HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1945406 Record -{of Official .Proceedings.. of the Common.:,Council
f the City of Rochester Minnesota An r i 1 2 19 - •
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall in said City,
ion April 2, 1945.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: President Lemmon, Alderman Fryer, Kennedy,
Kjerner, McQuillan, Narveson and Yaeger. Absent:. None.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the minutes of the meeting
of March 26, 1545 were approved.
In a short address to the Mayor and the Common Council, President
Lemmon welcomed Alderman Narveson to the office of Alderman of the Third Ward and
expressed his appreciation to all members of the Council for the cooperation he
received from them during the past year. He then read the following commur_icatioi
April 2, 1945
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I appoint the Members of the Common Council as
Members of the various Council Committees for
1945-1946:
The first names appearing on each Committee to
be Chairman of that Committee.
STREET &: ALLEY COMMITTEE: S. Smith Fryer,Austin A.
Kennedy and Howard L. Narveson.
SEWER COMMITTEE: Austin A. Kennedy, Claude H. McQuillan,
and Carl B. Kjerner
FINANCE COMMITTEE: John A. Yaeger, Austin A. Kennedy,
and Claude H. McQuillan.
POLICE COMMITTEE: Carl B. Kjerner, S. Smith Fryer, and
John A. Yaeger
PUBLIC GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Howard L. Narveson, Austin A.
Kennedy and S. Smith Fryer.
FIRE COMMITTEE: Claude H. McQuillan, Carl B. Kjerner and
John A. Yaeger.
LIGHTING COMMITTEE: John A. Yaeger, Howard L. Narveson
and Carl B. Kjerner.
LICENSE COMMITTEE: Howard L. Narveson, John A. Yaeger and
.,Ia.ude H. McQuillan.
WATER COMMITTEE: Carl B. Kjerner, Howard L. Narveson, and
John A. Yaeger.
INSURANCE COMI•IITTEE: Carl B. Kjerner, He .,,ard L. IvTa rveson,
and Austin A. Kennedy.
PURCHASING COMMITTEE: Austin A. Kennedy, Carl B. Kjerner,
and Howard L. Narveson..
SURVEY COMMITTEE: S. Smith Fryer, Austin A. Kennedy and
Claude H. McQuillan.
TAX COMMITTEE: S. Smith Fryer, Claude H. McQuillan, and
John A. Yaeger.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Claude H. McQuillan, Austin A. Kennedy,
and S. Smith Fryer.
Respectfully submitted,
John T. Lemmon
President of the Common Coun^il
President Lemmon then introduced Mayor Paul A. Grassle who in an
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address to the Common Council and those present welcomed Alderman Narveson as a
member of the Common Council and recommended that plans for the adoption of a new;
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Charter be continued; that proposed construction -plans for a new Sewage Dieposal
Plant, a warehouse., a new bridge and a highway through the City be completed;
that further study be made of traffic regulations including the installation of
parking meters and that more adequate quarters for the police department be
planned. Among other recommendations made was the appointment of a forester for
the care of trees on the streets of'the city, the adoption of an ordinance
providing for the removal of snow from certain walks and the drilling of wells
• within the limits of the City. He then announced the appointment of the followin
board members: to the Public Utility Board, Carl W. Oesterreich; to the Board of
Park Commissioners, James M. O'Connor, Commissioner at Large and E. H. Klopp as
I Commissioner from the second ward; to the Board of Public Health and welfare,
t_ Mrs. N. W. Barker, Dr. J. S. Lundy and F. F. Palen; to the Zoning Board, Leo C.
Anderson and Harold Whiting; to the Police Civil Service Commission, J. J.
Adamson; and City Weed Inspector, Peter F. Donovan.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the Mayor's appointments to
the above Boards were approved.
Alderman Kennedy introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WTHEREAS, It is deemed expedient and necessary that the Common Counci
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, adopt rules of order for the conduct of its
business, and
"WHEREAS, A cony of Robert's Rules of Order (revised) of the 1915
Copyright, is before this Common Council;
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota:
That the said Robert's Rules of Order be adopted by this Common Council
as rules of order for the conduct of its business.."
