HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1963Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 20, 1963
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Minutes of a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held
in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on May 20, 1963.
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: Nqne.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and -all voting in favor thereof, the minutes
of the meeting of May 6, 1963 were -approved.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening
bids for the following projects:
Bids for Airport Construction, comprising approximately 110,000 cubic yards of Borrow
Excavation; 1400 feet of Storm Sewer; 8400 tons of Bituminous Mixture and msicellaneous construction.
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The*bids of Rochester Sand bF Gravel Company in the amount of $96,317.90; Riverside Sand & Gravel
Company in the amount of $111,929:60; Komat$ Construction Company in the amount of $114,854.40 and
Leon Joyce Construction Company in the amount of $115,219.50 were each received and openedkand
upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the bids were referred
to the Airport Commission and City, Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for demotion of three buildings at the site of the Civic Theatre on East Center
Street. The following bids were received and opened and upon motion by Thomas, second by DeVries,
and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Finance Committee for tabulation
and recommendation:
Alternate #1 - Remove Alternate #2 - Remove the
all bhree buildings Thiem Bldg. & Park Garage
by July 15, 1963 as by June 15th and the Klampe
specified Building in November -
December as specified
Herbert Rueb, E1gin,Minnesota $2,998.00 $3,498.00.
Doyle Conner Company 3,950.00 4,250.00
Rochester Sand & Gravel 4,400.00 431520.00
Bids for furnishing the season's supply of liquid chlorine to the Sewage Treatment
Plant. The bids of McKesson & Robbins, Inc. in the amount of $3,910.00; Lyon Chemicals, Inc. in
the amount of $3,910.00 and Hawkins Chemical, Inc. in the amount of $3,910.00 were each received
and opened and upon motion by DeVries, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the
bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for recommendation.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
approval of the plat to be known and designated as Elton Hills 8th Subdivision. There was no one
present 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
Mr. B. H. Drummond, President of the Rochester Guest Home Easociation, was present and
requested a delay in the adoption of the new proposed zoning ordinance, so they would have time
to study'it. He also presented a letter which he had sent to all members of the Guest Home
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Association urging them to attend this Council meeting and oppose -the adoption of the proposed
zoning ordinance. There were about 75 people present. Mr. T. 0. Moore, Planning Director,
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had been working on the proposed ordinance for
a couple of years and they were just about ready to present the same to the Council. Mr. Moore
suggested that the people present attend the next meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
to be held on Wednesday, Mao 22, 1963 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Fred Hartman
of 927 - 2nd Street S. W.-also spoke in opposition. President Tingley informed those present
that no such ordinance would be adopted unless the Council had at least one hearing and then
after the hearing it would have to have three readings. No action was taken and`the City Clerk
was instructed to notify Mr. Drummond if and when such a hearing would be held. Those present
were also urged to attend the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and present their
objections.
Mr. Newton Holland was before the Council and requested that they participate in the
cost of installing flower pots on the light pole standards in -downtown Rochester; he stated that
he had seen this done in various places and had put a sample on the'light post on the corner of
3rd Street and 1st Avenue S. W. He further -stated thaf'the Central Area Improvement Association
had agreed to pay $600.00 toward the cost, the total cost of putting these flowers on 52
downtownlight poles would be approximately $1,200.00 so he was requesting that the City pay the
other $600.00. He said he hoped that the Public Utility Department would be able to erect the
said flower pots. President Tingley questioned who would have charge of the maintenance of these
flower pots - Mr. Holland stated that he would for as long as he lived, that he loved -Rochester
and felt that this was a worthwhile project. President Tingley then stated that he felt sure
that the Public Utility Board would approve the erection of these flower pots and their department
would do'the work, and then questioned the liability of the City and also the legality of using
city funds for such a project. R. V. Ehrick; City Attorney, stated that it did not seem that
there would be any major problem of them falling down if they were securely fastened so there
would be no substantial risk, the fact that they were up over the street signs would be an
advantage; he further stated that the City could legally spend funds for the beautificiation of
the City. Mr. Lloyd Welty, representing the Downtown Retail Merchants and Mr. David Bach,
representing the Central Area Improvement -Association, each spoke in favor of the project and Mr.
Bach assured the'Council that the Central Area Improvement Association was going to participate
in the cost. After hearing those present, a motion was•made by Leonard, second by Wilson, that
money be appropriated for this project and that the persons who initiated this project be
commended for their efforts. Upon roll call all voted in favor of the motion.
A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting a leave of absence for
Mrs. Carol Christensen, one of their staff public health nurses who is married and has a family,
for the period beginning Jane 11, 1963 and ending August 25, 1963; Mrs. Christensen was employed
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in August 1962 to handle the nursing duties in John Marshall High School along with general duties
in a district of the City and with the understanding that a leave of absence could probably be
provided while school was out this summer, Mrs. Chritstensen has gained considerable competence
in her work and we would like to protect our opportunity for her continued employment -by
preserving her position through a leave of absence, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was approved and the leave granted.
