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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on May 4, 1964.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clocIL P. M., the following
members.being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb, Perry, and
Wilson. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the minutes of
the meeting of April 20, 1964 were approved.
The Mayor's appointment of Alderman D. Dewey Day as liaison between the Common Council
and the Mayors Parking and Traffic Committee was read. Upon.motion by Wilson, second by
Eichten, and - upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the appointment was approved.
A letter signed by John R. Perkins°offering the services of the Minnesota Rescue and
First Aid Assn., Inc. in the formation plans for a Rescue Squad within Olmsted County was read
and upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Joint Civil Defense Committee.
A letter from the Recreation Board requesting that if additional parking is availaHe
near City Hall in the future, they would like consideration of permanent parking at this site
for the Recreation -Director and the Assistant Director, was read. President DeVries ordered
the same placed on file.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was approved:
"Whereas the Public Utility Department has the following investment
maturing April 15, 1964.
°$45,000.00 - Olmsted County Bank & Trust Co. - 47. - Steam Department
be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the said Board to renew
investment of -these funds in Certificate of Deposit bearing interest at
the rate of 47. compounded quarterly and maturing April 15, 1965."
President DeVries then read the following letter and presented The Walker Safety
Award to the Chief of Police, James J. Macken, Jr:
"Dear Mr. Mayor:
The attached Walker Safety Award for the year 1963 is being
forwarded to your office for later presentation to the Police Department
of your city during National Police Week that starts May loth through
15th, 1964.
The Walker Safety Award is named in honor of a police officer
killed in the enforcement of the traffic laws of his state and is issued
each year by this Association to any village, town or city that has
either reduced or maintained a safe level of traffic deathis in the
community.
Our figures are taken from the official report of the National
Safety Council.
Traffic enforcement is never a popular job . . . often times
dangerous to the men charged with the public safety. This certificate
may help to remind the community that only where there is strict law
enforcement will lives be saved.
We sincerely hope that this award will be given during National
Police Week to members of your police department with the best wishes
of our Association.
Sincerely,
/ FRANK J. SCHIRA
Executive Director
National Police Officers
Association of America"
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•A letter signed by David T. Bishop, Attorney representing Clarence Johnson,
requesting permission to construct and maintain a thirty foot driveway from his Apco gas
station onto Fifth Street Northwest approximately one hundred feet west of the Eleventh Avenue
intersection, was read. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Perry, and all voting in favor
thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed -by Stanley Guth, Builders Land Company petitioning for the vacation
of the Utility Easement that lies adjacent to Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Elton Hills Sixth
Subdivision and adjacent to Lot 19, Block 25, Elton Hills Sixth Subdivision; was read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the same was referred
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from People's Cooperative Power Association announcing that beginning**ith
the May 20, 1964 bill for service to=the Airport cost for energy is being reducted;'this rate
:reduction is being made possible by economies within our own operationby a wholesale power
rate reduction from our power supplier, Dairyland Cooperative of LaCrosse; based on the
Airport's 1963 load, the -annual saving will be approximately $2,900.00 or roughly 111 discount
and the new energy rates and fuel adjustment clause are listed on an attached sheet which
will supersede similar data in our existing contract, was read.- Also a letter from the
Rochester Municipal Airport Commission stating that they had reviewed the above letter and
recommend that this be approved and the savings be propoertionately passed on to the tenants
was read. It was questioned as to whether the savings should be passed on to the tenants or
-inasmuch as the City now stands a portion of the bills for field lights, if it should just be
given_to the City. A motion was then made by McCaleb, second by Day, that the approval of the
amended rates be approved and that the matter of passing the savings,on to the tenants be
tabled until the meeting of May 18th, 1964, All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending approval and acceptance
by the'Common Council of the contract between the City of Rochester and K. M. McGhie, Engineer
for a 3" overlay on the,Southeast runway of the Rochester Municipal Airport was read. Upon
motion by McCaleb, second by Perry, and•all voting -in flavor thereof, the recommendation was
approved and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing execution of
the said contract.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Council approve
the request of Rocket Aero, Inc. to resurface the existing taxiway, construct new taxiway
around the tie down area and 'install underground electrical service to the leased plat was read.
Upon motion by Perry, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was
referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter.from Tom 0.-Moore, Planning'Director, stating that on February 17, 1964 the
Common Council considered the recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission regard-
ing the petition to annex the elementary school site in Sunrise Estates Subdivision, a part of
the Commissions recommendation deilt with the City acquiring the south 9.0 feet of the school
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site for street right-of-way purposes for the future development of 37th St..N. W.; the Council
asked him to consult with the School Board and this was done in a letter dated February 20,
1964; he said the School Board is willing to dedicate by Quit C1aim.Deed, the necessary 9.0 ft.
of land for street purposesi since this dedication of land for street,purposes is acceptable
to the School Board, he advised that when the City has received the Quit Claim Deed from the
School Board, the City of Rochester accept the dedication of land for street purposes and
proceed with the proceedings to annex the school site to the City of Rochester,.was.read. Also
the recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission.that the petition to annex the
elementary school site in Sunrise Estates Subdivision be approved and.the land be annexed when
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the south 9.0 feet of the school site is acquired for street purposes and vehicular access be
denied from the school site to 37th St. N. W. which is a plannted limited access thoroughfare on
the City's adopted thoroughfare plan (dated February ll, 1964)was again read. Upon motion by
Day, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land.
A letter recommending approval of the Application of N. W. Bell Telephone Company for
a sidewalk telephone booth on the north boulevard of 7th Street Northwest west of llth Avenue
Northwest was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof,
the application was approved.