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 Fryer introduced the following resolution which was read:
"Be it resolved. by the Common Council of the City of F.ochester,
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That the said Common Council of. the City of Rochester, Minnesota.,
hereby adopts the following rules and regulations for the order of business of
said Common Council:
1. Roll Call. The Roll call of the Common Council shall be had and
taken in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members, except
that the name of the President -of the Common Council shall be called only at the
first roll call 'of each meeting and then'af,ter that, at that meeting, only in
case of a tie vote when his name shall be called and vote taken after the
expression of each of the other members of said Common Council, or when a. 5/7
vote is required.
2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting.
3. At first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees.
4. Public hearings.
5. Reading of petitions a.,nd communications.
6. Reports of committees. All reports of committees shall hereafte
be made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by said Common Council.
7. Unfinished business.
S. Resolutions and ordinances.
9. Bills and clairr.s.
10. Adjournment."
Upon motion by Yaeger, 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.
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The application of F. R. Finch for reappointment to the office of City
Clerk was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Narveson, F. R. Finch was
appointed City Clerk for the ensuing official year.
The application of Francis J. Magnuson for reappointment to the office
of City Engineer was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, Francis J
Magnuson was appointed City Engineer for the ensuing official year.
The application of Desmond B. Hunt for reappointment as City Attorney
was read, and upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, Desmond B. Hunt was
appointed City Attorney for the ensuing official year.
The application of Garnet Spring for reappointment.to the office of
Building and Plumbing Inspector was read, and upon motion by Narveson, second by
Fryer, Garnet Spring was appointed Building and Plumbing Inspector for the
ensuing official year.
The application of Paul T. Plantz for rea.ppointrlent to the office of
Electrical Inspector was read, and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Yaeger,
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Paul T. Plantz was appointed Electrical Inspector.for the ensuing official year.
The application of Miss Flora C. Anderson.for reappointment as
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stenographer for the Chief of Police, Juvenile Officer and City Attorney was
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read; and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, Miss Flora C. Anderson was
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appointed stenographer for the Chief of Police, Juvenile Officer and City Attorner
for the ensuing official year.
The application of C. A. Cottingham for reappointment as city
weighmaster was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Narveson, C. A.
Cottingham was appointed City Weigh.master for the ensuing official year.
The application of Mark E. Blanchard for reappointment as City painter
was read and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Kjerner, Mark E. Blanchard was
appointed City painter for the ensuing official year.
The application of Peter D. Claude for reappointment as First
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Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds ea.s read and upon motion by !
Narveson, second by'Kjerner, Peter D. Claude was appointed First Assistant
Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds for the ensuing official year.
The application of Paul Dornack for reappointment as Second Assistant
Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds was read and upon motion by Fryer, second
�i by Yaeger, Paul Dorr_a.ek was appointed Second Assistant Superintendent of the
i Dumping Grounds for the ensuing official year.
The application of Alfred Dewar for reappointment as assistant custodian
of the City Hall Building was read and upon motion by fryer, second by Narveson,
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I' Alfred Dewar was appointed assistant custodian of the City Hall Building for the I'
ensuing official year.
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The application of Darrell Sanford for reappointment as City Scavenger
land Dog Catcher was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, Darrell
(Sanford was appointed -as City Scavenger and Dog Catcher for the ensuing official
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The application of C. E. Ginther for reappointment to the office of
lFirewarden was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, C. E. Ginther
was appointed as Firewarder. for the ensuing official year..
The applications of Harvey Loucks and Paul W. Sandberg for appointment
las assistant -custodians of the City Hall building were read"and upon motion by
Fryer, second by Kjerner, Harvey Loucks and Paul W. Sandberg were appointed
assistant custodians of the City Fall building for the ensuing official year.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, one half of the rentals
collected for the community room rentals are to be divided equally between the
three assistant custodians.
The recommendation of the City Engineer that 19 men be employed in
the City Engi-jeer's Depa.rtm,ent and that these men each work 2172 hours per year
(was read -and upon motion by Fryer, second by Narveson, the said recommendation wai
j a.pproved.