A letter signed by Mae L. Jacobs of 1004 Second Street S. W. again requesting_a.loading
zone in front of her property was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was rqferred to the Public Safety Committee.
A lettqr stating that the Rectors and Vestry of Calvary Episcopal Church petition the
Council to allocate two parking stalls, immediately adjacent to the church offies on 3rd Avenue
S. W. between 1st and 2nd Streets S. W. for use by the Rectors during the construction project on
4th Street Southwest, these parking stalls would be requested on a temporary basis only, was read
and upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Russ Lang, Manager of the Kahler Hotel,, requesting a loading zone
at the building entrance of the Kahler Center Building on First Avenue Southwest was read and
upon motion by DeVries, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by R. C. Schroeder, Security, Mayo Clinicl requesting that one of the
parking stalls on the west side of the parking ramp on 3rd Avenue S. W. be changed._from a 12
minute parking zone to a "loading zone" was read and upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries,
and all voting in favor thereof, the request was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Harold W. Hatfidd, Captain of the Salvation Army, requesting
permission to hang a banner across 2nd Street S'. W. from the corner of Dayton's to Woolworths,
for NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK from May 19 to 26, 1963, was read and upon motion by Wilson,
second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was approved, said banner to
be hung under the supervision of the Building Inspector.
A letter signed by Robert Carson requesting permission to connect sewer and water
connections on 19th Street N. W. was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by McCaleb, and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter signed by Kenneth W.-L.in* Juvenile Officer and Adult Advisor to Youth and
Recreation Committee, requesting financial aid in the expense of policing a graduation party
on June 2 and June 7 at the Country Club for Lourdes High School and John Marshall High School
was read. The City and County were each requested to,provide $150.00 and the Country Club Board
of Directors offered the facilities of the country club free. Upon motion by DeVries, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the amount of $150.00'was appropriated from the General
Fund and ordered paid to the•said Youth and Recreation Committee.
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A letter signed by C. A..Armstrong, City Engineer, reporting that in accordance with
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1133, part of the sidewalk -abutting the west 72 feet of Lot 19, Block 6,
Kutzky's First Addition (1110 - 1st St, S. W.) is unsafe and in need of repairs, the owners have
been notified as specified in the ordinance and has failed to make the repair, so he•recommends
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that the Council pass a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to replace the westerly 38 feet
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and the easterly 10.5 feet of this walk and assess -the expense against the abutting property, was
read. Upon motion by•DeVries, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation of the City Engineer was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
• a resolution ordering the work done by the City Engineer.
The following letter.from the Board of Park Commissioners was. read -and a claim in the
amount of $30.00 for rent of North Hall for a private party for Civil Defense Reserve was
presented: -
"The Common Council ..
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Mayo Civic Auditorium is requested by -the Honorable Mayor several times
a year for free use by worthy organizations, of*the facilities of the Arena
and the Theatre..
At other times we have been requested by the Police Benevolent Association
for use of -the Arena and North Hall for the annual Halloween dance. More
recenity there has been aged a Christmas Vacation dance around Dec. 20th for
the students of the Rochester Schools -and returning college students.
These events, with others, are worthy requests, and we wish to cooperate to
the fullest extent where possible.
However, we have been directed by Mr. Baker and some members of the Common
Council to make special report on all expenditures that have not been allowed
or budgeted for the year.
We feel that this situation should be covered by an authorization of the Council
for payment when not covered by a regular contract for payment.
Payments for the year would probably not exceed $880.00, plus the stagehands,
ushers and extra labor.
We feel that we should be directed by you to honor these requests as presented
to us, if it is your wish that we do so. .We will then bill you at our current
low rates for authorized requests for use of the facilities of the Mayo Civic
Auditorium.
On the request of -Mayor Smekta we have authorized the use of North Hall for the
use of the Civil Defense this week for a party. In anticipation of a favorable
reply to this communication -we are sending invoice for use of North Hall in the
amount of Thirty ($30.00) dollars for your authorization and payment.
Sincerely yours,
/s Virgil M. Elliott,.Secretary
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Mayor Smekta stated that he felt when some of the organizations gave the free'time to the City
that they did they should be able to use the hall free of charge, however, he felt these charges`
should be absorbed by the auditorium budget and not out of the general fund budget. R. V. Ehrick,
City Attorney, stated 'that they were getting in an area where they are getting involved in
expenditures of doutful legality, the thought of providing money in either budget for the payment
of funds for parties or meetings for private groups has no authorization in the law, he said
permission could be given for use of the facilities without charge but insofar as appropriating
funds for meeting•places for these various private and semi -private groups there is no provision
for this in the law: A motion was made by Bergstedt, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor,
that this letter be referred to the Finance Committee.
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A letter from the United States Conference of.Mayors stating that Congressman Robert E.
Jones, Chairman of the House Natural.Resources and Power Subcommittee of the House Committee on
Government Operations, is initiating a series of Congressional hearings on the national impact
and significance of water pollution, and indicating that he will hold a series of hearings in
cities around the nation where desired, was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on
file.
