HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-1962540 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., January 15, : 1962 •
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Minutes,of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of -the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, held in the'Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on January 15, 1962.
Upon motion by Wilson,'second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, Alderman
Morris was appointed as President pro tem.
` Preident pro tem Morris called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following
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members being present: DeVries, Leonard, Morris, Stadler, Wilson., Absent: President Tingley and
Alderman Wilkus.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the minutes of the meeting of January 2, 1962
were approved. All voted in favor thereof.
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President pro tem Morris stated this.as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening bids for Contract No. 1 for construction of a water tank and connecting trunk line for the
low district of the Southeast Service Area. The bids of the following firms were received and
opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the bids
were referred to Agneberg-Sankstone-Forsberg, Engineers; the Superitandent of the.Water-Department
and the Public Works Committee for tabulation and recommendations. I
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Pittsburgh-DesMoines Steel Company $ 84,350.00 $ 107,400.00.
Chicago Bridge &~Iron Company 88,700.00 97,.350000
Graver Tank & Mfg. Company 94,170.00 no bid
President pro tem Morris stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on
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Hearing on the proposed change of zoning from residential to commercial of the lands
located at 1025 - 4th Street Southeast 'from a residential to a commercial district. There was
no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing officially
closed. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning eommission that the zone change be granted
was again read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the recommendation was accepted and
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change.- All
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voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning from residential to industrial district of
the property to be known as Golden Hill Indmstrial Addition. There was no one present wishing to
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be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing officially closed. The recommendation
of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the zone change be granted was again read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. All voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on proposed assessment for grading, base and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, water main and service connections in Northgate 3rd Addition and on 19th Street Northwest
from T. H. 52 to 21st Avenue N. W. in Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. There was no one present 4
wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris, declared the hearing officially closed.
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Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter on the west side 1
of 36th Avenue Northwest from 3rd Street Northwest to 3rd Place Northwest. There was no one
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present wishing to be.heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a'sidewalk on both sides of Cascade
Street Northwest from 13th to,18th Avenue Northwest in.Elton Hills. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared..the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter and sidewalk on
both sides of 4th Avenue Northeast from 15th Street to 16th Street Northeast. There was no one
present.wishing to be heard.. '
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of Fullerton-Elford Trunk Line,Sanitary
Sewer (deferred assessment to Northgate 3rd Addition). There was no one present wishing to be
.heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing'officiaily closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a water tower on the east side of
18th Avenue Northwest (deferred assessment to Northgate 3rd Addition). There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on establishment of a 25 foot minimum building setback line on Lots 1-4 Sehl's
Replat: There was no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the
hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor --
of the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution establishing the said setback lines.
Hearing on approval of the plat to be known and designated as Golden -Hill Industrial
Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the
hearing officially closed. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said Yplat.
Bearing on approval of the plat to be known and designated -as Arend-Dalsbo Addition.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing
officially closed. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, and all voting'in favor thereof,
the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
Hearing on approval of the plat to be known and designated as Sehl's Replat. There was
no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Morris declared the hearing of
closed. Upon mtoion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the City
Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
Hearing on proposed change of zoning from residential to commercial district of the
land lying south of loth Street Southeast, northwesterly of 15th Avenue Southeast and no
of llth Street Southeast. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Schultz, the petitioners, of 1004 - 15th Avenue S. E. 1
were present and stated that they had a potential buyer for this property if it were zoned as
commercial and that was why they had petitioned for the zone change but now the sale was off, the
interested buyers had purchased other property. Mr. Schultz said they did not know if they wanted
the change in zoning or not, as -they felt it would increase their taxes if it was zoned commercial,
and requested that they be given a little more time to think it over. A motion was then made by
DeVries, second by Leonard, that this hearing be continued and the matter be tabled until the
meeting on February 5, 1962 at 7:30 P. M. All voted in favor thereof.
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A letter from Montgomery Ward & Company requesting two loading zones at the south side
of the building located at 101 North Broadway was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by
Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
•A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, requesting approval -for the attendance
and expense for himself, Frank Eaton, Albert Toddie and Robert Toddie at the City and Village
Engineer's Annual Conference at the University of Minnesota on January 30th and 31st was read
and upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, his request was
granted and they were authorized to attend at city expense.
A letter from the Mayor's parking and traffic committee regarding the handling of
parking tickets for convention delegates, etc. was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was, read and upon motion
by DeVries, 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-atitthorize the said Board to sell to
CHAS. DUBINSKY AND COMPANY
approximately ten (10) tons -of copper wire with the insulation burned
pff, and the sale price of the junk copper to be 25.76 cents per pound."
A letter from Mrs. 0. J. Clare of 617 - 1st Street S. W. regarding the problem of cars
parking in front of her property was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from Governor Elmer L. Andersen outlining in part the program of the Federal
Fallout Shelter Survey and urging that Council members attend any meetings set up in connection
with this was read and ordered placed on file. Mayor Smekta reported that he, Alderman Stadler
and the Civil Defense Director had attended one meeting on this, held at the State Hospital on
January 8, 1962.
