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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., April' 27, 1942
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 27,`1942.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30.o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: Lemmon, Fryer, Hanson, Mrachek; Hass and Yaeger.
bsent: Williams, due to illness.
Upon motion by-Mrachek, second by Fryer the minutes of the regular and
adjourned regular meetings of April 6th and the adjourned regular meeting of Apr -
it 13th, 1942, were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for receiv-
ing and opening bids for the furnishing of sand, gravel and crushed rock for the
fiscal year ending March 31, 1943. The bids of the Quarry Products Company for
crushed rock in the sum of $197.50, and of Morse Bros* for gravel and sand in the
sum of $505.00, were received and opened. President Lemmon referred said bids to
the Street and Alley Committee and the City'Engineer for recommendation.
Upon motion by Fryer,'second by Hass, all bids for sand, gravel, and
crushed rock were rejected and the City Engineer was authorized to purchase the
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material as needed, there being no competitive bids on sand and gravel or 'crushed/
A communication frdm Christy Obrecht Company requesting permission to
,play in Rochester, under canvass, six nights; startinag Friday June 5th, 1942, wds
read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson the City Clerk was instructed to
notify them that a permit would be issued for those nights upon the payment of a
!fee for same.
A letter from the ,League of Minnesota Municipalities with a copy of Con-
struction Conservation Order No. L-4 1 enclosed asking that the municipality co-
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o erate in its enforcement through the -issuing 1 g g of building permits, was read, and
President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.. �I
A copy of a resolution passed - by the Commissioners of -the Sinking Fund F
appropriating $3000.00 from the Sinking Fund for the payment of City of Rochester,)
Improvement bonds was read, and upon motion by Fryer; second by Hanson, the
lacti6n'of the Sinking Fund Commissioners was approved.
A copy of the findings and facts in the case of S.P.Nelson, Loretta Nel-
son, and Martha Drewelow, plaintiffs, vs City of Rochester and Fred R. Finch, defer
ents, was read, and President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.'
The assignment".by the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company.of collatera:
n the sum of $37;000.00*and of the First National Bank of Rochester in the sum of
220,000.00, were each read; and President Lemmon ordered^that same be placed on
File.
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The recommendation of the License Committee that a Master Electricians
lLicens-e be granted to John Engel was read, and upon -motion by Fryer, second by
Mrachek, the report was approved and ordered -placed on file.
The recommendation of the License Committee that -the Ordinance entitled,
"An Ordinance -regulating and providing for the licensing and regulation of any,
machine or -device vending soft drinks or confections, the operation of which de-
pends upon the insertion of a coin" be -not changed and remain in force, was read,
land upon motion.by Mrachek, second by Nass the report was accepted and same was
jordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Board of Park Commissioners that Paul Mattson')
salary be increased from $145.00 to $155.00 per month was read, and the same was
preferred to the Finance Committee.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of March, 1942 showing
244 private loads weighed, and receipts -of $24.40`was read, and President Lemmon
referred same to the Finance Committee.
The Reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
April 19, 1942 showing criminal fines and costs collected $233.60, civil fees re-
ceived $9.20, and conciliation court fees $5.00, and for the week -ending April 25,
1942, showing criminal fines and costs collected $34g.40, civil fees -received
$4.20., and conciliation court.fees $6.50, were each read, and.having been previous'i
ly approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered.that same be placed on',
file.
The application of Lawrence Lysne for a House Mover's License was read,
,Hand upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the license was granted.
The applications of Henri Bakker and Harold A. Witzke for license to
sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "On Sale" were each read; and upon motion by
(Yaeger, second by Nass, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Henri Bakker, Harold A. Witzke, and George B. Tauer
I(3) for license to sell non- intoxicating malt liquors "Off Sale" were each r.ead,.
and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer, the licenses were granted.
The applications for permit to -Place and Maintain a Sign of the Walker
Beauty Shop, Bob's Bakery, Christian Scientitt Reading Room and Skelly Oil Company
02) were each read., and upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer the permits were
granted.
The applications for license to sell Soft.Drinks of Henri Bakker, Andre
ICe Chafoul:ios (2), Arthur Glasenapp, George B. Tauer (3), Earl T. SHuey, John
Joachim, Harold Sheppard, Elizabeth Williama, Harold A. Witzke, Co-op Oil.Employe
Club (2), and Don Arenz were each read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by
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Fryer, the licenses were granted.
for license
The application of the Dunlap Bowling Al-leys/to operate ten lanes; was
read,.and upon motion by Nass,. second -by -Fryer, the -license was granted.
