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of the City of Rochester, Minn., October .2, , 1961
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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 October 2, 1961.
President Tingley called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.-M., the following
members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVries,-Leonard, Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
(Alderman Morris arrived at 2:50 P. M.).
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the minut
of the meeting of September 19, 1961 were approved with the following correction: on page 5,
paragraph #8, the chairman of the ramp committee should be Alderman Stadler instead of Alderman
Leonard.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and openi
bids for installlation of four additional Air Raid Warning Sirens. No bids were received.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and oepni
bids for furnishing a:cash register for use in the Traffic Violations Bureau. The bid of
The National Cash Register Company in the amount of $3,507.03 was received and opened and upon
motion.by Stadler, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the bid was referred to
the Public Safety Committee for recommendation.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and openi
bids for alterations and improvements to the Concert Shell in Mayo Park. No bids -were received.
A letter signed by Mrs. Curtis Kalmes, Mrs. Geo. Morrow, Jr. and 'Mrs. Edward Lundeen
requesting that the Council consider construction of a sidewalk on the north side of 14th
Street Northwest from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue Northwest was read. Mrs. Kalmes and Mrs.
Lundeen were present and stated that the children had,protection up to 13th Avenue but from
there they were more or less on their own, they said they had tried to get a petition signed
but were unable to do so and requested that the Council initiate this program. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, the matter was tabied.until the evening meeting. The City Clerk was
instructed to prepare a resolution initiating the probelem and ordering a hearing on constructi
of a sidewalk on 14th Street Northwest from llth to 16th Avenue Northwest (north side only).
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Douglas DeLano of 3923 Third Made Northwest as a member
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr..DeLano to replace Mr. Les Comstock who resigned and
the term of office to be until December 31, 1963,.was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by
Wilkus,and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was approved.
A letter from Rolland F. Hatfield, Commissioner -of Taxation, stating that they were
interested in establishing regional office in the City of Rochester and inquiring whether the
City could furnish them, without charge, office space was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second
by DeVries, the letter was referred to.the Mayor to answer and inform them that there was no
space availalbe in•the City Hall and possibly suggest places that might be available. All voted
in favor thereof.
The request of the American Education Week Committee requesting permission to suspend
a large canvas banner over Second Street Southwest between Dayton's and Woolworth's during
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American Education Week, November 5-11, 1961, was read. Upon motion, by Stadler, second by Wilkus,
and all voting.in favor thereof, the request was granted.
k letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting the Common Council to proceed
with the purchase of 175.3.acres of State Property at the offering price of $17,500.00 was read.
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was accepted
and arrangements for the purchase of same were to be made by the Board of Park Commissioners and
the Finance, Ways & Means Committee.
A letter signed by Mae Jacobs of 1004 Second Street Southwest requesting that the
"no parking" sign be taken down in front of her place so as to allow people to.park was.read and
upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilkus, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Upon roll call DeVries, Leonard, Stadler and Wilkus voting "aye" and Wilson and Tingley voting
"no", the motion was carried.
The application of Francis G. Sehl for plat approval of Lot 1, Block 2, Northern
Heights to be known as Sehl's Replat was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Devries, and
all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The application of David Alexander for'plat approval of Alexander's Replat was read
and upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was
referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution 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
LARSON CONSTRUCTION to furnish
ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, SKILL, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION WORK, ALL IN.STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND
.SPECIFICATIONS ENTITLED "SPECIFICATIONS FOR COOLING TOWER BASIN'
The total amount of the contract to be THIRTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED NINETY FIVE DOLLARS ($33,895.00) and the said LARSON CONSTRUCTION
being the lowest'responsible bidder."
The application of D. J. Pierce and D. Engelsman for plat of approval of Northern
Heights First Addition was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in
favor thereof, the same was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The final plat of Richardt's Addition was read and presented and upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The application of Grodon Winslow for approval of subdivision plat to be known as
Winslow's Replat was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by.Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the same was referred to the Planning and`Zoning Commission.
