HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-1961Record of, Official Proceedings of the Common Council
..of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 15, 1961
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 May 15, 1961.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. the following members
being present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVries, Leonard, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus and Wilson.
Upon motion by Morris, seconded by DeVries the minutes of the meeting of May 1st, 1961
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were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
President Tingley declared this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for the furnishing of the season's supply of liquid chlorine for the Sewage Treatment Plant.
The bids of Hydrite Chlorine.Corporation in the amount of $2,145.00, McKesson & Robbins, Inc. in
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the amount of $2,700.00, Hawkins Chemical, Inc. in the amount of $2,700.00 and Lyon Chemicals, Inc.
in the amount of $2,700.00 were each received and opened. Upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler,
and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Public Works Committee and the City
Engineer for recommendation._ Mayor Smekta noted that three of these bids had identical prices
and felt that this should be broughtto the attention of the Attorney General.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Northeast north of 14th Street to 15th Street North-
east. There was no one present wishing to be heard and President Tingley declared the hearing
officially closed.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place.set for a hearing on the
construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Cascade Street Northwest from 13th to 18th Avenue
Northwest in Elton Hills. There was no one present wishing to be heard and President Tingley
declared the hearing officially closed.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
construction of a curb and gutter on 36th Avenue Northwest from 1st Street Northwest to 3rd Street
Northwest; West side of 36th Avenue N.W. from 5th Street to 6th Street Northwest; Both sides of
36th Avenue Northwest from 3rd.Place to 4th Place Northwest; 5th Place Northwest and 7th Place
Northwest from 6th Street Northwest to 36th Avenue Northwest all in Country Club Manor. Mr. David
Greden of 555 36th Avenue Northwest, was present and stated that he was opposed to the construction
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of the said curb and gutter at this time. He also presented a petition with six signatures pro-
testing the installation of the said curb and gutter which was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second
by Morris and all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the Public Works Committee.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on extension
of a watermain from 14th Avenue Southwest across the right-of-way of T.H. 52-14 to serve North
Sunny Slopes and other areas. Mr. Frank Michaels, representing Dr. E. H. Rynearson, who is an
owner of land in Sunny Slopes Addition stated that Dr. Rynearson owned approximately four acres of
land and was adequately served by a well. He said he understood that the installation of this
watermain would benefit the City as the City wants to install the same before the highway is con-
structed. He did not feel that it should be put on as a deferred assessment against Sunny Slopes.
He further stated that if the City wants to put in this watermain he felt it should be assessed
against the people that requested it and would benefit from it. There was no one else present
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wishing to be heard so President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
President Tingley stated this as being the date set for a hearing on the construction of
a sanitary sewer across Trunk Highway 52-14 to serve Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 4 and Lot 5, Block 3,
Folwell Heights Addition and adjacent areas. There was no one present wishing to be heard so
President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Mr. John Chisho W, representing the Central Area Improvement Association in regard to the
proposal that they wished to bring before the Council regarding the construction of a new parking
ramp in down town Rochester and requested that the Council designate the appropriate committee that
they confer with the investment committee of the Central Area Improvement Association to hear and
discuss this problem and ultimately make a recommendation to the Common Council. The proposal would.
be one involving the present parking lots the city is operating with the exception of metered
parking. President Tingley appointed Alderman Stadler, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee;
Alderman Morris, Chairman of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee; Alderman Wilkus, Chairman of
the Public Works Committee and Mayor Smekta and himself, President of the Council, as a cm ittee
to meet with the Central Area Improvement as requested.
Mr. Aaron Hanley, a former employee of the City Health Department, was present and stated
that he had been told that.he would only be paid Workmen's Compensation once a month and would like
to have the same paid twice a month, the same as when he was working for the City. R. V. Ehrick,
City Attorney, reported that if this was a hardship case, it could be handled this way and Mr.
Hanley would be paid twice a month.
Mr. Robert Dison, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated
that in the last three years the Junior Chamber had been interested in the dedication of the
Rochester Airport. He said considerable work had been done on this and they were asking the City
to formulate a committee to work with the Junior Chamber of Commerce. President Tingley stated
that a Committee made up of Alderman Wilson, Mayor Smekta and Don Swenson had previously been set
up to work with the Chamber of Commerce but up, until now they had heard nothing from them. A
meeting was set for Friday noon to discuss the matter further.
The Mayor's appointment of Dr. Malcolm K. Campbell of'939 9th Avenue Southeast to the
Board of Public Health and Welfare for a term of three years, or until the second Monday in April
1964 was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the appointment was approved. All voted
in favor thereof.
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. R. Drew Miller of 439.16th Avenue Southwest to the Board
of Public Health and Welfare for a term of three years, or until the second Monday in April, 1964
was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, the appoint-.
ment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Donald S. Crowe as Captain of Detectives effective June 1,
1961 was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Harry S. Stai of 422 18th Avenue Southwest to the rank of
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Captain in the Police Department effective May 16, 1961 was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second
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by Leonard and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
A letter from,George J. Vavoulis, Mayor of the City of St. Paul, inviting City Officials
to attend the League of Minnesota Municipal Convention to be held in the capital city of Minnesota
starting June 14, 1961 was read. President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, requesting leave and partial expense not
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to exceed $50.00 for Walter C. Hogenson to attend the annual conference of Central States Sewage
(A motion was made by Stadler, second by DeVries, that the request be granted.
and Industrial Wastes at Springfield, Illinois June 7, 8 and 9th, 1961 was read./ President Tingley
inquired why only part of his expense was to be paid when it has been the policy of the City to
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pay all expenses. C. A. Armstrong stated that this was what had been requested by Mr. Hogenson.
