HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-196048.2 Record of Official Proceedings of the •Common Council
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City, on March 219
1960.
President Kamm called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the following members
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being present: President Kaffir, Aldermen Haas, Hanlon, McGuckin, Morris, Tingley, Wilkus.
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Upon motion by Morris, seconded by Tingley, the minutes of the meetings of March
7th, 9th and 14th, 1960 were approved.
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President Kamm stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for the following:
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Bids for furnishing four patrol cars for use in the Rochester Police Department. The
bids of Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $5,185.00; Adamson Motors Inc. in the amount
$4,263.20 and Universal Motors $4,500.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Hanlon,
second by McGuckin, the same were referred to the City Security Committee and the Chief of Police
for tabulation and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
Bids for paving, sidewalk and curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from 2nd
Avenue Northeast to North Broadway. The bids of Doyle Conner Company in the amount of
$38,482.20 and Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $39,391.48 were each received
and opened and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, the same were referred to the Public
Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. All voted in favor
thereof.
Proposals for being designated as City Depositories. The proposals of the First
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National Bank to be designated as a depository for the funds of the City of Rochester in the
sum of $600,000.00; Olmsted County Bank & Trust CotApany to be designated as a depository for
the funds of the City of Rochester in the sum of $400,000.00; Rochester State Bank to be des-
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ignated as a depository for the funds of the City of Rochester in the sum of $100,000.00; and
Northwestern National Bank to be designated as a depository for the funds of the City of
Rochester in the sum of $600,000.00. A motion was made by Morris, second by Tingley, that the
proposals be accepted and.the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution accepting the
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collateral of the said banks. All voted in favor thereof.
The following letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare was then read:
"The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The application for state aid for the support of the Mental Health Clinic
for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 1960 require es. the inclusion of
two documents which are new to this application; These documents are: 1) a
certified copy of a resolution by each.of the two participating part]Les,
namely the Rochester City Council and the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners
expressing the intent to enter into an agreement for the support of the clinic,
the period of participation -and the basis for withdrawal by either party.
Samples of the two documents are attached hereto.
Also transmitted herewith is a copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal
year of the state beginning July 1, 1960. This budget is prepared on the
same basis of operation as in the past year with the following exception:
the apprxoximate $5,360 increase in the total of the budget is due,to the
dontinuation of salary, telephone and housing costs for a demonstration
marriage counseling project which the Board statted on March 1, 1960 with
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lapsed money from the 1959-60 appropriation for the Mental Health Clinic.
The budget proposes to finance this project during 1960=61 with some of
these unexpended funds and fees from patient services matching the state -
aid funds.
Representatives of the Board and of the Community Mental Health Board
will be happy to meet with you to give any explanations necessary on this
request.
Yours very truly,
/s N. A. Christensen, M.D., President
Board of Public Health and Welfare"
Dr. N. A. Christensen was present and explained that an application for state aid support°of
the clinic required a resolution adopted by the Council and the Olmsted County -Board of
Commissioners expressing their intent to enter into such an agreement. Dr. Paul Wilson,
Psychiatrist, also spoke and presented a proposed resolution be be adopted by the Council. A
motion was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that this resolution be adopted. Aldermen
Tingley stated that thig might be a good thing but this was the first'he had heard of it and
also did not think they should bind the next Council. A motion was then made by Wilkus that
this be tabled until April 18th and the City Security Committee and Internal Affairs Committee
make a study of the same in the meantime. Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof, except Hanlon who voted "no".
A letter from Ivan Gilchrist of the Webb Oil Company requesting approval of drawings
of the proposed service station construction by the Webb Oil Company on the property situated
at the northwest corner of the intersection of 3rd Avenue Southeast and 3rd Street Southeast
was read. Mr. Iverson, Attorney for Webb Oil Company, was also present and inquired if anyfang
further had been done about changing the zoning of this property. President Kamm then stated
that there was a hearing on the proposed change of zoning ob Blohk 20, Moe & Olds Addition to
commercial was set for tonight and then asked if there was anyone present wishing to be heard
on the proposed change of zoning. There was no one present wishing to be heard. The recommend-
ation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the request to have that
part of the south 66 feet of Lots 30 and 31, Block 20, Moe and Olds Addition which lies 45.67
feet southwesterly of and parallel with the centerline of 3rd Avenue S. E. as it exists, and
that inasmuch as the remainder of lots in Block 20, Moe and Olds Addition are currently under
consideration by the Common Council to have the zoning changed from residential to commercial
the commission recommenda that the parcel of land described above, and owned by the City of
Rochester, be included in the zone change proceedings for Block 20 Moe and Olds Addition as a
commercial zone, was read. A -motion was then made by McGuckin, second by Tingley, that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be accepted and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. The matter of the price
of.this land was then discussed and it was noted that the Public Works Committee had previously
recommended a price of $4,000.00. Mr. Iverson said if they could not use the land these plans
were useless to them. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, then said that he thought these plans
should be checked before approved. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, that
the drawings of the proposed service station be referred to the Public Works Committee and al%g
the Public Works Committee come up with'a definite price for the said land. All voted in favor
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President Kamm then stated this as being the time and place set for�the following
hearings: -
Hearing on construction or reconstruction of sidewalks at nine '(9) separate
locations. The.nine ,locations are M on west side of 16th Avenue N.W. from 16th St. N.W. to
llth Ave. N.Wo (2) on west side,of llth Ave. N.W. from Sth St. N.W. to 14th St. N.W. (3) on east
side of llth Avenue N.W. from 6th St. N.W. to 7th St. N.W. (4) on north side of 14th St. N. E.
abutting 1400 3rd Ave. N. E. (5) on south side of 14th St. N.E. abutting 512,518 and 524 14th St..
