HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-1962'602 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, I�
held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on March.5, 19620'
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President Tingley called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following �++
members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVries, Leonard, Wi.lkus, Wilson. (Alderman �I
Stadler arrived at 2:30 P. M. and Alderman Morris, arrived at 4:00 P. M.)..
Upon motion by Wilson,'second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes j
of the meeting of February 19, 1962 were approved. i
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President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening bids for the following projects:
Bids for furnishing Chlorine Feeding Equipment at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The
bids of Wallace Tiernan Inc. in the amount of $1,770.00 and Davco, Inc. in the amount .of
$1,765.000 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all
present voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee, City
Engineer and Superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing Two 2'k ton dump trucks for the Street & Alley Department. The
bids of Truck Service Company in the amount of $6,484.00; Clements Chevrolet Company in the
amount of $6,781.60; Universal Motors, Inc. in the amount of $6,749.00 and Allen Truck &
Implement Company in the amount of $6,744.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by
DeVries, second by Leonard, and all present voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to
the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing Two 4-5 Cu. Yd. Dump Boxes for. the Street and Alley Department.
The bids of Smith, Inc. in the amount of $1,570.00; Power Brake & Equipment Co. in the amount of
$1,767.50 and L. L. Dwwey Company in the amount of $1,890.00; Clements Chevrolet Co. $2,096.00;
Chas. Olson & Son
Chas. Olson & Sons, Inc. $1,930.00,.were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries,
second by Leonard, and all present voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public
Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing one 2k ton yard tractor shovel for the City Dumping Grounds. The
bids of Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc. in the amount of $19,990.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. in the
amount of $16,650.00 and Phillippi Equipment Company in the amount of $19,698.00 were each
received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all present voting in
favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabula-
tion and recommendation.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Joe Rockenbach of 727 - 14th Street Northwest as a
members of the Recreation Board - at large, term of office to be for two years or until January 1,
1964 was.read and,upon motion,by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all present voting in favor
thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Ralph Ellingwood of 3928 Third Street Northwest, as a
member of the Recreation Board from the Third Ward, term of office to be for two years or until
January 1, 1964 was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all present voting
the appointment was confirmed.
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The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Clifford M.,Johnson of- 324 - 14th Street Northeast as a
.member of the Recreation Board from the.Fifth Ward, term of office to be for two years or until
January-1, 1964 was read and upon motion by Leonard, second.by DeVries, and all present voting in
favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. I. Calvin Haass of 1022 - 5th Avenue Southeast as a
member of the Recreation Board from the First Ward, term of office to be for two years or until
January 1, 1964 was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all present voting in
favor thereof, the appointment was confirmed.
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The Mayor's appointment of Mr. John Brengman of 1248 Fifth Avenue Southeast ar, a member)
of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three years, or until December 31, 1964, was
read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Kenneth Rohde of 1418 Ninth Avenue Northwestcas a member
of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three years, or -until December 31, 1964, was
read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilkus, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Joe Cooley of 3929 Third Place Northwest as a member of
the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three years, or until December•31, 1964, was
read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilkus, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
appointment was confirmed.
Alderman Stadler arrived at 2:30 P. M.
A notice of claim for damages against the City of Rochester by Mrs.. Marie Tierney of
509 East Center Street for personal injuries sustained by her on January 31, 1962 as a result of
a fall on a defective public sidewalk, in the amount of $50,000.009.was read and upon motion by
Stadler, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor thereof, the claim was referred to the
City Attorney.
A summons and complaint of Clarence Edward Wollner for personal injuries sustained by
him on January 25, 1962 as a result of a fall on the sidewalk at 2nd Avenue and Center Street
Northwest was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, and all present voting in favor
thereof, the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
A letter from Tom 0. Moore, Planning Director, requesting approval of the appointment
of Mr. William Kroll as Associate Planner was read and the same was referred to the Finance, Ways
and Means Committee for recommendation.
Letters from the Rochester League of Women Voters; the Exchange Club of Rochester; and
Rochester Home -Builders favoring the adoption of a Comprehensive Master Plan for the City were
each read and the same were ordered placed on file. Alderman DeVries presented a newspaper flipp-
ing from the Minneapolis Tribune which discussed legal shortcomings on a similar proposed ordinance
for the City of Minneapolis, this article was referred to the City Attorney for study and
investigation.
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A letter from R. M. Van Horne,,CiVil Defense Director,'.requesting permission to
attend the United States Civil Defense Council to be held on March 12-13, 1962 at Washington, D.C.
was read and upon motion by.Stadler, second,by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, his
request was granted.
A letter requesting permission for C. A• Armstrong and Mark R. Gray for permission
to attend the Minnesota Chapter Meeting of tie American Public Works Association in Minneapolis
on March.15, 16 and 17, 1962 was read and,upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, and all
voting in favor thereof, the iequest.was granted and they were authorized to attend at city
expense.
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A letter requesting permission for Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk and Geraldine
Bielenberg, Deputy City Clerk, to attend the:Clerks and Finance,.Officers.School to.be.held on
March 15.and 16, 1962 at the University of Minnesota was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the request,was granted and they were authorized to
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A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof,
that the Mayor, Aldermen and Aldermen -elect be authorized to attend the short course at the
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Continuation Center at the University of Minnesota on March 15 and 16, 1962'at city expense, if
they so desired.
The following resolution adopted,by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion i
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by DeVrief, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was approved: I
"WHEREAS, on February 6th 1962 bids were opened for the furnishing of one
(1) carload (approximately 40,000 pounds) of aluminum conductor and
"WHEREAS, the General Electric Supply Company submitted the low bid in the j
amount of $11,493.66 and
"WHEREAS, the General Electric Supply Company has asked that Item 3 in their
bid be changed from $277.47 to $2,774.72 and that the total of their bid be
changed to $13,990.91 due to an error in preparing the bid and
"WHEREAS, the Public Utility Board is of the opinion that such was the
actual circumstance, -
"THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board
that the Common Council be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with the Westinghouse Electric Supply Company,
the next lowest responsible bidder at a contract price of THIRTEEN THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY THREE CENTS (139869.73)."