A motion was then made by Morris, second by Stadler that the above motion be amended to include that
all expenses of Mr. Hogenson be paid. All voted in favor of the amendment. President Tingley then
called for a vote on the original motion as amended and all voting in favor thereof, the motion was
carried and Mr. Hogenson was authorized to attend at City expense.
A letter from the Olmsted County Memorial Association requesting that members of the
Common Council participate in. the Memorial Day parade was read. In going around the table,.DeVries,
Leonard and Morris said they would be there. Stadler and Tingley were questionable and Wilkus
and Wilson "no". Mayor Smekta said that he would also be present.
The following letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, was read:
"The Honcr able City Council
% Miss Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk
Rochester, Minnesota
RE: Request for Right Turn Arrow
l Intersection of T.H. 63 (Broadway)
and Sixth St. S.W., Rochester
Gentlemen:
A traffic engineering investigation has been completed regarding your recent
request to install a right turn indication for southbound to eastbound traffic
at the above.mentioned intersection.
It is doubtful if any particular improvement could be made in traffic operation
with a right turn indication since only two or three vehicles make this maneuver
per signal cycle during the peak volume hours.
A right turn indication, however, would certainly provide an added convenience
to motorists that make this maneuver.
Therefore, permission is granted to make the requested change subject to the
following conditions:
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(1) That the City of Rochester absorb all costs involved in making the
installation.
(2) A third approach lane must be provided and set aside for."Right Turn Only
(3) The two parking stalls just south of the firehall must be eliminated to
provide sufficient "Right Turn" lane length.
Kindly inform this office prior to placing the proposed right turn indication
into operation so that we may provide the proper signs and pavement messages.
_Yours very truly,
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
s/ROBERT D. OWENS
District Traffic Engineer."
It was noted that in the letter in•the first paragraph it should read South bound to .West bound.
Also the matter of having a right turn from 6th Street to Broadwayvas discussed. Upon motion by
Stadler, second by Wilkus, the letter wa's referred to the Public Safety Committee for recommendationli
All voted in favor thereof. They were also requested to study the matter of turning right from
6th Street.
A petition with 12 signatures opposing the construction of a sidewalk on 19th Avenue North-
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Wilkus, second by DeVries, the same was referred to the Public Works Committee. All voted in favor
thereof.
A letter from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company requesting that the Council consider
the installation of additional outdoor telephone booths on the city sidewalks was read. Upon motion
by DeVries, second by Morris and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the Public
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Safety Committee.
A request from Frank W. Everett, Chief of the Rochester Fire Department, for permission
for two members of the Fire Department to attend the 86th Annual Convention of the Minnesota State
Fire Department Association to be held in the City of Pipestone, Minnesota June 11, 12,-13 & 14 which
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor -thereof, the request was
granted and two members were authorized to attend at City expense.
A letter from Wm. S. LaPlante, Judge of Municipal Court, requesting approval for an
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increase of the salary/to the maximum amount fixed at the time of her employment was read. He
further stated that this ,employee had been outstanding in.the performance of her duties and
highly efficient in carrying out all phases of Bureau procedures assigned to her. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the matter was referred to the Finance,
Ways and Means Committee.
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A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that two laborers first-class
classified as tree trimmers now drawing 90% of their salary be raised to 100% was read. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the matter was referred to the
Finance, Ways and Means Committee.
A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission requesting ,authorization for the
Associate Planner, Richard Roth, to attend the American Institute of Planners meeting at the
University of Illinois on May 17 to May 19, 1961 at his own expense was read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, the request was granted and Richard
Roth was given three days leave with pay to attend the institute.
A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commmission requesting authorization to hire
a full time secretary in the'City Planning Department was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second
by Leonard, the request was granted and the•City Planning Director was authorized to hire•a full
time secretary. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from J. A. McRae, M.D. of• 144 36th Avenue Northwest, submitting an appeal from
the decision of -the Building Inspector, allowing him to add a car port to his residence which
would use more than 75% of the frontage of his lot which is contrary to City Ordinance was read.
Also signatures of five of his immediate neighbors stating they were in favor of this was pre-
sented, Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Leonard and all voting in favor thereof, the.same' was
referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from the Attorney for School District No. 4 of Rochester, Minnesota presenting a
preliminary draft of,a-proposed plat of the Northeast School Addition was read and the same was
ordered placed on file.
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The following resolutions -were each read:
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"WHEREAS, the following U. S. Treasury securities are maturing and will be paid in
cash on May 15, 1961 -
Employee's Compensation -Reserve
U. S. Treasury 3 5/8% Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 20i000.00
Electric -Dept; Depreciation -Reserve
U. S. Treasury 4 3/87. Certificates -of Ind. - - - - - - 180,000.00
U. S. Treasury 3 5/8% Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - 130,000.00
Water'Dept. Depreciation -Reserve
U. S. Treasury•3 5/8% Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20,000.00
Steam-Dept.--Depreciation-Reserve
U.-S. Treasury 4 3/8% Certificates of Ind. - - - - - - 120,000.00
U..S. Treasury 3 5/8% Notes- - - - - - - - - 30,000.00,-and
WHEREAS, the Treasury has offered for sale'the following securities -
3% Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness maturing May 15, 1962
3k7. Treasury Notes maturing May 15th 19631,
THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved that the following securities be
purchased with proceeds from the maturities herein tabluated -
Employee's Compensation Reserve - - 3V. Treas. Notes-5-15-63 $20,000.00
Water Dept..Depreciation Reserve- - 3k% Treas. Notes-5-15-63, 20,000.00
Steam Dept.o Depreciation Reserve- - 3V. Treas. Notes-5-15-63 150,000.00
Electric Dept. Depr. Reserve - - 3 % Certificates-5-15-62 200,000.00 -
and that the balance of $110,000.00 be credited to the Public Utility Fund,
Electric Department Uninvested Funds."
