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RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINN., June 1, 1942
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
IRochester,'Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City,j
Ion June 1, 1942.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:OO o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: Lemmon, Fryer, Hanson, Mrachek, Nass and Yaeger.
Absent: Alderman Williams,.due to illness.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, the minutes of the meeting of
IMay 19, 1942, were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a hear-
ing on the construction of a curb and gutter on Seventh Street Southwest from Fift
Avenue to Seventh Avenue Southwest and on Sixth Avenue Southwest from Sixth Stree
to Seventh Street Southwest. There was 'no one present wishing to be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for recei
ing and opening bids for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for tr
rewiring of four airiators and one new exhaust fan at the Sewage Disposal Plant.
The bids of the Foster Electric Company in the amount of $390.00; Nietz Electric
Company in the amount of $166.00; and H & Fi Electric Company in the amount of
$260.00, were each read and President Lemmon referred the same to the Sewer Com-
mit.tee and the City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation.
The request of the City Engineer that $3000.00 be appropriated from the
(General -Fund and $5000.00 from the Street and Alley Fund for use of the Street and
Alley Committee, was read, and same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's estimate of cost of constructing a curb and gutter
Ion Seventh Street Southwest from Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue Southwest and on
'Sixth Avenue Southwest from Sixth Street to Seventh Street Southwest was read,
and President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
A copy of a resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
appropriating $12,000.00 from the Sinking Fund for the June 1st, 1942 maturity of
(City of`Rochester 20 Trunk Line Surface Drainage Bonds was read, and upon motion
by Fryer, second by Hanson,' the action of the Sinking Fund Commissioners was
appr&ved.
The request of Guy E. Barnes that he be granted a leave of absence from
the'Police Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, effective June 15, 1942
and continuing for the duration of the war and six months thereafter, was 'read,
and upon motion by Fryer, second by Hanson, the leave of absence was granted'as
requested.
The request of Gerald L. Hutchins, Assistant City Engineer, for a six
+months leave of absence, beginning June 1, 1942, while temporarily employed at the
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jGopher Ordinance.Works at Rosemont, Minnesota, was read, and a motion by Yaeger
that same be granted was declared out of order for lack of a second, and the
communication was ordered placed on file.
The Mayor's appointment of Leo Mayou, Orrin Peck and Edwin Lahmers as
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special policemen for duty at the Waters Conley Company was read, and upon motion �
1by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the Mayor's appointments.were approved. If
A requeat by the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association that the
(Common Council approve the purchase of a $750.00 Defense Bond maturing at $1000.0
jfor investment of money belonging to their Association was read, and upon motion
1by Yaeger, second.by Fryer, the action of the Rochester Fire Department Relief
jAssociation was approved.
A protest presented by Mr. L. W. Schultz, signed by 223 residents of
1the City, against -the amendment to the present Milk Ordinance which Nould prohibi
jthe delivery of milk in the residential districts of the City before 7:00 o'clock
A.M. was read, and President Lemmon ordered same placed'on file.
A remonstrance against the construction of sidewalks on 92 Avenue South
east was read and ordered placed on file.
Thd report of the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer that
(the matter of drainage o8 Fifteenth Avenue and Fourth Street Northeast has been
(taken care of, was read, and President Lemmon ordered same placed on file.
The recommendation of the Street and Alley Committee and the City
Engineer that a sidewalk be constructed as soon as possible on the west side of
JLot 1, Block 6, Elm Park addition was read, and same was ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Sprinkling and Water Committee and the City
Engineer that the oiling of all streets be continued, was read, and President
Lemmon ordered same placed.on file.
The report of the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer that
the oiling of First Avenue Southeast and 10i Street Southeast n6ar Mr: Munkholm's
1propefty, will be taken care of through the cooperation of Mr. A.A.Urness, was
!read, and President Lemmon'ordered same placed on file.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer that
the contract for the wiring at the Sewage Disposal Plant be awarded to the Nietz
(Electric Company for the amount of $166.00,was read, -and upon motion by Fryer,
Isecond by Hanson, the recommendation was approved and same was ordered placed on
file.
The reports of the'Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
(May-23, 1942, showing criminal fines and costs collected $327.30, civil fee§ re-
ceived $0.35, and conciliation court fees $4.25, and for the week ending May 29,
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1942, showing criminal fines and costs collected $82.90-, civil fees received $3.4d,
and conciliation court fees $4.50, were each read, and having been previously
approved by the -City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on
f i. l e .