A letter from Richard Evjen, Chairman of the Armory Board, requesting the annual
maintenance allowance of $250.00 for the year 1962 was read. Upon motion by IA6nard, second
by DeVries, the request was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to -make the payment. All
voted in favor thereof. _
A letter from John R. Perkins requesting permission to.operate an'abmulance in the
City of Rochesterwas read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The petition of Mayo Association to vacate the following described streets in Meadow
Park Addition (Old Lobb Field) was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all
voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission:
(1) That part of Division Street (now known as llth Avenue Southeast)
as"dedicated on the plat of Ireland's First Addition.which lies
south of the south fine, if'extended, of Ireland Avenue (nowt'
known as 13th Street Southeast).
(2) That part of Harriet Avenue (now known as 14th Street Southeast)..
as dedicated on the plat of Ireland's First Addition, which lies
East of the East line if"extended, of Kansas Street (now known
as Fourth Avenue Southeast).
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A petition signed by Elizabeth G. Lowry and First National Bank of Minneapolis to have
the following property annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Wilson, second
by DeVries; and all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
That part of -the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Township 106 North,
Range 14 West, which lies north of the north line of 14th Street
extended East, and west'of the Center line of Highway #63, less the
West 470.0 feet thereof. Being subject to easements given to the
State of Minnesota for Highway purposes.
A petition signed by Mrs. Charles B. Sande, Jr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smalkoski to have the
following described property annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upon ;motion by
DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Commencing at a point on the north line of the NW'k, Section 3,
Township 106, Range 14y 83 rods 2.79 feet west of the Northeast
corner thereof, thence west along the north line of said NWk
8 rods, thence sotith parallel with the east line of said NWk
20 rods, thence East parallel:with the north..line of said NW'J
8 rods, thence north parallel with the east line.of said NWk
20, to the place of beginning. (211 - 20th Avenue S. W.).
A petition signed by Mrs. Charles-B. Sande,. Jr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smalkoski to have the
property located at 211 - 20th Avenue S. W. (described above) changed from a residential to a
commercial district was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all voting in
favor thereof, the petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A petition signed by Joseph C. Weis to have Lot 1 less the west 130.00 feet of Block 1
South Addition to Knollwood Acres, Olmsted County, Minnesota annexed to the City of Rochester
was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A petition signed by Joseph and Eugene Weis to have Lot 13, Block 32, Northern Addition
(29 - 7th Street N. E.) changed from a residential to a commercial district was read and upon
motion by Stadler, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The application of Crossroads Center, Inc. for approval of the Crossroads Center Plat
was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the
application was,referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The application signed by Elizabeth G. Lowry to have the following described property
changed from residential to.commercial district was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by,
DeVries, and all voting -in favor thereof, the same was refferred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
That part of -the Northeast quarter of Section 119 Township 106 North,
Range 14 West which lies North of the North line of 14th Street extended
East, and West of the Center Line of Highway #63, less the west 470.0
feet thereof. Being subject to easements given to the State of
Minnesota for Highway purposes.
The petition signed by F. G. Sell and E. L. Johnson to have the dollowing described -
property annexed to the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard,
and.all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
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That part of the SW'k of section 24, Township 107 North, Range 14
west, in Olmsted County: commencing at the interesection'of the
center line of Hwy 63 and the south line of section 24, running
thence east along the south line of said section 529.65 ft,
thence north along the eastAine of said westk 1961.65 feet,
thence west along north line of said 3/4 204.35 ft. to
center line of Hwy 63 thence southerly along centerline of
said Hwy 1992 ft. to the place of beginning.
A petition to have the following described property changed from a residential to a
commercial district was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and.all*voiing in
favor thereof, the petition wits referred to the Planning'& Zoning Commission:
That part of the -South 3/4 of the West k of the SWA of
Section 24, Township 107, North of Range 14 west in
Olmsted County described as follows: commencing at the
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southeast corner of the westk of the Southwest k of
sa&d sectmpn and rmmm6ng tljemce due north along the
east line of said West k a distance of 1027.12 feet for
a place of beginning, running thence due North along
said East line a distance of 400.6 feet, thence north
88o21` west a distance of 222.41 feet, thence south
10010` west along the east line of Trunk Highway:No. 63
a distance of 413.49 feet, thence due east a distance
of 295.30 feet to the place of beginning. Containing
2.40 acres more or -less. .
A letter from.the Board of Park,Commissioners requesting that in the arrangements for
construction of aparking ramp with the.Rochester Downtown Parking Association that the revenue
from Statutary. Park will be continued to.the Park Department and that control of the area._will
not be lost to this department was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson,_and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the.Finance, Ways and Means Committee to be
studied when.they.meet.with.the ramp committee on Tuesday, January 16, 1962 at 7:30..P. M.
