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144 Record of Official Proceedings of the: Common. -Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 6, 1961
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the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, �I
.Minutes of a regular meeting of
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held in the Council Chambers in .the City Hall, in said City, on February 6, 1961.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M.,,the following
members being. .present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
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Alderman Gifford arrived at 4:00 P. M.
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Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, the minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1961 !�
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were approved with.the following correction:
On page 14, line 31, the motion to adopte an ordinance amending the Zoning I
Ordinance, to change the East 150 feet of Lots 9,10, ll' and 12, --Block 5,
less that part of Lot 9 which is used for street purposes, all in Cascade
Manor, it was stated that all voted in favor thereof. Alderman Gifford ; •
voted "no".
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President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening tl
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_bids for furnishing gasoline for various departments of the City of Rochester. The bids of Mobil '
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Oil Company, Standard Oil Company, Sinclair Refining Company, Cooperative Oil Company and Big Four I)
Oil Company were each received and opened and upon motion by Brooks, second by Wilkus, the bids
were referred to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee for tabulation and recommendation. All
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present voted in favor thereof.
The following letter from the Mayo Association was read and upon motion by Brooks,
second by Wilson, the letter was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission: i
"The Honorable Mayor & Common Council i
City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Utilization of Buildings - Old Airport ;+
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I have been advised by the Building Inspector that due to the annexation of the I
old airport by the City, this property is now in its entirety a residential zone. ;I
He has further advised me that the Planning and Zoning Commission has objected
to the issuance of a permit for construction of a loading dock betwedn Hangar No.
1 and No. 3, and to the fact that they have recently been placed into use for
warehouse purposes.
There are four principle buildings at the old airport.
Hangar No. 1 - Now leased to IBM for warehouse purposes. �1
Hangar No. 2 - Now occupied by Gopher Aviaition as an engine shop.
Hangar No. 3 - Also leased to IBM for warehouse purposes. !�
Terminal Building - now vacant.
At the present rate of growth of the City of Rochester, it will doubtless be many
years before substantial development occurs at the old airport. Meanwhile, the '
property must be maintained and taxes paid. The buildings in question have an econ- �I •
omic value and revenues from them will, in part, defray the costs of the maintenance
and taxes on the area.
It is hereby requested that the City of Rochester grant under applicable provisions t
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of the City Zoning Ordinance, a permit to utilize these structures under a non- ,
conforming use until such time as a plan for the entire area has been submitted and !f
approved, or until such time as it may be property determined that non-conformance
is out of harmony with other uses in the immediate area.
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Yours.very truly,
/s Fred W. Schuster, Agent
Mayo Association"
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The following letter from Rochester Bus Line, Inc. was read: I
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of the City of Rochester
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Gentlemen:
The Rochester Bus Line, Inc. desires to^inaugurate some additional student service
' on a trial basis in order to endeavor to give more effective service to John Marshall
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High School. As we do not know if the demand will be sufficient to maintain these
additional routings, we respectfully request that such additional routings be for
a trial period of thirty (30) days.
At Present, there are special student buses leaving thec orner of 5th Avenue and 1st
Street Southwest, which is the Rochester Junior High School location, and proceeding
directly to John Marshall High School. There would be no changes in the routing
and scheduling of this service, except that it is proposed that the 7:30.A.M. bus
be discontinued. This bus would then be placed in service in accordance with the
special southeast route hereto attached, on the special fare basis of fifteen
cents cash fare. This would give service from portions of southeast directly to
John Marshall High School. In addition thereto, it is proposed that an additional
bus be placed into service on the special routing hereto attached, leaving at
7:25 A.M., which services portions of northeast Rochester. These routes, of
course, would be direct routes to John Marshall High School, with a_returning bus
at 3:20 P. M., special cash fare basis of fifteen cents with.no transfers honored
as it would be in the nature of'an express bus.
We would like to inaugurate this service as soon as possible to ascertain whether
or not it would be feasible to continue it. -This service would be in operation
only during school days. We respectfully request approval on these routing and
proposals so that proper request 11 may be'made to the Railroad and Warehouse
C Commission. In the event of approval, service would be initiated as soon as
possible.
Very truly yours,
ROCHESTER BUS LINE, INC.
/s Margaret S. Trenholm"
Alderman Stadler stated that he had conferred with representatives of the Rochester -Bus Line, Inc.
and they were very anxious to get this trial period. under way this spring before school closes
and as long as time was important, he moved that the approval of the routes as requested be
granted. Alderman'Wilkus seconded the motion and all present voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Bethel English Lutheran Church requesting that the Council consider
placing signs stating "No Parking on Sundays from 8:00 A.M., to 12:00 noon" in the area of their
church on 3rd Avenue Southeast to the corner of 3rd Avenue and 8th Street S. E. was read. Upon
motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to
the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Robert 0. Wise, Jr. Director of Rochester Junior College Theatre,
requesting permission to put a sign over 2nd St. S.. W. just off'Broadway on the wires that are
used to advertise baseball games, such a sign to publicize the College's production of the play
"Mr. Roberts" to be presented February 24-25, was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second by
Morris, that the request be granted. All present voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the State'of Minnesota, Department of Highways, thanking the Council for
the use of the Council Chambers in the City hall for a public hearing on trunk hgighway affairs
was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from Walter B. Gordon, Electrical Inspector, requesting permission to attend
the Annual International association of Electrical Inspectors Meeting to be held -at the
Leamington Hotel in Minneapolis in conjunction with the Upper Midwest Electrical Industry
Convention on February 20 and 21, 1961 was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Stadler, and
all present voting in favor thereof, his request was granted and Mr. Gordon was authorized to
attend the said meeting at city expense.
A petition signed by Rodney H. Younge and R. H. McDermott requesting that the East 60 ft
of the alley between 16th and 17th Street Northeast and 1st and 2nd Avenue Northeast be closed
was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Stadler, the petition was referred to the Planning &
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Zoning Commission. Ali voted in favor thereof.
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An application for plat approval for Sunset Terrace Third Subdivision, signed by
Stanley C. Mohn, President of Home Opportunities, Inc., was presented together with the final plat
of Sunset Terrace Third Subdivision. • Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the -same were
referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. All present voted in favor thereof.
A letter signed by Albert J. Tingley, President of the Council, appointing the
following as a committee to study and recommend ways and means for the financing and expediting
of down town street lighting was read and ordered placed on file:
Stanley Brooks, Chairman
Alderman
L..B. - Stadler
Alderman
Stanley Morris
Alderman
Vincent Huyber
H & H Electric
George Tesar
Daytons
Walter Gordon
City Elec. Inspector
Robert Roesler
Mayo Pioperties
Jack Lentfer
Sec'y Utility Board
Leonard Ekstzand
Woolworths
The two following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read and
upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, the same were approved and ordered placed on file:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of'the said City be
and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to sell to
Chas. Dubinsky and Company of Austin,'Minnesota
approxima-tely fifteen (15) tons of junk copper wire at a price of $.2340
per pound, the total'sale-price to be $7,020:00''and the said Chas. Dubinsky
and Company being the highest responsible bidder."
