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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1963Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 15, 19,63 4.7 1 1 2I: u 1 F� 1 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of R6bhester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on April 15, 1963. a President Tingley called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Bergstedt, DeVries, Leonard, McCaleb, Thomas, Wilson. Absent: None. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes of the meeting of April 8, 1963 were approved. President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids for the following projectst Bids for grading and surfacing of the alley. in Block 3, Conley's Addition, extending east from the north -south alley. Only one bid was received; upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the Clerk was instructed to open the one bid. The bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $3,447.35 was opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas,, and all voting in favor thereof, the bid was referred to the Public. Works Committee and City Engineer, for tabulation and recommendation. Bids for construction of sidewalk on both sides of 6th Street Northwest from 36th Avenue Northwest to 7th Street Northwest. The bids of Stephen B. Woodward in the amount of $3,884.60; E. J. Vondh and E. J. Mahoney in the amount of $4,163.54; and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $4,670.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Bids for construction of sidewalk on the south side of loth Street Southwest from 8th Avenue -to the west line of Lot 200 Replat of Block 8, Wms.- Healy & Cornforth's Addition. The bids of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $679.60; Stephen B. Woodward $717.70; and E. J. Vondh and E. J. Mahoney in the amount of 722.70 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public , Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Bids for construction of curb and gutteron4th Avenue Northeast from 16th Street Northeast to the north end of 4th Avenue Northeast. The bids of H. T. Earle Sr. in the amount of $2,481.09; Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $2,492.89; and C. M. Boutelle & Sons Inc. in the amount of $2,611.85 were each received and opened and upon motion by Thomas, second by McCaleb, and all 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-yard dump boxes and hoists for use 1n' the Street & Alley Department and bids for furnishing one 2-yard dump box and hoist for use in the Street ,& Alley Department. The bids of Smith, Inc. in the amount of 4840.00for one 2-yard dump box and -hoist; and $1,800.00 (900.00 each) for two 4-yard dump boxes and hoists; and the bid of Chas..Olson & Sons, Inc. inthe amount of $915.00 for one 2-yard dump box and hoist and $1,930.00(965.00 each) 4 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of, Rochester, Minn., . April 150 1963, • L ,for two 4-yard dump boxes were each received and opened.. Also a letter from LaHass Corporation stating that they would be, interested in quoting on this equipment but found they were unable to because of the restricted nature of the specifications having to do with the understructure design of the body was read. Upon motion ;by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof the letter from LaHass Corporation was ordered placed on file and the other bids were.referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineerf for tabulation,and xecommandation. Bids for furnishing one 1k ton truck chassis and cab for use,in the Street & Alley Department. The bids of Universal Ford Sales, in the amount of $2,928.27; Truck Service Company in the amount of $2,959.00; elements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $2,997.47; andRochester International Sales'in the amount of $3,091.06 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Bids for furnishing two 2k ton truck chassis and cabs -for use in the Street & Alley D4partment. The bids of Truck Service Company in the amount of $6,850.00; Rochester International Sales $7,174.00; Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $7,197.94 and Universal Ford Sales in the amount of $7,143.58 were each received and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor, thereof, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. , President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the follow-. ing projects: e Hearing on proposed assessment for replacement and improvement of Street -Lighting System in Downtown Business District. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley . declared the hearing officially,closed., Hearing on ,construction of; sidewalk on east side of 19th Avenue Northwest between lab . Street and 19th Street Northwest. Mr. Richard Hays of 182,4-19th Avenue N. W. was present and stated that he and one other person were thlie only ones abutting on this project and Isaid he was opposied to it, unless it was planned for a bigger area. Mayor Smekta commented that this brought up the question of why when a new development is brought in to the City that it is not required that they construct sidewalk and curb, and gutter; he said he did not think that at the time the land was deve&oped it would cost very much more and the people buying homes would not;be opposfed to paying a few dollars more in assessments at the time they purchased, their homes. Alderman McCaleb, a local developer, stated that he had not,found any one who wants to have this done right at the time they purchase a home. No action was taken. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. Hearing on.proposed change of zoning from residential to commercial of property located at 18 - 14th Street Southwest (Waters Corp.). There was no one present wishling to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. .The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Cojnmission recommending that this zone change be _granted was again read and up9q motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare'an ordinance making the requested zone change. 1 C� 1 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of-- Rochester, Minn., April. 15, 1963 1 0 E 1 0 Hearing on proposed change of zoning from residential to commercial of the property located at 3020 North Broadway and described as follows: "That part of the SWk of Section 24, Township 107 North of Range. 14., West, Olmsted County Minnesota: commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Trunk Highway 63 and the South line of Section 24, running thence east along the South line of said Section 529.65 feet, thence north along the vast line of -said West k 1961.65 feet, thence west along the north line of said South 3/4 204.35 feet to the center line of Trunk Highway 63 thence southerly along the centerline of said Highway 1992 feet to the place of beginning, less Trunk Highway 63 right of way." There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending that this zone ch be granted was again read and upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. Hearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 1 and 2. Block 1, Graham Addition from multiple dwelling to commercial district. There was no one present wishing to be heard. Preside Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending that this zone change be d§nied was again read and upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Wilson, and upon roll call Bergstedt, DeVries, McCaleb, Wilson voting " aye" and Leonard and Thomas voting "no" the recomendation was disapproved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making the requested zone change. Hearing on request for a variance of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for the construction of the Civic Theatre which requires front yard setback from East Center Street and the required rear yard space. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution granting the variance. - Hearing request for a variance of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for permission to construct a 24' x 28' addition to the existing building located on Lot 3, Block 229 Golden Hill Addition (N. W. corner of 20th Street S. W. & U. S. 63 South). There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.- Upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution granting the variance. Hearing on approval of the plat to be known and designated as Sehl's 2nd Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat. Mr. Richard Maass, President of Central Lutheran School, was present. He said the Building Inspector had refused to issue a building permit for their new school building. He said their land had now been annexed and they were in hopes to get into their new school by September 1st. Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, said he had refused the building permit because no 0 450 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council April of the City of Rochester, Minn.,.. -. __._ _ _ . 15, J963, FY•6PPSP- provisions had been made for sewer and water facilities to the school. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that the sewer would have to be put in Elton Hills East 1st Subdivision for them to connect to.and he did not know how fast the developers were going to do this work; he said there was a possibility that the,water could be connected to the present main Elton Hills Drive but the sewer would have to be contracted for by Builders Land Company and approved by the City and he did not think that final plans had been drawn up yet. The possibility of connecting to the present watermain in Elton Hills Drive and using a septic tank until the sewer was constr- ucted was discussed but no action was taken. Mr. Maass said they had sold their present building . and had to be out by August 15th so they were really in a hurry to be ready for fall occupancy. • No action was taken but representatives from the school were to meet witch the Public Works Committee and City Engineer and the developers of Elton Hills East Subdivision, Builders Land Company. Mr. William Young,. Attorney representing Mr. Smalkowski of the Big Boy Drive In, was present. He stated.that his client is now annexed to the City but no provision has been made for him to connect to the sewer and water; he said the Health Department had condemned their operation and they were very anxious to connect to City sewer and water. He also stated that Mr. Smalkowski was willing to pay the costs, to give the 10 foot utility easement and to