The following letter from Pemberton, Michaels Bishop & Seeger was read and upon motion
I by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was"referred to the
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Planning & Zoning Commission:
"The Honorable Members of the Common Council
City -of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Parking Ramp Construction
Gentlemen:
Our examination of the Plat of the present Municipal Parking Lot No. l
indicates that the alley running between 2nd and3rd Streets S. E. and.immed-
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iately to the west of the proposed ramp garage site is 18 feet wide at its
northern terminus and for -so long as!it runs -adjacent to Lot 7, Block 20,
Moe & Olds Addition to Rochester. However, as the alley passes Lot 4, 3, 2,
and 1 of Block 20 and'at itstsDuthern terminus, it is 30 feet wide. It is
our belief that the present Municipal Parking Lot No. 1 includes and is
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constructed upon the•12 foot strip in excess of the 18 feet. Our advice in
the selection of a ramp site has been that the parking ramp should be
placed as near as possible to the west edge of the present Municipal,Parking
Lot No. 1. For this reason we will seek to vacate that portion of the
platted alley in excess of 18 feet.
Mr. R. V. Ehrick has suggested, in the interest of expediting matters,
that we inform the Common Council that a petition is being prepared to vacate
that portion of the alley and that we request the Common Council to refer
this matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance of its receipt
of the petition.
We therefore request the Common Council to so refer this matter.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
e Yours very truly,
PEMBERTON MICHAELS BISHOP & SEEGER
J 1s Michael A. Berens
The feasibility report submitted by Harold Moe, Superintendent of Electric Department, f
on "Part 2 of Replacement and Improvement of Street Lighting System in the Downtown Business
District" was presented and President pro tem Morris ordered the same placed on file.
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The claim of injury of Raymond E. Dornink sustained from a fall in front of Penney's
store on South Broadway was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all voting
in favor thereof, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
A letter from Fred Schroeder of the Samaritan Hotel stating that he would like to
acquire an "off sale" liquor license when one is available was.read and President pro tem Morris
ordered the -same placed on file.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that.they had
considered the petition to annex lands to be known as Crescent Park 3rd Addition and.recommending
that the petition as amended by approved was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard,
and all voting in favor the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare an ordinance annexing the said lands.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning on Lot 2, Block 8, Ireland's First Addition from
residential to multiple dwelling district (S.W. corner of llth Ave. S.E. and 12th St.,S. E.)
and recommending that the petition -be granted approval was read and upon motion`by DeVries,
second by Leonard, and all.voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and a
hearing on, same was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on February 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the proposed construction plan by the Minnesota Highway Department for the improvement
to North Broadway from 14th Street N. E. to the north as it relates to the need for public
street accesses as proposed on the unofficial thoroughfare plan for the City --of Rochester;
recongnizing the need for the future extension of 14th Street N. E. to the west from North
Broadway, thq recommend that provision for this opening should be made on this proposed;
construction plan, was read. -Mr. Tom Moore, Planning Director, stated that they had reviewed
the plan as submitted and felt that some provision should be made to leave an -opening to extend
14th St* west of Broadway before construction began. A motion was made by Wilson, second by
Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, that this matter be referred to the Public Works
Committee, the City Engineer and Planning Director for the purpose of some decision as to the
desirability of extending;l4th Street.
A five minute recess was declared at.9:10 P. M. The meeting was called to order again
at 9:15 P.M.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to annex lands to be known as Crossroads Center and recommending that the
annexation be granted approval was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney -was instructed to
prepare an ordinance annexing the said lands.
The recommendation of .the City Planning and Zoning Commission, stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Crossroads Center and recommend that fifter the property is
officially annexed to the City .of Rochester the plat be granted preliminary approval subject to
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the following conditions, was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting
in favor thereof the recommendation was accepted:
1. Utility easements shall be provided as requested by the utility companies
concerned and shown on the'map on file.in-the.Planning Commission's Office.
2. Easements will also have to be provided".for the sanitary sewer which is in
place and for any needed public storm sewer or public sanitary sewer
construction necessary to develop this property.
3. In order to provide for the efficient movement of traffic in this area the
access points to this property, from U.S. 63 and U.S."14-52 shall be at
-existing public streets only. One access shall be.provided at 14th St. S.W. and
one shall be provided either at 3rd Ave. S. W. or between 3rd and 4th'Ave. S.W.
4. In order to provide for and maintain the traffic capacity of the highways
the remaining highway frontage shall be designated as "limited access" or
"no access", on.the plat.
