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for electrical permits for the months of August in the amount of $185.25; of Plumbing Inspector
for plumbing permits issued for the month of August in the amount of $343.50; of the Heating
Inspector for heating permits issued in the amount of $418.25 and for sign permits issued in the
amount of $6.90 were each read and the same were ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending August 19, 1960 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received in the amount of'$2,048.50 and
total remitted to the City Treasurer $1,240.00; for the week ending August 26, 1960 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and .civil fees received in the amount of $2,152.00 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $1,415.00; for the week ending September 2, 1960 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received in the amount of $1,899.25 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $1,304.25 were each read and having been approved by the City
Attorney, the same were ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee that the City Assessor be
authorized to purchase a Friden Calculator was read. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Brooks,
the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The following recommendation from the Public Works Committee was read and upon motion by
Gifford, second by Brooks the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare the necessary ordinance. All voted in favor thereof.
"We; the undersigned, recommend that the Council direct the City Attorney
to provide by Ordinance or Amendment to present Ordinances authorization for
the.installation and operation of parking meters on Municipal Parking Lot #2
on South Broadway. This lot is just north of the Fire Hall. ,
The rates will be as follows:
4 hours - 10 cents
8 hours - 20 cents
10 hours - 25 cents
The hour that fees will be in effect will be from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Tuesdays
thru Saturdays, and on Mondays from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.
This ordinance should also provide for policing of the meters by the Police
Department.".
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that they be
authorized to confer with the Highway Department officials.on the matter of the purchase price for
the District office and shop buildings of the Highway Department on 4th Street Southeast was read.
Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, the.recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
thereof.
The following recommendation submitted by the Public Works Committee was read and upon
motion by Gifford, second by Brooks, the recommendation was accepted:
"We, the undersigned, recommend the Council's approval of revising the
charges to'contractors and utility departments for replacing surfacing
on street opening.
The current charges have been in effect since 1949 and are not sufficient
to meet present costs.
The proposed and current charges are as follows:
Type -of -Surface Proposed Charge Current Charge
Sq: -Ft. Min. Sq. -Ft: Min.
Mixed Bituminous $0.40 $6.00 $ 0.25 $3.50
Asphalt Surface on Gravel or
Crushed Rock Base 0.50 7.50 0.30 4.00
Asphalt Surface on Concrete
Base 1.00 15.00 0.50 9.00
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Brick Surface on Conrete Base. 1.00 15.00 0.60 9.00
Concrete Pavement 0.80 12.00 0.45 6,50
(Plus $1,00 per linear for sawing edges of openings in concrete pavement)."
The report of the City Engineer stating that the petition requesting the construction of
a sidewalk on both sides of 15th Avenue Northwest from 22nd Street Northwest to 14th Avenue North-
west which had been referred to his office is feasible and recommended its construction was read
together with a report and recommendation of the Public Works Committee that it be constructed with
the cost to be assessed against the. abutting'property as listed -was also read. The estimated cost
of the project is $4,700.00. .Upon motioneby Gifford, second by Wilson, the report and the recommend-
ation was,accepted. All voted in favor,thereof.
The.report of the City Engineer stating that the petition requesting the construction of
a curb and gutter on the West side of 36th Avenue Northwest -from 3rd Street Northwest to 3rd Place
Northwest which had been referred to his office is feasible and recommending its construction and
estimating the cost to be $1,775.00 was read; also a recommendation of the Public Works Committee
that the project -be constructed with the cost to be assessed against Lots 1, 38, 39, 40 and 41,
Block 5 Country Club Manor 1st Addition was -also read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson,
the report and the recommendation were each accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Morris arrived at 3:10 P.-M.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they had considered the request of
Wm. Cassidy to connect land on 19th Street Northwest outside the city limits to the City Sewer
system, and in conformance with.the policy on this subject, recommend that the request be denied'
was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in
favor thereof.
The following recommendation of the Public Works Committee was read:
"The request of the Park Board to direct the Engineering Department to repair the
park drives in Saint Mary's Park, Soldier's Field, Slatterly Park and East Silver
Lake=Park was referred to this committee on August 15, 1960.
After reviewing with the City Engineer, the unfinished street repair program; it
does not appear possible that this department will be able to add any more work
in the time remaining this season.
