HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1967Record 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 March 6, 1967.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President DeVries,, Aldermen Day, Folkert, Perry, Postier, Wilson.
(Alderman McCaleb arrived at 3:00 P. M.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the minutes of
the meetings of February 20th, 27th and March 1st, 1967 were approved.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and
opening bids for the following -projects -
.Bids for furnishing -one 125o G.M.P. Pumper for the Fire Department. Only one bid
was received. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the
Jbid-was not opened and the City Clerk was instructed .to readvertise for bids to be opened on
March 20, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and the City Clerk was instructed to return the bid
junopened. .
Bids for furnishing two F.M. 2-Way Mobile Radios and miscellaneous accessories for
the City of Rochester. The bids of General Electric Company in the amount of $1,452.00 and
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $1,558.00 were each received and
opened and upon motion by Wilson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the bids were
referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing the season's supply of plant mixed bituminous material for use
in the City Engineer's Department. Only one bid was received and upon motion by Perry, second
1by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to open the one bid.
The bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. for
the following was
read and
upon motion
by Perry,
second by Postier, and all present voting in
favor, the bid was
referred
to the Public
Works
Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation:
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price
Amount
2341 Bituminous Mixture f.o.b.
trucks 3,000
Ton
5.65
$16,950.00
Hauling bituminous mixture
3,000
Ton Mile
0.11
330.00
2341 Bituminous Mixture (binder
or
wearing course in place)
2,000
Ton
7.55
15,100.00
Total A
32,380.00
2351 Bituminous Mixture, f.o.b. trucks 500 Ton 7.40 3,700.00
Total A & B 36,080.00
Bids for furnishing the season's supply of road oil and cutback asphalt for use in
Ithe City Engineer's Department. Only one bid was received. Upon motion by Postier, second by
Perry, and all present voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to return the one bid
unopened and readvertise for bids to be opened on March 20, 1967 at 7:30 P. M.
Bids for furnishing the season's supply of sand and gravel for use in the City
Engineer's Department. The bids listed below were each received and opened and upon motion by
Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the bids were referred to the City
Engineer and Public Works Committee for tabulation and recommendation:
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Rochester Sand & Quarve and
Gravel, Inc. Anderson Co.
Washed Sand, delivered to City 500 cu. yds. @ 1.88 = 940.00 @ 1.95 = 975.00
Washed Sand, f.o.b. City trucks
at pit 4,000 cu. yds. @ 1.30 = 5200.00 @ 1.35 = 5400.00
Pit Run Gravel, delivered to City '500 cu. yds. @ 1.88 -i 940.00 @ 1.95 = 975.00
Pit Run Gravel, f.o.b. City Trucks
at pit 500 cu. yds @ 1.30 = 650.00 @ 1.35 = 675.00
Bids for furnishing season's supply of crushed rock for use in the City Engineer's
Department. Only one bid was received and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all
present voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to return the one bid unopened and
readvertise for bids to be opened on 71March 20, 1967 at 7:30 P. M.
• Bids for furnishing one (1) 2-2'k cubic yard rubber tired front end loader for the
Street & Alley Department. The bids of Minnesota Tractor Company in the amount of $24,500.00;
Hall Equipment Inc. in the amount of $26,622.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. in the amount of
$28,844.00; and Ziegler Inc. in the amount of $27,422.00 were each received and opened and upon
motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the bids were referred to
the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing one (1) 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck for use in the Sewer Department.
The bids of Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $2,058.00; Universal Ford Sales, Inc.
in the amount of $2,334.72; Selby Truck Sales in the amount of $2,112.00 and Truck'Service
Company in the amount -of $2,340.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Perry,
second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works
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Bid's for furnishing three (3) 2k Ton Truck Chassis and Cabs for use in the City
Engineer's Department. The bids of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. in the amount of $11,484.00;
Clements Chevrolet Co. in the amount of $12,089.00;' Selby Truck Sales in the amount of
$11,679.00 and'Truck Service Company in the amount of $13,140.00 were each received and opened
and upon motion by Day, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the"bids were referred
to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids for furnishing three (3) 4-5 Cubic Yard Dump Boxes f or'use in the City
. Engineer's Department. The bids of L.L. Dewey Company in the amount of $2,895.00 and Chas.