The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was then read: I
"Hon. Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
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The Park Board as a whole are so elated over the fact that -we will have a new
equipment garage -and maintenance headquarters for the Park system, and are so
appreciative of the efforst you gentlemen exhibited in figuring out the �f
finances to such an extent that there is money available for our need, that we 1�
feel that we must keep you informed as to our progress on this project.
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The Park Department personnel has designed a building comprising 7,200 sq. feet if
for the garage and maintenance haedquarters. The job of providing the 1
architectural services was turned over to Ellerbe & Co. This company is working if
with a committee of the Park Board and the Park Department personnel and now
have settled on a building of 6,000 sq. ft. and immediately adjoining that is II
an office building of 1,500 sq. ft. This will include a general office, two I�
private offices and an assembly room and the necessary sanitary facilities. I;
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The Ellerbe & Co. representatives will have final.plane and specifications for I
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the entire Board'+s approval on Mirchl6th. We hope to advertise for bids
immediately following that meeting and let our contract on as early a date
as possible.
We will keep you -informed of our progress from time to t&me.
Respectfully yours,
/s T. M. McDONNELL,
Alderman Wilkus stated that it was his.understanding that if and -when the highway building on
4th Street Southeast was purchased it was to be used by all departments of the City, including
the Park Department. He said the matter of construction a park building had been voted on by
the people and turned down and he did not feel the Council should go ahead and budget mono* for
something the people had voted down; he said he would be in favor of giving the Park Board
specific.instructions to stop plans for this building,and on a temporary basis they could go to,'
the North Broadway warehouse until other space is available. President Tingley stated he also
felt if the voters had turned this down it did not seem sensible for them to go ahead and build.)
Mayor Smekta suggested that the Park Board and Common Council get together before any decision
is made. A motion was then made by DeVries, second by Wilkus, that the Park Board hold up on
their buildingplan until h p they meet with the Common Council for further discussion. Upon roll
call DeVries, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye" and Leonard and Stadler voting "no",
President Tingley declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Wilkus, second by
DeVries, that a meeting bet set for 8:30 P.M. on Thursday,, March 8, 1962 between the,Common
{ Council, Park Board and City Engineer to discuss this.further. All voted,in.favor of the motif
A letter from Richard E. White of 918 Ninth Avenue Southeast voicing opposition
to the proposed construction of Eleventh Avenue Southeast through Slatter:ly Park was read and
President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from Ora Harris, Owner of Campbell Hotel, requesting a "no parking"
area on the curbing in front of the west entrance of the Campbell Apartments, located at 417
Third.Street Southwest was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, the letter was
referred to -the Public Safety Committee. All voted in favor tie reof.
A -letter from Mrs. Charles M. Blackburn of 1005 Seventh Street Southwest
requesting that no parking signs be put on the north side of 7th Street Southwest between 14th
and 15th Avenue Southwest was read and upon motion by Wilson,. second by Wilkus, and all voting
in favor thereof, the letter was referred +to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from Dr. R. B.- Sabbann of 1823 - 18� Street N. W. requesting that the
following signs be placed in Sunset Terrace was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus
and all voting in favor thereof, the.same was referred to the Public Safety Committee:
1. At present time only two 30 mph signs are found on 19th Ave. NW
governing the traffic on this heavily travelled street.
2. There are no school crossing lights. at the two crossings over 19th
ave., however there are two school crossing signs.
3. There are no speed limit signs on any of.the streets bisecting 19th
ave. or egressing from it.
4. the distance between 18th ave. and 19th ave. is such that it allows
for high speeds to be developed in traveling between the. When the
streets are clear this is a probelm because of the number of small
children playing on or near the streets.
5. There is a-need'for signs similar to the one found in the Homestead
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addition stating that there are 'children everywhere'.to be placed at all
the entrances to Sunset Terrace.
6. -There is a need to consider a 20 mph speed limit for all streets other than
j the through streets. 30 mph is too fast for the amount of congestion on
these streets.
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A letter from Mary L. Cronin of 903 - 1st Street S. W. re -traffic and parking
problems on 1st Street Southwest between 7th and llth Avenues was read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety
Committee.
A letter signed by Mrs. L. F. Greene, Safety Chairman of Folwell School PSA.and
Robert G. Cory, Principal of Folwell School, requesting that appropriate signs be placed on 7th
Street Southwest between 14th and 15th Avenue Southwest was read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety
Committee.
A letter from the District Traffic Engineer of the State of Minnesota, Department
of Highways, submitting for city -.council consideration a preliminary lighting layout for T..H.
14 and-52 in the Miracle Mile area of Rochester was read. •A motion was made by Wilkus, second by
Wilson, that the letter and preliminary layout be referred to the Lighting Committee. .A motion
was then made by DeVries, second by Leonard, that the above motion be amended to include "city
engineer", and upon roll call Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson and Tingley voting ."no" and DeVries and•
Leonard voting "aye", President Tingley declared the amending motion lost. President Tingley
then.called for a'roll call voted on the original motion and all voting in favor thereof, the
motion was declared carried and the -letter and layout referred to the Lighting Committee.
A letter from Rochester Northern Heights, Inc. petitioning the Council to allow
the developers of'Northern Heights 1st Addition to install the sewer lines, water mains, road•
grading and surfacing in -Northern Heights 1st Addition, all work to confrom to specifications
as laid out by the.City Engineer's Department was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by
DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
Application for plat approval of Northern Heights Second Addition was read and
upon motion' -by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
.Application for plat approval of Sehl's First Addition was read and upon motion
by DeVries, second -by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A petition signed by Lucas C._Green and William Preston to have the west 46 feet
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of Lot 2 and the west 46 feet of Lot 3 and the west 46 feet of the south 16.4 feet of Lot 6/all
in Morse and Sargents Addition changed from a residential to a commercial district was read and
upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor therbof, the petition was
referred to the Planning and Zoning C-1 ission.
