HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-1961Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common ' Council
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers 'in the City Hall, in said City, on January 16, 1961.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members
being present President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler,'Wilkus, Wilson.
Absent: None.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the minutes of -the special meeting held on
December'30, 1960 were approved. Upon motion -by Wilkus; second by Brooks, the minutes of the
meeting of January 3, 1961 were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the following
projects:
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter on
14th Street Northwest from 3rd to llth Avenue Northwest. Mr. Norman Grimm of 301 - 14th Street
Northwest was present and stated that he thought that the a bond issued had been floated to
cover the'paving of. 14th Street N. W. and he felt as long as he paid taxes that he should not be
assessed for the paving. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, -explained that the total cost'of this
project was about $132,000.00 of which $106,000.00 was paid by the bond issue and $26,000.00 was
paid by assessments; he said that the bond issue had covered the majority of the paving. After
hearing those present, President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of
7th Avenue Northwest from 3rd to 4th Street Northwest and on 4th Street Northwest from 6th to 7th
Avenue Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the
hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Street
S. W. on the south side from 12th to 14th Avenue Southwest and on both sides from loth to 12th
Avenue Southwest. There was.no one present wishing ,to be heard. President Tingley declared the
hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on 8th Street
Southeast from 12th to 13th Avenue Southeast. There was no'one present wishing to be heard..
President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a sidewalk, curb and gutter on the
East side of llth Avenue Northwest from 7th Street Northwest to 210 feet north. There was no one
present wishing.to be heard.,. President Tingley declared.the hearing officially -closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue
Northeast in Greenway Addition, Mr. Harrison Maitel, Mr. Delmar Edison and Mr. Dale Lehnertz,were
present and stated that it was their understanding that the curb -and gutter would be built on both
sides of 4th Avenue Northeast and the cost on the side without -any homes would be divide& equally
against the: lots on the other side:.but now it had been charged per front foot. C.A. Armstrong,
City -Engineer, stated that the assessment had been charged by the front foot.but if the Council.
desired it could be refigured and the assessment could be divided into equal installments for that
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side of the street . Upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, the matter was referred back to the
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Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof. (Those present were requested to present
a letter with the signatures of the six property owners involved showing that they were in favor
of dividing the assessment on the lots on the side of the Avenue where there were no houses in
equal installments.)
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on the
east side of 36th Avenue Northwest from 3rd Street to 3rd,Place Northwest and on 5th Place N. W....
from 5th Street N. W. to 6th Street N. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President
Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on 7th •
Street Southeast between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue Southeast. Mr. Harold Snure was present and
stated that he owned a lot here but did not live in the City and had not the signed the petition j
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for this work so wondered if he would be assessed for it. C. A: Armstrong,. City Engineer, stated
that the petition had been signed by four of seven property owners and therefore was a valid
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petition and the Council had ordered this work done so it could be assessed against Mr. Snure's
property. After hearing those present, President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on the
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west side of 13th Avenue Southeast from 8th to 8k Street Southeast. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
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Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on the
north side of llth Avenue Northwest abutting Lot 19, Block 1, Thomas Addition. There was no one
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present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Mr. A. W. Roberts of 1436 Cascade Street N. W. was present and requested that the !�
Council place before the voters the question as to whether the majority of the people in the City
of Rochester wish to have fluoridation or not; he presented a new petition with about 1200
signatures and a photostatic copy of a petition presented previously; with about 2800.signatures;
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he said they realized this had to be a decision of the Council,and that was why they were
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presenting these petitions to them and they would like to have the Council put this question to
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the vote of the people on March 14th. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that the Charter
contains no provision for initiative or referendum vote so any expression of the voters at the •
Ipolls would be advisory only and the Attorney General has said that it is an invalid public '
expenditure of funds to `hold an election to obtain an advisory vote but he said he was of the �)
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opinion that the Common Council would be within the bounds of their authority if they wished to
put the question on the ballot at the regular election; he said the Council was not obligated to
put it on the ballot but could do so if they wished. Alderman Stadler stated that he felt this it
issue should be settled by this time and if this issue was reopened then the Council might as
well ask for petitions requesting a vote on such questions as the dog ordinance, chlorination of
water, parking meters, etc. and he felt if every issue had to be put to a public vote, then there
" was no need for a legislative body arch as the Common Council. Mr. Robert Cory of 1718 - 3rd +
Avenue Northeast, representing the Council and Citizens Committee for Fluoridation, was present.
and spoke in favor of fluoridation. After hearing those present, a motion was made by Brooks !
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that the petition be accepted -and --considered at the next meeting; President Tingley declared the
motion lost for watt of a second. A motion was then made -by Brooks that the petition be accepted;
President Tingley declared the motion lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by
Gifford, second by Stadler, that the petition be tabled iddefinitely and upon roll call and all
_'voting "aye" bxcept Brooks and Tingley who voted "no", the motion was carried.
