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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minneso
held in the Council Chambers in the.City Hall, in said City, on July 10, 1961.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at2:00 o'clock P. M.,.the following
members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVries, Leonard, Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
Alderman Morris arrived at 3:20 P. M.
Upon.motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the
minutes of the meeting of June 19, 1961 were approved.
Upon. motion by DeVries, second by Leonard,and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes
of the meeting of June 20, 1961 were approved..
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes
of the meeting of June 27, 1961 were approved.
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes
of the meeting of July 3, 1961 were approved.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
bids for the following projects:
Bids for furnishing season's supply of anhydrous ferric chloride for the Sewage
Treatment Plant. The bid of Lyon Chemical Company in the amount of $2,217.60 was received and
opened and upon motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, the bid was referred to the Public Works
Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for paving, pavement reconstruction, sidewalk construction and replacement on llthf
Avenue Northeast from 5th Street to 14th Street Northeast. The bids of Doyle Conner Company in
the amount of $146,725.54,,Kaiser Construction Company $173,191.10 and Palda & Sons, Inc. in the
amount of $168,698.57 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by
Leonard, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation
and recommendation.
Bids for construction of a sidewalk on the south side of 7th Street Northwest from 36th
d Avenue Northwest to 40 feet east of the west line of •Lot.17, Block 19, Country Club Manor 4th
Addition. The bids of Stephen B. Woodward in the amount of $2,273.25; E. J. Vonch in the amount
of $2,340.50 and B. DeWitz in the amount of $2,332.25 were each received and opened and upon
motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and the
City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Cascade Street Northwest from
13th to 18th Avenue Northwest.in Elton Hills. The bids of Stephen-B. Woodward in the amount of
$8,681.90; H. T. Earle Sr. in the amount of $9,339.60 and E. J. Vonch in the amount of $8,750.60
were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, the bids were
referred to the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Thomas E. Wolf of 1427— 14th Avenue Northeast to the
Library Board for a term of office of three years, or until July 1964, was read and upon motion
by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all.voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
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The -Mayor's appointment of Mr. Ralph Ellingwood of 3928 3rd Street Northwest to the
Library Board for.a term of three years, or until -July 1964, was read and upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Stadler, and.all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mrs. J. R. Eckman of 921 - 8th Avenue. Southwest to the
Library Board for a term of three years, or until July 1964, was read and upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
A letter signed by Sherwood.M. Courrier, President of the Rochester Ambulance
Service, Inc., answering what they thought was an untrue article which appeared in regards to
ambulance service provided by The Rochester Ambulance Service, was read. This letter had already,
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been considered by the Public Safety Committee. A motion was then.made by Stadler, second by
Wilson, that the letter be placed on file. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting permission to establish
the position of Assistant Superintendent of Parks was read. President.Tingley stated that he had
talked with Mr. Bakke about this, that the Park Department feel that .they have found a person
qualified to act as Assistant Park Superintendent, that they did not budget for this but there
was money in another category that could be used to pay the salary; he said he felt this was not
only desirable but almost a necessity. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Leonard,
and all voting in favor thereof, that this..request be referred to the Parks, Public Works and
Recreation Committee.
A letter from the American Municipal Association inviting the Mayor and lmembers of
the Common Council to attend the 38th.Annual American Municipal Congress to be held in Seattle,
Washington on August 26-30, 1961 was read. A motion was made by Stadler, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, that the Mayor and any member of the Council wishing to attend be
authorized to do so at city expense.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for the paving, pavement, reconstruction
sidewalk construction and replacement on llth Avenue Northeast from 5th Street Northeast to 14th
Street Northeast in the amount of $149,569.80 was read and President Tingley ordered the same
placed on file.
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A letter signed by James J. Brennan, Secretary of the Minnesota Organization of the
Blind, requesting permission to dondudt their annual white .cane drive in Rochester on July 31 and
August $ was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof,
the request was granted.
A letter from R. M. VanHorne, Civil Defense Director, requesting that consideration
additional
be.given-for the installation of four/10 H.P..sirens with necessary controls and appurtenances
was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the request
was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from R. M. VanHorne, Civil Defense Director, requesting permission to
attend a tour and briefing on operations of the North American Defense Command and National
Warning System at Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 27-29, 1961 was read. Upon motion by Stadler,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was granted.
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The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was approved:
"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 JOHN E. WAGGONER of Central City, Iowa, for
THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICE NECESSARY FOR 1961 REPAIR OF ROCHESTER
MUNICIPAL HYDRO DAM IN WABAHSA COUNTY,
the maximum anunt of the said contract to be EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($88,875.00), based upon
$25,000.00 estimated payroll plus 217. payroll fee of $5,250.00
25,000.00 estimated material plus 10% fee of 2,500.00
15,000.00 estimated equipment rental plus 7.5 fee of 1,125.00
15*000.00 estimated rental for contractor's equipment,
said John E. Waggoner being the lowest bidder."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read:
"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 RHE MARLEY COMPANY, for the furnishing and installation of
a INDUCTED DRAFT COOLING TOWER in accordance with plans and specifications
as prepared by Pfeifer and Shultz; the total amount of the said contract
to be SIXTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($60,400.00) including the
amount of $500.00 for testing the equipment when installed."
Also the following letter from Foster Wheeler Corporation was read:
"Mr. A. J. Lentfer, Executive Secretary
Public Utility Board
City of Rochester, Minnesota
RE: BID FOR INDUCTED DRAFT COOLING TOWER
Foster Wheeler Reference 0-9-32702
Dear Sir: -
We wish to protest your intended award of the subject Inducted Draft
Cooling Tower to the Marley Company._
The tower we offered equals or exceeds our competitor's bid in every
respect. It_has more wetted surface, a total of 126,100 sq. ft. It has
more quality features, such as plastic supports without nails for the fill
racks and divided distribution basins to provide additional control of flow
during icing conditions. It has heavier lumber in many places,, such as the
1-1/2" fan deck material and nowhere does it have material of less quality
or quantity than the competit&rs bid.
The Foster Wheeler Corporation has been in the cooling tower business
more than twenty five years and we are proud of our record in this inddstry.
We have never shirked on our obligations.