A petition signed by Harold E.,and Jessie P. Whiting and Larry McCaleb to have
lands north of Pecks 6th Addition (to be known as Pecks Hills Addition) annexed to the City of
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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.
A petition signed by Percy M..and Hester'Smith and Orville N.. and Barbara J.
Mertz to have the property at 104 and 110 - 6th Avenue Southeast changed from a residential to a
multiple dwelling district was read and upon jmotion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the petition
was referred to the Planning and.Zoning Commission. ,All voted in favor thereof.
A notice of claim for personal injuries of Ava Thirtle in the amount of
$12,500.00 for injuries sustaiTted,when she fell on the sidewalk on the west side of Second Ave.
Southwest between 3rd and 4th Street was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, the claim was referred.to the City Attorney..
A letter.from Albert W. Kaleas of 121 - 10th Avenue,S. E. re cleaning of snow
I and ice from the sidewalks was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file.
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annexation of Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 in Belmont Addition 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 recess was declared at 3:30 P. M. President Tingley .called the meeting to
order at 4:00 P. M. the,following members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen DeVries,
,.Leonard, Morris, Stadler, Wilkus, Wilson.
The recommendation of the Planning.and Zoning,Commission requesting that.John
} Brengman, President and City Planning Director Tom 0. Moore be authorized to attend at city
expense the State Planning Conference being held at -the University of Minnesota on March 19 and
20; 1962 was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Morris, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was approved and they were authorized to attend.at city expense.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to annex lands to be known as Peck's Hills Addition and recommend that this
annexation be approved was read. 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 land.
1 The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the preliminary plat of Peck's Hills Subdivision and recommend that this plat be granted
preliminary approval subject to approval by the City Engineer was read and upon motion by Leonard,
} second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted.
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The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the final plat of Northern Heights First Addition and recommend that the plat be
1 gtanted final approval subject to (1) the title of the plat be changed to Northern Heights Second
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Addition in accordance with the recommendation on the preliminary plat and (2) the lot as shown
Ias Lot 5, Block 5, Northern Heights be changed to Lot 15 which,is the correct lot number as
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,the recommendation was approved and a hearing was,set for 7:30 P. M. on March 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the final plat of Alexander's Replat and recommend that the plat be granted final
approval subject to (1) that no vehicular access is permitted from O1d.T. H. #20 to Lots 1 and 10,
Alexander's Replat and (2) the owner shall petition for a uniform minimum setback line of 15 feet
on all lots in Alexander's Replat under the provisions of Section 8 (h) Ordinance No. 1049 was
read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was a ccepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on March 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the final plat -of Rolling Greens 4th Addition and recommend that the plat be granted
final approval was read -and upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on March 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that the final
plat of Folwell Heights Second Addition had been reviewed and recommend that the final plat be
granted final approval with°the following provisions (1) a temporary cul-de-sac be provided on
the east end of South Folwell Court and (2) the street names be revised in order to avoid possible
confusion because of the similarity in names was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by
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Wilson, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P.M. on March 19, 1962.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that the request of Mrs.
0. J. Clare, 617 - 1st Street S. W. for a passenger loading zone in front of her premises had
been considered and the committee recommends that this request be denied as the problem involved
is not unique and requests of this type have been denied in the past was read and upon motion by.
by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor -thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the request of Rocabco, Inc. dba Blue & White Cabs for two additional taxi cabs and recommend
that they be authorized two addition calls was read. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and•the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance allowing two more cabs to Rocabo, Inc.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the request of Donald T. Franke to install two twelve minute meters in front of the premises
knows as 115'- 8rd Street S. W. and recommend that this request -be denied was read and upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
, The recommendation of the -Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the request of the Rochester Public Library to shorten the passenger loading zone on the west
side of the library and install one additional thirty minute meter at this location and recommend-
ing that their request be approved was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and.the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a resolution making the requested.change.
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The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
request to place a green arrow at 9k Street and South Broadway, to enable north bound traffic on
South Broadway to turn right against the red light and recommending that this request be approv
and that the State of Minnesota be,requested to authorize this change, was read and upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
request of George Graen for a truck loading 'zone in front of the premises known as 12-14 First
Street*S. W. and recommending that this request be denied was read and upon motion by Wilkus,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the
request denied.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee recommending that parking be
prohibited on the north side of 7th Street S. W. between 14th and 15th Avenues, between the
hours of 7:00 a.m..and 4:00 p.m. on school days only was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second
by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorn
was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to make this change effective.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that James J. Macken, Jr. be
authorized to attend the Annual Police Chiefs Institute, to be held on March 26, 27 and 28, 1962
at the Center for Continuation Study, University of Minnesota, at city expense was read and upon
motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved and he was authorized to attend the said convention at.city expense.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that Harry S.,Stai,Police.Captain,
be authorized to attend at city expense the Traffic Institute Course at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois "Supervision of Police Personnel and Activity" from April 23rd to May llth,
1962 was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved and Mr. Stai was authorized to attend the said course at city
i. expense.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that Donald S. Crowe, Captain of
Detectives, be authorized to attend at city eppense the Federal.Bureau of Narcotics Training
School, Washington, D. C. for a period of -two weeks at a time when there is an,opening to attend
was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that bids be received on April 2,
1962 for furnishing one additional car for use in the Police Department was read and upon motion
by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor ,thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Parks, Public Grounds and Recreation Committee stating that
_the complaint of Herbert Hathaway that city employees were not following the regulations of
Ordinance No. 772 in trimming trees was checked with the Park Department and it was found that
it was not their employees but employees of the Public Utility Department that are not complying
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with the ordinance and recommending that the Public Utility4Beard be requested -to instruct Utility
Department employees who are responsible for trimming trees to do so�in accordance with the -City
ordinance dealing with this procedure was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilkus, and
all voting in favor thereof -the recommendation was approved. President -Tingley, a•member. of the
Public Utility -Board, was to inform the Board of this action.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that after viewing the
finances'in the snow removal and icen control -funds within the Street & Alley Fund it was found
that as of 2-15-62 the balance was only $478.55 and since -that time there has been -considerable
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snow fall which would result in these,funds ending up with a deficit and recommend that money be •
transferred from the Parking Meter Fund to the Street & Alley Fund to take care -of this deficit, i
the total amount -to be determined and transferred by April 1, 1962, was read,and upon motion by
Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Common Council advertise (i
for bids to be opened on March 19, 1962 at 7:30 P. M. for the seasons -supply of crushed rock,
sand and gravel; 10,000 gal. tank car delivery of roal oil and cutback asphalt; trunk transport
delivery of road -oil and cutback asphalt and plant mixedbituminous surface was read and upon.
motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved. I -
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a truck loading zone be
established in front of the premises known as 1143 - 2nd Street Southwest between thelvurs of
�6:00 a.m.. and 6:W p.m. was read and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Stadler, and all voting
in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a resolution making the change effective.
The feasibility report of Agneberg-Sankstone, Engineers stating that a certain '
petition requesting street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer and watermain in Bumpus Addition
had been referred to them,on February 13, 1962 had been examined, checked and found to -be in -proper
form and to be signed by 100% of the frontage property owners and they recommend that the �)
improvement is feasible for construction, estimated cost is $40,000.00, was read together with
the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the above project be constructed with the I
costs assessed against the lots in Bumpus.Addition. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries,
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and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The applications of Rudy Garcia- Tastee Coffee Shop for license to sell cigarettes
and soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Stadler, second by Wilkus, and all voting in
-favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of Lysne Construction Company for a permit to move a house from
the City Dog Pound on north Broadway to east of town on Highway, #14 was read and upon motion by I�
Wilkus, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the permit was granted', said house
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The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of February, 1962 showing total
fees collected for loads weighed in the amount of $108.25 was read and President Tingley ordered
the •same placed -on file:
The reports for -the month•of February, 1962 of the Building Inspector showing .fees
'collected for building permits issued $453.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected
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for electrical Permits issued $289..25; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued $221.25; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating
permits issued $214.75; and fees collected for sign permits isaed in the amount of $3.90 were
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each -read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on'file.
The report of the'Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending•February 23, 1962
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and•divil fees received $2;693.00 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer•$2,348.00 was presented and President Tingley ordered the same
'placed "on,file.
• The progress reports of the Civil Defense Director for -the months of January, 1962 and
,-February, 1962 were each presented and President Tingley ordered the same -'placed on file.
The following claims were each read and upon•motion by Wilson,'s6cond by Wilkus, and
all voting in favor thereof, the'same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk -were authorized
and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
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From the General Fund: Albert J. Tingley•$30.97; Beckley -Business E4uipment•$132.30;
Retail Credit Co..$6.75; Whiting Printers & Stationers $78#70; Trautner Sales`Company $38.21;
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The Johnson Co. $$51.00; Borchert Ingersoll $24.17; Rogers $11.08; Oswald'Publishing Co. $74.09;
Cranston Typewriter Co. $2.00; Gambles $20.68; Rochester Post Bulletin $18.00; Donald Mulholland
06• } $79.Herbert Kno A , pp Agency y $93.75; Panama Carbon Co. $23.50; Alfred Nelsen $13.12; Marvin W.
Price $19.80; Cooperative Oil Co. $100.04; Bobbs Merrill Co. $25.00; Robert Blakely $56.50; Adams
$11.62• Delia Schultz $ 116.20; Harry Evans, Register Deeds $5.00; Rochester
of Transfer & Storage
k $18.00; Montes $17.96; Railway Express $2.69; Cranston Typewriter $2.00; Ti 0. Wellner, M.D.
$20.00; Tom 0. Moore $15.00; Marvin Law Book $45.00; Wm. L. Burrows $43.13; Charles H. Dornack,
$48,75; Walter Gordon $85.30; Garnet Spring $46.35; Cranston Typewriters $6.50; Sherwin Williams
-Co. $27.12; Krugers Cafe $27.12; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $38.26; Doris Nickerson $95.20;
Margaret,Martin $44.80; Lovejoy & Sons $10.00; China Hall $5.20; R. C. Drips Grocery $11.10 ; Ace
Hardware $10.30; and Woodhouse Bros. $35.15.
From the Street & Alley Fund: R. C. Drips Grocery $16.00; Stelley Oil Co. $52.19;
Standard Oil Company $77.90; Clutch & Transmission $15.04; Ace Hardware $45.91; Struve Paint Shop'
$76.73; National Welding Supply $13.00; Harolds Auto Electric $41.59; and H & H Electric $6.95.'
{ From the Fire'Protection Fund: Ace Hardware $31.98• BigFour Oil Company
p y $67.60;
Culligan Water Conditioning $4.50; Scharf Auto Supply $16.04; Gopher Wilding Supply $10.45; Fire
& Safety $3.20; C. F. Massey -Co. $60.84; Johnson Service Co. $45.52; Pruetts Laundry $69.90;
jDisons Cleaners $16.50; I.B.M. $27.15; Adair Electric $26.76,; Sherwin Williams Co. $35.33;
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Rochester Iron Works $11,00; City of Rochester General Fund $2.00; Ace Linoleum Shop $3.75;
Frank W. Everett $120.94; C. W. Alexnader $120.84 and Kenneth Stoltenberg $151.25,
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From the Police Protection Fund:, Montes $32.03; Ace Hardware $.76; Fire & Safety
$7,00; James J. Macken, Jr. $9.06; C. R. Holland M. D. $10.00; Leon N. Herrick $13.80; Joe L.