N.E. (6i) on west side of 9th Ave. N. E. abutting 805 - 14th St. N.E. (7) on south side of llth
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St. S.E. abutting 906 - llth St. S.E. (8) on north side of 3rd St. S.E. abutting 103 and 117
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3rd St: S. E. and (9) on west side of 9th Ave. S. E. and the north side of 1st St.,_S. E. abutting
821 - 1st St. S.E... Mr. Melvin Streiff of 1103 - 9th St. N.W. was present and stated that he
was opposed to this sidewalk in front of his place as he did not feel that it benefitted him at -
all. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that this one was one of the areas which the Public
Works Committee thought would be needed for pedestrian traffic between 7th Street and 14th Street,
it does not benefit the property owners at this time but because of the heavy traffic to the
school and shopping center the committee decided that it was needed. A motion was then made by
Haas, second by McGuckin, that the hearing be closed and the City Engineer proceed with the
construction of the said sidewalk. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on construction of paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 14th Street N. W.
from 3rd Avenue N. W. to llth Avenue N. W. A petition with-14 signatures requesting that the
sidewalk be not constructed on the north side of 14th St. N. W. between 8th Avenue N..W. and
llth Avenue N. W. was read. Mr. Leslie Thornton of 829 - 14th Street N. W. was present represent-
ing the property owners on 14th Street apd stated that they were opposed to construction of the
sidewalk. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas, that the hearing be continued until
April 18th and the conditions of this petition be analyzed further. All voted in favor thereof
except Tingley who voted "no". - -
Hearing on construction of a sanitary sewer from 18th to 18k Street Northwest fro
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the Markay Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the
hearing officially closed. _
Hearing on paving and sidewalk and curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from 2nd
Avenue Northeast to North Broadway. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President
Kamm declared the hearing officially closed. - -
Hearing on -construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th Avenue S. W. from 9th Street
S. W. to T. H. #52 and #14. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm
declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of sanitary.sewer, water main, house
service connections and grading and surfacing in Northgate 2nd Addition. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Kamm declared the hearing officially closed.
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Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of ,a Trunk Line Sanitary'Sewer to
Fullerton Elford Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Kamm
declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing -on proposed assessment for construction of a water tower located on the east
side of.18th Avenue N. W. approximately 1250 feet north of the present city limits together
with the necessary trunk line to connect with said watertower with city water system on 18th
Avenue N. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard;. President Kamm declared the hearing)
officially closed.
Continued hearing on proposed assessment for paving of llth Avenue N. W. from 2nd
Street N. W. to 7th Street N. W. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, submitted the following
changes on the proposed assessment roll, subsequent to the hearing on March 7th:(1) Max Shapiro
in Conley's Addition - the description changed to read Lot;30, Block 2 (no changes -in amount)
(2) Continental Baking Company in Cummings Addition assessed amount changed from $1697.87 to
$2133.03 and (3) Northwest Terminal Warehouse in Auditor's Plat A - assessed amount changed from
$683.17 to $1366.34 (2 and 3 are changes caused by incorrect frontages origianllay used). There
was no one present wishing to be heard.
closed.
President Kamm then declared the hearing officially
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Sunnyside Addition
from a residential to an industrial zone. A resident living on 11k Street S. E. was present
and opposed the change in zoning, he stated that he had not received a•notice of the hearing
and did not feel this property should be changed to industrial. A motion was then made by
Hanlon, second by Wilkus, that this hearing be continued until April 18th and notices again be
sent to the property owners within 200 feet. All voted in favor thereof. (A petition had been
submitted by 0. W. Haling in October, 1945 requesting that this property be changed and the
zoning board recommended the change at -this time.)
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lot 28, Block 110 Sunnyside,Addition from a
residential to a commercial zone. Mr. Thuman L. Yeschick of 218 - ll�^Street S. E. was present
and opposed the change of this lot to commercial zone. A motion was then made by Haas, second
by Hanlon, that the he be officially closed and that this lot Be left as residential. All
voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lot 11, Block 9, Goodings Addition from a
residential to a multiple dwelling zone. '.There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion)
was then made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that the hearing be officially closed and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the zone change.- All -voted in favor ther
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 1-8, Block 4 of the Replat of Blocks 4 a
10, Goodings Addition. There wasT no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was thenlmade by
Wilkus, second by Morris, that the hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance making the zone change. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 1-2-3 Rochester Shopping Center from a
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residential to a commercial zone. There was no one present wishing to'be heard. A motion was
then made by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, that the hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor
thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Flather's Addition from a
residential to a commercial zone. There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was
then made by Wilkus, second by Hanlon,, that the hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor
thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 9-25 Block 3, Westlawn Addition and
Lots 1-72 Block 3, Westlawn Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was.
