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OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., April 6, 1942
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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 April 6, 1942.
President-Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: TLemmon, Fryer, Hanson, Mrachek, Nass, Yaeger.
.Absent:" Williams, due to illness. `
Upon notion by Hanson, second -by Yaeger, the minutes of the meetings of
Mar6h 30th and 31st, 1942, were approved.
President Lemmon addressed the Council and those present and introduced)
Mayor Paul.A. Grassle who res-oonded-with a short address which included the
announcement of his appointment of the following persons to the various"Boards of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota: Carl Oestarreich as a member of the Public
(Utility Board; Dr. Louis A. Brunsting as Park Commissioner of the First Ward;
Rev. W. M. Grabowski as Park Commissioner of the Third Ward; Dr. A.E. Brown, Mrs. �
H. F. Helmholz and Dr. J. S. Lundy as members of the. Board of Public Health and
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Welfare; E.E. Harkness and Oscar Hargesheimer as members of the Zoning Board;j
E. B. Ballou as a member of the Music and Band Committee;and J. J. Adamson to the
PQlice Civil Ser-vice Commission.
Upon motion by-Mrachek, second by Hanson, and all voting in favor
thereof, the Ma.yor!s appointments were approved.
The following communication was read and ordered filed:
"April 6, 1942
Honorable Mayor and Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
By the privilege given me I appoint the following -Committees
of the Common Council for 1942-1943..
STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE: D.L.Williams, S.Smith Fryer, Harold J. Mrachek
FIRE COMMITTEE: Harry V. Hanson, John -A. Yaeger, Martin Nass
POLICE COMMITTEE: S.Smith fryer, John A.Yaeger, D.L.Williams
LICENSE COMMITTEE: Martin'-Nass,.-..Harry V. Hanson, John A: Yaeger
SEWER COMMITTEE: Harold J. Mrachek, D.L.Williams, Martin Nass
TAX COMMITTEE: S.Smith Fryer, D.L.Williams,,Harold J.Mrachek
WATER & SPRINKLING COMMITTEE: Martin Nass, Harry V. Hanson
Harold J. Mrachek
FINANCE COMMITTEE: John A.Yaeger, S.Smith Fryer, D.L.Williams
PUBLIC GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Harry V.Hanson, Martin Nass, John A.Yaeger
.LIGHTING COMMITTEE: John A.Yaeger, S.Smith Fryer, Harry V.Hanson
INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Harold J.Mrachek, Martin Nass, Harry V.Hanson
SURVEY COMMITTEE: D.L.Williams, S.Smith Fryer, Harold J. Mrachek
PURCHASING COMMITTEE: S.Smith Fryer, Harry V.Hanson, Harold J. IvIrachek
SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Martin_ Nass, D.L.Williams, John A. Yaeger
Respectfully yours,
• J. T. Lemmon "
President of the Common Council."
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An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Fire Limits, And Pro-
�viding•For All Matters, Regulating The Construction, Maintenance, Alteration,
1Demolition And Removal Of Buildings And Other Structures Erected ,Or To. Be Erected
'Within_The City Of Rochester, Minnesota, And Providing A Penalty For Violation
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Thereof," was given its -third and final reading, and upon roll call, all voting
in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution.adopting Robert's Rules of
COrder (revised) of the 1915 Copyright, as rules of order for the.conduct of the
1jbusiness.of the Common Council, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly, passed. and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced the following resolution which was read:
I 113e.it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester;
;Minnesota:
That the said Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
hereby adopts the following Pules and regulations for the 'order of business of
!said Common Council:
1. Roll Call. The Roll Call of t-he Common Council shall be had and
taken_in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members,
except that the name of the President of the Common Council shall be
called only at the first roll call of each meeting and then after
that, at that meeting, only in case of a tie vote, when his name
shall be called and vote taken after the expression of each of the
other members of said Common Council, or when a 5/7 vote is required.
2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting.
j. At first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees.
4. Public hearings.
5. Reading of petitions and communications.
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6. Reoorts of committees. All resorts of committees shall here-
after be made in writing,,unless ordered otherwise by said.Common
` Council.
7. Unfinished business.
8. Resolutions and Ordinances.,
9. Bill$ and claims.
10. Adjournment."
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass that the said resolution be
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'adopted as,read, and all voting in favor.thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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;said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The application of F.R.Finch for reappointment to the office of City
Clerk was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, F.R.Finch was appoint,
City Clerk for the ensuing official year.
The application of Desmond B. Hunt for reappointment as City Attorney
was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Mrachek, Desmond B. Hunt was
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appointed City Attorney for the ensuing official year.
The application of Arleigh C. Smith for reappointment as City Engineer
was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, action on the appointment
of a City Engineer was deferred at the present time..
The application of Garnet L. Spring for reappointment as Building and
Plumbing Inspector was read, and -upon motion by Nass, second by Mrachek, Garnet
L. Spring was appointed Building and Plumbing Inspector for the ensuing official
year.
The application of Paul T. Plantz for reappointment as Electrical In-
spector -was -read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, action on the
appointment of an Electrical Inspector was deferred at the present time.
The applications of C.A. Cottingham and Fred W. Yochem for appointment
as City Weighmast-er were read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, C.A.
Cot-tin•gham was appointed City Weighmaster for the ensuing official- year.
The applica:tio-n of C.E.Ginther for reappointment to the office of Fire
Warden was- r-ead, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, C.E. Ginther was
appointed Fire Warden for the ensuing official year.
Th.e` application of Flora C. Anderson for reappointment as -Stenographer
for the Chief of Police, Juvenile Officer and City Attorney of -th-e C-ity of Roch-
ester, was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, Flora C. Anderson
was appointed Stenographer for the ensuing official year.
The application of G-rayce Lee for reappointment as Stenographer in the
,office of the Building and Plumbing Inspector and the Electrical Inspector, was
,read, and uppn motion by Hanson, second by Nass,-Grayce Lee was appointed Steno-
Igrapher for the ensuing official year.