The recommendation of the.City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
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reviewed the land use change being proposed for property to be known as Crosscoads Center, and
.recommend that after this property is officially annexed to the City of Rochester a change in
zoning district should be initiated under the provisions of Section 11 (al Ordinance No. 558,
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changing this property from residential district to commercial.district was read and upon motion
by Wilson,.second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted
and a hearing on the proposed zone change was set for 7:30 P. M. on February 19, 1962.
Alderman,Wilson introduced an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance annexing to the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land not exceeding.Two Hundred Acres in area, all
being in the Northeast One -Quarter of Section Eleven, Township One Hundred .Six North, Range
Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota," which was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and,upon roll call,and all voting in favor
thereof, the tules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. _.
Upon motion by Wilson, second,by DeVries, 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 DeVries, that the said ordinance be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem-Morris declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Mr. Tom McDonald, President of the Board pf_Park Commissioners, was.present and
stated that it was not the intention or desire of the Park Board to stand.in the way of municipal
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progress, however, in this case where it might affect the.park system, we view with alarm and
concern, in this case it is the drainage of surface water from the Crossroad Center that might
affect the golf course. He said the Park Board is aware that it could cause damage:from
drainage of surface water and therefore they recommend that the Council consider very seriously
whatever steps might be necessary,to adequately provide that water be.drained away so it does not
interfere with the operation of Soldiers Field Golf Course; we want to make you aware,of the fact
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that this exists.
The recommendation of the, City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the situation that exists in Northeast Rochester wherein approximately 67 acres of land
are surrounded by the city limits .and note that in recent months a house has been constructed on
land in this area under a township building.permit and that apparently further development of the
was read. In as much as this land is surrounded by the city limits, and ..
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present Minnesota Statute permit a municipality to annex lands which are surrounded by the
corporate limits, they recommend that the Common Council initiate the necessary'legal procedure
to annex this entire area to the City of Rochester. A motion,was made by Wilson, second by
DeVries, that the recommendation be denied. Mr. Larry McCaleb was present and protested the
annexation of the total 67 acres on the grounds that it would cost to much to develop it. He
said he had petitioned for one lot to be annexed and had an option on more of the hand in this
area now owned by Harold Whiting that he would annex at a later date. Mr. Don Whiting was also
present and affirmed that Mr. McCaleb had an option on land owned by his father and also stated
that his father was opposed to annexing at this time because of the high cost od development.
Alderman Stadler stated that he did not think the Council should be annexing one lot at a time
as was requested by Mr. McCaleb and did not think homes should be built on the edge of the city
and then annexed. Mr.. Joe Cooley a member.of the Planning and Zoning Commission was present and
recommended that the total 67 acres be annexed. Alderman Leonard stated that for the purpose of
trying to accomplish a general development plan for this entire area, he thought it would be
desirable if all the owners would get together to devise a general development pland and present
it to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Township Board for approval and then have it
registered as an official map from this area; he further proposed that owners take steps
immediately to do this and therefore made a motion that this be tabled. Alderman Stadler
seconded the motion and upon roll call, DeVries, Wilson and Morris voting "no" and Leonard and
Stadler voting "aye", President protem Morris declared the motion lost. A vote was then called
for on the original motion that this recommendation be denied, and upon roll call DeVries, Wilson
and Morris voting "aye" and Leonard and Stadler voting ''no", President pro tem Morris declared
motion carried and the recomendation denied.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of McCaleb Estates and find that this property contained'in the
plat is outside of the City of Rochester and wished to point out that the City has no authority
to approve plats which are outside of the City limits in townships which have elected to approve
plats and therefore refer the plat of McCaleb Estates back to the Council without action.at this
time, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
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reviewed the petition to annex one lot located 100 feet north of Lot 5, Peck's 4th Addition (the
last house on the west side of 9th Ave. N. E. north of 17th St. N. E.) and found the following:
(1) the house was built recently under a township building.permit subject to the provision that
it could not be occupied until suitable sewer and water service were made available and (2) the
land is located in the area, northext, which is surrounded by the city and the City Planning and
Zoning Commission has preveiously recommended the annexation of this entire area on two occasions;
and therefore refer this petition for annexation back to the eouncil without action, was read.
Upon motion by Stadler, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof,.the recommendation was
ordered placed on file.
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The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating -that they had -
reviewed the petition to change the zoning on parts of Lots 1 and 2 aid all of Lot 6, Block 10,
Golden Hill Addition from residential district to commercial district and recommend that this
petition be denied because it contains lands which do -not front on U. S. 63 (South Broadway) was
read. Upon motion -by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the land use and zoning situation as -it exists on Block 10-, Golden Hill Addition and
recommend that the Common Council initiate a change in zoning on Lots 10 2 and 3, Block 10,
Golden Hill Addition from residential district to commercial district, was read. Upon motion by
DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was -approved and
a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on February 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Crescent Park 3rd Addition and recommend that when this property
is annexed to the City the -plat be granted preliminary approval, was read. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Meadow Park First Addition and find that this plat conforms with
the preveiously approved General Development Plan and therefore recommend that the portion of this
plat which is within the City of Rochester be granted preliminary approval,`was read. They also
pointed out that it will be necessary for the owners to petition for the vacating of certain
portions of Harrieett Avenue (14th St. S. E.) and Division Street 111th Ave. S. E.) before a final
plat can be approved. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Alexander's Replat and recommend that the plat as revised
December, 1961 be granted preliminary approval, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
s The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning on certain lands lying in the NWk Section 33 and the
NEk of Section 32, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, from residential district to the multiple
dwelling district, commercial district and industrial district and recommend that the petition be
approved was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard,.and�all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on February 19, 1962.