Inasmuch as our tower's quality and quantity equals or exceeds that our
competitor and since the laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer apply
equally to all bidders, we think that we offered the better tower. The fact
that our bid is-$3,970.00 less than that of our competitor, a difference of
7.1% is the final reason we think ourtower deserves contract award.
Very truly yours,
FOSTER WHEELER CORPORATION
/s Allen H. Howes"
President Tingley, a member of the Public Utility Board, said that the Board had awarded the-
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contract to the Marley Company on the basis of the project Engineer's report; that Foster Wheeler
does not have an induced draft tower in operation and they did not feel that they wanted to'be the
guinea pig for them. A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Wilkus, and all voted in favor,
that the resolution be adopted.
The application of The Kruse Company for approval of Subdivision plat to be known and
designated as Folwell Heights Second Addition was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
and all voting in favor, the application was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A petition signed by Stanley -and Betty Whiting duo have Lot 23, Auditor's Plat "B"
(intersection of 6th Ave. N.W. and 7th St. N.W.) changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling
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district was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning'Commission.
A petition to have Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 10, Sunnyside Addition changed from a
residential to a commercial -district signed by Robert Dashow, Byron Votel and George Miller was
read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor, the petition was ordered
placed on file.
Mr. Philip Beardsley, District Manager of•the Social Security Office, was before the.
Council and requested that they reconsider his request for parking privileges for these members
of their office staff of ten persons. He said they were in and out of the office many times
during the day and they had great difficulty in finding parking places, the request was only until
November 1st because they expected to have their new building ready by then which provided parking
spaces. No action was taken.
A letter signed by James C. Thompson of 509 - 7th Avenue'S. W. requesting that the
Council permit a variation in the application of the zoning ordinance on the basis of hardship to
permit hhe construction of -a residence on the east 90 feet of Lot 5, Block 25, Head & McMahon's
Addition was read. The mentioned lot does not have the necessary 5000 square feet required by the
fiddinance for.the erection of a residence, it is short 50 square feet. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to -the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
A letter signed by James Coon of 729 West Center Street'requesting that consideration
be given to the widening of West Center Street between 7th and llth Avenues was read. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by Wilkus,-and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
PHblic Works Committee,
Alderman Morris arrived at 3:20 P. M.
A letter from Milton Kaplan requesting withdrawal of a recent petition submitted
requesting a zoning change from residential to commercial for the property at 1207 - 2nd Ave. N.W.
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the same was ordered placed on file. All
voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, a fifteen minute
recess was declared at 3:40 P. M. President Tingley called the meeting to order again at 3:55
P. M., all members being present.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector for a rear yeard variance to
construct a house on Lot 9, Lemke's Addition and in their judgment -is actually being deprived of
the use of his property if the standards of the Zoning Ordinance are adhered to was read. They
recommended that the required rear yeard of 20 per cent of the lot depth of 58 feet or 11.6 feet
be varied to permit the construction of a house that is 24 feet deep.(east and west) on Lot 9,
Lemke's Addition which will leave a rear yard of 8.7 ft. Mr. Floyd Howell, the petitioner, was
present and said that he had tried to purchase additional property but so far had been unable to do
so; he asked that the Council take favorable action on this and if at all possible in the future
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he would still purchase the property. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and all voting
in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and a hearing was set for August 7, 1961'at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project be
initiated without petition for reconstruction of pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 4th Ave.
N. W. from 2nd Street N. W. to West Center Street was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that the reconstruction of
pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 4th Avenue N. W. from 2nd Street N. W. to West Center
Street is feasible and recommend its construction with concrete pavement, curb and gutter with a
roadway width of 40•feet, all of the sidewalk will be relocated and rebuilt, the estimated costs
without survey or plans are $40,000.00 was read. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee
that this project be constructed with a part of the cost to be assessed to abutting property
owners in accordance with the benefits received and the City Street Improvement Assessment Policy,
the balance of the costs to be borne by the 1957 Street Improvement Bond Issue Funds, was also
read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommend-
ation was approved. -
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee regarding the application of Eugene
Ehle for a license to sell "on" sale 3.2 beer at the Mayo Civic Auditorium was presented and
upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, it.was ordered that the -same be held until the evening
meeting.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
application of Glenn L. Wading for a transfer of the "on" and "off" .sale non -intoxicating malt
beverage license presently held by Ora Harris at 323 - lst Avenue S. W. to Glenn L. Wading and
recommending that this transfer be approved was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to make the transfer.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
request of Joseph Daly, Sr. and Joseph R. Daly d/,b/.a Daly Liquor Store at 12 - 17th Avenue N. W.
to have the license issued to Daly Liquor Incorporated at the same address and recommending that
the request be approved was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and all voting in
favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to issue a new
license.
The rider for the off sale liquor bond issued to Daly Liquor, Incorporated was also r
and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the following changes be made inl
the public fire alarm system for
the City of Rochester was read:
That certain residential
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alarm (street boxes) be removed
and relocated in the high value
and industrial districts in
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City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of ;the Public Safety Committee that two patrol cars now in use
in the Police Department be replaced was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the following changes be made
in the Parking Resolution was.read:
.1-That parking be prohibited on the East side of llth Avenue N.W., from
2nd Street N.W. to 14th Street N.W. at all times.
2-That parking be prohibited on the West side of llth Avenue N.W. from
5th Street N.W. to 9th Street N.W. at all times.
3-That parking be prohibited on both sides of 7th Street N.W. from llth
Ave.,N.W. to a point approximately 250 east of llth Avenue at all times.
4-That parking be prohibited on both sides -iof 7th Street N.E., from
Broadway East to the alley at all times.
5-That parking be probbited on both sides of 7th Street N.W. from Broadway
West to the alley at all times.
6-That_parking be prohibited on the North side of 7th Street N.W. from
the alley immediately West of Broadway to 2nd Avenue N.W. between
the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on Monday through Friday;
7-That parking be prohibited on the South side of 7th Street N.W., from
the alley immediately West of Broadway to 2nd Avenue N.W., between
the hours of 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Monday thru Friday.
8-That parking be prohibited on the West side of North Broadway from
7th Street and North Broadway to a point approximately 150 feet North
of 7th Street at all times.
9-That parking be prohibited on both sides of 7th Street N.E. from 2nd
Avenue N.E., West to the Railroad Tracks at all times.