Olson & Sons in the amount of $2,997.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Folkeril,
second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works
Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
A letter from the Mayo Clinic regarding vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic
in the vicinity of Mayo buildings was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Perry, and
all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from Agneberg-Sankstone & Associates, Inc. requesting consideration as
traffic consultant for the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Perry, second by
Postier, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Sidney Norby and Robert Hodge to have sidewalk easements
between 1540 and 1546 5th Avenue Northeast vacated was read. Upon motion by Postier, second byI
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Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the City Attorney, he
to"get the proper form for vacation. '
A"letter from Dr. Viktor 0. Wilson, M.D., Health Officer, returning six copies
of an amendment to lease No. 1960 pertaining to rental of additional office space at the
Public Health Center and recommending that it be approved, was read. Upon motion by Perry,
second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the same•was referred to the Finance
Committee and the City Attorney.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of a hearing to be held in the
Council Chambers, in the City Hall, on Tuesday, March 28, 1967 at 10:30 o'clock A. M. in the
matter of the petition of the City of Rochester for authority- to construct and maintain a
public highway railroad grade crossing at the point where 2nd-Ave. N.E. when extended crosses
the right of way and tracks of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company in the City of
Rochester and for an order of the Commission allocating the cost of the installation of said
grade crossing and such protective devices as may be ordered installed, was read. Upon motion
by Folkert, second by Wilson, and all present voting in,favor, the notice was referred to the
Public Works Committee and the City Attorney.
An order from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission that Rochester Yellow Cab
Corporation be authorized to increase its present one-way fare from $1.25 to $1.35 effective
March 15, 1967, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee stating that they had reviewed the
request of Fire Chief Mertz that his secretary be reclassified from a Clerk -Typist II to a
Clerk Typist III, and recommend that this change be made to be effective March 1, 1967 and that
she be started at step A of grade 42 - $339.00 per month, was read. Upon motion by Folkert,
second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee stating that they had reviewed the
request of Harold Moe, Electric Department Superintendent, to advance Roger Kanestadt, one
pay step five months prematurley, he is an engineering aide 2A at 67D, and rrecommending that
he be advanced to 67E effective March 1, 1967, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by
Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was.approved.
A claim of damage to a car owned by Ronald Koperski was read and upon motion by
Wilson, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the claim was referred to the City
lAttorney.
An application for plat approval of Crescent Park 8th Addition was read and upon
motion by Folkert, second by Day, and all present voting in favor, the application was referred
to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon ;motion
Iby Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted:
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"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester that the
Common Council authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY for furnishing in accordance with specifications
on file - 2 2500 Volt Voltage Regulators, the amount of the contract to be THIRTY
TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLIARS ($3,216.00) and WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
being the lowest responsible bidder.
Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the contract documents."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon motion by
Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted:
"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester that
the Common Council authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY for furnishing in accordance with specifications
on file
3 - 500 KVA Subway Transformers
the amount of the contract to be NINETY THREE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND SIXTEEN
CENTS ($9,359.16) and WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY being the lowest
responsible bidder.
Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the contract documents."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon
motion by Postier, second by Wilson, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted:
"Be it resolved by.the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester that
$50,000.00 be appropriated to the First National Bank for the purchase of certificates
of deposits dated February 27, 1967, and maturing after a period of one year, bearing
interest at the rate of 5% compounded quarterly, effective rate of 5.1%.
Be it,further resolved that these certificates of deposits be purchased for
Electric Department Depreciation Reserve."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and upon
motion by Wilson, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted
"Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of theCity of Rochester,
Minnesota, that the Common Council of the said City be requested to approve
contract amendment # 1 to the contract with General Electric Company for the steam
turbine generator unit.
This amendment:
For modifications in the extraction cycle steam flows,
These changes have the following effect on contract prices,
an addition of $587.00 to the contract price.
Old Price New Price
Turbine Generator and Accessories $1,493,702.00 $1,494,189.00
ASME Steam Rate Test 24,052.00 24,152.00
$1,517,754.00 $1,518,341.00
Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute the contract amendment #1."
A letter from the Board of Directors cE the Rochester Home Builders Association stating
that they had pledged themselves to give whatever help may be needed in the selection of
Building Inspector for the City of Rochester, was read. President DeVries ordered the same
placed on file.
