HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-1966610 Record of Official Proceedings of the ' Coininoh' Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 19, 1966
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Minutes of an adjourned 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
September 19, 1966.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following i.members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Eichten, Folkert,
McCaleb, Perry, Wilson. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all voting in favor, the minutes
of the meeting of September 6, 1966 were approved.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
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opening bids for the following projects:
Bids for Bituminous Overlay on Runway 2-20 and Taxiways. The bids of Rochester
Sand & Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $212,100.40; Leon Joyce Blacktop Company in the amount
of $221,566.00; McGarry Bros. Inc. in the amount of $234,182.80 and W. Hodgman & Sons, Inc.
in the amount of $229,303.00 were'each received and opened and upon motion by Eichten,
second by McCaleb, and all voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Rochester Airport
Commission and McGhie & Betts, Engineers for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for interior remodeling and renovation of the Public Health Center
Building. The bids of Dick Jones Contracting Company in the amount of $13,432.00; of
Coats -Jones Company in the amount of $16,455.00 and Weis Builders in the amount of
$15,000.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and
all voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Board of Public Health & Welfare and
the Public Safety Committe for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for repainting City Hall Windows, Police Garage Doors and wooden stairwell
to -the roof of City Hall. Only one bid was received and upon motion by Day, second by Wilson,
and all voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to open the one bid. The bid of
Erickson Decorators in the amount of $2,446.00 was opened and upon motion by Wilson, second
by Day, and all voting in favor, the bid was referred to the Public Safety Committee and
Chief of Police.
Bids for sidewalk on both sides of 18th Street N.W. from 21st to 25th Avenue •
N. W. The bids of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company in the amount of $3,177.50 and Edward
Mahoney in the amount of $3,365.52 were each received and opened. Mr. Robert Seeger of
2217 - 18th Street N. W. was present and urged that the project be done. Mr. Richard
Steffens of 2110 - 18th Street N. W. and Mrs. Tom Stee of 2116 - 18th Street N. W. each
opposed the sidewalk. The ;;recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that
they had reviewed the petitions for and against the proposed sidewalk on both sides of 18th
Street N.W. between 21st and 25th Avenue N. W., there are 21 lots and 20 separate owners;
the original petition requesting the project was signed by 11 owners of 11 lots and two
of these 11 later signed against the project; the opposing petition was signed by 10 owners
of 11 lots plus one person not owning property on 18th St., two of these 10 signers had
previously signed the original petition; when these two are removed from the original
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petition we have 9 owners of 9 lots favoring the project, 10 owners of ll.lots opposing the
project and one lot owner not signing either petition; the Committee.recommends that the
construction be approved, was read. A motion was made by Perry, second by Eichten, and all
voting in favor, that the recommendation be approved and the project be proceeded with. A
motion was then made by Perry, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, that the two.bids
be referred to the Public Works Committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for sidewalk on the west side of 19th Avenue N. W. from 18k to 19th Street
N. W. The bids of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company in the amount of $567.50 and Edward Mahoney
in the amount of $637.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Day, second by
McCaleb, and all voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and
City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the
following projects:
Hearing on.grading and surfacing the west half of Sierra Lane abutting.Block 2 of
Peck's Hills 2nd Subdivision. There was no one present.wishing to be heard. President
DeVries ordered the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by
Day, and all voting in favor except Alderman McCaleb who abstained, that the project be
proceeded with.
Hearing on sanitary sewer extension in 19th Street N. W. from 21st Avenue N. W. to
a point 132 feet west: Mr. William Schwanke of 2045 - 19th Street N. W. was present and
stated that he felt the City was:-uwrong in coming out there and starting construction before
the property owners have donated the easements and land and also inquired how far•the
construction was &going. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that the recommendation was
that the water and sewer would be put on 20th Street the full length of these twelve
properties and this is what they are now doing, this hearing is on the west � of the street,
the east k is already under contract, the understanding was that if Northgate would pay for
the grading you people would donate one half of the street, we figured you were sincere in
donating this land so we went ahead. There was no one else present wishing to be heard.
President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Perry,
second by Day, and all voting in favor, that the project be proceeded with.
Hearing on extension of sanitary sewer and water main to serve 20th Street N. W.
from 21st Street in Northgate 6th Addition to the west line of the NWk of Section 27. Mr.
Mr. William Schwanke of 2045 - 19th Street N. W. was present and inquired why the project
was being done at this time and asked if the cost could not be deferred, he said they had
just been annexed and now all these expenses were piling up at one time. C. A. Armstrong,
City Engineer reported that this project had been started because of a petition to serve Mr.
Jon Springer at 2109 19th Street N. W. and in order to get to the Springer Place they had
to go by Mr. Schwanke's place, he said it would be assessed to the property over a period of
either five or ten years but other than that•it could not be deferred. There was no one
else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing Officially closed.
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A motion was then made by Eichten, second by Perry, that the project be proceeded with; all
voted in favor thereof.
Hearing on application to vary the required minimum front yard setback from 25
feet to 20 feet on Lots 1-5 Wilson Hills Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be
heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by
Eichten, second by Wilson, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution varying the
front yard setback; all voted in favor.
Hearing on amending the Land Use Plan by designating Lots 15-25, Christensen-Sehl
Subdivision as a low density residential area (future R-Sa District). -There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was
then made by Eichten, second by Folkert, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
amending the Land Use Plan; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application to redesignate future land use on property bounded by
16th Street S. E:; 14th Street S.E.; C & GW Railroad and 6th Avenue S. E. to a high density
residential area.and commercial area. Mr. John Hostak of 1326,- 7th Avenue S. E. was present
and inquired if there was anything they could do to keep this from being changed, he said he
was opposed to this change. Mr. Richard Weltcin of 1400 - 8th Avenue S. E. was present and
inquired what Mayo Association and The Kruse Company meant when they were talking about high
rise or high density; he was also opposed. Mr. Harold Payne of The Kruse Company stated they
had planned nothing specifically but it could perhaps be used for a shopping facility or
multiple type dwelling which there seems to be a demand for. Mr. Richard Smith of 1405 - 8th
Avenue S.E. and Mr. Leonard Wilson of 1339 - 7th Avenue S. E. were also each heard in
opposition to the change. Tom Moore, Planning Director, explained that this hearing was not
on changing the zone but on the land use plan which would designate how it could be used or
zoned in the future, he said the area is presently zoned as R-1 and could not be changed
except by the Common Council. Mr. Leonard Wilson said he thought what the residents were
concerned with was the relationship of changing the land use plan and what the future effect
would be had on future zone changes. There was no one else present wishing to be heard.