McDermott $2.80; Cochran & Gillespie $15.00; Elliott & Hanson Co. $29.07; Carl J. Briese $11.15;
Madsens Standard Service $13.77; Harolds Auto Electric $148.14; Dr. T. 0. Wellner M. D. $77.50;
Weber & Judd Co. $5,75; Reeves Drug Store $7.91; Capitol Eat Shop $6.00; B. G. Reilly Co. $92.05;
Gopher Shooters Supply Co. $5.43; Rossi's Conoco $56,16; Olmsted County Business Mens Assn. $5.00;
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From the Sewer Fund: Comfortol Supply $26.88; Ace Hardware $36.00; Harolds,Auto
Electric $9.70; Walter C. Hogenson $40.00; Atlas Paper & Supply Co. $37.35; Power Supply Co.
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$52.86; Woodhouse Bros. $30.35; Division of Boiler Inspection $1.00; Michel Sales Company $147.71;
Stop and Shop $56.83; Clements Chevrolet Co. $15.00; Foster Electric Co. $141.10.
From the Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, Manager $19.40.
From the Music Fund: Rochester Yellow Cab Corp. $5.75; Gerald Meqk $8.00; William
Riedell $28.80; Joe Skogen $28.80; Harold Cooke $6.96; Hotel Zumbro $7.00; Louis Canar $10.50;
William.Riedell $31.50; Cranston Typewriters $14.00; Theodore Presser Co. $18.09; Galaxy'Music Co.
$30.69; Montes $2.70; Railway Express $5.06; Floyd Markee $10.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $18.830
From the.Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware $.22; Rochester Iron Works $183.60;.
Williams Printing $10,00; Duro Test Corp. $73.15; Toms Electric Company $7.75; Magee Hale Park-0
Meter Co. $31.00.; The Rochester Visitor,$12.00.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Fullerton Lumber Co. $66.48; Briese Steel
$61.15; Ace Hardware $6.20.
The following resolutions were each igtorduced and -read and upon motion made and
seconded.and.all.voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly.,
passed and adopted;
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise fqr bids for furnishing of -
crushed rock, sand,, gravel, road oil and cutback asphalt and plant mixed biturqinous mixture for use
in the Street and Alley.Department during 1962 season. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVrfes,
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Westinghouse Electric Supply Company,. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVri,es, resolution
adopted.
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Resolution,.determining adequacy of, in;provement petition, receiving preliminary
report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect
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to grading and surfacing and construction of sanitary sewer and water main in Bumpus Addition. A.
motion was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the resolution be disapproved and upon roll call
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adopted., A motion was then made,by Stadler, second by DeVri,es, that the resolution be adopted as
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read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley dec•largO the resolution duly passed and
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Resolution appropriating $6,131.61 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Peoples Natural Gas Company $269.09; The. Kruse Company $220.O2 and Wood Fab, Inc.
$6,542.50. Upo4 motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,955.30 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
e� Nietz Electric & Appliance Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $683.44 from the General Fund; $6.95 from the S & A Fund;
II $166.32 from the Fire Protection Fund; $275.30 from the Police Protection Fund; $18.83 from the
Music Fund and $441.16 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Peoples Natural
• i Gas Company $379.10; H & H Electric Company $622,72; N. W..Bell-Telephone Co. $590.18. Upon
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motion by Wilson, second by Stadler, resolution adopted.
1 Resolution appropriating $115.15 from the General Fund; $3,882.31 from the S & A Fund;
f$29.52 from the Fire Protection Fund; $338.84 from the Sewer Fund and $25.60 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to General Trading Company $264.32; Street & Alley Fund,
$3,823.95 and Cities Service Oil.Co. $303.15; Upon motion by Leonard, second by Stadler,
resolution adopted.
1 Resolution appropriating $3,794.33 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
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Whitings Printers $249,64; Schmidt Printing $233.55; Quality Printers $400.80; Alex P. Smekta
.$250.00; Peoples coop. Power Assn. $1,733,40 and County of Olmsted $926.94. Upon motion by
DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $226.58 from the,Sewer Fund;..$1,540.56 from -the MCA Fund; . .
$181.58 from the .Lighting Fund; $13,946.94 from the P.I.R. Fund and $849.88 from the Police.
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Protection Fund and ordering payment made to The Woodruff Company $226.58; First National Bank
$907.86; City of Rochester, P.U. $814.28; Sinking Fund $13,946.94 and Adamson Motors $849.88.,
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Resolution appropriating:$973.13 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment
made to Allen Truck &.Implement Compa ny $350.50; Phillippi Equipment,Company $286.85 and Morton
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� p y $335.72. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,876.60 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made
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An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota,.certain unplatted lands
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not exceeding 200 acres in area all being in apart of the Southeast One -Quarter of Section 22,
Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Crescent Park Third Addition) was
given its second reading.
An ordinance annexing to.the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands
not exceeding 200 acres in area all being in apart of the Southeast One -Quarter of .Section 22,-
t Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Crescent Park Fourth Addition )was
given its second reading. _
! An ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands not
1 exceeding 200 acres in area, all being in the Southeast One-Wuarter 'of Section 25, Township 107
North, Range 14, Est, Olmsted County, Minnesota (McCaleb one lot) was given its s8dond reading.
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An Ordinance providing for the removal of:snow, ice, dirt and rubbish from sidewalks
-the repair of sidewalks, and the collection of the costs of such work when done by the municipality
as a special assessment.against property,benefited, was given its second reading.
A motion was made by Wilkus, second by Stadler, that the rules be suspended and the
-ordinance above be given its third and final reading, and upon roll call and.all present voting
"aye" (Alderman Morris was absent at the roll call), the rules were suspended and the ordinance
was given its third and final reading. A motion was,then made by Wilkus, second by DeVriesi that
the said ordinance be adopted as read and all present voting in favor thereof, President Tingley
declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
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;public safety, health and welfare in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, during Civil Defense
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emergencies; providing for the establishment of a joint or Common Civil Defense Organization -with 1
the County of Olmsted; and providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance, was given its
second reading. A motion was made by Stadler, second by Wilkus, that the rules be suspended and
the ordinance be given its third and final reading; upon roll call President Tingley voted "no",
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the.•purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience'and general welfare by regulating the use of land,
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the location, size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots.. and the
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density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in,accordance with a comprehen-
siye.plan (changing Lots-1 to 10; inclusive, Block 1; Lots L to 13, inclusive, Block 2; in Golden
Hill Addition to Industrial KRIL=NK District), was given its second reading.
