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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1960Record of; Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 5, 1960 65` u 1 C� 11 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 5, 1960. President Tingley called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M. the following member being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus and Wilson. (Alderman Morris arrived at.2:30 o'clock P. M.) A motion was made by Stadler that the minutes of the meeting of June 20th, 1960 be approved with the following correction: That line 20 on page 8 be deleted ("they would be given a specific parking place"•) and that there be added thereto "that identification cards be issued to placed on their cars and they would find their own parking spots". Wilson seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof. President Tingley stated this as being the time and place for receiving and opening bids for the following: Bids for the,construction of a curb and gutter in the 700 block on 1st Avenue Southwest Lots 1 thru 7 inclusive, Block 106, Willson's Addition and 700 Block on 1st Avenue Southwest Lots 8 thru 14 inclusive - Block 104, Willson's Addition. The following bids were each received and opened: Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $2,434.97 and H. T. Earle, Sr. in the amount of $2,516.21. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Stadler, the bids were referred.to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof. Bids for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 15th Avenue Northwest from 20th Street Northwest to 22nd Street Northwest in Elton Hills Third Addition. The following bids were each received and opened: E. J. Vonch Concrete Company in the amount of $3,639.52; Edward J. Mahoney in the amount of $4,087.61; Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $4,118.96; H. T. Earle, Sr. in the amount of $3,886.79 and Stephen B. Woodward in the amount of $4,202.48. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Brooks the the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof. Letters from Mr. & Mrs..Russell J. Block of 847 5th Street Northwest, Mrs. C. W. McNeir of-502 9th Avenue ,Northwest, Mrs. Gus Buske of 416 5th Avenue Northwest and Sadie Spargen of 423 4th Street Northwest offering to sell their ,property was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the letters were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer. All voted in favor thereof. A. letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission inviting the Mayor and Council and the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 13, 1960 tc discuss proposed thoroughfare plan was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file. A letter from Mr. John J. Kerr asking that payments to Cleminshaw Company be.deferred was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the same was ordered placed on file. All voted in favor thereof. A letter from.the Rochester Airport Commission that the Council take appropriate.acti on to adopt the official name of the new airport as "Rochester Municipal Airport" was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution adopting the official name of the "Rochester Municipal Airport". All voted in favor thereof. 626 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of :Rochester,• Minn., Jiiiy 5, 1960 E A petition with 14 signatures requesting that two large caution signs be put in at 7th Street & 14th Street on 13th Avenue Northwest was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Gifford the petition was referred to the Public Safety Committee. Alderman Wilkus then stated that since the construction work started on 14th Street Northwest much of the traffic was now going down 7th Street and at the peak hours was causing congestion. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, then suggested that Gerald Kingsley, who was in charge of traffic in the Police Department, could ipake a study of this situation this afternoon and bring back a recommendation and the Council could pass the necessary action to alleviate this situation at tonight's meeting. No further action was taken at this time. A letter from the Rochester Retail Merchants Association requesting that the Council consider ways and means of erecting a new street lighting system in the downtown business district was read. Mr. Gordon Peterson was present and stated that he felt that the present system had depreciated to the extent that it was no longer adequate and that the present lights were obsolete by today's standards. He said the Central Area Improvement Association had also discussed this and were in favor of new lights. He further stated that as long as legislation provided that the City could assess property abutting for part of the cost, that the financing of same would not be too great a problem. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, their request was referred -to the Purchasing, Utilities and.Miscellaneous Committee. All voted in favor thereof. 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 Public Utility Board of the said City to -purchase the following property: Lots one (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in Block B in ` the -Subdivision of Block Seventy five (75) of the Original Plat of the City of Rochester. and also Block Thirty (30) of Northern -Addition of the City of Rochester, the total purchase price to be TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLIARS and the said property to be used for Public -Utility Department Expansion." Upon motion by. Gifford, second by Brooks the resolution was approved. All voted in favor thereof. The preliminary estimate of the City Engineer in the amount of $2,652.25 for the con- struction of a curb and gutter in the 700 block on 1st Ave. S.W. lots 1 thru 7 inclusive - Block 106, Willson's Addition and 700 Block on 1st Avenue S.W. - lots 8 thru 14 inclusive - Block 104, Willson's Addition was read and the same was ordered placed on file. A letter signed by Owen J. Korsmo of the Parker Hotel requesting that brackets for flags be installed on light poles on East Center Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue was read. He stated that this block had approximately fifteen business places and he felt it should be included in the business districts where flags were placed on the various holidays and celebrations. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the same was referred to the Public Safety Committee. All voted in favor thereof. The placement of the flag at the head of the Council Chambers was then questioned. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Gifford, the Public Safety Committee was instructed to investigate as to the proper placement of the flag. (Said Committee was given power to act.) All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the petition to C� J t 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings _of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 5, 1960 1 • 1 1 annex lands.to be known as Cascade Center and a letter from Carlton Penz and Al Goodman requesting that the Council withhold action on the annexation until new plans were submitted were again pre- sented. (These letters had been tabled from the June 6th meeting). Also the recommendation 65 the Planning and Zoning Commission presented on June 20th regarding the revised preliminary plans of Cascade Center was again presented., After reviewing the plans, it was noted that these were not the last plans submitted by_the owners. A motion .was then.made'by Wilson, second by Wilkus, that this again be tabled until a recommendation from the Planning and Commission on the last plans had been received. An appraisal submitted by G. E. Rucker on Lots.l and 2, Block 2 Thomas' First Addition was again presented. Alderman Wilkus stated that he felt action on this should -be delayed until they could see what the street development of this area would be and if a fire station in this location would be necessary: Alderman Stadler then gave a lengthy report on the various distances between the present fire stations. He also reported on the location which gave the fire department access to both sides of Highway 52. P. M. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, a 30-minute recess was declared at 4:00 o'clock President -Tingley called the meeting to order at 4:30 o'clook P. M. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, signed by two members of the Committee, recommending that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Thomas' 1st Addition was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second Wilson, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof; except Wilkus who voted "no". 'A resolution -appropriating $11;433.31 from the General Fund and $17,067.61 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Ellerbe and Company Ohich'had been tabled on June 6 was again read. Alderman Wilkus stated that he had examined the claim and was still not satisfied that some of the items should have been included. .He said he was under the impression that•the City was not to pay any'fees'on the "A" Hangar cost. After discussion on'the same, a motion was made by Stadler, second by Brooks that this be tabled until the next meeting and that representatives from the Airport Commission, Gopher Aviation and Ellerbe and Company be invited to attend the meeting and clarify these charges. All voted in favor thereof. The matter of a zone change from residential to a multiple dwelling zone of the'property located at 1211 1st Street Southwest which was taken under advisement by the Council on June 20, 19E was again discussed. Wilson stated that other property in this area had been changed to multiple dwelling and the .owner of this property was cleaning it up and already showed improvement and could not see why it should not be changed to multiple dwelling. Alderman Stadler stated that he felt that the'Council should probably zone this whole area as multiple dwelling as set forth in the proposed zoning ordinance instead of just one lot at a time. After further discussion, a motion was made -by Brooks, second by Wilson that the zone change be made and the City Attorney be instructe to prepare an ordinance making the requested change. Upon roll call Brooks, Morris, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye" and Gifford and Stadler voting "no", President Tingley declared the motion carried. 628 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City - of ; Rochester, Minn., July 5, 1960 - • A letter from the Blue and White Cab Company and the Rochester Yellow Cab Corporation requesting the following were each read: "In order to provide the best possible taxicab service to the public, consistent z with fair treatment of our employees, eighty per cent of whom work on commission, we make this request: We are now operatingon a meter rate of thirty-five cents for the first one-fourth mile and ten cents for succeeding one-third miles., We request your permission to charge the following rate: Thirty-five cents for the first one-fourth mile and ten cents for each succeeding one-fourth mile. All other taxicab rates would remain as of the present ordinance." A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Wilson that the request of the cab companies be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested change. All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that initiation of a local improvement project without petition for the grading and surfacing of 18th Street Northwest in the Markay Addition and the regrading and surfacing of 18-� Street and 18th Avenue Northwest intersection was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. A report of the.City Engineer recommending the construction of regrading and surfacing of 1M Street and 18th Avenue N.W. intersection and the grading and surfacing of 18th Street N.W. in the Markay Addition and estimating the cost made without survey or plans in the amount of $2,890.00 was read together with a recommendation from the Public Works Committee recommending its construction and that costs be assessed against Lots 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9, Markay Addition; Lot 22, Block 1, Sunset Terrace Addition and commencing 531.3 ft. S. of N.W. cor. SE'k Sec. 27, R-14-W, T107 N4 th. S. on sd. Sec. line 419.8 ft., th. E. 211.0 ft. to Wly line R.O.W. T.H. 20-52, th. Nly to a pt. directly E. of pl. of beg., th. Wly to pl. of beginning which was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, the