The applications of Henry C. Lindberg and Joseph J. Schuster for re-
appointment as Assistant Custodians of -the City Hall -were read, and upon motion
by Fryer, second by Yaeger, Henry C. Lindberg and. Joseph J. S-chuster were appoints
Assistant Custodians of the City Hall for the -en -suing official year.
j The application of Mark Blanchard for reappointment -as Painter for the
City of Rochester was read, and upon -motion by Hanson, second -by Fryer, Mark Blan-
chard was appointed Painter for the ensuing official year.
Thp application of P-eter D. Claude -for reappointment as first assistant
of the City Dumping Grounds was read, and upo-n motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek,
(Peter D. Claude was appointed first assistant of the City Dumping Grounds for the
ensuing official year.
The application of Paul Dornack for reappointment as second assistant
of the City Dumping Grounds was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Nass,
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Paul Dornack was appointed second assistant of the City Dumping Grounds for the
ensuing official year..
The appointment of Mae French Nelson as Clerk of the Municipal Court of
the City of Rochester for the ensuing year by Burt Elliott Eaton, Municipal Judge,
was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the appointment was approves
The appointment of Janice Ellrir_ger as Deputy Clerk of Court and steno-
grapher to the Municipal Court of the City of Rochester for the ensuing year, by
Burt Elliott Eaton, Municipal Judge, was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second
by Fryer, the appointment was approved.
The following recommendation of the Public Health and Welfare Depart-
ment was read:
j°Common Council
City of Roches t.er
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
At the last, regular meeting of the Board of Public Health
& Welfare, the following appointments .were made for the year begin-
ning April 13, 1942. The Board recommends that the Council approve
the appointments with the salaries indicated.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: ,
Dr. F.M. Feldman
- Health Officer
$4500.00
(Plus use of
Health Officer's car)
Dr. D.C. Lochead
- Sanitary Inspector
1620.00
(to be paid
entirely by the City Farm)
Richard L. Towey
- Sani-tary Inspector_
19g0.00
(to be paid
entirely by the Health
Department
and furnish own transportation)
Manfred Waldron
- Milk Inspector
3000.00
(to furnish
own transportation)
Edna Oesterreich
- Clerk
1200.00
( $630.00 to
be paid by funds from City Farm)
Edith Nagel
- City Welfare Worker
1900.00
(t.o furnish
own auto)
Mrs. Mabel Fountain
- Public Health Nurse
1800.00
(to furnish
own transportation)
Miss Jose Bosley
- Vdsiting. Nurse
1g00..00
(to furnish
own transportation)
Norma Davies
- Secretary to Welfare Office
450.00
(half salary; other half paid by funds
from
Civic League).
Darrell Sanford
- Scavenger and Dog Catcher
1200.00
( to .furnish
own transportation)
CITY FARM:
Tom Costello
Alvin Costello
Robert Coster o
J. P. Farley
Ed. Woltman.
Respectfully submitted,
F.M. Feldman, M. D.
Chairman, Board of Public
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1680.00
1056.00 (and hous
1056.00 (and hous!
990.00
990.00
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Upon motion by Mrachek, second by.Fryer the recommendations and appoint;
ments made by the Board.of.Public Health and Welfare were approved.
The Rochester Post -Bulletin's proposal for ding the official printing
and advertising for the City of Rochester, Minnesota, for the ensuing official
year was read, and upon motion by. Fryer, second by Hanson, the proposal of the.
Rochester Post -Bulletin was accepted and same was ordered placed o.n filel'_
The following proposals for being designated as depositories for funds
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, were each read: The First National Bank,
$200,000.00;- Union National Bank, $150,000.00;and the Olmsted County Bank and
Trust,Company', $40,000.00; and President Lemmon ordered that._same,oe placed on
file.
A.petition by the.Rochester "On Sale" non -intoxicating malt beverages
license holders that the license fee of $75.00 pqr year be payable in. -two install,
ments; that the fee for selling bottle beer only "On Sale",be• $25.00 per year
payable in .two installments.; that there be a limit on ,the ."On Sale" -licenses
issued in the residential district; and that the holder of an "O.ff Sale" license,,
who does not also. hold an "On Sale" license,. shall.not.cool or.sell any cooled
beer; was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer the matter was referred'
to the License Committee to be reported on in the afternoon session.
A-questionai.re from the League -of Minnesota Municipalities requesting
the League membersi to express their opinions and plans regarding the annual Leagu'
Convention, now set to be held in Ely, Minnesota on June 15, 16, and 17, 191L2 was',
read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson the Council went on record as
being in favor of. holding the 1942 Conventi.on at Ely, Minnesota.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, the amount of $1.00, was
appropriated for payment of,the fee for renewal of Petroleum „distributor's lic-
ense for 1942.
The City Engineer's request that $2000.00 be appropriated from the
General Fund for use of the Street and Alley Committee, was read, and President
Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
A petition by the grocers in the City of Rochester requesting that the
Common Council make no change in the Ordinance governing the.sale of .3.2, Beer
"Off Sale" was read, and President Lemmon referred same to the License Committee
for .action o.n this date.
A petition by the On Sale Liquor Dealers Association that the On Sale
Liquor stores be permitted to remain open until 1:00 o'clock A.M. as provided by
the Laws adopted by the State of Minnesota, was read, and upon motion by Fryer,
second by Hans.on,. the City Attorney was instructed -to draw an Amendment to the
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present liquor Ordinance providing for the sale.of liquor to the hour of 12�45
o'-clock A.M. and the closing of all On Sale Liquor Establishments at 1:00 o'clock
A. M.
The Annual Report.of the City, Engineer covering the period beginning
April 1, 1941 and ending April 1, 1942 was read, and President Lemmon ordered san
placed o�n file.
The City Engineer's Trial Balance for the month of March, 1942 was read
and -President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
The report of expenditures from the City Engineer's payroll far the
month of March, 1942, was read, and President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
A statement of expenditures and receipts in the Park Improvement Fund
for the month of March 1942 was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson,
same was ordered placed on file.
