HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-1964Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common Council
of the City ' of Rochester, Minn., February 3, 1964
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall in said City, on February 3, 1964.
President Tingley called -the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President Tingley, Aldermen Bergstedt, DeVries, Leonard, Thomas, Wilson.
Alderman McCaleb arrived at 2:30 P. M.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes
of the meeting of January 20, 1964 were approved.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening bids for painting and decorating within the City Hall Building. The bids of Brinck-
Solberg in the amount of $1,985.00; Danewick Paint -Company in the amount of $1,900.00;-Queen City
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Decorators $997.00; Rieple Painting & Decorating $1,245.00 and E ickson Painting Co. in the
amount of $1,212.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Bergstedt, second by
Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Finance.Committee and
Ken Pieper, Architect for review and recommendation.
President Tingley stated this,as being" -the time and place set for receiving and -
opening bids for Acoustical Treatment within the City Hall -Building. The bids of Insulation
Sales Company in the amount of $1,125.00; Architectural Sales Company in the amount of $1,110.00
and Art Craft Interiors in the amount of $1,739.00 were each received and,opened and,upon motion
by Leonard, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the
Finance Committee and Ken Pieper, Architect for review and recommendation.
A letter signed by Richard Pike, Secretary of toe Housing and Redevelopment Authority
requesting the Eommon Council for authorization to expend up to $1,000.00 of city funds for
office expense, initial or expenses, necessary travel expenses and any other
expenses which are reasonably necessary to promote and develop the activities of the Authority
and also office and working space accommodations in the City Hall, wad read. Upon motion by
Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
Finance Committee.
A letter signed by William Buss, Chairman of Parade Committee for the Veterans of
World War I, requesting permission to hold a parade during their convention on June 12, 13 and
14, 1964 was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor
thereof, the request was referred to the Public Safety Committee and Chief of Police for
review and recommendation.
Alderman McCaleb arrived at 2:30 P. M.
A letter from Alfred Nelsen, City Assessor, requesting permission to employ another
man immediately as Appraiser No. .I was read. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Bergstedt, and
all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter signed by Roger C. Anderson of 2610 - 18th Avenue Northwest requesting that
the assessment placed on the sidewalk at this address he reviewed was read. Upon motion by
DeVries, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
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A letter signed by Herbert A. Flueck, State Conservationist reporting that they had
been authorized to assist the local people in the preparation of the work plan for the South
2umbro Watershed was read. President Tingley ordered the letter .placed on file and the City
Clerk was instructed to send copies to each of the Aldermen.
A letter signed by Arthur Swan, President of the Rochester Junior College Foundation,)
inviting the Council to a special meeting to be held on -Tuesday evening February 11, 1964 in
the Board of Education room at the Coffinen Building (Senator Dunalp will bespeaking and
answering questions on "Insight into the Details of the New Minnesota State Junior College
Legislation") was read and President Tingley ordered the same placed on file and the City Clerk
was instructed to send copies to each of the -Aldermen.
A letter signed by Charles E. Burrill, District Engineer for the State of Minnesota,
Department of Highways, submitting copies of an Agreement of Cooperation for a joint agency
transportation planning study for Rochester and the surrounding area, was read. No action was
taken as there was'a resolution approving this contract following.
A copy of a letter from John A. Callahan, M. D. addressed to Richard L.•Towey, -
Chairman of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, regarding the annexation of portions of
Rochester and Marion Townships was presented. President.Tingley ordered the letter placed on
file. President Tingley was also requested to answer this letter.
A copy of a letter from R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, transmitting two letters which
he received from the National Institute of Municipal Law Offiders relative to a proposed tax
bill that is now pending before Congress which may have a -substantial effect on prospective
gas rates was read. Upon motion by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof,
the letter was tabled until the evening meeting when Mr. Ehrick would be present to explain it.
The four following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read
and upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the resolutions
were approved:
"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester
that the Common Council of said City authorize the Board to enter into a
contract with Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for furnishing in
accordance with specifications on file
Aluminum Conductor
the amount of said contract to be TWELVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY NINE
DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($12,449.80) and Westinghouse Electric Supply
Company being the lowest responsible bidder.
Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract documents."
"Nhereas the Public Utility.Department has the following investments
maturing February 11, 1964
$50,000.00 - N. W. National Bank - 4% C.D. - Water Department
50,000.00 - Olmsted County Bank - 4% C.D. - Water Department
be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the said Board to renew
investments of these funds in Certificates of Deposits bearing interest
at the rate of 4% compounded quarterly and maturing February 11, 1965."
"Whereas the Public Utility Department has 2 5/8% Treasury Bonds
maturing February 15, 1965 in the amount. of Two Hundred Ten Thousand
dollars $210,000.00 and whereas the U. S. Treasury has offered to
accept them in exchange for 4% U.S. Treasury Bonds maturing Oct. 15, 1970.
Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board that the
Common Council of the said City authorize the said Board to accept this
change."
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"Whereas the Public Utility Board and ParX Board of the City of. Rochester in
joint session agreed that a dredge should be purchased for the purpose of dredging
Silver Lake and it was further agreed that the Public Utility Department would pay,
for the dredge and that the Park Board would pay future expenses such as operating
expenses, insurance costs and all other costs and upon recommendation of the City
of Rochester Park Department, be it resolved b1i the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester that the Common Council authorize the said Board to enter into
a contract with Minneapolis Equipment Company forfurnishing in accordance with
specifications on file.
One 8 " Ellicott "Dragon" Model Dredge
Model 80154H17 - Approximate shipping
Weight 65,916 lbs. Price - - - - - - - - - - $45,798.00
Twelve (12) chain sleeve clamps. 'Total price 155.00
Twelve (12) flexible rubber discharge pipe
sleeves. Total price 432.00
The amount of the contract to be $46,385.00
Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City
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Clerk to execute the contract documents."
The following petitions were each presented and upon motion by Wilson, second by
Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
1. Appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector to convert the second
floor of the home at 407 - 6th Street S. W. into an apartment.
2. Petition to annex Lot 55, North Sunny Slopes (L. M. Sather).
3. Petition to annex land in Sec. 22-T107N, R14W (Special School District #4).
Mrs. Evelyn Jorgenson and Mr. Eldy Johnson were present and requested that the Council
consider changing the ordinances governing billiard and pool tables; they said the ordinance
now prohibits minors from playing pool and they felt the age should be lowered. 'Mr. Joe Cooley
.also spoke in favor of lowering the age, he said the places we have now are very up to date and
children are and will be going out of town to play if they are not allowed to do so here. James
J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police , said their department was not trying to harm the business
operators but were just trying to enforce the ordinance; he suggested that the business
operators get together and present a proposal that they felt would be workable.' A motion was
then made by DeVries, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor thereof, that thOis
matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation.