An'Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of ,
promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare -by regulating the use of land,
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the location, size, use and height -of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of within theCity of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehen-
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promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, i
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density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehen-
sive plan (changing Lots 2, Block 8, Ireland's 1st Addition to a multiple dwekling district), was
given its first reading.
An Ordinance:amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety,' order, convenience and.general welfare by regulating the use of land,
the location, size, use and height of buildingstand the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all.in accordance with a comprehen +�
sive plan (changing lands in,Sec. 11-106-14 known as Crossroads Center to commercial district) was
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heplth, safety, order,. convenience and general. welfare by regulating the use of land, the loca
tion, - size, use and height of buildings and the arrangemept of buildings on: lots, and -the
density of population within theCity of Rochester, Minnesota, all in.accordance with a
comprehensive plan, (changing Lots-1 and 2, Block 4, Park Home Subdivision to multiple dwelling
district) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and upon roll
call and all voting "aye", the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second
reading.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution authorizing and directing -the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City the Agreement with Bpilders Land Company relative to the
improvement of the storm sewer system in Elton Hills Subdivisions, which was read. Upon motion
byaWilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the
resolution passed and adopted and the Mayor and City Clerk were instructed to execute the said
agreement.
{ Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution ordering a hearing, to be held at 7:30 P. M.
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on April 2, 1962, on thevacating of the following described streets:
j (1) that part of.Division Street (now known as llth Avenue Southeast) as_
platted and dedicated in Ireland's 1st Addition which lies between
the south right-of-way line (extended) of 13th Street Southeast and
north of the south right-of-way line (extended) of 14th Street
Southeast, and
(2)That part of Harriet Avenue.(now known as 14th S.treetSoutheast) as
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the east right-of-way line of 4th Avenue Southeast and the east,
right-of-way line of llth Avenue Southeast.
Upon.motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley
declared the above resolution duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting
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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 time and place set for the following hearing
{ on the following projects:
Hearing.on approval of the plat to be known and designated as_Winslow's Replat. There
Iwas no one presetn wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the.hearing officially
closed and the City Clerk, was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
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closed and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of Sections 1,.2, and 3 of sanitary
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sewer and water main to serve West Zumbro Addition and unplatted lands east of the addition.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially
closed,
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Bearing an proposed assessment for construction of State Aid Streets 11/k, 10? pnd
108 from lith Avenue Northwieat, at-Sth Street Nor-thvest to 3rd Avenue Northwest of and Street.. ...Me-,-'
Harold Schaefer tof�==`324= :.4tti `Avenue N;' W. was:Kpreserit repre"sentiiig"=Gus- Schae€er, thet owner-of�--the-
property at this` -address; he-' inquired what :the cost of the= assessment woul`d� be --ands was told -that -it
was- $7.00 a�£ront'.-.foot-%for-'the- paving -or "a - total' -.assessment of $308.00',*: Ris& -Harold Schaefer was
also 71present and stated that they lived on the corner of-3rd Street and 4th Avenue Northwest and
the traffic here was very heavy and they came with such great speed that they were always driving
on their boulevkrd and she was afraid some day they would land on her front porch; she requested
that something be done to try to keep the cars off the boulevard. It was suggested that posts or
signs be put on the boulevard but C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer stated that he did not think posts
installed would solve this problem but thought enforcement of the speed limit might help some. Upon
motion by Stadler-, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the matter of traffic
hazard was referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and action. There was noone else
wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on!the proposed assessment for reconstruction of paving, sidewalk, curb
and gutter on 4th Avenue Northwest from 2nd Street Northwest to West Center Street. Mrs. 0. T.
Clagett was present in behalf of the Women's Civic League of Rochester; she stated that bhis
assessment on this property would be paid from community chest funds and did not feel they should
be assessed as commercial property just because they rented a feq rooms upstairs -in the building.
C. A..Armstrong, City Engineer, explained that this had been brought to the attention of the
Public Works Committee and in levying assessments this had been assessed as residential: There
was no one else wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on the proposed assessment for construction and widening of paving,
construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter on'llth Avenue Southeast and Northeast from 4th Street
Southeast to 5th Street Northeast. Mr. Harold Fink of 203•- llth Avenue Northeast objected to the
assessment because there was no storm sewer constructed. Mayor Smekta also spoke requesting that
the matter of construction of a storm sewer be considered. Upon motion by Stadler, second by
DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the matter of the problem of the storm sewer on-llth
Avenue be referred to the Public Works Committee for further study. Mr. Oliver Perry of 109 -
llth Avenue S. E. requested that a petition presented at the beginning of the project be again
read. 'A.petition with 75�signatures protesting the proposed proposition that property owners
on llth Avenue be charged, in part for street widening was again read. There was no one else
present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on rpoposed assessment on paving, paving reconstruction, sidewalk
construction and replacement on llth Avenue N. E. from 5th Street Northeast to 14th Street
Northeast. A letter from Harvey and Ruth Polzin of 1011 - llth Avenue Northeast protesting the
assessment and stating that they felt they were entitled to a reduction because this is a truck
route and they had no voice in protesting that it be made a truck route was read. Also a letter
from Alice -Nelson of 823'- llth Avenue Northeast protesting payment of the assessment because she
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did not feel they.should pay for two new sidewalks in a such short time was read. Mr. Ray
Hicks of 1106 - llth Avenue�Northeast was present and inquired what the amount of his assessment
was but did not protest paying of same. 'There was no one.else present wishing to be heard.
President Tingley declared the hearing officially. closed.
Alderman Wilkus was excused at 8:30 P. M.
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Addition from -residential district to -multiple dwelling district, commercial, district and
industrial district. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the owner's petition to change the zoning on certain lands lying in the N. W. k,.