A letter from the Dramatics Department of the John Marshall Senior High School
requesting permission to display a banner over 2nd Street Southwest between Woolworth's and
Dayton's, from Friday October 20 to Monday October 29, was read and upon motion by DeVries, second
by Wilson, the request was granted. All voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Morris arrived at 2:50 P. M.
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The following letter was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, the
same was approved, all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Wilson who voted "no":
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
Beginning sometime this week the crossing of 2nd St. S. W. across Trunk
Highway 52 will be closed on account of highway construction.
It will be necessary to detour the'2nd St. Traffic onto 1st St. S. W.
between 16th Ave. S. W. and 18th Ave. S. W. We consider it necessary for the
convenience and safety of the public that parking be prohibited on both sides
of these streets while they are being used as a detour, and request your
authorization to post them in that manner.
16th Avenue S. W. between 1st Street S. W. and 2nd Street S. W.
1st Street S. W. between 16th Avenue S: W. and 18th Avenue S. W.
18th Avenue S. W. between 1st Street S. W. and 2nd Street S. W.
Respectfully,
/s C. A. ARMSTRONG, City Engineer
/s JANES J. MACKEN, JR. Chief of.Police"
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that Mrs. Marian Heaton at
501-4th Avenue N. W. has been issued a license to sell non -intoxicating malt beverages, "off
sale" in connection with her grocery store; the license holder intends to establish a cafe at
this location and to maintain her grocery business on a limited basis; she requested that she
be permitted to keep her license to sell beer "off sale" and the City Attorney has advised the
Public Safety Committee that this is a proper request and therefore the Committee recommends
that her license remain in effect, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that two (2) twelve (12) minute
meters be placed at each intersection from Center Street to 4th Street on South Broadway; one
at the Northeast corner and one at the Southwest corner of said intersections to provide spaces
for shoppers with short missions, was read. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that praking be prohibited on the
west side of 7th Avenue N. W. between 2nd Street and 3rd Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. on school days only, was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the west side of 8th Avenue S. W. between 4th and 5th Streets, was read. Upon motion b
Leonard, second by DeVries, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of;the Public Safety`Committee stating that the Minnesota Highway
Department will furnish heads and a controller for a temporary traffic control signal at North
Broadway and 14th Street, if the City will bear the expense of installing the signal and will
furnish poles and wire; the Committee recommends that the City accept the offer of the Minnesota
Highway Department and install a signal at this location, was read. Upon motion by Stadler,
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second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that the Minnesota Highway
Department weill furnish twelve inch (12") red signal heads for the traffic signal at the
Outdoor Theater if the City will pay for the cost of installation, and recommending that the
offer of the Minnesota Highway Department be accepted, was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second
by Stadler, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that the request of Harold
Cooke for parking privileges in the Municipal Parking Lot #1 has been considered by the Committee
and these requests having been handled*by the Public Works Committee in the past, this Committee
recommends that the request of Mr. Cooke be referred to the Public Works Committee, was read.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City contract with owners
to construct the local improvements in Crescent Park Second Addition at the owners expense was
read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, the recommendation was approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the contracts.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City conttact with owners
to grade the streets in Wilshire Estates Addition was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by
Wilkus, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the
contracts.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City Engineer be authorized
to do the "reconstruction of concrete curb abutting Lot 10, Block 26, in Head & McMahon's Add.
on 7th Ave. and 5th Street S. W." on a force account basis, was read. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilkus, the recommendation was approved.' All voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee that the bid of Surety
Waterproofing Company for repointing the City Hall Building be accepted at the lump sum bid
$6,945.00 and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Morris,
second by DeVries, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof, eicept President
Tingley who voted "no",
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee that the request of the
Board of Park Commissioners to use moneys in the Permanent Improvement Fund budgeted but not
spent for the purchase of a new basketball floor at 'the'Mayo Civic Auditorium be approved, was
read. The moneys to be spent were derived as follows:
.Budget Costs Savings
Repointing Walls $20,000.00 $9;030.00 $10,970.00
Door- Arena North Hall 3,000.00 2,572.00 430.00
Mayo Park - Band Shell 7,500.00 1,000.00 6,500.00
$17,900.00
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Leonard,and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved and the Park Board was authorized to purchase the new basket ball floor.
Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, the meeting was adjourned until 4:00 P. M.
President Tingley called the meeting to order..at 4:00 P.M., all members being present.
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:. Mr. Kendall Heins, member of the City's Insurance Advisory Committee, was present and
stated that the committee had been instructed to survey the possibility of the city taking out
liability insurance to protect itself from claims stemming from falls on streets and videwalks.
He stated that the City now paid about $2400.00 per year for liability insurance which only -
covered the Mayo -Civic Auditorium and F.-E. Williams building. He estimated that the City could
have this protection as well as coverage for sidewalks and streets and all other city buildings
for about $10,000.00 but,said they did not wish to go into more detail work unless the Council
was definitely interested. A motion was made by Leonard, second by DeVries, that the Advisory
Insurance Committee be requested,to proceed and investigate --more fully the cost and coverage
involved and work with the Finance,. Ways & Means Committee and come back with -a recommendation.
All voted in favor thereof.
The applications of Rochester Plumbing & Heating Company for a Hot Water and Steam
Heating Contractors license and a Maater-Plumber's license were each read and upon motion by
Morris, second by -Wilson, the licenses were granted.
The application of, Hobert Vanderburg for a Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating
and Air Conditioning license was, read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, the license
was granted.
The application of Vernon Gatz for a license .to sell cigarettes,was read and -upon
motion by Wilson, second by Wilson, the license was granted.
The contract bonds of Weis Builders, Inc. in the amount of $39,392.00 with United
States Fidelity & Cauualty Company as surety; H. T. Earle, Sr. in the.amount of $6,619.40 with
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as surety; C. K. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. in the amount of
$29,792.90 with Western Surety Company as surety; Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $10,172.70
w6th Western Surety Company; and Quarve & Anderson in the amount of $1,400.40 with Seaborad
Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, the bonds
were referred to the Mayor for his approval.
The bond for lost warrant of Clem LaBarre in the amount of $54.00 was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Leonard, the Bond was approved and the surety thereon accepted and
the City Clerk was instructed to issue a duplicate warrant.
The progress report of the Civil Defense Director for the month of September, 1961
was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of,Municipal Court for the week ending September 22, 1961
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,051.00 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $2,146.00; and for the week ending September 29, 1961 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,974.00 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $3,139.00 were each read, and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the
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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: Ralph.Ellingwood $48.00; Mayo Clinic $108.90; James Wilson,
$19.43; Frank Wilkus $16.50; Mayo Clinic $18.00; Register of Deeds $43.25; Borchert Ingersoll
$12.47; Kathleen Donovan $187.00;.Schmidt Printing $15.40; William Burrows $47.25; Charles
Dornack $48.00; Walter Gordon.$45.60; Garnet Spring $116.65; Quality'Printyers $176.10;
International Association of Assessing Officers $20.00; Mark Gray $109.40; C.-A. Armstrong,
$105.70; Weber & Judd Company $139.75; Donald Mulholland $108.30; Robert Blakely $93.75;
C. 0. Brown Agency $5.00; Miller Davis $8.78; Marie Boltan $24.00; Wong's Cafe $9.00; Olmsted •
Medical Group $17.50; Alfred Nelson $37.20; Bach Music Co. $..50; J. C. Penney Co. $11.70;
James R. Wilson $11.25; Witte Transportation $9.75; Jean Waskowicz $82.15; Thompson Yaeger, Inc.
$11.00; Nelson Tire & Appliance $1.50; Stanley Morris $7.80; Peoples Natural Gas Co. $18.25;
Twin City Testing & Engineering $47.50; and the Johnson Co. $4.93.