A letter signed by Richard Hargesheimer,'owner of Eagle Drug Store, requesting a loading
zone at the corner of 1st Street S. W. and Broadway waw read and upon motion by Stadler, second
by Morris, the same was referred to the Public Safety,Committee. All -voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Harold A. Jones of -Jones Produce Company requesting a loading zone at
508 First;Avenue Southwest was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the same was
referred to the Public Safety Committee. All voted in favor thereof:
A letter signed by Newton Holland for Mrs. Newton Holland and Mrs. Chas. Batchelder,
requesting the -City to authorize extension of a water service main to North Sunny Slopes was
read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, the same was referred to the Public Works
Committee and City Engineer.: All voted in favor thereof.
The following letter was then read:
"President and Common Council of the
City of Rochester
Gentlemen:
The Minnesota Society of Architects, the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
and the architects and engineers practicing in the City of Rochester are aware that
the Rochester Building Code does not include the requirements of the State of
Minnesota law in regard to the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
Sections 326.02 through 326.16 and Section 326.53 of the State of Minnesota law
require.certain minimum qualifications for registration of architects, engineers
and land surveyors_and limit the design of certain buildings to persons so
qualified.
We request that the Rochester Building Code be amended to include the State of
Minnesota Law. Attached are copies of the law and.two suggested amendments to
the Building Code.
We would appreciate your consideration and approval of the proposed amendments
in order to maintain uniform code requirements throughout the State of Minnesota
and to protect public health, safety and welfare in the City of Rochester.
Yours Sincerely,
/s Robert Richmond, Architect
/s Leonard Sankstone, civil engineer"
Copies of the proposed amendments to the Building Code were also presented. Mr. Robert Richmond
was present and stated that he did not have anything to add to the letter but that he had met
with Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, on this matter and he was in favor of the amendments. A
motion was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the letter and proposed amendments be referred
to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Fire Chief and a
Mechanic be authorized to travel to�Minot, North Dakota to view a piece of Government surplus
crash equipment was read. Mr. Don Swenson was present and stated that arrangements had been made
with Gopher Aviation, Inc. to fly to Minot, thereby making is possible to make the trip in one day,
and the cost of the trip to be about $185.00. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that
permission be granted to Frank Everett, Fire Chief and two mechanics to travel to Minot, No. Dakotz
to view the surplus crash equipment as requested. All voted in favor thereof.
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IThe following letter from the Rochester Airport,Commissio.n•was read:
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"The Honorable Mayor
Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Rent_Insurance, Hangar B, New Airport
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In discussing with Mr. Herbert Knopp the time at which permanent fire and extended
coverage insurance should be placed on Hangar B to take the place of the builders
risk insurance, it occurred to me that perhaps in addition to fire and extended
coverage insurance which will be paid by Gopher Aviaition, there is an additional
exposure which the City of Rochester might well be advised to cover with insurance
a as additional protection to itself.
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In view of the fact that matters concerning insurance fall under the jurisdicition
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of the Finance Committee, and also the fact that there is no scheduled Airport
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Commission meeting between;the date of this letter and the next council meeting,
I have conferred directly with Mr. Morris about this matter, and I am.sending this
letter directly to the council in order that the desirability of this type of
insurance may be discussed at the earliest possible date.
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In view of,the fact that the City of Rochester has borrowed a substantial amount of
money for the construction of Hangar B, and this money is to be repaid out of
money received from Gopher Aviaition, the risk of loss in rentals.in the event of
a disastrous fire would appear to be substantial.. Assuming that such a fire
occurred, the fire and extended coverage insurance would be used to re -construct
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the building: Yet during the period of re -construction a loss of revenue would
occur for a period possibly as long as nine months or a year,,and the question
arises as to whether the City should take this risk, or whether it should protect
itself with rent insurance?
Yours very truly,
_ /s FRED W. SCHUSTER,'.Chairman
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Also a letter from Herbert G: Knopp, Insurance Agency, -stating that rent or rental coverage is for
the purpose of compensating the insured in case the insured property is damaged or destroyed from
fire and/or extended coverage, (windstorm),•claim could be made for the total -destruction, coverage
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would pay $3,000.00 per month, but not to exceed twelve months, or partial destruction on a Pros
Rata basis when property becomes untenantable as -a result of fire or windstorm; He said -he estimated
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the monthly rental of $3,000.00 based on a one year basis amounting to $36,000.00 and the -premium
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for the first year is estimated to be $548.64 and for the following four years the estimated
premium is $482.80 each year, was read. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he felt this
should be a joint expense borne by the City and Gopher, the lease contains no provisions for this.