The report of expenditures from the City Engineer's Payroll for the
month of May, 1942, was.read and same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Building and:Plumbing Inspector for the month of May,
1942, showing.fees for building permits issued $7.00, and fees for plumbing per-
mits issued $7.50, and of the" Electrical Inspector for the month of May, 1942,
Ishowing fees for electrical permits issued $1'0.75, were each read, -and President
ILemmon referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The report of- the City• Weighmaster for the month of May., 1942, showing
217 private loads weighed and receipts of $21.70,-was read, and -President Lemmon
preferred same to the -Finance Committee.
A recommendation by the Public Grounds Committee that the North 2 of
I Lot '5, -and Lot 6,' East of the old Mill Reservation,' in Block 102 Willson's Addit-
ion, be not sold at this time, was read, however, in the event that the Common
Council determines to offer -the said real estate for- sale, the Committee further
recommended that the property'be appraised by three appraisers and -then
sold after advertisement for bids. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek-, the
(committee recommendation was accepted and ordered placed on filer
The Public Grounds Committee reported that the house at the City Dump
Grounds had now been put in a state of good repair'and recommended that any ex-
pense on this -property outside of the usual and ordinary wear and tear, should be
charged to the occupant. The Committee further recommended that a lease between
the City -of Rochester.and Darrell Sanford, iaho-now occupies the house, be entered
into,containing these provisions: President Lemmon ordered that the communication
be placed on file -and the City Clerk was requested to- send a copy' of the action
taken by the Common Council to the Board of Public Health and -Welfare:
A protest against the construction of'a curb and gutter on Fourth Avenu
! Southwest between Fourth and Fifth Street - Southwest by -Mrs. -Madge B.-,Knowlton,
was read and same was ordered placed on file.
The application of• William F. Hagedorn for a Plumber's license -was read,
and upon -motion by Nass, second by Mrachek, the license was granted.
The application of L.A.Kepp Co. for an Electrical -Contractor's License
was read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by Nass, the license was.granted.
..The application of L.A.Kepp for a Master Electricians License was read,
land upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the license was granted.
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The application of.L. A. Fellows for an Autioneer's license was read,
land upon motion by Hanson, second by Mrachek, the license was granted.
j The applications for license to operate vending machines of Michael P.
j Kahler Corporation (6),
,Maloney (3), Hoffman Drug Store, Ben F. Rehling,/and Waters Conley Company
were each read, and upon motion by Hanson, second by,Nass, the licenses were grantfed.
The applications of Bach Music Company and Mortenson,Motor.Company (2)
,for permit to Place and Maintain a sign, were seach read, and upon motion by Hanson,
second by Yaeger,.the permits.were granted.
The applications of Helmer Rude, Don Arenz and Mrs. George Henke for
license to sell cigarettes at xalAkil: retail, were each read, and upon motion by
lHanson, second by Mrachek, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Helmer Rude, Ben F. Rehling, Leo.A. Hennum, Mrs.
George Henke, Mrs., Marie Stortz, and the Kahler Corporation (4), for license to
sell soft drinks, were each read, and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Nass, the
licenses were granted.
The license bonds of Fellows Auction Company in the sum of $1000.00
with the National Surety Company as surety, and William Hagedorn in the sum of
$1000.00 with.the Western Surety Company as surety, were read, and upon motion by
Fryer,.second by Hanson, the bonds were approved, th-e 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
Fryer, the same were -allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
✓ _11;,Airected to draw warrants on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Rochester Awning Co-., $10. 60; H. A. Schendel,
$50.00; James S. Beatty, $50.00; O.J.Anderson,, $50.00;. City of Rochester, Public
Utilities, $112.50; Ada_Ellgen, $4.64; Schmidt Printing Co., $14.15; .G.C.Putnam,
$1.00; Laverne Olson, $0. 25; C. N. W.Ry Co., $5.00; Chas H & Cecelia Ostrum, $3. 30;
Mayo Civic Auditorium, $132.66; Columbia Ribbon &. Carbon Mfg Co., $25. 30; C. G. W.
Ry Co., $10.00; Mrs. A, Clarence Rasmussen, $3.30; Joe Schuster, $17_.50;. Henry
Lindberg, $17.50; General Fund, Code 31, $174.20; ,General Fund, Code 31, $4.42;
General Fund, Code 31, $11.29; Lester J. Bunnell, 41.50; Harold W. Stewart,
$60.00; Frank Pendle Agency, $139.00; Federated Hardware Mutuals, .$30.61; Ruby
Franklin, Agent, $lo4. 25; 0. W. Schroeder, Agent, $173.75; J. G.Perry, $104.25;
G. C.Kilborn-, Agent, $42.15; Ruth R. Bernard, $12.52; W.Ottis Hanson, $16.26;.
C. 0. Brown Agency., . $29. 35; A. F. Wallace, $ 3. 65; Dr..Powers, $3. 00; Nelson Tire Co.,
$3.00;. Lyle Signs, Inc., $26.50; Mir-O-Lite Inc., $26.89; Mosing Engraving Sery.,
$26. 34; Morse Bros., $150. 30; Bert Asplin, $4.8o; Witte Trans-D. Co. , $fix $0.98;
Tri State Tel & Tel Co., $99.80.