A letter from Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson regarding the proposal for study of
Sewage Treatment Facilities Expansion was read and upon motion by DeVries, second by Bergstedt,
and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
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A letter from the B'nai B'rith Men's.and Women's Organization addressed to President
Tingley inviting two members of the Council to attend a program entitled "The Anatomy of
of Intolerance" to be held at 8:00 o'clock on Wednesday evening, February 19, 1964 at North
Hall of the Mayo Civic Auditorium, was read. Alderman DeVries and Alderman Thomas were requested
to attend.
A.letter from the members ,of the Washington P.T.A. requesting that a traffic -
actuated signal be installed at the intersection of 14th Street and 13th Avenue Northwest was
read together with the petition with 83 signatures. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the request was referred to the Public Safety
Committee..
Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
meeting was recessed at 3:10 P. M.
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being present.
President Tingley called the meeting to order again at 3:40 P..M. with all members
The following recommendation submitted by the Planning Director was read:
"Honorable Mayor and
Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Re: Departmental Evaluation of Lands Surrounded by City Limits
Gentlemen:
On January 20, 1964 the Common Council requested the City Planning Department
to consult with all City Departments in order to determine any possible problems
the City might face in considering the annexation of various lands that are
currently completely surrounded by the City of Rochester.
In order to carry out this request a conference was called of all City Department
Heads on January 23, 1964. Attending the conference were Mr. Lawrence Potter,
Manager of Peoples Natural Gas Co., Fire Chief Frank Everett, Superintendent of
Parks William Van Hook, Superintendent of Water Department Glenn Marek, City
Engineer C. A. Armstrong and the City Planning Director.
The recommendations of the City Planning and Zoning Commissionwere reviewed.
Those present agreed that the stipulations-regardingthe acquisition of various
lands for street right-of-way purposes were. reasonable and.steps shouts be
taken to acquire these lands.
The only additional points that were raised were the following:
1. Acquiring the needed street rights -of -way may prove to be a problem
especially since these annexations are being initiated by the City.
2. A question was also raised regarding the advantages to the City in
annexing Brookside Cabins. There was some feeling that annexation
might affect any plans of the School Board to acquire this property
for an adition to the proposed High School site.
At this time the School Administration is in concurrence with the
move to initiate annexation proceedings.
3. Fire protection to the Green, Payne, and Martin Property may prove
to be a problem, especially in the winter because water will have
to be transported by truck and the only access to these properties
is over rather steep grades.
We welcome this opportunity to assist you in evaluating problems affecting the
City that may be associated with these proposed annexations.
Respectfully submitted,
/s Tom 0. Moore, City Planning Director"
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the eight recommend-
ations of the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate proceedings on the following eight acres
surrounded by the City were lifted from the table: (a) Brookside Cabins at 12th Street-S. E. (b)
3800 - 18th Avenue N. W. (c) part of Sunrise View Addition, Lots 1 and 2 (d) Miller property at
37th Street and 18th Avenue N. W. (e) properties at 19th Street N. W. - Cassidy property and
others (f) 1800 block at 2nd Street Southwest - south side (g) Green, Payne and Martin property
N. E. (h) Gambill, Whiting and Theye Property N. E. Mr. Don Brandley of 1807 - 8rd Street S. W.
was present and inquired if his property located on 2nd Street 8. W. was included in recommendati
(f), he said this was a strip of land only 33 feet deep and he could not afford to pay assessments
on this if there was not some arrangement made to get additional land or plot this land; he was
told that this would be considered further by the Planning Department. Mrs. Water Royce of 228 -
19th Avenue S. W. also inquired if her property was included in recommendation (f).but she was
told that it was not. A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, that the report of
the Planning Director and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission be received
and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution ordering hearings on the
proposed annexations, the hearings to be divided into two separate groups. All voted in favor of
the motion.
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>_. The following recommendation was read:
"At our regular meeting of January 22, 1964 we gave final consider4-
tion to all of the remaining letters we have received from various persons
and groups regarding suggested revisions to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance.
By way of background information, you will recall that on January 24,
1962 the City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the Common
Council the adoption of the "Comprehensive Plan for the City of Rochester,
Minnesota," dated 1960, and as subsequently revised. The Common Council
received this recommendation on February 5, 1962 and suggested that the
matter be taken under advisement and studied in detail by the Common Council
and the City Planning and Zoning Ca�nmission. A series of weekly meetings
were held over a period of one and one-half years, during which time the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance was studied word for word.
On April'24, 1963.the Joint Committee of the Common Council and the
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City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send the Proposed Zoning
Ordinance; as revised, back to the Common Council for action. This recom-
mentation was accepted by the Common'Council on June 17, 1963 and the
Council set July 22, 1963 as the. -date for the first public hearing on the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Further public hearings were held on August 26, 1963, September 23,
1963, and October 28, 1963. During the course of these hearings, numerous
comments were made regarding revisions that the people felt should be made
to the Proposed Ordinance. The people were instructed to submit their _ .
comments in writing to either the Common Council or the City Planning and
Zoning Commission for review.. Since July 1963, we have held numerous meet-
ings to evaluate all of the written requests and accordingly we,have
recommended many revisions.
We have held joint meetings in recent weeks with the Industrial Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce and as a result of these meetings, we have made
several recommended revisions to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Accordingly on January 22, 1964 we gave final consideration to these
written requests and as a result, we recommend that the following revisions
be made to the text of the Ordinance as requested by the Industrial Cowlittee:
1. Omit Article 33.0031
2. Omit Subsections (f), (n), (s), and (af) from the list of
conditional uses in Article 34.011.
3. Amend Article 16.03 to read "five (5) years" instead of
three (3) years.
4. Amend the Proposed Zoning District Map and make Crenlo an
M-2 District instead of an M-1 District.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the Common
Council the approval of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance, as revised."