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The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending that/Lot 14
and Lot 15, Auditor's Plat "A" (1215 6th St. N.W.) be annexed to the City was read. Upon motion
by Perry, second by Wilson, 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 Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting,on part of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15,
Auditor's Plat "D" from R-1 District to the M-1 District (1215 - 6th St. N.W.) and recommend
that when the property is annexed to the City that the zone change be granted, was read. Upon
motion by Postier, second by Wilson, and all present.voting in favor, the recommendation was
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tabled until the land is annexed:
Alderman McCaleb arrived at 3:00 P. M.-
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed
the application for approval of a metes and bounds conveyance of property in Block 6, Sunset
Terrace Second Addition and Block 9, Sunset Terrace Addition (N.W. corner Valleyhigh Drive
N.W. and 15th St. N.W.), they find that if this conveyance were permitted, it would result in
a lot that would have adequate frontage and lot area for the construction of a four -family
dwelling in the R-2 District, but when the front and rear yards are applied to the lot, the
buildable area remaining is grossley inadequate for the construction of a reasonable four- •
family dwelling, the applicant had control over the previous subdivision of the other lots
to the west without any review processes being required; since this metes and bounds
conveyance would, at the outset, result in a lot of unbuildable area, they recommend that this
application be denied(the owner has the use of this property as it now exists and he can
construct a four family dwelling on the lot) was read. Also the recommendation of the Planning
& Zoning -Commission stating that they had reviewed the application to vary the required rear
yard on the lot proposed to be conveyed by metes and bounds description on part of Block 9,
Sunset Terrace Addition and part of Block 6, Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition (N.W. corner Valleyhigh
Dr. and 15th St. N.W.) and find that the variance is requested on a lot that is being proposed
to be subdivided from a larger tract of land after the adoption of Ord. No. 1296 and that
while this proposed lot would have ample frontage and lot area, it would not have an adequate
buildable area, any lots that are subdivided under the provisions of Ord. No. 1296 should have
an adequate buildable area without need for a variance; actually, to vary the rear yard in
this case would constitute an improper use of the variance because any claim of hardship is -
s elf imposed; should the Common Council approve the subdivision of this lot by metes and
bounds conveyance,.they recommend.that the requested rear yard.variance for this lot be
denied, was read. Upon motion•by Wilson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, these
two recommendations were tabled until April 3, 1967.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the
resolution of the Board of Park Commissioners that recommends the acquisition of a park site •
in the Northern Heights area; they concur -with -the Park Board that a park site is needed in
the area suggested and also wish to point out that the acquisition of a park site•will have
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considerable impact on the type of street pattern that can be developed to serve the area;
they therefore recommend that a park site be qcquired in the Northern Heights area as.
recommended by the Park Board; they further recommend that the exact location should be
worked out at a joint meeting of the Park Board, Planning Commission and Public Safety
Committee of the Council, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by McCaleb, and all voting
in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the
petition -to change the zoning districting on Lot 5, Block 8, Northern Addition and adjoining
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vacated Willow Street N. W. from the R-1 District to the R-3 District (vacant area on south side
of 14th St.,N.W. West of Cascade Creek); they feel that Cascade Creek serves as -a natural
dividing line and that high density multi -family uses should be limited to the east side of the
creek, the entire characterof 14th St. N.W. west firom Cascade creek is of sound, well -maintained,
single family dwellings, and they feel this character of development should be maintained and
therefore, recommend that this petition be denied, was read. W. Richard Bins, Attorney .
representing the petitioner, Mr. Tom Godsil, was present and stated that they wanted to build
a 12 unit apartment colonial style, their lot was almost 150 ft. in width and.400 ft. in depth
and they were trying to make economical use of this.large lot; just to the east is a complex of
4-8 unit buildings; they think this would be a handsome building and a good addition to the
City of Rochester. After hearing those present a motion was made by Perry, second by Wilson,
that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be rejected and a hearing be set on
the proposed zone change; said hearing to be held at 7:30 P. M.-on April 3,,1967; all -voted in
favor.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had:reviewed the
petition to change the zoning districting on Lot 199and west 5 ft. of Lot 20, Block 21, Northern
Addition from the R-2 District to the M-1 District (119.- 6th Street N.W.); they find that to
change the zoning on this one lot would constitute a case of spot zoning, which is an illegal
zoning practice, on this basis, they recommend that this petition be denied; the Commission is
cognizant of the city's land use plan which indicated a fairly extensive amount of land in this
general area as being best suited for future.industrial useage; they wish to give more study
to the proper zoning'classif ication best suited for this whole area before they recommend
initiating any further zone changes in this location, was read. Mr. Bob Patterson,.Attorney
representing -Mr. George Brumm the petitioner, was present and urged that.the Council take some
action granting this request, he said he didnot feel that this one piece of:property should be
bogged down by a larger area, he also stated that he felt they should be entitled.to a public
hearing before any change was made. A motion was then made -by Perry, second by Folkert, that
the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be. togled o,dVitda1-tliei_"eC3ng,=76W,-March 20,
1967 at 7:30 P. M.; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Wilson; second b"Vay '"4IfO all voting in favor a recess was declared at
3:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order again at 4:00 P. M. with all.members being present.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that they had considered a letter from
R. V. Block protesting the licensing for a city license to drive taxicab, Mr. Block believes
that,licenses whould bxpire one year from the date of issuance rather than the present city
policy, that of licenses expiring on April 1; the Committee recommends-that.the present
established procedure, be followed and -that the licenses to drive taxicabs shall expire and be
renewed at the time presently provided for by ordinance, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, s
by Day, and all voting.in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the.Public Safety -Committee that the present emergency roadway on
Kellogg Junior High School property be opened for traffic at school's opening and closing times
on a one-way egress basis only, on a trial basis, to determine whether or not traffic congestion
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at these hours can be reduced, was read. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, and all voting
in favor, the recommendation was approved, subject to approval of the School Board.,
. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that an adult school crossing guard
be employed at Elton Hills Elementrary School at the start of the 1967-68 school term; the
street connection between this addition and North Broadway makes it necessary to employ a guard
at this location to ensure adequate protection for students attending this school; the Committee
further recommends that at the proper time, the Personnel Office of the City take the necessary
steps to employ this guard, the training and equipment necessary for this guard will be
handled by the Police Department, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Wilson, and all •
voting .in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee:that parking be prohibited at all
times on the south side of Fifth Street Northwest, from 2nd Avenue Northwest to a point 60.
