HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1960640, Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of -Rochester, Minn., July 18, 1960 •
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 July 18, 1960.
President Tingley called the meeting to'order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. the following members
being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Stadler, Wilkus and Wilson.' Absent: Aldermen
Gifford and Morris.
Upon motion by Stadler, seconded by Wilkus, the minutes of the meeting of July 5, 1960
were approved.
President Tingley stated thid as being the time and place set for the following hearings:
Hearing on the petition for the vacating and abandonment of a sidewalk easement in part
of Carroll's 2nd Addition, Peck's 2nd Addition, Peck's Third Addition, Peck's Sixth Addition. There
was no one present wishing to'be heard and upon motion'by Wilson, second by Stadler, the hearing was
declared officially closed and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution
vacating the said easement. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on the construction and reconstruction of sidewalk on 8 separate locations.` Mr.
William Kittley of 826 East Center Street was present and inquired as to how much of his land would
be assessed if the sidewalk would be constructed. C."A. Armstrong, City,Engi'neer, stated that 67
feet on the east side of the lot was in bad shape and his department recommended that a sidewalk
be constructed here. However, if he wanted to have it done himself, he could do so. Mr. Kenneth
Morton of 711 8th Street Southeast stated that he had been charged for repairs just received recent-
ly and wondered if he would be charged again for the total amount. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer,
said he would check this and if he had been charged for repairs recently, he would be given credit.
Mr. Edward J. Sobania of 226 loth Avenue'Northeast inquired if curb and gutter or some other*re-
placement were done in front of his lot,lif he would be required again in a few years, to pay for
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more sidewalk. C. A. Armstrong said that he would not if the sidewalk was in good shape at that
time. There was no one else wishing to be heard so President Tingley declared the hearing officially
closed. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by Wilson that the Council consider the request
of the Civil Air Patrol to sell candy on the streets. All voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Stadler stated that the Civil Air Patrol had requested permission to sell candy
on Broadway this evening to raise funds for a cadet training program. He said he had checked with
the police department and they had no objections. Mr. Campbell was present and stated that the
object of selling the candy was to raise funds for their association needs in carrying out Civil
Air Patrol Program. They have a number of boys in training and one-half of them do not have a
uniform and they also need money to buy a small airplane to be used in this area. He stated than
their request was to sell candy from a small pickup truck and they would also like permission to
play a record which gave certain facts about Civil Air Patrol. President Tingley stated that he
did not feel that such permission should be given. He said he thought the purpose was good but
there were.many other organizations that would probably be requesting the same thing. A motion
was then made by Stadler, second by Brooks, that the Civil Air Patrol be granted permission to
sell the candy from a truck parked on the street. All voted in favor thereof, except Tingley, who
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voted no. (Permission to play the record was not granted.).-
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Letters from Lucille E. Wilson of 417 4th Street Northwest, Theodore F. Franke of 403.4th
Street Northwest and Edmund McCoy regarding the sale of their property on 5th Street Northwest
were each presented and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the letters were referred to
to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from the Mayor's Parking.and Traffic Committee requesting a hearing with the
Council to discuss the possibility of the City "getting out of the parking business" was read.
The said committee suggested 7:45 A. M. on July 22, 1960. 'The Council was not in favor of a mee
ing at this time and instructed the City Clerk to contact the said committee and arrange for a
meeting at 7:30 P. M. on July 27, 1960
A letter from the Airport Commission requesting that the Council advertise for bids for
chairs in the waiting room of the Terminal Building of the New Rochester Airport which was read.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was
instructed to prepare a resolution for same ordering bids for August 1st at 2:00 o'clock P. M.
A letter from the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. requesting that the bus stop in the vicinity of
the chapel entrance to St. Mary's Hospital be relocated east of the pedestrian crossing signal
at the employee,entrance to the hospital was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Public Health Center staff thanking the Council for providing hospital-
ization insurance for employees was read. President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
A letter signed by Charles Fremstad requesting permission to block off the street on 13th
Avenue Northwest between Cascade and Elton Hills Drive for a street or block party on July 30th,
1960 and also a recommendation of the Public Safety Committee recommending.that the request be
granted subject to access for emergency equipment if necessary were each read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Stadler, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that the Mayo Park parking lot be
redone was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson the same was referred to the Public
Works Committee and City Engineer to submit an estimate of cost to the Council. All voted in
favor thereof.
Claims of injury of Floyd C. Stephens in the amount of $7,500.00 and Tandy W. Stephens in
the amount of $3,000.00 for an injury sustained from a fall on the sidewalk on the Southeast
corner of Third Street and First Avenue Southwest were each read. upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Stadler, the claims were referred to the City Attorney. All voted in favor thereof.
Mayor Smekta requested C..A. Armstrong, City Engineer, to explain to the Council, the press
and the radio why 2nd Street Southwest was paved the way it was done. C..A. Armstrong explained
that they built it this way in order to save money and that by doing it this way, they saved
approximately $20,000.00.