The Street and Alley Department is using all its men and equipment and in addition,
is contracting out a consider amount of work in an effort to keep up with the
street repair needs.
If the Council and the Park Board directs the Street & Alley Dept. to take
over the repair bf the park drives it can be arrahged for the 1961 season.
Please advise whether the costs of this work will be charged to the Park Depart-
ment or whether we should budget for it in the Street and Alley Fund for 1961."
A motion was made by Stadler that this recommendation be accepted and the Park Board be asked to
include the cost for this item in their budget for 1961-1962. (Which department do the work be
worked out later). Gifford seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission listing the items which would be required
to complete the new airport and accompanying explanation of each anal the estimated or quoted cost
for each was read and President protein Wilkus ordered the same placed on file.
The following letter from the Rochester Airport Commission was read:
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"At a meeting of the Airport Commission held September 6, 1960 upon motion duly
made and passed, it'was recommended that the Common Council approve the following:
1. Change, Order No., 7 Nietz Electric Co.
Furnish and install conduit, fittings, anchors for use with Public Address
> System $216.44
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2. Change Order No. 1 Krause Anderson
Furnish and install 3 overhead doors above baggage claim'
counters. 1$1,073.00
3. Change Order No. 2 Quarve & Anderson
Furnish and install 3, two _lamp parking lot fixtures and one
flood light fixture with wiring and controls. 3,225.00
4. Accept.low bid of Lysne Construction Company of Blooming
Prairie for moving of 4 farm buildings in amount of 900.00
5. Accept low bid of Ace Linoleum Company for installation of
rubber base; in Terminal Building in amount of 245.00
6. Accept low bid of Arnold's Supply Company for janitor equip-
ment (itemized list attached hereto) in amount of 1,017.72
7.' Authorize purchase of electric meters for tenant spaces from
City Department of Utilities. Installed price 633.20
8..Authorize necessary agreement with Standard'Oil for the
installation of tanks for fueling of airport equipment.
Installation to be made at no cost to 'City. '
9. Authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids for fo.ttings and
foundations for four farm buildings to be moved as above.
10. Authorize the Commission to arrange for erosion control, grading
of '2 farmyards, and obliteration of an abandoned road on a machine
time basis., It is the opinion of K. M. McGhie and C. A. Armstrong
that this work should be done on this basis.- Estimated costs $5,400.00."
Mr. Fred Schuster, Chairman of the Committee, was present and explained the reasons for the change
orders and bids.. A motion was then made by Morris, second by Brbdks,' that items 1 'thru 7 in the ''"I
above quoted letter be approved. All present voted in favor 'thereof.
A motion was then made by Gifford in regard to Item No..8 that the City Attorney be in-
structed to prepare 'an easement allowing Standard Oil Company to install and maintain fuel tanks for
a period of 'five years on a location at the New Rochester Airport, said lease to be approved by the
City. Wilson seconded the motion and all present voted 'in favor thereof.
A motion was then made by Stadler that Item No. 9 be approved but action be deferred until
plans and specifications are submitted by the City. Gifford seconded "the motion and all present
voted in favor thereof.
A motion was made by Brooks'that Item No. '10 be approved with further 'instructions that
'specifications for equipment rental be presented 'to the 'Common'Council at its next meeting so that
advertisement may be made for bids.
A letter from Utility Sares and Engineering Company rec01mnending the f ollowi:ng' f or install
ation of the flat oval class B flue in the Gas Furnace Venting Homestead Fellows Housing was read:
"'The stud space that receives the flat oval flue would be lined with 1/8 inch
asbestos board for the entire length on three sides. .The side next to the sheet
rock would.be covered wi:th'aluminum foil. This recoauuendation is made with the
concurrance of the heating inspector and the heating contractor."
Mr. William Burrows, Heating Inspector, was present and said this meets with the approval of the
national codes. He recommended that the.Council approve the request. A motion was made by Gifford,
second by Stadler that the request be approved. .Upon roll call Brooks, Wilson and Wilkus voting "no'
and Gifford, Morris and Stadler voting "aye", the motion was declared lost.
