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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., Ap r i 1 13, 1942
Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, -in the City Hall; in
said City, on April 13, 1942.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the
following members being Present: Lemmon,-Fryer, Hanson, Mrachek, Nass, Yaeger.
lAbsent: Williams, due to illness.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for re
Iceiving and opening bids for the furnishing of a flusher tank and motor to replac
the tank and motor now in use on the White Flusher. The bids of the Minneapolis
Equipment Company in the sum of $2751.30, and Charles Olson & Song, Inc. in the
sum of $3213.00 were received and opened. President Lemmon referred the -same to
the City Engineer and the Common Council -as a Committee of the whole, for recommei,
Idation.
Mr. William Schacht, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce,
appeared before the Common Council and requested that an appropriation be made
to the Junioa Chamber of Commerce for the furnishing of instrumental music on the
streets of Rochester and at the Mayo Civic Auditorium during -the days of.the
Gypsey Frolic, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the sum of $150.00 was
appropriated to the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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The appointment by the City Clerk of Wilbur R. Miller as City .Clerk's
Stenographer and Clerk'of Registration, and Dagna Nordby as -City C1erk's.Second
(Stenographer and Clerk of Registration, was read and upon motion by Mrachek,
second by Fryer, the appointments were approved.
The City Engineers appointment of Gerald Hutchins as Assistant City
Engineer, Soren Olsen as First Assistant to the City Engineer, Anna M. Drews as
Bookkeeper and Private Secretary, -and Herman P. Free as Mechanic; also John J.
Cook as Chief Operator of the Sewage Disposal Plant and Edward Ranfranz and_
'H.M.Persons as Assistant Operators at the Sewage'Dispos'al Plant, was read, and
Jupon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the appointments were approved.
The recommendation of the City Engineer that each of the 19 mend
authorized to be hired by him, work 2172 hours per year, with ten (10) days sick
leave per year which shall be accumulative from year to year, was read, and upon
motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, the recommendation was approved.
A copy of a communication from A. C. Smith, City Engineer to Mr. J. G.
Sullivan, Project Engineer for the Minnesota State Highway Department, requesting
(the following changes in the Twelfth Street Southeast project was read:
1. Change width of cross -street openings from
32 feet to 36 feet, which was also requested
and approved by the Common Council.
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2- Change curb plan from a battered face to a
semi -straight face, same as was built on
the South Broadway project. This will make
it better for flushing and cleaning.
3. The special curbs to be placed between side-
walks and gasoline service stations were not
shown on the plans but were referred to in
the agreement. -Refer to Section 3 (Part D)
in Co-operative Agreement C 292.
President Lemmon ordered the above mentioned communication placed on
f ile.
A communication from the C ity Engineer notifying the Council of the
expiration of the Cit7's sand and gravel contract on March 31, 1942, was read
and President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
The City Engineer's specifications for sand, gravel and crushed rock
was read, and President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
A communication from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting that
the Common Council appropriate funds for the payment o,f rental for the North
Hall of the Mayo Civic Auditorium was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
Hanson, an amount covering the cost of opening the said North Hall was appropriat'I
A letter from the War Production Board, Washington D.C. suggesting that
requests, for preference rating be made before any contract, agreement, or pur-
chase order is advertised, was read, and President Lemmon ordered that same be
placed oh file.
A report by'the Chief of Police that the Crawley & O'Neill Garage at
911 Seventh Avenue Southwest, had been closing at 10:00 o'clock P.M. was read,
and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the report was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
The collateral assignment of the Union National Bank was read, and
President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
A letter from J. Norman Peterson, State Liquor Control Commissioner,
stating that all "Off Sale" Liquor.li•censes had been approved, was read, and
President Lemmon ordered same.placed on file.
The following copy of a resolution setting salaries for the Public
(Utility Department employees was read:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of'Rochester, Minnesota, that the Honorable Common Council of
the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to pay the following amounts of salary for the positions
hereinafter mentioned for the period of from April 1, 1942 to April
1, 19431
No. of Men TITLE Monthly Yearly
in Position Salary Salary
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
1 Chief Engineer - Steam Plant $215.00 $2590.-00
1 Meter Engineer .180.00 2160.00
1 Ass' t Chief Engineer 200.00 ' 2400.00
,1d.