Respectfully submitted,
City Planning and Zoning Commission
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/s A.- B. Hagedorn, President"
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
noted as received.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
-reviewed the petition to annex the property at 1800 Northwood Drive (Dr. Green's property) and
find that the property is contiguous by the City of Rochester, the owners are expeiencing
difficulties with their septic tank waste disposal system and therefore wish to annex to the
City so thatthey can be served by City sewer; and the area had been previously recommended for
annexation on June 26, 1963.but went no futhher at that time because the petition for annexation
had not been served on,the Town Board of Cascade Township, Olmsted County Board, or the
Minnesota Municipal Commission; a proper petition has now been filed in accordance with current
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Minnesota Statutes, and we therefore reaffirm our recommendation of June-26,• 1964 and again
recommend -that this property be annexed to .the• City of Rochester subject to reservations for
future residential access streets that may be needed to provide proper public access to the
area, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof,
the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance
annexing the said land.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the petition of the'Elk's lodge to vacate 14th Avenue S. E. and 9th Street S. E.
and the pedestrian walkway from Slatterly Park to 14th Avenue S. E. and all utility easements
as -dedicated on the plat of South Home 2nd Addition and find ,that the aliove mentioned streets
are not needed to provide adequate public vehicular.access to the proposed Elk's Lodge and
will not impair traffic flow in the area and by their vacating the City will be relieved.of
unnecessary costs to maintain streets which are superfluous, and also find that the streets
are not improved at.the present time and based on these findings they recommend that the
streets, walkway and Utility easements be vacated and"abandoned subject to pr&viding needed
utility easements on -a Replat of South Home 2nd Addition,.was read. Upon motion by Leonard,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a hearing on the said vacation.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the preliminary replat of South Home.2nd Addition and find that it complies with
the minimum.standards of Ordinance No. 1010 and applicable state laws and therefore recommend
that the replat be granted preliminary approval subject to completion of vacating proceedings
of 9th Street S. E., 14th Street S., E. and the pedestrian walkway, and all utility easements
in South Home 2nd Addition, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and all
voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the application of the Board of Education of Special School.District #4 to vary
the front yard setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the enlargement of
Northrop School and recommend that the setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance be varied
to permit the construction of an addition to Northrop School that will leave a yard space of
7 ft. between the North property line of 8th Street N. W. and the south face of the proposed
addition, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing on the variance was set for 7:30 P. M.
on February 17, 1964.
The recommendation of the City Planning and.Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the application of the Board of,Education of Special School District #4 to vary
the front yard setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the enlargement of Lincoln
School and recommending that the setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance be varied to permit
the construction of an addition to Lincoln School that will leave yard spaces of 19 ft. from
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the North property line West Center Street to the south face of the proposed addition and 23
ft. from the west property line of 9th Avenue N. W. to the east face of the proposed addition,
was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on February 17., 1964.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application of the Board of Education of Special School District #4 to vary the
front yard setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the enlargement of Hawthorne
School and recommend that the setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance be varied to permit the
construction of an addition to Hawthorne School that will leave yard space of 10 ft. between the
sotitlh property line of 7th St. S. E. and the north face of the proposed addition and 25 ft.
between the east property line of 4th Ave. S. E. and the west face of the proposed addition, was
read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on February 17, 1964.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee approving the request of C. A. Armsgrong,
City Engineer for permission to enroll in a "Public Agency" membership in the American Public
Works Association and designating C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer; Mark R. Gray Director of
Maintenance; Frank D. Eaton as Plans Director; Thomas 0. Moore, Planning Director;and Wm. P.
Poblete, Public Health Engineer as representatives, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by
McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the payment of
$50.00 was authorized from the General Fund.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the bid of Architectural Sales
Company in the amount of $1,110.00 for acoustical treatment within the City Hall Building be
accepted and that the certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read.
Upon motion -by Bergstedt, second by-McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation
w as approved.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the bid of Queen City Decorators
in the amount of $997.00 for the painting and decorating within the City Hall Building'be
accepted and that checks be returned to the unuuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by
Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The following recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee was read and upon
motion by Leonard,' second by Thomas,,and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved: "Tothe Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We the undersigned members of the Personnel Advisory Committee do -hereby
recommend that the present basic table of numbered pay ranges, known as the
"Basic Pay Plan" be amended as per the attached table, which includes 150
numbered ranges and is dated 1-1-64. The proposed table differs from the present
table only in that the proposed increments between grades is approximately 1�%
rather than 37. The range of each grade of approximately 20% as well as the
increments in the steps of 3% remain unchanged.
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The Olmsted County Board is reportedly -adopting the proposed City
table and requests that the City do likewise, so as to facilitate
continued cooperation between the -City and County - particularly
regarding the setting of salaries of joint City -County employees
whose salary is shared.
Respectfully,
PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
/s Lester Fiegel, Chairman
/s John Bakke, Secreatary
/s David Leona rd
/s Wallace Thomas"
The recommendation of the"Personnel Advisory Committee that the Common Council
adopt the salary proposals for"city employees for 1964 as outlined th their letter and report of
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January, 1964 and recommending that/salary ranges for the various positions are favorably acted
upon, they suggest that the specific salary step in the range and anniversary date for each
newly classified employee be established by reference to the attached report, was read. Upon
motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that the attached
supplemental work agreement between the Street and Alley Dppartment and the City of Rochester
be considered as part of thewage package settlement for 1964 by formal adoption, it contains
provisions'on overtime, lunch periods, resOt periods, and other matters which we fell are
beneficial to both the employees and the City, was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by
Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved. Mr. Howard Scott,
Area Representative of Local No. 49, was present and requested that he again be heard before
final action --was taken on the agreement:
The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee requesting consideration
by the Common Council in granting an -extra merit step increase for two city employees because
of peculiar circumstances - recommending placement of Ambrose Blake EA 4, Draftsman -Designer
at Step E in his pay grade, effective January 1, 1964, Mr. -Blake has 15 years service with the
City and this assingment.would equalize his salary with other EA 4 employees; and Mrs. Doris
Schubert, Clerk Typist II, was eligible for a merit step December 16, 1963 to step C of her pay
grade and recommend that this be raised to step D as of that date retaining her anniversary date
of December 16 was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the recommendation was approved.
Mr. Thomas Eaton wag present and inquired what had been done in regard to the
billiard and pool table ordinance and was told that this matter had been referred to the Public
Safety Committee and they were to meet on Thursday at 3:30 7P.- M. to consider the matter. Mr,.
Eaton and his -friends were invited to attend this meeting.