Section 33 and the N. E. k of Section 32, T107N R14W from reisdential district to multiple
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commission had received and accepted .from the owners two motions to dismiss from the original
petition the proposed Industrial District and the south 120 feet of the proposed Multiple
-Dwelling District was read; and the Commission recommends that the zoning on the remaining
property be changed from residential district to the multiple dwelling district and the
Commercial District as described in a map attached. A map showing the requested zone change
after the petitions to dismiss the industrial district and the 120 feet of the multiple dwelling
had been deleted was presented to the..Council. A motion was made by Alderman Wilson that this
be tabled for further study and the hexing be continued until March 19th at 7:30 P. M.;President
Tingley delcared the motion lost for want of a second. Mr. John McGrand of 3903 - 4th Place
N. W..was present and spoke,in favor of the zone change. Mr. John Brantley. of 3918 - 7th
' Street.Northwest, representing 13 of the ,17 home owners on'7th Street, again spoke in opposition
j to the zone change. After hearing those present a motion was made by Leonard, second by
DeVries, that the. recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be approved and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance making the.requested zone'change. Upon roll call
DeVries., Leonard, Morris, Stadler and Tingley voting "aye" and Wilson voting="no" (Alderman
Wilkus was absent when the vote was taken), President Tingley declared the motion carried.
Mayor Smekta addressed the.Council stating that he would like to discuss with
jthem,a suggestion and recommendation that he believes would be of benefit.to all citizens of
Rochester. He said we have as citizens and as members of the Council seen many cities detetorate
�E because -of lack of leadership, not only by the city government but community leaders, its
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businesses and labor. He said he definitely feels that the City of Rochester has a probelem,
we have all been under the impression that we do not have a slum area, we have prided
,ourselves on that fact and people who have come to the City,. of Rochester and have asked this
question have always been told "no there is no slum area in Rochester". However, when we begin
to analyze, we realize there are areas of deterioration -and we as leaders of this community
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have a problem at hand and that is to be leaders in certain areas and one is the fact that we
do have areas of deterioration and in veiw of this fact I am .asking you as members of the
Council to concur, with me and ask the approval for,the appointment of; a committee to study the
problem of urban renewal. He stated that with annexation of properties certain businesses were
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moving to the .outskirts ofathe city where they have additional space for expansion. He submitted
the following names to be.mamebers of the proposed committee (1) Mr. Joe Cooley as a member of
.labor and also a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission (2) Mr. Henry Giese an outstanding
builder in the City of Rochester (3) Mr. Virgil Elliott who is a member of the Park Board (4) Mr.
George Leiferman who has been very instrumental in the development of Rochester (5) a member of
the Common Council, and especially a member of the Public Works Committee (6) Mr. John Chisholm
President of .the Parking Ramp Committee and (7) Mr.-R. V. Ehrick, City Attgrney. Mayor Smekta
said.he.felt that as members of the Common Council and leaders that we.s'hould take the ball and
run with it, realizing the fact that if we do not the very heart of our, City will deteriorate and
that our tax,structure will shift from commercial to residential property. He asked that the
Council concur with the appointment of this committee to study a program of urban renewal.
President Tingley stated that he concurred with the Mayor on many of the things he stated and
no one could criticize him for the men he picked to serve on the committee but he did not think
he had gone far enough.with the committee and felt the Council should have sdections on the
committee also, not only one but several; he said he ghought the probbm was bigger than it
appeared on the surface. Alderman Stadler stated that he also was in complete agreement and,
thinks the Council should take the initiative to ..solve problems of deterioration but thinks
they should,give-thought to the exact charges such a commission is given so conflicts could be
avoided in the future and also felt,the Council should help select the committee. .After a
lengthy. discussion,.a motion was made by Wilson,.second by Stadler, that appointment of this.
committee be deferred until the meeting of March 19th, so this can.be discussed further.. All
present voted in favor thereof.•
Mayor Smekta announced that there were fifteen longtime employees of the City
who would retire on April 1st and they would be honored at a public reception to be held on
March 26th from 7:30 to 9:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. He said certificates of merit would
be given at the program and urged and invited everyone to attend.
President Tingley announced that Mr. Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, has been
with the City for 21 years and tonight's session marked the 500th Council meeting that Mr. Spring
has attended in connection with his duties.
The recommendation of the Public Works.Committee and City Engineer that the bid
of Wallace & Tiernan Inc. for the furnishing of chlorine feeding equipment at the Sewage Treatment
Works be accepted at the net bid of $1,770.00 and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
was rea& and upon motion by DeVries, second by Morris, and all.present voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and.City Engineer that the bid
of Truck Service Company for Two.2' ton dump grucks for the Street and Alley Department be
accepted at the net bid of $6,484.00 and checks.be returned to the unsuccessful bidders -was read
and upon motion by Morris, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
was approved.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer• stating that
because of additional desirable features over and above the minimum specifications, the said
committee recommend the acceptance of the bid of On, He -Ziegler Company, as the lowest
responsible bidder, for one 1961 Model H 2� yard tractor. shovel for the City Dumping Grounds
and recommend that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, the net bis if $19,990.00,
f was read. Upon inquiry President Tingley was told that this.was not the lowest bid but felt
with�the additional features it would be more"desirable.. A motion was then made by DeVries,
second by Leonard, that the recommendation be approved, and upon roll call DeVries, Leona rd,
Morris, Stadler and Wilson voting "aye" and President Tingley voting "not', the motion was
carried and the recommendation approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the City Engineer that the bid
of Smith Inc. for two 49-5 Cu, Yd. Dump. Boxes for the Street and Alley Department be accepted
at the net bid of $1,570.00 and checks'be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and
upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Finance, Ways & Means Committee that Mr. William Kroll,be
appointed to the position of Associate Planner in the City Planning Department, effective
March 12, 1962, was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Morris, and all voting -in favor
thereof,therecommendation was approved and the appointment was confirmed.
Alderman Wilkus returned to the meeting at 10:30 P. M.
