HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-1944. 336 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council.
of the City of Rochester Minnesota October 16 19 44 •
Minutes of an adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said
City on October 16, 1944.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Lemmon, Alderman Fryer, Kennedy,
Kjerner, McQuillan, Mrachek, and Yaeger. Absent:' None.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the minutes of the meeting of
!October 2, 1944 were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the placing of bituminous treatment on 8th Avenue Southeast from
1'4th Street Southeast to 245 feet south. There was no one present wishing to be
heard on the bituminous treatment of said street.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
'hearing on the placing of bituminous treatment on the North and South alley in
Block 39, Original Plat of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. There was no one
!present wishing to be heard on the bituminous treatment of said alley:_
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
'hearing on the placing of bituminous treatment on the North and South alley in ,
ii`Block 35, Original Plat of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. There was no one
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!,present wishing to be heard on the bituminous treatment of said alley,-..
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
!!hearing on the placing of bituminous treatment on 12th Avenue Southwest from
7th Street.Southwest to the City limits. There was no one present wishing to be
;heard on the bituminous tr-eatment of said street.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
(;hearing on the construction of a watermain'in Third Avenue Northwest from the
present hydrant to 700 feet North. Several residents on 3rd Avenue Northwest, or
their representatives, appeared at the -meeting, part of whom spoke in favor of
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(laying the watermain and also the construction of a sanitary sewer, while others
!,opposed the construction of one or both. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by
�:Mrachek, the matter was left in the hands of the Water Committee to report at the
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meeting of November 6, 1944. Later Alderman Kjerner withdrew his motion -and also
jlAlderman Mrachek withdrew his second. The bid of Wm. C. Fraser and Son in the
;amount of $2289.45 was received and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the
same was rejected. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the City Clerk was
instructed to return the certified check of Wm. C. Fraser & Son.
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by Kjerner, that the Common Council meet with the Public Utility Board to determine
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if possible whet type of water service should be installed in 3rd Avenue Northwes!
A request by the Board of Park Commissioners that the Common Council
meet with them to discuss .the advisability of including certain items in their
budget was read and the same was ord.ered placed on file,.
The following copy of a resolution adopted by'the Public Utility Board
was read and the same was ordered placed on file:.
"WHEREAS, on September 29, 1924, the Public U-tility Board paid to
the Rochester Milling Company, $39,683.96 for certain lands and water
rights- in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, and described in a deed
similar date, which deed is on file in the office of the City Clerk,
and
WHEREAS, under date of,September 14, 1931, the Public Utility Board
did by resolution ask the Common Council for authority to deed certain
portions of the said property to the Park Board of the said City, -but
due to Charter limitations this was never done but a mutual understanding
was reached placing said property under the jurisdiction of the said
Park Board, and
WHEREAS, certain improvements were made and.paid for from Park
Board Funds and certain lands known as the Karau Land Purchase and
described in the deed as the Adolph Doweidt property, and stipulated,
as an exception to the lands purchased from the Rochester Milling
Company property, were paid for from the general fund, and
WHEREAS, the amount of $39,693.96 was charged to and remains as
assets on the books of the Public Utility Department less, the amount
of $5,000.00 charged off as fair value of the old mill when it was
dismantled and torn down, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Public Utility Board that a
certain portion of the said property, as described in a "DESCRIPTION
OF PROPOSED SILVER —LAKE POWER DAM SITE" dated October 3, 1944, hereto
attached and a part of this resolution, be retained by the Public
Utility Board for -the purpose indicated, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the said Public Utility Board that
it would be for the best interest of the public if the remainder of
the property as described and that part not included in the .
description mentioned in the preceding paragraph, be placed under the
jurisdiction of the Park Board and that'the General Fund of the City
of Rochester be reimbursed for the monies spent for improvements and.
additional land purchases from the Park and General Funds of the City
of Rochester,
THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved that the amount of
$9,715.88 be and is hereby appropriated to the General Fund for
such improvements and additional lands as stipulated,,and
Be it and it is hereby further resolved that the properties
not included in " THE DESCRIPTION.OF PROPOSED SILVER LAKE POWER DAM
SITE" be and are hereby placed under the jurisdiction of the Park
Board with the stipulation that the Public Utility Board retain the
right to construct or install such conduits, water lines, or other
underground facilities as may be found necessary for the construction
and maintenance of the said proposed power plant.'
The request of the Rochester Bus Line for permission to install temporar
gasoline pumps at the new garage which they are'planning on constructing on 1st
Avenue Northwest was read and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Kennedy, permissio
Iwas granted for a temporary installation of the gasoline pumps, not to -exceed one
1year.