10-That parking be prohibited -on -both sides of North Broadway from Chicago
& Northwestern Railroad Tracks to 4th Street at all times.
11-That parking be prohibited on the primary roadways of 5th Street N.W.,,
from.11th Avenue N.W. to 4th Avenue N.W. at all times.
12-That parking be prohibited on the South side of North Servkce Drive of
5th Street N.W. from 8th Avenue N.W. to llth Avenue N.W. at all times.
13-That parking be prohibited on the North side of South Service Drive of
5th Street N.W. from 8th Avenue N.W. to:9th Av enue N.W. at all .times.
14-That parking be prohibited on the North side os 4th Street N.W. from
3rd Avenue N.W. to 4th Avenue N.W. at all times.
15-That parking be prohibited on the East side of llth Avenue S.E. from
.4th Street S.E. to a point 450 feet North of the center line of 4th
-Street S.E. between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on School Days.
16-That parking be prohibited on both sides of llth Avenue N.W. from 7th
Street N.E. to a point 50 feet South of the South abuttment of the Bridge
over Silver Creek at all times.
17-That parking be prohibited on the West side of llth Avenue N.E. from
Center Street to the alley one-half block North of the Center Street
at all times.
.18.That.parking be prohibited on the East side of llth Avenue Southeast
from Center Street to a point 110 feet South of Center Street at all
times.
19-That parking be prohibited on the West side of llth Avenue S.E., from
Center Street to 1st Street S.E. at all -times.
20-That 2nd Avenue N.W. as it splits around Goode Egg Park be established
for one-way traffic with the East side of 2nd Avenue at this location
established for North bound traffic and the West side established for
South bound traffic.
21-That 3rd Avenue N.W. from 2nd Street N.W. to 4th Street N.W. be established
for one-way traffic North bound;
22-That 4th Street N.W: from 3rd Avenue N.W. to 4th Avenue N.W. be established
for one-way traffic West bound;
23-That 4th Avenue N.W. from 2nd Street N.W: to 4th Street N.W. be established for
one-way traffic south bound;
24-That the existing diagonal parking on both sides of 1st Avenue N.W. from
Center Street to 2nd Street be changed to parallel.
25-That the existing diagonal parking on the South side of East Center Street,
East of 2nd Avenue be changed to parallel;
26-That the existing diagonal parking on the North side of 6th Street N.W. West
of Broadway, be changed to parallel.
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Wilson that the recommendation be approved and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. All voted in favor thereof except
President Tingley who voted "no". He said he was not opposed to all of the recommendation but
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Stephen B. Woodward
for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Cascade Street Northwest from 13th to 18th
Avenue Northwest in Elton Hills, be accepted at the unit prices bid and the checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in
favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid
of Stephen B. Woodward for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of 7th Street N.W.
36th Ave. N.W. to 40 feet East of the West line of Lot 17, Block 19 in Country Club Manor 4th
Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof, the recom
ation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Lyon Chemical Company for the furnishing of the Season's supply of Anhydrous Ferric Chloride for
the Sewage Treatment Plant be accepted at the unit price bid and checks be returned to the unsuccess.
ful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of
Doyle Conner Company for paving, pavement reconstruction, sidewalk construction and replacement on
llth Avenue Northeast from 5th Street Northeast to 14th Street Northeast be accepted at the unit
prices bid and checks be returned to'the unsuccessful bidder was read. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson and all voting in faovr thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the
petition to vacate portions of 13th Street N.W. and portions of Willow Street'and recommending
that the streets be vacated subject to the following conditions was read:
1.
Upon vacating of the streets by the City of Rochester, the owners of
property lying north of Kris' Replat will cause a replat'to be prepared
of this property in accordance with the previously approved Gene'
ral`Development
Plan of this area, dated July 6, 1960. This'plat 'shall be filed with the City
of Rochester for final approval.
2.
The City of Rochester should retain.and require that "no access" be permitted
to 13th Street N.W. from property lying south of 13th Street N.W. An access
to this property shall be from the proposed alley.
3.
The City of -Rochester should retain a restricted easement of 20 feet centered
on the watermain,in place and a restricted easement of 10 feet centered on the
gas main in place. Such easements'shall provide that no structures can be
erected over them so as to impair convenient and economical maintenance of the
underground public and private utilities which are in place.
4.
A portion of the land along Cascade Creek, which is currently owned by the Rochester
Ready Mix Company, should be acquired by the City'of'Rochester for flood control
and park purposes., The Rochester Ready Mix Company has expressed a willingness to
dedicate this land to the'City.
5.
A minimum building setback line should be requested which is parallel with and
35 feet south of the south line of 13th Street N.W. as it will exist with a 100
ft. right-of-way.
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Consideration should be given to'possibly relocating the 2 inch gas main and
placing it in the street boulevard area.
A motion was made by Leonard, second by Wilkus, that the recomendation-be approved and the•City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a public hearing on the above vacation.
All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the
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commercial zone and recommending that the petition be approved subject to the condition that
Lot 1, Block 10, Sunnyside Addition be made a part of this zone change was read. ,*The revised
petition including Lot 1, Block 10, Sunnyside Addition was submitted earlier- in this meeting.
A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Wilkus, that the recommendation be approved and a
heraing be set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on August 21, 1961 including all three lots. Upon roll
call all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
considered the petition to change the zoning of property at 1207 - 2nd Avenue N. W. from a
residential to a commercial district and stating that the owner has requested that this petition
be withdrawn and on this basis they were returning the petition without recommendation was read.
Mr. Kaplan had presented a petition withdrawing this request so no further action was taken and .
the recommendation was ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commistion stating that they had
considered the petition to change the zoning on Lots 14, 15 and 16 of Jordan's Subdivision and
part of Lot 17, Section 36-107-14 from a residential to a multiple dwelling district and they had
also considered the complicated zoning pattern which exists on the whole block lying north of East
Center Street and south of the Chicago & N. W.-R. R., east of the centerline of the Zumbro River
and west of the west line of Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of Jordan's Subdivision and
recommended that the following zoning district changes be initiated in this area, was read:
1. That all of.Lots 14, 15, and 16 of Jordan's Subdivision be changed from a
residential to a multiple dwelling district.