The request of W. J..Zweifel to have Qutlot 1 of Sunny Slopes Sub -Division annexed to the
City of Rochester was read and the same was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission, .upon
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The two following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read and
upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks and all voting in favor thereof; the same were approved:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota that the amount of $101,059.78 be and is hereby appropriated
to the First National Bank of Rochester in payment of
$100,000.00 U. S. Treasury 3 5/8% Notes maturing May 15th, 1961,
Principal-$100,468.75 and accrued interest $591.03
Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the said bonds be purchased for 'INVESTED
FUNDS-EIECTRIC.DEPARTMENT DEPRECIATION RESERVE."'
"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 author-
ize the said Board to enter into a contract with'FAIRBANKS, MORSE AND COMPANY for the
fur-nishing, in accordance with specifications on file, of
Item 1. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND MOTOR AND INSTALLATION
Item 2. ONE'DEEP WELL TURBINE PUMP, less motor,
the total amount of the said contract to be EIEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY
TWO DOLLARS ($11;372.00) and the said Fairbanks, Morse and Company being the lowest
responsible bidder."
A letter from Summer Theatre Group requesting permission to erect a banner extending from
Woolworth's to Dayton's announcing their forthcoming plays was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second
by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the request was granted.
A letter from Mr. Tilman C. Hegge of 1057 Third Avenue Southeast requesting a conference
in regard to the purchase of the West 25' of Lot 28, Block 7, Sunnyside'Addition on which a pumping
station mas located wqs read. This was a sewer'lift station and was going to be discontinued.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. All
voted in favor thereof.
A letter from D. E. Larkins of 1252 Fourth Street Northwest registering a complaint
against the practices of the Office of the Building Inspector, namely that a building permit had
been issued for a building at 1248 4th Street Northwest which did not meet the requirements of the
building code was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the matter was referred to the
Zoning
Planning/and Annexation Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
•A letter from the Continental Assurance Company advising that they had accepted liability
effective July 15, 1960 for nd�r coverage on all city employees was read. President Tingley ordered
the same placed on file.
A letter from a Rochester citzen and taxpayer protesting the installation of sewer and
water in West Zumbro Addition was read. President Tingley ordered the same placed do file.
A letter from the State of Minnesota Department of Highways stating that the necessary
traffic engineering investigation and survey will be made as soon as possible on Traffic Control
Signals for the intersection of T. H. #63 (North Broadway and Second Street N.W. & N.E. was read.
President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that Mr. Donald Mulholland be appointed
as Assistant Poundmaster was -read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the recommendation
was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
A recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City Attorney be instructed to
draft an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 599 Building Code to read as follows was read:
Panel Walls
Exterior non -bearing walls may be panel construction when such walls are constructed
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and located as follows:
Facing streets, alleys or courts 30 feet or more wide.
30 feet or more from interior property lines. (including widths of alleys, if any).
Exterior wall panels shall be constructed of non-combustible materials backed with at
least one and one-half (1'k) inches non-combustible insulation. Metal for such panels
shall be a minimum 20 U. S. gage.
If steel, other than stainless, such panels -shall have all surfaces protected against
corrosion by galvanizing, porcelain, baked enamel, or equivalent permanent protective
coating.,
Exterior wall panels shall be regidly attached to the structural frame, and shall be
designed to resist wind pressures of not less than 40 lbs. per sq. ft. live and dead
load."
A recommendation of the Public Works Committee requesting the Minnesota Department of
Highways to improve North Broadway from 14th Street Northwest to 19th Street Northeast and agree-
ing to participate in a portion of the costs was read. President Tingley stated that he felt the
City should not agree to participate in any cost until they knew what�the costs would be. A
motion was then made by Stadler, second by Wilson that the recommendation be tabled. All voted
in favor thereof. A motion was then made by Brooks that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a resolution requesting the State Department of Highways to prepare preliminary plans for the
improvement of Trunk Highway No. 63 from 14th Street Northwest to 19th Street Northeast for review)
of the Council. Wilson seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project be
initiated without petition for the construction of street grading and surfacing and a sanitary
sewer, watermain and service connections stubbed into the boulevard in 10 Street Northwest in
Rubow's Sunrise Addition. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, the recommendation was
approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the construction of a sanitary sewer, water-
main and service connections and street grading in 16k Street Northwest in Rubow's Sunrise
Addition is feasible and recommending its construction and the recommendation of the Public Works
Committee recommending its construction with 25% of the estimated costs advanced by the owner and
the balance assessed against the abutting property, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Broods and all voting in favor thereof, the report was accepted and the recommendation approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City Clerk advertise for bids to
be received on August 15, 1960 for one 9-wheel self propelled roller for the Street & Alley
Department, was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson the recoamiendation was approved.