A notice of alaim for damages of Pauline Knutzen of 1502 Fourth Avenue Southwest in
the amount of $25,000.00 for injuries to her person and property sustained by reason of'defects
in the street and traffic control systems maintained and controlled by the City at the inter-
section of U.S. Highways 14 and 63 was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all
voting in favor thereof, the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
A notice of claim for damages of Erwin Schmidt in the amount of $40,000.00 for
inj►ries to his person and property sustained by §roximate result of the negligence of the City
of Rochester in maintaining a traffic light located at the intersection of 7th Street and 2nd
Avenue Northwest was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and All voting in favor
thereof, the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
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A letter signed by Mrs. Margaret R. King submitting notice of claim for damages
sustained from an accident as a result of the malfunction of the traffic signal at the
intersection of Highways 14 and 63 was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all
voting in favor thereof, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
The petition of Imperial Refineries of Minnesota, Inc. to have the south half of
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Lot 3 and all of Lot 8, in Block 17, Lots 5 and 10 in Block 18, Golden Hill Addition/from a
residential zone to an industrial zone and the petition of.Richard H. and.Mary Jane Lebeck
to have Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Head & McMahon's Addition changed from residential.to multiple 4
_ dwelling district were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting in
favor thereof, the petitions were referred to the Planning and Zoning.Commission._
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The following letter was then read:
"Honorable Mayor and Common Council
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Minnesota Department of Education is again this year making a -
special effort to make Survivial Preparedness training available to
government employees during working hours.
On march 26th, Governor Rolvaag issued a proclamation, declaring
the month of June, 1964 as "Government Employees Month",_and called
upon all elected and appointed officials and employees to-particiapate
in the program offered by the Minnesota Department of Education. Copies
of the proclamation were forwarded to each Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners in'each county and to the May of cities with a
population over 1,000 and to the heads of departments of State govern-
ment. A reproduction of the proclamation and a suggested motion is
attached for information.
The course of training ifn Survival Preparedness is availahb to
the general public throughout the year. It provides instruction in
the principles of personal and community protection from fallout, the
role of government in an emergency, and prepares individuals to assume
their civic and family responsibilities in an emergency.
Beginning in June, 1963, over 400 employees of the Rochester State
Hospital received Survivial Preparedness Training, under an identical
program. To date, approximately 2,000 citizens of Rochester have taken
this training.
Should the council desire to have Survival Preparedness training for
the city employees, the Office of Civil Defense is prepared to corodinate
arrangements for instructors and training sessions with the Minnesota
Department of Education.
Very truly yours,
/s R. M. VAN HORNE
Director"
Mr. Van Horne was present and stated that he hoped that Olmsted County would take similar
action and approve such a course for their employees; He said classes would be limited to about
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25 persons and would run five days about two hours a day and the course would continue for as
Many weeks as necessary to include all employees. A motion was then made by Day, second by
McCaleb, that the course be approved and that Mr. Van Horne work with John Bakke to proceed
with the program to the best benefit -of the employees and Department Heads involved. All voted
in favor thereof, except Hanlon who voted "no" and Perry who abstained.
A motion was then made by Day,'second by'Perry, that President DeVries or Alderman
Eichten (whichever is able to go) be authorized to attend the Civil Defense Conference to be
held in Battle Creek, Michigan, on May 28th and 29th, at city expense. All voted in favor
thereof.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commidsion stating that they had
reviewed the petition to annex to the City of Rochester Lot 55, Ndrth Sunny Slopes, that this
lot is contiguous to the City of Rochester thereby fulfiliing legal requirements and,therefore,
recommend that this lot be annexed to the City of Rochester, was read. Mr. L. M. Sather the
owner of said Lot 55 was present and inquired as to how improvements would be assessed to this
lot, he said he was willing to pay his proportionate share but did not feel he should assume
� the burden of the entire improvement. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
and all voting in favor thereof, that the recommendation be accepted and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an drdinance annexing the said lot. A motion was then made by Wilson,
second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, that the matter of assessments for sewer and
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water was referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer.
President DeVries declared a short recess at 3:30 P. M. 'The meeting was called to
order -again at 3:50 with all members of the Council being present.
Dr. Viktor Wilson, Public Health Officer, in regard to making application for a grant
of federal funds for the purpose of conducting an adult vaccination program for the adults of the
community; he said the program would be in two parts (1) survey of the need for immunization and
(2) actual conduct; of the immunization program. He said they needed the help of the Council in
approving this program and setting up the financial administration, the acceptance of the grant
and provision for the ability to use the money indicated if the money is paid by the Federal
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Government. Dr. Wilson presented an outline of the costs of such a program and gave the following
as sponsors of the program: Public Health Boards of Rochester and Olmsted County; The Zumbro
Valley Medical Society; the.Alumni associations of the two local nursing schools; and the
Rochester -Olmsted County Health Unit. A motion was then'made by Hanlon, second by Eichten, that
the program be approved and'Dr. Wilson was authorized to go ahead with the program;.all voted in
favor thereof.
Steve Briese a high school student at Lourdes High School was present and stated that
they felt that there was`an increase in the availability of indecent or obscene literature and
requested that the Council consider some legislation that might control this. Joan Steffes,
David Ackerman, Mary O'Hearn, Charles Bachman, Jack Ramey, Bill Robbins, Larry Wheelock and.
Michael O'Hearn, each spoke on the matter. They also submitted as evidence two magainzines and
one paper -back novel which had been purchased without any trouble on the newstands by children
under 16 years of age. There were about 75 students from the various high schools present. R. V.