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A motion was then made by Morris, second by Gifford, that the matter be referred to the Finance,
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Ways and Means Committee, the City Attorney and representatives from the Airport Commission and
Gopher Aviaition to work out the details and see shat can be arrived at in regard to cost or
splitting the cost. All voted in favor of the motion. A motion.was then made by Morris, second
by Gifford, that the City place a binder on Hangar B for a 30 day period to protect the City
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until further decision is made. All voted in favor thereof, upon roll call, except Brooks and
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A letter from the Board of Park -Commissioners requesting approval of a new category and
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rate for concession workers, the new category to be Senior Concession Worker, at $1.05 to $1.25
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by Wilson, second by Gifford, the new category was approved and
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The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read and.upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, the same was accepted; all voted in favor thereof:
"Hon. Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
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The Common Council of Rochester
CQGentlemen:
Re: Special fees for Convetions of Minnesota
Congress of Parents and Teachers; Minnesota
State Institute of Elementary School Principals,
and Minnesota Conference of Lutheran League -
Gloria Dei.
At the recent meeting of the Board cf Park Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January loth,
1961, the rates requested for the above conventions were thoroughly discussed.
The Board generally approved, on a trial basis for the three above listed conventions,
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the fees of $100.00 a day for the Arena and $50.00 a day for the theater, plus
stagehands, as requested �y a committee of the Council. Each convention is to be
screened individually, and the costs broken down in each instance. We trust this
meets with your approval.
On April 12th, at the Mayo Auditorium meeting, the whole rental structure of the
Auditorium will be reconsidered,•and all rental rates are being held in abeyance
until the closing of the second fiscal year of operation under the 1k mill rate.
At this time, an entirely new rate structure will be discussed, based on the past
two years' experience.
Sincerely yours,
/s T. M. McDONNELL, President
Board of Park Commissioners"
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stating that,Stanley 0. Morris, operator at
the City Dump, has -attained the knowledge and experience required of any employee who has 18
months service in this job -classification and requesting that the full salary -be established for
his job classification, beginning January 16, 1961; was read and upon motion by Stadler, second
by Morris, the.request was granted. All voted in -favor -thereof.
A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities notifying the Council of a Special
Legislative Conference to be held on Friday; January 20, 1961 at 2:00 P.-M. in the Lowry Hotel-_
-inSt. Paul, Minnesota to consider the following nine bills to be presented to the Legislature
was read: (1) Cremation,of Municipal Bonds (2) Amendments to Local Improvement Code (3) Increase
in Municipal State -Aid Street System Mileage (4) Gasoline
Tax Increase (5) Special Law Consent
Policy and Statement (6) Planning Law Revision (7) Expansion of Minneapolis -St. Paul Sanitary
District (8) Water Resources and Engineering Study and (9) Pension Policy and Statement. Upon
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motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the Council President, the Mayor and the City Attorney were
authorized to attend this meeting. All voted in favor. thereof.
A letter signed by Arthur Glasenapp,•partner of Rochester Liquor Supply, requesting that
location for their liquor license be changed from 12 First Avenue Northwest to 602 North Broadway
was -read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the request was referred to the Public
Safety Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Miss Madge Alderson of 601 East Center Street offering to sell a tract
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of land to the City of Rochester which adjoins the Mayo Field property and is approximately Ik
acres in area was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Gifford, the letter was referred to
the Parks, Public Grounds and Recreation Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning & Zoning Commission that the preliminary plat of
Sehl's Replat be given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions, was read:
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(1) the parcel of land owned by the City,Water Department shall be made a part of this replat and
given a lot number (2)-the owners will make,application for the establishment of a uniform
minimum building setback line of 25 feet on all lots in this replat at the time of making
application for approval of the final.plat and (3) the final replat be drawn in such a way as to
show in detail the present platting and.the rev6sed platting so that there is.no misunderstanding
of boundary lines. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Brooks, that the.recommendation be
accepted. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that. the petition to change
the zoning on Lot 10 and the south k of Lots 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block*17, Head & McMahon's
Addition from a residential district to a multiple dwelling district (427 - 6th Avenue S. W. ) be
denied was read. They further recommended as follows:
"In view of the fact that (1) the YMCA was required to locate new quarters
rather quickly; (2) the YMCA has a 3 year lease to occupy the building;
(3) the YMCA is contemplating the construction of new.quarters in the very
near future, and (4) to cause the -YMCA to locate new quarters at this time
would cause a serious interruption in the YMCA's services we recommend that
a temporary permit be issued under the provisions of Section 10 (e),of,
Ordinance No. 558 to run until the YMCA has a new building constructed and
ready for occupancy or for a period -of three years, whichever event shall
take place first.
We further recommend that consideration be given to placing a "No Parking"
restricteon on the east side of 6th Ave. S.W. from 4th Street S. W. to 6th
Street S: W. to provide additional space for traffic circulation in this
area."