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Operator
$173.00•
$2076.00
1
Relief Operator
165.00
19gO.0o
2
Operator's Helper
135.00
1620.00
3
Fireman -
155.00
1g60.00
2
Apprentice Fireman
135.00
1620.00
1
Steam Dept. and Welder
190.00
2160.00
1
Machinist
190.00
216o.00
1
Mechanic
155.00
1g60.00
1
Fuel Man
135.00
1620.00
1
Utility and Re -lief -Man
600 per
hour
1
Utility and Radio Man
600 per
hour
1
Janitor
9 5. 00
114o. 00
1
Line Superintendent
215.00
2590.00 '
1
Cable Splicer
190.00
216o.00
1
Cable Splicer Helper
135.00
1620.00
3
Firat Class Lineman -
190.00
2160.00
3
S.econd .Class Lineman
155.00
lg60.00
1
Construction Foreman
155.00
1g60.00
2
Groundman
135.00
1620.00
2
Apprentice Groundman
130.00
156o.00
1
Stock Clerk
130.00
156o.o0
1
Janitor
90.00
960.00
1
Superintendent
_ 450.00
5400.o0
1
Ass't Supt & Purchasing Agent
205.00
2460.0o
1
Electrical Engineer
205.00
2460.00
1
Superintendent's Secretary
550 per
hour
1
Utilization
145.00
174o.00
1
Time Keeper and Drafting
140.00
16g0.00
1
Chief Engineer - Hydro Plant
145.00
1740.00
2
Operator - Hydro Plant
105.00
126o.o0
WATER DEPARTMENT
1
Superintendent
259.33
3100.00
1
Chief Engineer
155.00
lg60.o0
1
Ass't Chief Engineer
155.00
1860.0o
1
Operator
155.00
1g60.0o-
2
Meter Man
155.00
1860.0o
1
Foreman - Distribution System
160.00
1920.00
1
Ass't Foreman - Distribution System
155.00
1g60.0o
1
Relief Operator
650 per
hour
SECRETARY OFFICE
1
Secretary_
275.00
3300.00
1
Cons.Ac.ct. Bkpr. and Cashier
130.00
1 60.00
1
Billing Machine Operator
117.50
1 10.00
1
Ass't Chahier and Stenographer
-117.50
1410.00
1
Meter -Foreman
163.50
1950.00
1
Meter Reader - First Class
145.00
1740.00
2
Meter Reader - Second Class
120.00
144o.00
1
Service Man
135.00
- 1620.00.0
.A copy of. -a resolution adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners set-
ting salaries of the employees as follows, was read:
"GENERAL PARKS
Superintendent of Parks and Manager of
Mayo Civic Auditorium
Bookkeeper, Office Secretary
Parks Foreman
Florist
Assistant Florist
Utility Man
Mechanic, General Repair and Utility Man,
he to furnish. tools
Professional & Greens Keeper - 7 mos.
Club House Attendant, for season
Starter and Maintenance Man
Engineer at Swimming Pool
Supervisor of Swimming, for season
$3300.00
per
year
110.00
per
month
160.00
16 2.50
130.00
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125.00
135.00
n
n
150.00
90.00
75.00
14 5. 00
n
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9 5. o o
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First -Life Guard, for season
Second Life Guard, for season
Attendants, Men's Bath, for season
Attendants, Women1s Bath, for season
Cashier, for season
Tree Surgeon, Greens Maintenance Man
Assistant, Greens Keeper
Seasonal Employees as required
MAYO CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Electrician
First Engineer
Second Engineer
Ice Rink Caretaker
Concession Manager
House Man and Head Janitor
Bookkeeper, Steno -Sec.
Chief Usher
Head Usher
Ushers
Ticket Treasurers
Ticket Sellers
P. A. Operators
F. E. WILLIAMS ESTATE TRUST
Janitor
Supervision and Accounting
RECREATION CENTER (CIVIC CENTER)
$ 75.00
per
month
65.00
u
n
75.00
n
n
70.00
75•00
n
n
.75
"
hour
-75
n
u
173.33 per month
170.00 " n
14 5.00 n. n
130.00 "
130.00
145.00
10 5.00
1.50 performance
1.,00 performance
.50 performance
2.00 performance
1.50 performance
•75 per hour
50.00 per month
25.00 " "
Supervisor 150.00 per month
Ass't Supervisor 115.00- !' n-
Second Assistant 105.00- " "
Janitor and Parking Lot 25.00
Dancing Teacher 20.00
Upon -motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson, the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning that the request of A. Beatrice Prather to construct a•private
garage on the Southeast corner of the property at 1117 First Avenue. -Northeast,
be not granted, but that she be given permission to construct a private garage
building north -of her residence and within eighteen inches of the West line of
the lot, was approved.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the resignation of F.M.Feldman,
M.D. as a member of the Board of Public Health & Welfare, was accepted.