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was
adopted.
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota that the Common Council of said City be andis hereby requested to authorize
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for the furnishing and delivering F.-O.B.-cars.Rochester, Minnesota the total amount
of the said contract to -be %WENTY-FIVE-THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY SIX DOLLARS
($25,496.00) and the said GENERAL'ELECTRIC CCHPANY being the lowest responsible bidder."
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
"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.BERGERSON-CASWELL,
INC. for the drilling, finishing and testing of two WATERWELLS, referred to in the
specifications as Wells Nos. 18 and 19 and the work to be done in accordance with
specifications; the total amount of the said contract, according to unit quantities, to
be FOURTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY SIX DOLLARS ($49,996.00) and the said
BERGERSON-CASWELL, INC. being the lowest responsible bidder.?
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by.DeVries and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was
adopted.
"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
approximately ten (10) tons of copper wire with•the:insulation burned off and
approximately.four (4) tons of scrap lead from underground cable; the sale
price of the fink copper to be 27.1 cents per pound and the sale price of the
scrap lead to be 8.4 cents per pound and the total sale price, according to unit
prices to be $6,092.00 and the said CAS. DUBINSKY AND COMPANY being the highest
responsible bidder."
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was
adopted.
A letter from the Minnesota Department of Highways submitting copies of an agreement between
the Department of Highways and City of Rochester covering the installation of highway lighting at
the Junction of Trunk Highway No. 63 and 13 was read. A note from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer,
approving the agreement and stating that he -had been told by the Lighting Committee and Mr. Owens
that the Lighting Committee is agreeable to provide current on an all night basis, despite previous
recommendation for part of night hours only was also read. A motion was made by DeVries, second by
Leonard and all voting in favor thereof, the agreement was approved and the City, Clerk was instruc
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to prepare a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, and City Clerk to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
The petition of Milton Kaplan and Mildred.Kaplan.for change of zoning of- thier property
located at 1207 2nd Avenue Northwest.described as the North 50' of the S. 125' of ,Lots 1 & 2,
Block 17, Northern Addition to the City of Rochester from a residential to a, commercial district
was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, the petition was referred to the Planning
and Zoning Commission. , All voted. in .favor thereof.
A.letter from the General Chairman of the Gypsy Frolic to place a banner across 2nd Street
Southwest at Broadway was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, the request was granted
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said banner to be erected under the supervision of the Building Inspector.
A letter from M. C. Spaulding requesting a loading zone in front of the -Culligan Soft
Water Service Lm ated at 8 -•1st Avenue Southeast was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by
Wilkus, the request was referred to the Public Safety, Committee. All voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to execute a contract between the City of Rochester and Willis T. Bale for the purchase
of a residence and garage at 427 6th Avenue Northwest. All voted in favor thereof.
upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute an -agreement and waiver between the City of ptochester and Eugene Nelson of 303 llth Avenue
Northeast that the replacing of sewer and water service extensions can be assessed. All voted in
favor thereof.
A letter from Philip A. Beardsley, District Manager of Social Security Administration,
requesting free parking privileges in the Municipal Parking Lot to three persons employed in
their office was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus and all voting in favor thereof,
the same was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that all work has
been completed by Ladislas Segoe and Associate's for their work on the comprehensive plan and the
required number.of reports have been turned over to the City of Rochester for consideration and
review.and in as much as all terms of the contract have been completed by the consultant they
recommend that the final payment of $3,400.00 be made. A motion was made by Stadler, second
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by Leonard, that the recommendation be approved and all voting in favor thereof, except Tingley
and Wilson who voted "no" President Tingley declared the motion carried and the final payment
was authorized.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed
the petition to substitute certain commercial uses for the existing non -conforming use at 623 East
Center and recommend,that this petition be denied.- Mr. Arthur Swan, Attorney representing the
petitioners, was again present and urged that the Council grant the petition. He stated that he
felt this situation was similar to the Theel property which the Council granted a variance to
just a few months ago. Mr. McKenzie, one of the owners of the property, was also present and
stated that this had been operated as a grocery store since 1931 but they were now unable to get
anyone to operate a grocery store. He said that they had chances to sell it as an antique shop
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or a used clothing store if the variance were granted. After hearing those present, a•motion was
made by Wilkus, second by Morris that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be
approved and the petition be denied. -Upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Wils
and Tingley who voted "no" the recommendation was approved and the petition was denied.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that.the preliminary plat of
Crescent Park 2nd Addition be granted preliminary approval subject to the following condition was
read:
1. The temporary turnaround as provided for on the preliminary plat be included in
the final plat and constructed at such time as the addition is developed.
2. When the final plat is submitted, the owners should accompany the submittal of
this plat with a petition for a uniform setback line of 25 feet on all lots in
Crescent Park 2nd Addition.