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending initiation of a local
ment project without petition for the construction of the 2nd Section of a relief Sanitary Sewer
in 3rd Avenue Southeast from loth Street Southeast to llth Street Southeast and in llth Street
Southeast from 3rd Avenue Southeast to 134 feet west was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Wilson, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the construction of a 2nd Section of a relief
sanitary sewer in 3rd Avenue S.E. from loth St. S.E. to llth St. S.E. and in llth St. S.E. from
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3rd Avenue to 134 feet west was read and further stating that it was feasible and estimating the
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cost at $19,500.00 and also the recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending its
construction with the cost of the main to be laid from the sanitary sewer bond issue and'the
cost of -the connections or reconnections to be borne by the property owner when said connections
or reconnections are made was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the report and the
recommendation were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a sanitary sewer and watermain be
constructed in the West Service Drive of T.H. 52 from 14th Street N.W. to 19th St.-N.W. and in
18th St. N.W. from 18th Ave. N.W. to the West Service Drive of T.H. 52 and be initiated by Council
action without petition of a majority of owners was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
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the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the construction of a sanitary sewer and
watermain in the West Service Drive on T. H. #52 from 14th St. N.W. to 19th St. N.W. and in 18th
St. N.W. from 18th Avenue N.W. to West Service Drive of T. H. 52 is feasible and estimating the
cost made without survey or plans to be $43,000.00 was read and also the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee recommending its construction with a portion of the costs to be assessed
against the abutting property served; also these properties shall be assessed for part of 500,000
gal. water tower of the N.W. Service Area which have been previously constructed and assessments
deferred was also read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the report and recommendation
were each approved. Allvoted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the construction of a curb and gutter on the
west side of 13th Avenue Southeast from 8th Street to 0 Street Southeast is feasible and recommend-
ing its construction and estimating the cost made without surveys or plans to be $2,113.00 was read
and also the recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommendings its.construction with the
cost to be assessed against Lots 1, 9, 10 and 11 and 0utlot 2 Durands Sub -Division and Lots 1, 2,
3 and`4, Block 1, South Home Addition which was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
the report and the recommendation were each approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th
Street Southeast between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue Southeast be constructed and that the same is
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feasible and estimating the cost at $2,225.00 was read together with a recommendation of the Public
Works Committee recommending its construction with the cost to be assessed agdinst the abutting
property served which was also read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the report and the
recommendation were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that in view of the demands for space in
the City Hall, the city take steps to negotiate with the State of Minnesota for acquistion of land
and buildings of the District Headquarters of the Highway Department on 4th Street Southwest which
may be available in the next two years was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, the
recommendation was approved and the works committee was instructed to negotiate for same.
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All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the
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offer of the First National Bank of Minneapolis to dedicate Lot 29 Auditor's Plat "A" to the City
of Rochester for street purposes and recommending that the City of Rochester accept this offer
of dedication for the sum of $1.00 with the understanding that this acceptance in no way obligate.
the City of Rochester to develope and improve this street was read. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
the necessary papers. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they have reviewed
the petition to vacate that part of 17th Street Northwest lying west of 19th Avenue Northwest in
Sunset Terrace Addition and find that this street will not be needed for traffic circulation in
this area and would be better utilized as a part of the elementary school site was read and upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution ordering a hearing. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a stop sign be installed on the
north side of loth Street at the intersection of 19th Avenue Northeast as petitioned for was
read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the recommendation was approved. All voted
in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the request..of Leon Grothe for
an "on" and "off" sale non -intoxicating malt beverage license at 917 North Broadway be denied
because of the location of the property and the interior physical characteristics of the property,
was read, and upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson the recommendation was approved. All
voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the request of the Rochester Metho-
dist Hospital for three (3) parking spaces on 3rd Street Southwest on the North side of the
street in front of the Worrall Building, to be set aside as an emergency area for ambulances,
be granted was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the recommendation was:.approved
and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary resolution making this change effect-
ive. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of,the Public Safety Committee that the communication from the Hathaway
Tree Service relative to new equipment that they have purchased for trimming trees be referred to
the Park Department, was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the recommendation was
approved and the City Clerk was instructed to transmit a copy of a letter from the Hathaway
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Tree Service to the Park Department and also to the Public Utility Department. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the letter of June 14, 1960 from
Mr. G. J..Kustka, Sales Manager, Periodical Publisher's Service Bureau, Inc., Minneapolis, Minne-
sota, requesting that -an et:eption to Ordinance 880, concerning the license of Peddlers, Canvass-
ers, and Transient Merchants be made be denied was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by
Wilson, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that they had studied the report of the
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zones and proposed changes in meter time limits and further recommending that the report of the
Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw the necessary resolutions to make these changes effective was read. upon motion by Wilson,
second by Wilkus, the recommendation was All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee reporting the request of 14 petitioners
on 13th Avenue N.W. for.the erection of 2 large caution signs had been reviewed; that the _
petitioners also complained about excessive speed as a definite hazard to their children and
stating that the committee believes that the condition that exists on this street is temporary
and is caused by the present reconstruction of 14th Street N.W;.that the caution signs would not
reduce the hazards as represented and further stating that the committee has advised the Chief
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of Police of this petition and he stated that speeds on this street and in this area, would be
checked by radar was read. President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
A resolution appropriating $28,500.92 and ordering payment made to Ellerbe & Company
was again brought.up. Mr. John Dawson of Ellerbe and Company was present. The.question as to
whether the city should pay for services on a hangar that was not constructed.was again discussed.