2. That all of the North 80 ft. of the south 200 ft. of Lot 18 and all of the
north 80 ft. of the south 200 ft. of Lot 17 (less that part platted as
Jordan's Subdivision) of Section 37 T107N R14W be changed from residential
district to the multiple dwelling district.
3. That all of Lot 19, Section 36 T107N R14W lying east of the centerline of
the Zumbro River be changed from the residential to the multiple dwelling
district.
4. That all of Lots 17 and 18 of Section 36 T107N R14W (less the south 200
ft.) be changed from the Industrial District to the Multiple Dwelling
District.
5. That all of Block 77, Original Plat, lying south of the south line of the
Chicago & N. W. R. R. and east of the centerline of the Zumbro River be
changed from the Industrial'District to -the Multiple Dwelling District.
Mr. Joe McGovern was present in behalf of the petitioner. After discussing the petition and
viewing the map a motion was made by Morris, second by Wilson that this recommendation be referred
to the Public Works Committee for further study. All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the request of Mr.. D. J. Thomas to install a sanitary sewer line to serve unplatted land
west of Thomas First Addition and North of llth Avenue N. W. and recommend that Mr. Thomas be
granted authorization to make this sanitary sewer extension under the supervision of the City
Engineer's office and at his own expense was read. They further 'recommended that Mr. Thomas be
requested to file with the City of Rochester a plat of the unplatted lands which he owns in this
area. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommend-
ation was.approved.
A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Wilson, that the recommendations (18) of
the Public Works Committee that the Council authorize the City Engineers Department to construct
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Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of 8th Avenue S. W.
between 3rd and 4th Street and on the south side of 4th Street S. E. from the bridge over Bear
Creek to'a point 200 feet west of the bridge. President Tingley ruled the motion out of order
as these two recommendations were two unrelated subjects.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council authorize the City
Engineer's Department to Construct or Reconstruct Concrete sidewalk at various locations in
Southeast Rochester (Sidewalk Project #1 - 1961) was hhen read. This project is comprised of 16
locations on -which reconstruction of all or part of the old sidewalk is necessary because of its
hazardous condition and 7 locations at which new sidewalk is deemed advisable to fill in gaps.
Upon motion by Morris, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approve
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that the project to construct or
reconstruct concrete sidewalks at various locations in Southeast Rochester is feasible and
recommend its approval and the estimated costs, made without survey or plans is $3,400.00 was
read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the above project be
constructed with the total cost being assessed against the property abutting the construction.
Upon motion by Morris, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor,the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the west side of 8th Avenue Southwest between 3rd Street and 4th Street and on the south
side of 4th Street Southeast from the bridge over Bear Creek to a point 200 feet, more or less,
west of the bridge was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, and upon roll call and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution.
A motion was then made by Stadler,,second by DeVries, that item No. 20 not listed on
the agenda be considered at this time (recommendation of the committee appointed to report on
construction of a dog kennels and residence). All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation signed by Frank J. Wilkus, Garnet Spring and Robert R. Blakley
that the plans for construction of a dog kennel and residence be approved and that this committee
be guthorized to go ahead with construction of same was read. A motion was made by Wilkus, second
by Wilson, that the recommendation be accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a
resolution ordering bids for the said construction on August 7, 1961. Upon roll call all voted
in favor thereof, except Alderman Morris who voted "no".
Upon motion'by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President Tingley, Alderman DeVries, Leonard, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus,
Wilson.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects:
Hearing on the request of the Public Utility Board for a conditional use permit to
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construct an administrative building on Lots 19 2 and 3, Block B Subdivision of Block 75 and 30
Northern Addition under provisions of Section 7 (d) of the Zoning Ordinance. There was no one
present wishinglto be heard and the hearing was declared officially closed. A motion was made
by Wilson, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare a resolution granting the conditional use permit.
Hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of 4th
Avenue Northeast from 15th to 16ih Street Northeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 19th Avenue Northwest from
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16th Street Northwest to 18k Street Northwest. Mr. Rayfield Anderson of 1615 - 19th Avenue N. W.
was present, he said they had presented a petition opposing this which had thirteen signatures of
the sixteen property owners affected; he said expenses and taxes were so high they would like to
have it put off at least until next year; he also asked if the City could put it in when they
did not have a majority of property owners affected in favor of it. R. V.Ehrick, City Attorneyq.
stated that the State Law provides that the Council can initiate an improvement project without
the petition of interested land owners, in which case it would take a 5/7 vote of the Council,
but it can be done without petition and over -the objection of abutting property owners. A motion
was then made by Wilson, second by Wilkus, that this hearing be continued until August 7, 1961
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and the matter be referred back to the Public Works Committee for further consideration. All
voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on construction of a sidewalk on the east side of 17th Avenue Northwest
from Elton Hills Drive to 22nd Street Northwest and on both sides of 17th Avenue N. W. from 22nd
Street to Cascade'Street Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President
Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on construction of a curb and gutter and additional catch basins on 3rd
Street Northwest from 36th Avenue to 3rd Place Northwest. Mr. Tom Murray of 3610 - 3rd Street
N. W. was present and said they were in favor of the curb and gutter but were wondering who was
going to stand the cost of the catchbasins, he said they felt if the number of catch basins
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provided are not sufficient that perhaps they should be paid other than by the property owners.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the hearing was
continued until August 21, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The application of John Von Feldt for "On & Off Sale" 3.2 Beer license was read.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, the application was referred to the Public Safety
Committee.
The applications of Vickeyis Cafe, Gene's Standard Service, Robert Parkhurst, Glenn
L. Wading and Allen DeFosse for a license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by
DeVries, second by Leonard, the licenses were granted. All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Glenn L. Wading, Gene's Standard Service, Vickey's Cafe and
Allen DeFosse for a license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Devries, second
by Leonard and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
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The application of Thomas Enderson for a Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's License
was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson the license was approved. All voted in favor
thereof.
The application of Riverside Sand & Gravel Company for a license to connect with
Sewers and Drains was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, the license was granted.
All voted in favor thereof.
The application of William Carlson for a permit to move a double gauge and of Mr.