The following resolutions were each intorduced and read and upon motion made.and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tern DeVries declared the same duly
passed and adopted:
Resolution adopting revised "Basic Table of Numbered Pay Ranges" otherwise known
as the"Basic Pay Plan". Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
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Resolution creating the following new classes of positions for the City of Rochester,
Minnesota in 1964:
City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney
City Assessor
Auditorium Manager
Head Building Inspector
City Clerk
City Engineer
Finance Officer
City Librarian
Librarian I
Librarian II
Librarian EILK
Director of Manntenance
Civic Music Director
Superintendent of Parks
Assistant Superintendent of Parks
City Personnel Director
City Planning Director
Plans Engineer
Associate Planner
City Recreation Director
Assistant Recreation Director
Women's Program Leader, Recreation
Superintendent, Sewage Treatment Plant
Laboratory Technician, Sewage Treatment Plant
Director, Traffic Violations Bureau
City Treasurer
Assistant to the City Treasurer
Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing salaries for 1964 for classes of positions covered under the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan for employees of the City of 'Roche'ster.
Leonard, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Upon motion by
Resolution setting the following salaries in the Police Department. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted:
No. of
Spec.
Pay
Monthly
Positions Class Title
Page No.
Grade No.
Salary-
1 Police Chief
100
88
$665-770
1 Assistant Police Chief
102
78
573-665
1 Police Captain of Detectives
104
72
525-608
1 Police Captain of Juv. Off.
106
72
525-608
4 Police Captains
108
70
510-591
4 Police Detectives
110
66
480-557
4 Police Juv. Officer
112
66
480-557
3 Police Sergeant
114
64
466-541
51 Police Patrolman
118
60
439-510
Resolution setting the following salaries in
the Fire Department.
Upon motion by
Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted:
No. -Of
Spec.
Pay
Monthly
Positions Class Title
Page No.
Grade No.
Salary
1 Fire Chief
130
88
$665-770
3 Assistant Fire Chief
132
74
541-626
12 Fire Captain
134
68
494-573
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
136
68
494-573
2 Fire Inspector
138
64
466-541
1 Fireman -Mechanic
140
68
494-573
18 Fire Motor Operator
142
64
466-541
37 Fire Fighter
144
60
439-510
Resolution setting the following salaries of
employees in
the Park
Department for the
year 1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by McCaleb,
resolution
adopted:
No. of
Spec.
Pay
Monthly yearly
Positions C1ass'Title
Pagg No.
Grade No.
Salary Salary
Superintendent of Parks
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626-748
(Above rate to cocrimence 4-1-64 with 1963 rate to apply -until then)
Asst. Supt. of Parks
70
494-591
Clerk Typist III
30
38
308-367
Clerk Account I
2
28
265-317
Unclassified -Positions
General Foremen
6,240.
Heavy Equipment Operator (IV)'
5,924.
Greenskeeper
6,924.
Shop Mechanic
5,924.
Asst. Mechanic
5,669.
3 Equipment Operator II, each
5,249.
3 Utility Men, each
5,249.
2 Tree Trimmer II, each
5,249
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4 Equipment Operator 1, each
5 First Class Laborer, each
2nd Class Laborer
4,865.
4,495.
4,279.
Resolution setting the
following salaries to be paid
from the General
Fund during
1964. Upon motion by Leonard, second
by McCaleb, resolution adopted:
CITY CLERK"S
OFFICE
Spec.
Pay
Yearly
Monthly
Position Page No.
Grade No.
Salary
Salary
City Clerk
88
$646-770
Deputy City Clerk
14
50
367-439
Payroll Clerk
40
28
'265-317
Bookkeeping Machine Operator
20
28
265-317
Secretary -Personnel
28
28
265-317
Clerk Typist II
28
28
265-317
Finance Officer
80
573-685
Personnel Director
86
626-748
CITY -TREASURER' S OFFICE
City Treasurer
66
557 -
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CITY HALL CUSTODIANS
Head Custodian
$4,865.
2 Custodians, each
POLICE SECRETARIES
Secretary,Juvenile Division
30
38
308-367
Secretary,Detective Division
30
38
308-367
MAYOR'-S SECRETARY
Secretary to Mayor
42
38
308-367
DOG POUND
Poundmaster
4,132.
-`Assistant Poundmaster
4,495.
CITY SCALE
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Weighmaster
4,495.
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MUNICIPAL COURT -
*Judge of Municipal Court
9,250.
770.83
*Special Judge
$25.00 per day
Clerk of Court
24
50
367-439
Court Clerk (Deputy)
34
28
265-317
- Account Clerk I (Deputy)
2
28
265-317
* - *Salary set by State Statute
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU
Director Traffic Viol. Bureau
70
494-591
Asst. Director Traffic
Viol. Bureau
12
34
289-346
2 Traffic Viol. Bureau
Clerks (Deputy)each
46
28
265-317
INSPECTION -DEPARTMENT
Head Building Inspector
80
573=685
Electrical Inspector
7,193.
Heating Inspector
7,193.
Plumbing Inspector
7,193.
Asst. Building Inspector
6,531.
Clerk Typist II
28
28
265-317
ASSESSOR'S 'DEPARTMENT
Assessor
88
646-770
Property Appraiser I
56
402-480
Property Appraiser II
70
494-591
Note: Preoperty Appraisers
positions to
be a maximum combination totaling
four (4)
Assessment Clerk
9
34
289-346
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Planning Director
94
705-841
Associate Planner
70
494-591
Clerk Typist II
28
28
265-317
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
Recreation Director
86
626-748
Assistant Director
70
494-591
Women's Program Leader
62
439-525
Clerk Typist II
28
28
265-317
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Resolution setting the following salaries for employees at the Mayo Civic Auditorium for
1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted:
Classified --Positions
• Spec. Pay Monthly
Position Page -No. Grade -No. Salary
Auditorium Manager - 86 $626-748-
Ticket Sales Manager 44 28 265-317
Account— Clerk I 2 28 265-317
Unclassified -Positions
Title of Position Salary Set
Stage & Maintenance Director $6,365 per year
Asst. Stage & Maintenance Director ` 5,836 per year
Engineers, Refrigeration 5,924 per year
Head Custodian - Relief Engineer 5,050 per year
Custodian - Ice Man 4,865 per year
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Hourly Help
Chief Usher $1.50 & 2.00 per.hour
Ticket Takers 1.35 per hour
Ushers 1.20 per hour
Chief Cashier 1.50 per hour
Cashiers 1.10-1.35 per hour
Record Player .85 per hour `
Skate Patrol 1.35-2.00 per hour
Extra Help 1.70 per hour
Resolution setting the following salary and compensation for classified positions for
employees in the City Engineer's Office for 1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Bergstedt,
resolution adopted:'
Spec. Pay Monthly
Class Title Page No. Positions -Included Grade No. Salary -
Engineering Aide I 75 Survey Helpers 42 $326-390
Inspector Helpers
Apprentice Draftsmen
Engineering Aide It 77 Rodmen 56 402-480
Jr. Inspectors
Draftsman I
Permit & Records Clerk
Mapping Draftsman
Engineering Aide IIA 80 Draftsman II 62 439-525
Engineering Aide III 82 Draftsman— Computor - 70 - 494-591
Construction Inspector
Sidewalk Inspector -
Instrument Man
- - - - - - Project Control Clerk
Civil Engineer I 702 74 525-626
Engineering Aide IV 84 - Draftsman -Designer 80 573-685
- Senior Inspector
- _ - Survey Supervisor - -
Civil Engineer.II 703 Construction Engineer 86 626-748
- -Design Engineer -
Civil Engineer,Ill 704 Plans Engineer 94 705-841
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Resolution setting salary of Civic Music Director at the sum of $591-705 (Pay Grade No.