report and recommendation were each approved. All voted in favor thereof. The report of the City Engineer that the construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of 7th Avenue N.W. from 3rd to 4th Street N.W. and on 4th St. N.W. from 6th to 7th Avenue N.W. is feasible and recommending its construction and estimating the cost made without surveys or plans in the amount of $5,620.00 was read together with a recommendation from the Public Works Connnittee recommending its construction with costs to be assessed against the abutting property served which was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the report and recommendation were approved. All voted in favor thereof. The report of the City Engineering Department stating that the petition requesting the grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary sewer, wat eemain and sewer and water service connections in Northwood 2nd Addition was feasible, recommending its construction and esti- mating cost, made without surveys or plans in the amount of _$.11,200.00 was read together with a recommendation from the Public Works Committee recommending its construction with the costs to be assessed against Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Northwood 2nd Addition which was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, the report and the recommendation were approved. All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending initiation of a local • 1 L • I. 0 G29 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July s, 1960 1 • 1 1 1 11 �I improvement project without petition for the bituminous resurfacing of East Center Street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northeast was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford the recommend- ation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. President Tingley inquired what progress had been made on the underpass at 2nd Avenue and the Railroad. 'C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer,,reported that this project had been stopped unti they could get financial participation from the Railroad Company and also plan for the city's share of financing. Mayor Smekta was instructed to try to negotiate with the Railroad Company on this matter and alson on the condition of the railroad crossings in the City. The report of the City Engineer, stating that the bituminous resurfacing of East Center Street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northeast was feasible and recommending its construction and estiniating.the cost made without survey or plans at $20,000.00 was read together with a recommendati from the Public Works Committee recommending its construction with assessments to be levied against the abutting property in accordance with the Street Improvement Assessment Policy was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, the recommendation and report were approved. All voted in thereof. " A recoaunendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised for the constructi of a curb and gutter on the south side of 3rd Street Southeast from Broadway to � Block East on 0 August 1st, 1960 wa' read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, the recommendation was approve All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee of the initiation of a local improvement project without petition for the bituminous resurfacing of 2nd Street Northwest from Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northwest was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the recona endation was approved. A report of the City -Engineer stating that the resolution proposing the bituminous resurfacing of 2nd Street Northwest from Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northwest was feasible and rec ing its construction was read and estimating the cost at $17,200.00 was read and also the recommend- ation of the IPublic Works Committee recommending its construction with assessments to be levied against the abutting property in accordance with the Street Improvement Assessment Policy was read. Upon motion by Gifford,.second by Brooks, the report and the recommendation were approved. All vot in favor thereof. A'recommendation of the public works committee that the initiation of a local.improvement project without petition for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain-to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands East of the Addition as soon as annexation is completed was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. A report of the City Engineer stating the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands east of the Addition was feasible and recommending its construction; there is a deferred assessment lying against this area.for previous construction of Part 1, Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sewer from Cascade Creek to 9th Avenue# N.W. and Parts 2 an 3 Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer from 9th Avenue N.W. to Country Club Manor First Addition and estimating u the cost at $180,00000 was read together with a recommendation from the Public [Works Committee ii V�O -Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 5, 196.0 recommending its construction as soon as this area is annexed, with current -and deferred costs to 'i be assessed against West Zumbro Addition and other benefited areas abutting the improvement which j was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, the report and recommendation were approved. All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of E. J. Vonch Concrete Contractor for•the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 15th Avenue Northwest from 20th Street to 22nd Street Northwest in Elton Hills Third Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. 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 construction of,a curb and gutter in the 700 Block on lst Ave. S.W. Lots 1 thru 7 inclusive, Block 106, Wilson's Addition and 700 Block on 1st Avenue S.W. lots 8 thru 14 inclusive - Block 104, Willson's Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be re- turned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second -by Brooks, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. The applications of James A. Mitchell, Ralph Williams, Thomas W. Enderson, Robert W. Beckel for a Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter' License were each read and upon motion by !