conform to providing a 20 x 60 foot turn around on the east end of the platted alley.. He further stated that Mr. Smalkowski would be willing to install this on his .:own to conform with the City Engineer's plans and specifications. A motion was then made by Thomas, second by McCaleb, that the City Engineer be granted permission to issue a permit for the extension of the sewer and water to this property. The petitioner was requested to file the final plat as soon as possible. All voted in favor of the motion. A letter signed by Lawrence H. Bielenberg, Gopher Liquors, making application for the transfer of location of the Gopher Liquor Store now located at 221 First Avenue Southwest to the Kahler'Parking Ramp Building at 15 First Avenue Southwest, was read and upon motion by Bergstedt, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was referred to the Public .Safety Committee. . A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting approval of the employment, of Miss Jane Wilkins as public health nurse, effective April 16, 1963at the starting salary of $408.00 which is Step A Pak Grade 29, was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was approved. A letter signed by G. P. Schoenfelder, President of Crossroads Shopping center, requesting that a semaphore be installted at the intersection of Third and Fourth Avenue inter- section with Highway 52, was read and upon motion by Bergstedt, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. A letter signed by Stanley Mohn requesting permission to extend sewer main to Lots 1, 2, Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April. 15, 1963 91 11 • 1 1 CJ 1 3, 4, and 5 Winslow's Replat 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. A letter signed by Betty Barker, Publicity Committee for the John Marshall Dramatics Department, requesting permission to put up a sign (A banner for Charley's Aund) between the stores of Dayton's and Woolworth's from April 17th-to April 27th, was read. Mr. Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, stated that•thid did not conflict with any other requests and recommended, approval. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by Thomas, that the request be granted; all voted in favor thereof. The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and.upon motion by McCaleb, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof,,the resolution was approved: "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the amount of $45,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated to OLMSTED COUNTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY in payment of Time Saving Certificates maturing April 12, 1964 and bearing interest at the rate of f (four) 4 percent per annum. Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the said Certificates be purchased for INVESTED FUNDS - STEAM DEPARTMENT DEPRECIATION RESERVE." Progress Report No. l on Sanitary Er}gineering Study for Olmsted County, Rochester Minnesota, prepared by Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates,Inc. was presented and President Tingley ordered the same placed on,file. A petition from Builders Land Company requesting.that Outlot 1 Elton Hills East First Subdivision be changed from a resid.'ential to a commercial -district was read.and upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the petition was referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. A letter signed by Donald L: Close, President -of Crescent Park, Inc. petitioning the Public.Works Committee to direct the City Engineer to prepare as soon as possible plans and specifications for streets, storm and sanitary sewers and water mains in Crescent Park Fifth Addition, was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof,) the.letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending that the Council adopt a resolution approving the proposed Repaving and Widening of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to 12th Street Southeast to a roadway width of 44 feet as recommended in the City Engineer's Feasibility report of December 17, 1962, was read. A letter from Mr. John H. Blyler of 1138 - 7th Avenue S. E. recommending that the street be improved was read and ordered placed on file. Mr. D. B..Hunt of 1026 - 3rd Avenue S. E.; Mrs. and Mr. Richard Winkel of 710 -3rd Avenue-S. E.; Mr. Ervin Miller -of 921 - 3rd Avenue S. E. and Mr. Paul Frutiger of 1111 - 3rd Avenue S. E. were each present and heard opposing the said improvement.- A motion was made by Thomas, second by Leonard,,that the recommendation be approved as read. After -further discussion President Tingley called,for a roll call vote on the question and upon roll call all voted in favor of the motion. President Tingley declared the motion duly passed. Alderman DeVries took over as President pro tem at 9:30 P. M. 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., - ANril. 15, 1963. • FY=6�252 The recommendation of,the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the preliminary plat of Peck's Hills 2nd Subdivision and recommend that the preliminary plat be granted approval subject to the compliance with the following conditions, was read: (1) Utility easements beesiablished on the preliminary plat as requested by the Electric'Dejartment and the Telephone Company (2) A•temporary cul-de-sac be provided on the west end of Sierra Lane N. E. (3) That the suffix N. E. be added after the words Sierra Lane (4) Sierra -Lane N. E. should be connected up with Northwood Drive within the period -of one to two -years after approval of the final plat (5) the preliminary plat should also -include property lying immediately to the north of Peck's 4th Addition. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof i the recommendation was approved.c The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex property to be known as Peck's Hills 2nd Subdivision and recommend that this property be annexed to the City of Rochester was read. Theyti further recommended that the owner provide the City of Rochester with a detailed .legal description describing the property to be annexed as outlined on a sketch map in the City Planning and Zoning Commission Office in the Planning Department's report on this subject. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved -and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said property. The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed .the petition to annex Lots 27-40, North Sunny Slopes to the City of Rochester and they recommend that the owners provide the:City.of Rochester with a precise boundary description that would run to the centerline of the abutting streets and highways -and also an opinion stating whether.or not the Highway 14-52 right-d-way would-be included in this petition for annexation so that the property mould be contiguous to the existing City Limits in this area, and also recommend- ing that utility easements be provided along the south line of Lot 40 and along the west line of Lots 38, 39 and 40 as requeste& by the Electric Department; assuming this property would be contiguous to the City limits, they recommend that it be annexed to the City of Rochester, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the • recommendation was approved and the City Attorney.was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said lands, with the condition that if the present petition is inadequate that an adequate petition.be filed before an ordinance is written. _ The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning on Lot 17, Block I' Riess 2nd Subdivision from the residential to multiple dwelling district and find that this petition for a zone change•is not in accordance with the City's adopted land use plans and therefore recommend that this zone change be denied, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting -in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the zone change was denied. The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 15. 1963 9c=-_ 1 • 1 1 • 1 The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex -property -located at 1807 - 3rd Street S. W. and recommend that this property be annexed to the City of Rochester was read. Mr. Branley the petitioner, -,was present and inquired if he would be able to connect to the sewer as -he was having a lot of trouble with his cesspool. A motion was made by Leonard, second by Bergstedt,-and all voting in favor -thereof, -that the recommendation be approved, the City Attorney be instructed to pre an ordinance annexing the said land and the City Engineer be -authorized to issue a permit for the sewer connection.` The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex property located at the N. E. corner of Valleyhigh Drive N. W. and 7th Street, N.•Wo and recommend that this property be annexed to the City of Rochester subject to the owner giving a proper legal description to the centerline of the street and the City accepting the 9 foot street dedication was read. A motion was made by Alderman Bergstedt that the recommendation be -approved and the City Attorney prepare an ordinance annexing the said lands when the following have been complied with (1) the City Attorney to verify the petition for annexation (2) the dedication of the 9 foot strip be completed at the time of annexation and (3) a written agreement be entered into between the City and Mr. Hall concerning connection charges for sewer and water; Alderman'Bergstedt further moved that the City Engineer be authorized to issue -a permit for connection of sewer and water upon the filing of a valid petition for annexation, dedication of the 9 foot strip of land and payment of the connection charges as per agreement-. Alderman Leonard seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the 1963 salaries for the seasonal Deputy Assessors be established at $300 per month for the first -year employee's and $330 per month for experienced employees, approximately six men are employed for two months each spring for the purpose of determining Homestead classifications, was read. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The following recommendation of the Finance Committee was read and upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Leonard,• and all voting in --favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to send copies to the State Legislators from this district: "The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: We, the undersigned members of the Finance Committee hereby recommend that the City, of Rochester support an enabling act before the Legislature recommending mileage to be increased from 7t cents per mile to 10 cents. Also that this enabling act include municipalities in its wording. - We recommend this because of the many departments such as Dog Catcher, Assessors, Inspectors, Public Health & Welfare, Police, Planning, and amny other departments which now do make use of their private cars for City uses. We feel that the 7k cents a mile is not a true reimbursement for the use of these vehicles, especially using them within the City limits. We further recommend that appropriate information be sent to the proper officials at the State Capitol so that the City of Rochester be represented. Respectfully submitted, /s William Bergstedt, Chairman FINANCE COM;TTEE; /s Wallace Thomas /s David Leonard" • 4-�4 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April.15, 1963 • The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Stephen B. Woodward for construction of A sidewalk on both sides of 6th Street N. W. from 36th Avenue N. W. to 7th Street N. W. be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of C.; M. Boutelle & Sons for construction of a sidewalk on the south side of loth Street S. W. from 8th Avenue S. W. to the west line of Lot 20, Replat of Block 8, William, Healy and Cornforths Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read,. Upon motion by • Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of, H.,T. Earle Sr: for construction of a curb,and gutter on 4th Avenue Northeast from 16th Street Northeast to the north end of 4th Avenue Northeast be accepted At the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. j The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Truck Service Company for furnishing.(2) two 2� ton truck chassis and cabs for the Street and Alley Department be accepted at the lump sum bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. for furnishing one 1k ton truck chassis and cab for the Street and Alley Department be accepted at the lump sum bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon. motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised (separately) t t for May 6 for the purchase of one 4-door sedan and one survey truck for the City Engineer's Department was read and upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard,, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending approval of the request of the Minnesota Department of Highways of March 19th to (1) affect the transfer of present M. H. D. property in S. E. Rochester to the city and (2) accomplish construction of city water and sanitary sewer facilities to the proposed District Headquarters on T. H. 52 North; recommending that the Council approve this proposal and authorize the City Attorney and Public Works Committee to prepare an.agreement�between the City and State for the Council's action, the " agreement to provide that the present Highway Department property on 4th Street S. W. will be transferred to the City of Rochester for the price of $100,000.; the City will plan and construct a sanitary-sewertforcemain and an &I water main from the new District Headquarters site to connect with the sewer and water systems near the I.B.M. plant, at the expense of the Highway • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn.,April 15, .1963 495 • 1 CJ 1 Department, was read. Upon motion by Thomas, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. The applications of Huey Wholesale Company (Chateau Theatre) and Hunt Drug Store for a license to sell cigarettes and the application of Hunt Drug Store for a license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted. The application of John 4. Winkel for a Journeyman Electrician's License and the applications of Richard Kunzweiler and Kenneth Hamman for Journeyman Plumber's License were each read and upon motion by I.conard, second by Wilson, and all voting in.favor thereof, the licenses were granted. ; The applications of the Chateau Theatre, the Lawler Theatre, the Time Theatre and North States Enterprises, Inc. for theatre license were each read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof,'the licenses.were granted. The license bond of Renaux Bros. Plumbing and Heating Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the -bond was ordered placed on file. The contract bond of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. in the amount'of $8,632.50 with the Standard Accident Insurance Company as surety was.read and the same was referred to the Mayor for approval. The report of the""Clerk of Municipal Court for the.week ending April 12, 1963 showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,030.00 and total remitted to City Treasurer $2,055.00 was read and President pro_tem DeVries ordered the same placed on file. The annual report of the Public Utility.Board for the year 1962-1963 was presented and President pro tem DeVries ordered the same placed on file. President Tingley returned and again took over the meeting at 10:10 P. M: The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolutions duly passed -and adopted: Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the, furnishing of one 4-door sedan for the City .Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by DeVries, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing and directing the •City, Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the furnishing -.of one survey truck for the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by DeVries, resolution adopted. I . . Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board -to invest $45,000 in Time Saving Certificate at the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company. Upon motion by DeVries, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted. • 456 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 15, 1963 _ Resolution adopting assessment for replacement and improvement of Street Lighting System in the Downtown Business District Sections I and II. Upon motion by DeVrize, second -by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. .Resolution ordering bids for repaving and widening of 3rd Avenue Southeast from 4th Street to 12th Street Southeast at such time as the plans and specifications are completed in accordance with the feasibility report of the City Engineer and the recommendation of the --Public Works Committee of March 18th, 1963. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, resolution 4dopted. • Resolution. investing $75,000.00 of�the Siting Fund monies. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for construction of curb and gutter -and two driveway approaches abutting<the north 88 feet of Lot 4, Block 37, in Northern Addition. Upon motion,by Bergstedt, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for construction of a curb and gutter and two driveway approaches abutting the north 88 feet of Lot 4, Block 37, in Northern Addition. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of Stephen-B. Woodward for construction of sidewalk on both sides of 6th.Street Northwest from 36th Avenue Northwest to 7th Street Northwest. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bids of C. M. Boutelle & Sons for construction of a sidewalk on the south side of 10th Street S. W. from 8th Avenue S.. W. to thviest line of Lot 20, Replat of Block 8, Williams Healy &.Cornforths Addition. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting.bid of H. T. Earle Sr. for construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Northeast from 16th Street Northeast to the north end of 4th Avenue Northeast. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Thomas, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of Truck Service Company for furnishing two 2k ton truck chassis and cabs for use.in the -Street & Alley Department. Upon motion by Wilson, second by . Bergstedt, resolution adopted.- Resolution accepting bid of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. for furnishing one 1'k ton truck chassis and cab for the Street & Alley Department. Upon motion by Wilson; -second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,618.67 from the General Fund, $1,956.47 from the Sewer Fund and $75.11 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to Texaco, Inc. $10422.67; City of Rochester, P.U. $1,892.75 and Peoples Natural Gas Company $330.53. Upon motion :by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,242.78 from the Police Fund and $354.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to E. C. Bather Jr. $354.00; SCM Corporation $400.50 ,and General Electric $842.28. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. 1 Record of Official Proceedings of --the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April .15, 1963 45 1 • 1 1 • 1 Resolution appropriating $48,000.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Permanent' Improvement Fund. resolution adopted. ' Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, Resolution appropriating $1,739.70 from the Public Health & WelfareFund and ordering payment made to General Fund $627.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $263.99; Whiting Printers & Stationers $238.46; The Johnson Comtpany $410.00'and City of Rochester, 1%.U. $200,25, Upon motion by Wilson,' second by McCaleb, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $71.96 from the General Fund; $137.74 from the S & A Fund; $5.60 fgom the Fire Protection Fund; $2.50 from the Sewer Fund;'$14.44 from:the Police Protection Fund and $.564.95'from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to National Bushing & Parts $205.52 and H & H Electric Uordpany $591.67. resolution adopted. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Mc:Caleb, The following claims were each read and upon motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in 'favor thereof, the 'same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: From the General Fund: Callaghn & Company.