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From the Street & Alley Fund: Fire & Safety Inc. $2.25; Farm & Home Distributing Co.
$39.00; Truck Service Co. $2.55; Clutch & Transmission Service $15.04; R. C. Drips Grocer Co. �(
$16.00; Phillippi Equipment $120.33; Clements Ehevrolet Co. $35.62; Pittsburgh Plate Glass, (�
$6.39; National Welding Supply $21.64; H. R. Erickson Machine Co. $7.89.; Werner Transportation
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$5.73; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. $79.60; L. N. Sickels Company $16.50 and Herbert.G. Knopp Agency
$70.00. 1�
From the Fire Protection Fund: City of Rochester, P.U.$182.40; Overhead Door Company,
$72.72; Woodhouse Bros. $4.75; Gross Industrial Towel Service $16.20; United Chemical $86.60;
Stone Oldsmobile $14.00; Weber & Judd $1.96•; Pruetts Laundry, $15.76; Nelson Tire & Appliance
$142.00 and Kenneth Stoltenberg $100.20._
From the Sewer Fund: Fire & Safety, Inc. $9.00; Arrowhead Bearing Inc. $122.83;
Minneapolis Co. $82.85; Woodruff Company $8.29; M. C. Lawlers $15.95 and Woodruff Co.
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From the Music Fund: The Johnson Co. $33.75; National Music Co. $7.84; Yellow Cab
Corp. $2.25; Russell Whelan $15.00; Carl Fischer $180.52; G. Schirmer, Inc. $1.94; The Record
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Hunter $17.73; Herbert G. Knopp $10.82; Harold Cooke $15.85; Theo. Bronson $34.00; Clayton Tiede
$94.00 and Schmidt Printing Co. 42.31. '
From the Parking Meter -Fund: Universal Motors $21.35; Clements Chevrolt $26.57;
Magee Hale Park-O-Meter @21.00 and Gopher Welding $38.85.
From the Park Improvement Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone $11.80.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Witte Transportation $9.25 and.Lovejoy & Sons
$30.00.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and '1
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted: -
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Resolution referring improvement petition for construction of•a watermain and the
grading and surfacing of streets in Bumpus Addition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer. Upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution -adopted.
Resolution investing $50,000.0O Sewer Funds in U., S. Treasury Bills or Notes. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted:
Resolution appropriating $1.687.95 from the•P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
H. T. Earle Sr. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing -and -directing the -Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with Larson Construction Company. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid -of Surety Waterproofing Company for the repointing of the
City Hall -Building. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, resolution adopted. All voted
in favor thereof, except President -Tingley who voted -"no'!.
Resolution appropriating $2,235.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to MacPherson Towne Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $52.936.23 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
the Sinking Fund.• Upon motion by.DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $476.08 from the•Police•Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Cronin Peterson $202.10 and Anderson's Mens Wear $273.98. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $1,480.60 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering
payment made to Cochran & Gillespie— Upon motion by-DeVries, second by Stadler, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $668.13 from the•General Fund; $39.85 from the Fire Fund;
$303.09 from the Police Protection Fund; $15.70 from the Music -Fund and ordering payment made to
N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $476.77 and R. V. Ehrick $550.00. Upon motion by Stadler, second by
Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,318.05 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
A. W. Refining Company ,$741.96.; Viktor 0. Wilson $844.50 and Peoples Coop. Power $1,731.59. Upon
motion by Leonard, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $65.60 from the General Fund; $772.77 from the Street &•Alley
Fund; $275.96 from the Music Fund and ordering payment made to Mobil Oil Company $236.45; E. B.