The r.eport of the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association fdr the
period beginning January 1, 1941 and ended January 31,.1942, was read, and upon
.mo.tion by Yaeger, second by Hanson, same -was accepted and ordered placed on file.f
The annual report of the City Health Department was read and President
Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
The statement of business by the -People's Natural Gas Company as re-
quired by Ordinance No: 320 for the year ended December 31,' 1941 was read, and
upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, same was accepted and ordered placed on
file.
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
April 4, 1942, showing criminal fines and posts collected $259.4 0, civil fees
received $1.05, and conciliation court fees $6.00,• was read, and having been prev
lously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that same be place
on file.
The Annual Report by t-he Board of Park Commissioner was read, and upon
motion by Mrache.k, second,by Fryer, same was approved and ordered placed on file.
The applications for "On Sale" Liquor licenses of the Eagles Club,
Harry Dros6s, Jerry J. Reichert, Joe Daly, M.J.Donahue, Carl Mogen, Frances A.
Meyer, G. .H. 'Glinke, Gus Anton, Louis Golod, Ernest C. Schacht, Morey Kitzman,
Laura A. Grassle, and the Elks Club were read, andupon motion by Hanson, second
by ivass, and all voting in favor thereof except Aldermen -Fryer and Mrachek who
voted "No", same were referred to the License Committee
The appLications for "On Sale" Liquor License of Gerald Ryan at 323
First Avenue Southwest; Delo�s_Bailey at 12 Second Street Southeast; Fred ti��0es-
terreich at 15 South Broadway; Arthur Glasenap at 8 South Broadway; Don W. Emer-
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son at 12 Second Street Southeast; and Mike M. 4.SSternberg at 17 South Broadway,
were each read, and President.Lemmon referred same to the License Committee.
The applications of Lester Lawrence, Floyd White and Alec Konato-pka for
Driver's License, were each read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer the
licenses were granted.
The applications for license to sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors
"Off Sale" of L.S:Anderson, Albert Angelici,`Joe Angelici, George Barbes, Harry
C. Belmont, A. S. Bourassa, C. J. Bremer, Mike Caffes, J. M. Carey, K. E. Christopherson,
F;H. Coors, Claude G.Darst, Harry_ A. Deitschman, Sam DeFosse, Robert W.Donaldson,
Morton Emmons, J. W. Finn, R. M. Graen, Hamm Brewing Co., Alvin If. Hein, Clarence C.
Herber, Wm.E.Hocking, Roy V.Hocking, John Joachim, Kahler Hotel, Zumbro Hotel,
W. F."Klee, Mrs. Emma Lee, Roman L. Lubarski, Clayton D. Lyke, M. P. Maloney, Harry Mar-
gellos, Alvin R.Marquardt, Minneapolis Brewing Co., George A. Moore, Lillian D.
McCarthy, Anna M.Oesterreich., Fred W. Oesterreich, Harry Pederson, Carl Person,
Gerald Ryan, Mrs. Louis Schilling, Joe Settimi, Harold Sheppard, .-Henry G. Smith,
Ben Sternberg, John S. Suffern, Mike M. Sullivan, Carl A; Theel, Wesley J.
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Williams, Caryl C. Zeller, Lillian S. Neumann, Kenneth Silker, were each read, ani
upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the licenses were granted.
The applications for license to sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors
"On Sale° of L. S.'Anderson, Barbes Cafe, A. S. Bourassa, C.J. Bremer, Brown' Derby,
Harry C.Belmont, Chamber of Commerce, Mike Caffes, Harry A.Deitschman,' Sam DeFoss
Claude G.Darst, J.W.Finn, George Graen, Clarence C.Herber,'Kahler Hotel, Zumbro
Hotel, Lillian's Coffee Shop, Clayton D.Lyke, Roman Lubarski, Harry Margellos,
Geo.A.Moore, M.P.Maloney, Lillian L.Neumann,' Fred W.Oesterreich, (2), Anna M.
Oesterreich, Carl Person, Harry Pederson, John S.Suffern, Louis Schilling, and
Ben Sternberg, were each read, and upon motion by'Yaeger, second by Mrachek, all
the licenses except to M.P.Maloney, were granted.
The applicati'ons for license to sell soft drinks of Harry Deitschman,
Lillian L.Neumann, Kenneth Silker, Caryl Zeller, Wesley,J.Williams, Carl M.Mogen,
Carl A. Theel, Marie Tadens, Mike M. Sullivan, John S. Suff ern, Ben Sternberg, Henry
G. Smith, Joe Settimi, E. C. Schacht, Chamber of Commerce, Gerald Ryan, Cozy Inn Caf,
Harry Pederson, Fred W.Oesterrel6h (4), Anna M.Oester-reicn, George Moore, B. G.
Ma.you, Mayo Cid1C Auditorium, Alvin R.-Marquardt, Harry Margellos, M.P.Maloney,
Clayton D.Lyke, ,Roman L..Lubarski, Mrs.Em*ma Lee, W.F.Klee, Hotel Zumbro, Hotel
Kahler, Roy V.Hocking, Clarence C.Herber, Alvin W.Hein, Louis Golod, Laura A.
Grassle, George Graen, G.H. Glinke, J.W.Finn, Harry Drosos, Robert W.15onaldson,
Sam DeFosse, Claude G. Darst, Joe Daly, F. H. Coors, K. E. Christopherson, Mike Caffes,
C. J. Bremer, A. S% Bo'urass•a, Harry Belmont, Barbes Cafe, Joe Angelici, Albert Ange'l-
ici, and Archie M. Ackerman, were each read,' and upon motion by'Hanson, second by
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Nass, the licenses were granted.
The applications of•the Drug Corner, and Roy V. Hocking for license to
sell cigarettes at retail, were each read, and upon motion by Henson, second by
Yaeger, the licenses Caere g ranted.
Applications for license to operate a vendingmmachine of R.S.Plzak,
Louis Schil�ing, Archie M.Ackerman, and W.F.Klee (2), were each read, and upon
motion ,by, Hanson, second by Mrachek, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Harold McGoon for one taxicab license, J. C.Adams
for s'ix taxicab licensesy and Yellow Cab Company for nineteen taxicab licenses,
were eac]r' ea;d, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Yaeger, the licenses were
grantedJE.