The report of the City Engineer stating that he had -reviewed the petition for a curb
and gutter on the south side of 13th St. N.E. abutting Lot `4, Block 37, Northern Addition and
found the same to -be in proper form, signed by all of the property owners, and recommending that
this project is feasible and recomending its construction, estimated cost to be $704.00 was read
together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the -above project be
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constructed with the cost to be assessed against Lot 40 Block 37, Northern Addition. Upon motion
by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the petition for si'dewalk,on..both.sides
of-.13th.`..Avenue::N =,W.z�from-.122nd Street N. W,. to Cascade Street N. W. had been examined and found
to be in proper form,.and to be signed:by 37 of the 54 property owners (50.5%) of frontage
property, that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, the estimated cost
$13,800, was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the
above project be constructed with the costs to be assessed against the abutting property served.
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
was approved.
The report of the City Engineer stating that.the petition for construction of a
sidewalk on the east side of 14th Avenue Northwest from Elton Hills Drive�to Cascade Street had
beentexamined and found to be in proper form, and to be signed by 10 of the 14 property owners,
that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, the estimated cost $39030.00
was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the above project
be constructed with the cost to be assessed against Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 11,
Elton Hills 2nd Sub -Div; Lots,2, 3, 40 5, and 6, Block 4, Elton Hills 1st'Replat. Upon motion
by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the petition requesting construction of a
sidewalk on the northside of 18k Street Northwest from 19th Avenue Northwest to 18th Avenue
Northwest had been examined and found to be in proper .form, signed by 9 of the 14 property
owners, that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, estimated cost is
$2,290.00 was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the above
project be constructed with the_cost to be assessed against lots 16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Block 20 Sunset Terrace.. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler,
and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the petition requesting.grading.and.sur
ing of the alley in Block 3, Conley's Addition, extending:.east from North --South alley.had.been
examined and found to be in proper form, signed by 6 of the 14 owners, that the improvement is
deasible and recommend its construction principally because this entire block is zoned
industrial, and the commercial and industrial use of this land needs an alley to serve this
commercial use, estimated cost is $1,200,00 was read together with the•recommendation.of the
Public Works Committee that the above project be constructed with -the entire cost being assessed
againstthe abutting properties in accordance with the benefits received. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof,, the recommendation was approved.
The report of the City Engineer stating that the petition requesting that the alley
north of 8th Street S. W. in Block 9, Head and McMahon's Addition (the north and south alley) be
blacktopped had been examined and found to be in rproper form, signed'by 5 of the 5 property
owners, that the improvement is feasible and recommends its.construction, the estimated cost to
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above project be constructed with'the cost to be. -assessed against the.abutting property:served.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by-DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved: '
The recommendation.of.the Public Works Committee that.the.proposed Ordinance providing
for Removal of Snow, ice, Dirt and Rubbish from sidewalks, etc...be adopted,,without.Section 6
(penalty) was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation -was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare and Ordinance
leaving out Section 6 (penalty).
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate -without
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petition the local improvement project entitled "Improvements to Storm Sewer System -in Elton Hills
Subdivisions" and refer it to Toltz, King, Duval, Anderson and Associates (Consulting Engineers)
for feasibility report, this project was previously recommended on October 2, 1961 and an
agreement with Builders Land Company regarding participation in the costs is being prepared, was
read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
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communication of Kenneth Tomnitz relative to meter parking near St. Mary's Hospital and recommend-
ing that the present sixtyh (60) minute meters now in use -in this area at the present time be
continued; was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Stadler; and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety that the office of the City Engineer make
studies of (1) llth Avenue N. W: and Center Street and-(2) llth Avenue Northwest and 2nd Street,
to determine whether or not warrants exist for installing traffic signals at these locations
was read and upon motion by Stadler, second by DeVries, the recommendation was approved and the
City.Engineer was instructed to make the study.. Y
The recommendation of.the Public Safety Committee stating that they had received
testimony on franchise matters relating to taxi cabs and that there was considerable lack of
common agreement.in some of these areas,and they recommend that this matter be heard'by the
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lind all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and the Alderman at large was
requested to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
request of KWEB Radio for a reserved parking space on 2nd Street•S. W.- near the Northwestern
National Bank Building, for the purpose of better•news coverage and recommending that their request
be granted was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all voting iri favor thereof,
the recommendation was,approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
making the cahange.