Ehrick, City Attorney, explained that we do not have any city ordinance that governs the sale of
such literature; he said the state laws governing the distribution of obscene material are not
clear and courts have given varied opionions; everyone has their own opinion and what one person
thinks.is obseene another may not think so. James J. Pdacken, Jr., Chief of Police, said enforce-
ment of any such law would be very difficult since the interpretation of tahat constitutes
obscene material can be ruled in many different ways; he said most of the literature carried on
newstands in the City is also sent through the mails to individuals subscribers, so apparently
meets government standards. The Aldermen were all sympathetic to the move and thought the
situation should be reviewed. Alderman Hanlon stated that he did not think they could make any
contribution of any consequence today, no matter how sympathetic they were; they could do nothing
but express personal opinions; he said he did not think it was a proper legislative function of
the Council to censure literature and he did not think the Council could do much except express
sympathy and awareness of the probelem. A motion was then made by Hanlon, second by Eichten,
that the problem -in general be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation
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and upon roll call, all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Mrs. Glenn Burgess of 218 - 10th Street S. E. requesting consideration
of a traffic signal at loth Street and 3rd Avenue S. E. was read. Upon motion by McCaleb, second
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Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was .referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners extending an invitation to the Mayor,
-members of the Common Council, the City Attorney, Personnel Director and Finance Officer, to be
their guests at a luncheon meeting to be held in the north hall of the Mayo Civic Auditorium on
Wednesday, May 13, 1964, at 12:00 noon was read.Upon roll call all members of the Council said
they would be present. -
Alderman Hanlon stated that he felt the City Council should fewer luncheon and
dinner meetings with special groups. he said he had special reference'to a luncheon meeting
held last Satufday with representatives of the Northwestern National Bank to discuss plans for
the marquee or canopy on their new drive-in facility at 1st Avenue and 1st Street S. W. ; he
said he did not attend the meeting and thought matters -like this should be broughtbefore the
Council as a whole at their official meetings 1n the Council Chambers; he said -he was ready to
meet at any time and felt there might be a need for Aldermen to meet informally among themselv
to discuss city matters but thought there was no need for the meetings -with special groups.
The following letter signed by Charles H. Slocumb, M. D. was read and upon motion
by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the
Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Works Committee:
"Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I am contemplating the purchree of a lot fronting on llth Street
Southwest and adjacent to Lot 3 of Austin's Replat. This lot would
extend for 80 feet along llth Street and be 150_feet in depth. It
is my desire to build a home on this property.
Apparently llth Street Southwest was originally platted in this
area to be 75 feet in -width. However', the actual traveled and paved
portion of llth Street, now -in use, is only approximately 30 feet, all
of which is located in the south half of llth Street as platted.
It is now possible to obtain access from the property I propose
to purchase to the traveled portion of llth Street over an existing
driveway together with a drive which would have to be constructed.
The topography of the area, however, is such that if the City
were to develop the full width of llth Street, as dedicated, it would
be impossible to maintain access to the street. In addition, the
esthetic value of the property would be greatly reducted.
I am writing this letter to inquire whether or not it would be
possible, at this time; to ascertain the likelihood of llth Street
Southwest being developed to its full platted width or developed in
a greater width than now being employed.
I am enclosing a copy of a Land Survey and Topographic Map which
illustrates the situation that I discussed in this letter.
I would appreciate your referral of this letter to the appropriate
committee or -advisory board and would appreciate the opportunity to
,meet with such group to discuss this matter.
Very truly yours,-
/s Charles H. Slocumb, M.D."
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning district on Lots 2-5, Block 3', J. W. Flather's
Addition from the residential district to the commercial district; they find that this area is
designated as a potential high density residential area ow the city's adopted land use plan; in
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order to.effectively implement the adopted land use plan,.they recommend that the requested
zoning district change from the residential district to the commercial district be denied, was
read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommend-
ation was approved and the petition denied..
. The recommendation of the Planning.& Zoning Commission stating that they.had reviewed
the request to change the zoning on lots 1-7, Block 3, J. W. Flather's Addition from residential
to multiple dwelling district, they found that the request to change it to commercial was not
in accord with the city's adopted land use plan, therefore, in order to implement this plan, they
recommend that the Common Council initiate a zoning district change on Lots 1-7, Block 3, J. W.
Flather's.Addition from residential to multiple dwelling district and also recommend that the
owners be requested to provide one off-street parking space per each dwelling unit to be con-
sidered on this property, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Hanlon, and all voting in
favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing on the proposed zone change was
set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on June 1, 1964. All voted in favor thereof, except Alderman
Wilson who voted "no" .. . -
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to abandon the utility easement located over the north 4 feet of Lots
5-7, Woodland Addition and over the south 6 feet of Lots 4 and 5, Jefferson Slopes 3rd Sub-
division and to relocate the utility easement over -the south 10 feet of,the north 60 feet of
Lots 5-7, Woodland Addition and find that there are no physical problems associated with this
request and inasmuch as the utility easement will be relocated 60 ft. to the south, they
recommend that the Common Council abandon the existing easement and accept the establishement
of the new easement subject to the following provisions, was read: "the owner shall have
prepared a replat of.these lots, to be filed with the City of Rochester for approval as a final
plat, they recommend waiving the preliminary plat procedures in this case, however, the owner
is requested to,submit a preliminary resubdivision drawing to the City Planning Director for
review, with existing ordinances and city policies; upon approval by the City Planning Director
the owner may have the final plat prepared and shall follow the final plat procedures to
obtain approval". Upon motion by Perry, second --by McCaleb, and all voting in favor thereof,
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theerecommendation was accepted and the City Attorney -was instructed to prepare a resolution
ordering a hearing on the said abandonment.