The resignation of Mr. Arleigh C. Smith as City Engineer effective on
November 15, 1944 was read and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Fryer, the same
Iwas accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to notify him of the action taken
1by the Common -Council.
The applications of Oscar A. Maier and A. L. Benschoter for Drivers
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License were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the licenses
were granted.
The application of R. W. Donaldson for a cigarette license was read
and upon motion by Yaeger-, second by Mrachek, the license was granted.
The application of.John W. Mellor for Journeyman Electricians License
was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Mrachek, the license was granted.
The application of Kris Nielson for license to move three buildings was
read and upon motion by Mrachek, second by Kjerner, the same was granted.
The applications of R. W. Donaldson, W. E. Just and Sam Francis to sell',
1soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Yaeger, the
licenses were granted.
The application of W. E. Just for the transfer of "Off Sale" 3.2-licens
No. 965 was read and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Fryer, the transfer was
granted.
The surety bond of E. C. Johnson in the amount of $1000.00 with the
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety was read and upon motion by Mrachek,
second by Kjerner, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was
ordered that the same be placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
October 7, 1944 showing total criminal fines -and costs collected $225.60, civil
fees received $.25, and conciliation court fees $2.50; and for the week ended
October 14, 1944 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $340.62, civil
Ijfees received, $7.60, and conciliation court fees, $.50, were each read and havino
been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the
same be placed on file.
The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the Common Council take
steps to build a permanent training tower or an addition to the Fire Department
(building to house same was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the
same was approved.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, the Fire Committee was
ilinstructed to make a study of the equipment needed for a training tower and to
'have plans and specifications prepared for same.
The report of expenditures from the City Engineer's Payroll for the
�,month of September, 1944 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's trial balance for the month of September, 1944 was
read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of September, 1944
showing 275 private loads weighed and total receipts of $27.50 was read and
President Lemmon referred same to the Finance Committee.
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A statement of receipts and disbursements in the Park Improvement Fund
during the month of September, 1944 was read and the same was ordered placed on -
file.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting eight public dance
permits to the Whitlock Sonnenberg Post #1215 V. F. W.., which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, 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 ordering a second hearing on the
placing of bituminous treatment on Twelfth Avenue Southwest from Seventh Street
Aouthwest, south to the City limits, 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 Fryer introduced a resolution ordering a second hearing on the
placing of bituminous treatment on the North and South alley in Block 35, Origina:
Plat of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $3375.73 from thi
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Park Improvement Fund for transfer
of funds to make same available for the payment of principal and interest due on
Soldiers Field swimming pool, 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.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution adopting plans,•specifications,
and estimate of cost and ordering bids for bituminous -treatment of 12th Avenue
Southwest from 7th Street Southwest to the City limits, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution adopting plans, -specifications,
and estimate of cost and ordering bids for bituminous treatment of Block 35, the
alley running north and south, of the Original Plat, 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
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $449.90 from the
F. E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made'to General Playground
Equipment, which was read.
�I Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
I' adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, 'resident Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $461.92 from the,
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Park Improvement Fund, $73.20 from the Lighting. Fund and $18.32 from the F. E.
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('Williams Estate Fund, and ordering payment made to City of Rochester Utilities,
which was read.
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Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
Isaid.resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kerner introduced a resolution appropriating $776.53 from they
I'Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Street and Alley Fund,
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which was read.
Upon motion by.Kennedy, 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 McQuillan introduced a.resolution appropriating $166.49 from
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'the Park Improvement Fund and $57.41 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment
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Imade to City of. Rochester Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by McQuillan, that the said resolution bel
(,adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman McQuillan introduced a resolution appropriating $296.96 from
IIthe General Fund and ordering payment made to Chicago & North Western Railway,
;which was read.
Upon motion by Mrachek, second by McQuillan, that the said resolution
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,said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $402.68 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Standard 011 Company for cutback asphalt,
;which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
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as read, and in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared
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,said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $224.70.from the
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General Fund and $27'4.3,1 from the, -Street & All-ey Fund and ordering payment made
to Morse Brothers, which was read.
-Upon motion by Kjerner., second by McQuillan, that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared th!
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Mrachek introduced a resolution appropriating $1213.50 from th,
General Fund, $15.75, from the Sewer. Fund and $918.13 from. the Street. & Alley
Fund and ordering payment. made. to. the Street and Alley Fund for use of equipment,
which was read..