A letter from the Rochester Board of Public Health and Welfare and a letter from the
Olmsted County Board of Health stating that they felt it was desirable at this time to permit the
suburban residential area south of Rochester to connect to,the City of Rochester sewer system were
each read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the
letters were referred to the Public Works Committee.
Notice of Claim of John R. Cooley in the amount of $5,000,00 as'damages for personal
injury and $1,000.60 damages to his personal car caused by a collission with a protruding
water main and other appurtenances in and along Third Avenue Southeast in the 2100 block was read
and upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the claim was
referred to the City Attorney.
The claim of Mrs. Esther Williams in the amount of $17.30 for damage to her car caused
while driving on 3rd Avenue Southeast between 20th and 21st Street Southeast was read and upon
motion by DeVries, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the claim was referred
to the City Attorney.
Letters from the Builders Land Company requesting establishment of a uniform 25 foot
setback in Elton Hills Eighth Subdivision and in Elton Hills East First Subdivision were each
read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the letters
were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by DeVries, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was approved:
"WHEREAS, the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester opened bids for
cable on April 23, 1963 and whereas the low bidder, Simplex wire'and Cabele
Company, informed the said Board of an error in their proposal and which was in
fact in error and whereas the second low bid was much higher than the estimate,
the said Board rejectedall bids. Further, the said Board authorized the
Electric Plant Superintendent to negotiate for the purchase of the cable
because of the urgent need for this.material.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the said Board that the Common Council of said
City authorize the purchase of 3,200 feet of cable from Simplex Wire and Cable
Company for a lump sum price of ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN DOLIARS
($11,557.00)."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion
by Wilson, second by McCaleb, 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 $200,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated
to OIMSTED COUNTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY in the amount of $175,000.00 and to -the
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK in the amount of $25,000.00 in payment of Time Saving
Certificates maturing May 10, 1964 and bearing interest at the rote of 4 (four)
percent per annum.
Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the said Certificates be purcahsed
for INVESTED FUNDS-EMPLOYEES.COMPENSATION RESERVE in the amount of $20,000.00 and
for INVESTED FUNDS -EMPLOYEES PENSION in the amount of $25,000.00 and for INVESTED
FUNDS -ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT DEPRECIATION RESERVE in the amount of $155,000.00."
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A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners stating that according to a letter from
Mr. Armstrong, dated May 10,1963, the Park Department is to replant trees where"removed for the
Public Works projects or on other public property where such planting would be beneficial, and
asks the Park Board meet with the,Public Works Committee and Utility Department to establish
minimum boulevard widths and tree varieties as well as details on particular projects, and
stating that the Park Board would like this meeting at an early date as the season is advancing
very rapidly, was read. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
An appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector signed.by Mrs. George A. Betker
of 942 - 9th Avenue Northeast and a petition to vacate that public sidewalk which is indicated
on the official plat of Graham Addition which lies between the north line of Lots 16 and 34 and
the south line of Lots 15 and 33 and extending from the eastline of 4th Avenue S. W. to the
west line of 3rd Avenue S. W..were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and
all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A ,letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting maintenance
agreement between the State of Minnesota dnd the City of Rochester was read. Also a note from
the City Engineer stating that he had reviewed the agreement and recommended that it be accepted
was read. Upon motion -by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter
was ordered placed on file and the City Clerk was instructed,to prepare a resolution approving
the said agreement.
The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read and -upon motion
by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
Finance Committee:
"Hon. -Alex P. Smekta, Mayor
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The Common'Council of Rochester
Re: Providing of park playground.facilities in Northwest Rochester.
Gentlemen:
Following a meeting with citizens of Northwest Rochester and with the Public
Works Committee of the Council and the Public Safety Committee, three things
were very apparent to this department.
1. We must have some area in which we dan develop park playground facilities
in Northwest Rochester.
2. There are not many areas available in the size of tract needed in this
vicinity with suitable terrain.
3. The layout as shown -on the encloseddrawing of the Allendale Addition
appears the most practical from the 'stand point of:
A. Adaptability to the required use.
B. Availability from a stand point of not disrupting any homes or -
any street patterae.
C. And, from a financial stand point it would be _less costly to
purchase than any other acreage.
The planning director informs us that to gcquire this property we would have
to first have an on the grounds survey to detemine exactly the boundary lines
as related to the present property holders. From this survey we would have to
determine how much of each of the present property owners land would be
included in these boundaries. After this, negotiations for purchase could be
started. We await your instructions.