Mr. Dawson stated he did not feel they had any argument with Gopher or anyone but even if the
hanger was not built the plans still had to be drawn in order to receive bids. Alderman Wilkut;
then moved that due to the fact that there was still some question in his mind he moved that
this be tabled until Gopher Aviation, Ellerbe &_Company and the Airport Commission get together
and reach some decision. Wilson seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Al Goodman, one of the owners of Cascade Center,was again present and inquired if
any further action had been taken in the annexation of Cascade Center. This plat had been referred .
to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Tom Moore, City Planning Director, reported that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had taken no action as they were waiting for a report from the
City Engineer. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, reported that he was opposed to the street
entrance on 5th Street Northwest for which right-of-way was acquired for limited access purposes
but if the Council felt that such a street should be there its effect on the traffic was not so
great that it could not be tolerated. He said if this land could be developed without this
Mr. Tom Moore stated he also was opposed to access on 5th St. N.W.,
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street that he would go along with it./ Mr. Clarence Johnson of Johnson Pontiac was present and there was
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ion of his building. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, pointed out that even after the land was from
that plan.
annexed, a zoning change would still have to be affected before the Building Inspector could issue
a building permit for such a building. A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Wilson, that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing Cascade Center to the City of
Rochester. All voted in favor thereof. (The owners were told that if the Council thought it
necessary they would call a special meeting to consider such an ordinance.)
Mayor Smekta stated that he had received a call from the Mayor from Pine.Island request-
ing permission to use the city's sweeper after a parade they are having for their cheese festival.
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He said they were willing to pay for the use of same. A motion was made by Wilson, second by
Wilkus to send the sweeper to Pine Island. All voted in favor thereof.
Mayor Smekta stated that his attention had been called to the fact that the last fire
hydrant at Miracle Mile is located at the Red Owl Store and thought some action should be taken
to extend the watermain possibly up to the corner of the lot across from Donaldson's. Upon moti
by Wilkus, second by -Stadler, the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for investi-
gation and report. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, a 20 minute recess was declared, at 10:15
o'clock P. M. :The meeting was called to order at 10:45 o'clock P. M.
The application of Burton L. Saye for an "On" and "CFf" Sale non -intoxicating malt
liquor license was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the application was referred
to the Public Safety Committee.
The applications of Reuben E. Radtke, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary and the Parker Hotel
for a license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the
licenses were granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Florin Erdman and the Parker Hotel for a license to sell soft drinks
were each read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Leo M. Dornack, Milford Ready, Norbert D. Ryan, William Loftus,
Albin Jacobson, Sr., J. K. Amdt, Robert J. Hines, William C. Kearns, Lowell Macken, Gerald
Nichols, T. J. Daly, Sam B. Russell, Anthony Roetzler and Harry L. Nelsen for a Journeyman
Plumber's License were each read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the licenses were
granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The application of E. E. Mooney for a Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's License
was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the license was granted. All voted in
favor thereof.
The application of R. C. Lovejoy for a license to connect with sewers and drains in the
City of Rochester, Minnesota was read and upon motion by Wilson, second.by Stadler, the applica-
tion was referred to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
The application of Vets Blue and White Cabs for the transfer of four taxi -cab automobile
licenses to four new cars was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the transfers were
granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the Clerk.of the Municipal Court for the week ending July 1st, 1960
showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $2,689.83 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $2,024.41; for the week ending July 8, 1960 showing .total criminal fines and
costs collected and civil fees received in the amount of $1,869.00 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $1,098.00 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, the same
were ordered placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month ending,June 30th, 1960 was read and the
same was ordered placed on file.
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The annual report of the Rochester Bus Lines, Inc. for the year ending December 31st,
1959 was presented and President Tingley ordered the same.placed on file.
The contract bonds of the Leitzen Holding Company in the amount of $53,500.00 with the
American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania as surety; Thiem Signs with the Commercial
Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey in the amount of $2,005.00 as surety; Stone Oldsmobile, Inc.
in the amount of $3,994.40 with The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York as surety; E. J.
Vonch in the amount of $3,700.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety and Leon Joyce in the,
amount of $92,243.50 with.the Seaboard Surety Company as surety were each read and the same were
referred.to the Mayor for his approval.
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The following resolutions were each and read and upon motion made seconded
and all present voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the resolutions duly passed_
and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Fairbanks,
Morse and Company.. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to purchase $100,000.00 U. S. Treasury
Notes. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and.directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals for
the furnishing of one 9-wheel self-propelled.roller for the Street & Alley Department. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals for
the furnishing of terminal building seating and miscellaneous furnishings at the Municipal (new)
Airport. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, said resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed.improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for
the following improvement(s): Construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in the West service
drive of T. H. 52 from 14th Street N.W. to 19th St. N.W., and in 18th St.. N.W. from 18th Ave. N.W.
to the West Service Drive of T._H._52/ Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing prepara-
tion of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Construction of a
sanitary sewer and watermain in the West Service Drive T. H. #52 from 14th Street N.W. to 19th St.
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N.W. and in 18th St. N.W. from 18th Ave. N.W. to West Service Drive of T.H. 52. Upon motion by_
Wilkus, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.'