President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Eichten,
second by Eilson,,that the matter be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for
further study and the said Commission meet with the people involved and explain the situation
to -them; all voted in favor:
Mr.'George Holter, operator of the Local Bus Company, was present and stated.that
he would like to make a few changes in the present bus routes and in bus parking, he said he
thought by changing the time.on a couple of the runs he could give better service. He also
stated that the. Sunday runs did not pay and he was thinking of dropping them. He brought up
the matter of having benches put on the sidewalks at the bus stops. Upon motion by Day,
second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the matter of benches on the streets was referred
to the Mayor's Parking.& Traffic Committee. Mr. Holter was to work out his proposed new
schedules and routes and when they were ready he should present them to the City Clerk and
the'Common Council would call a special meeting to act on them if necessary.
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President DeVries stated that this was the time and place set for a hearing on the
proposed ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing minimum standards governing the
condition and maintenance of dwellings; establishing minimum standards governing supplied
utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to make
dwellings safe, sanitary, and fit for,human habitation; establishing minimum standards
governing the condition of dwellings offered for rent; fixing certain responsibilities and
duties of owners and occupants of dwellings; fixing certain responsibilities and duties
of owners and occupants for maintenance of nondwelling structures, fences, and premises;
establishing a Housing Board of Appeals and Setting its Responsibilities; authorizing the
Inspection of Dwellings and Premises; and the condemnation of dwellings unfit for human
habitation; and,fixing penalties for violations". Mr. Andy Towey, President of the
Rochester Board of Realtors, was present and he stated he would like to recommend that this
ordinance include a "grandfather clause" which would exempt property already built, he
said there were other things they question (1) they did not see that hotels were covered
(2) in efficiency apartments it does not tell how large the foyer must be and whether it is
inside or outside (3) in sleeping rooms the ordinance requires 70 square feet in one room
for one person and 100 square feet for two people, there are many rooms in Rochester that
can not meet this, he said they were not against the Housing Ordinance but questioned -if
this one met the requirements of Rochester, he did not feel that the people in the urban
renewal area should be penalized. Mr. Paul Priebe said he owned property in Rochester and
thought it was in,good shape, the actual result of such an ordinance would be that
economically he could not afford to bring his house up to the minimum standards in this
,ordinance and therefore would have to let it be torn down and eh said there were many more
situations just like this; he also stated he felt the R-4 Zoning in the City should be
reviewed. Mr.,Eldred Keehn of 2421 - 18th Avenue N. W. said he owned a small apartment
house at 845 - 1st Street S. W. and found a number of thi'gs in violation of this proposed
ordinance, he specifically qyoted Section 2.3a habitable basement, Section 7.3 light and
ventilation for bathrooms and water closet compartments, Section 8.5 minimum width of
rooms and Section 8.6e habitable room sealed off from central heating plant with one -hour
fire separation, he said he thought he met the space requirements or ooms but was concerned
about these other _items and thought the ordinance should be thoroughly studied before
adoption. Mr. Harley Flathers of 1938 West Center Street, complained about the nuisance
factor at 1920 West Center Street, he said they have stock cars in their front yard and thei
noise and confusion is real bad and requested that something be done about it. Mrs. 0.
Clare of 617 - lst.Street S. W. said she thought the new apartments should be made to compl
also, she said she had visited Madonna Towers and did not see where they complied as to
exits. Mr�;,James Sadler of 807 - 4th Street S.E. suggested that a meeting be held between
the various organizathns and the Council and a study of this ordinance be made. Mr.
William Campbell of 215 - 1st Street N. W. said he was for a Housing Code but not this one,
he thought it should have more study and was sure the Guest Home Association would be glad
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to work on' it. Mr. David Bishop stated he felt there was a lot of detail that has a lot of
scope and should be given a great deal of deliberation. Mr. Hilton Brumfield of 602 - llth
Avenue S.E. asked if this was not the same ordinance adopted in Jackson, Mississippi, he
said he was not opposed to a Housing Code but thought it should be a local one, not one made
up by some other community or the Federal Government. Dr. Viktor Wilson, Health Officer,
explained that this ordinance had been drafted by members of the Board of Public Health &
Welfare with the assistance of the Building Inspector, Planning Director, Fire Chief and
City Attorney, he said there was bound to be a similarity with other ordinances in the same
field. Mr. Gerald Maile of 17 - 3rd Avenue N.W. said it seemed as if the whole proposal •
was to prevent having slums and he felt the code would not stop slums or hazards to the
people it would still have to be the people themselves and management. Mr. Richard Weltcin of
1400 - 8th Avenue S.E. stated he felt more study should be given to this proposed ordinance.
Mr. John Gary Groteboer of 1846 - 17k Street N. W. and Mr. M. F. Benjamin of 2015 - 19th
Street N. W. were each heard. Mr. H. S. Patterson Of 1019 East Center Street spoke against
the proposed ordinance. Mr. Barney Drummond of 712 - 1st Street S. W. said he was a member
be studied further and would
of the Rochester Guest Home Association and felt this ordinance should/be glad to serve o
a committee if so desired. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President
DeVries declared the said hearing officially closed.
AldJerman Perry was excused at 10:30 P. M.