Sincerely yours,
/s T. M. McDonnell
Board of Park Commissioners"
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The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that at a
regular meeting held on May 8, .1963 they had.reviewed the appeal from the decision of the
Building Inspector relative to the -application of the setback requirements of.the Zoning Ordinance
as established in Section-8 (a) to the property located at 907 - 7th Avenue N. W. and recommend
that the setback line as established be varied and established at 2.75.feet in order to permit
the petition to proceed with his remodeling as -planned, was read. Upon motion by Thomas, second
by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and a hearing on this
matter was set for 7:30 o'clock F. M. on June 17, 1963.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
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reviewed the petition to change the zoning on Outlot 1,:Elton Hills East 1st Subdivision and find
that the proposal is not in accord with the City's- adopted -land use plan and therefore recommend
that this Petition be denied was read. A motion was made -by Thomas, second by Wilson, that this
recommendation be tabled and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, except Alderman
McCaleb who -voted "no", President Tingley declared the motion carried and the recommendation
tabled. '
The recpmmendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
E reviewed the petition to -annex Lot 26, North Sunny Slopes to the City of Rochester and recommend
that this lot be annexed to the City subject to the annexation of Lots 27-40, North Supny Slopes
to the City of Rochester, was read. Upon'motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting .
in favor thereof, the recommendation was tabled (until Lots 27-40 North Sunny Slopes Addition have
been annexed).
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that,the request of Cal Smith, Manager -of
the,Mayo Civic Auditorium to attend the International Association of Auditorium Managers meeting
to be held in Toronto, Canada on July 22 through 26, 1963 be approved, was read., .Upon motion by
Bergstedt, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and
Mr. -Smith was authorized to attend at -city expense.
q The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the request of the Fire Chief for
permission for three members of the Rochester Fire Department to attend the 88th Annual
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Convention of Minnesota -Fire Department Association to be -held in Morris, Minnesota on June 9-12,
1963 be approved, was -read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and -upon roll call and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and three -members were authorized.to
attend the said convention at city expense. - -
The report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing extension of a
water main in-20th Avenue Southwest from 3rd Street•to�2nd Street Southwest was referred to.his
office on May 6, 1963 for engineers preliminary report, and reporting that the improvement -is
feasible and recommend -its construction, the estimated costs made without survey or plans are
$3,500.00 was read together with the recommendation of the -Public Works Committee stating that
they -had considered the above project and recommend its construction -with the costs to be assessed
against the abutting properties was read. Upnn motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all
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voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of -the Finance Committee and City Engineer that the bid of Herbert)
Rueb of Elgin,. Minnesota (Alternate #2 in the amount of $3,49B.00) for demolition of 3 buildings
at the site of the Civic Theatre be accepted at the unit price bid and checks be returned to
the unusuccessful bidders, was read. Mrs. F. E. Donoghue of the Rochester Civic Theatre was
present and stated that the Civic Theatre Group would pay the difference between -alternate #1
and alternate #2 so they could keep the Kalampe building, which would be $500.00 (she was to pay
the $500.00.to the City and they would then accept alternate.#2). Upon motion by Bergstedt,
second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was,approved and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary contract.
Christine Fisher, Sandra Miller, Roberta Schultz, Jan Streiff and James Wellvang,
members of a panel for sociology at tho Junior College, presented a report on a survey they
took as to municipal government. The report was read and President Tingley ordered,the same
placed on file.
The applications of Robert I.. Parkhurst and Bell Vending Company (Riche's Automotive)
for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by.Thomas, and
all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Gerald Holmes and Joseph Underleak for Journeyman Plumber's
license and Robert Hague for Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's license were each read and
upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, license granted.
The application of Leland Fay for a license to construct sidewalks, curb and gutter
and driveways in the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and
all voting in favor thereof, the license was granted.
The application of Larry McCaleb, Inc. for a license to connect with sewers and
drains was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereof, except McCaleb who abstaiied,-the license,wa$ granted.
The application of.Lysne Construction, Inc, for a permit to,move a school house,
24 x 34, from outside the city limits to,the fairgrounds (from the north city limits of Rochester
on Broadway to,the fairgrounds) was read and upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the.permit was granted, subject to approval of the Building,Inspector.
The donttact bonds of Clements Chevrolet Company (2) in the amounts,of $1,674.43 and
$2,076.92 with Fidelity and Casualty Company of NeW York as surety; The Kruse.Company in the
and Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $3,447.35
amount of $18,000t00/with Pacific National Insurance Company as surety;,Smith, Inc. (2) in the
amounts of $840.00 and $1800.00 with Federal,Insuranoe Company as surety, were each read and upon
motion by WilsgnJ eecond by DeVries, the bonds were referred to the Mayor for approval.
The indemnity bond for lost warrant of Sioux City Figure Skating Club in the amount
of $25.00 was read and upon motion by,Wilson, second by.Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof,
the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to issue a
duplicate check.
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The reports for the month of April, 1963 of the Building Inspector showing fees
collected for building permits issued $1,431.00.; of.the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected
for electrical permits issued $744.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing.fees collected for
plumbing permits issued $1,814.25; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating
permits issued $878.00 and fees collected for sign permits issued $993.34 were each presented
and President Tingley ordered that the same be placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending May 10, 1963 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received.$2,999.00 and total remitted to
City Treasurer $2,360.00;.and for the week ending May 17, 1963 showing total criminal fines and
costs collected and civil fees received $3,300.50 and total remitted to City Treasurer $2,250.50
were each presented and President Tingley.ordered the same placed on file..