✓ The application of the Rochester Bus Line, Inc., to operate ten Busses
on the public streets of Rochester, was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second
by Nass-,"the license was granted.
The application of Bernard Lumelsky for a Junk Dealer's License was re
and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the license was granted.
for -a license
The application of Claude Bremer/to operate a Bowling Alley (10 lanes)
was read,. and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Hass the license was granted.
The following applications for license to operate a Pool Hall were
each read: Roy C. Emerson (7 tables), Ben Sternberg (6 tables), Claude G. Darst
(5 tables), Fred W. Oesterreich (9 tables), Harry Belmont (6 tables), and Harry
Deitschman (5 tables). Upon motion by Fryer, second by Nass the licenses were
granted.
The applications of Lynn C: Chamberlain for license to operate a pop-
corn and peanut wagon at the intersection of Broadway and Second Street Southeast
and of Leonard V. Gilday for license to operate a popcorn vending wagon at the
intersection of Third Street Southeast and Broadway, were each read, and upon
motion by Hanson, second by Yaeger, the licenses were granted.
The application of H. Dornack for license to connect with sewers and.
drains was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the license was
granted.
Upon motion by.Fryer, second by Yaeger, the following sign permits
were granted: Texaco Service Stations 0), Phillips Petroleum Co., Rochester Bod
and Fender Works (2), R.L.Grundmeyer (2), Rochester Recreation Alleys, Northern
Hotel (2), Rabes Mens Shop, .Ace Sign Shop, Avalon Ho t-e.l, Grand Cafe, Avalon Bar.,
Melody Cafe, Nelson Tire Service (2), Maurice Alexander (2), Commercial Bar, Joe,
Wallace, City of Rochester Police Dekartment, Royal Shoe Repair (3), Sam Hanson
Oil Co, Town Taxi, The Rochester Hotel, Mercantile Stores, Mrs. A.D,Watemn, Pitts
burg Paint Store, Bob's Liquor Store, Gus Hargesheimer, Pantry Grocery, Roxy .Bar(I`2),
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Morey's Bar & Cafe, Buur Rug Service, Hollywood Bar (2), Cafe Louise, Helmer Rude
Hscar Hargesheimer (2), Holland Food Store, Foster Electric Shop, Olt Kentucky
Liquor Store, Hagen's Market, The Scoreboard, Parkhill Bros, 0 & B Shoe Store,
Esther's Flower Shop, Gopher Liquor Store, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co. , .L. L. Coryell
Service Station (2), Dunlap .Bowling Alley, Earl Cady, Dr. F. Sheridan, Thrifty
Drug Store, The Berchwald, Sam Hanson Oil Co., S&lvation Army, Broadway Bar, Loui
Schilling, Dr. Vilett, Holland Furnace Co, Clement's Chevrolet Co. (�+), Weber &
Judd (4), Tri State Tel & Tel Co. (16), Western Fruit Co., George's Place, Yellow
Cab Co.,, . Normandy Bar & Cafe, Superior Service Station, ,Home Oil Co., People's
Natural Gas, Broadway Stove and Furniture Ellis Motor Co.-(3), Bemel's Tourist
Cabins, Francis Hotel, First National Bank.
Milton Hotel (2), F.J.Paine (2), Huey's Cigar Store, Home Liquor Store,
Gamble Stores, Inc., Rochester Plumbing .& Heating, Hotel Delano, Capitol Eat Shop
Mac's Grocery, Universal Motors (4), Heidelberg Cafe, H. C.Winkle, Olmsted County
Implement Co., SST. E. Cotton (2), Dr. F. D. Smith, Home Laundry & Cleaners, Post-Bulle
The Book Shop, Black's Billiards, Cutshall Studio, Kahler Corporation (4), Brown
Hotel (2), Chamber of Commerce (2), Style Shop, Virginia Hotel, Thurber's Cafe,
North Crystal Lunch, Rochester Eat Shop, Andy's Liquor Store, Clayton Hotel,
Kersten's Furs, Max Shapiro'Reality Co., Magaw & Kjerner, South Crystal Lunch,
Payless Drug Store, Princess Cafe, Rochester Dry Cleaners, Ted's Cigar Store,
Richmond's Bootery, The Men's Shop, Boardman's Ice Cream, Stoltz Motor (2), Bosto
Shoe Repair, Edw. Hoffman, Community Oil Co. (2), Martin Hotel, Botsford Lumber
Co. (2), Dotty Dunn Hat 'Shop, Andy's Furniture Store, Dr. J. E. Crewe, Star Laundry
Dr. Armin Sattler, Joy Bros Motor Co.
Barbes Cafe, Rochester Dairy, W.J. Klee, Central Hotel, W.W. Lawler., Red
Owl Store, Palm Gardens (2), Postier & Eggers (4), Coast to Coast Stores (2),
Home Oil Co. (2), Continental Oil Co. (2), Standard Oil Co. (5), Banker's Hotel,
Rochester Table Supply, Woodhouse Bros., Metz Jewelry Store, Pederson's Place,
Clayton Lyke, R.W. Donaldson, Al Farnham, A.W. Hein, J. C. Welch, ByLo Grocery, Ser-
vice Grocery Store, Anderson's Bar, Joe Kubis, Culver's Hotel (2), Arthur Westpha
Cozy Inn Cafe, Jos. Cunderla, Hotel Linden, The Samaritan, Hotel Linden, Purity
Diner Co., Thompson's Tourist Cabins, queen City Creamery Co., Peerless Beer, Mik
Caffes, Shorty's Bar, Mitchell 8: Lee Grocery, Thompson's Star Tourist Cabins, The
New Store, Mrs. Geo. Williams, Ann Kunowsky, Culver's Cash Grocery, Gillespie
Beauty Shop, Railway Express Agency (2), Lillian's Coffee Shop, Riverside Lunch,
Fratzke Bros., Rochester Electric Shop, Economy Service Station, D.L.Chamberlain,
Bonded Petroleum Co., Carl Theel, Deluxe Beauty Shop, B.G'.Mayou, Henry Blickle,
Arthur Hotel, Furnstal & Swanger, Arthur Hotel, Town Talk Cafe, Clara's Beauty
Shop, C.E.Mosing, Midway Lunch, Art's Cafe, Your Beauty Shop, Gus's Bar.