Mr. John Bakke informed the Council that the job of Traffic and Maintenance Engineer in tt
City of Rochester, Engineer's Department, had never been filled. The salary had been set but they
had been unable to obtain anyone. He said that they now have an applicant for the maintenance job
and before they went thru the routine of investigation1he would like confirmation -from the Council
that they would like this position filled. A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Stadler,
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that Mr. Bakke be authorized to go ahead and try to fill this job. All voted in favor thereof
except Alderman Brooks who.:voted "no".
' The following claims were each presented and read and upon motion by, Wilson, second by
�i Morris, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw
warrants upon the City ltreasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $.60.02; Arnold's Supply Company, $43.27;
Nelson Tire & Appliance'Company, $4.50; Monte's $168.32; Clerk of Municipal Court, $41.24; Ralph
Ellingwood, $36.00; Ralph Ellingwood, $16.20; Russell C. Andrews, $82.00; Olmsted County Medical
Group, $7.50; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $98.60; The Johnson Company, $51.00; Marie Bolton,,
$101.25; Mrs. Richard Ferber, $78..00; Whiting Printers & Stationers, $47.60; The Kruse 'Company,
;tl $21.90; Gamble Skogmo, Inc., $15.12; The Dayton Company, $6.23; Alfred Nelsen, $14.10; Trautner Sales
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Company, $66.34; H. A. Rogers'Conipany, $85.03; `The Johnson Company, $72.57;' Albinson Co., $7.47;
Witte Transportation Company, $2.75; McGraw Hill Publishing Company, $12.00; Construction Bulletin,
$21.80; Albert J. Tingley, $26.80; Dison's Cleaners, $11.75; George L. Joyce, M.D. $7.50; St. Mary's
Hospital, $5.10; Olmsted Medical Group, $23,00; Carl Hooper, $4..50; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company,
$21.52; Kathleen Tharpe, $71.20; Clerk of Municipal Court, $199.82; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $184.13;
Windom Clinic, $10.00; Marigold Daries, $30.00; Rochester. Products Company, $10.00; Dieter Paper &
Marine Supply, $51.15; Toy Box, $29.00; Curtis L. Taylor, $44.63; Ace Sign Company, $12.00; Paul
Schmidt, $2.25; Allen Delaney & White, $180.00; Rochester School Bus, $15.00; Department of Adm.
Division of Procurement, $17.00; Witte Transportation Company, $16.50; St. of Minnesota, Dept . of
Adm., $1.80; Joseph Hennessey, $25.00; St. of Minn. Department of Highways, $175.75; Bach Music
Company, $1.00; Finance and Commerce, $7.50; Peoples Cooperative Power Association, $31.90; Retail
Credit Company, $5.75; Charles H. Dornack, $45.75; William L. Burrows, $51,75; Garnet Spring, $32.70;
Louis Bennett, $156.90; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., $109.65; The Mayo Clinic, $20.00; Harry R. Evans, Reg.
of Deeds, $73.05; Donald S. Crowe, $15.00; Guy Barnes, $45.00; James J. Macken, Jr., $27.50; Robert
Blakley, $79.72; Donald Mulholland, $91.50; Elfreda Reiter, $24..90; Dodge Lumber Company, $7.31;
Fullerton Lumber Company, $4.40; Reeve's Drug Store, $23.47; LeRoy Hennum, $18.30; Cooperative Oil
Company, $93.20; Coast to Coast Store, $7,98; Roland Yennie, $20.00; Fire & Safety, Inc., $6.00;
Peoples Natural Gas Company, $17.82; 'The Sanitary Company, $7.00.