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public -Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council-of'the said City be
and is hereby requested to authorize the'said Board to enter into a
contract with Crescent Electric Supply Coinpany'for`the furnishing of
60 - Class 3, 40 ft: Western Red Cedar Poles
60 - Class 3, 45 ft.' Western Red Cedar Poles
100 - Class 3, 50 ft. Western Red Cedar'Po.les
the total amount of the said contract to be $11,482.00 and'the said
Crescent Electric Supply Company being the lowest responsible bidder."
A letter from George W. Martens, President of the Minneapolis City Council, submitting
a bill for "An act authorizing the City of Minneapolis to impose a tax on earnings and profits
by adopting an ordinance providing therefor and providing for the collection thereof" and
suggesting that if the City of Rochester were interested in this type of financial relief, the
bill could be changed to include other municipalities, was read. President Tingley ordered the
letter placed on file and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the bill to each
Alderman.
The claim of Mrs. Orlando Hanenberg for damage to her car was read and upon motion by
Morris, second by Stadler, the same was referred to the City'Attorney. All present voted in favor
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A letter from the American Municipal Association requesting that the Council consider
participating in the Inter -American Municipal Organization was read. Mayor Smekta stated that the
purpose of this organization was to promote better municipal understanding between cities and
countries, especially the Latin American countries; this letter was to get the reaction for a
voluntary annual contribution to the IAMO and the cost to the City of Rochester would be $50,00
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per year. A motion was made by Wilson, second by Stadler, that the City participate in this
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organization and make the expenditure. All present voted in favor thereof;
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A letter from the State of Minnesota, Industrial Commission of Minnesota, stating that
inspection had been made of the Police Department operations and requesting that the following
orders be complied with, was read:
1. Section 8432 - provide grounded type building receptacles, three wire cords, and
three throng plugs on electric powered portable tools, and on cord connected
machines and equipment as per Article 250 of the.National Electric Code.
2. -Section 8431 - provide cover plates on open conduit boxes, junction boxes and
wire as per National Electrical Code - attic and City Hall occupied by Police Dept.
3. Section 8512 - provide and enforce use of safety goggles when grinding, etc. -
meter room.
4. Section 8483 - Install standard height guard railing and intermediate rail around
pit control room - basement.
5.. Section 8450 - Install cover guards,of substantial construction on exposed -motor
- couplings, belts and pulleys, and exposed fan blades.
6. Section 182.01 - Sleeve counterweight on fire door - police department garage.
7. Section 8416 - provide and mount approved fire extinguisher - meter room, basement.
8. Section 8872 - (a) provide local ventilation on lead pots. (b) provide container
with cover for the storing of lead. (c) Instruct and enforce safe approved
handling of lead and explain the necessity of personal protection of employees
against lead poisening,.especially the fumes.
James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, reported that some of these had already been corrected and
the balance would be done in the near future. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Stadler, the
letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee to see that the provisions had been complied
with. All present voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Common Council
accept the "B" Hangar at the Rochester Municipal Airport as substantially completed was read
together with a letter from Ellerbe & Company reporting that they consider the Hangar "B"
contract of Alvin E. Benike, General Contractor'to be substantially completed;'they stated they
were having some difficulty with the doors which cannot be corrected until next spring and were
therefore;`withholding .$3,000.00 which will more than cover the necessary corrective work. Upon
motion by Brooks, second by Wilson, the recommendation of the Airport Commission was accepted and
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. All present voted in favor
thereof*
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission requesting that the Council accept the
following change orders at the Airport was read:
1. Change.Order #5, Kraus -Anderson, increased by $1,127.47, General
Construction of Weather Bureau.Building and Maintenance and Control Cab
Building. It was pointed out by the Architects that these changes were
ordered in the field by the,Architects and were of such a nature that
the immeidate decision to make the change was required in order not to
delay construction.
2. Change Order #2, Kraus -Anderson, decreased by $3,,240.00 General Construction
of Terminal Building:
(a) Revise grades at Terminal Building to improve area
drainage -,increase $85.00..
(b) Credit for Piling not required in field conditions of
Terminal Building - decrease $3,325.89.
I. Change Order #3, Quarve-Anderson, increase of $153.30, Sub -Base and
Surfacing of Roads and Parking Areas. This Change Order was recommended
by the Field Engineer to install reinforcing mesh in 8' wide concrete
sidewalk and curbs between the Terminal Building and Parking Lot North
of the building to prevent cracking of sidewalk and integral curbs.
A motion was made by Stadler, second by, Brooks, that the recommendation of the Airport Commiss
be approved and a resolution approving ,the requested change orders be ppepared. All present
voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Howard Smith of 907 - 9th Avenue Southeast was present and inquired if anything
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been done toward repairing the bridge on 6th Street S. E. and constructing a bridge on loth St.
Southeast; he said residents in Southeast Rochester were anexious to get these going as the
traffic was very heavy, particularly on Sundays. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer reported that
there were no immediate plans for these bridges at this.time, there has been some consideration
or reopening loth Street Southeast but there is no work scheduled at this time. President
Tingley asked T. 0. Moore, Planning Director, what'happendd to the proposed plan of 'the highway
from 6th Street along Bear Creek to enter by the Super Valu Market. Mr. Moore said'there had
been several discussions but nothing material has developed at this time and he felt people
in this area should indicate if they want to continue. Mr. Smith was'told to go ahead with a
petition as he had planrted and this might help to expedite things.
A petition to have the following -described property annexed to the City of Rochester
was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, the petition was referred to the City
Planning and Zoning Commission:
That part of the Southwest Quarter (SWk) of Section Twenty Seven (27), Township
107 North, Range 14 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, described by metes
and bounds as follows: _
Commencing at the center of Section 27, ,Township'107-North, Range 14
West of the Fifth Principal Meridian; thence west'along'the North line
6f the SWk of said Section 27'a distance-6f'1301 98-feet to the point
of beginning of the land herein described; thence- ofi+a line deflecting
89 degrees 55 minutes left'i distance of 164:38`}feei;"thence on a line
deflecting 89 degrees 41 minutes 'right 'a"distance''of 264.15 feet; thence
on a line deflecting'90 degrees 19 minutes right-4 distance of 165.43
feet to the North line of said SWk of"said'Section 27'thence along
said North line of said SWk of said Section 27-'on`a*'d;flection of 89
degrees 55 minutes right a distance of 264.15 feet"to the point of
beginning, including a utility eas6ient'five"f66i"f4ide along the
South line of said described property, and"°dedi6ating""f6r perpetual
public use the North fifty feet of said'described property. i
A .petition signed by Hvwara W. Wilson and Lorraine C. Wilson to have property located
at the northeast corner -of ,the intersection of 14th Street and 1st Avenue Northeast changed from
a residential to a commercial zone was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, .the
petition was referred.to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. All present voted in favor
thereof.