3. Lots 1 - 4'Crescent Park 1st Addition shall be shown on the final plat as
replatted lots.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, the recommendation was accepted. All voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that the preliminary plat of
Northeast School Addition be granted preliminary approval subject to the following conditions was
read: •
1. Necessary utility easements be provided as requested by the telephone company.
2. The North k (33 feet) of 17th Street_N.E. will have to be acquired for street
purposes.
3. The streets as shown on the plat shall be dedicated to the public for street -
purposes.
Mr. Tom Moore,•Planning Director, pointed out that the North one-half of 17th Street Northeast
would have to be acquired as the school property only runs to the center line. Mr. George Kerr,
Attorney for the School, stated that they had prepared this plan at the request of the City
Attorney. A motion was then made by Stadler, second by DeVries that the recommendation be
approved. All voted in favor thereof. Mayor Smekta then recommended that Mr. Kerr inform the
school board that the Council would appreciate it if they were shown some of the new plans and
recommended that the Board meet with the Council once in while and show what they are doing.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
the .petition to change the zoning on Lots,l - 7 and Lots 17 - 22 Block 4,• Graham Addition from the
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residential district to the commercial district and recommending that this zone change/granted
approval was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris and all voting in favor thereof the
recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for June 19, 1961.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewec
the petition to change the zoning of Lots 1 - 6 Block 1 and Lots 7 - 16 and Lots 23 - 32 Block 4,
Graham Addition from the residential district to the multiple dwelling.district and recommending
that this petition be granted approval was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for June 19, 1961.
The recommendation of the,City Planning and Zoning Con igsion stating that they had
the petition to vacate a part of 1st Avenue Northeast from 16th Street Northeast north to the
line of the East-West alley in Dashow's Addition and recommending that this petition be approved
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1. A replat of this area be prepared and submitted to the Common Council for approval
containing the properties on the east and west side of 1st Avenue and containing
the vacated portions of lst Ave. leaving a 22 foot alley down the middle.
2. A zone change be initiated changes those portions of vacated 1st Ave. from the
residential district to the commercial district.
Mr. Frank,Newhouse, Attorney representing the petitioners, was present and urged that'the Council
grant this vacation. A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Stadler that the recommendation
be approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a hearing on the
said vacation. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they,had re-
viewed the petition to -establish a uniform building setback of 25 feet on all lots in Elton
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Hills 7th Addition and recommending that this petition be granted approval was read. -Upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and
a hearing was set for,June 19, 1961.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zonign Commission stating that they had re-
viewed the final plat of Elton Hills 7th Subdivision and recommending that the plat be granted
final approval subject to the following conditions:
1. No building permits shall be issued for construction of buildings, etc. on 0utlots
1 and 2 until such time as an adequate supply system is developed for this area, and
these outlots are subsequently replatted.
2. Provision should be made for a.temporary turnaround near the east end of 20th St.
N.W.
3. The storm water problem for the Elton Hills area should be resolved before arty
permanent improvements are permitted in this platting.
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Wilson that the recommendation be accepted. All voted,in
favor thereof and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution accepting the said plat.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and the Finance Ways and Means ,
Committee that the City advertise for bids for parking meters to be received on June 5,.1961
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and all,voting in favor thereof, the,recommend-
ation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution instructing the City
Cletk to advertise for bids.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that they had considered the request
of James E. & Beverly A. Hoisington-.to transfer -to them, the "on and off" sale, non -intoxicating
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.malt beverage licenses now held by Mr. Russell S. Carroll at the Markay Dining Room at 1829
Highway #52 North which was read and recommending that the transfer be granted. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, the transfer was approved.
The following recommendation of the Purchasing, Utilities and Miscellaneous Committee was
read:
"We the undersigned, recommend that the first part of the proposed Downtown Street
Lighting project be constructed this year.
We further recommend that the Public'Hearing be held and the bids be received on June
19, 1961 for this project which will be titled:
Replacement and Improvement of Street Lighting System in the`Downtown
Business District. "Part 1-Broadway from 2nd Street North to South
Broadway Bridge".
We further recommend that approximately 50% of the cost be assessed against abutting
properties in accordance with the benefits received."
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard and all voting in favor thereof,'the recommendation was
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approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a public hearing.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and,the City Engineer that the bid of
HYDRITE CHLORINE CORPORATION, Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the furnishing of the season's supply of
liquid chlorine to the Sewage Treatment Plant be accepted at the unit price bid,.anichecks be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries and all vot
in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The application of Florence Pervin for the transfer of the location of her 3.2 "off and
on" sale beer license from 1619 2nd Street Southwest to the new location of 301 17th Avenue South-
west was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, the .
application was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The application of William Carlson for a permit to move a house from 416 6th Avenue
Northwest to outside the city limits was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson and all
voting in favor thereof, the -permit was granted, the moving of the building to be done under the
supervision of the Building Inspector and the Chief of Police. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Red Owl Stores, Inc., James & Beverly Hoisington and Lester J. Decker
for an "Off sale" 3.2 Beer License and of Lester J. Decker and James E. & Beverly A. Hoisington
for an "On Sale" 3.2 beer license were each read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris and
all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Milo Jacobson, John Hunt and Lester J. Decker for a license to sell
cigarettes at retail were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson and all voting.in
favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The applications of James E. Hoinsington & Beve* Hoisington, Lester J. Decker and Hunt
Drug Store -for a license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Wilson and all voting in favor thereof,, the licenses were granted.