. President Tingley declared_a 10 minute recess. .The meeting was called to order again
at 9:30 P. M. with all members being present. I .
. The recommendation of the Rochester Airport Commission that the bid of Rochester Sand
and Gravel Company in the amount of $96,317.90 for bituminous overlay on taxiways and site
preparation at the Rochester Airport be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the required
contract documents was read. Upon motion -by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was approved.
.The recommendation of the -Public Works Committee that the bid of Lyons Chemicals, Inc.
for furnishing the season's supply of liquid chlorine to the Sewage Treatment Plant be accepted
at the unit price.bid 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 following claims were each read and upon motion.by Wilson, second by Thomas „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: R. C. Drips Grocer $57.55; Arnolds Supply Company $56.29;
American Linen Supply Co. $6.05; Eco, Inc* $23.37; Higley Chemical.Company $22.00; Mason Publishing
Co.•$25.00; State of Minnesota Civil.Service Dept. $134.00;'Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $32.44;
Mrs. Richard Ferber $26.40; The Mayo Clinic $151.00; Cooperative Oil Company $172.39; H & H
Electric Co. $5.85; Wm. H. Ziegler Inc. $50.46; Whiting Printers $17.00;_Rogers $82.55; Schmidt
Printing.Co. $57.50; Register of Deeds $5.25; The Johnson Company $190.07; Duane Rasmussen $32.87;
Cranston Typewriters $1.50; Tom 0. Moore $119.40; Rochester Airport Company $38.83; Dept. -of
Weights and Measures $33.00; Don Fisher Company $71.70; Linn Uniform Inc. $178e60; Andrew J.
McCrudden $340702; Retail Credit Company $30.00; Geo.-L. Joyce $7.00; Drs. Ryan &•Murphy $19.00;
Woodhouse -Bros. $26.65;. Public Personnel Association $150.00; Firden Inc. $25.00; Gerald E.
Cunningham Sheriff $60.00; Trautner Sales Company'$2.38; Rochester Municipal Baseball League
$13.00; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods $5.15; Gager's Handicraft $26.34; Beacon Prdoducts Co. $29.75;
F. W. Woolworth Co. $4.97; Curtis L. Taylor $54.70; Rogers Stasek $28.08; Allen & Delaney $60.00;
Mayo Civic Auditorium $105.00; Hoopster Sho-Sho Products $11.55; Weber & Judd Company $5.50;
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Charles Graner $4.00; Construction Bulletin $25,20; I. B.-M. $24.001 R. V. Ehrick $15.60; Adams.
$6.75; and Taylor Instrument Company $13.38.
From the Street & Alley Fund: General Trading Company $106 0 7; H.•Dornack & Sons
$1.15; Borchert Ingersoll Inc. $190.47; Standard Oil Company $56.49; Murphy Motor Freight Lines.
Inc. $3.00; United Building Center Inc. $9.00; Anderson Radiator Service $15.95; Clements'
Chevrolet Company $111.83'; Mobil Oil Company $125.55; B & B Auto Body Company $51.23; General Farm
Supply Company $11.10; Leitzen Concrete Products Co. $98.00; Charles Bornholdt-$5.25; Tri State
Machinery�Co. $10.42; Fullerton'I,umber Co..$6.38; S. M. Supply Company $3.78; Fire & Safety Inc.
$90.00; Scharf Auto Supply $64.45; and Ace Hardware Co.'$13.61.
From the Fire Protection Fund: City of Rochester $15.25; Witte Transportation Co,.
$3.65; Federal Sign & Signal Corp. $6.61; Magazine -Publishing Division $16.00; Fire & Safety Inc.
$61.80; Scharf Auto Supply $34.77; Gopher Welding Supply $17.25; and Ace Hardware Co:. $51.13.
From the Police Protection Fund: C P Dry Cleaners $16.50; James J. Macken, Jr.
$25.95; C. Russell Smith Jr. $75.00; Eugene Greenberg $40.00; Key Laboratories In.�37.86; Charles
Campbell $78.00; Olmsted County Business Machines Assn. $6.00;,Blacks $52.20; Police Supply*Co.
$17.59;�Filmshops Inc. $16.74; Cochran & Gillespie $8.95; Monte's Gift.& Stationery $39.38;
and Reeves Drug Store, Inc. $3.04.
From -the -Sewer Fund: General Trading Company $1.45.;.Fullerton Lumber Company $16.00;
Leitzen Concrete Company $60,00;.Municipal Equipment Company $28.48; Crossorads Hardware Inc.
$41.45; Rochester Rentalls $1.00; Atlas Paper & Supply Company $37.35; Beckley Business Equipment
Co. $27.25; Pink Supply Company $96.05; Leitzen Concrete Products $196.00; Murphy. Motor Freight
Lines Inc. $3.37;.Toltz King Duval Anderson $126.58; Firestone Stores $3.50; Power Supply Company
$79.46; Anderson Radiator Service.$2.50; Welborn Welding Company $69.85; S. M.•Supply Company
$13.15; Ace Hardware $16.33 and Reeves Drug Store Inc. $.65. .