Willis T. Bale for a permit to move two buildings were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second
by DeVries and all voting in favor thereof, the permission was granted; the buildings to be moved
under the supervision of the Building Inspector and the Chief of Police.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court.for the week ending June 16, 1961 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received in the amount of $3,232.00 and
total remitted to the City Treasurer $2,663.00; for the week ending June 23rd, 1961 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,679.60 and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $3,198.60; for the week ending June 30, 1961 showing criminal fines and costs
collected and civil fees received $2,,871.00 and total remitted to the City Treasurer $2,276.00
were each read and having been.approved by the City Attorney, the same were ordered placed on file.
The report of the Building Inspector showing $2,562.00,collected for Building Permits
issued during the month of June; of the Electrical Inspector showing $1,014.75 collected for
Electrical Permits issued during the month of June; of the Plumbing Inspector showing $162.00
collected for plumbing permits issued during the month of June; of the Heating Inspector showing
$182.25 collected for heating permits issued during the month of June,and $36.45 collected for
sign permits issued was read and the same.was ordered placed on file.
Thereport of the.City.Weighmaster.showing $123.85 collected for weighings during
the month of June and the same was ordered placed.on file.
The 1460 Report on The Operation of the Plant -and The Treatment of Wastes at the
Rochester Sewage Treatment Works was read.and the.same was ordered placed on file.
The progress Report of the.Civil Defense Director for June, 1961 was presented and the
same was ordered placed.on file.
The bond for lost warrant of The Waterous Company in the amount of $65.70 was read.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and all -voting in favor thereof, the bond was approved
and the City Clerk was instructed to issue a duplicate check.
The license bonds of Lovejoy and Sons in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Western
Surety Company and The Riverside Sand & Gravel Company with the Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York in the amount of $1,000.00.were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and .
all voting in favor thereof, the bonds were referred to the City Attorney for his approval.
The contract bonds of Nietz Electric &,Appliance Company in the amount of $33,676.00
with the Glenn Falls Insurance Company of G1en.Falls, New York as surety; and of Home Opportunities!
Inc. in the amount of $27,000.00 with the American Casualty Company of Reading, Pennsylvania as
surety were each read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and all voting in favor thereof,
the bonds were .referred to the Mayor for his approval.'
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A letter from Mr. Eugene A. Ehle of Elco Concessions requesting that the Council
withdraw his application for a 3.2 beer license at the Mayo Civic..Auditorium was read and,President
Tingley ordered the letter placed on file.
The recommendation of the Parks, Public Grounds and Recreation Committee that the
job classification of Assistant Park Superintendent be established in the Park Department as
requested and recommending that the salary for this job be set at $6,00,0.00 per year and that
money now budgeted for other park purposes and not needed, be transferred to the salary account to
take care of the said salary was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus and all voting in
for thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The petition of Crescent Park, Inc. requesting a 25-foot uniform building set back
line in Crescent Park Second Addition was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, the
petition was referred to. the Planning and Zoning Commission. All voted in favor thereof,
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions
duly passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting the bid of Lyon Chemicals, Inc. for the furnishing of the season's
I• supply of anhydrous ferric chloride for the sewage treatment plant. Upon motion by DeVries, second
by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of The Doyle Coner Company for the following local improve-
ment: -Paving, pavement reconstruction, sidewalk construction and replacement on llth Avenue
Northeast from 5th Street Northeast to 14th Street Northeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Stephen B. Woodward for the construction of a sidewalk
on the south side of 7ih Street Northwest from 36th Avenue Northwest to.40 feet East of the West
line of Lot 17, Block 19 in Country Club Manor 4th Addition. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Stephan B. Woodward for the following local improve-
ment)s); Construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Cascade Street Northwest from 13th to 18th
Avenue Northwest in Elton Hills. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of
the following improvements: Construction of a curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of 4th Avenue
Northeast from 15th Street to 16th Street Northeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvements: Construction of a sidewalk on the East side.of 17th Avenue Northwest from
Elton Hills Drive to 22nd Street Northwest; and on both sides j 17th Avenue Northwest from 22nd Street
to Cascade Street Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public i Utility Board to enter into Contract with THE
MARLEY COMPANY. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution authorizing the -Public Utility Board to enter into contract with JOHN
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the following improvement: Reconstruction of pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 4th
Northwest from 2nd Street Northwest to West Center Street. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement: Reconstruction
of pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Northwest from2nd Street Northwest to West
Center Street. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement? Construction of pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Northwest
from 2nd Street Northwest to West Center Street. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolu-
tion adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for the following improvement: Construction or reconstruction of concrete sidewalks at various
. locations in Southeast Rochester -Sidewalk Project 1-1961. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement: Construction
or reconstruction of concrete sidewalks at various locations in Southeast Rochester -Sidewalk
Project 1-1961. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of
the following improvement': Construction or recondtruction of concrete sidewalks at various
locations in Southeast Rochester -Sidewalk. Project 1-1961. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,;
resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
ftirn1 ing of two patrol cars for the Police Department. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus,
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement: Construction of a sanitary sewer across T.H. 52-14 to serve Lofts 2, 3, 4 it
Block 4 and Lot 5 in Block 3 Folwell Heights Addition'and adjacent areas. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of the
following improvement: Extension of a watermain from 14th Avenue Southwest across the right-o
of Trunk Highway 52-14 to serve North Sunny Slopes and other areas. Upon motion by Wilson, second
by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizirig.'arid directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals
for the relocation of -8" watermain on 6th Street Southwest across T.H. 52-14. Upon' motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution'adopted.
Resolution'authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute`an agreement
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Street Southwest and loth Avenue. Upon motion by-Wilkus, second by DeVries and all voting in
favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $263.50 from the General Fund, $862.05 from the Street &
Alley Fund and $1,142.44 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Sand
and Gravel Company, $1,114.75 and H & H Electric Company, $1,153.24. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson and upon roll call, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $49,854.12 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
Sinking Fund. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $612.35 from the Police Protection Fund and $572.00 from
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the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Hydrite Chlorine Corporation $572.00 and Cronin -
Peterson Company, $612.35. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adolt ed.