The application of Ernest Kopperud for a Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and
Air Conditioning License was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Stadler, the license was
granted. All voted in favor theref.
The application of Arthur Seaman for a Journeyman Electrician License was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, the license was granted.
The application of Phillip M. Ryan for a license to construct sidewalks, curb and gutter
and driveways in the City of Rochester was read. Upon motion,by Leonard, second by DeVries and
all voting -in favor theref, the license was granted.
The application of Larry McCaleb for a license to connect with sewers and drains in the
City of Rochester was -read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Stadler and all voting in favor
thereof, the license was granted.
The contract -bonds of Palda & Sons, Inc, in the amount of $137,164.36 with the Federal
Insurance Company as surety; Mobil Oil Company in the -amount of $17,000.00 with the Central Surety
and Insurance Corporation as surety; and H. S. Dresser & Son in the amount of $74,421.99 with the
Seaboard Surety Company,as surety were each read and upon motion by DeVries,_second by Stadler, the
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The license bond of Larry McCaleb in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Ohio Farmers
Insurance Company as surety was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, the bond was
approved and the surety accepted and the same was ordered placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of April, 1960 showing $141.85 collected
for loads weighed was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Building Inspector showing $714.00 collected for building permits
issued; of the Electrical Inspector showing $172.75 collected for electrical permits issued; of
the Plumbing Inspector showing $648.00 collected for plumbing permits issued; of the Heating
Inspector showing $498.75 for heating permits issued; and $1,100.66 collected for sign permits
were each read and upon motion made and seconded the same were ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending April 28, 1961 showing
$3,214.50 collected for criminal fines and costs and civil fees received and $2,572.90 remitted
to the City Treasurer; for the week ending May 5, 1961 showing $3,584.50 for criminal fines and
costs collected and civil fees received and $2,844.50 remitted to the City Treasurer; for the
week ending May 12, 1961 showing $3,204.50 collected for criminal fines and costs and civil fees
received and $2,476.30 remitted to the.City Treasurer wereeach read, and having been previously
approved by the City,Attorney, the same were ordered placed on file.
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 resolutions duly passed and
adopted:
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): construction of a curb and gutter and
sidewalk on both sides of 4th Avenue Northeast from 15th Street Northeast to 16th Street Northeast.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted. All voted in favor thereof.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): construction of a curb and gutter and
additional catch basins on 3rd Street Northwest from 36th Avenue to Third Place N.W. Upon,motion
by Wilson, second by Wilkus,,r.esolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvement(s): construction of a sidewalk on the east
side Iof 17th Avenue Northwest from Elton Hills Drive to 22nd Street Northwest; and on both sides of l7th
17th Avenue Northwest from 22nd Street Northwest to Cascade Street Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Poard. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Pbulic Utility Board. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
.Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board.to,enter into contract with BERGERSON-
CASWELL, INC. .Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with GENERAL ELECTRIC
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Resolution apppving the plat to be known and designated as ELTON HILLS SEVENTH SUBDIVISION.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for installation of mercury vapor lighting units at
intersection of T. H. #63 and T. H. #14. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing prepar-
ation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvements: Replacement and
improvement of street lighting system in the downtown business district. "Part 1 - Broadway from
2nd Street North to South Broadway Bridge." Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals for
furnishing of 1,100 automatic parking meters. Upon motion by. Stadler, second by Morris, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $732.85 from the.General Fund and $398.90 from the Permanent
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Karl H. Postier, County Treasurer. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $12,207.42 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Treasurer, State of Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,331.24 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Treasurer of Olmsted -County. Upon motion by Wilkus, second,by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $382.50 from the M.C.A. Fund and ordering payment made to City of
Rochester, P.U. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $206.00 from the General Fund, $510.00 from the S & A Fund, $284.
from -the Fire Protection Fund and $.960.38 from the M. C.A. Fund and ordering payment made to Park
Department $960.38; Weber & Troseth Company, $284.83, L. N. Sickels Company, $0.00 and The Mayo
Clinic, $206.00. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $142.72 from the General Fund, $1,535.24 from the S & A Fund, $27.4
from the Sewer Fund, $34.51 from the Bridge Fund and $1,696,60 from the Parking Meter Fund and
ordering payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, $1,272.14; H & H Electric Company,
$1,839.32 and $325.08 to the General Trading Company. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating.$288.05 from the General Fund; $94.75 from the S & A Fund, $129.73
from the Sewer Fund, $390.00 from the Police Protection Fund and $85.23 from the Permanent Improve-
ment Fund and ordering payment made to Doyle Conner Company, $200.48; Beckley Business Equipment
Company, $570,02 and Rochester Post Bulletin,-$217.16. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus,
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from the Fire Protection Fund, $564.65 from the Sewer Fund, $356.40 from the Bridge Fund, $90.25
from the Police Protection Fund, $10.40 from the Parking Meter Fund and $348.80 from the Permanent
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to N.W. Bell Telephone Company, $458.40; Street & Alley
Fund, $4,699.85 and Quality Printers &'Stat%oners $257.55. Upon motion by Stadler, second by
DeVries, resolutoin adopted.