A petition by thirteen residents of Fourteenth Avenue Southwest, that
additional street lighting be installed on the said avenue between Second Street
(Southwest and Fourth Street Southwest, was read, and President Lemmon referred
the matter to the Lighting Committee for report at the meeting of April 27, 1942.
A petition bigned by fourteen residents of Fourteenth Avenue Southwest
that the City post 020 M.P.H;" speed signs on the said Avenue between Second Strei
Southwest and Sixth Street Southwest and that the thoroughfare be patrolled for
the enforcement of the speed limit, was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second
by Hanson, the matter was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Polico
Ifor recommendation at the meeting of April 27, 1942.
A protest against constructing sidewalks in Emil Krolow's Addition was
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read, and President Lemmon ordered that same.be placed on file.
The recommendation of the -Street and Alley Committee and the City Engin•
eer that sidewalks be,construct in the following streets and avenues was read,
and President Lemmon prdered that same be placed on file:
°Qn the East and West side of 92 Avenue Southeast. The East
side of Lots 2,7, and 10 in ReSubDivision of Lot.105, Audit-
ors Plat "A°.
On the West side of Lots 17,19 and 19 and 20 of ReSubDivision
of Lot 105 Auditors Plat "A".
On the East side of Fourth Avenue.Southeast,,between Eleventh
and Twelfth Streets Southeast. The West side of Lot 26 Block
6 Elm Park Addition. _
On.the South side of Eleventh Street Southeast, between Fourth
and Fifth Avenue Southeast. The West side of the North a of
Lots 102 and 3 in Block 6 Elm Park Addition..
On the North side of Eleventh Street Southeast, from Ninth
Avenue East. The South side of Lot 2, J.E.Benedicts Addition."
A motion was made by Fryer, second by Hanson, that no action be taken
on the construction of sidewalks in Krolow's Addiition,until the matter could be
investigated by the Street .and Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
Upon motion,by Hanson, second by Nass, the report of the Street and
Alley Committee and, the City Engineer that the sidewalk on the West side of Sev-
enth Avenue Southwest, between Fifth and Sixth Streets Southwest, will be re -
(paired in the near future, was accepted and same was ordered place& on file.
A petition by Electrical Contbactors of the City of Rochester urging
that an Electrical Inspector be appointed for the ensuing year and that Paul T.
Plantz be appointed to fill the position, was read, and same was ordered placed
on file.
A motion was made by Mrachek, second by Fryer, that no action be taken
on the purchase of the flusher tank and motor until it is determined as to whethe:
or not a priority rating for the purchase of same can be obtained.
The reports of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of
March 1942 showing fees for building permits issued $21.00, and fees for plumbing
permits issued $119.00, and of the Electrical Inspector for the month of March,
1942, showing fees for electrical permits issued $3.00, were read'and President
temmon' referred same to the Finance Committee.
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
April 11, 1942 showing criminal fines and costs collected $97.40, civil fees
received $13.65, and conciliation court fees $3.50, was read, and having been
previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that same be
placed on file.
The annual report of the Public Utility Board for the year ended
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March 31, 1942 was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, same was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The report of the Public Grounds Committee regarding the disposal of
feathers was read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, same was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The report of the Purchasing -Committee regarding the purchase of an
Accounting Machine for use in the City Clerk's office was read, and upon motion
by Mrachek, second by Yaeger the report was accepted and the purchase authorized.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Nass, the recommendation of the
Purchasing Committee that 1000 City Government Booklets be purchased from the
Whiting Press, was approved.
The applications of Phillips Petroleum Company for permits to place
land maintain four signs and of Roy's• Grocery for permit to place and maintain one
sign were -each read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the permits were
granted. "
The applications for license to sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors
"Off Sale" of Albert Spiess, H. J. Wernecke, R. S.Plzak, E.W.Judd, and Donald Twenty -
man were each read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the licenses•were
granted.
The application for license to sell non -intoxicating MaltLiquors "On
Sale" of Donald Twentyman, was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second 'by Fryer,
the license wasrgranted.
The applications of Motbr Sales & Service and the Campbell Hotel for
license to sell cigarettes at retail, were each read, and upon motion•by Yaeger,
second by Nass, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Eddie Johnson for license to operate one vending
machine and John Hoffman to operate five vending machines were each read, and
upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson, the licenses were granted.
The application'of John H.' Engel for a Master Electrician's License
was read, and upon motioh by Fryer, second by Yaeger,•same was referred to the
License -Committee.
The applications for license . to sell :soft dunks of * Donald Twentyman, "
tMrs. Sophia Anderson, Albert Spiess, Raymond 0. Austin, Ernest Predmore, S.S.