A petition signed by Clarence Johnson to have the following described property annexed
to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the petition was
referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission: ,
A part, of the NE/4 AE/4 of Section 24; Town 107, -Range 14, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said -quarter section; thence south along
east line of said quarter section 107.4 feet for a place of beginning; thence
west at right angles to previous described course 133.0 feet; thence south
parallel to east line of said quarter section 113.74 feet.to northerly right of
way'line of public street; thence east along -said right of way line 100.2 feet
to the west Line of l,lth Avenue N. W. in City of Rochester; thence east 331.0
feet to a point on the east line of.said quarter section which is 120.6 feet
south of place of -beginning; thence north along the east line of said quarter
section to the place of beginning; subject to'easements of existing highways
and zpning regulations.
A petition signed by Clarence Johnson.to have the above described property changed from
a residential to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the
petition was referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. ,
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that the
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provisions - of Ordinance No. 1020, which regulate land uses along North Broadway-,;- are,. -due -+to -,
expire at midnight on March 31, 1961 was read. This ordinance was adopted as an interim measure
pending the study and development of a new zoning program for the City of Rochester.; the proposed
zoning ordinance and districting map are under consideration by this commission; since the need
for the continuation of the provisions of Ordinance No. 1020 still exist, we therefore, recommend
that tt}is ordinance be granted another one year extension on to expire upon the adoption by .the
city of a new zoning ordinance and districting map. A motion Was then made by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, that_the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be accepted and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance continuing the provisions of Ordinance No. 1020;
Upon roll call Brooks, Wilkus and Wilson voting "aye" and Morris, Stadler and Tingley voting "no"
(Alderman Gifford was absent), President Tingley.declared a tie vote and the motion lost.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to vacate 22nd Street Northwest between 19th and 20th Avenue N. W. and that
they had been notified,by the,District Highway Engineer that the Minnesota Highway Department has
abandoned its proceedings to acquire access rights on certain lots in Northgate 3rd Addition, the
Highway Department is planning to relocate the south bound off -ramp so it will not interfere with
the 22nd St. N. W. intersection, with these changes, 22nd St. N.-W, can be used as a usesful
segment of a traffic circulation system for this commercially zoned area and they therefore
recommend that the petition to vacate 22nd Street N. W, be denied, was read. Upon motion by
Brooks, second by Stadler,.the recommendation was approved. All present voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating.that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Elton Hills Seventh Subdivision, as revised on January 16, 1961
and recommending that the plat be granted preliminary approval subject to the following
conditions, was read:
1. No Building Permits shall be issued for construction of buildings, etc.,
on Outlots 1 & 2 until such time as an adequate water supply system is
developed for this area and these outlots are subsequently replatted.
2. Provision should be made for a temporary turn -around near the east end
of 20th St, N. W.
3: The storm water problem for, the Elton Hills area.should be resolved
before any permanent improvements are permitted in this platting.
4. We would -suggest that the owner request the establishment of a uniform
minimum building setback line of 25 feet on all lots and outlots in
this addition at the tine of applying for approval of the final plat.
A motion was -made by Alderman Brooks that the recommendation be approved subject to chaninging
the underlined word should in condition No. 3 to shall. Alderman Wilson seconded the motion and
all presert voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, a recess was declared-until_.4:00-P. M.
President'Tingley called the meeting to order again at 4:00 P. M., the following members
being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
Mr. T.-M. McDonnell, President of the Board of Park Commissioners, was before the
Council and stated that the Commission has-been working on acquiring a tract of -land owned by the
State of Minnesota under the State Hospital, lying about � mile east of the Outdoor Theatre.and
contains about 175,acres. He said they were before the Council now to ask that they petition the
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State of Minnesota to convey to the City of Rochester this area .to be -used -for a future park and
recreation center. He said it is under the'jurisdirction of the Rochester State Hospital and they
had conferred with the Superintendent and Business Manager and they were in -agreement that they
have no practical use for this property stating that it has no therapeutic'vafue and the terrain
does not lend itself to agricultural purposes and therefore they would be -willing to turn it over
to the City of Rochester for general park purposes. He said they had talked to Senator A. M.
Keith and Representative Donald T. Franke and -they were willing to co-sponsora bill in the
Legislature that would convey this property to the City of Rochester. He further stated that
they had heard that the Highway Department might use part of this'laiid for a warehouse but had
conferred with Mr. Swanson and Mr. Burrill of the State Highway Department and they -said they had
no objections to the City getting this property. President Tingley inquired -if any'plans•had
been made toward acquiring the Graham property which is adjacent to this land snd was told that
nothing had.been done; President Tingley suggested that maybe this should be referred to the
Finance Committee as acquiring the land would not be the`only problem. Mr. McDonnell said that
it was quite imperative to get this going to try to present it to the session of the Legislature
now in session. A motion was then made by Alderman Stadler that the Council request the State
Legislature to transfer this property to the City of Rochester for park development and the City
Attorney draft a resolution making such a request. Alderman Wilkus seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of 'the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they,had
reviewed the proposed improvement and relocation of U. S. 52 from the interchange at New U. S..
14 and 52 to the intersection of U. S. 52 and -the proposed Interstate Route No. 90 near Marion -
and after careful reconsideration of this proposed improvement and relocation, and considering
the need for new highways in this area, to serve the traveling pubfic now and in the future, and
in reviewing the location with our preliminary thoroughfar"e plari, they wish to'reafffrm their
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recommendatfon`of June 25, 1959 by again recommending that approval be given to the plan as
proposed by the Minnesota Highway Department, was read. When questioned why this recommendation
was presented at this time, the City Engineer explained that within the next month the State
Highway Department would be presenting their plans and the City Planning and Zoning Commission
wanted to be on record as `bang in favor of the plans. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second
by Wilson, that the recommendation be tabled until April 3, 1961, until the Council receives the
proposed plan. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had ;i1
reviewed the preliminary plat of Replat of 1Part of Blk.'22 Head and McMahon's Addition as revised
January 11, 1961 and recommended that this replat be granted preliminary approval was read. Upon
motion by Brooks, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor thereof. 1(
THe recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all times
on both sides of North' Broadway from 13th Street to the North Broadway Bridge and that the City
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Attorney draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective, was read. Upon motion by
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Wilson, second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The ..recommendation of the Public -Safety Committee that a pedestrian actuated signal
be installed at a point opposite the Empoloyee's Entrance to St. Mary's Hospital was read. A_
motion was made by Wilson, second by Stadler, that the recommendation be approved. Upon roll cal
all present voted in favor.the.reof (Alderman Morris was out of the room).