feet, more or less, east of Second -Avenue, was read and upon motion by Day, second by Wilson,
And all 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 that parking be prohibited at all
times on the north side -of Sixt,#hStreet Northwest, from lst Avenue N. W. to a point 30 feet
more or less, west of Rirst Avenue, was read and upon motion by Day, second by McCaleb, and
all 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 that parking be prohibited at all times
on the west side of 18k Avenue Northwest, between 19th Street and 20th Street; on the north
side of 20th Street Northwest, between 18k Avenue and 19th Avenue; and on the west side of
19th Avenue Northwest, between-19th and 20th Street, was read. Mr. David -Bishop, Attorney
was present and stated that he owned property in this vicinity and thought the property owners
should be notified if the Council is going to take any such action, he said it would be
placing a hardship on some of the tenants. Alderman Day stated that this 18k Avenue is the
main drive out of Northgate-6th Addition and when it is parked full of cars, the traffic has
a hard time getting through; he said this problem would not have arisen if the apartment house
,owners would have kept their lots clean of snow, and he felt this would be of benefit to the
whole area. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The bondsfor lost warrant of Crescent Electric Supply Company for three checks lost
in the amounts of $9.83; $3,519.43 and $1,354.24 were each read. Upon motion by Wilson,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved and the City Clerk was
instructed to issue duplicate checks.
The contract bond of Mayo Foundation in the amount of $39,609.20 with Federal
Insurance Company as surety was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by McCaleb, and all
voting in favor, the bond was referred to the Mayor for approval.
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The following claims were each read -and upon motion by Wilson, second by Postier,
and all present voting in favor,, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments
with the exception to Elco Concessions in the amount of $16.00•which was referred to the
Finance Committee:
From the General Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $123.02; Rochester Post Bul-
letin $154.80; James F. Andre $28.50; Quality Printers $101.00; Whiting Printers and
Stationers $88.28; Leonard Teigen $67.40; Norbert Reichrath $81.05; Alfred Nelsen $65.20;
Harry Evans, Register of Deeds $5.10; R.V. Ehrick $5.00; Rochester Post Bulletin $4.50;
National League of Cities $4.00; Tom 0. Moore $7.66; Culligan Water Conditioning $4.75;
F.W. Woolworth $2.64; China Hall $35.97; San I,Trucking $40.00; Ruffalo Drugs $38.60; Mayo
Clinic $20.00; Mobil Oil Co.,$80.15; St. Marys Hospital-$5.00; Custm Printing $12.50; Pan-
ama Carbon Co. $11e33;•A.V.M. Corp. $24.45; Rochester Transfer and Storage $21.75; P. Calvin
Gerner, M.D. $7.00; Karl Postier $25.64; Alton Hanson $8.00; Stanley O. Morris $8.00; Harvey
Wilkins $6.00;,Charles Dornack $61.60; William Frutiger $55.501 Everett Knuth $40.0.0; Walter
Gordon $69.30; Wm. L.. Burrows $54.50; Garnet Spring $5.80; Robert Blakley $110.70; Alfred
Heyn $118.70; Leon Bauernfeind $25.00; Trautner Sales $21.38; Minneapolis Blue Pringitig
$100.52; American Hospital Supply $18.75; Hoffman Publications $8.00; Curtis Taylor $18.75;
The Johnson Co. $33.79; Dieter Paper and -Marine Supply $43.17; Ace -Hardware $10.01; Witte
Transpottation•$7.25; Standard Auto Parts $13.00 and Mathew Bender Co.. $37.00.