Anderson, H.J.Wernecke, Chateau Theatre, and Michael Weinzettl, were each read,
and upon motion by Yaeger, -second by Fryer, the licenses were granted.
The application of the Minnesota Amusement Company for renewal -of mov-
ing picture'Theatre license for•the Chateau, Timc, Lawler and Empress Theatres,
Iwas read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, same was granted.
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Upon motion by Nass, second by Mrachek, the "On Sale" Liquor.License
was granted to Arthur Giasenapp; Aldermen Fryer and Hanson voting "No", and Alder
men Mrachek, Nass, and Yaeger voting "Yes".
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Mrachek, the City Clerk was instructed
to return the deposits of the applicants who were not granted a liquor license.
The official 'bonds of Desmond B. mount, Chester A. Cottingham, Henry C.
Lindberg, and Paul F. Dornack, each in the sum of.$500.00 with the American Sur-
ety Company of New York as surety; Garnet'Spring for $1000.00, Peter D, Claude,
and Joseph Schuster each in the sum of_$500.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Co.
of New York as surety; F.R.Finch in the sum of $500.00 and Ralph Compton in the
sum of $3000.00 with the Great American Indemnity Company as surety; Manfred H.
Waldron and Edna Oesterreich each in the sum of $500.00 with the Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland as surety; Dr. D.C. Lochead in the sum of $500.00 witl
the Standard Accident Company as surety; and the license bond of John H. Engel
in the sum of $1000.00 with the Employer's Liability Assurance Corporation as
surety, were each read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the bonds wer
approved,. the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that same• be placed on
file.
The following claims were read, and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
(Hanson, the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: O.J.Anderson, $25.00; James S. Beatty, $25.00;
H.A,Schendel, $25.00; Schmidt Printing Co.,. $63.40; Kate Sullivan, $2.64; Dorothy)
Rahbain,. $8.50; Mae Nelson, Clerk of Municipal Court, $13.35; Lyle Signs, Inc.
$30.16; C.L. Shandley, $9.50; The Gamewell Company, $8.73; Mayo Civic Auditorium,
$96.12; Street & Alley Fund, $19.00; Hack & Goetting, $26.00; Woodhouse Bros.,
I$1.25; Quality Print Shop, $65.75-
From the Street and Alley Fund: Northfield Iron Company, $99.29; Street
and Alley Fund, $41.29; Internatii.onal Harvester Co., $3.25; Witte Transp. Co.,
$19.09; White Motor Co., $1..98; Quarry Products Co., $20.00; Mrs. Linda Randall,
e
$75. 60; Lyle's Coast to Coast Store, $0.19; Big Four Oil Co., $28.90; H. J. Johnstox
1 $5. 75; Shell oil Co., $3.48.
From the Sewer. Fund:. Tom's Electric Shop, $6.90; Sinclair Refining, Co.,
$12.40; Street & Alley Fund, $10.61; Street & Alley Fund, $69.25;. People's Natura]
Gas Co., $6. 37; Shell Oil Co., $5.00; H. J. Johnston, $3. 75.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Mayo Clinic, $15.00; Quality Print
Shop, $5.00; Woodhouse Bros., $0. 30; W. S. Nott Co., $14.70; Frank Adair, $22.00;
Wm. C. Schacht, $50.00; Schmidt Printing Co., $65.,00; City of Rochester, Public
Utility, $19.80; Gamble Store, $1.35; Modern Sign Co., $1.50; Graybar Electric Co.
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$124.99; . Everson -Ross Co., Inc-, $10. 59; C.E. Ginther, $3.40.
From the Park Improvement -Fund: Armour & Company, $19.79; H & H Elec-
tric Co., $3.20; Rochester Iron Works, $9.03; R.C.Drips Co., $63.95; Globe Ticket
Co., $31.72; John Williams,'$6.50; Williams & Carr, $6.00; The Kruse Company,
$3.54; Louis Canar, $4.00; Marigold.Dairies, $1.49; Coca Cola Co., $72.66; E.A.