then made by Wilkus, second by Hanlon, that the hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted_in favor
thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of all that part of Lot 33, Auditor's Plat "A"
lying south of the north line of said Lot 33, Auditor's Plat "A" and northeasterly of Lots 1 and 2,
Bilmar Addition and northwesterly of westerly right of way of 19th Street S. E. There was no one
present wishing to be heard. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, that the
hearing be offic�aljy closed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making
the requested zone change. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on proposed. change of zoning of Lots 1-2-3-4 Willoyds Addition from a
residential to a multiple dwelling zone. There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion
was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that this be referred to the Planting and Zoning Comm-
ission, and upon roll call Haas, McGuckin and Morris voting "aye" and Hanlon, Tingley, Wilkus and
Kamm voting "no", President Kamm declared the motion lost. A motion was then made by Wilkus,
second by Tingley, that the hearing belofficially closed and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. .All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of a parcel of land described in metes and
bounds lying immediately west of llth Avenue N. W. between 6th Street N. W.. and the Railroad
tracks. There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was then.made by Tingley, second
by Hanlon, that khe hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor thereot.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning of the south 364.28 feet of the west 162.8 feet
of SE'k of Section 34-107-14 (owned by Eldon Johnson) from a residential to a commercial zone.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by
McGuckin, that the hearing be officially closed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee was then read:
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"Honorable Mayor & Members
of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Rochester Airport Commission held March 15, 1960-it was
estimated that the New Municipal Airport would be completed and operating about
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September 1, 1960. The weather bureau building has just been completed and
accepted by the City Council; other buildings will be completed during April or
May. During the interim period between the acceptance of buildings by the City
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and the -opening of the Airport when the responsibility of operation will be
accepted by the Rochester Airport Company, the City will be responsible for and
incur interim operating expenses such as night watchman salaries, estimated at
$6,000.00; automobile access road maintenance expense estimated at $1,000.00;
and miscellaneous items such as electricty, oil for heating, water, etc.,
estimated at $32000.00 together totaling $10,000.00.
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It is recommended that the Airport Commission be permitted to incur liabilities
for stated purposes in amounts not to exceed $10*000.00 for the interim
operation of the New -Municipal Airport.
Respectfully submitted,
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
/s Stanley M. Morris, Chairman
/s Albert J. Tingley, Member
/s Wm. P. McGuckin, Member"
A motion was made by Haas, second by McGuckin, that the above recommendation be accepted. All
voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending to the Council acceptance
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of the heating boiler at the new airport was read together with a letter from the architects and
engineers recommending that the boiler be accepted. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, the
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The matter of leasing lands owned by the Rochester Airport bought for safety purposes
but not used for airport purposes was brought up; R. V. Ehrick,_City Attorney, stated that in
the delay of the opening of the airport these lands would be able to be leased as in the past;
that leasing these lands would not interfere with the operation of the airport and they would
like authority to negotiate these leases.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, permission to
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negotiate these leases was granted. All voted in favor thereof.
A petition with 77'signatures requesting bus transportation on llth Avenue N. W. past
4-� Street and also to serve Northgate Shopping Center was read and upon motion by Tingley, second
by Morris, the same was referred to the City Security Committee and Chief of Police for
recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Olmsted County Department of Highways transmitting maintenance
agreement covering maintenance of County State Aid Highways 2, 4 and 33 and County Roads D and Y
in the City of Rochester for the year 1960 was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley,
the same was referred to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, transmitting copies of
an agreement covering installation of 170 mercury vapor lighting units and 2 underpass fluorescentll
lighting units on Trunk Highway #52 between 50 feet south of Fourth Street N. W. and 1400 feet
north of 37th Street N. W. was read and upon motion•by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the same was
referred to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the United States Conference of Mayors regarding the 1960 annual
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Hotel in Chicago May 11-14, 1960 was
Conference of Mayors to be held at the Conrad Hilton on
read. A motion was made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that the Mayor be authorized'to attend at
city expense. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof, except Tingley who voted "no".
A letter from the City Assessor requesting permission to employ approximately eight
(8) deputy assessors to assist in Class. 3 Household assessments (Rental Property,) was read. Upon
motion by Haas, second by Wilkus, the same was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. All
voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Firemen 'sCivil Service Commission certifying the names of the
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three men standing'highest'on-the eligibility register, namely (1) Harold L. Bailey (2) Robert W.
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Cain and (3) LeRoy E. Thorpe, to replace one'fireman. A motion was made by Wilkus that this be
referred to the Fire Chief; his motion was lost for want of a second. F. D. Everett, Fire Chief,
reported that Harold L. Bailey was highest on the list and that he recommended that he be
appointed. A motion was then made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that Harold L. Bailey be appointed
to fill'the vacancy on the fire department if he passes the physical. All voted in favor of the
motion.
Letters from C. A. Armstrong, Elfreda Reiter and R. C. Andrews requesting permission
to attend short courses conducted by. the League of Municipalities on March 23 and 24, 1960 were
each read. A motion was made by Haas, second by Hanlon, that their requests be granted and they
be authorized to attend at city expense. A motion amending the above motion to include the City
Attorney was then made by Tingley, second by Wilkus, and all voted in favor thereof. President
Kamm then called f6r a vote on the original motion as amended and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Civic Affairs Committee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce
recommending that the Common Council not make application for Federal -funds in the am6unt of
$8,000.00 to help defray the expense of city planning for the reasons that (1) the 1960 budget
has provided for coverage of these expenses; (2) Rochester itself should provide the necessary
funds for financing of its own municipal program, and (3) the Federal government has no
legitimate role in municipal governments which can finance its own local programs, was read.
