was continued until the meeting of
July 20, 1959.
Hearing on construction of concrete sidewalks at 20 separate locations. There was
no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on grading and surfacing of loth Street Southeast from.the west line of
Southgate Addition to 16th Avenue Southeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard.President
Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for sanitary sewer on 6th Street S. W. from a
point 190 feet west of 15th Avenue S. W. to a point 450 feet west; and in Block 2, Dresbach's
Addition; 14th Avenue Southwest; .15th Avenue Southwest; 8th Street Southwest and along T. H. #52.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially
closed.
Hearing on.the proposed assessment for construction of Part I of Country Club Manor
Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer from Cascade Creek to 8th Avenue Northwest. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 1, Block 32; Lots 1-18, Block 2 and
Lots 1-16, Block 3, Northgate 3rd Addition from a.residential to a commercial zone and Lots 17-24,
Block 3, Lots 1-7, Block 4, Lot 1-11, Block 5, Lots 1-10, Block 6 and Outlots 1 and 2, Northgate
3rd Addition from a residantial to a multiple dwelling zone. The recommendation of the Zoning
Board that this petition be granted was again read. There was no one present wishing to.be heard.
A motion was theft made by Tingley, second by Morris, that the recommendation of the Zoning Board
be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone
change. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning of Lot 1, Block 3, Cascade Plaza from a
residential to a multiple dwelling zone. The recommendations of the Zoning Board and the City
Planning and Zoning Commission that this petition be granted were each read. Mr. David Wkeksel
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property and felt if this were changed to multiple dwelling and a six-plex was built on it that
it devaluate his property and he was definitely against this change in zoning. Tillie Prestegard
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of 417 - 12th Avenue N. W. was also present and opposted the requested change in zoning. Mr. Bill
Leach, representing the petitioners Mr. Mark Luneman and Mr. Cedric F. Manley, was also present;
he stated that in the deed they had put a stipulation that no higher than a one story building
would be erected on this lot, that they planned on a 3 or 4 apartment building but it would be no
higher than one story; he also said that off street parking was provided in the entire area of
Cascade Plaza. Mr. Luneman and Mr. Manley were also each heard. A motion was then made by
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Wilkus, second by McGuckin, that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be approved and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. Upon roll call
and all voting in favor thereof, except Hanlon who voted "no", President Kamm declared the motion
carried.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 12 and
Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 in Block 13, Head �` McMahon's Addition (both sides of 4th St. S.W.
between 5th and 6th Avenue S.W.) from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone. The recommenda-
tion of the Zoning Board that this petition be granted was also read. A motion was made by
Tingley, second by Wilkus, the recommendation of the Zoning Board was approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to 1prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in
favor thereof, except Hanlon who voted "no". (There was no one presentwishing to be heard).
Hearing on establishing of uniform setback lines in South Home 2nd Addition; Lots 1 .
through 16 in Block 3 and Lots 4 through 11 in Block 4 - 30 feet; and all other lots in South
Home Second Addition - 25 feet. The recommendations of the Zoning Board and the City Planning
and Zoning Board that these setback lines be established were read. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, that the recommendat-
ions be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution establishing the
said setback lines. All voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Stanley Mohn was present and inquired why their petition to annex lands in the
Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 107 North, Range 14 West (Mohn and Hodge property N. E.)
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was being held up; this petition was presented almost a whole year ago and he could see no reason
why it should take so long. A motion was then made by Wilkus that the action taken this afternoon
to table the recommendations of the Public Works Committee regarding the petition to annex lands
in S. E. 'k, Section 25, T107N, R14W (Mohn and Hodge Property N. E.) and approval of the prelimin-
plat of this area be reconsidered. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the petition to annex lands in
S. E. k, Section 25, T107N, R14W (Mohr and Hodge Property N., E.) be approved and the land be
annexed was again read. A motion was made by Haas, second by Wilkus, that the recommendation be
approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land. The
matter of -obtaining a park site in this area was discussed, and a motion was made by Hanlon that
the above motion be amended to include that the President of. the Council contact the Park Board
and see if there is a necessity for a park on this property. Tingley seconded the motion and all
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voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the motion carried. A roll call vote was then
taken on the original motion as amended and all voting "aye", President Kamm declared the motion,
as amended, carried.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had reviewed the
preliminary plat of Mohn and Hodge NortheastAddition and recommend that the plat be granted pre-
liminary approval was again read. A motion was made by Haas, second*by Wilkus, that the
recommendation be approved and the plat be granted preliminary approval. All voted in favor
thereof.