82) for the year 1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution setting salary of Head City Painter in the sum of $6,677 per year and the
Assistant City Painter in the sum of $6,365 per year. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by
Leonard, resolution adopted.
. Resolution setting salary of the employees at the City Dumping Grounds at $6,240 per
year for 1' Dump Foreman and $5,669 per year for equipment opeaators (3). Upon motion by Thomas,
second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
-Resolution setting the following salaries of employees in the City Engineer's Depart-
ment for the year 1964. Upon motion by Bergstedt; second by Leonard, resolution adopted:
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Master Mechanic
3 Street Foremen, each
Sewer Foreman
5 Equipment Operators 4 each
2 Mechanics
10 Equipment Operators 3, each
Stockkeeper-Timekeeper
9 Equipment Operators 2, each
5 Equipment Operators 1, each
3 Laborers, each -
Per Year
$6, 76U
6,531
6,240
6,240
5,924
5,924
5,669
5,463
5,249
4,865
4,495
Resolution aetting salaries of classified and unclassified employees at Sewage
Treatment Plant for 1964 as follows. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, resolution
adopted:
Position
1 Superintendent
1 Laboratory Technician
1 Mechanic & Chief Operator
4 Shift Operators, each
1 Relief Operator
1 Asst. Opeaator
1 Maintenance Man
Pay Yearly Monthly
Grade No. Salary Salary .-�
94 $705-841
62 439-525
$6, 531
6,240
5,924
5,249
4,865
Resolution setting the following salaries to be paid from the Parking Meter Fund during
the year 1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wils®n,resolutiom adopted:
Position Pay Yearly Monthly
Grade No. Salary Salary
Head Parking Meter Maintenance Man $4,865
Asst. Parking Meter Maintenance Man 4,495
Asst. to the City Treasurer 40 $317-379
Resolution setting the following salaries for classified positions in the City
Engineer's Office for the year 1964. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, resolution
adopted:
Pay
Yearly
Monthly
Position,
Grade
No. Salary
Salary -
City Engineer
116
$975 - 1165
Director of Maintenance
94
705 t 841
Account Clerk III
6
50
367 - 439
2 Clerk - Typist II, each
•28
28
265 •- 317
-Resolution setting the
following salaries
for classified poisitions
in the City
Attorney's office.for the year 1964. Upon motion by Leonard, second by McCaleb,.resolution
adopted:
Position
City Attorney
Asst. City Attorney
Secretary
Pay Yearly
Grade No Salary
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.. $1, 500.
Monthly
Salary
$867- 1035
379-453
Resolution setting salary and compensation of the custodian of voting machines in the
City of Rochester at one and one-half of,the regular hourly rate for hours beyond regular
hours. Upon motion by -Leonard, second by.Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Resolution•establishing pay grade step and anniversary date of.the two following City
employees. Upon motion by -Leonard, second by Bergstedt, resolution.adopted:
Name
Pay
Pay
Effective
" Classification
Step
Grade
-Date -
Ambrose Blake EA 4 Draftsman -Designer
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1-1-64
Doris Schubert Clerk - Typist II
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Mr. Lester Fiegel, a member of the Personnel Advisory Committee, stated that he had
been working on this committee for the past year,'they
had forty
some meetings
and he had
enjoyed working with Mr. Leonard, Mr. Thomas, Mr.
Bakke and the various department heads and
hoped that they had accomplished something.
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The application of John Miller for a Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's license
license was read. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all voting in favor thereof,
the license was granted.
The application of Roger C. Nelson (Javahaus Cafeteria) for a license to sell soft
drinks was read. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, and all voting in�favor thereof,
the license was granted.
The application for transfer of "on" and "off" sale 3.2 beer license from Florence
Pervin (Jim and Joe's Highway Cafe) to Douglas Claassen was read. Upon motion by Leonard,
second by Bergstedt, and all voting in favor thereof, the application was referred to the
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Public Safety Committee.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending January 24, 1964
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,437.00 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $2,382.00; and for the week ending January 31, 1964 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received $3,158.00 and total remitted
to the City Treasurer $2,595.00, were each presented and President pro tern DeVries ordered the
same placed 6n tile;
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by MCCaleb, and
all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were directed
and authorized to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Mary Hoban $120.00; C. A. ARmstrong $10.40; Alex P. Smekta
$93.90; William Frutiger $67.50; Charles.Dornack $48.00; Wm. L. Burrows $82.38; Walter B.
Gordon $92.50; Garnet'Spring $57.00; Robert Blakefy $98.40; Alfred Heyn*$105.60; St.-Mary.'s
Hospitai $1.50; Rochester Methodist Hospital $1.40; Mayo Clinic $60.00; Olmsted Medical Group
$58.00; Stanley Morris $2030; S. M. Supply Co. $37.75; N. W. Bell Telephone $46.25; Reeve's
Drug Store $2.54; General Trading Company $28.18; Duro Test Corporation $167.94; The Johnson
Co. $146.91; Minneapolis B&ue Printing Co. $105.94; A b inson $27.61; Harry Evans $3.90; Duane
Rasmussen $10.20; Matthew Bender & Company Inc..$25.00; Rochester Airport Company $38.87;
Olson Photographic Supplies Inc. $8.44; Marvin Law Book Company $46.00; C..A. Cottingham
$82.00; Rochester Post Bulletin $3.60; Firestone Stores Inc..$9.49; Rochester Blue Printing Co.
$1.16; Albert J. Tingley $41.80; Alfred Nelsen $21.00; Robert--Toddie $21.25; Albert Toddie
$21.25; Frank Eaton $21.25; Ace Hardware $5.54; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $110,65; Doris J.