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Commercial Lunch, Athletic_Club Barber Shop, Mogen's Bar, George Will-
iams, Federal Teacher's Corp., M.P.Maloney, William's Barber_Shop,_Nash Motors,
Singer Sewing Machine Co., Snack ShQp, Modern Broadway Market (2), Vincent Kling
Music Co,.Arthur Hotel, Hanny's Mens Shop, Brown Derby, Mrs. Nina C._Wagoner,
A. Madenberg, Center *Street Barber Shop, Jefferson Tr-ansp. Co. (2), Schmidt Print
ing Co., Rubenstein Furniture Store,, Dr. A.A.Thorson (2), Mid -Continent Petroleum
Co.(7), 361mont_Billiards (2), Piggly Wiggly Store, Quality Foods inc., 011ie's
Food Store,_Eagle's Club, Cities Service Oil Co. (2), North Star Bar, Cities
Service Station, Hutchin's Hotel (2), Tauer's Food Store, Plein Service Siation(2
Rod Mahoney (2),'Sears Roebuck & Co.-(2), George Hentges, Jensen's Hardware (2),
Wilken's Grocery, Rochester Production Co., Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., Co-operative
Oil Co. (2), Parker Hotel, The Antique Shop, Olmsted County Business Men's Assn.
J.P.Dibble, Jung's Shoe Shop, Hack & Goetting, Lauretta Beauty Shop (2), Metro-
politan Billiards (2),.Shell Oil Co. (2), Cook Hotel.
_Upon motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek, the recommendation of the
License Committee and the Chief of Police that the applications for "On Sale"
Liquor License to replace the one held by William Mo-riarity be deferred to a_
later date, was approved.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek, the recommendation of the
License Committee and the Chief of Police that "On Sale" Liquor Licenses be
granted to the Elks Club, Laura A. Grassle, Morey L. Kitzman, Ernest C.Schacht,
Louis Golod, Gus Anton, G,H. Glinke, _Frances A. Meyers, M. J. Donahue, Joe Daly,
Jerry J.Reichert,_Harry'Drosos.and Eagles Club, Aerie #2228, was accepted.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the recommendation of the
License_Commiitee and the Chief of Police that the Ordinance governing 3.2 non -
intoxicating Malt Beverages be left as it now stands, was approved.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the recommendation of the
License Committee and the Chief of Police that the Ordinance be changed in regard
to closing hours of "On Sale" Liquor places in conformity with State Laws now in
?orce, was approved. w
Upon motion by Fryer, second_ by Mrachek, the "On Sale" Liquor License
of Carl Mogen was_granted.
The official bonds of Ethel Oesterreich Bray, M.B.Fuller, Owen E.
McCoy and Frank E. Roth each in the sum of $500.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty
Company of New York as surety; Theodore H. Tollefson in the sum of $50,000.00
with the Great American Indemnity Company as surety; Lee Elmer Graham and Donald
Crowe, each in the sum of $500.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety; Guy
E. Barnes in the sum of $500.00 and Thomas E. Slatterly in the sum.of $1000.00-
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lwith the National Surety Corporation as surety; Lynn D. Peeler in the sum of
$500.00 with the St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety; were each read, and
upon motion by Fryer, second -by Mrachek, the bonds were approved, the surety there
on accepted, and it was ordered that same be placed on file.
The continuation or renewal certificates from t-he-St. Paul Mercury
Indemnity Company continuing in force the official bonds of Eugene M. Bronson,
Joseph L. McDermott, Dallas P. Nield, Albert K. Thompson, Eldin L.- Holtorf,- Wm.
P. Bennyh,off, Carl J. Briese, Arnold C. Anderson, Irvin J. Renning, Andrew J.
,McCrudd.e.n, Merlin C. Mewhorter, Orville L. Rowland, and Harold M. Fi-t-z-oatrick
were each read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger,- the same were referred
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to the ..City Attorney. _
The license bonds of_ Bemel Bros. in the sum of $1000.00 with the Mary-.
land Casualty Company as surety; Herman Dornack in the sum of $1000.00 with the
Employer's Liability Assurance Corporation Limited as surety; Bernard Lumelsky in
the sum of $1.000._00_ with the U.. S.Fideli•ty & Guarantee Company as surety; Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Zumbro Aerie No.2228, J. J.Reichert, Gus L. Anton, and G.H. Glinke,
each in the sum of $3000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety; Carl Mogen,
Louis Golod and Harry Drosos, each in the sum of $3000.00 with the Seaboard Surety
Company as surety; Morey Kitzman and M.J. Donahue each in the sum of $3000.00 with
the Century Indemnity Company as surety; Frances A. Meyers in the sum of $3000.00
with the American Surety Company as surety; Laura A. Grassle in the sum of $3000.0
with the American -Surety Company of New York -as surety; and the Elk's Club in the
sum.of $3000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety, were each read, and
upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the bonds were approved, the surety thereo
accepted, and it was ordered that same be pla (ned on file.
The contract bond :of the Col -Tex Refining Company in the sum of $675.00
with the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety was read, and upon motion by
Hanson, second by Mrachek, the bond eras -approved, the surety thereon accepted and
it was ordered that same be placed on file._
The Anchor Casualty Company Automobile insurance Policy No. AS296900
insuring the Yellow -Cab Company of Rochester, Minnesota against bodily injury and
,property damage was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson, the policy
I�ras accepted and same -was ordered placed on file.
The following claims were read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
Hanson, the same sabre allowed and the 1.Iayor and City Clerk were authorized and in-
istructed to draw �,rarrant-s'upon the City Treasurer and make payments -accordingly:
From the•.General Fund: Adams Book Store, $27.53; Mayo Civic Auditorium,
67. 39; Ace Sign 'Co. ,. ' $S-. 00; 0. J. Anderson, $25. 00; H. A. Schendel, $25. 00; James
Beatty, $25.00; R,hrPalm, $0.80; Quality Print, $3.00; General Fund Code-32, $19.2;
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Gus Bottke, $20.00; Holm & Olson, $10.00; J.W.Feller, Postmaster, $94- 75; Whiting
Press, $11.95; Universal Motors, $75.24; Peterson Electric Co., $27.00; Fred C.