Resolution appropriating $1,912.30 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Borchert Ingersoll, Inc, $589.07; Quarve & Anderson Company, $941.25 and Board of Park Commissioners,
$381.98. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $,2131.99 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Wilson,second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $308.93 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to
Agneberg-Sankstone-Forsberg. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $746.75 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Agneberg-Sankstone-Forsberg. . Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $721.94 from the Public Health & Welfare Fund and ordering
payment made to Robert D. Rossi $230.62; N. W. Bell Telephone $260.18 and City of Rochester,
$230.24. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $869.25 from the General Fund, $5,182.75 from the S & A
Fund, $146.40 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,301.80 from.the Sewer Fund and $56.40 from the
Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to N.W. Bell Telephone Company $501.95; Adler
Steel Products, $1,032.00 and Street & Alley Fund, $6,309.05. Upon motion by Morris, second by
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Resolution appropriating $618.99 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made
to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $22,541.95 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $45,676.63 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Palda & Sons, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,523.70 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Morris, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $833.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
E.J. Vonch. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $20,633.86 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made
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to L. M. Feller, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Reeolution appropriating $71,066.13 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,844.60 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,520.61 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Leonard, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $34,420.63 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. 'Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolutionappropriating $471.15 from the Street & Alley Fund and $11,830.00 from the
Fire Protection Fund, and ordering payment made to E. J. Vonch, $226.75, L. N. Sickels Company, $
$244.40;' Ted Rieple, $750.00 and Public. Utility Fund, $11,080.00. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Wileon,'resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $104.63 from the Lighting Fund and $1,909.46 from the M.C.A.
Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Utility Department $225.54 and District of
Director of Internal Revenue $1,788.55. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by'DeVries, resolution
adopted.
Resolution apprdpriatCng $2,061.38 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Whitings Press, Inc $277.45; Clerk of Municipal Court, $249.42; Standard Oil Division $1,027.63;
Friden, Inc., $286.00 and Curtis 1000, Inc., $2.20_.88. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3.95 from the General Fund, $226.62 from the Police
Protection Fund and $280 63 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to•H & H'
Electric Company, $284.58 and Adamson Motors, $226.62. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Leonard,
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and'special provisions for the -improvement of Trunk Highway
Number 7 renumbered as Trunk Highway Number 14 within the limits of the City of Rochester,'Minne-
sota. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution adopted. °
Resolution discontinuing andebandoning resolution adopted on February 6, 1961
initiating condemnation proceedings for construction of a new Primary Street -from llth Avenue
Northwest near intersection'of 5th Street Northwest eastward to a connection with 3rd and-4th
Avenues Northwest. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,771.57 from the General Fund, $18.05 from -the Street &
Alley Fund; $24.41 from the Sewer Fund and $52.00 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering
payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Company $319:12; Park Improvement Fund, $4,356.91; R. R.
Herrmann $890.00 and Stanley F. Drips, $300.00. Upon motion:by Morris, second by Wilkus,
resolution adopted.'
Resolution appropriating $945.00 from the Permanent"Improvement Fund and ordering
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Upon motion.by Morris, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals
for the construction of the new dog kennels and house. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilkus
and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Alderman Morris who voted "no" resolu-
tion adopted. .
Resolution establishing job of Assistant Park Superintendent and setting salary
therefor. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the
same were approved dnd the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants
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upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $91.80; Larry Lentz, $86.00; Alpek
Sheet Metal, $.50; Rundell Lumber, $68.52; Forrest P. Busher, $77.22; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.,
$77.18; H & H Electric Company, $100.29; Deiter Paper & Marine;$42.85; China Hall, $3.Oq; Lawler's
Cleaners, $11.39; Weber & Judd, $16.20; Albert J. Tingley, $20.00; Municipal Year Book, $10.00;
Weber & Judd, $3.50; Rogers, $6.10; Minneapolis Blue Printing, $47.63; Dayton's, $4.50; Henry
Wildenborg, $6.37; Donald Mulholland, $108.30; Robert Blakley, $99.97; Jean Waskewica, $89.90;
Alfred Nelson, $31.57; Marvin Price, $15.00; Louis Bennett, $147.30; Walter Gordon, $45.60;
William Burrows, $48.00; Garnet Spring, $88.22; Charles Dornack, $47.25; Allen & Delaney, $50.00;
Witte Transportation Company, $2.75; Cities Service Oil Company, $18.15; Rogers, $55.85; N.W.
Bell Telephone $57.50; Nelson Tire & Appliance, $150.00; Monte's $4.00; Wyco International, $42.50;
Twin City Testing & Engineering, $40.00; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, $4.56; C. 0. Brown
Insurance, $3.00; Beckley Business Equipment, $9.90; Borchert Ingersoll, $98.59; Public Personnel
Association, $8.00; Bill Hackman, $2.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $8.00; Schmidt Printing Company,
$5.20; The Mayo Clinic, $5.00; Olmsted Community Hospital, $6.00; Olmsted Medical Group, $10.50;
Mrs. T. L. Salem, $4.00; The Johnson Company, $6.65; Harry Evans, $36.00; Adamson Motor Company,.
$3.75; Rochester Plumbing and Heating, $6.67; Trautner Sales Company, $72.22;'Schmiat Printing
$80.45; Whiting Priners & Stationers, $120.79; Quality Printers, $17.00; Ace Hardware, $17.54;
Witte Transportation, $41.67; Reeve's -Drug Store, $2.50; Dodge Lumber Company, $1.05; Fay Yennie,
$16.00; Peoples Natural Gas, $72.30; Reeve's Drug Store, $3.70; Stanley Drips, $300.00; R. R.
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From the Street & Alley Fund: Ace Hardware, $111.34; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $91.79;
Ace Hardware, $84.47; Ace.Hardware, $11.35; Botsford Lumber Company, $16.00; Rochester Ready Mix
$110.00; Briese Steel, $25.00; Anderson Radiator Service, $5.10; E. J. Vonch, $38.55; Harold's
Auto Electric,.$5.50; Robert Ellstrom, $20.00; Herbert G. Knopp, $16.72; Gopher Stamp & Die,
$184.75; H. R. Erickson Mfg. Company, $73.60; S. M.;Boutelle & Son, $99.50; Anderson Radiator,
$20.00; C. & H. Well Drilling, $5:00; Steven Woodward, $198.48; Albert Schmidt, $84.80; Roland
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Yennie, $50.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $15161; William Ziegler Company,,$1$.59; Paul E..Smith,
$157.80; Farm & Home Distributing, $12.70; Borchert Ingersoll, $139.10; Fay Yennie, $39.60; S. M.