The matter of the acquisition of Lots 1, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16"in Block 26 (less the east
34 feet of Lots l and 16, Block 26( Country Club Manor 6th Addition was again brought up. Hanlon
stated that he felt there was a definite need for this land and thought it should be bought for
public purposes. A motion was made by Hanlon directing the City Attorney to get an extension of
the period of option one month onthis land. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof.
Alderman McGuckin stated that he had made a study of Lots 7 and 8, Block 15, in
Cumming's Addition, now owned by the City, and found that they were not being used for any public
purpose and thought probably they should be sold and the money used for the purchase of other
lands needed. The question as to whether this land would be in the path of the new proposed
highway in this area was raised and C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, reported that it was not
improbable. It was decided to take no action on this until the plans for the highway are more
complete.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance regulating the storage, collection and disposal
of refuse; providing for the licensing of refuse collectors; and prescribing penalties for the
violations of its provisions", was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Haas, second by Wilkus, that the said ordinance be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said ordinance duly passed
and adopted.
The recommendation of the Security Committee that the present membership of the Board
of Public Health and Welfare be increased from six to seven by increasing from two to three the
number of doctors of medicine included on the Board and that the ordinance be revised generally so
as to improve the language and make the sj ame more complete in technical detail, was read. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon; the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney'was
instructed to prepare an ordinance making the recommended changes. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that the bid of Alpek Sheet
Metal Company in the amount of $4,876.00 be accepted for the furnishing of air conditioning for
the City Hall Council Chambers was read. Alderman Morris stated that their committee recommended
that this bid be accepted but they still felt it would be better to wait until money was budgeted
for this as it would
take at
least a moiith to install it
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the summer would be almost over
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upon roll call and Haas, Hanlon, Wilkus and Kamm voting "aye" and McGuckin, Morris and Tingley
voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion carried and the recommendation approved.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that the bid of Nelson Tire &
Appliance for b in the amount of $1,170.00 and General Appliance & TV Inc. for a and c in the
amount -of $1,204.00 he accepted for the furnishing of window air conditioning units for the
various city hall offices was read. A motion was made by Tingley, second by McGuckin, that the
recommendation be approved and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm
declared the recommendation approved.
Mr. Clifford Aaby of 1512 - 14th Avenue Southeast was present andstated that he felt
he was charged to much for his assessment and questioned why.the lots on the east side of llth
Avenue had not been assessed. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that the committee had
looked into this several times and it is their opinion that the lots on the east side of llth
Avenue are not being developed now and the, total cost of the project'is against the lots that
have been developed.
James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, stated that the Baptist Church located on 3rd
Avenue S. W. 'south of 2nd Street, was planning on removing the trees along the east side of the
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church because they were dangerous and: -requested that the parking along this street be changed
from diagonal to parallel and that they would like to have passenger loading zone on this street
if tt is changed to parallel. Alderman Haas, Chairman of the Security Committee, verbally
recommended that this change be made. A motion was then made by Tingley that the City Attorney
be instructed to change the parking on the west side of 4th Avenue S. W. in the -north half of the
block between 2nd Street and 3rd Street S. W. to parallel and a loading zone be granted to the
First Baptist Church. Morris seconded the motion and all voted'in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Hanlon complimenting the Security Committee on the fine
work hhey had done in establishing parallel parking in the downtown area and referred to the said
committee for stiudy the possibility of abolishing all diagonal parking in the downtown area, on
1st Avenue N. W. from West Center to the R. R. tracks and on 2nd Street S. W. and S. E. from 2nd
Avenue S. W. to the R. R. tracks. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in'favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Wilkus that we compliment Alderman Hanlon on the last
motion he just made. Hanlon seconded the motion. Upon roll call Haas, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus
and Kamm voting "no" and Hanlon and McGuckin voting "aye", President -Kamm declared the motion lost.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and all voting in favor
thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Panellit,
Inc. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,'resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Westing-
house Corporation. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction of a sani
sewer in llth Avenue Northwest from 67 feet north of 6th Street Northwest to serve Northgate
Shopping Center, Inc. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting bid df Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for construction of a storm
sewer on-16th Street N. E. from North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast, 17th Street Northeast from
North Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and in 3rd Avenue Northeast from 17th Street to 19th Street
Northeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Alpek Sheet Metal Works for installation of air condition-
ing for the Council Chambers in the Rochester City Hall. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bids of Nelson Tire & Appliance Company and General Appliance
and T. V. Inc. for the furnishing of air conditioning units in various city hall offices. Upon
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Resolution approving pland ana specifications and ordering bids for construction of
concrete sidewalks at 20 separate locations "Project ,#1-1059 Sidewalk". Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the following local improvement(s): The
construction of a sanitary sewer on 6th Street Southwest from a point 190 feet West of 15th Avenue
Southwest to a point 450 feet West; and in Block 2 Dresbach's Addition; 14th Avenue Southwest;
15th Avenue Southwest; 8th Street Southwest and along Trunk Highway No. 52. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the following local improvement(s):
Construction of Part 1 of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer from Cascade Creek to 9th
Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer's Department to obtain engineering and
technical services from the Minnesota Department of Highways during 1959. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Haas, resolution adopted..