� Brooks, second by Wilson the licenses were granted. All voted in favor thereof. The applications of Floren Erdman and Albert Blumb for a license to sell.clgarettes were each read and upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, the licenses were granted. All voted in i+ favor thereof. i The application of The Kahler Corporation for a license to sell soft drinks was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson, the license was granted. All voted in favor thereof. The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of June,_1960 showing fees collected for loads weighed in the sum of $120.30 was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file. The report of the Building Inspector showing fees collected for building permits during !i the month of June in the amount of $570.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued during the month of June in the amount of $330.00; of the Plumbing Inspect- or showing pluming permits issued during the month of June in the amount of $115.50; of the Heating Inspector showing heating permits issued during the month of June in the amount of $59.25 and Sign Permits issued during the month of June in the amount of $116.05 were each read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file. The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending June 3rd, 1960 showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $2,457.00 and civil fees received in j; the amount of $18.00 and total remitted to the City Treasurer in the amount of $1,419.40; for the �i week ending June 10, 1960 showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $2,715.00 and civil fees received in the amount of $36.50 and total remitted to the City Treasurer $1,751.50; i for the week ending June 17, 1960 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $3,152.00 and 1 • �l • []I civil fees received $42.50 and total remitted to the City Treasurer $1,574.50 and for the week h • I� Record of Official .Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,. Minn., July 5. 1960 631 1 r= • 1 I • I] ending June 24, 1960 showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $1,718.00 and'vivil fees received in the amount of $26.00 and total remitted to the City Treasurer $1,129.00 were each read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file. The following claims were each presented and read and upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the City Clerk was instructed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: From the General Fund: Dieter Paper & Maxine Supply $28.10; Alpek Sheet Metal Works $27. Eco, Inc. $55.25; Ralph Elli'ngwood, $72.00; The Mayo Clinic, $10.00; Saint Mary's Hospital $5.10; T. '0. Wellner, M.D., $30.-00; Alfred Nelsen, $32.10; Louii Bennett, $147.30; Russell C. An $22.25; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $28.60;' William L. Burrows, $51.53; Charles H. Dornack, $45.0 Garnet Spring, $47.85; Cooperative Oil Company, $2.00; The Johnson Company, $152.25; Dean F. Lent, $45.00; James J. Mackeii, Jr.$116.00; Harry Evans, Register -of Deeds, $32.50; Nietz Electric & Appliance, $75.00; Trautner Sales Company, $26.00; Marjorie Bjugan, $50.00; Daytons, $6.23; Greater Surplus Store, $36.00; Stanley Brooks, $28.60; The Municipal Year Book, $10.00; Friden, Inc., $75.0 Miller Davis Company, $7.28; Bill Hackman Standard Service, $3.50; Farm and Home Supply Company, $68.93; Marvin Price, $54.50; Robert R. Blakley, $97.50; Woodhouse Brothers, $47.50; Borchert Ir soll, Inc.; $140.51; Cranston Typewriter Store, $4.75; Peoples Cooperative Power Association, $47.50; G. E. Rucker, $50.00; Rochester Plumbing and Heating, $35.31; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $14.13; Guy E. Barnes, $30.00; Olmsted County Medical Group, '450.50; Loretta Schoenman $112.00; Foster Electric Company, $11.70; WYCO International, $42.50; Oswald Publishing Company, $119.79; Quality Printers and Stationers, $92.80; Witte Transportation, $2.75; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $5.56;Reeve's Drug Store, $2.50; S. M. Supply Company, $3.75. From the Street & Alley Fund: Richard Cole, $90.00; Dave Wrede $107.20; Marlowe Bennett, $51.20;-George Rueb, $78.40; Kienast Tree Services $72.00; Jacob Holzer and Son, $34.50; General Trading Company, $2.12; The Churchill Company, Inc., $9.00; Clements Chevrolet Company, $28.53; Peoples Natural Gas Company $90.45;Stephen B. Woodward $13.50; Anderson`Radiator, $5.80. From the Fire Protection Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $19.95; Culligan Soft Water,l $9.00; Pruetts Launderers $148.17; Ace Hardware, $64.65; John S. Haider, $150.00; Adair Electric Co $26.87; E.• J. Hand, $5.00; Anderson Radiator, $1.20; Municipal Suppies,,$44.43; Farm Home District, $15.63;Richard'D. Toogood, $75.00; Richard A. Miller, $118.53; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $132-.95; C. F. Massey Company,"$71.64; S. M. Supply Company, $64009; and R. C. Drips'Grocer Company, $6.90. From the Police Protection Fund: Hilman Vang $1.73; St. Mary's Hospital $41.07; The Dayton Company, $53.45; Roy Kingrey,-$121.75; Anderson Men's Wear, $179.40; Cronin Peterson $173.65 Kenneth W. Link, $24.75; Carl J. Briese, $24.82; Lee E. Graham, $64.20; Leslie Holtorf, $48.00; James'J. Macken, Jr., $43.50; H. M. Fitzpatrick, $6.97; James J. Macken, Jr., $11.00; Gerald A. Kingsley, $55.70; Joe L. McDermott, $64.65; Robert C. Daly, $45.50; Melvin J. Mertz, $45.50; Harry S. Sati, $45.50; Donald S. Crowe, $41.50; Kenneth W. Link, $19.50; James P. Ryan, $45.50; Axel W. Moberg, $59.65; Kee Lox Manufacturing Company $22.63;Gerald Williams, $3.94; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $50.77;' Lairs Shoe Repair, $6.50; M. C. Lawlers, $8.88; Federal Laboratories,•$87•.20; Adamson Motors, Inc., $87.20; Reuben A. Rieck, $55.00; Sears, Roebuck and Company, $65.36; Edward M. Schneid I� 0 632 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July - 5, 1960 • er, $12.00; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.70; Clements Chevrolet Company, $26.20; Johnsons Standard Service, $11.03; Koffee Kup