From the Street'& Alley Fund: Dodge Lumber Company, $9.60; Leo N.'Herrick & Sons, $1.50;
LeRoy Hennum, $4.25; Cooperative Oil Compay, $10.85; Socony Oil Company, $132.28; Phillippi Equip=
ment Company, $189.90; R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $49.00; Coast to Coast Store, $.44; Stelley Webb
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Service, $28.77; Rochester Plumbing and Heating, $125; Clutch and Transmission Service, 5.52;
Riverside Sand & Gravel Grompany, $41.52; Central Equipment Company, $13.28; Gene Phillips, Inc.,
j; $7.13; Kienast Tree Service, $101.00; Roland Yennie, $167.00; Faye Yennie, $76.00; Parkhill Brothers,
$1.71; Fire & Safety, Inc., $31.68; `Peoples Natural Gas Company, $76.82; Welborn Welding Company,
$1.35; S. M. Suply Company, $5.34. e
From the Fire Protection Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $23.60; The Sanitary Company,
$24.27; General Trading Company, $90.68; Don Benike, $54.10; Alexander Auto Electric Company,
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$9.24; Dison's Cleaners, $30,10; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $67.28; Nelson Tire & Appliance Company,
$3.20; C. W. Alexander, $54.00; Frank W. Everett, $60.45; S. M. Supply Company, $47.27; Adair
Electric, $58.70; Culligan Water Conditioners, $4.50; Woodhouse.Brothers, $6,35; Cooperative Oil
Company, $3.25; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $122.15; National Bushing and Parts, $10.72; Silver
Lake Gamble.Store, $.60;
From the Police Protection Fund: Monte's, $20.08; Koffee Kup Cafe; $68.80; Leo Herrick
& Sons, $3.00; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.70; Dean F. Lent, $22.95; Carl Briese, $20.28; Beckley Busine
Equipment, $4.75; LeRoy Hennum, $18.70; Van Doren Iron Works, $38.50; Dr. T. 0. Wellner, $20.00;
Reuben Rieck, $65.00; Cooperative Oil Company, $1.76; Donald S. Crowe, $71.25; James J. Macken, Jr.,
$34.14; Axel W. Moberg, $15.75;
From the Sewer Fund: Dodge Lumber Company, $123.56; Fullerton Lumber Company, $48.75;
Reeve's,Drug Store, $3.18; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $4.36; Fairbanks, Morse &;Company, $21.68;
Welborn Welding, $2.00; Wallace & Tiernan, Inc., $113.82; Woodruff Company, $135.30; Monroe Calcula-
ting Machine Company, $39.00; ailway Express Company, $5.40; S. M. Supply Company, $5.36; Municiapl
Equipment Company, $159.96; Michel Sales Company, $77.45; Continental Oil Company, $36.81.
From the Auditorium Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Company., $90.83; Cal Smith, Mgr. M.C.A.,
$14.56; The Kruse Company, $94.74; H. Dornack & Sons, $17.75; Peoples Natural, Gas Company, $37.08;
Admiral Transit Company, $7.34; Pruett's Launderers and Cleaners, $1.90; R. L. Polk Company, $30.00;1j
Struve Paint Shop, $85.80; Quality Printers & Stationers, $4.10.
From the Music Fund: Elfreda Reiter,.$10.00.•.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Dodge Lumber Company, $11.97; The Rochester Visitor, $10.00;
Fullerton Lumber Company, $15.00; Don Harstad Company, $55.00; Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Company,
$131.00; Williams Printing,Company, $10.00; Bergstedt Paint Company, $16.18;
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Twin City Testing & Engineering Company, $58,55,
Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P.M.I
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. the followimg members
being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus and Wilson.
Absent: None.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and plase set for a hearing on the follow-
ing projects:
Hearing on the petition for the vacating and abandonment of a part of 17th Street North-
west in Sunset Terrace Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard and.upon motion by
Wilson, second by Gifford, the hearing was declared officially closed and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution vacating the said property. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on the east side of 36th Avenue Northwest)
from 3rd Street Northwest to 3rd Place Northwest and on 5th Place Northwest from 5th Street North-
west to 6th Street.Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard and the hearing was
declared officially closed.
Hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve the West Zumbro
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Addition and unplatted lands East. Mr. John Sloan of 1811 West Center Street was present and
inquired what the legal status on this.annexation was and also if it would be possible.to.buy their
water from Fire Station No. 3. Mr. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, explained that the writ of quo
warranto had now been referred to Judge A. C. Richardson who resides in Austinp together with a
return he -filed asking -that the writ be quashed. He said that since the last -Council meeting the
Attorney for the.Blee's had moved the Supreme Court for an order restraining the City and School
from assuming jufisdiction, control or.authority over the elementary'childred from West:'Zunibio
affected by`the annexation; this.motiori would be heard with oral argument on September 7th; and he
.said the City would object on grounds of the serious health probled afid.becuase ofthe confusion'
that would result in the schools. He said Judge Richardson would be in Rochester on Friday at -which
time they would discuss the procedure in this matter and the method of proving the petition is
valid, etc. He said he was hopeful that this matter would be taken care of.within 45 days. 'He said
there was no legal objection to making water.available from a city source, inasmuch as this water
would be used for drinking purposes only. Mr. Ehrick advised that bids on this project be opened
but acceptance be withheld until this has.been resolved; he said he felt the petition and annex-
ation,is,valid.