The report of the City Planning and Zoning Commission sjtating that they had
reviewed the request of the N. W. National Bank to erect a canopy with two signs projecting
from the canopy and find that they do not have any jurisdiction in this matter, and therefore,
they choose to make no comment on this proposal, was read. President DeVries ordered the same
placed on file.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the traffic congestion problems associated with drive-in type facilities in.areas of
heavy water flow and recommend that the Common Council adopt the following control measure as
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a matter of policy to be applied to future drive-in situations, was read:
"In all drive-in type land uses the vehicular access shall be
limited to right hand turns from the public street onto private
property and all vehicles exiting from such facilities shall
be limited to right hand turns."
A motion was made by Eichten, second by Wilson, that this recommendation be referred to the
Public Safety Committee. A.motion was made by Hanlon, second by Perry, to.amend the above
recommendation to include the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee, and all voting in favor
thereof, President DeVries declared the motion amended. President DeVries then called for a
vote on the original motion as amended, and all voting in favor thereof, the motion was declared
carried.
Upon motion by Hanlon, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following)
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb, Perry, Wilson!
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on
the street grading and surfacing; sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water -main, service connections
stubbed into the boulevard in Country Club Manor 9th Addition. There was no one present wishing
to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on
approval of the plat to be known as Crescent Park 6th Addition. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof,
the City Clerk was instructed to -prepare a resolution approving the said plat.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
proposed assessment for grading and surfacing of the alley in Block 3, Conley's Addition. There
was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared -the hearing officially
closed.
President DeVries stated this'as being the time and place set for a heart ng on the
'.paving and sidewalk construction on 14th Street Northeast from Broadway to 14th Avenue Northeast,
The following data submitted by C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, was read by Alderman McCaleb,
Chairman of the Public Works Committee:
"A local improvement project has been initiated by the Council. The
feasibility report has been received, deeming the project feasible and estimating
the total cost to be apprdximately $200,000.
The proposed construction if a 44 foot wide roadway with concrete curb
and gutter. Roadway paving will be either Portland cement concrete or Asphaltic
concrete designed for 9 ton axle loads and 5,000=to 10,000 vehicles per day.
Conctete sidewalk will be constructed'on the entire length of the project.
It is proposed to eliminate the service road on the North side of
14th St. between 5th Ave. and llth Ave.
Another consideration, not yet determined, is to remove all the
existing sidewalk on the north side of 14th St. between 5th Ave. and llth Ave.
and reconstruct it 10 feet farther South. This will increase the front yard
depth of all these front yards but would cause an additional cost to those lots
that now have sidewalk.
The proposed assessments are in accordance with the Street Improvement
assessment policy as follows:
$6.00 per front foot residential or $9.00 per front foot commercial
for curb, gutter and street paving to all lots not assessed for .
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street construction in 1952;
$3.00 per front foot for curb and gutter to all lots which were
assessed for street construction in 1952 (this section is on the .
South side from 3rd Ave. to 14th Ave. plus 2 lots on North side).
An additional cost of approximately $3.00 per front foot for sidwwalk
to those lots not now having sidewalk;
And if the sidewalk on North side from 5th Ave. to llth Ave. is
relocated, there would be an assessment to each lot in proportion to
the age and conditions of the sidewalk in place.
The source of the $200,000 cost are estimated as follows:,
1957 Bond Issue a $38,000
From County -State Aid 50,000
From Municipal =State Aid 88,000
Special Assessments 24,000
Total $206,000
The prupose of the hearing is to have the Council hear the expressions of_,the
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property owners and the public on the proposed construction.
Construction details and grade elevations are not available at this time.
C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer"
Miss Elaine Zierath of 717 - 14th Street N. E. inquired if they would have to pay for the
sidewalk again if their present sidewalk was in good condition; she was told that they possibly
would but that the would also receive an additional 10 feet added to their land if the 10 foot
strip was vacated. Mr. Peter Ramme of 631 - 14th Street N. E. said he had no objection to
improving 14th Street but questioned what they would do with the service drive, he also said
he would rather have the 10 additional feet added to bhe back of his lot and also suggested that
the 10 ft. strip be converted into a parking area; he was told there would not be a ser*ice
drive. Mr. David Fanning of 119 - 14th Street N. E. inquired what was going to be done about
the power and telephone lines; Alderman McCaleb stated that it was the policy to -put the lines
underground but no decision had been made on this as yet. Mr. Gene Searles of 1403 - 14th
Avenue Northeast inquired if his sid8walk would run on an angle step down so it would be level;
he was told their would be no step, that sidewalk was usually about one step off the grade.
Walter Grandstaff of 1402 - 12th Avenue N. E. inquired if any land would be taken off his
property; Alderman McCaleb said not to his knowledge. There was no one else wishing to.be heard
so President DeVries officially closed the hearing.