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that the recommendation be accepted and a hearing
be set for February 6, 1961 at 7t30 P. M. on the issuance of a temporary permit and that the
matter of a "No Parking" restriction on the east side of 6th Avenue S. W. be referred to the
Public Safety Committee., All voted in favor thereof.
A copy of a letter from'the City Planning and Zoning Commission addressed to Mr. Leslie P.
Richardt requesting that they submit a final plat of Richardt's Addition and notifying him that
a house should not have been constructed on this property until.the final plat has been approved
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee that the Council send a request
to the State Legislature recommending an increase in the annual salary of the Municipal Judge in
the amount of $750.00 per year, this would raise the present salary of $.8,000.00 per year to
$8,750.00 per year in addition to the salary of $500.00 per year for conducting Conciliation
Court, was read. A motion was made'by Morris, second by Brooks, that the recommendation. be
approved and the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution to submit to the Legislature.
Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee requesting that the Council approve the
contract for sale of the house at 411 - 5th Avenue Northwest to S. M. Sportsman's Club was read
and upon motion by Gifford, second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved and the Mayor and.
City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the said contract. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending initiation of a'Local
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Improvement Petition without petition to be known as,"Construction of State Aid -, Streets. 114,-.107,
and 108 from llth Ave. N. W. at 5th St. to 3rd Ave. N.W. at 2nd St." and comprised,of the
following city streets, was read:
5th St. N. W. from llth Avenue N. W. to 8th Avenue N. W.
New location from 8th Avenue N. W. to 4th Avenue,N. W. at 4th Street N. W.
4th Street N. W.,from 4th Avenue N. W. to 3rd Avenue N. W.
3rd Avenue N. W. from 4th Street N. W. to 2nd Street N. W.
4th Avenue N. W. from 4th Street N. W. to 2nd Street N. W.
2nd Street,N. W. from 4th Avenue N. W. to,3rd Avenue N. W.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
thereof.
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The feasibility report of the City Engineer on construction of State Aid Streets 114,
107 and 108 from llth Ave. N. W. at 5th St. to 3rd Ave. N.W. at 2nd St. stating that this project
is feasible and recommending its construction and giving the estimated street construction costs
made without detailed plans are $400,000 exclusive of right-of-way and bridge construction was
read together with the recomendation of the Public Works that the above project be constructed
with part of the costs assessed against abutting property in accordance with the Street Improvement
Policy and the benefits received and the blance of the costs are to be met with State Aid Bond
and P.I. Bond funds as outlined in the Engineers Preliminary Report. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Gifford, the recommendation of the Public Works Committee was approved. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a Local Improvement Project be
initiated without petition for the -paving, curb and gutter and sidewalk construction on 16th
Avenue S. W. and N. W. from 2nd Street S. W. to 2nd Street N. W. was read and upon motion by
Wilson, second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that the paving, curb and gutter,
and sidewalk construction on 16th Avenue S.W. from 2nd St. S.W. to.,2nd St. N.W. is feasible and
recommending its construction, and the estimated costs, made without survey or plans are $66,000
was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending the constr-
uction of the said project with a part of the costs to be assessed against the abutting -property
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in accordance with the Street Improvement Assessment Policy and the benefits received and the
balance of the costs to be paid fut of 1961 State Aid Funds. Upon motion by Wilkus second by
Wilson, the recommendation of the Public Works Committee was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Lysne Construction Company (renewal), Floyd 0. Olson, Wesley Baker,,
Bill Carlson, and J. S. and Leonard Daniels for House Mover"s License were each read. Garnet
Spring, Building -Inspector, stated that he had talked to each of these men and recommended that
they be granted a license. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that the licenses
be granted subject to the submission of a bond by each of the applicants. All voted in favor of
the motion.
The applications of Willis Bale to move two houses from 5th Street N.-W. and six quonset
houses from 4th Avenue S. W. and the applications of Lysne Construction Company for a permit to
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,move 17 quonset houses from 4th Avenue S. W., these houses to be moved over certain city streets,
were each read. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, -that -the said permits be granted
and said houses to be moved under the supervision of the Chief of Police and the Building
Inspector. A11 voted in favor thereof.