Resolution authorizing reinvesting of Permanent Improvement Fund money in U. S.
Treasury Bills. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution deteanining adequacy of improvement:::petition, receiving preliminary report,
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the
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following improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th Street Northwest from the E.
line of Block 1, Valleyhigh Addition to a point 80.feet East. Upon motion by-Wilkus, second by
McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement(s): Constructionof a sanitary sewer in 14th Street Northwest from the East
line of Block 1, Valleyhigh Addition to a point 89 feet East. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment for the following local improvement(s): Construction of a watennain, service connections,
grading and surfacing on 10k and llth Avenue Southeast; llth and 11� Street Southeast in
Gonderman & Thiel's Addition and Schartau's Replat. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve -I
ment(s): Construction of a watermain; service connections, grading and surfacing on 10'k and llth
Avenue Southeast; llth and 112 Street Southeast in Gonderman & Thiel's Addition and Schartau's
Replat. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ment(s): Construction of a watertower to be located on the east side of 18th Avenue Northwest
approximately 1250 feet'North of the present City Limits together with the necessary trunk line
to connect said water tower with City'water'system on 18th Avenue Northwest. (Deferred assessment -
Sunset Terrace'2nd Addition). Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement(s): Grading and Paving of 13th Street Northwest from North Broadway to
Cascade Creek. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment for the folowing local improvement(s): Construction'of a watertower to be located on the
east side of 18th Avenue Northwest approximately 1250 feet'North of the'present City limits to-
gether with the necessary trunk line to connect said water tower with City water system on'18th
Avenue Northwest (Deferred Assessment -Sunset Terrace 2nd'Addition). Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving the plat to be known and designated as Replat of Bielenberg and
Giese Fourth Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $67,596.69 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
the State of Minnesota, Commissioner of Aeronautics. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,000.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Charles R. Hutchinson, Elsa B. Hutchinson and Hutchinson -Sauer Company. R. V. Ehrick,i
City Attorney, reported that this paid for the land but the matter of who was to pay for the
assessments had not been disposed of yet, Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Alderman Tingley was excused at 10:30 P. M.