The meeting was recessed at 10:30 P. M. -President DeVries called the meeting to
order again at 10:40 P. M. with all members present except Alderman Perry.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission.stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning on the property located at 1102 - 4th Street S.E.
from the R-2 District to the B-3 District, they find that this proposed change is not in
accord with the City's adopted land use -plan and would -constitute spot zoning -in an otherwise
residential neighborhood and therefore recommend that this petition be denied, was read. A
motion was then made by Eichten, second by Day, -that the recommendation be approved and the
petition denied; all present voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating -that they had considered •
the request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for the termporary employment of a man
for a six months period to help conduct a housing survey of certain areas of the City .of
Rochester, the housing survey has been found to be necessary to evaluate the impact that
the proposed housing ordinance will have on the dwelling units in the city; the Public
Safety'Committee recommends that this temporary employment be approved by the Council, the
funds are available for this employment from lapses from vacant positions in the departmental
budget, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved and the employement authorized.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the expansion plans for the Silver Lake Trailer Park - Travel Trailer Section and
find that this proposed Travel Trailer Development is a permitted use in the F-District and
that the plan conforms to the minimum requirements of Article 42, Ord. No. 1296 as amended
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by Ord. No. 1347 and recommend that the plans for this travel trailer section be approved
subject -to -the approval of the Fire Chief for any needed fire hydrants in the area, was read.
Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, 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 request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for employment of a second general sani-
tarian in the Department of Public Health & Welfare at the general sanitarian II level, Grade
72, $510.00 - $608.00 and recommend that the'request be approved, was read. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
A motion was then made by Eichten, second by Wilson, BhdF-upbn roll call and all
present voting in favor, the rules were suspended and an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
Amending Section 211.010 of Chapter 211 entitled, "Gas Franchise" of the "Rochester Code of
Ordinances", was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Wilson, second
by Eichten, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all present voting in favor,
President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the
matter of the house being constructed at 811 - 8th Avenue Southwest was removed from the tab
A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Wilson, that in as much as this matter has been
tabled for thirty days and we still have not reached a definite conclusion that a meeting be
set up for 4:00 P. M. on Tuesday afternoon in Room 4, City Hall, between, Mr. Sather and his
Attorney, Dr. Smith and his Attorney, the Common Council, the Mayor and the City Attorney to
try to resolve the matter once and for all; all present voted in favor.
The Mayor's appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee of Mrs. Russell H. Ewert
of 1121 - 6th Avenue S.E.; Donald Ferguson of 1514 - 9th Avenue N. E.; Milton J. Fisher of
1530 East Center Street; George W. Gibbs of 2040 - 24th Street N. W.; Mrs. John R. Hill of
916 - 10th Street S.W.; J. R. Robbins of 1311 - 8k Street S. E. and Rev. Msgr. R. J. Jansen
of 338 - llth Avenue S. E. were each read and upon motion by Day, second byl_I Folkert, and all
present voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed.
A letter from Neisner Brothers, Inc. applauding the decision of, the Council on their
decision on the Sunday Closing Ordinance was read and President DeVries ordered the same
placed on file.
A letter from the First Methodist Church submitting "Statement of Position -Anti -
Discrimination Ordinance for Rochester" was read and President DeVries ordered the same p
on file.
A letter from the City Recorder of Austin, Minnesota notifying of the Regional
Meeting of the League of Minnesota Municipalities to be held October 4, 1966 was read and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon
motion by Eichten, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the said resolution
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was approved:
"WHEREAS, the City of Rochester is the owner of an area bounded on the
North by a line along the sidewalk in the South side of 7th Street N. E.
between the Kruse railroad spur and the Public Utility Department coal spur
for- a distance of about 125 feet, then 900 South for about 265 feet, then
900 West for about 240 feet, then 900 North for about 158 feet, and then about
450 Northeast to a point of beginning for an approximate area of 51,295
square feet, and
WHEREAS, the said property is in the possession of,the Public Utility
Board of the City of Rochester which Board has maintained possession for
many years, and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Board has determined after careful investi-
gation that the above premises referred to are not presently needed for Public
Utility Department purposes and may be temporarily leased for other uses
without impairment of Public Utility functions.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of
Rochester that the premises described in the "Agreement to Lease" a copy of
which is marked Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of this resolution
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may be leased for a period of 12 months commencing on or about the 19th day
of September 1966 to the Waters -Conley Co., Inc. for their use in the terms
and conditions set forth in the said "Agreement to Lease".
BE it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute said "Agreement to Lease" in behalf of
the City of Rochester."
A letter signed by Cal Smith, Manager of the Mayo Civic Auditorium, requesting
that the Council confirm a 100% salary category for Mayo Civic Auditorium Custodian - Iceman
Dale Haug effective October 1, 1966 at the completion of 6 months remployment, it is his
opinion that Mr. Haug has attained the knowledge and experience expected and required of an
employee who has 12 months of service in his classification, was read. Upon motion by Day,
second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the request was approved.
A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners submitting an ordinance relating
to the control and prevention of Dutch Elm Disease within the City of Rochester was read.
Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the letter and
ordinance were referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The claim of injury of Mrs. Lula B. Matkin of Rock Port, Missouri was read
and upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the claim was referred
to the City Attorney.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for sidewalk on both sides of 18th St.
N. W. from 21st Ave. to 25th Ave. N.W. in the amount of $3,549.60 and sidewalk on the west
side of 19th Avenue N. W. from 18� to 19th Street N. W. in the amount of $644.00 were each
read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A letter signed by A. M. Ackerman, City Treasurer, requesting additional leave
of absence for Walter Dee until October 15th was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by
Eichten, and all present voting in favor, the request was granted and the leav a approved.
The application for plat approval of the final plat of Northern Heights Sixth
Subdivision was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in
favor, the application was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
A letter from Michaels Restaurant requesting access on to Broadway at their
proposed parking lot north of their restaurant was read and upon motion by Wilson, second
by Eichten, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works
Committee.