The License Bonds of Town House of Rochester., Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 with Standard
Accident InsBrance Company as•surety; Rloyd 0. Olson -in the amount of $7,500.00 with United States
Guaranty Company as surety, Lysne Construction Company in'the amount of $7,500.00 with Western
Surety Company as surety; and The Sanitary Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with American Surety
Company of New York as surety were each read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the
bonds were approved, the surety thereon'accepted and the same were ordered placed on file. All
voted in favor thereof.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending January 7, 1961 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $2,720.50 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $1,785.00 and for the week ending January 13, 1961 showing total criminal fines
and costs collected and civil fees received $2,638.00 and total remitted to the City Treasurer
$1,938.00 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Tingley'oidered
the same placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of December, 1960 was read and President
Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
of the Building Inspector
The reports for -the month of December, 1960/showing fees collected for building permits
issued $584.00; of the Electrical'Inspector showing fees'collected for electrical permits issued
$287.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits issued $93.00;
of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $27.00; and fees
collected for sign -permits .$24.50 were each and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
The annual report of,the Inspection Department showing 661 building permits issued at an
estimated cost of $7,667;752.00 and fees collected $8,896.00; 598 electrical permits issued at an
estimated cost of $266,912.00 and fees collected $3,928:00; 322 plumbing permits issued at an
estimated cost of $510,032.00 and fees collected $3,827.25; 349 heating permits issued at an
estimated cost of $553,977.00 and fees collected $3,308.50 and 684 sign permits issued and fees
collected $3,308.50 were each read and PresidentTingleyordered the same placed on file. `
The annual report of the Rochester Fire Department for the year 1960 was presented and
President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
The following recommendation from the Purchasing & Utilities Committee was read:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, recommend initiation of a local improvement project by Council
action without a petition for the following project:
Replacement and improvement of street lighting system in the Downtown Business
District, qn the following streets:
Broadway from 2nd St. North to the Zumbro River Bridge south of 6th St. S.W.;
First Ave. N. W. & S. W. from 2nd St. N. W. to vacated 7th St. S.W.;
2nd St. N.W. & N.E. from 1st Ave. N.W.-to the Chicago Great Western Railroad
tracks east of Broadway;
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1st St. N.W. & N. E. from 1st Ave. N.W. to the Chicago Great Western Railroad
tracks east of Broadway;
West and East Center Street from lst Ave. West to 1st Ave. East;
1st St. S.W. & S.E. from 1st Ave. S.W. to 1st Ave. S.E.;
2nd St. S.W. & S.E. from 1st Ave. S.W. to 1st Ave. S.E.;
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S.E. from 1st Ave. S.W. to k block east of .Broadway;
4th St. S.W. from 1st Ave. S.W. to South Broadway;.
6th St. S.W..from 1st Ave. S.W. to•Broadway.
We recommend that it be referred to the Utility -Dept. Engineers for a feasibility
report and preliminary estimate; and to -a special committee -to -be appointed by the
Chairman of the Council for a recommendation on financing and assessments.
Respectfully,
/s Stanley J. Brooks, Chairman
/s Lawrence B. Stadler
/s Stanley M. Morris"
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Brooks, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor
thereof. (The President of the Council was requested to appoint the requested committee.)
The following resolutions were each introduced and read, and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on the
North side of llth Avenue Northwest abutting Lot 19, Block 1, Thomas Addition. Upon motion by
Brooks, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on the
8th Street Southeast from 12th to 13th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler!
resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments 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. Upon mtoion by Brooks, second
by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter on
14th Street Northwest from 3rd'Avenue to Ilth Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on both
sides of 7th Avenue Northwest from 3rd to 4th Street Northwest and on 4th Street Northwest from
6th to 7th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a sidewalk, curb and
gutter on the east side of llth Avenue Northwest from 7th Street N. W. to 210 feet North. Upon
motion by,Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. '
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on the
west side of 13th Avenue Southeast from 8th to 8� Street Southeast. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on 6th
Street Southwest on the south side from 12th to 14th Avenue Southwest on both sides from loth to
12th Avenue Southwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appointing election judges and,designating polling places for 1961. Upon motion
by Brooks, second by Morris, resolution adopted. ;
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer's Department to obtain engineering and technical
services from -the Minnesota Department of Highways during 1961. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals for
the furnishing of gasoline for use in the various city departments. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for construction of a sidewalk on the south side of 7th Street Northwest
from 36th Avenue Northwest running west to 40 feet east of the west line of Lot 17, Block 19,
Country Club Manor 4th Addition. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for
paving of 16th Avenue Northwest and Southwest from 2nd Street Southwest to 2nd Street Northwest.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering a public hearing and'directing
preparation of plans and specifications for paving,-curb`and gutter and sidewalk construction
on 16th Avenue S. W. and N. W. from And Street S. W. to 2nd Street N.W. Upon motion by Brooks,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for
construction of State Aid Streets 114, 107 and 108 from-llth Avenue N.-W. at 5th Street to 3rd'
Avenue N. W. at 2nd Street: Up&n motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering a public hearing and directing
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from llth'Avenue N. W. at 5th Street to'3rd Avenue N: W. at 2nd Street. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson, resolution'adopted.
Resolution authorizing -Public Utility Board to pay salaries in Public Utility Department
as set by resolution adopted on January 10, 1961. Upon motion by Wilkus; second by Wilson,
resolution adopted. President Tingley voted "no".'