. From the Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith Manager $23.80; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $78.80;
General Fund $148.50; Rochester Iron Works $2.90; J. 1. Holcomb Co. $19.00; Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Co. $6.36;.Eugene Ehle $9.50; LeRoy Hennum $10.35; Ace Hardware $7.77; American Liaen Supply
448.17; Peoples Natural Gas $8.73; Foster Electric Company $11.43; Witte Transportation Company
$29.96; Whiting Printers & Stationers $62.49; 'Noodruff Company $37.15; Barry Plumbing & Heating
$5.39; Skating $135.00; and Rochester -Post Bulletin $21.00.
From the Music Fund: Olmsted County 4-H Building $75.00;.Mayo Clinic $3.00; N. W.
Bell Telephone Co..$31.51; Harry Struble $5.00; Quality -Printers $46.80; Mary Ellen*Malkasian
$30.00; Floyd Markee $10.00; Harold Cooke $89.19; Rochester Transfer $24.76; Rochester Post
Bulletin $25.20;-Robert Gantner $8.00; Olmsted 4-H Building $100.00; and Williams Printing $6.50.
From the.Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware $3.86; Nutting -Truck & Caster Co. $12.98;
E. C. Bather Jr. $150.00; and -Williams Printing Co. $12.50.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Briese Steel Company $165.31; Stoppel Feed & Seed
Company $34.42; Gopher Welding Company $29.16; Disons Cleaners $1.80; National Bushing & Parts
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$9.12; Witte,Transportat�on,Co. $3.00;,We�born Welding $0.95; Rochester Post Bulletin $12.00;
Major Supply Company $11.20; Murphy Motor Freight $3.09; Midwestern Chapter International Shade,
Tree Confreence $2.QO; Whjting Press Inc. $4.50; E. J. Klampe Company _$51.00; The Johnson Company
$9.75;'Custom Printing Inc. $29.39;.American Institute of Park,Executives 64th Annual Conference
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$�.50; Norma Amundsen $20.80; Minnesota Toro Inc. $85.30; Hentges Glass Company $1.50; Dieter,
Paper. & Supply $97.70; General Farm Supply Company $135.00; Ace Hardware $145..79; The Kruse
Company $68.67A;,Brinck Solberg Inc. $159.53; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company.$06.45; American
Linen Supply $83.65; Schmidt Printing Co. $118,74; N..W.,Bell Telephone Co..$5.50; Peoples Natural
Gas $44.50; American Paint Company $171.75;,Woodruff Company $199.26; Standard Oil Company
$16.69; City of Rochester $61.73; Mobil Oil Company $153.28; Roddis Feed Company $2.00; General
Trading Company $64-A,; Firestone Stores $29.63; Olson Equipment Company $134.80; Scharf Auto
Supply $35.53; T & T Supply Company.$89..81; Universal Ford $.54; 9m..9anHook $16.00; Rochester,
International Sales $4.75; Watkins Electric Company $3.34; Douglas Bassett $5.00; Fullwell Motor
Products Co.,$125.44; Hennum Key Service.'$2.10; Homelite Corporation $2.83; Mayo Clinic Warehouse
$10,00; Sears Roebuck & Company $34.99;,Squtres Electric Company $1.08; Sun Aired Bac,Company Inc.
$56.02; Robert Costello $12.00; Woodhouse Brothers $36.88; Rochester Plpmbing & Heating Co. $43.60;
and City of Rochester, Public Utilities $39.60.
From the Public Health & Welfare Fund: N.Y. Bell Telephone Co. $9.85; Standard Auto
Parts,Co..$2.44; City of Rochester $LT5.52; Skelly Oil Company $65.67;,Rochester International
Sales $5.32; Universal Fors Dales Inc. $8.96; Stoppel Feed & Seed Company $24.15; Atlas Paper &
Supply Company $7.75; Penney's $8.00; F. W. Woolworth.Company $5,40; Ace Hardware $2.69; Foster,
Electric Co. $19.12; Peoples Natural Gas Company $9.81; The Sanitary Company $46.40;.Sears
Roebuck & Company $7.99; John.Weinberg $43.50;. Model Lawlers $13.12; V. Mueller & Company $17.92;
Spence McCord Drug Company $61.20; Health,Office Intact Fund $52.48; Geo.,T..Walker $69.96;
Mrs. L..Hanson $19.00; Elizabeth B. Moore $18.00; Ward McInture $37.65; Neola Henson $6.90;
Elizabeth Buenger $89.80; Charles Phenix $33.22; William Poblete $18.75; Donald Weeks $4.03;
Carol Christensen $8.33; Barbara Wyman $18.60; Mary,Helen Ousley $9.38; Mary.Wilson $21.53;.