Resolution referring proposed improvement for.feasibility report and recommendation for
the following improvement(s): Construction of a 2nd Section of a relief sanitary sewer in 3rd
Avenue Southeast from 10t# Street Southeast to llth Street S.E. and in llth Street S.E. from 3rd
Avenue S.B. to 134 feet west. Upon motion Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing prepara-
tion of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): Construction of the
2nd Section of a.relief sanitary sewer. in 3rd Avenue Southeast from lOth Street S.E. to llth Street
S.E. and in llth Street S.B. from 3rd Avenue S.E. to 134 feet west. Upon motion by Stadler, second
by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for
the following improvements: Construction of street grading and surfacing and the construction of
a sanitary sewer, watermain and service connections stubbed into the boulevard in 10 Street
Northwest in Rubow's Sunrise Addition. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution
adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing pre-
paration of plans and specifications in respect.to the following improvements: Construction of
street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, watermain and service connections in 16k Street
Northwest in Rubow's Sunrise Addition. Upon motion by Wilson, second by 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 improvements: Construction of a curb and gutter on the West side of 13th Avenue South-
east from 8th Street to q Street Southeast. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvements: Construction of a curb and gutter on the West side of 13th Avenue
Southeast from 8th Street to 4 Street Southeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
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 improvements: Construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Street Southeast between 8th
Avenue Southeast and 7th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution
adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvements: Construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Street Southeast between 7th
Avenue and 8th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvements: Construction or reconstruction of sidewalk at 8 separate locations.
(Sidewalk Project #4 0 1960). Upon -motion by Wilson,..second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $352.64 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to
City of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $804.50 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made,
to Red Wagon Products $500.00 and the.Lynde Company, $304.50. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,559.89 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to City of Rochester, City Clerk, $290.53; J. R. Doering Company, #343.90; Reynolds Wholesale
$604.50 and R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $321.41. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, re-
solution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,632.32 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment.
made to Woodruff Company, $450.04; Alpek Sheet Metal, $2.03.00; Lyon Chemical Company, $741.78 and
Leon Joyce, $237.50. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,156.26 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to.
Standard Oil Company, $201.24; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods $273.58; Borchert Ingersoll, $219.84; Mobil
Oil Company, $1,461.60. Upon motion by Wilkus, second.by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,765..15 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made
to Rochester Ready Mix $363.15; Quarve & Anderson, $200.00; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company,
$6,193.00. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $237.12 from the Police Protection fund and $832.65 from the
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Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to Ted Rieple $365.00; Park Department $467.65;
Postier & Eggers $237.12. -Upon motion by Brooks, second by -Wilson, resolution adapted. .
Resolution appropriating $1,272.50 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Adler
Steel Products $826.00; Meyer Machine, Inc., $446.50. Upon motion by -Brooks, second by Stadler,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,109.75 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
•K. M. McGhie, $385.50; I. B. M. 4387.93 and Rochester Post Bulletin $336.32. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $51,594.77 from the -General Fund and ordering payment made to
Public Health & Welfare -Fund. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, -resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating, $1,849.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
Allen Truck & Implement Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $351.40 from the General Fund, $207.40 from the Fire Protection
Fund, $743.30 from the Lighting Fund, $13.85 from the S & A Fund, $1,768.23 from the Sewer Fund
and $68.95 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company,
$659:55 and City of Rochester,-P. U.•$2;493.58. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolu-
tion'-adopted.
Resolutionsappropriating $1,818.69 from the General Fund, $97.20 from the Fire Protection
Fund $9.75 from the Police Protection Fund and $162.30 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering pay-
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went made to -Park Department $1,418.50; Quality Printers, $383.08; Cooperative Oil Company, $286.36.
Upon -motion by Brooks, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,108.47 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
E. J. Vonch. Upon motion -by Wilkus, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,800.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Ladislas Segoe & Associates. Upon -motion by Stadler, second by -Brooks and Wilson and Tingley
voting "no", resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,379.09 from the Permanent Improvement Fund -and ordering pay-
ment made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks, resolution
adopted. - a
Resolution appropriating $536.00 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
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E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Wilkus, second -by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,994.40 from the General -Fund and ordering payment made to
Stone Oldsmobile, Inc. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,798.20 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering pay-1
ment made.to Kirckof Plumbing & Heating Company. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, re-
solution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $10,620.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Public Utility Department. Upon motion by Wilson, seoD nd by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $505.00 from the General Fund and -ordering payment made to
Richard G. Nietz $240.00 and George E. Rohde, $265.00. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler,
resolution adopted.
.Resolution appropriating $8,573.47 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Dorsey, Owen, Barber, Marquardt & Windhorst.• Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Brooks, resolution
adopted.
Resolution.appropriating $9,545.67 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made
to H. T. Earle, $3,401.19; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company $6,144.48, Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvements:. Construction of a curb and gutter -on
5th Place Northwest from•5th Street to 6th Street Northwest. Upon motion -by Wilkus, second by
Brooks, resolution adopted.