Resolution appropriating $269.35 from the Sewer Fund, $273.63 from the S & A Fund and
$380.60 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Brinck-Solberg,'Inc., #380.60 and
Doyle Conner Company, $273.63 and Foster Electric Company, $260.35. Upon motion by DeVrie4, second
by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,471.01 from the Police Protection Fund and -ordering payment
made to Postier & Eggers Company, $352.54; Harold's Auto Electric, $698.47 and Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$420.00. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $975,00 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Hathaway Tree Service. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,554.06 from the'P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
C.M. Boutelle & Son. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris,,resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,241.12 from the Park Improvement Fund and $1,442.00 from the
F.-E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, $229.06; The Woodruff
Company, $286.52;'Minesota Toro, Inc., $353.90; Rochester Fertilizer, $371.64 and Miracle Equipment
Company, $1,442.00. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,476.81 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Marigold Dairies $210.37; R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $272.48, C. M..Boutelle & Sons,
$512.02; China Hall, $482.00. Upon motion by Leonard,'second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,815.97 from the General Fund; $293.77 from the S & A Fund and
$316.76 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Peoples Natural Gas Company, $316.76;
Firestone Stores, $241.50; Mobil Oil Company, $1,4782.4 and Stanley F. Drips, Postmaster $300.00.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $986.35'from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Weis Builders, Inc. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution'appropriating $22,167.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
The J. M. Cleminshaw Company. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor
thereof except Tingley and Wilson who voted "no", resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $826.91 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to R. R.
Herrmann. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $143.64 from the General.Fund and $6,071.31 from the Police
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, P. U. Upon motion by DeVries, sec -
and by Leonard, reeolution adopted.
Resolution accepting agreement with Olmsted County for 1961 Maintenance of State Aid
Roads within the corporate limits of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting the bid of HYDRITE CHLORINE CORPORATION for the furnishing of the
season's supply of liquid chlorine for the sewage treatment plant. Upon motion by DeVries, second -
Leonard, resolution adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, and all
voting in favor thereof, 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: Aaron Hanley, $135.00; Whiting Printers & Stationers, $3.90; Reeve's
Drug Store, $1.78; The Johnson Company, $177.94; Rochester Airport, $126.33; Cranston Typewriters,
• $47.00; Clerk of Municipal Court, $104.82; Jean Waskewicz, $44.95; Arnols' Supply, $14.53; Tom Moore,
$128.20; Paul Schmitt, $8.10; Blickles, $3.80; Allen & Delaney, $60.00; Curtis Taylor, $33.75;
Herbert G. Knopp, $40.00; Curtis Taylor, $62.63; Mayo Civic Auditorium, $50.00; Asco Corporation,
$22.94; Rochester School Bus Service, $10.00; Frerich's Hardware, $74.70; Commercial West, $120.00;
D. H. Holt Company, $11.15.; Rosemary Forbes, $2.20; Albinson, Inc., $7.13; Nebraska Bridge Supply
Company, $99.00; Cities Service Oil Company, $38.03; Riverside Sand & Gravel, $20.00; Allen & Delaney,
$100.00;'Cooperative Oil Company, $182.87; Harry Evans, $28.50; Miller Davis Company, $14.03; Bobbs
Merrill Company, $15.00; Henry Wildenborg, $9.75; Alfred Nelson, $42.45;-Marvin Price, $19.95;
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China Hall, ,$2.34; Simplex Time Recorder Company, $18;00; Matthew Bender & Company, %7.50; Michaels,
$4.75; Rochester Blue Printing $1.50; H. A. Rogers Company, $132.93; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.,
$28.87; Roy,Wenzlick Research Corporation; $9.00; R. S. Means Company, $3.50; Minneapolis Blue
Printing Company, $68.50; Park'Department, $33.74; Schmidt Printing Company, $90.20; Sandy's
Draperies, $41.00; Don Fischer, $50.00; Gamble's Silver Lake, $2.90; Elfreda Reiter,'City Clerk,
$21.19; Ace Hardware, $17.14;_Lawler's, $17.50; R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $3.25; City of Rochester,
P.U., $180.00; H. Dornack & Sons, $95.05; Cooper's Radio Hospital, $7.50; Thiem Signs, $1.60;.
Schmidt Printing, $11.65; Alexander Auto Electric, $4.50; Arnold's Supply, $58.23; Struve Paint
Shop, $10.54;'Gopher Welding, $66.00; Quality Printers, $27.45; Monte's, $152;57; Adam's Bookstore,
$14.36; N. W. Bell Telephone, $12.80; Olmsted Medical Group, $10.00; LeRoy Hennum, $10.25; The Model
Laundry, $15.68; Bergstedt Paint, $1.40; Reeve's Drug -Store, $2.65; Goper Stamp & Die, $24.45.
From the Street & Alley Fund: National Welding, $28.00; Schmidt Printing, $15.00; Ace
Hardware, $67:75; H. Dornack, $1.50; Graybar Electric, $23.85; J. I. Holcomb Mfg., $52.00;'Halling
Company, $53.59; Allen Truck & Implement Company, $13.43; Stoppel Feed & Seed, $5.50; Alpek Sheet
Metal, $.40; Scharf Auto Supply, $12.83; Clutch & Transmission Service, $15.04; Ace Sign Company,
$22.00; Skelly Webb Service, $21.66; Struve Paint Company, $.24; Phillippi Equipment Company,
$156.17; Clement's Chevrolet Company, $76.39; The Kruse Company, $105.95; Universal Motors, $56.10;
Witte Transportation, $35.40; Quarve & Anderson, $118.75; Gopher Welding, $27.71; Parkhill Brothers,
$9.60; Anderson Radiator, $9.00; Fullerton Company, $11.25;
From the Fire Protection Fund: Dison's Cleaner's, $18.54; Ace Hardware, $15.12; City of
Rochester, P.U., $29.03; Gopher Welding, $31.70; Quality Printers, $4.58; Johnson's Standard, $16.85.1
Brown's Standard Service, $1.70; Botsford Lumber Company, $1.05; Briese Steel, $1.59; Welborn Weld-
ing, $3.25; Parkhill Brothers, $4.35; Anderson Radiator, $2.10; Adair Electric, $11.16; Scharf Auto,
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$11.72; Bergstedt Paint, $4.00; Sherwin Williams Company, $10.40; General Trading Company, $5.41;
National Bushing & Parts, $4.96; Gross Industrial Towel Service, $38.69; Peoples Natural Gas,
$56.48; Culligan Soft Water, $4.50; N..W. Bell Telephone, $14.40.