From the Street and -Alley Rund: Ace Hardware $132.47; Witte Transportation Co.
$12.14; Standard Auto Parts $17.08; J.I. Holcomb $64.56; Hentges Glass Co. $3.75; Ziegler
Inc. $124.31 and Home Gas Co. $7.75.
Froip the Fire Protection Fund: Dieter -Paper and -Marine $34.35; Ace Hardware
$32.17; Donald P. Buske $80.00; Jerry Jerabek $80.00.; K & M Auto Glass $7.78; General Trading
$65.92; Drainmaster $10.00; Wong's $21.25; Gopher Welding $20.00; Robert's Foods $6.65;
Dison's $77.65; Clothing Care Centre $54.59; Minn. Fire Equipment Co. $169.84; Mike's Drive -
In $30.00; Harold's Auto Electric $4.80; and Kruse Co. $9.02.
From the Police Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk $7.40; Johnson Co.
$8.40; Ace -Hardware $.40; Standard Auto Parts $92.21; Harold's Auto Electric $104.66; Kruse
Co. $19.95;-Department of Conferences -and Institutes $60.00; Eastman -Kodak Stores $123.25;
Thomas Office Equipment $7.90; Cranston Typewriters $6.50; Richard Tompkins $35.00; Key
Laboratories $12.62; The Automotive Index $7.00; Greater Rochester Surplus Store $79.60-;
Red Carpet Car -Wash $47.50; Cronin -Peterson $352.55; Postier & Eggers $3.00; Universal Ford
Sales $130.09; G & K Auto Electric $44.10;.Pulver Motor Service $31.00; Firestone Stores
$181.69; Williams Printing $86.95; and Reeve's Drug Store $7.99.
From the Sewer Fund: Ace Hardware $9.36; Pink Supply Co. $91.77; Michel Sales Co.
$158.40; Continental Oil Co. $31.03; Scharf Auto Supply $5.89; Stockinger Cartage Co. $7.50;
Crossroads Hardware $2.54; Arnold's Supply Co. $53.14; and Reeve's Drug $1.28.
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From the Music Fund: Dale Haug $41.20; Warren Throndson $20.60; Malcolm McDaniel
$20.60; and Mayo Civic Auditorium $77.50.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Williams Printing Co. $12.00; Alpek Sheet Metal $7.95;
and Minn. Mining and Mfg. Co. $35.00.
A motion was made by Wilson, second by.Postier that the four resolutions appropri-
ting 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 Folkert, that the said four
resolutions be adopted as read; all voted in favor. ;
1. Resolution appropriating,$951.27 from,the General Fund; $515.00 from the Street
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& Alley.Fund; $3,884.49 from the Sewer Fund; $722.81,from the Fire Protection Fund; $503..24
from the Police Protection Fund.; and $11,477.27 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment
made to Lyon Chemicals, Inc. $1,181.40; Fire Safety.Corp. $211.97; Electronic Engineering
$317.35; Peoples Natural Gas $481.03; City of Rochester P.U. $15,264.08;,Cronin Peterson
$352.55; and Earl Krusemark $245.70.
.2. Resolution appropriating $1,080.50 from the General Fund; $147.69 from the
Fire Protection Fund; $123..24 from the Police Protection Fund; $20,917,.98.from the Permanent
Improvement Fund; $5,492.60 from the Parking Meter Fund;.$7,095.35 from the Street & Alley
Fund; $718.00 from the Sewer Fund; and $33.63 from the Music Fund and ordering payment.made
to $chmidt Printing $393.29; Adair Electric $3,943.80; Mullholland Construction $9,232.38;
Barry Plumbing $4,351.50; Alpek Sheet Metal $3,390.30; H & H Electric $5,484.60; Street &
Alley Fund $8,302.55; and Northwestern Bell Telephone $510.57.
3. .Resolution appropriating.$787.15 from, the General Fund; $2,502.40 from the
Fire Protection Fund; and $3,318.54 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made
to Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys $291.50; Rogers $202.92; Cooperative Oil $292.7.3; Bill Gamewell
$2,300.00; Minn. State Auto Assn. $202.40.; International Salt Co. $2,642.06; Clements
Chevrolet $204.10; Tri State Machinery $208.12; and Doyle.Conner $264.26.