Also a resolution of the Common Council requesting Federal Planning Aid which had been tabled =
at the previous meeting was again presented. T. 0. Moore, Planning Director, reported that it
was too late to receive any of this federal aid now. President Kamm then ordered the'letter and
resolution placed on file. y
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, certifying the following three
employees have attained the knowledge and experience required of an employee who has had 18
months service in his job classification and requesting that they receive the full salary
established for their respective job classification, beginning April 1, 1960 was read:
James Rosenberg Draftsman I, EAa 2
Robert Bale Eng. Aide 2, EA 2
Ham Id McCoy t Eng. Aide 2, EA 2
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Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas, the request was granted. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter presented by Alderman McGuckin regarding the sale of Lots 7 and 8, Block 15,
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Cummings Addition was read. Mr. Francis Merry wished to purchase this land, he did not think it
was of any value to the City and it adjoined his land and he would like to seed it or put a
garden in. Alderman Tingley ktated that it was his impression that this property had been kept
by the City for flood control. A motion was then made by Haas, second by Tingley, that this
letter be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation. All voted in favor
thereof. `
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfar`e-requesting approval of the employ-
ment of Mrs. Meryl Fairbairn, 828 17th Ave. S.W. as a psychiatric social worker in the Mental
Health Clinic, effective March 1, 1960 on 3/4 time at $442.50 per month, was read. Upon motion
by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, request approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the employ-
ment of Miss Rosella Denison, 109 16th St. N. E. as a public health nurse effective April 1,1960
at the salary of $375.00 per month'was�read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second.by McGuckin, request
approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the employ-
ment of Mrs. Alice Tully 1049 5th Avenue S.W. as a clerk -typist in the health department,
effective April 1, 1960 at the salary of $280.00 per month was read. Upon motion byu Wilkus,
second by McGuckin, request approved.. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Health Officer requesting payment of Mr. Aaron Hanley 416 - 10th
Street S. E., garbage collector -driver at 100% of base salaey, namely $360.50 per month,
effective March 1, 1960, and certifying that Mr. Hanley has obtained the knowledge and experiance
nequired in this job of an employee who has had 18 months service, was read. Up9on motion by
Wilkus, second by McGuckin, the request was.granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The application of John F. Miner for approval of subdivision plat of Miner's Heights
Fifth Addition was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the same was referred to .
the Planning & Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof.
The application of Leitzen Holding Company for approval of suNivisoin plat of
Leitzen's-Fifth Addition was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Tingley, the'same was
referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All voted in favor, thereof.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate fin the amount of $36,236.00 for paving,
sidewalk, curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from 2nd-Avenue Northeast to North Broadway was
read and President Karma ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from R. C. Andrews stating that special assessments in the -amount of
$2,828.00 had been levied against the auditorium and Mayo Memorial Park for paving 2nd Avenue S.E.
from 1st to 2nd Street and asking which fund these should. be paid from was read. Upon motion by
Morris, second by McGuckin, the same was referred to the Internal Affairs Committee. All voted
in favor thereof.
A letter signed by A. J. Lentfer, Executive Secretary of the Public Utility Board,
informing the Council, that in compliance with Ordinance No. 1036,,providing for the fluoridation
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of the public water supply of the City of Rochester, fluoride is now -"being added to our water
supply in accordance with said ordinance and that fluoridation began on March 9, 1960,was read
and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read:
"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 Pfeifef
and Shultz, Engineers, for the furnishing of complete engineering services for
the expansion -of the Silver Lake Generating Plant consisting of a 22 101 Turbine,
220,000 pound Boiler and all related equipment in accordance with recommendations
in Pfeifer and Shultz "Report on Sdrley'of Electric Ind Steam Heat Utilities"
dated February 1960; the estimated cost of the said complete installation to
be $4,259,000.00. .:.
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Be it and it is hereby further resolved that Pfeifer and Shultz shall be paid
in accordance with the tProposal fdr Engineering Services" dated March 15th 1960
and shall be based upon five (5) percent of the estimated cost in the amount of
$212,950.00 or five (5) percent.of the actual cost, whichever is lower,, less the
amount of $4,800.00 paid for the "Report on Survey of Electric and Steam Heat
Utilities and in addition thereto they shall be paid for the services of a
resident engineer at the maximum rate of $1,450.00 per month for an estimated
twelver (12) months for a total of $17;400.00."
Tingley, a member of the Public Utility Board, explained that this report of Pfeifer and Shultz
was very comprehensive, that he had not had time to study it thoroughly but other members of the
Board had and this was a unanimous rec6mmendation of'the Board that this report be accepted. He
explained that this project would be financed through investments that the Utility Department now
had and on future receipts, no taxes would be levied for this project. A'motion was made by
Hanlon, -second by McGuckin, that this resolution be tabled until April 18th, to allow the members
of the Council to give it furtheristudy. A11 voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. P. E. Romano was again present -in regard to payment for police uniforms that he
made; he stated that they had cost him more than he had anticipated and did not feel that he
could do the work for nothing. James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, stated that Mr. Romano
had agreed on a price' -and that was what he had been paid; he also said that the department had
sent this- coat.to a auniform place and they had said that they could make the same coat for the
same price and possibly five dollars less. The recommendation bf the City Security Committee
stating that they believed that the City has fulfiff&d its agreement and its obligations to Mr.
Romano and recommends that no additional payments be made was read. A motion was made by Haas,
.second by Hanlon, that the recommendation of the City Security Committee be accepted and upon
roll call and all, voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the motion carried.