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I The following claims were each read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and
all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved and -the Mayor .and City Clerk were author.-
ized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly.:
From the General Fund: -Dewey Day $15.,90; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk.$148.55; Monte's
$57.42; I.B.M. $4.20; Municipal Court $1.00; Whiting Printers & Stationers $50.00; Sylvia
Ekman $27.00; Arthur West $28.00; Ina Mae Wade $28.00; Rachel -Collins $26.50; Catherine Coleman
$26.50; Marian Bateman $26.50; Eva E. Wernecke $26.50; Catherine Buske $26.50; T. M. McDonnell
$29.50; Ruth Benson $28.50; Mary Klee $29.50; Augusta McGovern $29.50; Elaine Stokes $29.50;
Eunice Warren $29.50; Mary -Lou Ostien•$29.50; Lorraine Hendrickson $29.50; Eva Mae VanLanginan
$29.50; Paul F: Schmidt $24.75;•Maude Finch $24.75;•Sar"a Fogerty $25.75; Carrie E. Gross .
$25.75; Wm. A. Johnson $26.50; Shirley -Graham $26.50; Phyllis Sanborn $26.50; Ruth.Mertz
$26.50; Agnes,Tiede $26.50; Elaine Kerr $23.50; Phyllis Willard $22.50; Marilyn Agneberg
$22.50; Arliss Spears $23.50; Muriel Cooley $23.50; Martha Tewes $29.50; Esther Mulvihill
$29.50; Donna Ginter $28.50;-Margaret Robertson-$28.50; C. Ross Taylor $29.50; Ione W. Chase
$26.50;Wtay Eastlick $25.50; Walter Crandall $28.00; Martha Doxsee $25.50; Frances Johnson
$26.50; Olive -Tiede $25:00; Helen•Corfits $25.00; Marily Gillespie $25.00; Elsie Marsh $25.00;
Robert Trusty $26.50; Evelyn Dashow $25.00; Laura P. Stoffer $25.00; Helen Sell $25.00; Lorraine
Wagner $27.25; Raymond Runge $27.25; Norma Fitzpatrick $25.75; Margaret Ulrich $25.75; Virginia
Moenke $25.75; Margaret Nelson $27.25; Helen I. Vitchek $26.25; Shirley Sonsalla $26.25;
Lois Bakke $26.25; Julia Roshon $27.00; Venita Jensen.$28.00; Lucille Boldt $27.00;,Marian
Poshusta $28.00; Ihla Peterson $28.00; L16yd•Baker $99.00; Elaine Miller $68.00; Elaine Kerr
$42.50; Rochester Transfer & Storage $120.25; Schmidt Printing $28.70; International City
Managers Assn. $7.50; The Johnson Co.•$114.12; Farnham Adams $14.08; Xerox Corp. $186.33; ,
Burroughs $32.76; Barbara L. Taylor $117.50; Weber & Judd $17.82; International Assn. of
Assessing Officers $20.00; Marshall & Stevens,$30.00; Calgon & Co. $8.00; Sidney Anderson
$136.00 Trautner Sales $13.50; Minn. Planning Assn. $25.00; Atlas Paper & Supply $25.00;
H. Dornack & Sons•$27.35; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply $25.64; Arnold's Supply $50.44; American
Linen Supply $12.10; Model Lawlers $23.97�; Elco Concessions $19.10; Olmsted Medical Group
$171.00;•Mayo Clinic $20.00; Jerry Baudoin $88.22; Fire Safety Corporation $28.07; Holland's
$2564; Elizabeth Pearson $96.00; Witte Transportation $14.00; Mpls. Blue Printing $97.33;
Farm & Home Distributing $2.07; Ace Hardware $24.38; Rogers $6.49; Rochester.Maintenance
Supply $1.50; Twin City Testing &Engineering Lab $6..50; Earl Krusemark $184.80; C1utcho:&•�n
Transmission Service $49.50; Scharf Auto Supply $89.29; Big 4 Oil Co. $71.90; Marie Hildestadt
$40.80; Roger Lowe $16.90•; Darcy Piens $12.90; Curtis Taylor $19.40; Reeve's Drug $8.37;
Reynolds Wholesale Co. $29.40; Coast -to Coast Stores $5.98; Cochran & Gillespie $77.70;
Marigold Dairies $3.00; All Star Athletic Supply. Co. $22.50; Fairway Shane Co. $32.00; Stoppel
Feed & Seed $8.50; Ace Hardware�$4.05; Rochester School Bus Service $14.00; Athletic Institute
$11.25; Ray -Keller $130.00; Mayo Civic Auditorium $60.00; City of Roch. Bridge Fund $100.00.
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From the Street & Alley Fund: H. Dornack & Sons $23.60; Farm & Home Distributing Co.
$4.69; Ace Hardware $19.82; The Geo. T. Ryan Co. $39.00; Gopher Welding Supply $50.00; Mobil
Oil Co. $74.50; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co. $40.78; Harold's Auto Electric $28.37; Truck
Service Co. $10.70; National Welding Supply Co. $34.46; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. $20.30; General
Trading Co. $126.78; Standard Oil Co. $128.85; City of Rochester General Fund $39,.5,01 K & M
Auto Glass $70.30; Parkhill Bros. $21.94; Murphy Motor Freight Lines $3.75; Rochester Ready
Mix $162.70; and C.,M. Boutelle & Sons $81.35.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter $2.66; Atlas Paper & Supply $30.00;.
H. Dornack & Sons $2.79; Fire Safety Corp. $168.00; S. M. Supply Co. $.90; General Trading Co.
$40.12; Electronic Engineering Service $94.30;.The Kruse Co. $.77;,Ray Beard $8.,50; Big Four
Oil Co. $45.00; Park=Mash ine Co. $8.84; Waterous Co. $5.06; Nelson T.V. and Appliance Co. $16.40;
Fullerton Lumber Co. $4.00; Gopher Welding Supply $23.54, and J.C. Penny Co. $56.98. ,
From the Police,Protection Fund: Montes $31.74; Weber &•Judd $23.54; The Kruse
Co. $8.30; Richard B. Tompkins $65.00; Williams Printing Inc. $62.10;:Camera Centers $58.92;
Star Machine Works $27.91; The Lew Bonn Co. $2.34; Cranston Typewriters $81.90; Blacks Cafe
$30.60; Gold Cross Ambulance Service $30.00; T.O. Wellner, M.D. $50.00; Harvey E. Golden, M.D.