Ballou $601.92 and Bach Music Co. $275.96. Upon motion by Leonard, second. by Stadler, resolution
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Resolution appropriating $247.82 from the Park Improvement Fund; $683.57 from the
Lighting Fund and $295.69 from the Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to City
of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Leonard, second.by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,284.34 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering paymant made to
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Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, resolution adopted. -
Resolution appropriating $1,882.06 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Olmsted County. Upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,b75.84from,the P:Ic R: Fund and ordering payment.made
Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Morris,,second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $260.27 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to E. C. Bather & Associates. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $42,256.95 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made
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to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution -appropriating $25,815.48 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution $6,182.59 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering made to
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Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Leonard, second,by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution adppropriating $4,373.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $3,938.54 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
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H. T. Earle Sr.',Upon-motion by Leonard, second -by DeVries, resolution adopted.,
Resolution appropriating $1,363.74 from the,P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
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Phillip M. Ryan. Upon motion by, DeVries, second by Leorwd, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,897.84 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
E. J. Vonch and E. J. Mahoney. Upon motion by DeVries,-second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
,Resolution appropriating $3,012.48 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,772.64 from the.Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
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payment made to Daniel M. Robbins. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
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Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the.following claims -were approved and -the
Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make
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From the Police Protection Fund: Dr. T. 0. Wellner, M.D.•$52.50; Byron Brueske $10•.00;
Roy Kingrey, Inc. $6.95; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods $8.56; 0 & B Shoe Store $141.65; M. C. Lawlers $24.86;
Hanny's Mens Wear $36.75; Schiffs Shoes $8.95; State of.Minn. Civil Service $33.00; Cochran &
Gillespie $..95; Universal Motors $24.17; Key Laboratories, Inc. $10.00; S. M. Supply Co. $.53;
Fire & Safety, Inc. $2.50; Joe L. McDermott $65.50; The'.Dayton Co. $4.95; Erickson Petroleum Corp.
$3.74; Cochran & Gillespie.$4.90; Rossi Conoco $35.96; Osco Drug $9.03; Reuben Rieck $65.00;
Peoples Natural Gas Co. $$27.25.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock
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P. M. All voted in favor thereof.
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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,
Wilson.
President Tingley stated this as being the tune and place set for a hearing on the
approval of a plat to be known as Bumpus Addition. There was no one present wishaing to be heard.
The City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
President Tingley stated this as being the time -and place set for a hearing on the
petition for facation of a portion of Willow Street in Northwest Rochester and a portion of 13th
Street Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Wilkus, the hearing was declared officially closed and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a resolution vacating the said street. All voted in favor thereof.
A motion was made by Wilson, second by Morris, that the City Attorney be instructed
to amend the new Electrical Ordinance, Section-7 (c) Circuits and Outlets, that optional use of
U.F. Plastic grounded cable be included with the flex or rigid cable and the same be referred
to the Public Works Committee and the Electrical Inspector. Alderman Stadler stated that he felt
if the ordinance was to be amended it should have been done before the final adoption and in his
opinion no evidence had been presented which showed that the requirements of the code now in
effect were not as good or better than that is- being recommended; he said the increased cost of
the home was the main evidence submitted in objection to the code and'he felt if it was changed
now they would be answering to a pressure group. After further discussion, President Tingley
called for a roll call vote on the motion and Leonard, Morris, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting
"aye" and-DeVries and Stadler voting "no"-, President Tingley declared the motion carried and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the amendment.
The matter of •the proposed change of zoning of. Lots 1, 2 and 3,,B1ock 10, Sunnyside
Addition from a residential to a commercial district was again considered. Mr. Harold Krieger,
Attorney for the petitioner, was present and urged that the zone change be granted. The
recommendation of the City Planning & Zoning Commission that the petition be approved and the
zone change be made was again read. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by Wilson, that
the recommendation of the City Planning & Zoning Commission be approved and the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an ordinance malting the requested zone change. Upon roll call all voted
in favor thereof, except Alderman DeVries who voted "no".