Resolution appropriating $1,323.85 from the General Fund, $19.87 from -the S & A Fund,
$222.66'from the Fire Protection Fund, $2;070.46.from the Sewer Fund, $8,983.59 from the Lighting
Fund, $57.85 from"the P61ice Protection Fund and'$438.52 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to City of Rochester, P.U., $11,155.62; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $347.95; H & H
Electric Company $449.94; Pe6ples'Natural Gas Company, $66.84 and Cooperative Oil Company $496:45.
Upon motion by"Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. .
Resolution appropriating $58,664.82 from the Sewer Fund, $633.83 from the S & A Fund,
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$156.24 from the'Park-Improvement Fund, $624.96 from the Auditorium Fund and $243.00 from the
Music Fund and $500.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Laura 0.
Meyer $500.00; Mayo'Civic Auditorium $243.00;'City of Rochester,'P.U.,_$781.20; P.L.R. Fund
$633.83; Municipal Equipment Company $213.37 and Sinking Fund $58,451.45. Upon motion by Brooks,
.second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,545.16 from the Police Relief Fund and $15,020.45 from the
Fire Relief Fund and ordering payment made to Donald T. Johnson,. Treasurer Fire Relief Assn. and
A. M. Ackerman; Treasurer of Police. Relief Fund. Upon motion by.Wilson, second by Brooks,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,150.93 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Park Department $534.63, Rochester Art Center $1,250.00 and Burroughs Corporation $366.30. Upon
motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,983.87 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Brochert Ingersoll, Inc. $796.72; Rochester Post Bulletin, $286.25; Socony Mobil Oil Company
$1,541.60 and Cooper's Radio & TV Service $359.30. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,138.72 from the Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made
District Director of Internal Revenue $1,251091; Squires Electric Company $228.45 and Park
Department $659.36, Upon motion by Stadler, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $15,899.44 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to
L. M. Feller Company. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, resolution adopted
Resolution appropriating $223.90 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Doyle Conner Company.
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Upon motion by Brooks, second by Stadler, resolution
Resolution appropriating $300.96 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Rochester Airport Company._ Upon motion by Stadler, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,189.55 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Brooks, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment to
Naegele Sign Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler, resolution adopted. President
Tingley voted "no".
Resolution appropriating $2,773.37 from the Park Improvement Fund and $873.31 from the
F. E..Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to Briese Steel & Supply $429.97; The Kruse
Company $894.77; City of Rochester, General Fund $1,032.39; Leon Joyce $606.25 and Rochester Sand
& Gravel Company $684.30. -Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $994.49 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Velie Ryan, Inc. $200.09; 7-Up Bottling Co., $339.00; Reynolds Wholesale $252.90 and Old
Dutch Foods $202.50. Upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
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Alderman Wilson introduced the following resolution which was read:
"BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the Legislature
of the State of.Minnesota be,' -and hereby is, requested to consider favorably the
adoption of legislation which would accomplish the following objectives:
1.. .An act` authorizing municipalities to invest moneys in quasi -
governmental organizations for periods up to 18 months. These
organizations include Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, Federal
Home Loan Banks, Federal Land Banks, Federal.National Mortgage
Association and Bank for Cooperatives.
2. An act increasing the statutory per capita tax limitation in the
Same ratio as the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Index changes.in relation to the base year when
the per.capita tax limitations was established.
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded
to Senator A. M. Keith snd Representative.Donald T. Franke for their consideration
and assistance with respect to legislation on these matters and that a certified
copy by 'forwarded to Orville Peterson, Executive Secretary of the League of
Minnesota Municipalities for his information and action."
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A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Gifford, that the said resolution be adopted as read
and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the k said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler, the
same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon
the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Ann Cooper, $5.00; International Assn. of Assessing Officers,
$1.50; Harry Evans, $32.50; Quality Printing Co., $85.65; Cities Service, Inc. $68.00; Arnolds
Supply, $19.68; Marvin Law Book, $42.50; Harry Evans, $52.90; Pittsburgh Paint Gaass. $22.54;
Midwest Conference of Building Officials, $60.00; National Institute of Municipal Law Officers,
$104.50; Rochester Plumbing, $7.25; Adams, $9.90; Borchert Ingersoll, $177.60; First National Bank,
$4.50; Firestone Stores, $11.22; Rochester Sand & Gravel, $84.00; Trautner Sales Company, $11.53;
agoner & Meyers, $2.02; Ace Sign Co., $30.50; Russell C. Andrews, $118.50; Fullerton Lumber Co.,
$22.19; Charles A. Campbell, $28.05; Botsford Lumber Co., $29.24; American National Red Cross,
$37.50; U. S. Conference of Mayors, $100.00; Marie. Bolton, $21.00; Automatic Voting- Machine Corp.,
$124.90; Pitney Bowes, Inc., $84.24; Larry Lentz, $51.00; Allen, Delaney & White, $60.00; The
Johnson Co., $33.15; Piggly Wiggly #16, $J 3; Curtis L. Taylor, $28.20; Mayo Civic Auditorium,
$85.,00; Bach Music Company, $.85; 0 & 0 Marine Supply, $24.00; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $8.25;
F. W. Woolworth Co., $7.19; Reeves Drug Store, $5.38; Montes, $10.41; The Johnson Company, $127.58;
Minneapolis Blue Printing, $143.2g; Montes, $39.25; Clements Chevrolet Co., $14.81; Ace Hardware
., $34.11; Thiem Signs, $6.00; Hentges Glass, $48.00; Weis Builders, $2.5.85; The Model Laundry,
1$16.76; C. Leslie Gray, $10.00; Echo, Inc., $46.66; Allen Delaney & White, $50.00; Sherwin Williams
Co., $70.24; Nutting Upholstery, $17.50; H. Dornack & Son, $22.00; Cities Service Oil, $30.42;
Fire & Safety; Inc., $75.00; Date Lumber Co., $16.00.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Allen Truck & Implement Co., $44.61; Montes, $3.58; Clements
!Chevrolet, $6.49; Ace Hardwre, $41.76; Parkhill Brothers, $4.70; Gopher STamp & Die, $166.60; J.I.