Upon motion by Kennedy,, 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 Mrachek introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted
by the Public Utility Board, -which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as. read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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 on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund:. Peoples Natural Gas Co., $7.29; City of Rochest
P. U., $13.92; Rochester Electric Co., $3.50; The Pure Oil Co.,.$2.25; Wm. Behnkez
$2.50; Adams, $5,80; Hack & Goetting Co., $15.00; Quality Print Shop, $1.75;
Olmsted County Business Men's Association, $4.-20; Rochester.Paper Supply, $3.95;
Schmidt Printing Co., $5.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. , . $6.00; .Keuffel & Esser
Co-, $10. 71; Arleigh C. Smith, $24- 50; Callaghan & Company, $12.00; P. F. Donovan,
$27.45; Rochester Post Bulletin, $179.20; N. W. Bell Telephone -Co., $93. 55;, Co-op.
Oil Company, $45.00; Kruger's Woodwork Co., $10.00; Jensen Hardware, $1.13;-
Quality.Print Shop, $15,90; N..W. Bell Telephone Co., $8.00; Pruetts, $3.57;
Southern Minnesota Supply Co., $10.41; Postier & Eggers Co., $. 75; Cranston
Typewriters, $15.15; Bud's Conoco Station, $3.66; Barbes Cafe,-$18.00; Western'
Union, $2.31; Rochester Body.& Fender Works, $21.25; Mosing Engraving Service,
$.5.52; Boynton Hagaman, $50.00; Hanson Hardware Co., $1. 20; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.
$6. 50; Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co., $4.05; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $2. 00;
Roche.ster Electric Co., $9.70; Darrell Sanford, $55.72; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$• 75.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $13.07; The Sanitary
Co-, $1.75.; Witte Transportation Co., $.75; National Bushing & Parts, $13.94;
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Firestone Stores, $1.00; The Galion Iron Works Co., $51.33; Allen Lloyd Co., $2.1 11;
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Southern Minnesota Supply Co., $5.22; Frank Fordham, $69.5.9; General Fund, $5.6o,
Art Dornack, $49.601 Jensen Hardware, $2.25;
From the Sewer Fund: Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co., $44.80;
Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works, $5.75; John J. Cook, $57.90; City of Rochester,
P. U. , $94.60; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. ,. $5. 75; i
From the Fire Protection Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $8.60; The
Sanitary Co., $1.65; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $2.00; Rochester Electric Co.,
$58.36; Roy E. Ginther, $91.90; H. V. Smith & Co ., $4.50; Model Laundry,$64.40;i •
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Rochester Soft Water Service, $3. 50; Railway Express Agency, $2.44; So cony
Vacuum Oil Co., $SO.55; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $1.75; Rochester Iron Works,$4.80
From the Park Improvement Fund: National Bushing & Parts, $2.26; City
of Rochester, $28.80; Marigold Dairies, $1.71; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $46. 23;
Pruetts Laundry, $13.64; Schmidt Printing Co., $7.85; Joan K. Johnson, $3,00;
Lt. Sidney Miller, $2.00; Foss Refrigeration, $2.00; Woodhouse Brothers, $22.20;
Worthington Mower Co., $39.00; Toro Manufacturing Co., $8.97; Foster Electric,
$4. 85; American Institute .Park Exec., $25.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $4. 75;
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Wallace & Tiernan, $7.81; R. B. Compto.n,.$91.15; Universal Motors, $1.65; Alpek
Sheet Metal, $7.20; Williams & Carr, $25.00; Rochester Paper Supply, $19.15;
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Globe Ticket Company, $58.89; Gateway City Transfer, $.60; Railway Express,
$3.96; National Bushing & Parts, $4.08; Publishers, Ice & Refrigeration, $3.00;
Schilling Paper Co., $37.82; Gordon Yaeger, $12.85; Velie Ryan, Inc.,, $61. 60;
Pure Paint Co., $18.62.
From the L,ghting Fund: City of Rochester,. P. U., $2.40...
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: A. B. Brown Insurance, $1.80;
Pure Paint Company, $1.30.
Mayor Grassle made a brief report on the regional meeting of the
League of Minnesota Municipalities which was held at Chatfield on October 10;
1944.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner,•Mr. Kenneth L. Hansen, was
appointed as acting City Engineer until such time as an engineer is appointed by
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the Common Council.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner,, the Street & Alley Committee
was authorized to interview applicants for the position of City Engineer for the
City of Rochester.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the.meeting was adjourned.
City Clerk
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