The following claims were each presented and read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, the.City Clerk was instructed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments
accordingly:
From the General Fund: Louis Bennett, $147.30; Donald Mulholland, $119.07; Monte's, $32.S
The Johnson Company, $7.60; Trautner Sales Company, $11.19; Harry H. Evans, Reg. of Deeds $MO;
Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $30.35; Guy Branes, $15.00; Donald S. Crowe, $57.50; James J.
Macken, Jr., $82.50; Hayes Lucas Lumber Company, $3.90; E. T. Watkins Company, $6.80; Cities^
Service Oil Company, $58.03; The Kruse Company, $3.96; Rochester Plumbing & Heating Company, $14.7'
Frans Office Equipment, $5.65; Cranston Typewriters $2.75; Simmons Boardman Publishers, $7.90;
American Society of Planning Officials, $15.00; Nancy Caw, $164.50; Marvin Law Books Company;
$25.00; William J..Tetters, M.D., $10.00; Curtis L. Taylor, $78.98; Trautner Sales Company,
$5.75;.Mankato Hobby Craft, $21..06;' LeRoy Shane, Inc.,. $44.40;•Nelson Tire & Appliance, $196.00;
The Johnson Company, $55.71; Coast .to Coast Stores, $6.85; Rochester Transfer & Storage, $20.63;
Paul F. Schmidt, $8.80; Mankato Public Schools, $31.75; Foster,Electric•Company, $11.00; Charles
A., Campbell, $57.72; Minneapolis -Star and Tribune, $11.20; Chicago & N. W. Railway Company, $4.00;
Constnuction Bulletin $24.40; Park Machine Company,. $5.57; Marchant, Inc. $41.00; Cities Service
Oil Company, $38.33; Trautner Sales Company, $37.95;-Ace Sign Company, $37.50; Universal Motors,
$8.45; Briese-Steel Products, $14.40; Cranston Typewriter Store, $40.00; Shepards Citations, •
. $28.00; I, B. M."$35.00;. Clerk .of Municipal Court, .$15.04; C. T. Mondale,•$198.50; Alexander Auto
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Electric,, $5.55; Frerichs Hardware, $5.90; Wagner & Myers, $8.55; Rochester Wood Specialties Co.,
$1.50; China Hall, $5.00; Stoppels Egg. Poultry & Seed,. $4.98; Hentges Glass Company, $15.75;
Whitings Printers and Stationers, $15.07; Ace Hardware, $65.67; General Farm Supply, $58.80; Witte
Transportation, $36.99; Gopher Welding Supply; $2.75; Beckley Business Equipment Company, $148.95;
From the Street & Alley Fund: Phillippi,Equipment Company, $118.15; Marlowe E. Bennett,
$82.40; George Reub, $105.60; Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc., $55.00; Allen Truck & Implement, $12.38;
Harold's Auto Electric, $11.66; Scharf Auto Supply, $16.00; Parkhill Brothers, $15.54; Anderson
Radiator, $29.95; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment, $17.43; Stelley.Webb Service, $6.19; Great Stuff
Products, $10.50; Nagle, $25.68; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, $15.66; Park Machine, Inc.,
$36.23; Farm and Home Distributing, $39.484 Universal Motors, $3.30; Viker.& Sorenson,.$120.00;
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Richard Cole, $140.80; Phil Wright, $44.80; Roger Dyerson, $99.20; Dave Wrede, $65.60; Ace Hardware,
$61.46; Dodge Lumber, $16.00; Fullerton Lumber Company,.$7.50; General Farm Supply, $60.15; Witte
Transportation, $2.75; National Bushing & Parts, $6.10.
From the Fire Protection Fund: The Model Laundry, $68.94; E. T. Watkins Electric, $15.90;
Rochester Iron Works, $21.20; Dison's Cleaners, $33.46;.Squires Electric, $2.45; Pruett's $18.31;
Nelson Tire & Appliance, $3,98; Gross Industrial, $34.09; Gopher Welding,.$24.40; National Bushing
& Parts, $3.95.
From the Police Protection Fund: Herbert G. Knopp, $976.92; Whitings Printers & Stationers,
$10.60; Elliott & Hanson, $17.86; C. R.'Holland, $110.00; P. E. Romano, $120.75; Lawler's $10.00;
The Model Laundry, $15.40; 0 & 0 Marine Supply, $22.45; Leo Herrick, Jr., $27.05; Pako Photo,
$14.60; The Model Laundry, $1.35; Harold's Auto Electirc, $31.20; Bill's Conoco, $14.75; State
of Minnesota, Civil Service Department, $33.00; Sill Rack -Rite Company, $36.00; Butch's Conoco
Service, $3.00; Minit Car Wash, $30,00; Sears Roebuck, $65.36; Universal Motors, $68.10; Fire &
Safety, $5.00; Beckley Business Equipment $5.00; National Bushing & Parts, $45.52.