From the Police Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $6.00; Universal Motors,
$2.50; Monte's, $15.30; Adam's Bookstore, $1.65; Lawler's Cleaners, $5.00; N. W. Bell Telephone
Co., $9.00; Olmsted Medical, $10.00; Foot So Port Shoes, $41.90; Streitmatter's, $13.00; M. C.
Lawler's $17.95; Dayton's, $39.95; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $5.75; Cronin Peterson, $193.25; Rossi
Conoco, $20,59; LeRoy Hennum, $9.65; Elliott & Hanson, $16.45; Minit Car Wash, $32.50; Scotty's
Shell, $2.64; Clement's Chevrolet Company, $31.10; E. J. Klampe, $14.40; Burroughs Corporation,
$14.00; Olmsted County Business Men Association, $5.00; The Model Laundry, $1.39; Black's
Cafe, $44.60; Butch's Shell Station, $1.20; S. M. Supply Company, $5.29," 0 & B Shoe Store, $25.95;
National Bushing & Parts, $26.70; Reeve's Drug Store, $7.37.
From the Sewer Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $4.00; Ace Hardware, $28.06; Arnold's
Supply, $3.80; Witte Transportation, $26.71; Walker Hardware, $8.91; Zepp Manufacturing Company,
$19.83; Meyer Machines, $55.25; George T. Walker & Company, $28.90; City of Rochester, P.U.,
$90.81; Gopher Welding, $1.20; Parkhill Brotners, $2.03; Monte's $1*96; S. M. Supply Company,
$6.12; Dodge Lumber, $15.00;
From the Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund: Cal Smite, Mgr., $10.66; The Vilter.Manufacturing
Company, $131.12; The Kruse Company, $6.30; Thiem Signs, $10.21; Bach Music, $14.40; Peoples
Natural Gas, $7.00; Surety Waterproofing Company, $49.00; Skating, $135.00; Laitla Tile Company,
$3.50; H. Dornack & Sons,.$24.75; Schmidt Printing, $6.25; Paul Halman, $8.36; E. J. Klampe,
$128.70;- Walker Hardware, $33.80; American Linen, $52.00; Schmidt Printing, $2.50; Quality
Printers, $12.95; Pruett's laundry, $1.39; Cal Smith, $39.20; Squire's Electric, $24.95;
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P.U., $43.35; $68.08.
From the Band Fund: S. Eugene Bailey, $8.73 and Elfreda Reiter; City Clerk, $10.00,
From the Parking Meter Fund: Monte's $12.00; Magee Hale Park 0 Meter, $174.50; C. F.
Massy Company, $12.00; Dodge Lumber & Fuel, $1.60; Gopher Stamp & Die, $126.35; John's Auto
Repair, $16.33; Rochester Iron Works, $1.75; Alpek Sheet Metal, $24.40;,National Bushing & Parts,
$10.08; Sherwin Williams, $1.95; Bergstedt Paint, $3.15; Williams Printing, $10.00; The Rochester
Visitor, $8.00; Gopher Stamp & Die, $42.54; Streeter-Amet Company, $48.14;
From the Park Improvement Fund: Paul E. Halliman, $8.36; City of Rochester, P. U., $72.45;
N. W. Bell Telephone, $47.85; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $112.38; Kahler Hotel, $12.60; Monte's
Book Shop, $.58; Panama Carbon Company, $9.50; Whiting Press, $9.00; Minnesota Golf Association,
$10.00; Dieter Paper & Marine, $87.79; Monson Dray Lines, $2.75; Quarve & Anderson, $113.75; Ace
Hardware, $97,43; S. M. Supply, $25.13; Schmidt Printing, $4.30; Briese Steel, $76.72; Scharf Mfg.
Company, $11.71; Ace Transfer & Storage, $14.50; N. W. Bell Telephone.Company, $15.53; Peoples
Natural Gas, $40.01; Park Department, $20.00; Nelson Tire & Appliance, $24.80; T & T Supply, $87.56;
National Bushing, $83.16; J. R.-Doering, $36.40; Minnesota Milorganite Company, $18.53; Firestone
Stores, $7.50; J. Be Servell & Company, $17.56; Rochester Maintenance Supply, $3,20; Farm & Home
Supply, $26.48; Major Supply Company, $26.73; The Fanno Saw. Works, $28.05; Sears, Roebuck & Co.m
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Corporation, $105.50; National Cash Register Company, $19.10; Velie Ryan, $99.90; Gordon Tupper,
$4,50; 7-Up Bottling, $157.70; Rochester Meat Company, $75.84; Rochester Bread Company, $28,00;
Red Wagon Products Company, $49.35; Reynold's Wholesale, $106.46; Pepsi Cola, $59.40; East Center
Street Market, $9.60; Elshoff Bakery, $114.30; Rochester Dairy, $16.30; American Linen, $81.14;
The Kruse Company, $28.15; Dodge Lumber & Feed Company, $4.46; Fullerton Lumber Company, $10.20;
Glendenning Motorways, $70.90; Woodhouse Brothers, $94.80.