$15.00; Stephen Jacobsc)n, M.D. $45.00; Credit Bureau of Rochester, Minnsota $36.50; Ed Ryan
$.96; K & M-Auto Glass $83.46; Ed's.Mobil Service $22.77 and Firestone Stores $145.96.
From the Sewer Fund:°Montes $11.20; Atlas Paper &,Supply Co. $42.75; H. Dornack
& Sons $.12.00;•E. T. Watkins Electric $4.17; Crossroads Hardware $39.99; Conten$ntal Oil
Co. $49.88; Erion:Nash Service and Repair Co. $20.13; Fullerton Lumber Co. $21.25; Viker &
Sorenson Inc. $70.00; Woodruff Co. $52.95; Peoples Natural Gas $74.12; Rochester Materials,
Inc. $62.84; General Trading Co. $10.95 and the Kruse Co._$82.50.
-From the Auditorium Fund: The Johnson Co. $7.42; Ace Hardware $15.13; Woodruff Co.
$9.56; Park Department $41.98; Hillyard Sales Co. $18.44; Gopher Welding Supply Co. $20.00;
Utility Sales and Engineering $9.00; Struve Paint Shop $6,.00; American Linen Supply $5.00;
International Business Machines $4.67; Cal Smith $9.90; J.I. Holcomb Co..$21.75; Rochester
Maintenance Supplies $76.22; Foster Electric Co. $63.22,; City of Rochester General Fund $58.00;
American Society of Composers, Etc. $12.00 and Northwestern.Bell Telephone Co. $78.90.
From the Music Fund: Elfreda Reiter $20.45; Farnham Adams $6.50; Coast to Coast_
Stores $2.25; Mrs. Alice Scharlow Werner $15.00; Mrs. Virginia Scu,damore $100.00; Willard
Johnson $100.00; John T. Martin, M.D. $21.03; Elmyra S. Whitehead $1.25; and Welhaven Music
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From the Parking Meter Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $'25,; The Kruse Company,
$1.88; Williams Printing $15.00; The Sherwin Williams Co. $39.73; Mautz Paint & Varnish Co.
$13.48; and Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing $9..10.
From the Park Improvement Fund: David F. Dunn $189.96; Norma Amundson $20.25;
Custom Printing $3.54;,Beckley's $2.00;.City of Rochester $15.00; National Recreation &
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National Recreation & Park Assn. $35.00; Coast to Coast Stores $12.56; Parkhill Bros. $2.70;
Sheid Plumbing & Heating $62.14; Struve Paint Co. $7.31; Gordon Tupper $39.45; Winkel's
Electric $8.65; Hentges Glasss Co; $56.25; R. L. Gould Co. $110.67; Scharf Augo Supply $130.89;
American Linen Co. $193.16; Atlas Paper & Supply $31.15; National Bushing $3.08; Minn. Toro
Inc. $117.78; Coop Oil Co. $12.75; Sears Roebuck & Co. $154.16; The Sanitary Co. $115.72;
Osco Drugs $4.77; Roberts Foods $20.52; Dison's Cleaners $11.28; Briese Steel Co. $165.18;
Ace Sign Co. $44.46; Girard's Steel & Equipment ',�$.119.34; Murphy Trucking $11.70; Rochester
Plumbing & Heating $17.76; H & H Electric $134.19; Woodruff Co. $41.06; Viker & Sorenson
$77.50; B & J Landscaping $36.00; Rochester Ready Mix $67.25; A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. $2.94;
Quarve & Anderson $60.00; Grafs Lock & Key Service $3.00; Land & Lakes Sporting Goods $8.15;
Arnold's Supply $7.12; E. J. Klampe $21.00; Olmsted Co. Road & Bridge Fund $79.80; Protective
Coatings Div.'$35.70; Gillespie Sporting Goods $72.00; Roseman Mower Corp. $36.34; Rochester
Maint. Supply $42.50; SM Supply Co. $15.75; Gopher Welding $126.54; Wood Bros. Mfg. Co. $31.13;
Olson Equipment $16.05; National Mower Co. $22.72; Welborn Welding $6.00; Universal Ford
$.47; T & T Supply $3.62; K & M Glass Co. $27.87; Firestone Stores $101.32; Willmar Aabe
$16.62; and China Hall $42.10.
From'the Public Health & Welfare Fund: Cooperative Oil Co. $1.35; Neola Henson
$8.00; Forrest Smith $20.50; Marshall Gray $20.:40; Donna Porath"$3.16; Virginia Zelinski'$7.90;
Cherie Burke $21.40; Martha Stapenhorst $18.10; Carol Christianson $2.00; Karen Jenke $35.52;
Barbara Cain $3.50; Laura Donney $.80; Margaret Lawler $5.13; Patricia Fallon $17.10;
Virginia Treu $2.22; Charles Phenix $37.50; Holland's $4.95; I.B.M. $13.13; Rochester Post
Bulletin $7.70; Maico Hearing Aid Center $65.50; Belltone Hearing Aid Center $113.55; Johnson
Co. $120.00; Monte's $33.92; Mrs. Al. Hanson $44.38; Health Office Intact Fund $71.77; Taylor
Instrument Co. $9.47; Wm. Bartels $10.50; Hack Chemical Co. $41.80; Geo. T. Walker Co. $17.61;
Loren Nelson $23.00; Quality Printers & Stationers $124.35; Lederle Laboratories $9.90;
Mrs. Pat Cordie $156.80; Lois Carole Teem $156.80; Victor 0. Wilson M.D. $10.00; Model
Lawlers $17.16; Osco Drug $2.58; Mary Helen Ousley $104.30; City of Rochester $70.00; Olmsted
Co. Tab Dept. $94.50; Universal Ford Sales $116.38; Peoples Natural Gas $28.84; City of
Rochester P.U. $3.96; Drainmaster $18.65; Utility Sales & Engineering $20.28; Rochester Fire
Extinguishers $16.00; Dieter Raper & Marine Supply $30.95; Foster Electric $22.02; Arnold's
Supply $20.19; American Linen Supply $7.60; City of Rochester $32.00; Mary Jo Nelson $184.68;
and Audrey Pederson $3.90.