$60.00;'Rochester Plumbing & Heating $31.35; Dieter Paper & Marine $28:32; Garlands, Inc. $31.26; American Linen Supply $6.05; Samuel P. Arlen $50.00; Monte's $33.55; Schmidt Printing Company $20.85; Quality Printing Company $167.20; Curtis 1000 Inc. $22.34; Rochester Post Bulletin $12.00; The Johnson Co. $87.07; The Kruse Company $173.02; West Publishing Co. $9.00; American. Society of Planning Officials, $15.00; World Travel Bureau $190.80; Herman Brink $22.00; Hertz Rent A Car $6.40; Burton Baker $42.00; N. W. Bell Telephone'Co. $18.90; Monte's $76.57; Williams Printing Co. $74.35; Coop. Oil Company $4.02; and Schmidt Printing Co. $18.100 ' From the Street'& Alley Fund: Gopher'Welding Supply $63.35; Gopher Stamp & Die Co. $118.75; Mobil Oil Company $173.97;--Standard Oil Company $78.00; S. M. Supply Company. $12.00; National Welding Supply Co. $28.04; The George T. Ryan Co. $9.61; Filmshops Inc. $3.82; Rochester International Sales'Co. $6.35; Stnuve'Paint Shop $17.09; Bemel Parts & Supply $14.50; Stan Watson $51:20; Phillip Zieman $51.36; Kenneth Keefe $50.16; Jack Capelle $31.00; Welborn Welding.Company $28.75; and Scharf Auto Supply Co. $2.96. From'the Fire Protection Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $9.00; Gopher Welding Supply Co. $11.50; Rochester Iron Works $16.50;'Peoples Natural Gas $82.06; §oayguardMfg. Co. $103.26;- W. S. Darley & Co. $51;00;'Mine Safety Appliance $47.001 Scharf Auto Supply Co. $21:96; Coop. Oil Company $1.50; and Linda Supply'Company'$11.90. From the Police Protection Fund: N. W.'Bell Telephone Co. $48.00; Monte's $29.18; Williams Printing Co. $102,20; Rochester Opticians Inc.'$13.50; Charles Campbell $78.00; Charles A. Pollock Jr. $50.00' Madsons Standard Service $16.77; C. P. Cleaners $11.00; Red Carpet Car Wash $58.32; Filmshops Inc. $170.69; Key Laboratories $12.50; Reeves Drug'Store $8.17; and Schmidt Printing Company $10.25: 0 `��C�. Record. of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn.,_ A ri1.15, 1963 • FY89292 From the Sewer Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $21.25; Gopher Welding Supply Company $1.20; Welborn Welding Company $6.75; Atlas Paper & Supply Company $37.35; Arrowhead Bearing Inc. t $3.61; Continental Oil Company $35.86; and Reeves Drug Store $5.56. From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P.U. $88.29. From the Music Fund: 0, K. Conklin $64.50; Karl E. Dubbert $18.00; Ray Cleveland $18.00; Jack Tedrow $18.00; Hirman E. Wiser $18.00; Robert A. Storoetz $66.00; Joseph Brough $18.00; Jerome Paulson $18.00; John Wood $18.00; Jack Boman $26.00; Neil Anderson $10.50; John E. Berg $34.00; Willard C. Johnson $18.00; Richard Wittenborg $36.00; Marvin McCoy $63.00; Eugene Dunlap $28.00; George Jamsa $18.00;,Gordon L. Danuser $26.40; Dondld $Gjerdum $25.00; Richard Putzier $18.00; Betty Clausen $10..50; Clayton Tiede $34.00; Beverly Matson $10.50;, Marcia K. McCally $10.50; June Kidsdal $10.50; Bud Boenrner $18.00; F. J. Herting $18.00; Joseph R. McClinch $18.00; Jerry H. Lehmeier $36.40; Clem LaBarre $18.00; Rhoda Moore $10o50; Fred Young $10.50; Robert A. Gantner $20.00; Hermann, Walter $34.00; Etta Overland $18.00; Robert C. Clements $18.00; Oscar E. Johnson $18.00; I. Mary Keyes $10.50; Mrs. Eugene Dunlap $15.50; Howard M. Van Sickel $34.00; Pat Nelson $28.00; Helen Peterson $10.50; William H. Watson $24.00; Mrs. C. N. Connickson $12.60; Elmer Arch $18.00; Jeno Fenczik $18.00; Kathryn Anderson $10.50; Fern S. McKnight $10.50; Ted Cervania $18.00; Mary Roberts Wilson $25.00; Alan Co Ecker $18.00; I. S,. Arazi $18.00; Mrs. Jerome Narveson $10.50; Clarence B. Peterson $27.00; Chester M. Lee $33.40;, Mrs. Edna M. Haugen $10.50; Harold I. Sundet $33.00; Douglas Overland $18.00; Ted Brunson $92.00; hdyline Johnson Felsted $30.00; Alymra S. Whitehead $10.00; Lloyd Ketterling $10.00; John A. Kruse $25.00; Nancy E. Johansen $10.00 and Frances Miller $53.00. From the Parking Meter Fund: Williams Printing Co. $10.00 and United Building Center $1.70. From the Park Improvement Fund: Gas Company $52.30. N. W..Bell Telephone Co. $90.85; Peoples Natural From the Public Health & Welfare Fund: Health Office Intact Fund $18,85; Oles Suburban Fllormart $.75; Stoppels Feed & Seed $24.15; R. C. Drips Grocer $30.50; Arnolds Supply Co. $20o8O; Arnolds Maintenance Supply $10.45; Brinck Solberg $2.00; Foster Electric Co. $16.64; Peoples Natural Gas $13.08; Public Utilities $34.74; Lovejoy & Sons $25.00; Rochester Fire Extinglisher Co. $33.68; Schmidt Printing Co. $136.62; Schmidt Printing Co. $76.50; Whiting Printers & Stationers $3.70; RobertZabel $30.00; Paul F. Wilson $18.10; Model Lawlers $14.59;, Osco Drug Co.,$20.96; The Leslie Mfg. Co. $88.50; Geo. T. Walker & Co. $6.82; Hach Company $16.33; V. Mueller.& Company $4.20; Hach Company $14.15; Mrs. L. Hanson $18.00; Ward McIntire $38.25; Forest Smith $19.73; Neola Henson $6.08; Robert Rossi $113.32; Elizabeth Buenger $4.65; Charles Phenix $27.98; Barbara Wyman $21.98; Mary Wilson $17.40; Mary Graupmann $30.21; Shirley Hanks $4.03; Donna Weeks $2.56; Mary Helen Ousley $13.05; Avis Hernwall $7.73; Jame Thompason $16.65; Mary E. Campion $13.30; Lyla Kinneberg $10.07; Rosalie Grosenick $9.60pi C. 0. Brown. Agency $14.00; Whiting Printers& Stationers $10.20; Schmidt Printing Co. $143.90; Rochester Post Bulletin $18.00; Montes Gift & Stationery $72.57; Edna McGovern $10,00; The Johnson Company 1 • [1 1 • 1 is Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester; Minn., April 15, 1963 459 1 E E 1 • I $1.00; The Johnson Company $26.15; Rochester Bookbindery $4.25; Rochester International Sales $55.97; Osterud Agency Inc. $66.68; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $9.85; and Standard'Auto Parts Co. $20.52. A letter signed by John J. Hunt, Jr. opposing the rezoninglof the property on North`Broadway to be used for the contemplated Northbrook Center Shopping Center was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file. A letter submitting a preliminary report of the study made by Toltz, King, Duval, Anderson 7 Associates on two areas of flooding on the Zumbro River between the belt line highway and South Broadway was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in javor thereof, the letter and report were referred to the Public Works Committee. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, that the Mayor and Members of the Common Council be authorized to attend, at city expense, the annual League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention to be held in Mankabo, Minnesota on June 12-14, 1963. A resolution amending the resolution adopted by the Common Council on July 21, 1958, establishing parking and parking meter regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance No. 871, as follows, was read: (1) Section (2) NO PARKING ZONES is amended by adding thereto Subsections ei, ej, ek, el and em as set forth below: ei. On the north side of 4th Street Southeast from 3rd Avenue Southeast to ,a point 200 feet more or less east of said 3rd Avenue, at all times. ej. On the south side of 4th Street Southwest between 4th Avenue and the alley one half block east of 3rd Avenue between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m..Onday through Friday. ek. On both sides of-9th Avenue Northeast for a distance of 75 feet more or less north and south of the Chicago Northwestern railroad tracks, at all -times. el. On both sides of llth Avenue Northeast for a distance of 75 feet more or less north and south of the Chicago Northwestern, railroad tracks, it all times. em. On the east side of 13th Avenue Southeast between 4th Street and 5th Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-and 12:00 noon on Sundays only. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by Leonard, that the above resolution be adopted as .read and all voting in favor -thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Resolution ordering a public hearing, to be held on June 3; 1963, on the petition to vacate.a portion of C. S. A. H. No. I. A motion was then made by McCaleb, second by Leonard,, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Resolution starting condemnation proceedings for permanent easements for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, repairing and reconstructing a trunk line sanitary sewer through 1 the South -La of Sections 23,and 24, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota. A notion was then made by Leonard, second by DeVries, that the said resolution be adopted as read and the names of Theo. Franke, Lester Fiegel and Vern Day be inserted and appointed as the 6URecord of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 15, _ 1963 FY=50252 appraisors, and all voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 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 buildings and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a compre- hensive plan'(changing the following described property to commercial district) was given its t _ < first reading: "All that part of Outlots 10 and 11, Northern Addition to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, lying east of the Zumbro River excepting the south 10 feet of Outlot 11, and also that'part of Outlot 9 in said Northern Addition described as follows: commencing at the Southeast corner of Outlot 9 and running thence North 190 15' east along the east line of said outlot a distance of 92 feet; thence North 870 45' West a distance bf 1175 feet; more or less, to the Zumbro River; thence southerly along the Zumbro River to the South line of said Outlot 9; thence East along the South line of Outlot 9, a distance of 1150feet more or less, to the place of beginning, said real estate being situate in the City of Rochester, County ofOlmsted and State of Minnesota (Northbrook Shopping Center)." Mr, Joe Dingle, Attorney was present and requested that he be allowed to meet privately with the Council for a few minutes. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor. thereof, a five minute recess was declared'at 10:35 p. M. President Tingley called the meeting to order again at 10:40 P. M. Z An Ordinance amending an -ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for.the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience.aiid general welfare by regulating 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.accordante with a comprehensive plan (changing Lots 7 to 10, inclusive, Block 1, Graham Addition to multiple dwelling zone), was given -its first reading. The matter of demolishing the bul.lgings on the.Thiem and Klampe property, on the proposed site for the new Civic Theatre,. was discussed. C. A. Armstrong, reported that they had not been able to prepare specifications for the demolition. A motion was then made by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, that this matter be held till the next meeting. All voted in favor thereof. • The matter of establishing the Rochester Urban Redevelopment Housing Authority was again discussed.and•the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution establishing same and sending copies of the proposed resolution to members.of.the.Council for their study. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the meeting was adjourned. Cit Clerk