d A letter signed by Howard T. Stewart, Safety Chairman of the Jefferson School P.T.A.,
presented a letter making the following recommendation relative to safety problems associated
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with school children corssing 14th Street N. E. - (1) retain the manually operated stop and go
semaphore at the junction of 14 Street and 9 Avenue NE. (2) Install a manually operated stop and
go semaphore East of the junction of 14 Street and 3Avenue NE. this semaphore should be East of
the entrance and exit to Silver Lake DYive.- (3) Install a timer -operated stop and go semaphore
at the intersection of-14 Street and 11 Avenue NE. (4)-Reinstate a temporary stop sign at the
junction of 14 Street 3'Avenue NE now so that children entering the Silver Lake Recreational
area this summer will have adgquate protection. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all
voting in favor thereof, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. Mr. Stewart
was to be invited to the Public Safety Committee meeting to be held May 14, at 3:30 P. M.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee recommending that the City of Rochester
pursue the idea of a census for 1965; it also is desirable for the City to have this census taken
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on a block by block basis rather than by enumerator districts for an additional cost of
approximately $1800..00; prepaid costs of $2,970.00 and an additional prepaid cost for block by
block statistics of $720.00 should be allowed now with the balance to be paid at a futre date,
was read. Alderman Day did not sign the recommendation because he said he was not aware that
the costs were going to be higher than $2970. A motion was then made by Perry, second by
Wilson, that the recommendation be approved and upon roll Call Day, Eichten, Hanlon, McCaleb
and Wilson voting "no",, and Perry and DeVries voting '!aye", President DeVries declared the
motion lost and the recommendation not approved. A motion was then made by Perry, second by
Wilson,. that the City pursue the census for 1965 as originally planned but not block by block,
all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the -Finance Committee stating that they had considered the request
of the Planning Director that an additional position of Draftsman in the Planning Department be
authorized at this time and they recommend that it be denied, was read. (They further recommend-
ed that if the need is urgent this matter be brought to the attention of the Council for
further discussion at budget setting time). Alderman Hanlon, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
did not sign the recommendation. Alderman Hanlon stated that he did not go along with this
recommendation because he felt this was one of the most importaant departments of the City and
it was understaffed, and if Mr. Moore said he needed more help and the Planning Commission also
recommended this, he thought it should be approved. A motion -was then made by Perry, second by
Day, that the recommendation be approved and the position be denied, and upon roll call Day,
Eichten, McCaleb, Perry and Wilson voting "aye" and Hanlon and DeVries voting "no", President
DeVries declared the recommendation approved and the position denied.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had reviewed with the
District Engineer of the Highway Department the program for the proposed improvement of Trunk
Highway 63 (North Broadway) from 14th Street N. E. to approximately one mile north and
recommend the Council's approval of this project and authorization for the Public Works Committe
to support it at the public hearing to be held on May 5th, was read. Upon motion by McCaleb,
second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending approval of Cooperative
Agreement #54109 with the State of Minnesota was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Perry,
and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on both sides of 4th Avenue north of 2nd Street Nr W. for a distance of onehundredfifty
feet, more or -less, to increase the sight distance for motorists east or west bound on 2nd
Street was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the
recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.,.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all times,
in the first alley south of 1st Street S. W. and in the first alley north of 1st Street N. W.
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between 6th -and 7th Avenues, both of thesealleys are narrow and all day parking at these
locations has deprived adjacent property owners of access to their property, was "read. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof,.the recommendation was
approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the petition from residents in the area of Elton Hills School for a traffic control device at
Elton Hills School and that this petition was referred to Ed Bathers, Jr.. Consulting Traffic
Engineer for an investigation and report, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and
all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was accepted and ordered placed on file..
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had again'
discussed the matter of a pedestrian crossing at 14th Street N. W. and Trunk Highway'52 and
recommend that the State Highway Department paint a crosswalk and erect appropriate -'signs to
-advise motorists of this.'pedestrian crossing (The State Highway Department has agreed to paint
this jcrossing-and erect signs on the condition that an adult crossing guard or police officer
be on duty at the time when children are going to and from school) -and further recommending
that for the -remainder of this school term that a police officer be assigned to this crossing,
was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof,.the recommenda
ation was approved. -
The recommendation of the Public -Safety Committee that the City_Engineer be
directed to prepare plans and specifications for a fixed time traffic signal on 4th Avenue S. W.
at 1st Street S. W. and that bids be advertised for June 1, 1964 was read: Upon motion by Day,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the recommendation was approved.'
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the Council request the
Minnesota Highway Department to prepare the necessary cooperative agreement for "Modernization
of Pedestrian Signal Indications" in accordance With their -letter of March 24th, was read. Upon
motion by Day, second by-Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof; the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the old.style "Walk -wait"
signal faces on traffic signals in the downtown district be replaced with the approved faces
and further recommend that -the City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for this'
equipment and its installation, the locvations are as follows, was read:
On 1st Ave. West - 4th St. S.W., 2nd St. S.W., 1st St. S.W., W. Center
`On 2nd Ave. West - 2nd St. -S.W., 1st St. S.W. -
On 3rd Ave. West - 4th St. S.W., 2nd St. S.W., 1st St. S.W., W. Center
On 4th`Ave. West - 4th•Sti. S.Q., 2nd St. S.W., W. Center
On 2nd St. S.W. - At Saint Mary's Hospital West Crossing on East Center - llth Ave. East.
Upon motion by Day; second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the above recommendation
of the Public Safety Committee was referred to.the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
The reports from the Municipal Commission in the matter of the review -of the status
of Marion Township, Olmsfed County, Minnesota; in"the matter of the review of the status of
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and President DeVries ordered the same placed.on file.
The applications for transfer of "on" and -"off" sale beer license from Robert
Travers (The Pub) to James Franta were each read and upon motion by Day, second by McCalbb,
and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Public Safety Committee for
recommendation.
The application of Eugene Ehle for an "On,sale" 3.2 beer license for Mayo Field
was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the license
was granted.
' The applications of Lynn Cameron for a Master Plumber's License and Robert
Langton'for a Hot Water and Steam heating Contractors License were each read and - upon motion
by Day, 'second by Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, the licenses were granted.