Clarke, $23.00; Dr. J.A.Paulson, $10.00; Community Oil Co., $16.52; Pederson's
Place, $12.45; Elmer Giem, $5.25; Home Oil Co., $0. 55; Earl Irish, $1. 25; Barbes
Cafe, $64.75; Western Union, $1.07; H. Dornack, $3.10; Higley Chemical Co., $3.24;
R. C.'Drips, $1'.60; Foster Electric Co., $10. 59; Witte Transp. Co-, $1.47; H & H
Electric Co., $6'.30; Alexander Auto Electric, $11.20; Jensen Hardware Co., $13.47;
Co-op'Oil Co., $6.00; Railway Express Agency, $0. 59; Fratzke Bros., $7.25; Schwarz
Paint, $39- 10; Tri State Tel- & Tel Co., $95. 30; Hanson Hardware Co., $0. 50; Pruett
Laundry, a$3.15; Rochester Electric Co., $21.52a, State of Minn. Dept Taxation,$1.00.
From the Street and Alley Fund: Schwarz Paints, $13.20• Fratzke Bros.,I
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$1.45; Railway Express Agency, $0.40; Co-op Oil Co., $5.40; Jensen Hardware, $1.4
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Alexander/Electric, $37.07; H & H Electric Co., $0.36; Witte Transp., $2.09;
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People's Natural Gas Co., $30.03; General Fund, Code 31, $159.94; Postier & Eggers',
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$2.00; W.S.Nott Co., $40.00; Rochester State Hospital, $4.38; Morse Bros., $144.39,t;
Elmer Giem, $7.25; International Harvester Co., $0.00; Pure Paint Co., $5.80; j
Gateway City Transfer, $1. 24; White Motor Co.; $6. 39; Wm.. H. Ziegler Co., $19.49;
Ellis Motor Co., $2.75; The Kruse Co., $0.60.
From the Fire Protection Fund: The Kruse Co., $31.60; Adams Book Store,
$1.15; Schwarz Paints, $4.75; Tri State. Tel & Tel Co., $16.75; Hanson Hardware Co.
$2.50; Pruett's Laundry, $20.55; Rochester Electric Co., $10.19; Fire Station
Digest, $1.00;Rochester Laundry, $35.00; .Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.50; The jI:
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Fyr-Fyyer Co.,.$ll.b0; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $39.42.
From the'Sewer Fund:; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $47.01; Tri State Tel
& Tel Co., $5. 75; Fratzke Bros. , $7. 68; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $15. 32;
Theo Kranz, $32.35; General Fund, Code 31, $16.14.
From the Park Improvement Fund: J.G.Perry, $91.25; Supt of Documents,
$1.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $3.96; Charles Baldwin, $6.00; Warren Lampman ,
$2.00; Earl Irish, $19.00; Division of Game & Fish, Dept of Conservation, $5.00;
City of Rochester Public Utilities, $19.44; Archie Jensen, $3.25; E.A.Rundell,
$19.00; Rochester Bread Co., $9.89; T.H.Tollefson, City Treasurer, $15.00; James
. Kelly, $7.00; G. Schwarz & Co., $19.90; Mrs. J. D.Kelly, $12.00; 'Sinclair- Refin-
ing Co.,, $30.74.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson; the amount of $199.00 was
ppropriated from the General Fund for the Mayor's Contingent Fund.
A motion was made by Hanson, second by Mrachek, that William Schacht be �I
ppointed as a member of the Firemen's Civil Service Commission for a term of threj�
years.
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Upon'::.• .motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the City Clerk and the.
Purchasing Committee were instructed to ask for bids for the printing of 1000 City
of Rochester booklets.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City
Clerkat the Sum of $3300.00, City Engineer $3600, City Attorney $2600.,00, City
Treasurer $1740.00, City Weighmaster $1090.00, Assistant Custodians of the City
Hall $144o.00 each, Assistant City Engineer $2160.00, Assistant to the City Engin
eer $1990.00., mechanic at the Warehouse $1920.00, per year for the ensuing offic-
al year, which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Judge
of Municipal -Court at the sum of $3000.00 per year for the 'ensuing official year,
which was read. .
Upon.motion by Mrachek, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City
Assessor at the sum of $3300.00, one full time Deputy Assessor -at $14110.00, and
other deputie.s at the rate of $25.00•per week, for the ensuing official year, whit
was read.
Upon motion by Nass, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Clerk of
the Municipal Court at the sum of $1200.09 per year for the ensuing official year,
ich was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass that the -said resolution - be
adopted as read, and all voting in. -favor thereof, President L'emmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Deputy'
Clerk of the Municipal Court and stenographer in the offices of the Judge of the
nicipal Court at the sum of $1020.00, for the ensuing official year, which was
read.
Upon. motion by Nass, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting i1i favor thereof, President Lemmon,declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the steno-
grapher to be employed in the office of the Building Inspector at the sum of
$1020.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Hanson that the.said resolution -be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor.thereof, President Leihmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Chief
Operator at the Sewage Disposal Plant at the sum of $1860.00 per year., and the
Assistant Operators at $1740.00 each per year, for the ensuing official yea.r,-i,:hic
was read. _
Upon motion by Hanson,.second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Assis-
tant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $1200.00 per year and.the salary of
the second Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $1200.00 per year
for the ensuing; official year, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by -Hanson that the said. resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced.a resolution fixing the salary of the City
Clerk's -Stenographer at the sum of $1690.00 per year for the ensuing official year,
which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek,.second by Fryer that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced.a resolution fixing the salary of the City
Clerk's Second Stenographer at the sum of $1020.00 per year for the -ensuing offic-
ial year, which was read.