From the Sewer Fund: Walker Hardware, $17.07; Woodruff Company, $5.96; Leitzen Concrete
$60,00; Littrup Nielson, $113.77; E: T. Watkins Electric, $110.81; Red Wing Sewer Pipe Corporation,
$48.28; The Kruse Company, $49.00; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $70.16; Ace Hardware, $35.49; Dodge
Lumber Company, $40.00; Fullerton Lumber Company, $11.25;
From the Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, $9.84; Dearboard Chemical Company, $130.00; Pruett's
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Laundry, $2.34; National Teatre Supply, $46.32; American Linen Supply, $30.00; Peoples Natural -Gas,
$23.,92; Squires Electric, $25.80; Quality Printers, $39.05; Walker Hardware, $25.30; The Kruse
Company, $30.06; Alepk Sheet Metal Works, $182.06; Dearboarn Chemical Company,.$6.00; Rochester
Maintenance Supply, $110.33; I. B. M.,. $23.7.5; Major Supply, 458.50.
From the Park Improvement Company.: Rochester Veterans of World.War I, $54.20; Osco Drug:
$41.95; Francis Shea, $2.61; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $56.20; The Johnson Company, $9.50;
Gibbons Printing, $3.00; National Conference of State Parks, $5.00; American Linen Supply, $94..16;
Ace Hardware, $78.44; Woodhouse Brothers,.$23.40; Botsford Lumber Company, $172.95; Scharf Auto
Supply, $24.15; General Trading Company, $118.97.; Quality Printers, $15.55; Rochester Visitor,
$24.00; Williams Printing, $57.50; N. W. Bell Telephone Company., $67.92; Arnold's-Supply, $16..63;
Watkins Electric, .$57.13; Gopher .Welding, .$57.30; H. Dornack & Son, $174.95;. Maass Plumbing & Htg.,
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$22.11; Powers Regulator Company,. $2.12; The Kruse Company,. $75.53; Eagle Drug, $4.77; Fullerton
Lumber Company, $64.90; Loris Laundry, $12.06; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $22.52; Standard Oil
Company, $102.57; Southern Minnesota Supply Company, $77.01; Red Wagon Service, $18.00; Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $1.00; Holm & Olson,,$30.00; National Chemical Corporation, $65.95; Sears
Roebuck, $8.19; Bergstedt Paint Company, $44.95; Firestone Store, $48.95; Ace.Lineolum, $2.85;
H. J. Jewson, $2.50; E. J. Klampe, $6.50; Alexander Auto Electic, $4.84; Wilenski Auto Parts, $38
Lange Auto Glass Shop, $12.50; National Bushing & Parts, $15.64; Minnesota State Board of Health,
$3.50; Witte Transportation, $18.82; Minnesota Department of Agriculture, $3.00; Gordon Tupper,
$84.50; Rochester Bakery, $14.59; Ernie Nelson Distributing Company, $10.00; Rochester Meat
$14.60; Red Wagon Products, $44.50; Pure Ice Company, $4.50; China Halls, $28.80;
From the Parking Meter Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $35.65; Ther Sherwin Williams
Company, $162.30;
Alderman Brooks introduced the following resolution which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to offer to purchase the
tracts of land described below from the owners thereof at the prices indicated.
The lands described are for public street and other public purposes and each
price specified is for a conveyance of the particular tract to the City of
Rochester in fee simple by full warranty deed. The owners, upon acceptance
of the City's offer, will be required at their own expense (a) to deliver
to the City in advance of payment a current abstract evidencing good and
marketable title free of all encumbrances including all real estate taxes
for the year 1959 due and payable in 1960, and (b) to pay federal -documentary
tax and state deed taxes required in connection with deeds of conveyance.
Parcel No.� Description Price with Price without
Buildings- Buildings-
7 S. 36' of Lot 24, Block 3 Conley's
Addition Olmsted County, Minnesota $10,390.00 $ 9,390.00
9 N. 55; of Lot 11, Block 2, Conley's
Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota - 13, 960.00 11, 960.00
10 Lot 11, Block 2, Conley's Addition, less
the north 55', Olmsted County, Minnesota
14,700.00 14,200.00
12 Lot 9, Block 2, Conley's Addition,
Olmsted County, Minnesota 111350.00 10,850.00
13 N. 44' Lot 8, Block 2, Conley's
Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota 9,980.00 8,950.00
-15 Lot 6, Block 2, Conley's Addition,
Olmsted County, Minnesota 8,700.00 83-500.00
35 Lot 5, Block 6, of Elliotts Re -Subdivision
of Blocks 6 & 16, Cumming's Addition,
Olmsted County, Minnesota 12*900.00 12,700.00
41 All that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 69 of
Original Plat, described as follows: Com. at a
pt. in the S. line of,Lot 1, - Block 69, which is
71' west of the S.B. corner of said Block 69,
for place of beginning; running th. west along
the south line of said Lot 1 a dist. of 75' th.
north parallel with the west line of 4.th Ave.
N.W. a dist. of 131.72' to the south R.O.W. line
of the C.G.W. R.R.; th. S. 65.07' E. on said R.O.W.
line a dist. of 82.671, th. S. parallel with the
W. line of 4th Ave. N.W. a dist. of 96.93' to a
pl. of beg., Olmeted County, Minnesota.