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From the Street and-Alley,.Fund: Witte Transp.Co., $2..77; Bert,Asplin,-
$29.90; Morse Bros., $42.91; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc.., $11.96; General Fund, Code
31, $59.12; Phillips Petroleum Co., $39.56; International Harvester Co., $3•93;
Theo.. Farak, $8.70; Geo. T. Ryan Co., $36.26;. The Frederick Post Co., $5.92;
Gentz Hardware, $40.34; Minneapolis Iron Store, $15.27; Burch Corporation, $13.91,
From the Fire Protection Fund: Witte Trans-D. Co., $1.94; Tri State Tel
& Tel -.Co., $16. 30; C. E. Ginther, $5.00; Frank Adair, $11.00; Mid -Continent Petrol-
eum Corp., $26.00; General Fund, Code 31, $173. 25; O. D.Wheeler, $30.00.
From the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund: General Fund, $0.02.
From the Sewer Fund: Tri State.Tel & Tel Co., $5.75; Simplex Valve &
Meter Co.,' $2.57.
From the Bridge Fund: Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc., $137.76.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Universal Motors, $2.69; Rochester Egg
& Poultry, $191.09; Ace Sign Co., $25.20; Jensen Hardware, $60.00;.Morse Bros.,
$1.70; Botsford Lumber Co., $32..44 Fratzke Bros., $39.62; Williams & Carr, $15.51
L.A.Kepp Co., $19.79; American Playground Device Co., $14.40; Adams Book & Art Co,
$39.40; J.I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., $17.70; Midland Popcorn Co., $23..00; Minn.. Dept. of
Health, $3.50; Continental Chemical Co., $71.00; Rochester Shoppers$3.00;
News,
Rochester Public Schools, $91.50; Coca Cola Co., $80.90; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$3. 37; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $9. 75; Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Mfg Co., $10.00;
Standard 0il Co., $1.20; Rochester Awning Co., $5.40; Farm Service, $135.74;
Ansell-Simplex Ticket Coll, $11.90; R. C.Drips Grocer Co., $96..25; Quarry Products
Co., $4.00.
From the Band Fund: Hotel Carlton, $4.20.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution ordering plans, specifications
land estimate of cost for the construction of a curb and gutter on Seventh Street
Southwest from Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue Southwest and on Sixth Avenue South-
west from Sixth Street to Seventh Street Southwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by.Mrachek that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
lsaid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution adotting plans, specifications
land estimate of cost for the construction of a curb and gutter on Seventh Street
(Southwest from Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue Southwest and on Sixth Avenue South-
west from Sixth Street to Seventh Streeet Southwest, and ordering a second hear-
ing and bids to be received on June 19, 1942 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, 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.
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $3000.00 from the
General Fund and.$5000.00 from the -Street and Alley Fund -for use of the Street an
jAlley-Committee, which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer that'.the said resolution be
jadbpted as read, and all voting in'favor thereof, President Lemmon:declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
jAlderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting a public'dance'permit
to the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Co., which was read.
Upon motion by -Yaeger, second by Fryer that the said resolution be
adopted asread, and a•11 vo-ting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $209.50 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to S. W. Anderson for Policy #NF12994,
whl.ch was read.'
Upon motion by Hanson,, second by Nas's that th-e said resolution be'
adopted as read, and al-1 vot-ing in.favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $209.50'from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to T. D. 'Feeney for Policy +5279, which
Iwas read.
Upon motion by Fryer,•second by Yaeger that the said resolution 'be
adopted as read, and - all v-oting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer intrndu•ced ;a resolution -appropriating $209- 50 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to F.O.Fitting Agency for Policy +5409,
jPacific, 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 Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $347.50 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to. -Arthur A. Hirman Agency for Policy No.
109579, which was .read.
U pon 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.
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Alderman Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $209.50 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Walter C. Heins Agency for Policy No.
70692, which -was read.
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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 a resolution appropriating $537.55 from the
General Fund and -ordering payment; made -to Herbert G. Knopp for Policy No. 1587,
1596, 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 Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating.$765.17 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Cities Service Oil Company for one- Tank
Car gasoline, 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 Hanson introduced a resolution appropriating $549.Og from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Union Asphalts and Road Oils,.Inc., for
9711 gallons of road oil, which was read.
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 resolution_duly.passed and adopted.