Letters from H. Tulare; Mrs. Virgil Canfield; Fern K. Miller; Dan Christensen; Mr.
-and Mrs.. Ralph Gardner; John Cooper and Jane Horton regarding the dog ordinance as proposed were
each read and President Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
Mr. Johm J. Kerr was presented and presented a plat of "Mill Subdivision" which was
formerly known as Thompson Reservation. Upon motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the plat
was referred -to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Robert Dison, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce,.was•present and
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which the City is considering disposing of, he said they intended to use this for the purpose of
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publicity in the selling -of R6chester for the location of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Convention in 1961. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, that this matter
be referred to the Chief of Police and the City_Attorney with power to negotiate. All voted
in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee that Elfre& Reiter, City Clerk
and Russell C.-Andrews, Finance Officer, be authorized to go to New York City at city expense
in regard to the $875,000 bond issue - tentative dates to be April 6 - 9, .1960 was read. uponil
motion by Tingley, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted. All vot4d in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that approximately 8 acres of farm
land in Section 14, Cascade Township be rented to the Rochester Sand and Gravel Company at the',
rate of $80.00 annually, was read. Upon motion by McGuckin, second by Haas, the recommendation
was accepted. All'voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that Wendland and Robertson Realt
be notified that the City is not in a position at this time to consider the purchase of Hotel
Nuville, Lynaugh Apartments and Park Hotel at the corner of 1st Street and 1st Avenue Southeas
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted. All voted
in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works committee that the bid of Phillippi Equipment
Company iri the amount of $8,243.00 for the furnishing of one - 4 cubic yard street sweeper fort
use in the Street & Alley Department be accepted at the unit price bid and checks be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders was read. 'Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendatic
was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid
of Universal Motors in the amount of $4,022.73 for one 2� ton dump truck for.use in the City
Dump Grounds be accepted at the unit price bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful
bidder was read and upon motion by Tingley,, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that -the -bid
of Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $7,688.48 for two 2k ton -dump trucks for the
Street & Alley -Department be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the recommendation
was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that whereas no bids were received
on March 7th for Anhydrous Ferric Chloride for the Sewage Treatment Plant, that the City
Engineer be authorized to purchase 23,100 pounds of Anhydrous Ferric Chloride for this purposes
from the Lyon Chemical Company at the price of $9.05 CWT, in the amount of $2,090.55 was read.
Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor
thereof.
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The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the'request of Catherine M. Fitz-'
gerald, 111 7th Avenue Northwest for a loading zone had been reconsidered and that the request be
denied, the reason being that the traffic generated and other factual circumstances do not justify
a loading zone or reserving parking at this location was read. Upon motion by Hanlon, second"by
Haas, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor -thereof. '
The recommendation -of the City Security Committee that they do not have a recommendation
to make on the matter of fees for the sale of non -intoxicating malt beverages,'bff" and "on" sale
license, and further recommending that the matter of license fees charged by the City be reviewed
ona broad basis was read. Upon motion by-McGuckin, second by Morris, the recommendation was
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accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Cosunittee that the request of C. R. Holland, M.D.
for a passenger loading zone at 512 2nd Avenue S.W. be granted and that -the City Attorney be in=
structed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective was read. 'Upon motion by
Hanlon, second by McGuckin, the recommendation was accepted. All noted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that the Olmsted County Broadcasting
Company's request,- owners and operators of Radio Station KWEB, for one restricted parking space
in front of the Northwestern National Bank, be denied was read; Upon motion by'Hanlon; second by
Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security-C ma ittee that -the bid of Clements Chevrolet
Company in the amount of $1,962.72 for the furnishing of one one -ton panel truck to the City of
Rochester -be accepted and that the check of the unsuccessful bidders be returned was read. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by,Morris, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Doyle Conner'Company for the paving, sidewalk and cutb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeest from
2nd Avenue Northeast to North Broadway, be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be'returned
to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion'by Tingley, second by Hanlon, the recommendation
was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee that -the bid of Adamson Motors, Inc.
in the amount of $4,263.20 for the furnishing of four-(4) patrol cats to the -City of Rochester
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be accepted and that the checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned was read. Upon motion by
Tingley, second by Morris, the recommendation was accepted. 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 balance of Sanitary Sewer and WAtermain in Rolling Greens 2nd
Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was
read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, the recommendation was accepted. 'All voted in favor
thereof.
The applications of George M. Pappas, Erwin A. Glasenapp, James Reardon, William H. Anders,
Arthur A. Rudloff, Roy Watson, Jr., William J. Moriarty, Walton E. Witzke, Joe Grubb, Gertrude
Harwick, Joseph W. Hags, Edna M. Rubenstein, Edward S. Webster, Donald G. Witzke, Laura A. Grassle,
B.P.O.E. Elks Club #1091, V. F. W., Wm, T. McCoy Post #92, A. F. of L. Union Club and Fraternal
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Order of Eagles for "On Sale" Intoxicating Liquor Licenses were each read. Upon motion by Tingley
second by McGuckin, the licenses were granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The following surety bonds were read each in the amount of $3,000000, and upon motion by
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ffile:
Erwin A. Glasenapp with the National Indemnity Company as surety; William J. Moriarty with
the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company as surety; Wm. T. McCoy Post #92, American Legion with
the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety; Michaels Supper Club with the Travelers Indemnity Company
as surety; A. F. of Union Club, Inc., Whitlock -Sonnenberg Post #1215 and Witzke Brothers, Inc.