Resolution appropriating $7,300.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to E. J. Foster, R. J. Arend, J/ 0. Dalsbo, Myrtle Foster, Mary Arend and Amelia Dalsbo.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,580.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Clement's Chevrolet Company. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $360.44 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made 'to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,939.72 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $3,989.05 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
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Littrup Neilson, Inc. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,756.61 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,222.12 from the P. I. R. Rund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,935.52 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,115.54 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,897.20 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Viker & Sorenson, Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $42,300.08 from the -Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Palda.-& Sons. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,034.20 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
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payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropraiting $56,744.48 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Palda & Sons, Inc. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,789.98 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,645.42 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $38,866.97 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $42,214.75 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
the Sinking Fund. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $300.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle
G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second -by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $3,315.00 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Clement's Chevrolet Company. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,469.96 from.the Band Fund and ordering payment made to John
Weis & Son. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,591.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
The J. M. Cleminshaw Company. Upon motion by,McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appoopriating $1,600.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Ladislas Segoe; Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,240.94 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Edward Mahoney. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,266.26 from the Geneal Fund and ordering payment made to
Whiting Press, Inc., $281.55; N. W. Refining Co., $684.71 and Richard E. White $300.00. Upon
motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,991.52 from the General Fund and ordering payment made,to
Litchfield Steel Company, $436.10; John Wood Company, $921.80 and Phillippi Equipment Company,
$633.62. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,098.98 from the General Fund, $151.96 from the S & A Fund
and $445.72 from the Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to First National Bank $446.72;
Socony Mobil Oil Company, $209.66 and Standard Oil Company, $2,051.28. Upon motion by Morris,
second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $852.98 from the Police Protection Fund and $9,800.00 from
the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Public Utility Fund, $9,800.00; Harold's
Auto Electric, $667.98 and Lee E. Graham, $245.00., Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8.80 from the General Fund; $355.97 from the Street & Alley
Fund and $12.70 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to H & H Electric Company, $234.66
and Firestone Stores, Inc, $368.67. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $38,693.49 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,201.33 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $754.78 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Louis Bennett $254.78 and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce $500.00. Upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $966.43 from the Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to
Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $211.43 and William Riede11,.$755.00. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $511.00 from the General Fund, $6,158.06 from the Street &
Alley Fund and $15.30 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel
Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $232.11 from the General Fund and $67.89 from the Parking Meter
Fund and ordering payment made to Stanley F. Drips, Postmaster. Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution apporpriating $15,571.48 from 'the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.:
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Resolution appropriating $7,764.44 from the P. I. R. Fund $39505.52 and from the Permanent
Improvement Fund $4,258.92 and ordering payment made to E. C. Bathers & Associates. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted..
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of'proposed assessment
for the following local improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer, strom sewer, service
connections, watermain, grading and surfacing in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ment(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, service connections, watermain, grading
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and surfacing in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,992.52 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution vacating and abandoning portions of 15�, 16 and 16k Avenues Northwest and
llth Avenue Northwest in Bielenberg & Giese's Fourth Addition. Upon motion•by Morris, second by
Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Construction of a curb and gutter on
the North side of llth Avenue Northwest abutting Lots 16, 179* 18 and 19, B1ock'l, Thomas' Addition.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for'determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Establish grade and surface with
crushed rock an alley thru Block 2'from 6th Avenue Northwest to the west line of Block 2 and along
the West side of Block 2 of Cook's Subdivision. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution
adopted.
Resoltuion appropriating $19,543.78 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Morris, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,142.40 from the General Fund, $83.45 from the S & A Fund,
$255.91 from the Fire Protection Fund', $1,450.54 from the Sewer Fund and $5,424.62 from the
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Rochester, Public Utilities, $7,723.78 and N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $1,197.20. Upon motion
Wilkus, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted. ,
Report of the City•Weighmaster for the month of June, 1959 showing fees collected for
weighings in the amount of $111.30 was read and President'Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the Building Inspector showing'fees collected in the amount of $690.00, of
the Electric Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued in the amount of
$296.25 and of the Plumbing Inspector•shwoing fees collected for plumbing permits issued in the
amount of $226.50 and sign permits issued in the amount of 06.48 for the month of,June were each
read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending June 19th, 1959 showing
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total fees collected $2,595.00 and total remitted to City Treasurer $1,284.50; for the week
ending June 26, 1959 showing total fees collected $2,322.80 and total remitted to the City
Treasurer $1,200.60 and for the week ending July 3, 1959 showing total fees collected $2,137.40
and total remitted to the City Treasurer $1,303.40 were each read and having been approved by
the City Attorney, the same were ordered placed on file.
A resolution amending the comprehensive resolution adopted by the Common Council on
July 21, 1958, establishing parking and parking meter regulations and provisions pursuant to
Ordinance No. 871, as follows, was read:
(1) Subsections ae. and ai. of Section (2) NO PARKING ZONES,.are hereby
Ord amended so as to read in their entirety as follows:
"ae. On the West side of 3rd Avenue Southwest from 5th Street to
6th Street at all times; and on the West side of 3rd Avenue
Southwest for a distance of 200 feet, more or less, North
of 5th Street on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m."
"ai. On the North side of 5th Street Southwest between 3rd Avenue
and 4th Avenue and between 7th Avenue and 9th Avenue at all
.times.