A,report from the Public Safety Committee stating that several requests for loading
zones, referred to this Committee, had not been acted upon and they wished to report that they
will.make recommendations on these requests after they receive the report on this matter from
the Mayor's Parking and,Treffic Committee was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed
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on file.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
pedestrian crossing problem created by the Parking Lot in the entire block located between 1st
Street S. W. and West Center Street and 2nd and 3rd Avenues S. W. and the committee recommends
that a cross -walk be established near the middle of the block on 1st Street S.W. between 2nd and
3rd Avenues.S.W. and that the necessary signs and markings to make this cross -walk effective be
installed and that the City Attorney draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective`
was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second by Stadler, that the recommendation be approved.
Upon roll call Brooks, Gifford and Wilkus voting "no" and Stadler, Wilson and Tingley voting
"aye" (Alderman Morris was out of the room), President Tingley declared the vote a tie and the
motion lost.
The krecommendation of the Public Safety Committee that F. W. Everett, Fire Chief, be
authorized to attend, at city expense the 33rd Annual Fire Department Instructor's Conference
to be held at Memphis, Tennessee on February 28, 1961 through March 3, 1961 was read. A. motion
was made by Wilson that the recommendation be approved and the Fire Chief be authorized to
attend the,said convention and it Was,further moved that one of the Assistant Chiefs'also be
authorized to attend at city expense. Stadler seconded the motion and all voted.,in,favor there
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that pakking be restricted at all
times on the East side of 6th Avenue S. W. from 4th to 6th Street S. W. and that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to make this change effective, was
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read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the rgcommendation was 4pproved. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee recommending that the
Council adopt the enclosed copy of the employment policy as the official employment policy of
_ the City of Rochester was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to make
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this the official employment policy for the City. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council advertise for bids
to be received on February 20th for "clearing boulevard trees on llth Avenue N.E.-S.E, from
4th St,_ S* E. to 5th St. N. E.' was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the
recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed the
request of Mrs. Newton Holland and Mrs. Chas. Batchelder for a water main extension under T. H.
52-14 for North Sunny Slopes and•recommend that this project be initiated as a local improvement l
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project without petition entitled "extension of water main from 14th Ave. S. W. across the
Right -of -Way of T. H. 52-14 to serve North Sunny Slopes and other areas" was read. Upon motion i
by Brooks, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof. �f
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The recommendation of the the Public Works Committee recommending approval of the !�
proposal and execute the .agreement for Engineering Services with Agneberg, Sankstone & Forsberg
for plans and supervision •of replacement of the bridge on llth Ave. N. E. over Silver Greek was •
read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the recommendation was approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council authorize
attendance of the Superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant and three operators at the Sewer
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Wilson, the recommendation was approved and the Superintendent and three men were authorized to
attend at city expense. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate condemn-
ation proceedings to acquire all the remaining parcels of right-of-way needed for the proposed
street improvement on State Aid Street 114 (N. W. Primary Street Project) that have not been
acquired by negotiation was read. Upon motion by Brooks, second by Stadler, the recommendation
was approved and the City -Attorney was.instructed to prepare the necessary resolution initiating
the said proceedings. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council approve and authorize
execution of the contracts for sale of buildings on 5th Street N. W. primary street project
(416�- 6th Avenue N. W.; 917 - 5th St. N.W.; 423 - 6th Ave. N. W.; 417 - 4th St. N. W. and 417 -
5th Avenue N. W.) was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, the recommendation was
approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the said contracts.
All voted in favor thereof.
The report of the City Engineer stating that a petition requesting sidewalk on the
south side of 7th St: N. W. from 36th Ave. N.W. running west to 40 feet East of the west line of
Lot 17, Block 19, Country C1ub�Manor 4th Addition had been examined, checked and found to be in
proper 6orm and to be signed by 12 of the 16 record owners, representing 74% in frontage of the
property affected and stating that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction and
the estimate cost made without surveys or -plans is $2,250.00 was read together with the recommend-
ation of the Public Works Committee that the project be constructed with the cost to be assessed
against Lots 1 to 16, Block 19,'plus the East 16.5 feet of Lot 17, Block 19,-Country Club Manor
4th Addition. Upon motion by Wilkus, second -by Brooks, the recommendation was approved. All
voted in favor -thereof.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the restrictions on the following
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1) the East side of 6th Avenue S. W. between Center and 1st Street;..
2) the south side of West Center Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues;
3) the North side of 1st Street S. W. between 5th and 6th Avenues;
4) the South side of'lst Street S.W. between 4th and 5th Avenues;
5) the West side of 4th Avenue S.W. between 1st and 2ns Streets.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Brooks, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to make these changes effective. .All voted it
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Engineer stating that in response to the request of
seven owners of property for curb and gutter.on 4th Avenue N. E. in Greenway Adiftfion and as
instructed by the Public Works Committee, the assessment roll for this project has been revised,
and is now presented with the cost of the construction on the west side of 4th Avenue (which is
the construction not actually abutting the assessed frontages) divided equally to each of the
8 assessed lots was read. Also a letter signed by H. J. Martell, Harold.Dison, B. B. Hohn,
Delmar Edison, Gerhard Betcher and Arthur Rudloff and,D..F. Lehnertz stating that they would pay
their share according to front footage for the curb and gutter along their.property and all
share equally in the assessment for the curb and gutter on the opposite side of the street was
read. A.motion was made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that the report of the City Engineer be _
approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution making the assessments in
accordance with assessment roll as submitted by the.City Engineer. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of the Town House of Rochester, Inc..for a license to sell cigarettes
and a license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by.Brooks, second by Wilson, the
licenses were granted.
The application of Bzoskie Sign Company for a license to erect and maintain signs was
read and upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkua, the license was granted.
The application of W. H. Batzel for a House Movers License was read and upon motion
by Brooks, second by Wilkus, the license was granted.
The applications of Willis Bale for permits to move 28 buildings; Lysne Construction
Company for permits to move 4 buildings; W. H. Batzel for permits to move 5 buildings; Lesmeister
Bros..for permits to move 12 houses and Win. Carlson for permits to move 9 buildings, all to be
moved over certain city streets were each read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson,,the
permits were granted, the,said buildings to be moved under the supervision and direction of the
Building Inspector and the Chief of Police.
A. motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Brooks, that the matter of fees for permit
to move houses, the hours allowed for moving and the general supervision be referred to the
Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation. All voted in favor thereof.
The license bonds of Wesley Baker in the amount of $7,500,00 with Western -Surety
Company as surety; William F..Carlson in the amount -of $7,500.00 with the Northern States Agency,
Inc. as surety and W.,H..Batzel in.the amount of $7,500.00 with the Hartford Accident and
Indemnity -Company as,surety were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by-.Brooks,•the bonds
were approved, the surety thereon accepted and.the same were ordered placed on file.
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The reports for the month of January, 1961 of,tho Building Inspector showing fees
collected for building permits issued $221.00'; of`the Electrical Inspector showingffees collected
for electrical -permits issued $621.50; of the.Plianbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued $578.25; of the Heating'In•spector showing fees collected for heating
permits issued $571.00 and fees collected -for sign permits issued $22.73 were each read and
President Tin`le ordered the same laced on file.
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total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received:$2,881.00 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $2,416.00.and'foi the week"ending.January 27, 1961 showing total criminal fines •
and costs collected and civil fees received $3,145.00 and total remitted to the City Treasurer
$2,331.20 were each read and having been -approved by the City -,Attorney, President Tingley ordered
the same placed on file.
A motion was made by Brooks, 'second by Morris, that $199.00 be appropriated from the
General Fund and ordered paid to the Mayor's Contingent Fund. Upon roll call all voted in favor }�
thereof.. (Alderman Gifford was out of the room).
. . The following recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Commmittee was then read:
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+ insurance on -the Hangar.
j recommend that the Common Council'place rental-valu
airport.- The insurance' wi 11"cover �ttie"ce ty�n-case the Hangar should be
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damaged by'fire; wind storm, vandalism and malicious mischfe'f';--the first years
premium will amount to'$370.98. and the next four years premiums will be at the
annual premium of $326.46.
The insurance will reimburse the city'to the_exte_nt'of $3,000.00 a month when
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approximate time it might take to rebuild.
Ai = Gopher vaition was present at theimeeting-represented by Mr. Robinson and
Mr. Weidman who agreed that Gopher Aviation would pay half of each years premium;
that it was further agreed that the City would pay each yearly premium and would
then bill Gopher Aviation for half the cost. The purpose,of this rental insurance
would be to protect the bonds in case the building was untenanable. - it
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A motion was made by Stadler, second by Morris, that the above recommendation be approved. All
present voted in favor thereof,. (Alderman Gifford was out of the room).
The following cdAi.ms were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, 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: Garnet Spring, $71.30; Wm. Le, Burrows, $73.25; Robert Blakely,
$100.72; Donald Mulholland $100.20; John B. Carney $50.00; R. W. Gifford, Jr. M.D., $17.00; John L. if
Bakke, $4.00; Cranston Typewriter Store, $31.00; Weis Brothers, $40.06; Olmsted Medical Group, 1,
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Photographic -Supplies, $7.13; American Public Works Assn-, $10.00; W. T. Grant.•.Company;:,$5.46.;.
O'Brien, Ehrtck, and Wolf, $11.45; Mason Publishing Co., $20.00; American Public Works Assn.,
$5.19; Bill Hackman Standard Service, $3..75;',Robert Toddie, $17.50; Albert J. Toddie, Jr., $17.
Witte Transportation Co., $2.75; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $66.98; Cities Service Oil Co.,
$49.49; Adams Bookstore, $4.90; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $26.10;,The American City
Magazine, $4.00; Adams Bookstore, $8.29; Tom 0. Moore, $4.00; Rochester Post Bulletin, $153.29;
Borchert Ingersoll, $60.51; Fred Stocker, $11.25; Whiting Stationers, $84.44; The Johnson
Co., $15.50; Adeline F. Grothe, $105.00; Rochester Bookbindery Co., $45.30; Burroughs Corporati
$5.70; Superintendent of Documents, $5.00; Eco, Inc., $55.25-; Ace Linoleum Shop, $56.00; Arnoldsl
Supply Co., $114.61; Victor Products, $18.60; Rochester Iron Works, $2.50; H. Dornack & Sons,
$15.40; Brinck-Solberg, Inc., �29.87; H &_H Electric_Co., $166.76; The Sherwin Williams Company,
$71.69; Socony Mobil Oil Co.,.$36.00; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $25.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $6.74;�
Monte's $3.80; Ace Hardware $7.67; West Publishing Co.,•$3.00; LeRoy Hennum, $22.70;-and
Bergstedt Paint Co., $8.01.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., $53.00; Gene Phillips,,Inc
$.57; Struve Paint Shop, $55.75; Rochester Sand &Gravel $3.00;,Harolds Auto Electric„ $23.15;
National Welding Supply Co.,. $42.26; Socony Mobil ,Oil Coo., $65.14; Roys Grocery,,$2.48; George
Van Schaick, $88.00; Charles Bornholdt, $6.10; R. Drips Grocer Co., $16.10; Scharf Auto
Supply, $34.33; Ace Hardware, $27.99; Anderson Radiator Service, $12.45; r,,eo N. Herrick & Sons,
661.10 and LeRoy Hennum, $2.40.
Fran the Fire Protection Fund: S. M. Supply..Co., $14.56; E. J. Klampe,Cot, $3.00;
Monte's $10.50; C. F.'Massey Co., $98.16; The Linda Supply Co., $28.55; Fire and Safety, Inc.,
$4.00; Fire Station Digest, $10.00; United Chemical Co., $16.60; Akron Brass Mfg. Co., $35.60;
S. E4 Minn. Fire Dept- Assn., $5,00; Pruetts,,$24.60; Kenneth SToletnberg, $96.40; Disons
Cleaners, $35.43; Reichert Refrigeration $10.15; Universal Motors, Inc., $2.50;. Scharf Auto
Supply, $12.58; Bergstedt Paint Co.,.$2.82; The Sanitary Co., $49.78; Culligan Water Condi
$4.50; Ace Hardware Co., $10.83 and Anderson Radiator Service, $.75.
From the Police Protection Fundr Axel W. Moberg, $31.96; Monte's $22.97; Ace Hardware
$.72,; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $111.87; C. P.• Cleaners, $3.25; Arthur Maass, $21.95; Dean F. Lent,
$7.50; M- C. Lawlers, $47.72; Streitmatters, $71.45; Kersten Furs, $20.00; Bakers Shoe Store,
$10.70; Frerichs Hardware, $15.00; Lairs Foot Soport Shoes, $26.94; Universal Motors, Inc. $76.