Mayor Smekta told those present that anyone needing water for drinking and cooking could
get same from Fire Station No. 3 without any charge. The Council agreed to this..
Alderman Stadler inquired if this were resolved within 45 days would it be possible to
buid sewer and watermain before it freezes., C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, said he did not think
�+ they could complete the project this year, but if they could go ahead by October 1st, it would be
(j possible to install -about one-half of the project.. President Tingley declared the hearing officially
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A letter from the American Municipal Association notifying the Council of the 37th Annual
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j, American Municipal Congress to be held in New York City on November 26th thru 30th, 1960 was read.
Upon motion by Brobks, second by Wilson, the Mayor and anyone else on the Council wishing to attend
i were authorized to do so at City expense. All voted in favor thereof.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of H &
j H Electric Company for the installation of a Fixed Time Traffic Signal at llth Avenue and 5th Street
j Northwest be accepted at the lump sum bid, and that bhecks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the recommend-
ation was accepted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid.of
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. for the construction of a curb and gutter on the East side of 36th
Avenue Northwest from 3rd Street Northwest to-3rd Place Northwest and on 5th Place Northwest from
5th Street Northwest to 6th Street Northwest be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Alderman Gifford stated,that C. A. Armstrong had met
with Mr. C. M. Boutelle in regard to his construction work and the committee felt it would be to
the best interest of the City to give Boutelle another chance. A motion was then made by Wilkus,
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second by Brooks, that the recommendation be approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and'the City Engineer that the bid of
Littrup Nielson, Inc..for the construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain and service connections
in 16th Street Northwest in Rubow's Sunrise Addiction, be accepted at the unit prices -bid and the
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read.
,Alderman Stadler stated that in his opinion this company should not be awarded a contract
because of the work they did'in Northeast Rochester and the damage done to property okned,by Rex
Gregor at 912 17th Avenue Northeast. He said he thought this company was to take care of the'damag
but so far they had not. He said he would like to go on record as not being in favor -of this
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contractor getting City business until he is assured that the.contractor will do as he says. Ald-
erman Gifford said it was his opinion that this damage claim would still be settled and at this
time'the Council need -not take such action against the Littrup Nielson Company.but if it is not
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settled, he would go along with such action in the future. He said he felt it was the'obligation
of Littrup Nielson Company to settle upon the damage that was done.
President Tingley stated that it has been his personal observation that when -this company
makes an entrance into a street that about 30-days later it needs more work done to bring it back
to normal, he said there were -at least three different places where the street needed fill and
repair due to some contractor notlfilling it up after entering the street -for sewer or water.
Mayor Smekta-then asked C. A. Armstrong what the policy was in repairing streets when
contractors dig up same. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that they do not require the
contractor to pack back the fill to 100%, he said it is very hard to put it back as it was; the.
Engineer's department does repairs to the paving and brick but if the Council -felt stricter rules
should be imposed they could do so.
A motion was then made by Wilkus, that this recommendation be tabled until September 19th
and that Mr. Nielson be brought in to the Public Works Committee meeting and iron out this matter,.-1
(Regarding the Rex Gregor matter) and then we can decide whether we can give him the bid or not
depending on his action. Wilson seconded the motion and upon roll call Brooks, Giffor4 Morris,
voting "no" -and Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye" the motion was carried.
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A motion was then made by Alderman Morris that the matter of strengthing the ordinance
relative to compacting back fill on street openings be referred to the Public Works Committee and
the City Engineer. .Wilson seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of•the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Leon Joyce for the street grading and surfacing in 14 Street Northwest in Rubow's Sunrise Addition,
be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to.the unsuccessful bidders was read.
Upon motion by.Wilkus, second by Morris and all voting in favor'thereof, the recommendation was
accepted.