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of National Cash
Register Company in the amount of $3,507.03 for the furnishing of a cash register for use in the
Traffic Violations Bureau was read and,upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and upon roll
call and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
and recommending
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating/that the bid of C.M.Boutelle
received August 7, 1961 for construction of curb and gutter on 13th Avenue N. E. from 14th St.
N. E. to,15th St. N. E. be rejected and thatthis project be abandoned ,was read. A petition was
recirculated on this project after the bids were received and was signed by 8 of the 19 owners
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involved. The recirculated petition was -signed by 8 of the owners of the south 12 lots. and the
description was revised to include only the south 12 lots, not the entire block on which the
hearing and bids were processed. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favori
thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a project be initiated for
improvements on the storm sewer system through the Elton Hills Subidivision, and that the costs
be borne as follows: one-third by the Builder's Land Company, one-third by assessment to benefited
property, and one-third by city funds and further recommend that an agreement between the City and
Builder's Land Company on this matter be executed at the .next Council meeting was read. A motion
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was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the recommendation be approved. Upon roll call all
voted in favor thereof.
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to enter into contract `with Builders Land Company. A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Wilson,
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that the saidjresolution be adopted as read, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof,
President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate without
petition of owners, a local improvement project for the construction of a sidewalk on the north
side of 14th Street N. W. between 11th Avenue N. W. and 16th Avenue N. W. was read. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and upon.roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that the resolution proposing
construction of a sidewalk.on the north side of 14th St. N. W. between llth Avenue N. W. and 16th
Avenue N.. W. was referred to him for preliminary report, he reports that the improvement is
feasible
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construction, the estimated
costs are $4,150.00 was
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recommendation of
the Public Works Committee
that the above project be
constructed with
the costs assessed to the abutting property. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and upon I�
roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
A letter from the Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church requesting permission (!.
to blacktop the East-West alley, west of the Baptist Church between the church and the north- •
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south alley was read and upon,motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and upon roll call and all voting I
in favor thereof, the request was granted, said work to be done under the supervision of the City !�
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Engineer.
The following resolutions were_each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in,favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for.construction of a sidewalk on the north side of 14th Street Northwest between llth Avenue
N. W. dnd 16th Avenue N. W. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, resolution -adopted. Upon
roll call all voted in favor thereof.
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Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications for construction of a sidewalk on the north side of 14th
Street Northwest between llth Avenue Northwest and 16th Avenue Northwest.' Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Stadler, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for construction of
a sidewalk on the north side of 14th Street Northwest between llth Avenue N. W. and 16th Avenue
N. W. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing City Engineer to reconstruct concrete curb abutting Let 10,
Block 26, Head & McMahon's Addition on 7th Avenue and 5th Street Southwest. Upon motion by
DeVries, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of National Cash Register Company for the furnishing of a
cash register for use in the Traffic Violations Bureau. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Wilkus, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Bumpus Addition. Upon
motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain to serve Lot 5,
Allendale Subdivision. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
The following recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by DeVries, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved:
m RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
We, the undersigned members of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee have investiga-
ted and considered the proposal to abolish the Office of City Assessor, under
Section 273.072 Minnesota Statutes, and which proposal was referred to this committee
on October 18th by the Common Council, and hereby find as follows: _
1. That the Common Council does not have the absolute authority to abolish
the office of City Assessor. Such authority is contingent upon the
negotiation of an agreement with the County to transfer the total City
property assessment functions to the County Assessor; that it would
require the permission of the County Board of Commissioners and the
approval of the State Tax Commissioner. The County of Olmsted may or
may not be willing to have its County Assessor assume the function of
initially viewing and appraising all City property. Even if such an
agreement were reached between the Council and Board of County
Commissioners, the City Assessor's Office undertahe law could not be
z abolished until the end of the incumbent's term of office.
2. The County Assessor's Office has not -added the necessary personnel to
undertake the actual viewing and initial determination of property values.