Reuben A. Rieck, $65.00; Harolds Auto Electric, $99.50; Bills Conoco, $9.00; Leo N. Herrick &
Son, $16.00; Lawlers, $1.50; Curtins TV $4.25; Filmshops, Inc., $9.44; West Publishing Co-,
$3.00; C. R. Holland, M.D., $50.00; Business Services of Rochester, $9.00; Kee Lox Mfg. Co.,
$25.83; Osco Drug Store, $10.20; Star Machine Works," $2.00; Blacks Cafe, $40.40;'Dr. T. 0.
Wellner, $30.00; Lee Graham, $12.10; James J.'Macken, Jr., $3.00; Carl J. Briese, $71.35; Joe L.
McDermott, $52.98; Dean F. Dent, $38.07; LeRoy Hennum, $1,50 and Roy Kingrey, Inc. $3.90.
From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, P.U.', $2.25; S. M. Supply Company, $68.71;
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Leupold & Stevens Instruments, Inc'., $12.10; McKesson.& Robbins, $81.39; Woodruff Company, $6.39;
Power Supply Company, $89.71; Woodruff Company, $5.85; Alexander Auto Electric, :$2.40;,Lyon
Chemicals, Inc,., $131.90; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., $5.56;•Reeves Drug Store, $5.56; Walker Hardware
$14.18; Municipal Equipment -Co., $135.95; Continental Oil Co., $190.80;•Foster Electric Company,
$39.38; Firestone Stores, Inc., $35.60; L. M. Feller Company, $185.00; The Sanitary Co.,. $.50;
and•Ace Hardware $33.97.
From the Music Fund: Herbert G. Knopp•Agency $10.82 and Welhaven-Music Co., $3.90.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Brink -Solberg, Inc., $:69; The -Sherwin Williams Co:,
$1.60; Oleos Floor Mart, $19.75; Don Harstad Company, $71.50; LeRoy Hennum, $1.50; Daering Skelly
Service, $3.55; The Rochester Visitor, $10.00; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $42.00;-Bergstedt
Paint Company, $7.69 and Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Company, $62:04. ,
From the -Park Improvement Fund: City Clerk,'$17.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Company,-
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$44.90 and Pec@les Natural Gas Company $96.62.
From the Public Health & Welfare Fund: Intact Fund, $5.13; Allen -Truck & Implement
Co., $96.13; Nelson Tire & Appliance, $93.12; Universal Motors,- $1.40; Schmidt Printing Company,
$11.30; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $9.85; Ace Hardware, $21.15; City of Rochester, $20.00; Standard
Auto Parts,•$6.00; Clements Chevrolet Co., $37.10; Health Office Intact Fund, $25.66; Utility
Sales & Engineering,,$9.87, Ace Hardware, $2.58; Foster Electric Company, $27040; City of
Rochester, P.U.,!$170.77; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $10.60, The -Psychological Corporation,.
$2.00; Will Ross, Inc., $10.00; City of Rochester, $9.51; Model laundry, ,$12.53; A. S. Aloe -Co.,
$32.18; Mrsi L. HRanson,• $40.001 Robert Rossi, $133 40;-Charles Phenix, $6.75; Marshall Gray,
$12.15; Forrest Smith, $11.18; Neola Henson, $4.65; Elizabeth Buenger, $8.25;•Phillip Shoultz,
$41.03; William Poblete, $4.35;*Kathryn Rex, $73.89; Jane Manning, $195.23; Patricia Banitt,-
$5,58; Mary K. Graupman, $2.67; Judith Uggen,•$39.50; Vivain Harriman, $15.50; Marion
Carpenter, $7.34; Ethel Ann Pinette, $8.55; Rosella Denison, $13.13;.Donna Weeks,'$2,,86; Shirley
Middleton, $1,05; Cora Shelstad, $3:30; Bernita Steff 1,•$4.58; Witte Transportation!Co., $2.75;
Walter S. Booth & Son, $32.23;'Monte's, $19.13; The Johnson Company, $45:15; The Kruse Company,
$6.78 and Sears•Roebuck & Company, $12.84.
From the Bridge Fund: State'of Minnesota,'Dept. of'Highways, $25.48.
The following recommendation of the•Public Safety Committee was -read: •
"To the Honorable Mayor
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Members of the Common Council
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned members of the -Public Safety Committee, do hereby
recommend to the Common Council that the City of Rochester join with Olmsted
County in an approved Civil Defense program to serve the city and county.
The proposed program would require a total annual budget of about $20,800
with federal funds to supply around $8,000 of this amount.
This program would include a full-time director at a recommended annual
salary range of $6,588'to $7,860 and a full-time`secretaiy. We further
recommend that the city and county promptly commit themselves to this joint
venture while federal monies under the matching funds plan are still available
and that immediate.steps,be taken to secure a qualified program director.
Respectfully submitted
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/s Lawrence Stadler
/s James R; Wilson
/s Frank J. Wilkus
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A motion was then made by Morris, second by Stadler, that the recommendation of the Public `Safety)
Committee, be approved. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Brooks, the meeting was adjourned' until 7:30 P. M.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the following 1 members
being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Brooks, Gifford, Morris; Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
President Tingley stated this as being the time'and place set for a hearing on the
granting of a variance to the Zoning :Ordinance' for Lot 10 and the South one-half of Lots 9, 11,
12,-13 and 14, Block 17; Head & McMahon's Addition (425 : 6th Avenue S. W.). The recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated January-10, 1961, 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, was again read. -There'was no one present wishing to be heard and President'
Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by
Stadler, that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution granting"the variance. All voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee that the bid of 'Mobil Oil
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upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor
thereof. - -
The application of Felix Kaminski'for an "on sale" 3.2 beer`lidense was read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, the application was referred to'the Public'Safety Committee.
All voted in favor thereof. - -
• The recommendation of the Public Safety`Committee stating that they had considered the
request of twenty-nine (29) petitioners for restoration of parking privfleges on one side of 9�
Street S. E.,betwean 1st and 3rd Avenues,'at the present time parki:ng is prohibited between the
hours of 7:00 a. m. and•5:00 p-.,m. and the Committee recommended that the request be denied for
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1) 9k Street S. E.,-atthis location is narrow;
2) there are no curbs at this' location;
3) it is one of the primary accesses for the Fire Department to
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4) it is one of the primary accesses for residents of Southeast
Rochester;
5) it is one of the primary accesses from Southeast Rochester to
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Mrs. -Eleanor Gambill, one of the property owners on 9� Street S:-E.,"was before the Council'and
requested that they reconsider their action, she said it was very difficult for the people living
here when parking was not allowed on either side of the street. President Tingley stated he
realized that 9� Street was very narrow but he`knew of many more that were just as narrow and he -
felt denying parking on either side of'the street was getting out mf line; he then suggested the
possibility of installing curb and gutter on this street: Mr§. Gambill said she could not speak
for the other people on the street but she was definitely in favor of a curb and gutter. After
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hearing those present a motion was made by Morris, second by Brooks, that this be referred back
to the Public Safety'Committee for further consideration. All voted `in favor thereof.