Holcomb Mfg: Co., $17.95; Struve Paint Shop, $6.09; Truck Service Co., $6.15; Alpek Sheet Metal
Roofing.Co., $84.30; Quarve & Anderson, $6.25; C. F. Motor*Cargo, $13.35; Nutting Upholstery, $40.75;
Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $26.07; H. Dornack &Sons, $1.30; Scharf Auto Supply, $45.53; Cities Service
Oil Co'., $65.83; Harolds Auto Electric, $16.25; Stelley Webb Service, $36.27; Standard Oil Company,
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$28.70 and Universal Motors,'Inc.91$24.50.
From the Fire Protection' Fund Adair Electric, $4.15; Gopher Welding Service, $10.45;
H. Dornack & Sons, $22.17; Scharf Auto'Supply, $21.00;-Culligan Water Conditioning, $4.50; The
Sanitary Co., $161.00; Disons Cleaners &.Launderers, $85.81; Linda Supply Company, $29.00; E. J.
Klampe Company, $163.95; Ability Building Center, Inc., $22.31 Gross'Industrial Towel &
Garment Company, $22.23; The Model Laundry, $18.14; John Bean Division, $105.62; Mine Safety
Appliance Co., $189.66; Coop. Oil Company, $58.95; Peoples Natural Gas Co, $154.59 & H & H.
Electric Co. $9.12.
From the -Police Protection Fund: Monte's, $190'76; Clements Chevrolet,'$26.90;
Ace Hardware Company, $1.12; Adamson Motors, Inc., $192.03; Fire & Safety, Inc, $10.50,'
E.J. Klampe Company, $6.10p Elliott and Hanson Co.,.$35.79; Universal Motors Inc. $3.00;.
Olmsted County Business Mens Assn. $4.50; Johnson Standard Service $29.76; 0 & 0 Sporting
Goods, $77.70; Joe L. McDermott, $11.80;.C.R. Holland, M.D., $116.00; Harold's Auto Electric,
$171.28; Reeves Drug Store, $9.72; Minit Car Wash, $15.00; Rochester Eat Shop, $19.00; Capitol
Eat Shop, $.2.60; Bill's Conoco, $17.92; Scotty's Shell Service, $36.69; Postier & Eggers,
$186.27; Greater Rochester Surplus Store, $60.00; Rochester Iron Works, $10.00 and Northwestern
Bell Telephone $57.85;
From the Sewer Fund: Monte's, $2.69; Clements Chevrolet $2.61; Ace Hardware, $13.98;
Parkhill Brothers, $4.05;'Kruse Company, $8.00; Walker Hardware, $4.49; Welborn Welding, $2.25;
Continental Oil Co., $10.68 and Fulletton.Lumber Co., $7.75.
From the Auditorium Fund: American Linen Supply Co., $34.50; Schmidt Printing Co.,
$11.80; The Johnson Co., $14.20; Crown.Iaon Works Co., $63.17; N.W. Bell Telephone, $97.10;
Vilter Mfg. Co., $42.05; Rochester Maintenance Supply Co., $142.40; National Bushing & Parts
$7.20;_Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $13.40; Johnson Service Co., $7.80; H. Dornack & Sons,
$18.75; Thiem Signs, $3.00; Walker Hardware, $30.14; Williams Printing Co., $19.10; Pruett's
Launders & Cleaners $4.03; Palmer -Show Card Paint Co., $33.00; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,t$11.92;
Kruse Co., $34.99; Fixdal Flowers, $97.00; International Assn. of Auditorium Managers, $65.00;
Cal Smith, Manager,_$7.00.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P.U., $119.48;
From_the Music Fund: Rochester -Post Bulletin, $16.90; Bill Thorn, $25.00; KROC-TV, $15.