4. Resolution appropriating $6_,146.41 from the General Fund; $2.40 from the Police
Protection Fund; $363.00 from the,Parking Meter Fund; $275.78 from the Street & Alley Fund;
$400.83 from.the Sewer Fund; $200.00 from the Music Fund; and $23,680.00 from the Bridge
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Fund and ordering.payment made to H & H Electric $475.56; Park Department $1,437.94;
Peoples Co-op Power $2,244.56; H. Dornack & Sons $406.08; Beckley's Inc. $1,899.70;.Hall.
Equipment $323.75; Peoples Natural Gas $400.83; Willard Johnson $200.00; and Dresser Keller
Inc. $231680.90.
The report of the City Treasuerer. for the month of February, 1967 was presented and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the .City Weighmaster for the month of.February, 1967 showing fees
collected-.f'or loads weighed in the amount of. $97.00 was presented and President DeVries ordered
the, same placed on file.
The ' report of the - Clerk of Municipal, Court for the month of, February., 1967 was
presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
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The reports of the Public Examiner for the year ended March 31, 1966 for the
City of Rochester, the Rochester Police Relief Association, the Rochester Fire Department
Relief Association and the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester were each presented
-and ordered placed on file.
Three change orders for Fire Stations No. 4 were presented, E-1 with Adair
Electric Company; E-2 with Adair Electric Company and G-2 with Mulholland Construction were
for two overhead doors, were each read. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting
in favor, E'1 with Adair Electric Company was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute same; E-2 and G-2 were referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A motion was made by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the
motion to readvertise bids for furnishing one 1250 G.P.M. Pumper to be opened on March 20, 1967
be amended so that the bids be opened on April 17, 1967 at 7:30 P. M.
Mr. William Price, Attorney, was present regarding the "on sale" intoxicating
liquor license now held by Arthur Hotel, he said he would have an application ready to turn
in within the next few days to transfer from the Arthur -Hotel to the Warrior Corporation to be
located at 323 1st Avenue S. W. (Brown Derby building). Upon motion by Perry; second by Wilson;
and all voting in favor, the application for transfer was referred to the Public Safety
Committee. ,
Mr. Ewald Koepsell, President of the Music Board, introduced Mr. Charles Smith
the new Civic Music Director for the,City- of Rochester.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 P. M.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., the following
members -being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Folkert, McCaleb, Perry, Postier,
Wilson. Absent: None.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on
the proposed change of zoning on Lot 21, Auditor's Plat "D" and the property located at the
Northwest corner of 16th Avenue and 4th Street Northwest from R-1 District to B-3 District.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing off iciall!
closed.. Upon motion by Folkert, second by McCaleb, and all voting in,favor,:the recommendation
of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the change be granted was approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare.the necessary resolution.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on
the proposed assessment for water tank in Meadow Park 3rd and Meadow Park Resubdivision-deferr
assessment. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President.DeVries declared the_
hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor,
the City Clerk was instructed to proceed with the assessment. .
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of General Electric
Company for furnishing two F.M.-2-way radio mobile and miscellaneous accessories be accepted
and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Wilson, second
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Rochester Sand &
Gravel Inc. for season's supply of plant mixed bituminous mixtures for the City Engineer's
Department be accepted and checks be returned to the unusuccessful bidders, was read and upon
motion by Postier, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Rochester Sand &
Gravel Inc. for season's supply of sand and gravel for the City Engineer's Department be
accepted and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by
Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
. The recommendation of the.Public Works Committee that -the bid of Minnesota Tractor
Company for furnishing one 2-2� cubic yard rubber tired front end loader be accepted and checks
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by dPostier, second by Wilson,
and all voting in favor,.the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Clements Chevrolet
Company for furnishing one 3/4 ton pickup truck for the Sewer Department be accepted and checks
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by.Postier,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the.bid of Universal Ford
Sales, Inc. for furnishing three 2k ton truck chassis and cabs be accepted and checks be
returned to the -unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Perry,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
A petition for change of zoning, petition for annexation, application for approval
of general development plan of Valhalla and application for plat approval of.Valhalla 1st and
2nd addition presented by Metro Development Corp. were each presented and upon motion by
Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed
and adopted:
Resolution accepting additional substituted collateral and designating depositories
of Rochester State Bank. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, resolution adopted..
Resolution accepting collateral and assignment thereof in lieu of a depository bond
of Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company. Upon motionby Postier, second by Wilson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution approving additional collateral for City Depository of Northwestern
National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by Public Utility Board approving
execution of contract amendment #1 with General Electric Company for the steam turbine.generator
unit. Upon motion by Perry, second'by Folkert,-resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter.into contract with Westinghouse
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Electric Supply Company. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, resolution adopted.'