Nickerson $48.00; Wm. H. Ziegler Co. Inc. $59.41; Hentges Glass Company $11.00; Model Lawlers
$5.00; Schmidt Printing Co. $2.94; Whiting Printers & Stationers $2.00; Dieter Paper.& Marine
Supply $3.17; R. C. Drips Grocer Co. $67.35; Arnolds Supply Company $29.89; Witte Transportation
Co. $7.96;-Rochester Germicide Company $10.50; C..Leslie Gray $15.00; C. P Dry Cleaners
$5.50; and H. Dornack & Sons $154.25.
From the Street & Alley Fund: S. M. Supply $96.94; Ace Hardware $3.19; Wm. H..Ziegler
Co. Inc. $13.05; Gopher Stamp & Die Company $14.19; iational Welding Supply Co. $15.54; Alpek
Sheet Metal & Ro6fing Company $8.00; Rochester International Sales Inc. $6.52; National Welding
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Supply $19.33; Mark R. Gray $5.90;and Hentges Glass Company $3.25.
From the Fire Protection Fund: S. M. Supply Company $11.72; Ace Hardware
$16.02; N..W. Bell Telephone Company $39.85; Big Four Oil Company $114.23;•Model Lawlers
$5.10; Culligan Soft Water Service $4.75; Elkardt Brass Mfg. Company $8.53; Ole"s Suburban
Floormart $1.90; Lystad's $15.00; Minnesota State Fire Dept. Assn. $50.00; Hentges Glass Co.
$9.50; Kenneth Stoltenberg $122.60; Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Assn. $11.00 and Edward J.
Rouse Inc. $120.00.
From the Police Protection Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $15.54; 0 & B Shoe
Store $90.14; Cronin Peterson $197.45; Kersten Furs $66.50; Cochran & Gillespie $174.40;
Fire & Safety Inc. of Minnesota $7.50; Key Laboratories Inc. $23.02; Schmidt Printing Co.
$4.80; Whiting Printers & Stationers $2.80; Osco Drug•$5.07; Stone Oldsmobile Inc. $5.75;
James 3. Macken, J(;. $19.57; Law Bonn Company $10.56; Standard Oil Company $31.32; Rochester
Cycle Shop $28..28; R. W. Brueske $2.00; Guy E. Barnes •$2.00; Eugene Greenberg M. D. $55.00;
Pulver Motor Service $10.00; Reuben A. Rieck $80.00; and Dieter Paper & Marine Supply $2.56.
From the.Sewer Fund: Rochester Sand & Gravel $204.81•; Crossroad Hardware
$23,04; Geo. T. Walker Co. -Inc. $74.66; Wallace & Tiernan $40.00; AtAas Paper &•Supply,
$37.35; Arrowhead Bearing $26.08; Leitzen Concrete Products $45.00; Fullerton Lumber Company
$21.40; and Arnolds Supply $7.09.
From the Mayo Civic Auditorium Fund: Cal Smith, Manager $15.25;
From the Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware $2.25.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee stating that they had met with Mr.
,Al Nelson, City Assessor, relative to the necessity of employing an additional property.
appraiser and they feel that an additional person in this capacity is needed and find that
it was authorized in the 1963-64 budget; they further stated that they were aware of the well
qualified applicant for Property Appraiser I and support Mr. Nelson's request that this man
Mr. David Wernecke, be -employed at step D pay grade #56 or $439 per month and recommend -the
above, was read. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof
the recommendation was approved.
President Tingley returned to the meeting at this time but Alderman DeVries
remained as President'pro tem. • •
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made
and seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem DeVries, declared the said
resolutions duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company., Upon motion by Leonard, second by Tingley, --resolution
adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with
Minneapolis Equipment Company for furnishing one dredge. Upon motion by Tingley, second by
Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to renew $100j000.00 investments in
Certificates of Deposits bearing interest at,the rate of 4% compounded quarterly and maturing
February 11, 1965. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted,.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to exchange $210,000.00 Treasury Bonds
maturing February 15,, 1965,for 47. U. S. Treasury bonds maturing October 15, 1970. Upon motion
by, Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Architectural Sales Company for Acoustical Treatment
within the City Hall,Building.. Upon motion by. Leonard, second by Bergstedt, reasolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of,Queen City Decorators for painting and decorating within
the.City tall Building. Upon motion by Leonard,.second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $787.54 from the'Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made
to First National Bank. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $71.74 from the General Fund; $609.93 from the Streit & Alley
Fund; $131.16 from the Fire Protection Fund; $64.83 from the Sewer.Fund; $10,733.22 from the
Lighting Fund and $1,580.80 from the Auditorium Fund and ordering payment made to City of
Rochester, P. U. $12,385.76 and Peoples Natural Gas Company $805.92. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,493.49 from the SewerFund and ordering payment made to
Lyon Ehemicals, Inc. $510.00 and Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. $583.49. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Thomas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,669.66 from the General Fund and ordering payment to
Viktor 0. Wilson, M.D. $1,042.50; Curtis 1000 Inc. $251.16; Rogers $312.10; Neubauer Mfg. Co.
$376.00. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Bergstedt, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,641.09 from the General Fund and ordering.pWment made to
Rochester Art Center $1,250.00; Peoples Cooperative Power $2,092.54 and Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys
$298.55. Upon motion by Thomas, second by Wilson, resolution adopted. ,
Resolution appropriating $1,046.94 from the General Fund; $1,109.O1 from the P.I.R.
Fund and $91.41 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson.
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Upon motion by Wilson, second by Tingley, -resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $18,605.44 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $841.11 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made,
to H. C. Ormes Construction Equipment Company. Upon motion by Bergstedt, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $584.50 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Agneberg, Sankstone & Associates. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Leonard, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $911.44 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Agneberg, Sankstone & Associates, Inc. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Tingley, resolution
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Resolution appropriating $640.50 from the P.I.R. Fund.and ordering payment made to
Agneberg, Sankstone & Associates, Inc. Upon motion -by McCaeleb, second_by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
i Resolution approprrating $675.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to
Agneberg, Sankstone & Associates. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Tingley, resolution
adopted. P _ .
Resolution appropriating $1,081.48 from the Street & Alley Fund; $1,079.11 from the
P.Z.R. Fund; $1,000.00 from the Lighting Fund; and $6,872.46 from the Parking,Meter Fund and
ordering payment made to General Fund $2,079.11 and P. I. R. Fund $6,953.94. Upon motion by
Tingley, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $20,243.55 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $213.48 from the General Fund, $407.08 from the Parking
Meter Fund and $131.82 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to H & H
Electric Company $464.87 and Quality,Printing Company $287.51...Upon motion by Thomas, second
by Wilson, resolution adopted..