The applications of Alden Fuerstnau and George Fo-rdham for a Journey--
man, Electriciani.s license - were each read,,and upon .mo-t•ion by Fryer, s econd by
Yaeger, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Lawrence Lent-z (2)., John Hoffman, Mills 'Automati•c.
Merchandising Co., and Co-op, Oil Employees -Club (2), for license to operate vend -
ling machines, were each read., and upon motion by Hanson, second by Mrachek, the
licenses were -granted.
for license
The application- of Oren M. Sizer[to operate a popcorn and' peanut- vending
(wagon we.s read, and upon motion by Fryer, second -by Hanson, the license was grante
The offi-ci'a•1 bonds of Darrell E. Sanford. in the sum of $500.00 with the
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland as surety, and -Soren Olsen in the sum of
$500.00 with the Standard -Accident Insurance Company as -surety, and the license
bond bf lawreace E. Lysne in the sum of $7500.00 with the Western Surety: Company
as surety, were each read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, the bonds
were -approved, the surety -thereon accepted, and it was ordered that same be placed
Ion file.
' The Automobile Insurance policy No. DB-1410 issued to J. C.Adams, DBA:
Town Taxi Company, by the Casualty R.eciprocal•Exchange of Kansas City, Missouri,
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with the following coverages was read: $5000.00 bodily injury liability for/one
person, $10,000.00 for.each accident, and $5000.00 property damage liability for
each accident. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, said policy was approved
and ordered placed on file:
The following claims were read, and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
Fryer, the same were allowed and the Mayor and. City Clerk were authorized and
directed to' draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: • Dr. H. R. Gore, $12.00; Gregory -Gentling, $9.00;
Harley-Davidson Co., $12.60; Henry Blickle; $0.75; M.C.Mewhorter, $1.00; Wm. Behn-
ken, $2.50; Fred Peterson, $3.50; Huntington Laboratories, Inc., $66.97; Hillyard
Sales Co. , $77.00; R.C.-Drips Co., $19. 50; C. F. Walde, $29. 15; Park Improvement Fund
$11.50; K & K Exterminating Co., $37.50; J.S.Morrison, $9.00; Wm.S.LaPlante,
$30.00; Frances Underleak, County Auditor, $67.52;. P.I.R.Fund, $61.39; Mayo Clinic
$15.00; Richard Newsome, $0.25; City of Rochester,. Public Utilities, $162.00; City
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of Rochester, Public Utilities, $162.90; H.A.Schendel, $50.00; O.J.Anderson, $50.011
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James S.. Beatty, $50.00; Mayo Civic: Auditorium, $61.37; Bert Asplin, $19.30; Midway
Texaco, Service Station, $5.48; National. Bushing & Parts, $2.54. 11
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From the.Street and Alley Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $148.23.; Mid
way Texaco Service Station, $63.20; Bert Asplin, $7..20; Firestone Auto Supply Co.
$5. 64; Paper, Calmenson & Co., $10. 11; Geo. T. Ryan eq., $4.54; Jiffy Mfg Co.,,
$6..09; R.W. Huntley Co., $51.43; The Burch Corporation, $31. 75; Witte Transp. Co.,
1$1. 60; AmpW Co. Inc. of Minn., $6.70; Kris, NI,elson, $8.99;' The Barrett Division,
1$79.60; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc., $49.15; Galion. Iron Works, $4.99; Costello Mfg
lCo.,. $53.90; Roches.ter Iron:Works, $11.61.
From the Fire -Protection Fund: Winona Machine & Foundry Co., $29.50;
IRochester Iron Works, •$0.80; National. Bushing & Parts_, $5.08.
From the Sewer Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $0,.56; General Fund,
Code 28, $1.40; City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $92.41.
From .the Lighting Fund'. City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $3.90.
From the Park Improvement Fund.: John Williams, $4.50; Christensen
(Recording Studios, $3. 30; R. C. Drips, $5.'30; Mrs. Joe Berryman, $1. 50; Huey Cigar
(Store, $1.96; Holt & Glabe, $15.00; Woodhouse.Bros., $21.15; 0 & O'Sporting Goods,
$18. 70; Mi'lwaukee Dustless Brush Co.,, $5.45; Recreation Equipment Co., $3. 60; Lew
Bonn Co. , $16.49.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution ordering a hearing ,on the levyin
lof special apsessments for the cost and expense of a sanitary sewer and watermain
lin Fifteenth Avenue Southeast from Second Street Southeast to 32 Street Southeast,
lsaid hearing. to be at 7:30 o'clock P.M. May 19, 1942, '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 a resolution accepting the collateral-assign-
ment_of th.e.First National Bank and authorizing the City Treasurer to execute
the proper papers accepting the.said-collateral, which was read. '
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
,adopted as read, and all vo.tinjg in favor. thereof, President Lemmon- declared the
!said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a.resolution accepting the collateral assign-
Iment of the Olmsted County Bank & Trust'ComPeny and authoriyi:Rg the.City,Treasurer
Ito execute the proper papers accepting same, xhich was read.