Supply, $1.00; Firestone Store, $13.00; Universal Motors, $3.30.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Quality Printers, $3.90; Ace Hardware, $19.60; People
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Natural Gas Company, $21.16; The Kruse Company, $7.00; Adair Electric, $6.40; Woodhouse Brothers-9
$11.20; Stoppel Egg, $26.35; Magazine Publishing Division, $16.00; Schwanke Masonry, $41.77;
Model Laundry,'$76.25; Daly Cleaning Service, $3.40; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $155.20-; The Woodruff
Company, $1.32; Fire-& Safety, $36.70; Barry Plumbing & Heating, $3.73; Scharf Auto Supply, $18.81;
Parkhill Brothers, $1.02; Hayes Lucas Lumber'Company, $14.50; Forges of Rochester, $1.25; Culligan
Water'Conditiioning, $4.50; Gopher Welding, $5.25; Dison's Cleaners, $39.58;•Maass Plumbing & Htg.,
$3.90; Scharf Auto Supply, $21.78-; H & H Electric Company, $94.91; Gopher Welding, $11.94; E. J.
Klampe, $6.00; Reeve's Drug Store, $1.34.
From the Police Protection Fund: Lawler's Cleaners, $5.00; Quality Printers, $14.60;
Ace Hardware, $7'.29; Reeve's Drug Store, $4.54; Home Gas•Company, $1.75; Film Shops, Inc., $29.89;
Olmsted County Business Men's Association, $5.00; Electronic Association #3, $9.72; Charles Campbell
$119.32; Dean Lent, $67.65; Robert Daly, $98.85; Ilot.Klomstad, $45.00; Gerald Kingsley, $45.50;
Joe McDermott, $84.05; Fred Kelly, $45.50; James Ryan,-$61.25; Lee Graham,•$61.2.5; Leslie Holtorf,
$98.27; Roy Kingrey, Inc.-, $74.90; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $12.00; Byron Brueske, $49•.00; Strietmattei
$49.75; Baker's Shoe Store, $36;85; M. C. Lawler'•s, $29.90; Richomnds Bootery, $22.95; Rossi's
Conoco, $28.98; Johnson's Standard, $8.85;-Harold's Auto -Electric., $190.63; Minit Car Wash, $2.7:50;
0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $.85; Fire & Safety, $2.50; Star Machine Works, $6.85; Reuben Rieck, $65.00;
Leo Herrick & Sons, $25.20; Pulver Motor -Service, 5.00; Esterline Angus Company, $14.68; Herbert G.
Knopp; $26.23; Universal Motors, $105.47; Blak's Cafe, $53.60; E. J. Klampe, $6.30; Sherwinn
Williams, $5.90; Reeve's Drug Store, $7.15; Kruse Company,,$6.31; N. W. Bell Telephone Company,
$52.00.
From the Sewer Fund: Ace Hardware, $88:88; Reeve's Drug Store, $5.60;Dodge Lumber
Company, $40.00; McKesson & Robbins, $35.00; Woodruff Company. $26.83; R. L. Gould & Company,
$37.58; Hallemite Mfg. Company, $42.00; Woodruff Company, $70.93; George T. Walker & Company,
$27.62; Tropical Paint Company, $46.48; City of Rochester, P. U., $29.48; S. M. Supply, $7.16;
Walker Hardware, $14.65;-Scharf Auto, $2.73; Firestone Stores, $2.00; Gopher Welding, $7.95;
Reeve's Drug Store, $5.56; The Kruse Company, $40.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $24.41;
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $23.85.
From the Music Fund: World Travel Bureau, $183.69; Schmitt Music Company, $40.16;
National Music Company, $21.39; Shownee Press, Inc., $1.69; Educational Music Bureau, $.39; KWEB,
$12.00.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Universal Motors, Inc., $58.90; Sherwin Williams Company,
$11.26; Lyle Signs, Inc., $69.00; Streeter Amet Company, $82.48; Jack Brown, $7.50; John Rownd,
$7.50; The Rochester Visitor, $12.00; Daering's Skelly Service, $10.75; The Woodruff Company,
$44460; Gibbons Printing, $30.00; Williams Printing, $10.00; Thiem Signs, $147.55; The Kruse Co.,
$5.77;
From the Park Improvement Fund: City•df Rochester, P.U., $29.70.
From the Public Health & Welfare'Fuiid: Dr. Viktor Wilson, $80.37; J. C. Penney Co.,
$8.00; Fire & Safety, $16.00; Arnold's Supply Company, $15.50; R. C. Drips, $16.25; Ace Hardware,
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$6.36; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $9.16;'City of Rochester, P. U., $10.80; City of Rochester,
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P. U., $115.20; Lovejoy & Sons, $18.00; Bergstedt Paint Company, $5.65; Kruse Company, $4.80;
Robert Zabel, $59.20; American Psychiatric Association, $5.00; Physchological Association, $2.00;
Basic_Books, Inc., $33.66; Monte's $10.00; Osco Drug, $4:00; The Model Laundry, $11.17; Mayo
Clinic,,$11.00; Physician's & Hospital Supply Company, $33.11; Catherine Rex, $53.82; Witte
Transportation, $2.75; Owatonna Creamery,, $11.55131 Mrs. al Hanson, $28.00; Ward McIntire, $26.10;
George T. Walker, $29.93;,Marshall Gray, $12.23; Neola Henson, $4.73; Elizabeth Buenger, $72.71;
Charles Phenix, $41.25; William Poblete, $10.88; Donna Weeks, $1.35; Verona Keefe, $13.15;
Nancy Evans, $16.43; Jane Manning, $6.53; Ethel Nielson, $29.96; Patricia Bannitt, $5.70; Marion
Carpenter, $8.42; Judith Uggen, $24..00; Betty Sorenson, $9.53; Rosella Dennison, $21.23; Cooperative
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Oil_CompAny, $1.20; City of Rochester, $4.23; Whiting Printers & Stationers, $135.00; General
E boric Company, $20.47; Super Valu, $3.70; Hach Company, Inc., $8.93; The Johneon Company,
$133.10; American Society of Mechanical Engineering, $3.50; Springer Publishing Company, $1.40;
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Pitney Bowes, Inc.,,$70.20; Viktor 0. Wilson, $1.60; Cranston Typewriters, $29.30; Intact Fund,
City Refuse, $..75; Herbert G. Knopp, $21.09; D-% Sunray Oil Company,, $56.60; E. Hoiby Body Company,
$43.40; Univers,l Motcr s, $160.52; Art Towey, $32.32; Standard auto, Parts, $3.11; Truck Sales Co.,
$1,0.00;.Wilensky Auto'Parts, $15.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $19.70.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Witte Transportation Company, $9.54.