$185.29.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Murphy Sales Inc. $80.00; and Woodhouse Bros.
From the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund: City of Rochester Parking Meter
Fund $11.00.
From the Sinking Fund: City of Rochester General Fund $118.44.
From the Bridge Fund: The Kruse Co. $13.96.
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, The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commi$sion-stating they had reviewed
the matter of certain properties being -completely surrounded by the city limits of the City of
Rochester and find that a portion of the right-of-way•of U. S. 14-52 has not been annexed to
the City,but now is completely surrounded,by the City and it could therefore be annexed, and
recommend that, this highway right-of-way.be annexed to the City, was read. Upon motion by.
Eichten, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said right-of-way.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating they had reviewed
the matter, of certain properties being completely surrounded by the city limits of the City of
Rochester and find that Parcel No. 4800, Sec. 3, T106N, R14W will be completely surrounded by
the city li4Lits,when Folwell Heights 4th Subdivision property is annexed and recommend that
the Common Council initiate proceedings to annex this parcel of land to the City, was read.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichthen, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary papers.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating they had reviewed
the application of Thiss Outdoor Advertising, Inc. to vary the maximum height of 40 feet in
the B-3 District to permit construction of an outdoor advertising sign of 50 ft. in height on
the S.W. corner of 5th St. N.W. and 16th Ave. N.W.; after lengthy discussion the Commission was
of the opinion there was no hardship involved in this request and therefore no basis for a
variance; they recommend that this application for a height variance be denied, was read. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved and the request denied.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating.that they had
reviewed the final plat of Olson's Subdivision and find that this plat conforms with all of
the requirements controlling the subdivision of land in the City and recommend that this plat
be granted final approval, was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, and all
present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and a hearing was set for 7:30 P.M.
October 3, 1966.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to annex property,to be known as Folwell Heights 4th Subdivision and
f ind that the property is contiguous to the city limits of the City of Rochester and the
Rochester Town Board has voted to not object to this annexation, and therefore they recommend
that this property be annexed to the City and the owner pay to the city the topographic
mapping charge for use of the City's topographic maps, was read. Upon motion by Folkert,
second by Eichten, and all present voting in'favor, the recommendation was approved and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
The recommendation of the City Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they
had reviewed the preliminary plat of Folwell Heights 4th Subdivision and f ind that this
property will be in R-1 District upon annexation and the lot sizes as proposed comply with the
minimum lot standards of the R-1 District, except for Lotl, Block 4 that has a minimum street
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the provisions of paragraph 52.03 of Ord. No. 1296, the Board (Council) may authorize a
reduction of the specified lot width on lots.located on curvilinear streets provided that
certain conditions exist, all conditions are met in this case except the lot does not have
the minimum width of 60 ft. at the building line as required, the owner has indicated that he
would have the lot redesigned to provide the required lot width; therefore it is recommended
that this plat be granted preliminary approval subject to (1) Lot 1, Block 4 be redesigned to
comply with the provisions of Par. 52.03 of Ordinance No. 1296 (2) preliminary street
profiles are submitted for the record and (3) the streets are identified as specified by the
City Engineer in accordance with the city's street identification policy, was read. Upon
motion'by Eichten, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had rev
the matter of existing land use .and zoning on Lot 17, Christensen-Sehl Subdivision and find
that (1) an amendment to the land use plan is currently pending before the Council to
designate this general area as a lowdensity (R-Sa) residential district (2) the general
character of development in the area is in accord with the standards_pf the R-Sa residential
district (3) this changeof zoning would be in accord with the proposed amendment to the Land
Use Plan (4) Lot 17 has adequate area and one house currently occupies the lot and therefore,
they recommend that the Council initiate a change of zoning on Lot 17, Christensen-Sehl
Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-Sa District, was read. Upon motion by Folkert,
second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a
hearing was set for October 17t4, 1966 at 7:30 P. M.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had rev
the Topographic Mapping Program for 1966, which is to map approximately 470 acres of land at
a cost of.$5.50 per acre or apprxoximately $% 585.00 andrecommend that this mapping program
be approved, was read. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, and all present voting
in favor, the recommendation was approved and the Mayor.and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the contract with Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. to perform this work.
The recommendation of.the Personnel Advisory Committee that the wages of the school
crossing guards be increased by 254� per day, this would make the rates $6.75 for first year
guards and $7.75 for others, was read. Tte committee feels that these rates should be
adjusted periodically as city employees are given general wage adjustments, thus it will be
unnecessary to make large adjustments at infrequent intervals. Upon motion by Eichten,
second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the alley immediately east of
Broadway be made one-way, north bound, from First Street Northeast to Fourth Street Southeast,
was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
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The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a loading zone be
established in front of the Rochester Methodist Hospital was read and upon motion by
Eichten, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that they had consi-
dered the motion of the Council to consider construction of a sidewalk on the west side of
North Broadway from 14th Street north to the Northbrook Shopping Center (16th St. N.E.),
there are some needs for a sidewalk in this locationbut it will require considerable
grading and some modifications of utility lines, they recommend that the Council initiate •
a local improvement project without petition of property owners so that the feasibility
report, cost report and a public hearing may be held on the matter before approval -to
proceed is considered, was read. Upon motion by McCaleb, second by Eichten, and all
present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating they had reviewed the
preliminary layout #1 for the proposed improvement of Trunk Highway #14 from 0.1 mile east
of Junction with T. H. #52 to 2.4 miles east, and recommend that the Council give its
approval to the project, was read. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Folkert, and all
present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
President DeVries stated that he had met with representatives of the Highway
Department and when they start to improve this Trunk Highway #14 they will need land for
right of way and a good portion of the land needed is owned by the City, and they did'not
want to go ahead with the plans without tentative approval that the Council would give the
land for right of way. A motion was made by McCaleb, second by Day, and all present voting
in favor, that the City was' in favor of giving the needed land for right of way.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of E. J. Vonch
Concrete Company for construction of a concrete sidewalk on the west side of 19th Avenue N.W.