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dba The Town House with'the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company as surety; Jerry's Bar, Gertrude
John Harwick dba Hollywood Bar, Arthur Rudloff & Eldor E. Meyer dba Louie's Bar, Inc. and Roxy, Inc.
with the Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit as surety; Fraternal Order of Eagles
Zumbro Aerie #2228; B.P.O.E. Lodge 1091_(Elks); Laura A., Paul A., and Carlton D. Grassle; Don
Witzke dba Old Heidelberg Bar; Webster's Supper Club; Edna M. Rubenstein; Joe G. Grubb dba North
Star Bar; The Kahler Corporation and Harry's Bar, Inc with the Western Surety Company as surety.
The constract bond of the Rochester West Company in the amount of $7,500,00 with the St.
Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company as surety was read and the same was referred to the Mayor
for his approval.
The indemnity bond for lost warrant of Wenger Music Company in the amount of $39.90 was
read and;upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted,
and the City Clerk was instrudbd to issue a duplicate check. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending March 4th, 1960 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $1,885.00 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $1,235.00 was read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Kamm ordered the same placed on file.
The City Treasurer's report for the month of February, 1960 was read and President Kamm
ordered the same placed on file.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, the same
were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants on the
City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Whiting Printers & Stationers, $60.35; Harry Evans, Register of
Deeds, $30.70; Marie Bolton, $94.50; James 0. Nelson, $73.92; Lester Christoperson, $184.80;
Rochester Transfer & Storage $55.88;•Cooperative Oil Company, $46.53; C. A. Armstrong, $10.00; A.
M. Ackerman, $19.95; Miller David Company, $33.21; The Johnson Company, $13.36; Trautner Sales Co.,
$80.23; Patterson Quarry, $19.60; Lowell Josselyn, $4.00; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $44.39;
Marvin Price, $68.73; Panama Carbon Company, $10.20; Ray Keller, $62.00.; Bach Music Company, $8.85;
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Richard E. White, $50.00; Olson Photographic Supplies, Inc., $9.48; Cities Service Oil Company,
$43,50; Friden, Inc., $95.00; Herbert G. Knopp Agency, $74.95; Tom Moore, $14,25; State Treasurer,
$46.00; Cooper's Radio & TV Service, $89.00; Arnold's Supply Company, $34.91; Forrest P. Busher,
$143.55; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $58.10; Burroughs Corporation, $110.56; Clements Chevrolet
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$5.45; Cooperative Oil Company, $74.72; Rochester West Company, $60.00.
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From the Street & Alley Fund: Clements Chevrolet Company, $58.96; General Trading Company,
$112,17; Coopezm tive'Oil Company, $5,85; Philippi Equipment Company, $70.24; 3-Star Products,
$22,00; Major Supply Company, $4.00; Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund, $172.24; William H.
Ziegler Company, Inc. $180.66; Tom's Electric Company, $41.159; Stoppel's Egg Pultry & Seed Company,
$6.50; Monson Dray Line, $2.75; Standard Oil Company, $45.10; Thompson Drug Store, $7.90; Witte
Transportation Company, $1.36; Beoples Natural Gas Company, $196.42; N. W. Bell Telephone, $12.80;
Permanent Improvement Revolving, $6,283.13.
From the Fire Protection Fund: S. M. Supply Company, $17.70; General Trading Company,
$53.72; Coast to Coast Store, $2.37; Cooperative Oil Company, $9,20; Edwards Sheet Metal Works,
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$50.�23; Botsford Lumber Company, $2.25; The Fuller Brush Company, $29.58; Universal Motors, $1.80;
Quality Printers & Stationers, $20.70; Cullighan Water Conditioning, $4.50; H & H Electric, $25.20;
Linda Supply Company, $26.40; LeCenter Fire & Safety Company, $167.65;1Ken$,s Appliance Service,
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$63.45; Gross Industrial Towel & Garment Service, $18.75; Clutch & Transmission Service, $35.81;
Pulver Motor Service, $10.00; Fire & Safety, $2.60; Fire & Safety, $93.00;
From the Police Protecton Fund: Burroughs Corporation, $1.80; James J. Macken, Jr.,
$25.00;+Pako Photo, Inc., $13092; Home Gas Company, $175.00; T. 0. Wellner, $20.00; Police &
Sheriff's Association, $5.35; Koffee Kup Cafe, $34.40; State of Minnesota, Civil Service Det.
$38.00; Gerald Kingsley, $40.90; Lee Graham, $16.50; Lair's $73.10; Roy Kingrey, Inc., $28.50;
Bill's Tailor Shop, $4.75; 0 & B Shoe Store, $97.60; P. E. Romano, $35.44; Anderson's Men's
Wear, $169.85; Kersten Furs, $47.50; 0 & 0 Sporting Good, $57.25; Minit Car Wash, $30.75;
Osco Payless Drug, $29.67; Fire & Safety, Inc., $3.50.
From the Sewer Fund: Elfreda Reiter, $7,12; S. M. Supply Company, $37.03; General Trading
Company, $19.04; Robert Kidrowski, $23.45; Ernest Thorsen, $37.93; Richard Ferber, $23.25; William
Haugen, $22.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $3.45; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $4.86;
Dennis Davey, $19.44.
From the Auditorium Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $97.63.