Upon. motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President.Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the -salary of the City
Engineer's private secretary at the sum of $1620.00 per year for the ensuing offic
ial year, , which vnas read. .
Upon motion by Hanson, second by. -Fryer that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor' thereof, President Lemmon-declared the �f
said resolution duly passed and adopted. '
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Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Mayor's
ecretary at the sum of $1020.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which was
ead.
Upon.motion by Mrachek, second by INass that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and all -voting in.favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution.duly passed and adopted. .
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution fixing the salary for the Steno-
rapher for the Chief of�_Police, Juvenile Officer, and City Attorney at the sum of
1020.00 per Year for the ensuing official year, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
dopted as read,, and all voting in favor thereof „ President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced the following resolution, wh9cch was read:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Common Council- of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota:
That pursuant to the provision of Section 117 of the Charter of
said City, the City Engineer is hereby authorized to employ 1q_
men regularly on a monthly basis at a salary not to exceed $1 0.00
each, per month.
Be it further -resolved by the -said Common Council:
That in the event the above number of employees shall not be
sufficient to adequately carry on the work of said department,
the said City Engineer, with the approval of the Street and Alley
Demmittee and -the Common Council, may employ not to exceed anA
additional men on the hourly basis.
Be it .further resolved by the Common Council of said City:
That in case of extreme emergency, the City Engineer of said City
is hereby authorized to employ such additional men as may be held
necessary during said emergency."
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted,.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution fixing.the salary of the painter
t the sum of $169Q.00,for the ensuing official year,,which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson_, second by Yaeger that.the said resolution be
dopted as read, a;Ld aTl voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion.by Fryer, second by Hanson the meeting was adjourned until
: 30 o'clock P.M. April 6, 1942.
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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 of the City Hall, in
said City on April 6, 1942.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at.7:30 o'clock P.M., the
ollowing members being present: Lemmon, Fryer, Hanson, Mrachek, Nass, Yaeger.
bsent: Williams, due to illness.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for recei
ing and opening bids for an Accounting Machine for use in.the City Clerkis office.1
he bid of .the Burroughs Adding Machine Company in the sum of $1363. 50 was re-
ceived and oroened.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Yaeger the bid of the Burroughs Addinj
ahhine Company was rejected and the matter was referred to the Purchasing Committ
ith: power to act.
A petition for a sidewalk to be constructed on both sides of 92 Avenue
Southeast between Eleventh Street Southeast and Twelfth Street Southeast on all
vacant lots, and cross walks, was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nast
the matter was referred to the Street and Alley Committee -and the City Engineer
or investigation and report at the meeting of April 13, 1942.
The contract bond of the Rochester Post -Bulletin Company in the amount
f $1000.06 with the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New.York as surety was read,
and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the bond was approved, the surety
thereon accepted and it was ordered that same be placed on file.
Alderman Hanson introduced the following resolution which :zas read:
113e it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
Minnesota:
That the salary and compensation of the following members of the
Police Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereinafter
named be and the same are hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows
during the ensuing official years
Chief of Police, and use of privately owned
automobile
$3,000.00 per year
Captains of Police,..each,920.00
per year
Assistant Chief,
1,990.00 per year
Police Detectives, each
.1,860.00 per year
Juvenile Officer
_1,960.00 per year
Patrolmen with former experience, each
.1,74o.00 per year
Patrolmen with original appointment, each:
Provided that all
policemen appointed who have not had previous
experience as
policemen shall receive a salary and compensation in the
amount of $120.00 for the first six months;
$130.00 for the
next twelve months; and $145.00 maximum.
Said salaries and compensation shall be naid
from the General Fund
of said City in equal monthly installments, one
half of the monthly
salary and compensation being payable on the
Toth day of each
month and the balance thereof on the last day
of each calendar
month during the ensuing official year.11
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Upon motion by -Fryer, second,by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared -the
said -resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced the following resolution w1.ich was read:
"Be it resolved -by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That the yearly salary. and compensation of the following members
and positions .of the Fire Department of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, hereinafter named, be and the same is hereby fixed,
set, and allowed as follows, during the ensuing official year:
Chief of Fire Department $3_,000.00 -
Assit Chiefs, .each 1,920.00
Captains, each. 1,g60.00
Drivers of Pumping Motor, each 1,800.00
Drivers of Airial Truck, each 1,g00.00
Drivers of Int.ernational Com-
binatiom truck, each - 1,g00.00
Drivers of Chiefs car, each 1,800.00
Regular Firemen, each 1, 74o. 00
Mechanic & Driver of Pumping Motor 2,O40.00
Supt. of Fir.e Alarm System 120.00
Drivers of Pirsch Combination truth,
each 1,g00.00
Provided that all firement appointed who have not had previous
experience as f irement, shall receive a salary and com—oensation-
in the sum of $120.00 for the first six months; $130.00 for the
next twelve months; and $145.00 maximum.
Said salary and compensation shall be paid from the Fire Pro-
tection Fund, semi-monthly; one half of the monthly salary and
compensation being payable on the 16th day and the balance thereof
on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official
year. 11
Upon motion by.Fryer, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all.voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanso;i introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Elec-
trical Inspector at the Sum of $2100.00 for the ensuing official year,*which was
read.
Upon motion by,Mrachek, second by Nass that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WHEREAS, Section 7 of Ordinance No. 415 provides that the Common
Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, on the first Monday
in April in :each year, shall establish a minimum wage scale for
all public works for the ensuing official year:
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota:
That for and during the official year following the passage and
adoption of this resolution all contracts hereinafter entered
into for the purpose of performing any work for the City 'of Roch-
ester, involving either new construction work or repair on any
roads, bridges, sewers, alleys, parkways, buildings, streets or
any other public work involving the improvement of public property,
shall be made upon the basis that the wages paid skilled and un-
skilled -labor shall not be less than the following:
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OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., April 6, 1942
Asbestos Pipe Cover Worker
Auto Mechanic
Auto Mechanic Helper
Bricklayer
Bricklayer Foreman o
Bricklayer Mixer
Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman
Cement Finisher
Cement Finisher Foreman
Driller _
Dynamiter
Electrician
Electrical Welder
Form Setters
Gas Shovel Engineer
Grader Operato.rs .