Avis Hernwall-$11.93; Jane Wilkins $1.80; Jane Thompson $7.73; Mary,Campion $6.75; Lyla Kinneberg
$14.29; Rosalie Grosenick $12.30; Cooperative Oil Company $.50; City of Rochester $3.68; Quality
Printers & Stationers $13.60; Superintendent of Documents $7.50; Super Value Groceries $5.62;.
Rochester Post Bulletin $31.00;,Health Officers News Digest $3.00; Beckley Business.Equipment
Company $25.00; Viktor O. Wilson M. D. $95.00; Whiting.Printers & Stationers $9.90; The Johnson
Company $172.42; Robert Rossi $175.52; City of Rochester P.U. $130.95; and Schmidt Printing
Company $23.40.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Twin City Testing & Engineering Lab. $60.00.
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: Fabian Lawler $45.00.
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: .
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Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Elton Hills Eighth Subdivisi
Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard; resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the
State of -Minnesota, Department of'Highways for 1963 Maintenance of Trunk Highways within the
City limits. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the, Public Utility Board
(to purchase cable from Simplex Wire and Cable Company),., Upon motion by McCaleb, second by
Thomas, resolution adopted.
q Resolution -approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board
(investing $200, 000.,00 in Time, Saving Certificates maturing May, 10, 1964). Upon motion by
Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the '
installation of air conditioning units at three different locations. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
'Resolution accepting the bid of Herbert Rueb for the demolition of three buildings
at the site of the civic-tljeatre on East Cer;ter Street. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by
DeVries, resolution adopted."
Resolution Accepting bid of Lyon Chemicals, Inc.'for furnishing the season's supply
of liquid chlorine for the -Sewage Treatment Plant.. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard,
resolution adopted. '
Resolution ordering a heAring on,the proposed assessment for,extension of a watemain
from 14th Avenue Southwest across the right of'way of T. H. 52=14 to'serve North Sunny,Slopes
and other areas. Upon motion by Leonard, second by 11cCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution declarirlg,cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for extension of a water main from 14th Avenue Southwest across the right of way of
T. H..5Z-14 to serve North Sunny Slopes and'other-areas. Upon motion -by McCaleb, second by
Thomas, resolution adoptod. ,
Resolution receiving preliminary -report, ordering -a public hearing and,directing
preparation of plans and specifications -for extension of a watermain in 20th Avenue Southwest
from 3rd Street Southwest to 2nd Street Southwest*
resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt,
I Resolution appropriating $872,46 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering,
payment made to Ellerbe and Company, Upon motion,by Bergstedt, second'by DeVries, resolution
adopted.. '
Resolution appropriating $2,839.03 from the,General Fund and ordering payment made
'to'N. W. Bell'Telephone Co. $920.00; N. W. Refining Company $604.55 and Tolts, King, Duval
Anderson Associates $1,314.48. Upon motion by DeVries,.second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resobptign appropriating $3,271.63 from the General Fund and ordering payment made
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to Armory Board $250.00; National,Cash Register Company $568.50; Board of Park Commissioners
$1,153.85 and Texaco Company $1,499.23. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $260.00 from the Fire.Protection Fund and $280.07 from•the
Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Postier and Eggers $280.07 and Rochester
Mattress Company $260.00. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,76.16 from the Music Fund, $1,241.43 from the Auditorium
Fund, $90.45 from the Lighting Fund, $233.15 from the Public Health & Welfare Fund and $941.00
from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium $376.16; City of
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Rochester, Park Department $899.50; City of Rochester, P.U. $432.38; Jon R.-Weinberg $233.15 and
Brinck-Solberg Inc. $941.00. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating•$938.26 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to
Lyon Chemicals $340.00 and Michel Sales Company $598.26. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by
DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $335.00 from the General Fund and $600.00 from the Permanent
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to G. F. Thorkelson $300.00; William Suk $300.00 and
Cyril Lennon $335.10. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $532.88 from the Gerral Fund, $101.03 from the S & A Fund,
$95.42 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,943.•23 from the Sewer Fund, $7,965.14 from the Lighting
Fund and $336.76 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. W. Bell
Telephone Company $631.66; City of Rochester, P. U. $9,973.77 and Peoples Natural Gas Company
$369.03. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating-$615.31 from the General Fund, $4,491.88 from the S & A
Fund, $45.72 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1.25 from the P.I.R. Fund, $1,036.16 from the Sewer
Fund, $1.60 from the Bridge Fund, $606.15 from the Police Protection Fund and $63.26 from the
Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, General Fund $1,182-.15;
Rochester Post Bulletin $352.14; City of Rochester, S & A Fund $5,043.70 and Quality Printing
Company $283.34. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Thomas, resolution adopted.-
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Resolution appropriating $2,127.81 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering
-payment made to S. M. Supply Company $238.58, Mirace Equipment Company $346.00; Rochester
Fertilizer Company $410.25; Mid -West Restaurant Equipment Company $447.55; General Fund $396.00;
N. W. Bell Telephone Company $289.43. Upon motion by•Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution a dopted.