Resolution appointing election judges for the 1964 season. Upon motion by Thomas,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
A letter from R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, transmitting two letters which he
received from the National Institute of Municipal Iaw Officers relative to a proposed tax bill
that is now pending before Congress which may have a substantial effect on prospective gas
rates, waspain read. Mr. Ehrick explained that the firm that sent these letters specialized
in Public Utility work and they were merely suggesting that the City inject their opposition
to this federal legislation which would permit utilities to exclude this 7% tax credit, this
is a credit given for new investments, a credit that is allowed for new investments in your
business a measure enacted by Congress to.encourage new investments. Upon lmotion by Leonard,
second by Tingley, and all voting in favor thereof, the letters were referred to the Public
Utility Board and the Public Safety Committee.
Upon motion by Wils@n, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof,,the
meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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.
President Tingley stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects:
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm
sewer, service connections, grading and surfacing in Rolling Greens 2nd Addition (deferred
assessment for water main to Lot 3,.•Sunrise View Subdivision). No one was present wishing
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to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a water tower to be located on the
east side of 18th Avenue N. W. approximately 1250 feet north of the present city limits together
with the necessary trunk line to connect said water tower with the city system on 18th Avenue
Northwest (deferred assessment to Lot 3, Sunrise View Subdivision). There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in the
South 12- of the NW'k of Sec. 22-107-14, through the S'k of NE'k of Sec. 22 and through the NW'k
of Sec. 23, R14 West,,to the 48 inch trunk line sanitary sewer at the Rochester Sewage Treatment
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Plant in the NW'k of NEk of Sec. 23 (deferred assessment to Lot 3, Sunrise View Subidividnn)
There was no one present wishing -to be heard. President Tingley declared the hearing officially
closed.
Hearing on proposed assessment for extension of a sanitary sewer in 18th AVenue N. W.
fronting Lot 3, Sunrise View Subdivision. Theee was no one present wishing to be heard. President
Tingley -declared the hearing officially closed. •
tearing on proposed change of zoning of Lots 8-14, Rubow's Sunrise Addition and an
adjacent metes and bounds description in Lots 21 and 22, lands SEk Township 107 North, Range 14
West from a residential district to an industrial district. Mr. Richard Gullickson, representing
Mr. Rubow the owner of the lots, was present and voiced objections to the zone change. Mr.. Rubow
was also..present and stated that in 1960 he had made this property,,the family home,,into 14 lots
and they were zoned as residential, he said he had gotten advise from city departments to do this
and had also had sewer and water installed; he -said he sold Lots 8 and 14 and still holds 9, 10,
11, 12 and 13 subject to contract; he requested that the property be -left as residential district.
Mr. Ron Seeger, attorney for the petitioner, urged that the zone change be made. Mr. Russ -Taylor
of 1615 - 3rd Avenue Northwest said he had lived in his home for 8 years and that he felt Mr.
Rubow had come in good faith at the time he requested the residential zone change and he felt Mr.
Rubow should be allowed to keep it residential. Dr. John Grindlay who owns property adjacent
to Mr. Rubows property was also present and opposed the zone change. Mr. Kenneth Noser of 1502 -
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4th Avenue N. W., Mr. John Ahmann of 1506 - 4th•Avenue N. W. and Mr. Donald DeYoung of 1512 - 4th
Avenue N. W. were each present and opposed the zone change. Mr. Gener Nixa was present and stated
that this was low cost residential property and -they were.havingtrouble selling these lots for
people to build homes on. The recommendation -of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending that
this zone change be granted was again read. After hearing those present a motion was made by
Bergstedt, second by Thomas, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning_Commission be
accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance granting the.requested zone
change. Upon roll call all members voted in favor thereof.
President Tingley announced that the question on billiard and pool halls had been con-
sidered at the afternoon meeting and had been referred to the Public Safety Committee for review
and recommendation. He said the next meeting of the Public Safety Committee would be Thursday,
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February 6th at 3:30 P. M. and anyone wishing to attend was welcome to do so.
An Ordinance relating to Business Activities on Sundays, prohibiting certain of such
activities, and providing penalties for violations, was given its third and final reading. -
Rev. Allen Sacket of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, -was present, he said he did not believe
this ordinance was free from religious implications, he said he not against Sunday closing but
was against enforced Sunday closing. Rabbi Joseph Schachter was present,and stated that he
was present when the ordinance had been given its first reading and he was under the impression
that -the Saturday option would be included, but when read now it -was not included and requested
that the Council consider this before final adoption. -Mrs. Stanley Beatty along time resident
of Rochester and employee of Donaldson's spoke in favor of the adoption,of this ordinance. Mr.
Harold Krieger, attorney representing the Rochester Retail Merchants, advocated adoption of
this ordinance. Mr. Harry Blumenschein of 23 - 7th Avenue S. W. opposed adoption of the
ordinance, he said he thought this ordinance was making a break in the law that separated
church and state and in his opinion eternal vigilance is a price we have to pay for our freedon,
the law has no right to interfere with matters of private conscience, this should be loft to
God Almighty. Mr. Wm.-Gernes, Jr..an employee at Dayton's said Sunday was the only day he
had with his family and he was -in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Clarence Bode spoke in
opposition, he thought it was an encroachment of what our country was established for. Alderman
Leonard explained that he had considered this problem very carefully and finally decided that
the legislated Sunday selling -was the lesser of two evils. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney,
stated that the ordinance under consideration says nothing about religion and although the
argument can be made that this has religious overtones because of the selection of Sunday as
the restricted day, if the basis for this ordinance were religion then I would tell you the
ordinance would be invalid and it behooves the Council to disclaim any religious purpose in it;
while some effect of one day or another is had by,this ordinance, this must be considred by
you as an unavoidable side effect and as far as this provision is concerned in adoption of this
ordinance, I think it is necessary that the members of the Council, or one or more of you,
disclose any religious intention in the adoption of this ordinance. President Tingley stated
that the preamble of this ordinance states very clearly that the prupose of this ordinance is
"determined to be in the interest of the public health, order, convenience and general welfare"
and says nothing about religion in any form: A motion was made by Leonard, second by DeVries,
that the ordinance be adopted as read. .After hearing those present in a lenghty discussion,
President Tingley called for a roll call vote and upon roll call, Bergstedt, DeVries, Leonard,
Thomas, Wilson and Tingley voting "aye" and McCaleb voting "no", President Tingley declared the
ordinance duly passed and adopted. Alderman McCaleb stated that he could not vote in favor of
such an ordinance unless establishments such as beer establishments would be closed down too.