Alderman Hanson introduced.a_resolution appropriating $555.00 from the
General_Fund and ordering payment made to Union Asphalts and Road Oils„ Inc., for
one tank car of road oil, which was read..
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Nass that the said reanlution 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 $429.30 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester -Electric Company for
wiring Police radio tower, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, 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 appropriating $-322;44 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Dept. of Taxation, Petroleum Division,
for inspection fee and tax on Tank Car EORX-2241 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.,
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Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $264.49 from the
General Fund, $2.00 from the Street and Alley Fund, and $3236.81 from the Light-
ing Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities for
light and water used, which was read.
• Upon motion by Yaeger, 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 appropriating $367.93 from the
Street and Alley Fund and -ordering payment made to Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company fo3
107 barrels of cement, which was read.
Upon motion by Nass, second by Fryer that the said resolution be adopte
las read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said reso-
lution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $221.63 from the
(Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Schwarz Paints for paint, papei
land other -supplies, which was read.
Upon motion by Hanson, slecond by Mrachek that the said resolution be
l adopted as read, and all voting in favor' thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution'duly passed and adopted.
11derman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $296.45 from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Gallaher Company for one Air -Van Blower
land five fresh air Intakes, 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 Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $1996.68 from the
Public Health & Welfare Fund, Code 1, and'ordering payment made to the Public
Health & Welfare Fund, Code 2 for transfer of funds, 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 the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Nass introduced a resolution appropriating $2050.00 from the
Interest Fund and ordering payment made t6 the First National Bank of Rochester,
Minnesota, for June 1st, 1942, maturity of interest on City of Rochester Bonds,
(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.
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Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $327.85 from the
General Fund and $12.10 from the Street and Alley Fund.and ordering payment made
to Morse Bros., for sand and" truck rental, 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 Yaeger introduced a re.solution granting a public dance permit
to Don Meighan and Mike Maloney, 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
I.said.resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution insuring re -Instatement of city
employees,to their former positions, upon their return, should they be called or
volunteer in the armed forces of -the United States during the present war, which
was read.
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Upon motion by Nass, second by Mrachek that the said resolution be
ad -opted as read,. and all voting in favor thereof', President Lemmon declared - the
said resolution duly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Yaeger introduced an Ordinance amending an -Ordinance entitled:,
"An' Ordinance regulating the installation, construction and maintenance of plumb-
ing, plumbing fixtures, private sewers and sewer connections within the City of
Rochester, Minnesota," same being Ordinance No. 43.3, which was given its first
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Upon motion by Mrachek, second -by Fryer and all voting in favor thereof
the rules were suspended and the said Ordinance was given its second reading.
Alderman Fryer introduced an Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled,
"An Ordinance to regulate the production, transportation, processing, handling,
sampling, examination, grading, labeling, regrading, and sale of milk -or milk
products; the inspection of dairy herds, dairies, and milk plants; the issuing a
(revocation of permits to milk producers and distributors; the placarding of res-
Itaurants and other establishments serving milk or milk products; and the fixing
Iof penalties," same being Ordinance No- 535, which was given its first reading.
Mayor Grassle recommended that a survey be made at this time to deter -
Imine what improvements might be necessary and could be set up as post-war projects
President Lemmon appointed the Council as a xkx committee of the whole to serve
with the Mayor in making the survey and plans for future improvements.
Mayor Grassle brought up the matter of changing the speed limits within
the City of Rochester to 20 miles per hour, and also the matter of heavy trucks
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traveling on.certain streets within the City limits, and President Lemmon
referred same to the Mayor, the Police Committee and the Chief. of Police.
Mayor Grassle. stated that the, Waters Conley -Company would, have to con-
struct a fence around their factory, and they requested permission to move the
sidewalk on First Avenue Northwest so the fencing could be installed.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by. Hanson the Waters Conley Company was
granted permission to move the sidewalk, providing that same would be replaced in
fits present location after the war.
Chief of Police, H.N. Tompkins, brought to .the attention of the Common
Council the matter.of repairs on,the roof of the police garage, and President
Lemmon referred same to the Public Grounds Committee, the Building Inspector, and
the Chief of Police.
Chief of the Fire Department, C. E. Ginther, stated that the •69th Annual
Convention of Fire Chiefs was to be held at Shakopee, Minnesota, June Sth, 9th,
and loth, and asked for permission for himself and two members of the Department
to attend.
Upon motion .by Mrachek, second by Hanson, the Fire Chief and two mem-
bers of the Department were given permission to attend.the Convention at the
expense of the City.
Upon motion by Fryer,second by Mrachek, $199.00 was appropriated for
the Mayor's Contingent Fund.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the meeting was adjourned until
June 18th, 1942, at 7: 30 o'clock P.M.
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