Mr. Jerry'Reichert, member of the Board of Public Health & Welfare, was before the
Council and read the following letter which he had written: `
"The Board of Public Health and°Welfare has received 'a request from Mr. J. R.
Keller from Winona to collect commercial garbage in'the City of Rochester. It
is the intention of the Board to recommend placing the collection of garbage
and refuse in the hands of private'individuals,'and this seems to have met the
approval -of the Common Coun6kl in the past." Mr..Keller, who also has the
collection of garbage in the'City of Winona, his"a farm used to feed hogs with
garbage after proper cooking. His operation'is under the supervision of the
State Department of Agriculture and the State Livestock Sanitary Board. He
has had this type of contract with the City of Rinona for more than twenty
years, and according to our information, as stated in`a letter from the
chairman of the Winona City Council, he has done.a.'wonderful job in this
collection. Mr. -Keller has offered to take overth6 collection at the same
rates the City is collecting today and from the'same number of establishments.
He is willing to accept a contract from the City of'Rochester for at least
a five-year period keeping the same rate. The Board feels that to turn '
over to Mr. John R. Keller the commercial garbage collection'would be in
line with the general pattern -that the.Common_'Council'has'favored in the
past; that is, that the health department'diop"'the'function of actual collec-
'tion and be concerned only with the supervision and regulation of the
proper collection and disposal.
_Should the Board of Public Health.and Welfare remain in the collection
business, it would face in the very near future the need to replace the
` vehicles now used for con ecial collection which'ha`s been in service for
.about seven years. 'The fact that Mr. Keller will use'an-outside facility
to dispose of'the garbage collected -'in -the City.'of Rochester -is something
that would save, in''a long -run, some money .to the City because of the fact
that the city dump wilh not lie used for this disposal. If the City '
Decides to continue commercial 6611ection�ttf6 96aid estimates that it would
be impossiblg`to keep the present rates for more than two years, since the
upward trend in salaries will in6rease'ttie'6ost4
For all these reasons we like the proposition of Mr: J. R. Keller and
recommend it for approval to the'Common Council.` We wish to call your
attention to the fact,that*in 1954 i'pkivilbge't6`c6lle6t the commercial
garbage was given by ordinance action toa private_'iridividual. That
' individual gave up the privilege before the ordinance was in full fouce.
Also, we want to point out to you that the private haulers now licensed
by the Dity of Rochester to do refuse collection are not interested in the
collection of the commercial garbage.
The Board of Public Health and Welfare has decided to place this
question before the Common Council at the next regular meeting, and we
are using this opportunity to give you prior information. Please feel free
,to call me at Atlas 9-4519 if you want any further information about this
proposal. -
Sincerely yours,
/s Jerry-J.-.Reichert"
Mr. Reichert said they were very much in favor of this, that Mr: Keller would like a five year
contract and he has means of using the garbage as he owns his farm and operates it with his
son and son-in-law; he further stated that he'did not think it was a good practice to rush
things but their old garbage truck, used for'commercial collection, was in very bad condition
and would soon have to be replaced, they had checked this very thoroughly and highly recommended
thtat the Council approve it,as,soon as possible. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by
Wilkus, that the City accept the recommendation of the Board of Public Health & Welfare and
enter into the contract as requested. All voted in favor thereof.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and k upon motion made and
seconded, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Crescent
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Electric Supply Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Brooks, resolution adopted. 4:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Hepartment to enter into contract with Chas.
<Dubinsky and Company of Austin, Minnesota.. Upon motion by Brooks, second by,Gifford, resolution
adopted.
Resolution setting rate to be paid to Senior Concession Workers in Park Department
at $1.05 to $1.25 per hour. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute change orders re Municipal
(new) Airport. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
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,Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for construction
of a sidewalk on the south side of 7th St. N. W. from 36th Avenue,N. W., running West to 40 feet
East of the west line of Lot 17, Block 19, Country Club Manor 4th Addition. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for extension of a water main from 14th Avenue S. W. across the Right-of-way of T. H. 52014 to
serve North Sunny Slopes and other areas. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 4th
Avenue Northeast in Greenway Subdivision. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution
adopted.
Resolution requesting the Commissioner of Highways to annually certify to the State
Auditor the sum of money required for the principal and interest on Municipal State Aid Street
Bonds. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the clearing of
boulevard trees on llth Avenue N.E:-S.E: from 4th St. S. E. to 5th St. N. E. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting the bid of Mobil Oil Company, for the furnishing of gas&line for
use, in the various departments of the City of Rochester.. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkso,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $167.40 from the Lighting Fund and $783.99 from the Mayo
Civic Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $56.70 from the General Fund, $19.0.65 from the Police
Protection Fund and $236.70 from the Public Health & Welfare Fund and ordering payment made to
Cronin -Peterson $247.35 and N. W. Bell Telephone Company $236.70. Upon motion by Brooks, second
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by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,422.50 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to City of Rochester. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $29,521.42 from the P.I.R. Fund, $2,761,10 from the S & A'
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and $14,498.76 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to
General Fund, $3,577.52, Permanent Improvement.Fund $25,943.90, P.I.R. Fund $2,761.10 and the
General Fund $14,498.76. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted. I
Resolution appropriating $476.98 from the Bridge Fund -and $1,189.54 from the Permanent
Improvement and ordering payment made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Morris, �{
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second by Wilson, resolution adopted. '
Resolution appropriating $ll.10 from the General Fund, $556.25 from the S & A Fund and !