The'applicatioris of Henry Wilson and Francis Stevenson for Journeyman Warm Air
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Worker's license and the application's of Ralph
Williams and Donald Schone's for Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's License were each
read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor thereof, the
licenses were granted.
T'he'applications.of Norge Laundry & Cleaning Village and Snyder's Drug Stores,
'Inc. for license'to sell cigarettes and the application of Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. for
license to sell soft drinks Caere each read'and upon motion by Wilson; second by Hanlon,
and all voting in fivor'thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of H. T. Earle Sr. for a license to construct'sidewalks, curb and
gutter and driveways and the application of Larry McCaleb, Iric. for a license to connect
with sewers and drains were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, the licenses
were 'granted.
The license borids'of Vincent Huyber in the amount of $1;000.00 with the Aetna
Casualty and Surety Corporation'as surety; Ace Sign Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with
Western Surety Company as surety; and Lynn M. Cameron and Robert W..Langton cach,in the
amount of $1,000.'00 with St: Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company as surety, were each read,
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichteri, and all votirig in favor'thereof, the bonds were
approved, the surety thereon accepted, and the bonds were ordered pldced on file.
The contract bonds of Mohn & Penz Devel6pment Company in the amount of $55,800.00
with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company; Baltimore, Maryland and Rochester Sand &
Gravel Company in the amount of $20,914.15 with Transamerica Insurance Company as surety,
were each read and upon motion by -Wilson, second by'Eichten, and all vdtirlg in favor thereof,
the bonds were referred to the Mayor for approval.
The report of'the City Weighmaster for the month of April, 1964 showing fees
collected for loads weighed in the amount 6f $135.454'flas presented and President'DeVries
ordered the same placed on file.
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The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending April 24, 1964
showing total criminal fines and costs collected and divil fees received $2,735.50 and total
remitted to the City Treasurer $1,948.50; and for the week ending May 1, 1964 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected and civil fees received$$3,222.00 and total remitted to the
City Treasurer $2,472.00, were each presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on
file.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson,
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: Leonard Teigen $17.17; Clarence Fulton $165.00; R. C. Drips
Grocer $35.50; Mayo Clinic $68.00; Bureau of Census $18.00; Arnolds Supply Co. $34.48; West
Publishing Co. $3.00; Tom Moore $60.00; American Society of Planning Officials $10.00; Minnesota
Municipal Commission $25.00; Olmsted Medical Group $20.00; E. J. Vonch $60.45; Construction
Bulletin $10.20; Rochester Book Bindery $28.20; Charles_Dornack $66.45; Weber & Judd $84.50;
Adams Book Store $8.75; Robert Blakely $113.02; Alfred Heyn $120.00; Bud Meyers $15.00; Alfred
Nelsen $45.60; David Wernecke $14.33; Wayne TerVeer $47.85; Vernon Anderson $40.73; Garnet.
Spring $28.88; William Burrows $27.25; William Frutiger $67.50; Silver Lake Hardware $10.15;
Walter Gordon $47.85; Associated General,Contractors of Minnesota.$1.50; C. F. Meyer M.D.
$7.00;, Twin City Twesting and Engineering $17.50; Witte Transportation $3.00; Penney's $15.21;
C. A. Cottingham $141.66; Alpek Sheet Metal $27.96; Rogers $27.05; Bekcley $19..35; Quality
Print Shop $8.60; The Johnson Company $68.04; William H. Ziegler Co. $8.65; Monte's $73.48;
Ace Hardware $17.56; H. Dornack & Sons $17.25; Sherwin Williams Company $12.13; J. I. Holcomb
Mfg. $30.35; Model Lawlers $6.16;
From the Street.& Alley Fund: Ace Hardware $15.70; Hall Equipment Co. $119,81;
National Welding Supply $22.90; Big Four Oil Company $50.40;.Harolds Auto Electric $2.00;
Borchert Ingersoll Inc. $29.88; Charles Bornholdt $3.50; Geo. T. Ryan $8.39; Park Machine Inc.
$2.65; Alexander Auto Electric $1.65; Woodruff Company $9.62; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. $66.70;
Parkhill Bros. $18.67; People
From the Fire Protection Fund: Ace Hardware $38.20; John S. Hader $78.00;
Gold Cross Ambulance $30.00Rebuen H. Donnelly Corp. $20.00; Culligan Soft WaterService $4.75;
City of Rochester $18.00; Kenneth Stoltenberg $77.75; Linda Supply Company $15.80; Adair
Electric $3.45; Viking Safety Parts $5.38; Frank Everett $66.75; Bergstedt Paint Co. $6.45;
Richard Miller $81.00; Marvin McGowan $60.75; Model Lawlers $45.44; Parkhill Brothers $20.33;
From the Police Protection,Fund:_ Monte's $29.48.; Ace Hardware Co. $88cents;
Hanny's $9.95; L. S. Donaldson Co.. $30.00; Richmonds Bootery $22.95; Cronin Peterson $3.00;
Foot- So Port Shoes $28.95; Charles Campbell $81.00; Art Maass $17.95; Greater Rochester Surplus
Store $14.88; 0 & B Shoe Store $27.95; Standard Oil Company $104.14; Key Laboratories $37.86;
Charles A. Pallack, Jr. $95.00; Weber u Judd Co. $157.80; Cranston Typewriters $21.60;
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Supply Co. $5.20; Reuben Rieck $90.00; Harolds Auto Electric $140.73; Capital Eat Shop $6.70;
Pulver Motor Service $5.00; Lew Bonn -Co. $9.06; Be We Brueske $17.47.