T*,,recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the diagonal parking now in
existence.on-the.east side of 2nd Avenue Northwest near Center'Street be.changed to parallel and
that the -City Attorney prepare the neessary resolution was read amd ibon motion by DeVries,
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second by Wilson and all voting in favor thereof,' the recommendation was approved and theCityl
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution making this change effective. ,
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the first three (3) spaces on
the North side of 3rd Street Southwest,,East of the alley, behind the City Hall, be reserved
for police vehicles only to relieve the congestion which exists in this alley because of -the
lack of suitable parking 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 a passenger loading zone be
established in front of the premises known as the Center House, 303 West Center Street, for a
distance of twenty-five feet, more or less,'was reed. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadl
and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was -approved and the City Attorney was
instructed to draw the necessary resolution to make this change effective.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Chicago Bridge and
Iron Company be accepted for Contract #1 for construction of a water tank and connecting trunk
line sewer for the low district of the southeast service area as follows: Alternate #A -
500,000 gallon Torosperoidac Type Elevated Tank and Tower set.on 8 tublar columns in the
of $88,700.00 was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson and all voting in favor
thereof the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee that Mr. Harold,Cooke
be granted an extension past his normal retirement date of April 1, 1962 to April 1,-1963 as
the job of music director'is unique in City employment and that persons possessing these skil
and talents are in scarce supply was read. Upon motion by'DeVries, second by Leonard and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
Alderman DeVries introduced an "Ordinance Amending an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
for the Purpose of Promoting Health, Safety,. Order, Convenience and General Welfare by Re-
gulating the Use of Land, the Location, Size, Use and Height ,of Buildings and the Arrangement
of Buildings on Lots, and the Density of Population Within the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
All in Accordance with a Comprehensive Plan"'J(Changing parts of Lots 2, 3 and 6, Block 41
Morse & Sargents' Addition to a commercial district) which was given its first reading. Upon
motion by DeVries, second by Stadler and upon roll call and•all voting in favor thereof, the
rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.• Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Morris 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 made by Leonard; second
by DeVries, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof,
President protein Morris declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson and upon roll call and all voting in favor
the rules were suspended and
thereof/"An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, Certain Platted Land -Known
as Lot 1; Auditor's Plat "D", Olmsted County, Minnesota" (Barrett's Addition) was given.its
third and final reading: A -motion was then made by DeVries, second by Morris, that the said
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the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Wilson again brought up the matter of the petition to annex one lot 100' north
of Lot 5, Peck's 4th Addition which had been submitted by Larry McCaleb. He said he felt this
land should be annexed as the„house had already been built and if he were not provided with sewer
and water he would probably install a septic tank. He then moved that an ordinance be prepared
by the City Attorney annexing this land. President pro tem Morris declared his motion lost for
want of a second. A.motion was then made by Stadler, second by Leonard, that this matter be
tabled,. waiting the acceptance of the pending development plan of the overall plan of this area.
Upon roll call DeVries, Leonard, Stadler and Morris voting "aye" and Wilson voting "no." Presi-
dent pro tem Morris declared the motion carried.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, presented a draft of an ordinance requiring property owners
to clear abutting,sidewalks of snow and ice or be assessed for the cost of same. He was instructed
to prepare an ordinance for study of the Council.
Alderman Leonard was excused at this time.
The applications of Adeline Grothe for a license to sell soft drinks and cigarettes at
retail were each read and upon motion by DeVries., second by Morris and all voting in favor there-
of, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Smith Electric Company, Inc, for an Electrical Contractor's License,
of W. T. Smith for a Master Electrician's License and of Leon H. Vroman and William E. Grimm
for a Journeyman Electrician's license were each read and upon motion by Stader, second by
Wilson and all voting in favor thereof., the licenses were granted.
The license bond of W. T. Smith,in the amount of $1,000,00 with the Employers' Liability
Assurance Corporation, Ltdo as surety was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries
and all voting in favor thereof, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of December, 1961 was presented and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Building Inspector showing $397..00 collected for building permits
issued, of the Electrical Inspector -showing $150.75 for electrical permits issued, of the
Plumbing Inspector showing $495.00 collected for plumbing permits issued, of the heating
Inspector showing $391.00 collected for heating permits issued and $18.94 collected for sign
permits issued during December, 1961 were each presented and the same was prdered placed on
file.