A motion was made by Hanlon, second by Mc.Guckin, that thejsaid resolution be adopted as read,
and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
A resolution assigning part of Lot 37, Auditor's Reglat A to the Park Department for
park purposes, was read. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, that the resolution be
adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the -said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use k and height of buildings and the arrangement'of building on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan(changing the west 38 feet of the north 169'feet of Lot 3, Block 13 and the east
25 feet of the north 169 feet of Lot 4, Block 13, j1m. McCullough's Addition to multiple dwelling
zone - 718 West Center Street) was given its second reading.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan (changing Lots 3 and 4, Block 12, Head & McMahon's Addition to multiple dwelling
zone - 522 - 4th Street S. W.) was given its second reading.
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 presented. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that this was being held
up waiting a recommendation from the Mayor's Parking & Traffic Committee in regard to axle
weight. A motion was then made by Hanlon that the ordinance be tabled and the Mayor's Parking &
Traffic Committee be requested to bring a recommendation on the axle weight to the meeting on
July 20, 1959. Wilkus seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
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health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location, size, use, and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan (changing Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 1, Kreter's Replat to multiple dwell-
ing zone) was again presented. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, the same was tabled until
the meeting of Jujly 20th, 1959. All voted in favor thereof.
The following letter from the Rochester Airport Commission was then read:
"Members Common Council
(jity of Rochester
Rochester, -Minnesota
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Airport Commission held on Tuesday, June 30, 1959 on motion
duly passed two recommendations were made for Council consideration. In each case
these recommendations.are the result of somewhat complicated situations and accord-
ingly require explanation.
Recommendation #I.
The Council approve a change order on the water distribution system to replace
4" mains with 6" mains and add two hydrants ---cost $5,405_.00.
Several months ago the Airport Commission questioned the flexibility of the
original water distribution design. Although the original design would serve
immediate purposes it appeared that certain modifications would provide a better
system. Complete modification involves larger mains, more hydrants as outlined
above, plus a ground mounted storage tank and different pressure pumps. The
original plan called for a buried storage tank. The total cost for complete
modification is $25,000.00.
At the time this study was being made the original water system plans had been
incorporated with all of the building plans and were being studied by State and
Federal Agencies. To introduce changes at that time would have delayed all plan
approvals and consequently the decision was -made to accomplish the modification
later by change order.
The Commission has obtained approval of the change in mains and hydrants from
the FAA, but to date there has been no positive assurance of State and Federal
participation in the extra costs. The contractor, however, should be notified
at an early date concerning the change in mains and hydrants and, consequently,
the Commission is requesting that this change be approved now. Steps will be
taken to obtain -Federal and State.participation for this change as well as
approval of and participation in the complete modification. If Federal and
State participation is obtained the cost to the City for the complete modifi-
cation will be slightly over $4,000.00.
Recommendation #II.
The Council approve, as the'Commission has, a recommendation of the Architects
and the City Attorney, that the Renner Well Drilling Company be authorized to
abandon the partially completed well at the New Airport, move to a new location
and start a new hole. A copy of the Architects and Attorneys report is attached
hereto.
Acceptance of this krecomendation will result in additional costs of
approximately $2,400.00. * It is expected that State and Federal participation
will be available to defray 5/6 of this cost.
The Renner concern will at its cost provide additional facilities required
at the new site, such as a well house, additional mains, discharge pipes,
electrical lines and heating coils.
Yours very truly,
/s Fred W. Schuster, Chairman
Airport Commission"
Each item was discussed separately. Item #1 - that the Council approve a change order on the
water distribution system to replace 4" maines with 6" &ains and add two h#drants at a.cost of
$5,405.00 was discussed; Hanlon questioned as to why the 6" mains were not in the original plans
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and also wondered where the responsibility lies. A motion was then made by Haas, second by
McGuckin, that the recommendation be approved. -Upon roll call Haas, McGuckin, Morris and Kamm
voted "Aye", Haas abstained from voting, and Tingley and Wilkus voting "no", President Kamm
declared the motion carried and the item #1 of the xecommendation approved.
Item #2 in regard to the well contract in the amount of $2,400.00 was then discussed,
and the following letter was read:
"Rochester Airport Commission
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
In re: Well Contract
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to.your instructions, representatives of Ellerbe & Company andlthe City
Attorney's office made contact by letter and telephone and'held several meetings with
representatives of the Max Renner Well.Company, Inc. and St. Paul Fire and Marine
Insurance Company (Performance bond surety) relative to the construction of the well
on the•new municipal airport site.