from 18'k Street to 19th Street N. W. be accepted at the unit price bid and checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Day, second -by Eichten, and
all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. •
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of E. J. Vonch
Concrete Co. for construction of sidewalk on both sides of 18th Street N. W. from 21st Avenue
to 25th Avenue N. W. beeaccepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the
bid received for painting city hall windows, police garage door and wooden staitwell was
rejected.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that all bids received for
mechanical work at the new proposed Fire Station No. 4 be rejected and that bids be
readvertised to be opened on October 3, 1966 at 2:00 P. M.; that action on the General
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Construction and Electrical work on Fire Station.No. 4 be deferred until October 3, 1966; and
that certified checks of all bidders on the mechanical work and all bids except the two lowest
on the General Construction and Electrical Work be returned to the bidders, was read. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Littrup Nielson Inc.
received on September 6, 1966 for Section 2, sanitary.sewer and water main extension on west
side of T. H. 63 from 18th St. S.W. to 17th St. S.W. in the amount of $5,675.00 be accepted.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and.all present voting in favor,.the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Rochester Airport Commission that the bid of Rochester
Sand & Gravel for bituminous overlay and seal coat on Runway 2-20, State Job #5501-24 and
Federal Job #9-21-079-09 be accepted was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and
all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The.reports of the Inspection Department f or.the month of August, 1966 showing fees
collected.for building permits issued $909.00; fees collected for electrical permits -issued .
$395.25;'fees collected.for plumbing permits issued $75.00; fees collected for heating permits
issued $1,110.00 and fees collected for sign permits $61.32, were each presented and President
DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of August, 1966 was presented and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The application of Maple Island #2.at 1530 1st Avenue N. E. for a license to sell
ciagrettes was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten,.and all present voting in:
favor, the license was granted.
The contract.bonds of H & H Electric Company in the amount of $6,982.00 with Western
Surety Company as surety; E. J. Vonch Concrete Co. in the amount of $1,494.00 with U. S.
Bidelity and Guaranty -Company as surety; Littrup Nielson, Inc. in the amount of $11,757.00 witt
U. S..Fidelity and Guraranty Company as surety; and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of
$277,922.63 with Capitol Indemnity Corporation as.surety were each read and upon motion by
Wilson, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the same were referred to the Mayor
for approval.
A motion was made by Wilson, second by Eichten, that the eleven.resolutions
appropriating city.funds for various purposes be considered by the Common -Council as a single
`group, all voted in.favor. A motion was then made by Wilson, second by Eichten,-,,..that the said
resolutions be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared t
said resolutions duly passed and adopted:
1. Resolution appropriating $5,786.09 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Standard Auto. Parts $205.51; Big Four Oil Company $293.37; City of Rochester
$383.44; Rochester Equipment Company $3,581.71; Rochester Sand & Gravel $528.99; City of
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Rochester $515.20 and General Trading $277.87.
2. Resolution appropriating $3,421.65 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering
payment made to Riverside Sand & Gravel $374.00; Roddis Feed Co. $680.25; Peoples Coop. Power
'Assn. $262.99; Ace Hardware $243.55; Mautz Paint & Varnish $303.27; Minnesota.Milorgrante Co.
$397.14; Lyon Checmical Co. $709.24 and Carlton McKinney $451.21.
3. Resolution appropriating $31,895.53 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to Northwestern Refining Co. $2,201.23; Rochester Sand.& Gravel Co. $3,486.15; Ivan Boyd
$275.80; Rochester Sand & Gravel $18,153.86;.Lester Christopherson $211.80; Northwestern
Refining Company $7,288.29; C. A. Cottingham $278.40.
4. Resolution appropriating $$228.47 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering.payment
made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc.
5. Resolution appropriating $665,252.94 from the P.I.R. Fund; $111,252.71 from
the General Fund; $138,203.06 from the Permanent.Improvement Fund; $23,432.54 from the Street &
Alley Fund; $286,090.19 from the Sinking Fund; $4,063.82 from the Park Improvement Fund;
$5,155.85 from the Library Fund; $2,981.48 from the Fire Protection Fund; $1,482.00 from the
P. H. & W. Fund; $1,479.00 from the Sewer Fund; $2,909.44 from the Police Fund; $180.00 from
the Music Fund; $3,107.00 from the Auditorium Fund; $301.00 from the F.E.Williams Fund and
$165.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to General Fund $50,477.32;
Street & Alley Fund $212.50; Sinking Fund $352,404.20;,P.I.R. Fund $500,594.85; Sinking
Fund $268,610.98; Permanent Improvement Fund $52,416.83; General Fund $20,304.35 and General
Fund $1,035.00.
.6. Resolution -appropriating $3,309.76 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and
$1,361.98 from the P. H. & W. Fund and ordering payment made to Park Department $3,038.07;
C&S Plumbing & Heating $271.69; V. Mueller & Company $238.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co..$270.87;
Robert Rossi $201.28; Robert Reichel $342.70 and Xerox Corporation $209.13.
7. Resolution appropriating $54,910.83 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to Public Employees.Retirement Association $48,544.61; C. W. Alexander $290.40;
Rochester Sand & Gravel $1,919.02; Walter D. Roeder $240.00; Standard Oil Company $1,492.02;.
Whiting Printers $250.00; Ziegler, Inc. $401.18; Warren P. Eustes $300.00 and Standard Oil
Company $1,473.60.
8. Resolution appropriating $1,484.12 from the S & A Fund; $9.00 from the
Sewer Fund; $483.02 from the General Fund; $18.90 from the Park Improvement Fund and $51.00
from the Auditorium. Fund and ordering payment made to Firestone Stores.$428.23; Quarve and
Anderson $901.50; Ziegler Inc. $252.07 and Rochester Post Bulletin $464.24.
9. Resolution appropriating $1,412.72 from the General Fund; $747.01 from the
S & A Fund; $292.76 from the Fire Protection Fund; $3;226.97 from the Sewer Fund; $48.86
from the Police Fund; $1,958.86 from the Auditorium.Fund; $18.15 from the Parking.Meter Fund;
$1,386.03 from the Park,Improvement Fund; $1,508.41 from the Lighting Fund; $299.77 from the
P. H. & W. Fund and ordering payment made to Quality Printers $808.73; National Bushing &•
Parts $652.86; Thomas Office Equipment $1,917.50; N. W. Bell Telephone $342.83; Peoples
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10. Resolution appropriating $5,084.•52.from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment
made to Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc.