Knowlton Co., $2.50; Rochester Post Bulletin, $4.80; Quality Print Shop, $16.00;
Foster Electric Co., $2.65; Rochester Dairy, $69.74; Archie Jensen, $16.90;
Fratzke Bros., $10.29; Alfred Pekkala, $4.31; Pruett's Laundry, $12.39; Railway -
Express Co.,.$4.30; Adams Book Store, $24.20; Minnesota Milorganite Co., $12.93,
Morse Bros., $2.50; Rochester Ice & Fuel COIL, $8.40; The Sanitary Co., $0.95;
Schwarz Paint Co., $153.75;-Holm & Olson, $5.00; People's Natural Gas Co., $55.59
John Mellor, $14.00; Artcraft Radio Service, $9.00; Botsford Lumber Coll, $26.53;
Edw. Stettler, $11. 50; Tri State Tel & Tel Co., $43.31; Rochester Bread Co., $11.,
The Sanitary Co., $1.00; Hentges Glass *Co., $4.65; Queen City Candy Co., $127.61;
Rochester Visitor, $5.00; Pepsi Cola Co., '$39.00; R.L.Palm, $0.25; Ace Sign Co.,
$4.75; Southern Minn. Broadcasting Co., $46.99; Schmidt Printing Co., $36.20;
Velie-Ryan, $30.'70;
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $31.50.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting public dance permit to
the Rochester Junior Chamber of Commerce, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by'Nass that the said resolution be adopte
as read, and all voting -in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso
lution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $724.42 from the
Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Street and Alley Fund for
use of equipment during March, 1942, which was 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
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $441.00 from the
Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the Quaker Rubber Corporation
for 500 feet fire hose, which was read. `
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Hanson that the said resoltttion-be
adopted as read,'and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
(said resolution duly passed and adoptedl'
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution' accepting the City Engineer's
specifications for sand, gravel and crushed rock and' ordering sealed bids for
Isame to be received and opened at1 the meeting of April 27, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock
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1P.M., which was read.
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Upon motion by Nass, second by Fryer that the said resolution be.adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso
lution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution accepting the assignment of
collateral of the Union National Bank and authorizing the City Treasurer to.execu
the proper papers accepting the collateral, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $345.45 from the
Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the American LaFrance Foamite
Corporation for floodlights and cable, 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 a resolution approving the salaries to.be
paid by the Public Utility Department for the year ending April 1, 1943, whi.ch was
r ead.
. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Zaager that the said resolution be
opted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution approving the appointments and
alaxies -of the - employees of the Park Board, for the fiscal year of 1942, which
as read.
Upon motion by Fryer, 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 Nass introduced a resolution fixing the salaries and approving
ppointments of employees in the Public Health & Welfare Department for the fiscal
ear of 1942, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Nass that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso-
ution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $455.00 from the Park.
mprovement Fund and ordering payment made` to the Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co..
or contract work at Silver Lake, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson that the said resolution be
dopted: as read, and all voti.ng in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $220.00 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Roddis Feed Company for
fertilizer, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Mrachek that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance regulating the
sale of intoxicating liquor within the City of Rochester, providing for such sale)
by duly licensed persons, establishing regulations for the operation of places
where such intoxicating liquor is sold, providing regulations for the granting ofl
such licenses, setting license fees, providing penalties for the violation thereo:
and repealing all inconsistent ordinances. This is an emergency Ordinance ren-
dered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety."
was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Hanson, and all voting in favor therei
the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, and all voting in favor thereof,
the rules were suspended and the.Ordinance was given its third and final reading.'
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, and all voting in favor thereof,
the Ordinance was adopted as read.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance relating to
and providing for the licensing and regulation of the sale and disposal of soft
drinks, near beers and other non -intoxicating liquors and beverages in the City
of Rochester," was given its first reading.
Upon motion.by Mrachek, second by Yaeger, and all voting in favor there-
of, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nags, and all voting in favor thereof,
the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third and final reading.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Nass, and all voting in favor thereof,
the Ordinance was adopted as read.
Mayor Grassle recommended an inspection of all sidewalks at this time
and that repairs and replacements be made where necessary. He also recommended
that an Ordinance be drafted covering the replacement of paving or street re-
surfacing where same had been torn up for the purpose of making connections to
buildings. This matter was referred to the City Attorney,
Mayor Grassle recommended that some provision be made to provide music
lat the time when groups of.draftees are leaving for service.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, a committee consisting of the
(Mayor, President of the Common Council, Aldermen Mrachek, Fryer and Yaeger, was
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appointed to confer with the authorities in charge of the High School Band or
Dther organizations who could furnish music for these occasions.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the matter of repairing and
iecorating the house at the City Dump Grounds, which was brought to the attention
Df the Council by Alderman Hanson, was left in the hands of the Public grounds
Committee with power to act.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the City Attorney was instruc.te
to draw a lease between Darrell Sanford, the dog catcher and scavenger, and the
Welfare Board covering -the period of his term in office.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek the meeting was adjourned until
7: 30o' clock P.M. April 27, 1942.
City Clerk