The annual report of .the Inspection Department for 1961 was presented and the.same was
ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending January 5, 1962 showing
$2,836.00 collected for criminal fines and costs and civil fees received and total remitted to
the City Treasurer $2,231.00 for the week ending January 12th, 1962 showing $3,057.00 collected
for criminal fines and costs and civil fees received and total remitted to the City Treasurer
$2,657.00 were each read and having been approved by.the City Attorney, the same were ordered
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The report of the Public Examiner was presented and President pro tem Morris ordered
the same placed on file and the Aldermen were informed that they could study same in the City
Clerk's Office if.they so desire.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof,, President pro tem Morris declared the said resolut
duly passed and adopted:
Resolutionauthorizing and directing the City.Clerk to advertise for proposals for
the furnishing of gasoline for use in the various departments - 1962. Upon motion by Stadler,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution establishing precincts in the Six Wards of the City of Rochester and des-
ignating polling places for 1962 Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted
Resolution appointing election judges -for 1962. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVties, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility
report and recommendation for the following improvements: Curb and gutter construction at 2215
Service Road Highway 52 North on Lots 4 - 10 inclusive, Block 2 Northgate 3rd Addition. Upon
motion by,DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for the following local improvement: Construction and reconstruction of concrete
sidewalks at various locations in Southeast Rochester - Sidewalk Project 1-1961. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local
improvement: Construction and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks at various locations in
Southeast Rochester - Sidewalk Project 1-1961. Upon motion.by DeVries, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local
improvement: Construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain,.storm sewer, service connections,
grading and surfacing in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries,
resolution adopted.
- Resolution.declaring.cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess
ment for the following local improvement: Construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain, storm
sewer, service connections, grading and surfacing in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition. Upon motion t
,Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvement: Part 2 of
Replacement and Improvement of Street Lighting System in Downtown Business District. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the following local improvements: Con-
struction of a curb and gutter on the West side of 36th Avenue Northwest from 3rd Street-N.W.
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to 3rd Place Northwest. Upon motion by DeVries, second by -Wilson, resolution adopted.
• Resolutions levying special assessments for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides
of Cascade Street Northwest 13th Avenue to 18th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second
by DeVries; resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the following local improvements: Construct-
ion of a curb and gutter and a sidewalk on both sides of-4th Avenue Northeast from 15th Street
Northeast to 16th Street Northeast. Upon motion by DeVries, second by_Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution establishing minimum setback lines on Lots 1 thru 4, Sehl's Replat. Upon
motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.,
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as GOLDEN HILL INDUSTRIAL
ADDITION. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as AREND-DALSBO ADDITION.
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson; resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as SEHL'S REPFAT. Upon motion
by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public -Utility Board -to -enter into contract with CHAS.
DUBINSKY AND COMPANY: Upon motion by-DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted:
Resolution granting public dance permit to Rochester IBM Club. Upon motion by Wilson,
.second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution investing $200,000':00 of Sinking -Fund and $200,000.00 Permanent Improvement
monies in U.-Se-Treasury Notes and Bills. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries,-resolution
adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assess-
ment'for the following local improvement: Construction -of a watertower to be located on the east
side of 18th Avenue Northwest approximately 1250 feet north of the present city limits together with
the necessary trunk line to connect said water .tower with the city system on 18th Avenue North—
west. (Deferred Assessment to Lot 5, Allendale Subdivision). Upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for the following local improve-
ment:.Construction of a watertower to be located on the east side of 18th Avenue Northwest app-
roximately 1250 feet north of the present city limits together with the necessary.trunk line to
connect said -water tower with the City System on 18th Avenue Northwest (Deferred Assessment to
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Lot 5, Allendale Sub -Division.) Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report -and recommendation
for the following improvement: Improvement to Storm Sewer System in Elton Hills Subdivision.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report,
ordering a -public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to
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the following improvements:.Blacktopping of the alley north of 8th Street Southwest in Block 9,
Head & McMahon's Addition (the north and south alley). Upon motion by DeVries, second by
Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary'report,1
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in.respect to
the following improvement: Grading and surfacing of the alley in Block 3, Conley's Addition,
extending East from North -South alley. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution,
adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in
z respect to the following improvement: Construction of a sidewalk on the north side of 18k
Street Northwest from 19th Avenue Northwest to 18th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering apublic hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in re
to the following improvement: Construction of a sidewalk on the East side of 14th Avenue North-1
west from Elton Hills Drive to Cascade Street. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resol-
ution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report
ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to
the following improvement: Construction of a sidewalk on both sides of 13th Avenue Northwest
from 22nd Street Northwest to Cascade Street Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in
respect to the following improvement: Construction of a'curb and gutter'on the south side of
13th Street Northeast abutting Lot 4, Block 37, Northern Addition.. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company for the following local
improvement: Contract No. 1 for the construction of a water tank and connecting trunk line for
the low district of the Southeast Service Area Rochester, Minnesota.' Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,048.54 from the General Fund, $3,835.45 from the S & A
Fund, $1.20 from the Fire Protection Fund, $801.60 from.the Sewer Fund, $152.70 from the Bridge
Fund, $223.28 from the Police Protection Fund, $235,64 from the Parking Meter Fund .and $90.00
from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Street & Alley Fund, $5,493.45,
H & H Electric, $288,56; National Bushing $228.91 and Quality Printers, $377.49. Upon motion by
DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $685.99 from the P.- I. R. Fund, $11,080.00 from the Fire
Protection Fund and $846.10 from the Police -Protection Fund --and ordering payment-madeto
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Street & Alley Fund, $685.99; Public Utility Fund, $11,080.00 and Postier & Eggers Company,
$846.10. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $16,45 from the General Fund, $405,28 from the Street.& Alley
Fund, $104.73 from the Fire Protection Fund, $149.62 from the Sewer Fund and $7.50 from the
Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Clements Chevrolet Company, $208.91; Park- _
hill Brothers, $203.63 and General Trading Company, $271.04. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,348.99 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Weis Builders. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $290.70 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $878.52 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Ellerbe & Company. Upon -motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,997.49 from the P. I. R. Fund and $1,253.08 from the
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DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolutuion appropriating $17,151.69 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made !