Resolution appropriating $50,43.6.76-from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Permanent Improvement Fund $48,000.00; Street & Alley Fund $795.00; General Fund $666.26 and
Agneberg Sankstone & Associates $975.50. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,896.30 from the Street &Alley Fund and ordering
payment made to P.I.R. Fund $1,661.01 and Phillippi•Equipment Company $235:29. Upon motion by
Bergstedt, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting Grant Agreement in connection with the construction of '
bituminous over by on taxiway and site preparation near Fixed Base Operator Area and T-Hangar
and Land Acquisition to meet new Criteria for Southeast Clear Zone at the Municipal Airport.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Thomas, resolution adopted. Upon toll call all voted in favor
thereof. -
Resolution accepting bids for bituminous -overlay on Taxiway and Site Preparation
near Fixed Base Operator and T-Hangar Area at the Rochester Municipal Airport (accepting bid
of Rochester Sand & Gravel Company). Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution
adopted. Upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
Resolution requesting Commissioner of Highways and -Minnesota Department of Highways
to undertake a study of traffic conditions at -and near the intersection of 4th Avenue Southwest
with Trunk,Highways 14 and 52, at the intersection of Trunk Highway 63 with the roadway
immediately south of South Broadway Bridge leading to the Rochester Dairy Cooperative and at the
intersection of 7th Avenue Southwest with Trunk Highways 14 and'52 to cbtermine the advisability
of installing traffic signals at each of these intersections to alleviate undesirable traffic
conflicts thereat. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on June 17th, 1963 to consider
whether substandard, slum or blighted areas exist in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, which
cannot be redeveloped without government assistance; whether adequate housing accomodations
are ax.lable to veterans and servicemen and their fami Wes; whether there is a shortage of
decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations to persons of low income and their families
at rentals they can afford; and whether there is a need forma housing and redevelopment authority
to function in the City of Rochester in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 462 of the
Minnesota Statutes. -Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted. j
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayof and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of -the City the contract between the City and the Rochester Methodist Hospital for the
construction of certain utility relocations required by the construction of the new Methodist
Hospital. Upon motion by Thomas, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
Resolution vacating the west 8 feet of that part of the north -south alley in
Block 59, Original Plat of the City of Rochester which lies south of the south right of way line
of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Leonard,
resolution adopted. Upon roll call all voted in favor of the motion.
Resolution amending the Comprehensive Resolution adopted by the Common Council on
July 21,•1958, establishing parking and parking meter regulations and provisions pursuant to
Ordinance No. 871, as amended, as follows: • -
(1) Section (2) NO PARKING ZONES, is hereby amended by adding thereto
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"en. On both sides of 14th Street Northwest from 2nd Avenue
to the bridge across Cascade Creek at all times."
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution consenting to the assignment by James R. Keller, Sr. and James R. Keller,
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Jr. to one Paul Kronebusch of Rollingstone, Minnesota of that certain garbage collection contract
entered into on March 7, 1961 between the City of Rochester, Minnesota, party of the first part
and James R. Keller, Sr. of Winona, Minnesota and James R. Keller, Jr. of Stockton, Minnesota,
parties of the second part. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, resolution adopted.
The following resolution was then read and upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was adopted:
"WHEREAS, The City of Rochester, for its Department of Public Health and
Welfare, employs public health nurses who provide home nursing care services
to ill or disabled persons in the City of Rochester, and
WHEREAS, in the past, the City has made no charge for such home nursing •
care services.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
that in accordance with the provisions of Section 145.08 of the Minnesota
Statutes and the Charter of the City of Rochester, the Board of Public Health
and Welfare is hereby authorized and directed to charge and collect for home
nursing care.services furnished to ill or disabled persons within the City
of Rochester a fee of $3.00 for the first hour or portion thereof and $1.00
for each additional hour or fraction thereof..
Be it further resolved that fees collected as provided above shall be
deposited forthwith with the Treasurer of the City of Rochester and credited
to the General Fund.
Be it further resolved that home nursing care, to the extent of the
City's available personnel and facilities shall be provided to any person
who is in need of such services and lacks the means to pay, either in whole
or in part, for the cost of the services he or she has received. The public
health nurse serving the patient shall determine the ability of the patient
or those responsible for the patient to pay the established fee.
Be it further resolved that the Department of Public Health and Welfare
shall commence forthwith to maintain all records necessary to establish the
cost of home nursing services provided so that information will'be available
to redetermine the fee to be charged on a cost basis."
A letter from John Ryan, a retireiAd member of the Rochester Fire Department,
stating that in his opiniona condition of the new city compulsory retirement policy works a
hardship and financial loss.to retiring employees in the Rochester Fire Department and listing
the individual lossess to him, was read. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Willard Knapp of 730 - 5th Street S. W. was before the Council and recommended
that they give consideration to having a policeman at the Rochester.Airport at all times if and
when a liquor license is granted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, the meeting was adjourned. All voted in •
favor thereof. _
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