• Dr.Paul Wilson, Psychiatrist, presented copies of 'Agreement in Support of -a Mental
Health Center", this is an agreement between the City of Rochester and County of Olmsted
which sets up a budget for the Mental Health Clinic for the.petiod of July 1, 1962 to June 30,
1963; copies of this agreement and resolutions adopted by both the County and City then have to
be submitted with the application for state grant-in-aid funds under the -provision of the
Community Health Mental Services Act laws of 1957, Chapter 392. Dr. Wilson pointed out that
this agreement is identical to the one presented the last two years, with the exception that
item No. 3 states that the Mental Health Board will be responsible for -the administration
of the Community:Mental Health Center and in previous years item No. 3 stated that the Board of
Public Health & Welfare will be responsible for the administration of the Community Mental
Health Center. He stated that the final budget was approximately $3,000.00 less than last year
even though they have provided for increases in present salaries; the reason that the budget
for the city is less is that they have deleted one staff member which they proposed in last
years budget and also they are now charging fees for their clientele, which amounts.to about
$3.00 per person. After discussing the budget at length, a motion was -made by Leonard, second
by Stadler, that this agreement be adopted by the Common Council of Rochester with the
substitution of the fact that the administrative responsibility will be stipulated at the
present time to be in the hands of the Publid Health Board rather than bhe Mental Health Board
and do this with the hope that if all goes well that an amendment be substituted.at a later
date and sent to the State. Upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley
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declared the motion carried.
Alderman DeVries, introduced a resolution authorizing,and directing the Mayor and City
Clerk to.execute.the agreement in support of a Community.Mental Health Center, which was read.
Upon motion by.Leonard, second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was
adopted and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to -execute the agreement.
Alderman Wilson introduced a resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated
as Park Home Subdivision and upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof,.President_Tingley declared the resolution duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion;by Wilkus, second by Wilson, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
thereof, the rules were suspended and an ordinance amending the .zoning ordinance (changing
Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Park Home Subdivision to multiple dwelling district) was given its third
and final reading. -,A motion was then made by Morris, 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.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion ipade and seconded
and all voting in f#vor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly passed and
adopted: -
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in
the S� of the NWk of Sgc. 22, T107N, R14W through the A of the NEk of Sec. 22 and through the NWk
of Sec. 23, T107N, R14W, to the 48;inch trunk line sanitary sewer at the Rochester,Sewage Treatment
Plant in the NWk of NE'k of Sec. 23 (deferred assessment to Rolling Greens 2nd Addition). Upon
�-motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a water tower to be 19cated
on the east side of 18th Avenue Northwest approximately 1250 feet north of the present city limits
together with the 1 necessary.trunk line to connect said water tower wiwh the city system on 18th -
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second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the grading and surfacing, and the construction
of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer and service connections in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition. Upon
ii motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
�i Res Resolution levying.special assessments for paving, paving reconstruction, sidewalk
(� construction and recplacement on llth Avenue Northeast from 5th Street Northeast to 14th Street
Northeast. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for reconstruction and,widening of paving,
construction of sidewalk,, curb and gutter on llth Avenue Southeast and _Northeast from-4th Street
Southeast to 5th Street Northeast. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying.special assessments for reconstruction of paving, sidewalk, curb -
and gutter on 4th.Avenue Northwest from 2nd Street Northwest to West Center Street. Upon motion
1j by DeVries, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution levying special assessments for construction of State Aid Streets 114,
107 and 108 from llth Avenue Northwest at 5th Street Northwest to 3rd Avenue Northwest of 2nd
Street. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution levying special assessments for construction of Sections 1,' 2' and' 3' of a
f:11 i sanitary sewer and watermain to serve West Zumbro,Addition and unplatted lands East of the
i Addition. .Upon motion by DeVries, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
i Resolution accepting bid of Wallace & Tiernan; Inc. for the furnishing of chlorine
{ feeding equipment at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Upon motion by -Wilson, second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Truck Service'Company for the furnishing of two 2.� ton
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Resolution -accepting bid of Wm. H.°Ziegler Company for the furnishing of one 2k yard
tractor shovel for the City Dumping Grounds. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, resolutt
adopted.
Resolution -accepting bid of Smith, Inc. for the furnishing of two 4-5 yard dump
boxes for the Street and Alley Department. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilkus, resolution
adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Winslow's Replat.. Upon
motion by Wilkus, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting agreement with Olmsted County for 1962 maintenance of State Aid
Roads within.the corporate limits of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilkus,
second,by DeVries, resolution adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands
not exceeding two hundred acres in area, being in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24 and the.
? Northwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota
(Sehl's First Addition) was given its first reading.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City a
Quit Claim Deed dated March 6th, 1962 running from the City to Rochester Ready -Mix Concrete
Company. Upon motion by Wilkus, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that the Attorney General has given his opinion
I that we must take bids on libbility insurance if we are going to carry it. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Wilkus, and all voting in favor thereof, the Finance, Ways & Means Committee and City
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An Ordinance amending paragraph 2, FLOOR LOADS, of Section 503 LOADS of ARTICLE V
MATERIALS, LOADS AND STRESSES, of an Ordinance entitled, f!An Ordinance establishing Fire Limits,
and Providing for All matters Regulating the Construction, Maintenance, Alteration, D molttion
' and Removal of Buildings and Other Structures Erected or to be Erected Within the City of Rocheste
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and the same is hereby amended by deleting therfrom the phrase, "Garages - passenger cars (}
�"GaragesI � only 80�� and substituting therefore the phrase, (closed),- passenger, cars �1
only . . . 80"; and by adding thereto the phrase, "Garages - open-air parking ramp (with
not more than eight (8) feet clear head room) 5011, was given its first reading.
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Upon motion by Wilkus, second by,Stadler, 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 Stadler,.second by Morris, that the said ordinance be adopted
as read and all voting in favor thereof, President_Tingley.declared the said ordinance duly
�( passed and adopted.
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