to Palda & Sons, Inc. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson,.resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,000.00 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to
Naegele Sign Company. Upon motion by DeVries,.second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $421.16 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to `
C. M. Boutelle & Sons. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $2,556.72 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering f
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payment made to Rochester Wood Specialties, $1,651,50 and Ellerbe &.Company, $905.22. Upon
' motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,091.80_from.the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment.
made to H & H Electric Company, $411.95, Magee Hale Park-0-Meter Company, $415.90 and Gopher
i Stamp Company, $263.95. Upon motion by DeVries,.second by Wilson, resolution adopted..
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International Salt Company, $373.45. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $.63,125.67 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
Hydrite Chlorine Corporation $429.00, Rochester Materials Company, $220o4O and Sinking Fund,
$62,476.260 Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,033.58 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment
made to Fullerton Lumber Company, $552.21; Leon Joyce Construction Company, $1,775,75; National
Cash Register Company, $900.00 and Brise.Steel,.$825.62. Upon motion by Wilson, second by i
DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $735039 from the P. H.& W. Fund and $1,349.40 from the M.C.A.
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Fund and ordering payment made to V. Mueller & Company, $473.04; N. W. Bell Telephone Company
$262.35 and Park Department $1,349.40. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution
adopted. .'
Resolution appropriating $719.24 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Frederick Post Company, $427.00 and Herbert G. Knopp Agency, $292.24. Upon motion by DeVries,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $.15,362.64 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and $24,538.
from the -Sinking Fund and ordering payment made to P. I. R. Fund, $14,996.32; Park Department
$366932 and Permanent Improvement Fund, ($24,538.58. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $210.15 from the General Fund, $18.95 from the Street &
Alley Fund, $39.85 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,663.39 from the,Sewer Fund, $9,104.55 fron
the Lighting Fund and $71.10 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to
N.W. Bell Telephone Company, $382.00, City of Rochester, P. y., $8,963.70 and City of Rochester,)
P..-U., $1,762.29. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
The following letter was read:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota RE: Width Approval,.
2'nd'St. S.W.-3rd to 250' W. of 4th Ave.
6th St. S.W.-2nd to 4th Ave.
Gentlemen: 3rd Ave. S.W.-5th to 6th St.
'In addition to the 4th Ave. S.W. p`roject submitted January 2, 1962, I am
enclosing for your' consideration and approval or revision, our proposed width
on the above described paving projects:
3rd Ave. -S.W.-. between 5th and 6th St. S.W..
Widen frdm present roadway 'of 27 feet to 40 foot width, 20 feet on each side
of center -line. This will narrow the existing boulevards on each side by
6k feet, but will still leave a 9 foot wide boulevard on each side. It will
not require removal of existing sidewalks.or boulevard trees.
6th St. S.W..from 2nd Ave. S.W. to 4th Ave. S.W.-
This is a primary 2-way street. We propose to widen the roadway from its
present 30-foot width to 44 feet - 22 feet each side of center line. This.
will narrow the present boulevards by 7 feet on each side. It will also
require reconstruction of most, of the existing sidewalks and removal, of
most or all of the trees. The location of the sidewalks will not change.
2nd 'St. S.W.
(a) from 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. S.W.
Widen from existing 40-foot roadway to 70 feet -35 feet each side of
center line.
(b) from 4th Ave., to, 5th Ave. on the north side of 2nd St.
Widen from existing 40 foot to roadway 60 feet - 30 feet on each
side of center line. .Will cause removal of trees in north boulevard
in front of Junior College building.
Respectfully,
s/C.A.Armstrong
City Engineer".
Another.letter from C.-A. Armstrong submitted to the ,Council on January 2, 1962 was
also brought up. .The Alderman at'Large was requested to'include this for A discussion 1t a
meeting that he would arrange on taxicabs.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, the meeting was adjourned.
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