$522.48 from the Public Health & Welfare Fundand ordering.payement.made to City of -Rochester !�
$522.48 and Firestone Stores, Inc. $567.35. Upon motion.by. Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution ;� •
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Resolution appropriating $1,860.00 from the -S & A Fund and ordering payment made to �I
Phillippi Equipment Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,160.39 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $619.59 from the General Fund, $907.49 from the S & A Fund,
$156.32 from the Fire Fund, $76.17 from the Sewer Fund,_•$64.12 from.the Police Fund and $103.09
from the Parking Meter Fund. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Wilson, resolution adopted,
appropriating was made to National Bushing & Parts,.$224.98; Herbert G. Knopp Agency $539.25; ,
Peoples Natural Gas $701.18 and General Trading Company I$461.37. 3�3
Resolution appropriating,$2,877.72 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Peoples Cooperative Power Association. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Gifford, resolution
adopted. �{
Resolution appropriating $2,210.47 from the General Fund and $420.71 from the Police
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to R. M. McGhie $769.25.; Adamson Afotots, $360.36;
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Schmidt Printing Company $452.20 and Beckley Business Equipment•$1,049.37. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Stadler
who voted "no", resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $355:55 from the General Fund, $16.70 from the S & A Fund, it
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$199.30 from the Fire Protection Fund, $19.65 from the Sewer Fund and $317.90-from the Police jl
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company. Upon motion by
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Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. _
Resolution appropriating $5,987.05 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to !i
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the Park Improvement Fund. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted. (�
Resolution appropriating $156.80 from the General Fund, $2,102.70 from the S & A Fund,
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$6.40 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,032.80 from the Sewer Fund,, $40.80 from the Bridge Fund, {j
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$30.40 from the P. Meter Fund and $49.60 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment'
made to Street & Alley Fund. Upon motion by Wilson,, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,088.57.from the General 'Fund and ordering payment made to i
Burroughs Corporation $224.10, Mobil,Oil Company, $1,541.60, The Mayo Clinic, $268.00, Gopher
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Stamp and Die Company $217.60; Curtis 1000 Inc. $210.00 and Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.-$627.27.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $21,259.77 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to John Bean Division. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $14,309.84 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to W. L. Ryan Company, Inc., $1,000.00; The Mayo Association and The Rochester
Tennis Club $8,609.84; Sadie A. Spargen $4,000.00; and Gordon Winslow & Wife and Doyle Conner 6
Wife $700.00. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating.$9,499.15 from the General Fund and ordering payment made
to Alvin E. Benike. Upon motion by Wilson, second by:Wilkus, resolution adopted. ,
Resolution establishing rules, regulations and policies governing the employment,
compensation, working hours, vacations, sick leave, retirement, discharge and other personnel
matters of employees of the City of Rochester. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution granting variance of Zoning -Ordinance for Lot- 10- and South k- of Lots 9 - 1]
12-13 and 14, Block 17, Head & McMahon's Addition. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus,
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by County re approving extension of County
State Aid Highway No. 34 and a portion of temporary Trunk Highway No. 14. Upon motion by
Brooks; second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution recommending to,the Legislature of the State of Minnesota an increase in
the salary for the Municipal Judge. Upon motion by Gifford, second by Morris, resolution adopted,
- Resolution amending the resolution adopted April 4, 1960, adopting rules of order
for the.conduct of Common Council business by adding thereto the following:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Acting President
of the Common Council -"is -authorized to introduce any written
resolution or ordinance to be considered by the Common Council
for adoption.and is authorized to make any motion or second any
motion made to the same extent as if he were an alderman not
presiding over the meetings of the Common Council."
Upon motion by Brooks, second by Gifford, resolution adopted.
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Resolution instituting condemnation proceedings for eight parcels of land on 5th
Street Northwest.. Upon motion by Gifford; second by Brooks, resolution adopted.
Dr. Ma4.co1m Campbell met with the Council to discuss the city hog farm property
located on the Marion Road southeast,of Rochester. He presented copies of a letter from Dr. C.H.
Mayo, received in 1920, wherein it stated "that he was deeding this property to the City of
Rochester and it is to be understood that it is to be under the management, control and operation
of the Board of Health and the net proceeds are to be used to aid in defraying the expenses of
-the Board of Health, including salaries and wages of officers and employees of that Department".
He said the Board wanted the status of the hog farm to be brought up to the attention of the
Council; he said there were about 37 acres here and probably if sold the proceeds could be used
for further expansion of the Health Center or something similar. President Tingley stated that
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in the -past everything the Board of Public Health,& Welfare had requested, the Council has gone
out and made every effort to get, to provide these things funds were taken.out of the General
Fund and he did not think it was fair to keep taking out of the General Fund and thought the
proceeds from the sale of this land (if same is sold) should be used as the Council saw fit; he
said all lands belonged to the City of Rochester not to certain departments. Mayor Smekta stated
that he thought the land would be suitable for a park or.recreation areaand.suggested that R. V.
Ehrick, City Attorney, get an opinion from the Attorney General as to'whether.this could be used
as a park area. No official action was taken.
A ten 1 minute recess was declared at 10:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at
10:40 P. M. with all members.being present:
Alderman Brooks then introduced the following resolution which was read:.
"WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is the-6wner'of'cer6ain lands in Section 5 and
6, Township 106 North, -Range 13 West, Olmsted -County, Minnesota,`hereinafter more
specifically described, which lands are presently'under`the jurisdiction of the
Department of Public Welfare of the State of Minnesota and consists of part of
the Rochester State Hospital lands`, and
WHEREAS, the members of the`Board of Park Commissioners have consulted with
officials of the State of Minnesota, including offic als'of'the'Department of
Public Welfare and the Department of Highways; -and have been advised that these
departments have no present or foreseeable future"need for this land, and -
WHEREAS, the said land is unoccupied,'is-noi suited for -agricultural purposes
and is not presently being used for any 1. public or other 1pubpose, and
WHEREAS, 'the said land with its natural wooded `areas and fts`rolling terrain
is ideally suited for public park and recreational-ac-ti"'ties� and
` WHEREAS; the"City'of Rochester. due`to its rapid ekpan'iion'arid' population
growth is in urgent need of'additional park`and `recreational area and facilities.
WHEREAS, the Board 'of Park "Commissioners -at-'a meeting of the Common Council
held in the Council Chambers' in the'CiE3 Hall on-Febivary"6,-1961, officially
requested the Common Council"to petition the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota to make -a gift*of said land to the City of Rochester for public park
and recreational purposes`. "
Now therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council ... of the City of Rochester
that the Legislature of the 'State ofMinnesota 'now "in"kegular session assembled,
is hereby respectfully requested to consider and to -authorize the conveyance of
the lands described below, to the City of Rocheste'r,'without cost, and as a
gift to the public for park and recreational purposes. The lands requested are
described as follows:
All that part of the Southwest One -Quarter '(SWk) and all that
part of the West One-half (Wk) of the Southeast One Quarter (SEk)
in Section Five (5) Township One Hundred Six North, Range Thirteen
West, Olmsted County Minnesota which lies South of Trunk Highway
No. Fourteen .(14)
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All that part .of the Northwest One -Quarter (NW'k) of the Southeast
One -Quarter (SEk) in Section Six (6) Township One Hundred Six
North, Range Thireeen West, Olmsted County Minnesota, which lies
South of Trunk Highway No. Fourteen (14).-
Containing in all approximately 175 acres.
Be it further resolved that the City Clerk is hereby directed. to forward a
copy of this resolution to Senator A. M. Keith and Representative Donald T.
Franke for their information and assistance in securing the passage of an
act to accomplish the purpose of this resolution."
A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as read
and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and
adopted.
` Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M.
on February 20, 1961
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