A motion was made by Alderman Stadler, second by Leonard, that the proposed ordinance
providing for a Civil Defense .Program be referred to the Public Safety Committee for further
consideration and the City .Clerk was, requested to provide the Common Council and the Mayor with a
copy of the proposed ordinance. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof except Wilkus and Wilson
who voted "no".
Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution establishing 25 foot set back lines in
the various blocks in Elton Hills 7th Subdivision which was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Wilson and all.voting in favor, thereof, resolution adopted.,
Alderman Wilkus introduced a resolution setting.a hearing on the vacation of the
northerly -southerly alley in Block 7 of Williams, Healy & Cornforth Addition to be held August
21st, 1961 at 7:30.o'clock,P.,M. which was read. Upon motion by Wilson, .second by Morris and
all voting in favor.thereof, resolution adopted.
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An Ordinance establishing the position of electrical inspector and prescribirig.his
.duties, providing for the licensing of electricians, providing for the issuance of permits,for,
electrical work and the fees for.such permits, providing for the approval and inspection of -
electrical work, establishing an electrical code for the City of Rochester and providing for its
enforcement, and providing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this ordiance, was.
given its second reading;
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Wilson, that the rules be suspended and the
ordinance be given its.third.and final reading. Upon roll call Leonard voted "no". A motion was
then made by.Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the proposed ordinance be amended by adding thereto
the follwoing:-"Section 9. Inspections;. Corrections; and Connections with Power Supply. (d)
continued: It shall be.the duty of the Electrical Contractor to notify the Electrical Inspector
of such completion at once so that a 'Final Inspection' can be made". All voted in favor thereof.
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An--nord nanee establishing interim zoning procedures for North Broadway between
Seventh Street and the Zumbro River was given its 2nd reading. Mr. Robert Neill was present
and opposed the adoption of such an ordinance.
An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, parts of Golden Hill
Addition, Sattre's Replat, and Garden Acres, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its third and
final reading. A motion was then made by Morris, second by Stadler that the said ordinance be
adopted.as read. All voted in favor thereof and President Tingley declared the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance changing Lots 8, 9 and 12, Block 48
Morse & Sargent's Addition and Commencing at the N.E. corner of L. 12, Block 48 Morse & Sargent's
Addition to E. Rochester, thence North 37.5', thence West 132 feet, thence south 37.5' to the N.W.
corner of said'Lot 12, thence east 132 feet to the place of beginning to a commercial district
was given its third and final reading. A motion was made by Morris, second by Wilkus, that the
said ordinance be adopted as read and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President
Tingley declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance changing the Clarence Johnson Property
from residential to a commercial zone was again presented. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated
that originally Mr. Johnson had petitioned for this property to be commercial but upon request of
the City Planning and Zoning Commission he had submitted a revised petition asking that it be
changed to industrial and the hearings::have been held on a change to an industrial zone. A motion
was made by Morris, second by Stadler and all voting in favor thereof, that the ordinance be,
amended to read that the said property be changed to industrial.
A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Morris, that the said ordinance as
amended be adopted as read. Upon roll call and all voting in favor.thereof, President Tingely
declared the.said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Granting to the Northern
Natural Gas Company, A Corporation, (Operating as Peoples Natural Gas Division) Its Successors
and Assigns, a Non -Exclusive Franchise to Produce and Manufacture and to Use the Streets, Alleys,
and Other Public Plaees for the Transmission, Distribution and Sale of Gas and Prescribing the
Terms and Conditions of Such Franchise" was given its 2nd reading.
An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance changing Lots 1 - 6 inclusive, Block 1
and lots 7 - 16 inclusive and Lots 23 - 32 inclusive, Block 4; Graham Addition to a Multiple Dwelli
District and Lots 1 - 7 inclusive and Lots 17 - 22 Graham Addition to a Commercial District was giv
its first reading.
An ordinance annexing,to the City of Rochester the following described property to the
City of Rochester was given its first reading:
"Commencing at a point in the North line of SE'k, Sec. 3, Township
106, Range 14, 1224 feet East of the N.W. cor. of said SEk running thence
South on West line of 14th Ave. S.W., Rochester, Minnesota, if continued
South 259.9 feet for a place of beginning, running thence South 60 feet,
running thence West parallel with North line of said SE'k to the center lire
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of said Trunk Highway to a point 259.9 feet South of the North line of
SEk thence East to of b eginning, except E. 110/2 feet
said running point
thereof. (one lot at 921 16th Ave. S.R. Zimmerman property).
President Tingley declared a recess at 8:50 P.M.
Alderman Wilkus was excused at 8:50 P.M.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 9:10 P. M.
Alderman Leonard then introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WHEREAS,frequent flooding of the lands and residential property
adjacent to the Zumbro. River as the same passes through the City of Rochester,
has caused damage and threatens further damage to said property, and'
WHEREAS,siltation of the Zumbro River in t he area of Silver Lake in the
City of- Rochester threatens to destroy or seriously impair the use of said lake
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and adjoining river areas for flood control, public utility and recreational
purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, be it reeolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
that the Department of Conservation of the Staa of Minnesota is hereby requested
to undertake a comprehensive study and review of the flood protection and
siltation probelems of the Zumbro River', including Silver Lake, in the'City of
Rochester, using the preliminary study and recommendations of the U.S. Corpe
of Engineers, St. Paul District made in 1953 and such additional information
and investigation as may be available or necessary to make an adequate study
of the problems.
Be it further resolved that this resolution be considered an application
for State of Minnesota and Federal funds if any, available for the aforesaid
purpose."
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Stadler and all present voting in favor thereof, the resolution
was adopted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock
P. M. July 17, 1961.
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