The Johnson Co., $2.20; Francis H. Underwood, $180.00; Mrs. Bruce Douglas, $10.00;_Bach Music Co.
$2.50; Jerry Meek, $7.00; Rochester Methodist Hospital, $5.55; Quality Printers, $30.90; Joe
Skogen, $36.00; Harold Cooke, $10.81; Mrs. George Malkasian, $20.00; Harry Struble,_.$79.88;
N.W. Bell Telephone Co., $27.30; Dorr Thomas, $40.00; National Husic Camp, $10.79; Mrs. Warren
Stuart, $20..00; William T. McCoy Post, $10.00; Rochester Visitor, $6.00; Neil A. Kjos Music Co.,
$18.30.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware, $4.41; Universal Motors, Inc. $3.50;
Williams Printing Co.,. $10.00; Magee -Hale Parking Meter Co., $163.50; Rochester Visitor, $8.00;
Dodge Lumber Co..,.$15.79;,Rochester Iron Works, $3.50; Parking Meter Repair Service, $54.00;
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From the Park Improvement Fund: Briese Steel Supply, $115.49; City of Rochester, P. U.,
�$156.24; Quarve & Anderson, $43.25; S. M. Supply Company, $43.25; C. 0. Brown Agency, $132.29;
Rochester Implement Co., $5.00; E. T. Watkins Electric Co., $37.24; Universal Motors, $.04; Nelson
Tire & Appliance Co., $6.58; National Bushing & Parts, $23.92; Firestone Stores, $5.70; Alexander
Auto Electric, $4.25; Crenlo, Inc., $4.32; T & T Supply, $29.76; Cooperative Oil Company, $43.18;
H. G. Knopp Insurance, $36.40; Major Supply, $2.50; American Linen Company, $24.57; Pittsburgh
Plate Glass Co., $11,03; Bach Music Co., $14.11; Sears Roebuck Company, $2.98; The Woodruff Company,
$111.65; Wallies Greenhouse, $3.90; Roddis Feed, $16.75; Twin City Seed Company, $20.12; Fullerton
Lumber Co., $119.77; Peoples Natural Gas, $27.92; American Institute of Park Executives, $3.00;
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American City Magazine,a$4.00; The Johnson Company, $9.50; Quality Printing Company, $57.50; N. W.
Bell Telephone.Co., $22.49; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $20.44; General Trading, $74.57; Ace
Hardware, $30.00; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $9.28; Pure Ice Company, $31.00; Pepsi Cola Bottling
Company, $134.46; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $115.88; Marigold Dairies, $160.36; Rochester Meat Co.,
$85.80; Rochester Bread Company, $31.24, Ernie Nelson Distributing Co., $33.00; Red Wagon Products
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From the Permanent Improvement Fund: City of Rochester, Water Dept., $170.30.
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Post Bulletin $4.50; City of Rochester, P. U., $17.82;. Dodge Lumber Co., $48.08; Rundell Lumber
Company $80.01; General Trading Company $1.97; Ace Hardware Co., $105.13; S. M. Supply Company,
$165.56; Gopher Welding Company, $6.25; Fullerton Lumber Company, $79.23.
A motion was then made by Gifford, second by Wilkus, that the Council reconsider the
action taken on January 3rd, where the motion to suspend the rules and give an ordinance amending
the zoning or to change the East 150 feet of Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 5, less that part
of Lot 9 which is used for street purposes fn Cascade Manor, had"been voted down. All voted in
favor thereof and the action was up for reconsideration. o
A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Wilkus, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereof, that the rules were suspended and the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
change the East 150 feet of Lots 9,10,11 and 12, Block 5, less that part of Lot 9 used for street
purposes from a residential to a commercial zone was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Brooks, second by Nilson, that the said ordinance be adopted as
read, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
A resolution appropriating $450.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Mr.
Warren Eustis, Assistant City Attorney, for extra -ordinary services, rendered between July 1 and
October 1, 1960 in the trail of approximately 45 misdemeanor cases filed by the Olmsted County.
Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Highway Department in Municipal Court was again considered.
After discussion on same a motion was made by Wilson, second by Brooks, that the said resolution
be adopted as read and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Wilkus and Tingley
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who voted "no", President Tingley.declared.the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Aldettnan Brooks stated that he had read in the minutes of the Board of Park Commission(
that Mr. Van Hook, $uperintendiient of Parks, had been authorized to attend a Conference -of Golf
Managers and.in his,opinion it should be the folg pro attending such a meeting instead of the
Park Superintendent. ,Upon motion by Brooks, second by -Wilson, the matter was referred to the
Mayor. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, the meeting -was adjourned.
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