From the Parking Meter Fund: S. M. Supply Company, $5.14; Cohen Brothers, $45.45; Brinck
Solberg, Inc., $14.00; Williams Printing Company, $12.50; Minit Car Wash, $4000; Osco Drug, $15.61.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company. $64,04.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion.made and seconded
and all voting infavor thereof, President Kamm declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted:
Resolution transferring the net revenues of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year from the
operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant in the Sewer Fund to the Sewage Disposal Plant Bond Account
in the Sinking Fund. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
-Resolution authorizing the tansfer of Special Assessment Nos. 3247 and 3257 from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund to the Local Improvement Bond Account in the Sinking Fund and
Transferring cash in likeamountfrom the Sinking Fund local improvement bond account"to the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution investing cash balances in Sinking fund accounts in Treasury bills. Upon
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Resignating City,Depositories for 1960-1961. Upon motion by Wilkus,.second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Northwestern National Bank of Rochester,
Minnesota. Upon motion by McGuckin,,-second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Rochester State Bank of Rochester, Minnesota.
.Upon motion by Morris, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company of
Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the First National Bank in lieu.of a depository
bond. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting assessment for the following local improvement(s): Construction of a
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, service connections, finish grading and.surfacing of street
in Northgate 2nd Addition and deferred assessment of Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer in Sec. 22, 23 & 27
T. 107 N R14W (Fullerton-Elford Tract) and Deferred Assessment on watertower N.W. service area
to Northgate 2nd-Addition. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of.the
following improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer in 18th Avenue Northwest from 18th
to 10 Street Northwest for the Markay Addition. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Morris, resolu-
tion adopted.
- Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvements: resurfacing of 2nd Street Southwest from llth Avenue S.W. to 14th Avenue
S.W. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted. _
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th Avenue Southwest from 9th S
Southwest south to T.H. 452 & 14. :Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement(s): Construction or reconstruction of sidewalks at 9 separate locations -
Sidewalk Project 1-1960. .Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment
for the following local improvements(s) Street grading and:surfacing and the construction of a
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain and service connections in 5th Avenue Northeast South of
14th Street Northeast in Rutz/ Sub -Division. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution
adopted. y
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ments(s): Street_grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary.sewer, storm sewer,
watermain and service connectiosn in 5th Avenue Northeast South.of 14th Street Northeast in.Rutz'
Sub -Division. ;Upon.motion by Hanlon, second by Haas,_resolution..adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid.of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the following local improve-
ment(s): Construction of the blanace of -the sanitary sewer and watermain in.Rolling Greens 2nd
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Addition (38th St. N.W.,.18k Avenue N. We' 19th. Avenue N.W., 20th Ave. N.W..and 21st Ave. N.W.) Upon
motion by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Clements Chevrolet Company for the furnishing of one 1-ton
panel truck for use in the Paint Shop. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution -accepting the bid of Universal Motors, Inc. for the furnishing of one 2� ton dump
truck for use in the City Dump Grounds. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Philippi Equipment Company for the furnishing of one 4-yard
street sweeper for use in the Street & Alley Department. Upon motion by Haas, second by.Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting the bid of Clements Chevrolet Company for the furnishing of two,2�
ton dump trucks for use in the Street &'Alley Department. Upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon,
resolution adopted.
.Resolution declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess -
went for the following local improvement(s): Construction of 1,000,000 gallon water reservoir for
the low district of the West service area. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution
adopted..
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ment(s): Construction of a 1,000,000 gallon-water.reservoir for the low district of -the West
Service Area. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost.to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment for the following local improvement(s): Grading and surfacing of streets and the construction
of a -sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water service connections in loth
Avenue Northwest in Mathen's Woodside 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): Grading and Surfacing of streets and the construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain,
storm sewer, -sewer and water service connections in loth Avenue Northwest.in Mathen's Woodside
Addition. 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 the-1,000,000 gallon standpipe and its
foundation of the project entitled "Proposed water supply reservoir and trunk line watermains to
serve the High_District of the,Northeast Service Area?. Upon motion by Haas, second by McGuckin,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ment(s): Construction of the 1,000,000 gallon standpipe and its foundation of the project'entitled
"Proposed water supply reservoir and -trunk line watermains to serve the High District of the
Northeast Service Area". .Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
- Resolution accepting the -bid of Adamson Motors, Inc. for the furnishing of four patrol
cars for the Rochester Police Department. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
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Resolution accepting the bid of Doyle Conner Compauy.for the following local improvement(si
Paving and the construction of a curb and gutter and a sidewalk on 2nd Street Northeast from 2nd
Street Northeast from 2nd Avenue Northeast to North Broadway., Upon motion by Hanlon, second by
Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,648.62,from the General Fund; $6,283.13 from the Street &
Alley Fund and $1,480.20 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Permanent Improvement
Revolving Fund. Upon motion by Wilkus, secon4 by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,034.89 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment
to E. J. Klampe Company, $277.45 and S. M. Supply Company, $757.44. Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Uanlon, resolution adopted:
Resolution appropriating from the Fire Protection,Fund $436.82 and from the Police Prot-
ection Fund, $557,30 and ordering payment made to Ace Truck & Equipment Company, $436.82 and
Cronin Peterson $557.30. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,016.13 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
Municipal Equipment Company, $3,925.88 and Lyon Chemicals, .inc, $2,090.55. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Hanlon, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,204.52 from the General Fund, $547.15 from the Police Protect-
ion Fund and $113.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering, payment made to Clements Chevrolet
Company, $456.43; Daytona $362.35; Quality Printers, $548.24; Ivan Boyd, $286.10; Schmidt Printing
Company, $662.45 and 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $1,549.10. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,643,41 from the Sewer Fund; $1,863.68 from the General Fund;
$247.11 from the S & A Fund, $629.86 from the Fire Protection Fund; $616.04 from the Police Pro-
tection Fund and $14,042.48 from the Lighting Gund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester,
P. U., $18,424,73; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $9211'03 and N. W.Bell telephone Company,.$1,696.82.