From the Sewer Fund: Ace Hardware $41.82; The Hallemite Mfg. Co. $47.95; The
Sanfax Corp. $158.50; Schmidt Printing Co. $ .15; N. W. Bell -Telephone -Co. $20.50; Peoples
Natural Gas Co. $66.15.
From the.Music Fund: Patricia Cominski $10.00; Beverly Mattson $28.00; Sylvia Martig
$10.00; Mary Ann Schultz $10.00; Margaret Decker $10.00; Mayo Civic Auditorium $102.50; Yellow
Cab Company.$5.75; The Johnson Company $8.34; General Fund $4.29; General Fund $16.50; Lloyd
Ketterling $10.00; Beverly Livesay $10.00; Orvis Ross $10.00; Jean Douglas $10.00;ASlaaug
Espenes $10.00; Sidney Suddendorf $10.00; Eileen Riley $10.00; P. J.'Osmundson $2:00; Paul
Kaflisch $10.00;
From the Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware $4.01; Woodruff Company $7.42; Parkhill
Brothers $9.47; Streeter Ammett $86.75; Rochester Visitor $16.00; H & H Electric Company $48.25.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Queen City Decorators $100.70.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly
passed and adopted: .
Resolution approving -resolution adopted by Public Utility Board authorizing purchase of
$45,000.00 investments. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted. ,
Resolution accepting the contract between City of Rochester and K. M. McGhie for a 3"
Overlay on the S. E. Runway of the Rochester Municipal Airport. Upon motion by Hanlon, second
by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Cooperative
Agreement with State of Minnesota regarding storm sewer construction on Trunk Highway No. 63.
Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for the season's
supply of liquid chlorine for the Sewage Treatment Plant. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by
Day, resolution adopted.
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Resolution.accepting the plat to be known and designated as Crescent Park Sixth
Addition. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Day, resolution adopted.
Resolution setting salary of Relief City Weighmaster to be effective 4-1-64 through
12-31-64. Upon motion by McCaleb, second, by Hanlon, and upon roll call and all voting 'in favor
thereof, except Perry who voted "no", -resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the utility easeMent submitted by Builders 'Land Company. Upon
motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for grading and surfacing of the alley iri
Block 3,•Conley's Addition, extending east from the North -South alley. Upon motion by McCaleb,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the plat to be known and designated as Silver Acres Subdivision.
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Upon mention by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost.to,b.e assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for: reconstruction of a curb and gut.ter on 6th Avenue Southwest from 2nd Street
Southwest to 3Kd Street Southwest to a,40.ft. width. Upon motion by Hanlon, second by McCaleb,
resolution adopted.
Rqsolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for reconstruction of a
curb and gutter on 6th Avenue Southwest from 2nd Street Southwest to 3rd Street Southwest,to a
40 ft. width. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Dag, resolution adopted.
,Resolution declaring.cost to be assesse$ and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for extension of a water main in 20th Avenue,Southwest from 3rd Street,Houthwest to
2nd Street Southwest. Upon,motion by McCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for extension of a
water main in 20th Avenue Southwest from 3rd Street Southwest to 2nd Street Southwest. Upon
motion by Wilson,, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution directing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed proposals for the
furnishing of a fixed time traffic signal at 4th Avenue Southwest and 1st Street Southwest.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $23,576.34 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment
made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Wilsor}, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,129.36 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment
made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Eichten, second by McCaleb, resolution
adopted. ,
Resolution appropriating $4,444.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made
to Littrup Nielson, Inc. $740.00; Viker & Sorenson Inc. $3,234.00 and Lovejoy & Sons $380.00.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,227.45 from the Police Protection Fund and $467.35
from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Dieter Paper & Marine Supply $592.77;
Universal Motors Inc. $634.68 and S.M. Supply Company $467.35. Upon motion by Wilson, second,
by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,685.71 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to R. D. Jones Company $1,189.80 and Nietz Electric & Appliance Company
$3,495.91. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $8,964.02 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to Peoples Coop. Power Assn. $2,014.94; K. M. McGhie $978.80; Rochester Sand & Gravel Co.
$5,089.13; Mpls. Blue Printing Co. $296.77; Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson $246.88 and Burroughs
Corp. $337.50. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $661.05 from the Police Protection Fund $361.05 and from
the General Fund $300.00 and ordering payment made to Powell & Sullivan. Upon motion by McCaleb,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $384.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
Reynolds Wholesale Company. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Day, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $788.15 from the General Fund, $313.43 from the S & A Fund,
$535.54 from the Fire Protection Fund, $86.65 from the Sewer Fund, $93.22 from the Police
Fund, $535.45 from the Parking Meter Fund and $187.20 from the Civil Defense and ordering
payment made to N. W. Bell Telephone Co. $617.65; H & H Electric Company $620.84; The Kruse Co.
$301.38; Peoples Natural Gas Co. $740.47; Fire & Safety, Inc. $259.30. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,995.29 from the Auditorium Fund, $1,270.88 from the
Parking Meter Fund and 4180.90 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to Stewart
Paint Manufacturing Company $12,70.88; First National Bank $1,265.17 and City of Rochester, P.U.
$911.02. Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, resolution adopted.
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Mr. Thomas Wolf during the afternoon presented an option for the City to purchase
apprenimately .7 acres of land in Silver Acres Subdivision to be used for park purposes. R.V.