Upon motion. by Yaeger, - second by Nass that the: said resolution be- adopt
las read,.and all voting in favor, thereof, President Lemmon; declared the said reso
llution duly passed and. 'edopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced. a resolution fixing the salary. of the B*tldi
land Plumbing Inspector.at the sum of $2100.00 for the ensuing.official year,
!retroactive as of April 6, 1942, which was read.
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Upon motion by Yaeger,,'second by Mrachek that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
Isaid,resolutlon duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $301.90 from the
(General Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 28 for 2162 gal -
Ilona of gasoline from Tank Car RPX 146, which was read.
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Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Naas that the.said resolution be
adopted as read, -and all voting in favor t)iereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $25.50 from the
General Fund, $2.00 from the"Street..& Alley Fund and $3716.51 from the Lighting
Fund and ordering payment made to City of RochestIer, Public Utilities, which was
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Ir ead.
Upon motion by Hanson, second by Yaeger that the said resolution be
ladopted as read', and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
Isaid'resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $445.59 from the
lStreet & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to th'e General Fund, Code 28, for
13191 gallons of gasoline from Tank Car RPX 146, 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.
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Alderman Naas introduced a resolution appropriating $1779.59 from the
ark Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust'Fund for pay-
jrmll for first half of April, 1942, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Ranson 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 $492.29 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, -Code 31,-for
1940-1941 insurance, which was read. _
Upon motion by Hanson, second by IJass 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'Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $322.95 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering -payment made to the Leit'zne Concrete Products_
Ifor labor, black dirt, and sand, which was'read.
Upon - motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger that the said_ resolution be
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jadopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
jsaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $375.00 from thelf
fee for
Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to Peter J. Ormand for refund of/
jOn Sale Liquor License,; 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. ad6pted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $375.00 from the
(Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to Mike M. Sternberg for refund
fee for
of/On Sale Liquor License,..which war, 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.Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $375.00 from the
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Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to Don Emerson for refund of- fee
On Sale Liquor License„ which was -read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson tha.t 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 introduced a resolution appropriating $375.00 from the
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Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to Delos Baily for refund of fe
On Sale Liquor License,.:which 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $750.00 from the
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Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to Gerald Ryan for refund of fee
On Sale Liquor License, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, 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 designating streets, avenues
and alleys to be sprkikled, flushed or oiled during 1942, which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
adoptedas read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $12,026.22 from
the Licenses & Permits Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 1
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for transfer of fund, which 'was . read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
ladopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared .the
said re.so.lutio,n duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $11,610..54 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to State of -Minnesota, Department of
Highways for City's share of North:Broadway paving,. 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 Hanson stated that it had been brought to his attention that
Ithe wall on the west side of the Parson's property on the -Riverside Drive had beer
lundermined and needed repairs at this time. The Riverside Drive is located on
(Park property and same was referred to the attention of the Park Board.
Alderman Hanson brought up the matter of a roadway on the•south side of
the City Farm property, and the matter was referred to the Public Grounds Committe
land the City Attorn-ey for investigation and report.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson the sum of $100900 was appropriatiled
(from the Band fund for the furnishing of instrumental music onthe streets of
lRochester and in the Mayo Civic Auditorium on April 29, 1942.
Chief C.E.Ginther of the Fire Department requested that four additional
(men be employed during the period the firemen are taking their vacations, and upon
Imotion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the Chief was authorized to select four men,
(without -previous experience from the elegibility list now on file with the Fire
ICiv.il Service Commission.
The claim of Russell Keefe for damage to hi-s tires in the sum of $29.75
(was brought . to: the attention of the Council, and President Lemmon referred same tc
(the Street and Alley :Committee, the -City Engineer and the' City Attorney for
Irecommendation.
Mr. C. Leslie Gray of 212 Ninth Avenue Southwest appeared at the Counci
meeting and stated that -the water pressure in his residence was not good, and aske
if it would be.possible'to install a new main which would provide a better pressur
President Lemmon -refe.rred the. matter to the Water Committee and the Public Utility
Board for investigation and report.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by.Hanson, the meeting was adjourned.
City Clerk