Resolution appropriating $326.86 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McG4c kin, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,379.08 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payme
made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,070.44 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
made to General Improvement Bond Account and the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester. Upon mot
by Hanlon, second by McGuckin, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,487.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and._ordering payment made
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
A letter from the Rochester Board of Realtors inviting the Council and Mayor to be their
guest at six o'clock dinner on Monday, March 28th in the Pine Roan of the Carlton Hotel was read.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas, the same was ordered placed on file. (The City Clerk was
instructed to notify everyone).,
A letter from I: B. M. inviting secretarial personnel.to attend a special seminar, to
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typing shortcuts, office trends and helpful suggestions for the secretari was read and President
Kamm ordered the same placed oW file..
Alderman Haas introduced a resolutionauthorizing the Public Utility Board to purchase
100,000.00 2 3/49. U. S. Treasury Bonds, which was read. A motion was made by Hanlon second by
Morris that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting,in favor"thereof, President
Kamm declared the resolution duly passed and adopted.
A motion was then made by McGuckin, second by Hanlon that the rules be,suspended and an
ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (changing Lots li 2-and 3, Block 15 and the 1�k Lots 5•& 6,
Block 15 and the N. 35 feet of E,� of Lot 7, Block 15, Head & McMahonls Addition to commercialy.
Upon roll call Alderman Haas voted "no".
A.motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas that the rules be suspended and an
ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance establishing Interim Zoning Procedures for
North Broadway between 7th Street and the Zumbro River" be given its 3rd and final reading. Upon
roll call, Alderman Tingley -voted "no". • '
A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by McGuckin-that the rules be suspended and an
--ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (changing Lots 23-24-25, Block 3, Westlawn Addition to a
commercial zone) be given its second reading. Upon roll call Alderman Haas voted,"no".
A motion was then made by Hanlon,wsecond by McGuckin that the rules be suspended and
an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (change Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Bielenberg & Giese
First Addition to a commercial zone) be given its 2nd reading. Upon roll call Alderman Haasvoted
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An Ordinance imposing certain restrictions on the use of public highways and roads in the
vicinity of the Nsw Rochester Municipal Airport in Township 105 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted
County, Minnesota was given its first readingc Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Haas and upon
roll call and all voting in'favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given
its second reading.
Upon motion 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 Haas, second by Hanlon that the said ordinance be adopted as
read and all voting in favor thereof, President Kamm declared the ordinance duly passed and acb pted.
The recommendation of the City Security Committee, dated February 11, 1960, recommending
that one 12-minute parking place be established at the end of each block on (1) (2) (3) and (4) was
again read and upon motion by Haas, second by Hanlon the same -was referred back to the Security
,Con ittee for more specific instructions. All voted in favor thereof.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that claims due to the accident on the corner of
Broadway and 2nd Street between the Jefferson Bus and the City Fire truck had been received. He
presented executed releases signed by Harry Kielb $680.00; Mrs. Harley Wehrwein $125.00 and Diane
Messmer $50.00 of which the City would pay k of a total of $427.50.• He said it was his opinion that
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come back to haunt. He recodmended that the Council go along with the 50-50 payment. A motion
was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas that the Council support the Attorney in his decisions in
this matter. All voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Morris stated that the dog ordinance had been tabled until April 4th and he
understood that two of the Aldermen and the Mayor were going to be absent from this meeting and
therefore he moved that the proposed dog ordinance be tabled until April 18th. McGuckin seconded
the motion and upon roll call and all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Haas, who voted "no".
Alderman Hanlon informed the Council that he and Mr. Bakke had been working on a pre-
employment physical form and would like'to'see it brought to the'new Security Committee with the
idea that we work toward a more standard form of pre -employment examination.
Alderman Hanlon then stated he felt that the requested gas `rate increase had been studied
by this Council and some action should be taken on it tonight. After a lengthy discussion a motion
was made by Morris, second by McGuckin that this be referred to the new Council. Upon roll call
Haas, Hanlon, Tingley and Wilkus voting "no" and McGuckin, Morris and Kamm voting "aye" President
>Kaunon declared the motion lost. '
A motion was then made by Alderman Tingley, second by Morris, that the petition for a gas
rate increase as requested by the Peoples Natural Gas Company be denied. Upon roll call Haas,
Hanlon and Kamm voting "no" and McGuckin, Morris, Tingley and Wilkus voting "aye", President Kamm
declared the motion carried.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney then said he'felt if they were going to deny it you have.to
it on a factual basis; we have to decide what is the rate base, whether that is original cost or
fair value; we are going to have to decide what rate you are going to allow and on that basis deny
it; and listed the specific items as (1) determine original cost (2) determine reasonable cost
(3) establish fair value and (4) establish amount of rate that is fair and reasonable.
A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Haas, that the City Attorney be authorized`
and directed to draft a resolution to accompany this decision and justify the reasons for denial
and outline the reasons given for the decision made. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned.
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