R. V. Erhick, City Attorney stated that in the Ordinance regulating the pick-up
and discharge of passengers at the Rochester Municipal Airport by ground transportation carriers
and providing penalties thereof, in Section 3. Solicitation there was a discrepancy with the
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original franchise ordinance and reoommended that the provision "shall be and remain within ten
feet of their respective vehciles" be changed to read "shall be and remain within three feet of
their respective vehicles". A motion was then made by Leonard, second by Bergstedt, that the
said ordinance be amended to change the provision to read "shall be and remain within three
feet of their respective vehicles" and all voting in favor thereof, the motion was carried and
the ordinance amended.
A motion was then made by Thomas, second by Wilson, that an ordinance entitled An
ordinance regulating the pick-up and discharge of passengers at the Rochester Municipal Airport
by ground transportation carriers; and providing penalties for the vi&lation thereof, be amended
by adding in Section 3. Solicitations the following quoted paragraph "Whenever any driver of,a
taxicab or limousine or any other employee of a ground transportation carrier, while on duty,
desires to use the facilities of the terminal -building for his personal needs,. he sahll, while in
the terminal building, have his cap and any other badge or identifying isnignia removed"; and all
voting in favor thereof, President Tingley declared the motion carried and the ordinance so
amended.
An ordinance regulating the pick-up and discharge of passengers at•the Rochester
Municipal Airport by Ground Transportation Carriers; and providing penalties for the violation
(as amended)
thereof, -was then given its third and final reading. A motion was,then made by Thomas, second
by Wilson, that the amended ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereof; President Tingley declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
A resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a watermain to Lot 3,
Sunrise View Subdivision (deferred assessment). Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a watertower, deferred
assessment to Lot 3, Sunrise View Sudvisiion. Upon motion by Leonard, second by DeVries, and
all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer
to Lot 3, Sunrise View Subdivision (deferred assessment). Upon motion by DeVries, second by
Leonard, resolution adopted (all voted in favor thereof).
Resolution levying special assessments for the extension of a sanitary sewer in 18th
Avenue Northwest fronting Lot 3, Sunrise View Subdivision. Upon motion by DeVries, second by
Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
of cooperation for a -joint agency transportation planning study for Rochester. Upon motion by
Bergstedt, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
The following resolution was read and upon motion by -Leonard, second by Bergstedt, and
all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted:
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BE IT RESOLVEp by the Common Council of the -City of Rochester, -that pursuant.
to Ordinance No. 1241 the following limousine loading zones and open taxicab
stands are hereby established at the Rochester Municipal Aiprott for the use
of limousines and taxicabs pespectively:
(1) Limousine Loading Zones
a) Limousine Loading -Zones No. 1
b) A single stopping lane eight (8) feet in width along the curb on
the terminal side of the terminal drive commencing at the East edge
of the walkway to the Westerly terminal entrance and extending fifty
(50) feet Southeasterly.
.b) Limousine Loading Zones No. 2
- A single stopping lane eight (8) feet in width along the curb on
the terminal side of the terminal drive commencing at the West edge
of the walkway to the Easterly terminal entrance and extending fifty
(50) feet Northwesterly.
(2) Open Taxicab Stands
a) Open Taxicab Stands No. 1 (6 sabs)--
- A single stopping lane eight (8) feet in width along the curb on the
terminal side of the terminal drive conanencing at the West edge.of the
walkway to the Westerly terminal entrance and extending one hundred ten
(110) feet Northwesterly.
b) Open Taxicab Stands No. 2 (8 cabs)
A single stopping lane eight (8) feet in width adjacent to the
Westerly boundary of the terminal parking area commencing near the
Southwesterly entrance to said parking area and extending one hundred
fifty (150) feet Northeasterly.
Be it further resolved that with respect to the oepri taxicab stands
established as set forth above, taxicabs shall be called in the order of their
position in taxicab stand No. 1 and any vacant area in taxicab stand No. 1 shall
be first filled by taxicabs from taxicab stand No. 2 an the order of their
position in taxicab stand No. 2. If an airport patron requests a taxicab of a
particular taxicab company, the first taxicab of that company in position in
taxicab etand No. 1 shall accept the patron.
Be it further resolved that this resolution shall take effect and be
in force on the.date Ordinance No. 1241 takes effect.
Mr. Joe Kremer of the Yellow Cab Corporation stated that they have a special taxicab which is
registered by the Railroad and Warehouse Commission and these operate in lieu of limousines
when the latter are unavailable and so he felt these cabs should be allowed to use the
limousine loading zones. Mr. Carl Peterson of the Blue and White Cabs, stated that he thought
that a vehicle should either be a cab or a limousine and these stands should not be used by
anything but limousines. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that if a cab has been licensed
by the Railroad and Warehouse Commission they can be used as a bus; it was left that if there
is a taxicab in the bus stand it must be labeled as a limousine.
An Ordinance providing for the formation and government of the PoliceDepartment of
the City of Rochest6r, Minnesota, was given its second reading.. _Upon motion by Wilson, second
by DeVries, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Wilson, second
by DeVries, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof,.
President Tingley declared the said -ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted land
known as Lots 27 to 32 inclusive, Belmont Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its
second reading.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 558 (by changing Lots 5, 8 and 9 and
the west 38 feet of Lots 6, 7 and 10, all in Block 36, Morse & Sargents Addition to commercial
district) was given its second reading.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 558 (changing Lot 3, Block 22, Golden
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An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 558 (changing Lots 13 and 14, Edgewood
Addition to multiple dwelling district) was given its first reading.
The recommendation of the City Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to amend the Zoning Districting Map by changing the zoning district on
Outlot 2, Replat of South Home 2nd Addition from residential to commercial district, was again
read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by DeVries, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommend-
ation was tabled.
Resolution ordering vacation of a protion of 14th Avenue Southeast and 9th Street S.E.
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Summons in the matter of Ronald Walter and Ben Molstad, Plaintiffs, vs. Richard E.
Wanek, as Labor Conciliator of the State of Minnesota, City of Rochester, a municipal corporation
and International Brotherho&d of ElectricAl Workers Local 949 Defendands, was presented and upon
motion by Wilson, second by Leonard, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to
the City Attorney.
Three amendments to the City Charter of the -City of Rochester were submitted by the
Charter Commission (1) amending Section 102 by adding thereto Section 102.1 (2) Amending Section
275 of the City Charter and (3) amending Sections 16, 19, 24 and 32 of the City Charter. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the amendments were.
received and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering them placed on
the ballot at the election to be held on March 10, 1964.
Upon motion'by Wilson, second by Thomas, and all voting in -favor thereof, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on February 17, 1964.
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