This function is still performed by local assdssors. If the County
Assessor's Office were to take over the basic function of vieweing all
real and personal property in the City of Rochester and assembel the
necessary factual data to make the initial valuation of the property, it
would be necessary for the County Assessor's Office to employ substantially
the same number of persons who are now employed in the City Assessor's
office. The agreement between the.County and the City to transfer this
function to the County Assessor must, therefor, provide for a payment by
the City to the County to defray the added cost of personnel, supplies and
office space to perform this work which is now being done in our City
Assessor's Office. This committee doubts that the County Commissioners
would.be willing to defray this added cost by a general tax levy because
this would lmean that the.residents of the County outisde the City of
Rochester are contributing to the cost of appraising property within the
City, while still paying directly the cost of appraising township and
village property.
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Therefore, it is doutful that any material savings can be realized by transferring
the functions of the City Assessor's Office to the County Assessor.
3. The City Assessor is still under the Charter of the City of Rochester, an elected
official of the City, and as such, is answerable to the electorate for his
valuations. Transferring the functions of the City Assessor's Office to the County
Assessor will place these functions in the hands of a person who is appointed by
the Board of County Commissioners, rather than elected by the people of the City.of
Rochester.
4. Present proceedure under which the City Assessor makes the initial valuation of
property in the City of Rochester and possession by the County Assessor of the
power.to,adjust the City Assessor's valuations, appears to provide the people of
the City of Rochester with a more equitable and reliable assessment proceedure
than would be provided if the entire function were transferred to a single
authority; namely the County Assessor. This is a check and balance type of
proceedure which will promote fair and equitable treatment of city property
owners.
5. In the opinion of the committee, Section 273.072 of the Minnesota Statutes was
intended primarily to authorize small villages and townships having part time
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assessors., to go together and employ a single, experienced assessor to provide
better valuation of property at less cost. Rochester does not fall into this
category both because of its size and the fact thbt it maintains a_full time,.
office and staff.
Therefore, in conclusion of its findings, the Finance, Ways.and Means Committee recommends
to the Common Council of the City of Rochester, that no further action be taken
regarding this proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
/s Stanley M. Morris, Chairman
/s Harold DeVries
/s Frank J. Wilkus"
Mr. H. S. Patterson was present and stated that` he had received a bill from C. M.
lBoutelle for doing work on a driveway, and he has no driveway in front of his place so did not
Ifeil that he should pay this bill. He was told to present his bill to the City Clerk to be
(presented through the regular channels.
A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Wilkus, that the Council ask the Finance,
Ways and LMeans Committee to consider the feasibility of seeking or requiring bonding of consulting ,
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engineering for their services both in terms of performance and liability. All voted in favor of
the motion.
Alderman Stadler introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into contract with the owners of Crescent Park Addition to make certain local
improve
improvements in said Addition, at their own expense, was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Morris, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the resolution adopted.
Alderman Stadler introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into contract with the owners of Wilshire Estates Addition to make certain local
improvements in said Addition, at their own expense, was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the resolution adopted.
Alderman Stadler introduced a resolution vacating a portion of Willow Street in N. W.
Rochester and a portion of 13th Street N. W. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, and upon
`roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota,'Lot Five (5), Allendale
a Sub -Division of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted
County, Minnesota, was given its first reading. i
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all voting in favor I
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thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, -.the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third -and final reading.
A motion was then made by Wilson, second by�Stadler, that the said ordinance be adopt
as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said ordinance dujly
passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the Prupose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land,
the location, size, use and height of buildings on lots, and the density of population within
the City of Rochester, Minnesota (amending Subsection (CZ) of Section 8, SETBACKS OR BUILDING
LINES'AND YARDS) was given its first reading. -
An Ordinance anneking to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands
not exceeding 200 acres in area all being in the west 'one-half of 'Section 12, Township 106
North,. Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Golden Hill Industrial Addition) was given its
third and final reading.
A motion was then made by DeVries, second by Wilkus, that the said ordinance be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion -by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting)
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on October 16, 1961.
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