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Westinghouse
Electric Supply Company. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to purchase $50,000.00 certificates of deposit
for Electric Department Depreciation Reserve. Upon motion by Postier, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution setting up office space for Personnel Department; Upon motion by Perry, second
by Folkert, aeiolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute lease by State of Minnesota, Dept.
of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for floor space at Public Health Center
Building. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of General Electric Company for furnishing two F.M. Mobile 2-way
Radios and miscellaneous accessores for Street & Alley Department. Upon motion by Postier,
second by Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. for furnishing plant mixed
bituminous material for City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Perry, second by Wilson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Universal Ford Sales, Inc. for furnishing three 2h ton truck
chassis for use in the Street & Alley Department. -Upon-motion by Wilson, second by Folkert,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Clements Chevrolet Company for furnishing one 3/4 ton pickup
truck for use in the Sewer Dept. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, resolutionadpted.
Resolution accepting bid of Minnesota Tractor Company for furnishing one 2=2k cubic yard
rubber tired front end loader for Street.& Alley Dept. Upon motionby Folkert, second by
Wilson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. for furnishing season's supply
6fi sand and gravel for Engineer's Dept. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution
adopted.
Resolution adopting deferred assessment for water tank and connecting trunkline for the
low district:to the Southeast Service Area to Lots 1-7, Block 4; Lots 1-7.and Lots 10-16,
Block 3; Lots 11-20, Block 1 and Lots 1-10, Block 2 in Meadow Park 3rd Subdivision and Lots
2-17 in Meadow Park Resubdivision. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Day, resolution adopted.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land, not
exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in Sections Five and Six,_ Township One Hundred
Six North, Range Thirteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Eastwood Park) was given its second
reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain platted lard and
unplatted lands which are completely surrounded by land within the municipal limits of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, was given its second reading.
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from National Code" of.the "Rochester Code.of Ordinances", was given its first reading.
An Ordinance amending Section 82.120 of Chapter 82 entitled "Electrical Licenses
and Permits" of the "Rochester:Code of Ordinances", was given its first reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City_of.,Rochester, Minnesota, certain -platted land in
Auditor's Plat "D", Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its first reading. Alderman Perry
moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be given its second reading but his motion
was lost for want of a second.
An Ordinance providing for prevention, control and abatement of Dutch Elm Disease;
declaring certain conditions related to Dutch Elm Disease to be a public nuisance; providing
for inspection, investigation and removal of conditions contributing to the spread of the
disease; providing for collection of the costs of abatement; and providing penalties for,
violation, was again presented. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor,
the ordinance was again tabled until April 3, 1967.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed
the petition to change the zoning on lands known as Brookside Cabins from the F-District to the
B-3 District and find that the requested change is not in accord with the city's adopted land
use plan and a B-3 District would allow the development of land uses in this area that would
be incompatible with and deterimental to the new Mayo High School, -and therefore, recommend that
the petition be denied, was again read. Mr. William Leach representing the petitioner Harry
Meyer was again present and urged that the zone change be granted. Alderman Postier stated that
he did not feel Mr. Meyers should be deprived of the use of this land and said that one of the
School Board members had indicated that some land would be available at a reasonalbe figure to
add to the Meyers land and suggested that Mr. Leach contact the School Board. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Wilson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was again tabled until
April 3, 1967.
A resolution amending,the resolution establishing parking, truck loading, passenger
loading and parking meter regulations, as follows,was read and upon motion by Wilson, second by
Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolution was duly passed and adopted:
(1) Section B, No Parking Zones, Streets, is hereby amended by adding thereto
Paragraph (26.5) to read in its entirety as follows:
(26.5) First Street Southwest on the north side of the street between
Seventh Avenue Southwest and llth Avenue Southwest between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
(2) Section H, Limited Parking Zones, Zone C (60 minute parking) is hereby
amended by adding thereto Paragraph (14.5) to read in its entirety as follows:
(14.5) Third Avenue Northwest on the east side of the street 150 feet
more or less in front of the premises known as 330 Third Avenue N. W.
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday.