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: Miracle Equipment Company, $29.08.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a hearing be held and bids be
advertised for June 5, 1961 on "Section 3 of the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
to serve West�Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands East of the Addition was read and upon motion
by Stadler, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bids received for Section 1
on September 6,, 1960 and for Section 2 on September 19, 1960, from Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for
the construction of sanitary sewer and water main to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted
lands east be accepted was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, the recommendation
was tabled.
Alderman Wilkus then introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Common Council on July 5, 1960 a
preliminary report was prepared by C.A.Armstrong,- City Engineer, with respect to the
following local improvements:
Construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West-
Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands East of said Addition
and said -report and the recommendation -of the Public Works Committee were presented
to the Common Council on July 5, 1960.
WHEREAS, by -resolution adopted by the Common Council on July 5, 1960 the preliminary
report of the City Engineer was received and the recommendation of the Public Works
Committee that the aforesaid local improvements be made was accepted, a public hearing on
the improvements was scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on
August 1, 1960 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., and C. A. Armstrong was directed to prepare plans
and specifications for the making of such improvements, and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid public hearing was duly -held on August 1st, 1960 and by
resolution adopted by the Common Council on August lst, 1960, said hearing was continued
to September 6th, 1960 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council -Chambers in the City Hall,
plans and specifications for Section 1 of the aforesaid local improvements prepared and
submitted by C. A. Armstrong to -the Common Council were approved and filed, and the City
Clerk was instructed -to advertise for bids on Sectionlof kaid improvements to be opened
and considered by the Common Council at 2:00 o'clock P. W. on September 6, 1960 in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall, and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the Common Council on August 15th; 1960; plans and
specifications for Section 2 of the aforesaid local improvements prepared and submitted
by C. A•. Armstrong to the Common Council were approved and filed, and the City Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids on Section 2 of said improvements to be opened and con-
sidered by the Common Council on September 19th, 1960 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall, and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1960 hhe continued hearing.on said improvements was held
and at the conclusion thereof, the hearing was declared officially closed, and
• WHEREAS, BIDS for the construction of Section 1 of said local improvements were
opened and considered by the Common Council at its meeting on September 6, 1960 and bids
for the construction -of Section 2 of said local improvements were opened -and considered
by the Common Council at its meeting on September 19,.1960, and
WHEREAS, no action was taken on the aforesaid bids and all further action with
respect to said local improvements were suspended pending final determination of the Quo
Warranto proceedings instituted in the Minnesota Supreme Court on West Zumbro annexation
was finally determined, and
-WHEREAS-on the 5th day of May, 1961 the Supreme Court of -Minnesota rendered its
decision that the Annexation of West Zumbro Addition to the City of Rochester was valid
and the Writ of Quo Warranto issued to the City of Rochester be quashed, and -
WHEREAS, more than six months has elapsed since the public hearing on the pro-
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posed improvements and a further public hearing is now required under the provisions,_
of 429.031 of the Minnesota Statutes, and
WHEREAS, C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, has now prepared and submitted to the
Common Council plans and specifications for Section 3 of said local improveements.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of.the City of Rochester:
(1) The plans and specifications prepared by C. A. Armstrong for Section 3 of
the construction of a.sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro.Addition and
unplatted lands East of the•Addition,are hereby approved and ordered filed with the
City Clerk.
(2) A further public hearing shall be held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on June 5, 1961 in
the Council Chambers in the City Hall of said City at which time the Common Council
will consider the construction of the following pDpoped local improvements:
.Construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West.Zumbro
Addition and unplatted lands East of the Addition
and the proposed assessment of -all or a portion of the cost of such improvements
against the following property:
against the West Zumbro Addition and other benefitted areas
abutting the improvement
all in accordance with Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes, as amended. The City Clerk is
instructed to give public notice of such hearing and improvements as required by law.
(3) The -City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted., in the official paper
and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the "Construction of
Section 3 of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted
lands East of the Addition" pursuant to the approved plans and specifications. The
advertisement shall be published once as required by law, shall specify the work to be
done, shall state that bids will be opened and considered by the Common Council at 2:00
o'clock P. M. on June 5th, 1961 in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in.said City,
and that no bids will -be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and
accompanied by a.bid bond, cashier's check or certified check payable to the Mayor
of said City for ten (10) per cent of the amount of such bid."
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, explained that public hearings had been held on these projects but
six months had elapsed since the public hearing and in accordance with the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes a further hearing was required, he.said it was O.K. to go ahead and order
bids for Section 3 of sanitary sewer and water main. A motion was then made by Leonard, second
by DeVries, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof,
President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and k adopted.
C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, called attention to the Common Council that the
specifications for parking meters had been written to require a meter equivalent to the ones
that had been in use for the last ten years and although there are many that claim they have
some better or just as good, the specifications are written for just as good as the ones we have
and will not be met by everyone in the country selling meters. He said there were certain -
aspects of the meter that are desirable and did not think a meter less than that would be.
satisfactory. He said he felt he could justify the specifications as they are written.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting
was adjourned_.
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