As the result of these meetings, it is possible to state that although considerable
time and money have been expended by the contractor in drilling the present well shaft
that now exists on the airport site, the expenditure of further time and money in an
attempt to bring this shaft into conformance with the plans and specifications and
complete the well at this location is not warranted.
It is the position of the contractor that while the underground formations were
found to be at the locations indicated in the specifications, the loosness or mobility
of certain of these formations and the fissures encountered were beyond all reasonable
expectation and that the only satisfactory way to construct a well in this location
is to extend the 16 inch casing from a depth of 90 feet to a depth of approximately
380 feet.
It is the position of Ellerbe & Company that while it is not an impossibility to
construct the well under the original plans and specifications on which the contract
was•let, nevertheless the status of the underground formations as they were actually
encountered is such that a change in the specifications to provide 16 inch casing to
a depth of 380 feet can in -good conscience be justified.
The completion of the well at the new airport site is long overdue and our
meetings with the Max Renner Well Company, Inc. have had as their primary purpose a
solution to a rather difficult situation that has arisen and has been complicated by
the commencement of construction of the terminal building.
The following solution to this situation is agreeable to the Max Renner Well
Company, Inc. and is recommended to the Airport Commission and the Common Council:
(1) The contractor will comence the construction of a new well shaft on a
site to be located by the architects and engineers approximately 50 feet from
the -present shaft and will complete a well at this new location not later than
January 1, 1960.
(2) The contractor will fill in at his own expense the old well shaft in
accordance with the regulations of the Minnesota Department of'Health.
(3) The contractor will provide at his own expense a well house according to
plans and specifications to be approved by the City's architects and engineers
at a cost not to exceed $1,300. The contractor will also furnish at his own
expense well house heat at a cost not to exceed $200, will furnish electric
service to the well house at a cost not to exceed $750 and will provide discharge
pipe at his own expense at a cost not to exceed $300.
(4) The City will make changes in the specifications as follows: incrwse item
1 (furnish and install 16 inch 0. D. casing) from 90 feet to 380 feet; decrease
item 3 (drilling bore hole 15 1/4 inches) from 720 feet to 440 feet.
It is estimated that the additional cost to the City for this proposed compromise
settlement will be approximately $2,400. The contractor has agreed to extend the 16
inch casing to the depth of 380 feet at the same unit price bid so that the only cost
to the City will be the extension of the 16 inch casing to the new depth of 380 feet
less the credit which will be obtained from the reduction of item 3.
It is the opinion of your City Attorney and Ellerbe & Company that this
settlement.is in the best interest of the City.
Very truly yours,
CITY ATTORNEY ELLERBE & COMPANY
/s R. V. Ehrick /s J. F. Brengman
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Haas, second by McGuckin, that item #2 of the
recommendation be accepted. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, to amend the
above motion that we approve the change order but still would like to empower the City Attorney to
explore further whose responsibility this change order is, the architect or the well driller. All
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reconsider the amendmenk t part of the motion; all voted in favor thereof, except Hanlon who voted
"no". A motion was then made by Haas, second by McGuckin, that the recommendation of the Airport
Commission be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a stipulation or
agreement with Renner Well Company in accordance with the recommendation. Upon roll call Haas,
McGuckin, Morris, Tingley and Kamm voting "aye" and Hanlon and Wilkus voting "no", President Ka
declared the motion carried and the recommendation approved.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that the Legislature had adopted a bill providing
that the City can employ part time school traffic supervision outside of the Police Department and
not under Civil Service. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, this was referred to the
Security Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
The matter of the establishing of a traffic bureau was again discussed. A motion was
made by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, that the Judge of Municipal Court be requested to report back
to the Council on July 20, 1959 as to how soon he expects to have definite plans for the traffic
bureau. All voted in favor of the motion.
The request of Woody Hayes, Civil Defense Director, for appointment of a temporary
director for the balance of the month while he is on vacation was again discussed. A motion was
made by Hanlon that the Civil Defense Director be authorized to appoint a temporary Director of
Civil Defense, effective July 7 and until the end of the month, at a sala)pty of,$50.00 per month.
IJcGuckin seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock
P. M. on July 20, 1959. All voted in favor thereof.
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