A resolution requesting and urging the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to
repeal the 2 mill limitation on the tax levy for public health purposes imposed upon counties
by, Section 145.51 of the Minnesota Statutes, this resolution is in support of action taken by
the Board of County Commissioners of Olmsted County seeking'to repeal the same limiatation
either by special or general legislation, was read. A motion was made by Wilson, second by
Folkert, that the said resolution be adopted as read and upon roll call, Folkert, Perry, Wilson
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A resolution urging the Board of County Commissioners of Olmsted County to join with it in
requesting the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to enact general or special legislation
which would remove the restrictions or probhibitions in the law which prohibits the
establishment of a joint City -County Health Organization under the Joint.Powers Act; the
motivation for this proposal is that it appears that the health functions in the County could
be best performed by city facilities, organization and staff which have been functioning in
this area for many years, in view of the fact that the County.facilities are limited and their
participation to this point proportionately small, this does appear to be an area in which the
City could perform the duties for the total County,.was read. A motionwas made by Perry, secon
by Folkert, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof,
President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
A motion was made by McCaleb,•second by Folkert, that the.City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a resolution supporting the legislation submitted by the League of Minnesota
Municipalities toward annexation; all voted in favor thereof, except -Alderman Day who voted
"nay".
A motion -was then made by Perry, second by Folkert,.that the Council go on record as
supporting the six -Charter amendments and urging and encouraging the voters to support these
amendendments; all•voted in favor of the motion.
Alderman McCaleb.presented a plat of the Graham property on-3rd Avenue Southeast which he
felt would be a good site -for the proposed new auditorium and convention center; he saidthis
location would not -have to have people.and businesses relocated, there was ample•parking on th,
site, it would be close to the downtown area.and would allow for expansion -downtown. Upon,
motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in fzvor, the same was referred to the Plannin;
& Zoning Commission and the Board of Park Commissioners for study.,
Upon motion by Perry, second by -Wilson, and all voting in favor, the meeting,was
adjourned until 3:00 o'clock P. M. on March 15,,1967. ,
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting -of the Common Council of the City -of Rochester,
Minnesota, held on the 15th day of March,•1967, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said
City.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 3:00 o'clock P. M., the following
members being Present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Folkert; Perry and Postier. Absent:
Aldermen McCaleb and Wilson.
The Council members then proceeded to the polling•places of the various voting
precincts of the City, to inspect the register counters of the voting machines and to compare
the number of votes shown by such voting machines with the returns submitted by.the Judges at
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After making the canvass of the votes the Council returned to the City Hall at 4:30
P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order with the following members being present:
President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Folkert, Perry and Postier.. Absent: Aldermen McCaleb and
Wilson.
The following claims were read and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and
all voting in favor, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized.and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasuerer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Ina Mae Wade $22.50; Sylvia Ekman $22.50; Freida Klinsman
$22.50; Arthur West $22.50; Evelyn Mesenbring $21000; Marion Batemen $23.25; Catherine Buske
$23.25; Rachel Collins $23.25; Eva Wernecke $23.25; Augusta McGovern $24.00; Ruth Benson
$24.00; Thomas McDonnell $24.00; Mary Klee $24.00; Eunice Warren $23.25; Ella Van Laningham
$23.25; Martha Holmes Y 23.25; Lorraine Hendrickson, $23.25; Mayde Finch $23.25.; Sarah Fogarty
$23.25; Paul Schmidt $23.25; Amdanda Sperling $23.25;�•Phyllis Sanborn $22.50; Ruth Mertz
$22.50; Shirley Graham $22.50; William Johnson $22.50; ,Agnes Tiede $22.50; Marilyn Agneberg
$21.00; Phyllis Willard $21.00; Elaine Kerr $21.00; Arla Spears $21.00; E. J. Mulvihill
$23.25; Donna Ginter $23.25; Martha Tewes $23.25; Margaret Robertson $23.25; C. Ross Taylor
$23.25; Frances Johnson $21.75; Ione Chase $21.75; Martha Doxwsee $21.75; Walter Crandall
$23.25; Wray Eastlick $21.75; Elsie Marsh $22.50; Olive Tiede $22.50; Marilyn Gillespie $22.50;
Helen Corf its $22.50; Lura Stoffer $21.00; Evelyn Dashow $21.00; Beverly Hexum $21.00; Robert
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Trusty $22.50; Betty Jo Dorschner $24.00; Margaret Ulrich $22.50; Anorma Fitzpatrick $22.50;
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Geraldine Mross $22.50; Margaret Nelson $21.00; Shirley Sonsalls $21.00; Helen Vitek $21.00;
Lois Bakke, $21.00; Lucille Boldt $24.00; Julia M. Roshon $24.00 and Marion Poshusta $24.00.
Alderman Perry introduced the following resolution which was read and upon motion
by Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor thereof, President DeVries
declared the said resolution duly<:passed and adopted:
"BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the attached sheet, marked Exhibit "A" is a tabulated statement and list
of the number of votes cast for each person at the Charter Election hdd March 14th
1967, in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as determined by said Common Council on
the canvass of the said returns of said election made the 15th day of March,
1967, the said statement is hereby declared to show the results of said election.
Said tabulated list and statement is attached.
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
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