The recommendation -of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction of a 2nd Section of a'relief sanitary sewer in 3rd
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to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in
i favor thereof, the recommendation was acceptede
I� A recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the construction of a watermain in 18th Street Northwest from 18th
Avenue Northwest to the West Service Drive of T. H. 52 in West Service Drive from 18th Street N.W.
to a pt. 452.8 ft..So. of 18th Street, and in West Service Drive of T.H. 52 from 14th St. N.W. to
a pt. 450 fte North of 14th Street N.W.; also the construction of a sanitary.sewer to serve Lot 9,
Markay Addition and the unplatted tract lying immediately west of T. H. 52 and extending 419.8 fto south
from the south line of 18th Street Northwest, be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidders -was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and all present
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted.
Mr. Howard Watts was present and inquired if anything further had been done on his property
located on 5th Street Northwest. Alderman Gifford then 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 fora
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 Vo, t Desciiation Offer
2 South 56' of Lot 19, Block 3, Conley's Addition $4,150.00
(The owner,may elect to take all fixtures from the
building located on the premises, in which event
the offer is $4,000.00)
5 South 46' of Lot'22, Block 3; Conley's Addition 15,400.00
(The owner may elect to take all fixtures from the
building located on the premises, in which event.
the offer is $15,000.00)
8 Lot 1, Block 3, Conely's Addition 14,500.00
(The owner may elect to remove the buildings from the
premises, in which event the offer is $13,500*00)
11 Lot 10, Block 2, Corley's Addition 14,100.00
(The owner may elect to remove the buildings from
the premises, in which event the offer is $12,600.00)
16 & 17 Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Conley's Addition 8,550.00
-(The owner may elect to remove the buildings from the
premises, in which event the offer if $8,500.00)
32 Lot 11, Block 6, Elliott's Re -Subdivision of Blocks
6 & 11, Cunning's Addition to the City of Rochester 13,620.00
(The owner may elect to remove the buildings from the
premises, in which event the offer is $13,400.00)
34 Lot 9, Block 6, Elliott's Re -Subdivision of Blocks 6 &
ll, .Cummings Addition tee to the City of Rochester 15,630.00
(The owner may elect to remove the buildings from the
premises, in which event the offer is $13,630.00)
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 pr8}nises
on April 1, 1961 if the owners elect to remove the buildings and on November 1st, 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, the price offered by the City shall be
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reduced in an amount equal to 507. of the ,gross rental income which would become
due and payable between the date the City's offer is accepted and the date possess-
ion 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 encum-
brances. All offers.shall terminate on October 3rd, 1960,"
Upon motion by Gifford, second by Stadler, the said resolution was adopted as read. All voted in
.favor thereof.
A_letter from the Board of Education opposing the rezoning of land adjacent to the west
...side of Highway 52 between 5th and 7th Streets Southwest was read. A motion was made by Gifford,
second by Stadler that this letter be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission to be cons
ed at their meeting tomorrow night. All voted in favor thereof, except Wilson, who voted "no".
The resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting that the Council authorize -
the said Board to enter into contract with Power Service Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota
for installing a generating unit was again read. President Tingley explained that this was not
actually the lowest bid submitted but when they took into.consideration that if they accepted the
lowest bid they would have to pay Dairyland Cooperative an additional $34,000.00 because of a
difference in delivery dates. It was noted that the bid of Power.Service Corporation would be
just as low.
He further stated that the stipulation they furnish either General Electric or Allis
Chalmers motors on the equipment was merely to get away from having all Westinghouse.