Cafe, $46.80; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $.90;R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $27.25. From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, $2.25; Michel Sales Company, $103.95; Maass Plumb- ing and Heating Company, $18.88; The Woodruff Company, $9.15; Walter G. Hogenson, $30.25; Welborn Welding Supply Company, $141.85; Peerless Pump Division, $11.69; Witte Transportation Company, $12.05; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $7.96; and Reeve's Drug Store, $5.43. From the Auditorium Fund: City of Rochester, $82.50; Woodhouse Brothers, $12.15; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $.203; Werner Transportation, $3.43; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $5.46; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $73.55; Welborn Welding Company, $17.75; The Billbord, $15.00; Hillyard Sales Company, $126.50; City of Rochester, P. U., $72.29. • From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P. U. $83.25.. From the Parking Meter Fund: The Rochester Visitor, $8.00; S. M. Supply Company, $1.5.7; From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $16.50. The following resolutions were each introduced and read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the same duly passed and adopted: Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Bca rd to purchase Lots 11, 2 and 3, Block B in Subdivision of Block 75, Original Plat and Block 30, Northern Addition for Public Utility..Department expansion. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for feasibility report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Grading and Surfacing of 18th Street Northwest in the Markay Addition and the regrading and surfacing of 18k Street and 18th Avenue Northwest intersection. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Grading and surfacing of 18th Street Northwest in the Markay Addition and the regrading and surfacing of 18k Street and 18th Avenue Northwest intersection. Upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the following improvement(s): Grading and Surfacing of 18th Street Northwest in the Markay Addition • and the Regrading and Surfacing of 18� Street and 18th Avenue Northwest intersection. Upon motion Stadler, secondby Wilkus, resolution adopted. Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of 7th Avenue Northwest from 3rd to 4th Street Northwest and on 4th Street Northwest.from 6th to 7th Avenue Northwest. Upon' motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the following improvement(s): Construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of 7th Avenue Northwest from 3rd to 4th Street Northwest and on4th Street Northwest from 6th to 7th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Record of Official Proceedings, of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July -5. 1960. 00 3,90 1 1�1 • 1 • 1 Resolution determing adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Grading and surfacing and the construction of a sanitary sewer, water - main and sewer and water service connections in Northwood 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Bituminous Resurfacing of East,Center Street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northeast. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing prepar- ation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Bituminous resur- _ facing of East Center Street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northeast. Upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler, resolution adopted. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the following improvement(s): Bituminous resurfacing of East Center Street from Broadway to 2n.d Av Northeast. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making cf the following improvement(s): Construction of a curb and gutter on the south side of 3rd Street South- east from Broadway to Block East. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Bituminous resurfacing of 2nd Street Northwest from Boradway to 3rd Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, seoond by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing prepar- ation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvements):, Bituminous resurfac- ing of 2nd Street Northwest from Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. . Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the followimg improvement(s): Bituminous resurfacing of 2nd Street Northwest from Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,046.67 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,705.51 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Clerk of Municipal Court $205.61; Richard G. Nietz, $225.00; George Rohde, $249.10 and.Whiting Printers & Stationers, $228.22. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,730.47 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Viktor 0. Wilson, M.D. $618.50; Rochester Airport Company, $546.77 and Foster Electric Company, $565.00. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. The matter of paying fees to the Public Health Officer for birth and death certificates was discussed and upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, this matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for investigation and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock 0 634 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 5, 1960 • OSWALO PUBLISHING CO., NEW ULM. MINN. 9181 P. M. President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30•o'clock P. M. Upon roll call the J following members were present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus, and Wilson. President Tingley then stated this as being the tiu►e and place set for a hearing on the proposed change of zoning of the W 58 feet of the East 130 feet of the North 140 feet of Outlot 8 Cummings Addition (810 West Center Street) from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone. There was no one present wishing to be heard. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission submitted previously was that this zone change be granted. A motion was then made by Brooks, • second by Wilkus, that the zone change be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor thereof. Mr. G. J. Kustka, Sales Manager of Periodical Publishers''Service Bureau, Inc. had requested to be heard at this meeting concerning the licensing of peddlers, canvassers and tran- sient merchants. He called President Tingley and stated that he would be unable to attend. No recommendation from the Public Safety Committee on this matter was submitted. The following resolutions were each introduced and read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the same duly passed and adopted: Resolution appropriating $1,233.64 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Lyon Chemicals,. Inc., $256.50 and Green Bay Foundry Machine Works $977.14. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,085.35 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to General Electric Company, $750.00 and Schmidt Printing Company, $335.35. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $620.09 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Phillippi Equipment Company, $364.82 and Firestone Stores, $255.27 and upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $976.92 from the Police Protection Fund, $1,094.93 from the Auditorium Fund, $2,254.38 from the Sewer Fund and $5,345.56 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G. Knopp $976.92, Disti.ct Director of Internal Revenue • $1,094.93 and Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc., $7,599.94. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $295.14 from the General Fund, $11.95 from the Fire Protection Fund,'$64.96 from the Sewer Fund and $2,165.71 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Ole's Floor Mart $534.60 and H & H Electric Company, $2,003.16. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $644.79 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Stephen B. Woodward. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $3,568.50 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering paymentmade to Kirckof Plumbing and Heating.' Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. • .Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,. Minn., July 5, 1960 r- 6 3 a r-� u 1 11 • �J Resolution appropriating $25,046.90 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Mortis, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $18,079.92 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,039.57 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering pay- ment made to Doyle.Conner Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $6,514.94 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $6,371.18 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Brooks, -second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $6,457.70 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,435.86 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, resolution'adopted. Resolution appropriating..$3,907.78 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to, Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,187.52 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G.,Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $262.22 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Littrup.Nielson, Inc. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $122,474.04 from the Permanent,Impr.avement Fund and ordering payment made to Alvin E. Benike. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $400.50 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting the bid of E. J. Vonch Company for the following -local improvement(s): Construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 15th Avenue Northwest from 20th Street Northwest to 22nd Street Northwest in Elton Hills Third Addition. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting the bid of Doyle Conner Company for the following local improvement(II). Construction of a curb and gutter in the 700 block on 1st Avenue Southwest, Lots 1 thru 7 inclusi;, ve - Block 106, Willson's Addition and 700 Block on 1st Avenue Southwest - Lots 8 thru 14 inclusi,% Block 104 Willson!s Addition. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilkus, 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 East side of 36th Avenue Northwest from 3rd Street Northwest to 3rd Place Northwest. Upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. The applicati6n of Leon Grothe for an "Off and On Sale" non -intoxicating liquor license 0 6 3 f Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July .5, 1960 . , was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson the same was referred to the Public Safety Committee. All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Parks, Public Grounds and Recreation Committee that Ordinance No. 858 be amended to provide a third physician member to the Board of Public Health and Welfare, increasing the number of members from six to seven was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the recomtmendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance changing the number of members of the Public Health and Welfare Board from 6 to,7 members. All voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that an Assistant Poundmaster be • employed at -the City Dog Pound was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Assistant Poundmaster at $4,200.00 per year. A motion was made by Gifford, second by Stadler that the resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution establishing minimum set back lines in Crescent Park First Addition which was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted. Alderman Wilson introduced the following resolution which was read and upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted: "WHEREAS, North Broadway Street in the City of Rochester in the vicinity of its intersection.with Second Street Northeast and Northwest, is heavily travelled by motor and pedestrian traffic and such traffic is constantly increasing, and WHEREAS, Second Street Northeast and Northwest is being made a primary traffic street in the City of.Rochester, and. WHEREAS, it appears that traffic signals are necessary to regulate such traffic, and WHEREAS, Broadway Street is also State Trunk Highway No. 63, and WHEREAS, the City understands that the State will make a traffic count and investigate the necessity of installing traffic signals at said intersection, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City -of Rochester that the Commissioner of Highways is hereby requested to make the neeessary in- vestigations to determine necessity and desirability of traffic signals at the intersection of North Broadway (T.H. No. 63) with Second Street Northeast and Northwest in the City of Rochester. _ • Be it further resolved, that the City is willing and agrees that should signalization of the above intersection be found justified, it will participate in the cost of installation and maintenance of said signals as may be required under, the established policies of the Commissioner. Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways, Minnesota State Highway Department, St. Paul 1, Minnesota." Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution amending the parking resolution as follows: "(1) Subsection bw. of Section (2) NO PARKING ZONES, is hereby repealed. (2) Section (4), TRUCK LOADING ZONES, is-hereby•amended by adding thereto Subsection ak to read in its entirety as follows: 'ak. on 4th Street Southwest, on the north side of the street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, 25 feet, more or less, immediately west of the alley."' Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Wilson introduced the following resolution which was read: • Record of Official Proceedings of the, Common Council of the City of Rochester;: Minn., July 5, 1960 1 • 1 1 • 1 "BE IT RESOLVED by..the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the "Employment Policy" of the City adopted by the Common Council on July 7, 1952 as amended, is hereby further amended by adding thereto Subsecti ons'G. 4 and 5 to read in their entirety as follows: "G. Genefal 114. Honesty is required of all City employees. Neglecting to pay just debts is one form of dishonesty unless there are excusable, extenuating circumstances. No City employee shall allow his financial condition to deteriorate to such an extent that his creditors call on City administrative personnel for assistance in .debt settlement. Garnishments, executions and other legal procedures involving the City, as well as informal demands on City administrative personnel for assistance in collecting debts against City employees, causes much needless use of time as well as annoyance and inconvenience and reflects discredit on the City and other City employees. Garnishments, executions and other legal procedures against City employees becuase of just debts will not be tolerated and will be considered cause for disciplinary action or discharge. 115. No person shall be eligible for employment who is already receving retirement or pension income because of previous employment by the City,. except under the following conditions: a. Such re-employment is on an emergency or on a temporary basis. Temporary in this 'instance is to be distinguished from part-time or seasonal employment. or b. Such employment is in the best interest of the City and the pension payments are suspended or the established salary is reduced by the amount of the pension payments during such re-employment." Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilkus and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley dec the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Rochester, a lease with Nelson Tire & Appliance Company of certain premises at the rear of 512 1st Avenue S.W. was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota Lot Six, Block Three Highland Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota was given its first reading. An Ordinance.Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted lands in Section 12, Township 106 North, Range 14 West, and Certain Platted Lands in Auditor's Plat "A" All in Olmsted County, Minnesota (Bear Creek Property) was given its 1st reading. Alderman Wilkus was excused at 8:15 P. M. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, Blocks One to Twelve, Inclusive West Zumbro Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota was given its third and final reading. Mr. Dan Foley, Attorney representing those opposed to the annexation, was present and stated that in his opinion, there was a serious question as to whether the petition had a majority of the signers and requested that the Council defer action on this and check the petition further and also con- sider the possibility of holding an election. Mrs. Gerald Holmes, representing the property owners, urged that the Council take immediate action in this annexation. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, then reported that in his opinion, this petition was valid and that the Council could annex by ordinance in the West Zumbro case and that the provision for an election applied when a minority seeks annexation. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by Gifford, that the said ordinance be adopted as read. Upon roll call and Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye", President Tingley declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted. (Alderman 0 Wilkus had been excused at 8:15 P. M.). 638 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., - July 5, 1960 OSWALD PUBLISHING CO., NEW ULM. MINN. 9181 An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance Entitled, "An Ordinance Designating Certain Streets in the City of Rochester to Be Used by Truck Traffic; Providing for the Enforcements and Prescrib- ing Penalties for the Violation of its Provisions" was given its 2nd reading: Alderman Brooks introduced a resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands East of the Addition which was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson and all.present voting in faovr thereof, resolution adopted. Alderman Brooks introduced a resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improve- • ment(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands east of the Addition which was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the Purpose of Promoting Health, Safety, Order, Convenience, and General Welfare by Regulating the Use of Land, the Location, Size, Use and Height of Buildings, and the Arrangement of Buildings on Lots, and the Density of - Population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in Accordance with a Comprehensive Plan" (Lots 1 & 2, Block 5,'Sunnysi.de Addition to an Industrial District) was given its third and final reading. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler that the said ordinance be adopted as read. Upon roll call Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilson ;and Tingley voting -"aye" and Brooks voting "no", President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. - An'Ordinance Amending an Ordinance Entitled, "An Ordinance for the Purpose of Promoting Health,'Safety, Order, Convenience and General Welfare by Regulating the Use of Land, the Location, Size, Use and Height of Buildings and the Arrangement of Buildings on Lots, and the Density of Population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, All in Accordance with a Comprehensive Plan" (property along Highway 52 North to Commercial District) was given its second reading. A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Stadler, that the rules be suspeaobd and the ordinance be given its third and final reading. Upon roll call Alderman Morris voted "no". Alderman Morris stated that he had received many complaints about the number of ducks • down at Silver Lake Park. He said there were so many of them that they were spoiling this park as a picnic ground and also they were going into the streets and highways and thereby causing a traffic hazard. Alderman Morris then moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write the Board of Park Commissioners and request them to try to find some means of taking care of this matter as soon as possible. Alderman Gifford seconded the motion and upon roll call Brooks, Gifford, Morris and Stadler voting "aye" and Wilson and Tingley voting "no" President Tingley declared the motion carried. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that he had worked out a plan vor taking care of the traffic on 7th Street Northwest during construction work on 14th Street Northwest. He recommend- ed that: (1) Twelfth Street Northwest from Sixth Avenue Northwest throughand,including 1% Avenue Northwest shall be a through street and stop signs shall be placed on all said avenues intersecting said 12th Street Northwest (6th Avenue through 10' Avenue inclusive)'. (2) All parking is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 7:00 P. M., Monday • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 5,. 1960 639' E n • 1 C1 through Friday of each week at the following locations on 7th Street Northwest: a. on the south side of 7th Street N.W. between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue. b. On both sides of 7th Street N.W. from Broadway to the alley approximately k block west of Broadway. - c. On 7th Street Northwest, on both sides of the street, from a point 200 feet east of the intersection -of 2nd Avenue to a point 200 feet west of the intersection of said 2nd Avenue. 3. Seventh Street N.W. at its intersection with 7th Avenue shall be a through street and a stop sign shall be placed at said intersection of 7th Avenue. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by Wilson, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution incorporating the above recommendations of the City Engineer. All present voted in favor thereof. Mr. John Bakke, Personnel Director, brought up the matter of appointing a Traffic Bureau Director. He stated that he thought probably the step to take would be to set a salary and then he would be able to work on from there. He stated that the salary of captains in the Police Department was $5,605.00 per year and that a patrolman was $5,404.00 per year. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Gifford, that the salary of the Traffic Bureau Director be set at $6,000.00 per year. President Tingley declared -the motion lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by Gifford that the salary of the -Traffic Bureau Director be set at $5,600.00 per year. Upon roll call Brooks, Wilson and Tingley voting "no" and Gifford, Morris and Stadler voting "ayd, President Tingley declared a tie vote and therefore the motion was lost. A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Stadler that the salary of the Traffic Bureau Director 'be set at $5,500.00 per year. Upon roll call, all voted in favor thereof, except Brooks who voted "no". -A..resolution fixing the salary of the Director of Traffic Violation Bureau in the sum of $5,500.00 for the year ending December 31st, 1960 was read. A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Stadler that the said resolution be adopted as read. Upon roll call Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilson and Tingley.voting "aye" and Brooks voting "no", President Tingley declared the resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Gifford introduced a resolution setting forth parking and traffic regulations asl recommended by the City Engineer to alleviate the traffic congestion on 7th Street -Northwest which was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second by Stadler, that the said resolution be adopted as read and upon roll call and all present voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 1960. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, the meeting was adjourned until July 18th, City Clerk -----The summons and complaint of A. IT. Hall, Plaintiff vs City of Rochester, Defendant, alledging that the defendant is indebted to the plaintiff in the amount of $4,190.38 for money illegally collected for connecting with defendant's sewer and water system was read. Upon motion -by -Stadler, second by Gifford the same was referred to the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof. The petition of the Standard Oil Company requesting a change of zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Elliott's Sub -Division of the W. 'k of Outlots Four and Five, Cumming's Addition and Lot 2, Block 1, Elliott's Sub -Division of the W. k of Outlots Four and Five, Cumming's Addition.except the North 60 feet of s Lot 2.was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Stadler, the petition was referred to the Planni and Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof. A letter from Mrs. George T. Jansen of 912 6th Street Northwest regarding a drainage problem at her residence was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second byMorris, the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor- thereof.