29,260.00 27,360.00
Be it further resolved that in the event the City's offer with respect to any
parcel of land is accepted by the owners, the City shall,require.possession of
the premises on April 1, 1961 if the owners elect to remove the buildings and on
October 1, 1960 if the owners elect not to remove the buildings. The City will
accept possession of the premises at any time prior to the above dates that the
owners desire. If the owners of rental income property accept the City's offer,
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the price offered by the City shall be reduced in an amount equal to 507. of the gross
rental income which would became due and payable between the date the City's offer
is accepted and the date possession is to be transferred to the City. Upon acceptance
of an offer by the owners, payment of the offered price will be made by the City
within 30 days after delivery of a current abstract of title evidencing good and
marketable title free of encumbrance. All offers shall terminate August,15, 1960."
Mrs..Hilda Rosasen was present and said that she would take the•price offered her for her
property which was Lot 9,•Block 2, Conley's Addition.
Alderman Stadler then introduced a resolution appropriating $11,350.00•from the Permanent
Improvement Fund and -ordering payment made to Hilda R. Rosaaen which was read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Wilkus and all present voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution declaring that the official designation of the new
Rochester munibipal airport being constructed in High Forest Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota,
be "Rochester Municipal Airport" which was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and
all present voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the contract with Donald L. Close relative to the construction at his own expense,
of certain improvements in Crescent Park 1st Addition which was read. Upon motion by Wilson,
and
second by Wilkus,/all present voting in favor thereof, resolution 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 Loca-
tion, 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" (changing the East 7.1-feet of Lot 17, Block 2 and Lot 18, Block 2 Kutzky's First Addition
to a Multiple Dwelling District and the West 58 feet of the East 130 feet of the North 140 feet,
Outlot 8 Cumming's Addition to a Multiple Dwelling District) was given its 1st reading. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Brooks 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 Wilkus, second by Wilson and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof,
the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. (No further
action was taken because the zone change at 1211 1st Street Southwest had a valid protest and a
5/7 vote would be necessary to adopt the -ordinance and there were only five aldermen present).
An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance granting to the Rochester
Yellow Cab corporation a Kranchise to Operate Taxicabs on the Streets of the City of Rochester;
providing rules, regulations and conditions.for the conduct of said taxicab business; providing
for the licensing of taxicabls; providing rates of fare; and providing penalties for the viola-
tion thereof" was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and,upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof,
the rules were.suspended and the ordinance was given its 2nd reading.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson 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 Wilkus, second by Wilson that the said ordinance be acb pted as
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as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly
passed and adopted.
An Ordinance emending an Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance granting to'Rocabco, Inc., a
Minnesota Corporation Doing Business as Vet's Blue and White Cabs,a Franchise to operate Taxi-
cabs on .the streets of -the City of Rochester; providing rules, regulations and conditions for theIIF—
conduct of -said taxicab business; providing for the licensing of taxicabs; providing rates of
fare; and providing penaltiesfor the Violation thereof" was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by:Wilson and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof,
the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its 2nd reading.
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Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson 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 Wilkus, second by Wilson that the said ordinance be adopted as
read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed
and adopted.
An ordinance providing for the licensing of dogs; providing for apprehension and
disposition of dogs unlawfully running at large; providing for the vaccination of dogs for rabies;
providing other regulations governing dogs and providing a penalty for violation was given its
first reading. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the ordinance be amended
to include squirrels, ducks, etc. Upon roll call and all voting "no" President Tingley declared
the motion not adopted.
An ordinance establishing a Board of Public Health and Welfare for the City of Rochester,.
providing for the composition, and setting forth the powers and duties of -the Board was given its
first reading.
An ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "an ordinance for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the locatio n,
size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of popull
lation within the city of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan."
(lands along Highway #52 North) was given its second reading. Upon motion by Brooks, second by
Stadler 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 Stadler, second by
Wilson, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President
Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
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 third -and final reading. upon
motion by Wilson, second by Brooks and upon.roll call -and all voting in favor thereof, that the
said ordinance be adopted as read, President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed and
adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota Lot Siz, Block 3, Highland
Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota was given its second reading. .,,Upon:lmotion, by:�.Wilkusy--secotideby
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Stadler anCupon roll call.and-all voting in favor -thereofi. the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by
Stadler that the said ordinance be adopted as read and.all*..voting in favor thereof, President
Tignley declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted..
R..:-V. Ehrick, City Attorney, presented -a quit claim,deed to D. J. Thomas and Cecil
Thomas for the following described property:
Commencing at the center of Section 27, Township 107, Range 14,
thence south 890 east 148 feet to the place of beginning, thence
north 590451 east 128 feet, thence south 401' east 356.8 feet,
thence south 59045' west 126 feet, thence north 411 west 356.8.
feet to the place of beginning; :also a strip 33 feet wide running
easterly from the east line of state road to connect with the
gravel pit above described, the..center line'o'f said section to
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This quit claim deed is given for the purpose of releasing any interest that the parties above
named may have in gravel rights on the land described. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus,
the -Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute thesaidlease.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the meeting was adjourned.
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