Hoisting kngin,eer
Iron Workex (Erecting)
Iron Workex (Reinforcement)
Iron Worker Foxeman
Jack Hammer
Junior EngAneer
Lather
Marble Setter
Marble Setter Helper
Mixer Engineer
Painter
Painter Foreman_
Plasterer
Plasterer Foreman
Plasterer's Tender
Plumber ..
Plumber's Foreman
Plumber's Helper
Registered. Engineer
Roller Engineer
Roofer
Roofer Foreman
Roofer's Helper
Sewer Pipe Layer _
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker's Helper
Steam Fitter
Steam Fitter Foreman
Steam Fitter's Helper
Steam Shovel Engineer
Stone Mason
Terrazza Worker
Terrazza Worker's Helper
Truck Driver
Welder
Boiler Maker foreman _
Boiler Maker
Boiler maker Helper
UNSKILLED LABOR
$1. 25
1.00
•75
1.50
1. 60
.95
1. 00,
1.10
1.00
1.10
•85
1.00
1.10
1.25
1.00
•95
•95
.90
1. 50
1.50
1.75
•85
1.00
1.25
,1. 25
.70
•75
1.00
1.10
1. 372
1.50
1.00-
1. 372
1. 50. .
1.50
•75
1.10
1.20
•75
.g5
1.10
•75
1. 372
1. 50
•75
1.20
1. 372
1.00
.70
.95
1.25
1.75
1.50
1. 372
Common Laborer in`Park Work .60
Building Common and Construction Laborer .60
Sub -Foreman .90
Tea.ms.ters, with teams 1.00
Be it further resolved by the said Common Coiincil:
That the above scale shall not be in force and effect unless
the number of hours of employm�eiit. for a week shall be fixed at
a maximum of 44 hours, extent Bricklayers and. Plasterers whose
week -shall be 40 hours."
Upon motion by Nass, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
'adopted as read,
and
all voting'in
favor thereof, President Lemmbn.declared the
said resolution
duly
passed and
adopted.
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OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., April 6. 1942
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution, granting four puolic dance per;
mits to the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Company, which was read.
U Upon motion by Hanson, second_by. Fryer that the said resolution -be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced. a resolution appropriating $795.35 from the l
(General Fund and ordering payment made .to the Conti.nental Oil Co. for Tank Car
UTLX 76672 of Gasoline, which was.read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
ladopted as read,, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
lsaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $322.97 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Commissioner of Taxation, Petroleum
�Pivision, for State Gas Tax and inspection fee, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Nass that the -said resolution be
ladopted as read., and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
lsaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $365.70 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 31, for various
insurances paid out of General Fund, Code 31 , which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by,Mrachek that the said resolution be
a,d.opted a:s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $235.55 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin for official
printing and publications, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kanson that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Ya.eger introduced a resolution appropriating $450.00 from the
eneral Fund and ordering payment made to Holt and Glabe for Bond premium for the
ity.Treasurer, which was read.
Upon motion by Nass, second by Yaeger. that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $1325.58 from the
ermanent Improvement Revolving Fund and ordering payment made to Martin Paulson
or construction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain in Fifteenth Avenue Southeast,
ich was read.
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Upon motion by Hanson, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
adopted as react, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed amd adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $1.555.73 from the
ark Improvement Fund and ordering payinent.made to the Mayo Trust Fund for payroll
for last half of March, 1942, which was read.
Upon mo.tion by Fryer, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass intuoduce.d a resolution appropriating $344-.23 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Simon Stensrud for 318 share
of net income on F.E.Williams estate Business Building, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Nass that the said resolution be adopte
s read, and -all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso
lution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appro'priating $346-.50 from the
ark Improvement Fund and ordering payment -made to City of Rochester, Public Util-
ities for steam heat for Auditorium, which was read.
Upon.motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and.all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass. introduced a resolution appropriating $206.b4 from the
Park Improvement Fund and $132.09 from the-Light-ing Fund and ordering payment made
to City of Rochester Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Mrachek that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor. thereof, President Lemmon declared th.e
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating.$208;04 from the
Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fudd, Code 31 for
payment of insurance, which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
idopted as -read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resoltxti.on designating The First 1Qati.onal
Bank, the Union National Bank, and the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company, of
Iochester, Minnesota,.as City Depositories, which was read.
Upon motion. by Mrachek, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
idopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President. Lemmon declared the
Said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Hass introduced a resolution appropriating $2000.00 from the
General Fund for use of the Street and Alley Committee, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Vass that the said resolution be
adopted.as read, and all voting in favor thereof,.President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Mayor Grassle stated that during the year he appointed special police-
men to serve in various locations in the City of Rochester. Heretofore. special
policemen had not been required to furnish a surety bond, and the Mayor recommend(
that each person appointed as a special policeman furnish a surety bond in the
sum of $1000.00.Upon.motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson, the Mayor's recommenda-
tion was approved.
Mayor Grassle also stated that in the past Soft Drink Licenses had been
lissued without the payment of any fee, and he recommended that a fee of at least
lone dollar be charged for a license to sell Soft Drinks.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the City Attorney was instructed
Ito draw an amendment to the Soft Drink License Ordinance which would provide for.
(the payment of a fee, the amount of which would be decided on by the.Common Coun-
cil at the time the Ordinance was considered-.
Mr. Hiram H. Joslyn, Manager of the Rochester Egg & Poultry Company,,
appeared at the Council„meeting and stated that he had been notified by the Public
Health & Welfare Department that he would have to discontinue dumping feathers in
the City Dump Grounds. He stated that he had paid a fee to the Scavenger for
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digging a trench and burying such feathers, and now was at a loss to know how to
dispose of feathers in the future. President Lemmon reauested the Public Grounds
Committee to take the matter up.with the Public Health -and Welfare Board and
determine how the feathers could be disposed of.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Yaeger, the meeting was adjourned
nti 1 7: 30 o'clock P.M. April 13, 1942.
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