11. Resolution appropriating $5,473.32 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to National Garages, Inc. $4,965.75; Ace Signs $139.07; Rochester Materials Co.
$294.00 and Lyle Signs, Inc. $74..50.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all present voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said
resolutions duly passed and adopted:
Resolution granting one public dance permit to Rochester Art Center. Upon motion
by Day, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
c Resolution authorizing City Engineer to grade and surface the west k of Sierra Lane
abutting Block 2, Peck's Hills 2nd Subdivision. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten,
resolution adopted.
Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of 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 N. W. (deferred.
assessment to Northgate 6th Addition). Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the 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 withthe necessary trunk line to connect said water tower
with the city system on 18th Avenue N. W..(deferred assessment to Northgate 6th Addition).
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Folkert, Resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for sanitary sewer
extension in 19th Street N. W. from 21st Avenue to a point 132 feet west. Upon motion by
Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for extension of
sanitary sewer and water main to serve 20th Street N. W. from 21st Avenue to west line of
Section 27. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for street grading,
surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, subsurface drains, water main and service connectionsi
in 16th Street S. E. from llth Avenue S. E. to Golden Hill Industrial Addition. Upon motion
by Wilson, second by Eichten, resolution adopted.
Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility)
report and recommendation for construction of concrete sidewalk on the south side of .19th
Street N. W. between 18th and 19th Avenue N.W. (Lots 1 thru Y+, Block 2, Sunset Terrace 1st
Addition. Upon motion by Eichten, second by Day, resolution adopted.
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sidewalk on west side of 19th Avenue N. W. from 18k to 19th Street N. W. Upon motion by
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Day, second by Eichten, resolution adopted. ,
Resolution accepting bid of E. J.. Vonch Concrete Company for sidewalk on both
sides of 18th Street N. W. from 21st to 25th Avenue N. W. Up.on motion by.Wilson, second
by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Mayor and.City Clerk to execute "Agreement to Lease" as
approved by Public Utility Board with Waters Conley Company.. Upon motion by Wilson, second
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Resolution accepting bid of Littrup Nielson, Inc. for sanitary sewer and water
main extension on west side of T. H. #63 from 18th Street S. W. to 17th Street S.W., Section 2.
Upon motion by WCaleb, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Littrup Nielson, Inc. for sanitary sewer and water
main extension on west side of T. H. #63 from 18th Street S. W. to 17th Street S. W., Section 1.
Upon motion by Eichten, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel Company for bituminous
overlay and seal coat on Runway 2-20 and its taxiway at Rochester Municipal Airport. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution adopted.
Resolution appointing and designating the Commissioner of Aeronautics as Agent
fon the City.of Rochester. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolition adotpted.
Resolutionapproving preliminary plans for. improvement of Trunk Highway No. 7
renumbered No. 14 within the limits of the City. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day,
resolution adopted.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recomm-
endation for sidewalk on west side of North Broadway from 14th to 16th Street -North. Upon
motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution adopted.. .
Resolution authorizing City Clerk to readvertise for bids.for mechanical
construction for Fire Station No. 4. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution
adopted.
A letter from Rochester Yellow Cab Company and Blue and White Cab Company
requesting an increase in rates was read and ordered filed. The City Attorney was
instructed to request each company to.submit a financial statement justifying an increase.
A letter from A. B. Algren, Consulting Engineer, stating that his contract with
the City had been completed and the final draft of the Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Code had been submitted to the Heating Inspector was read. He also submitted
the balance due him and offered assistance in promoting the acceptance of. the Code if
necessary. Upon motion by Wilson, second by, Eichten, and all present voting in favor, the
letter was filed and the City Clerk was instructed to make the final payment in the amount
of $120.00.
A letter from Rochester Youth Baseball Association regarding the proposed
construction of ball diamonds north of the city in the general area of the -dump, was,read.
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Upon motion by Wilson, second by Eichten, and all present voting in favor, the letter was
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referred to the Finance Committee.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the
recommendation.of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending that the final plat of
G Kellogg Hills Subdivision be granted final approval, which had been tabled, was removed from
the table. W. Donald Franke was present in behalf of the petitioners, and stated that they
were going to make some changes in the plat which would make the lots agreeable to what C. A.
Armstrong had requested. A motion was then made by McCaleb, second by Wilson, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and a hearing was.set for October 3, 1966
at 7:30 P. M.
Rev. Vernon.Curry, President of Citizens for Equal Opportunity, was present in
regard to the proposed amendment against discrimination; he said they had a chance to study
this and was happy to be able to say that they find this ordinance one which they can
support; their organization is still of the opinion that the previous ordinance was in some
respects to be preferred, particularly since it incorporated provisions for enforcement
locally. Since others who have south honestly and vigorously to study this area of
enforcement have come to the conclusion that it might be better handled through the State
Commission Against Discrimination, we must defer to their judgement and support them in the
enactment of the ordinance as now drawn; they also said that. they as citizens are concerned
with present and future problems of discrimination in our city,, commend and deeply
appreciate the work and interest invested in this issue by the members of the Finance
Committee of the Common Council, the mmembers of the -Council, the Mayor and the City Attorney;
it has been a difficult responsibility to discharge for all and 'we have respected the
honesty and sincerity of all who have tried to draft an ordinance commensurate with
Rochester's need; he said they believe time will confirm the wisdom in the passage of this
ordinance. Rev. Curry was informed that the members of the Council had not had copies of
the new ordinance for study so no action would be taken at this meeting.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of
land, the location, size, use and height of buildings,► and the arrangement of buildings on
lots, -and the densityyiof population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing the land along 2nd Street S. W.- west of the
Highway and south of 2nd Street to B-3 General Business District) was given its first
reading.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all present voting in favor, the
meeting was adjourned.
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