Alderman Brooks introduced a -resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter
into contract with Power Service Corporation in the amount of $1,035,800.00 which was read. A
motion was made by Wilson, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all I
voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following resolutions:.were then each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the same duly passed and
adopted:
Resolution accepting the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. for the following local
improvement: construction of a curb and gutter on the east side of 36th Avenue Northwest from
3rd Street Northwest to 3rd Place Northwest and on 5th Place Northwest from 5th Street Northwest
to 6th Street Northwest.. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of H & H Electric Company for the furnishing of fixed time
traffic signal torbe installed at the intersection of llth Avenue Northwest and 5th Street North-
west. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the following local improve-
mentu Construction of 2nd Section of a relief sanitary sewer in 3rd Avenue Soubeast from loth
Street Southeast to llth Street Southeast and in llth Street Southeast from 3rd Avenue Southeast to
134 feet -west. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for the following local
improvement: Construction of a watermain in 18th Street Northwest from 18th Ave. N.W. to the West
Service Drive of T. H. 52, in West Service Drive from 18th Street N.W.'to a point 452.8 ft. S. of
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unplatted tract lying immediately west of T. H. 52 and extending419.8 ft. S. from the S. line of
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Resolution accepting the bid of Leon Joyce for the following local improvement: Grading
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and surfacing of streets in 16� Street Northwest in Rtb ow's Sunrise Addition. Upon ?notion by Wil-
son, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering a bearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
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west to the west line of Block 2 and along the West side of Block 2, Cook's Subdivision. Upon
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Rochester, to
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enter into contract with Lysne Construction Company, Ace Linoleum Company, Arnold's Supply Company
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and City of Rochester, P. U. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
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Resolution'authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute change orders"with Nietz
Electric Company, Kraus Anderson, Inc. and Quarve & Anderson, Inc. Upon motion by.Wilson, second
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by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the Comprehensive Resolution establishing parking and parking
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7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on every day except Sundays, on both sides of 6th
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Avenue Southeast."
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"cg. On the south side of West Center Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
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An Ordinance establishing a Board of Public Health & Welfare for the City of Rochester,
providing for the compsotion and setting forth the powers and duties of the Board was given its
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third and final reading. Alderman Stadler stated that when this ordinance was first presented he
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letter from Mrs. N. H. Barker explaing it and he now felt thatethere should be a member from the
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Civic League. &resident Tingley stated that he felt the Mayor should have the privilege of
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appointing to these Boards people who he feels will serve on that Board and do a good job because
it is his responsibility to remove them from that Board if they do not do a good 4ob and therefore
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tain groups; he said he felt it was setting a very definite and dangerous precedent, what was to
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keep the Boy Scouts, League.of Women Voters, etc. from making the same request.
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be selected from the people at large") had been reconsidered on August 15, 1960 and at that time
had been voted down, which left the ordinance as originally drafted.
Alderman Wilkus then moved that that portion of Section 2 of the proposed ordinance whic
reads as follows "one member shall be sElected from the membership of the Civic League; and two
members shale be selected from the people at large" shall be amended so as to read in its entirety
as follows: Section 2. Composition. The Board shall consist of seven members as follows: Three
members shall be doctors of medicine licensed to practice in Minnesota; one member shall be a
doctor of dental surgery licensed to practice in Minnesota; these members shall be selected from
the people at large. It is the desire of the Common Council that in making his appointments of
members from the people at large, the Mayor shall give every consideration to the maintenance of
at least one member on the Board from the Civic League covering welfare activities, considered and
approved by the Board and whose activities provide valuable assistance to the City. Alderman
Wilson seconded the motion and upon roll call Brooks, Gifford, Morris and Stadler voting "no"
and Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye", the motion was declared lost.
A. motion was then made by Gifford that the Ordinance establishing a Board of Public
Health and Welfare fot the City of Rochester, providing for the compeettion, and setting forth
the powers and duties of the Board be adopted. Stadler seconded the motion and upon roll call and
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all voting in favor thereof, except Wilson/who voted "no", President Tingley declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of.Rochester Outlot No. One of Sunny Slopes, Olmsted
County, Minnesota, was given its first reading.
An Ordinance providing for the licensing of dogs; providing apprehension:_arid 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 third and
•final reading. .A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Wilson, that the said Ordinance be
adopted as read, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Tingley who voted "no"
President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that since had been instructed to start condemnation
proceedings on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Thomas 1st Addition, as a future site for a fire station, he
had been contacted by Mr. Thomas, owner of the property, and Mr. Thomas told hime he would accept
$9,500.00 for the two lots, the lots to be clear of all taxes and assessments. Mr. Ehrick
explained that condemnation costs would be from $600-$900 and then we would not know what the
jury would do. A motion was then made by Stadler that we accept this price on the basis that it
would cost the City more for condemnation proceedings. Wilson seconded the motion and upon roll
call all voted in favor thereof.
.Mayor Smekta stated that the Park Board would welcome an opportunity to meet with the
Council.to discuss various problems they have -and also parts of their budget. The Mayor was
to arrange such a meeting if necessary.
Upon motion by Xorris, second by Brooks, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock
P. M. on September 19, 1960.
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