Ehrick stated that he had talked to Mr. V. Elliott, of the -Board -of Park Commissioners, and
Mr. Elliott said he did not know if,they were still interested in this land for park purposes
since acquiring the area Allendale but they would like to have the opportunity to turn it down
and suggested that they take the option, he said to watch out for the assessments because they
were not interested in paying,a lot of assessments if this were approved. Mr. Wolf was to make
a few changes on the option and present it to the next Council meeting.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promot
heatlh, safety, order convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
location size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings lots, and the
density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan (changing a metes and bounds description in SEk of Township 107 North,
Range 14 West owned by Crenlo, Inc. to industrial district) was given its second reading.
Mr. Jack Lampman of 401 - 16th Street Northwest was present and stated that this land was right
in back of his property and felt if the zone qas changed that it would deuklue his property if
he wanted to sell it; Mr. and Mrs. John Ahman of 1506 - 4th Avenue N. W. were also i:present
and said they were not opposed to the expansion of Crenlo but were against the noise and dust.
Mrs. Donald DeYoung of 1512 - 4th Avenue Northwest was also present and complained about the
noise and dust. After hearing those present a motion was made by McCaleb, second by Wilson,
that the matter of the noise and dust be -referred to the Public Works Committee for further
consideration, all voted in favor of the motion.
Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of
Rochester a contract between the City and Mohn & Penz Development Company for the construction
of certain local improvements in Bel -Air First Subdivision. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by
Wilson, and all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
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improvements in Meadow Park Third Subdivision.
all voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Perry, and
The following resolution was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb,
and all voting in favor thereof, the resolution was adopted:
"Whereas, the Common Council of the City of Rochester adopted as a
,resolution on November 4, 1963 granting a variance to the zoning ordinance
of the City of Rochester so as to permit the owners of Lot One (1), Block
Two (2), according to.the preliminary plat of,Silver Acres, as revised and
approved by the Common Council, to construct thereon a group of apartment
dwelling buildings in accordance with the general development plan and
site plan on file with the City, and _
Whereas, the owners have now filed with the City a revised general
plan dated February 11, 1964 and have requested a change in the variance
previously granted, and
Whereas, said.requested change has been approved by,the City Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Common Council finds that the requested
change in the variance is in the best interest,of the City and in harmony
with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that the resolution adopted by the Common Council on November 4,
1963 is hereby amended so as to apply to Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block
One (1), Silver Acres, and that the conditions set forth in said
resolution shall also apply to said Lots One (1) and Two (2) Block One (1),
Silver Acres." ,
An Ordinance repealing certain ordinances, the sole purpose of which was tq
repeal other ordinances (said ordinances being Nos. 426, 443, 452, 478, 480, 494, 497, 502,.505,
515, 517, 518, 520, 545, 550, 561, 564, 567, 570, 602, 610, 614, 627, 655, 679, 680, 694, 699,
701, 732, 746, 764, 765, 796, 815, 817, 832, 834, 865, 866, 885, 1204 - that by repealing the
above described ordinaMces, the ordinances which said ordinances repealed are not hereby
reinstated or reenacted, It being the sole purpose of this Ordinance merely to eliminate the
ordinances descrbied in Section 1 from the category of City Ordinances currently in effect) was
given its first reading. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and aupon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the
rule$ were suspended and the ordinance was given its third,and final reading. A motion was then
made by Wilson, sec and by Day, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting,in
favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Mr. R. Y. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he had.about thirty six other
,ordinances that he would like to repeal but would like to explain them to the Council first and
get their approval. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Perry, and all voting in favor thereof,
Mr. Ehrick was instructed to being a list of the ordinances he recommends repealing to the
next meeting and explain why they should be repealed.
Alderman Hanlon inquired if any further action had been taken on the airport
taxicab situation at the Rochester Municipal Airport. He said he thought this was a great
problem,and should be solved, it had been referred to the Public Safety Committee and he wonder-
ed if they had come*up with anything new; he said the Council was required by law to set rates,
the Airport Company does not publish the rates and there is nothing available to people when
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they come in to the City; he suggested that a meeting be set up between theCouncil, the
Rochester Airport Company and Rochester Airport Commission to try to (1) decide whether we
need a larger loading zone (2) establish a fixed rate (3) placing of signs at the airport and
(4) if we are not getting the cooperation of the Airport Company we should follow through.
A meeting time was set for 8:30 P. m. on Monday, May 18, 1964 for the Council to meet with the
members of the Rochester Airport Company and the Rochester Airport Commission. R. V. Ehrick,
City Attorney, was requested to ask the cab companies to submit a recommendedrateto downtown
Rochester.
Alderman Day stated that he felt it wouldbenefit many Rochester businesses that do
business with Eastern firms if daylight saving time could be started in Rochester Minnesota
and made a motion that,the Council take action that would,establish.daylight saving time in
the City of Rochester starting at 2:00 o'clock A. M. on May 9, 1964. .Alderman McCaleb seconded)
the motion. A motion was then made by Eichten, second by Hanlon, that this be tabled until
May 24th, and upon roll call , Day, McCaleb, Perry and Wilson voting "no" and Eichten, Hanlon
and DeVries voting "aye", President DeVries declared the motion to table lost. R. V.Ehrick,
City Attorney, then stated that daylight saving time was set up by State Law and would go into
effect in Rochester on May 24, 1964 at 2:00 A. M. and he said the City did not have the
authority to•change this time. Alderman McCaleb then withdrew his second to the motion and
Alderman Day's original motion was lost for want of a second. No further action was taken.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Day, that the Public -Safety Committee be
requested to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 645 governing the sale of intoxicating
liquor in the City of Rochester, which would permit club licenses to be issued on residential
property. All voted in favor of the motion.
Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Hanlon, and all voting in favor thereof, the
meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on May 18, 1962.
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