A petition that the zoning classification of the west 267 ft. of Lot
39, in Auditor's Plat "A" -of the City of Rochester be changed from residential
zone to commercial, so as to permit the construction thereon of a commercial
garage, size 48 ft. x 42 ft., the said petition being presented to the Common
Council by more than fifty percent of the owners of frontage on 9.th Avenue S. E.
between 9th and 3th.Streets_. Southeast, was read. The following is a. list of
those who signed the petition which upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, was
referred -to the Board of Zoning: Harriet Guyse, Joseph Gruntner, S. 0. Enevold
Jos. Groszbach, Mr. &P.irs. Joseph Lvnaugh, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Willis, Mr. & Mrs.
Perry Beach, Alvin A. Pudwell, Wm. & Pose Fitzer, Mrs. L. C. Horton, Mrs. Sarah
Smith, Flora & Josephine Peters, Vernon C. Cole and Mr. & Mrs. S. B. Woodward.
A communication from Walter H. Wheeler, Engineer stating that he had
met leith the Minnesota. Department of Highways and a respresentative of the Public
Roads Administration to go over the preliminary plans and outline specifications
for the proposed Bridge over the Zumbro river and stating further that he now
wished to present his preliminary plans to the Council on April 5th or 6th if
convenient, was read. A -.-motion was made by Fryer, second by Kjerner, and all
voting in favor thereof, that the Common Council meet with Mr. Wheeler at 7:30
o'clock P.M. on Friday, April 6, 1945.
A letter from the Minnesota Department of Health, Division of
Sanitation setting forth their recommendations for the proposed Sewage Disposal
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IPla.nt at Rochester, as to plant location, treatment proposed, other industrial
wastes amd design data, was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be
Iplaced on file.
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A letter from Harold H. Crawford and Peter P. Bross, Associate Architects
;transmitting -plans and specifications for the proposed Fire Drill Tower was read
and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the plans and specifications were
;accepted and ordered placed on file.
The following communication from the Izaak Walton League was read and
the same was ordered placed on file:
"City Council
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Izaak Walton League have directed that i write
you expressing the sincere thanks of the League for
your kindness and consideration in the additional
land transaction.
Yours truly,
J.G.Perry, Secretary"
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended �
March 31, 1945 showing criminal fines and costs collected $366.00, civil fees �I
treceived, C was read and having been reviousl approved b the City Attorney,',
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President Lemmon ordered that same be placed on file.
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The City Engineer's Annual Report covering the period from April 1, 1944,
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�.to April 1, 1945 was read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be.placed onl
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The report of expenditures from the City Engineer's payroll for the
month of March, 1945 was read and President Lemmon ordered that some be placed on
f ile.
The report of the of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month
of March, 1945 showing building permits issued $78.00 and plumbing permits issued
!$55.00 wa.s read and President Lemmon referred same to the Finance Committee.
The report of the Electrical Inspector for the month of March, 1945
showing electrical permits issued $22.00 was read and President Lemmon referred
same to the Finance Committee.
The matter of extra pay to employees who do not take vacations was
discussed, and a motion was made by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, and all voting in
'favor thereof, that the payment of extra. time to those employees who do not .take
vacations be discontinued and that the Council go on record as being in favor of
�iemployees taking their regular vacations during the fiscal year.
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The official bonds of Arnold M. Nelson and Harry N. Tompkins each in
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('the sum of $1000.00 and Paul W. Sandberg, Ivan B. Boyd, Enoch Dison, Richard
�Nietz, Carlton E. Anderson, Hyatt D. Frost, Axel W.-Moberg, George E. Rohde,
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(Harold A. Hoffman, Roy C. Lovejoy, Albert J. Kos, Harry Loucks, each in the sum
of $500.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York as surety; Eldin
Holtorf, Berlin Mewhorter, Orville Rowland, Lavern Lind, Arnold Wilke, Frank S.
Halloran, Irvin J. Renning, Lynn D. Peeler, Andrew J. McCrudden, Arnold Anderson,
Dallas Nield each in the sum of $500.00 with the Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity
Company as surety; Bruce Gillis, Thomas Slatterly and Knute C. Clson each in the
sum of $500.00 with the National Surety Corporation as surety;.Willia.m Helmkay
in the sum of $500.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety; and Theo. H.
Tollefson in the sum of $50,000.00 with the Globe Indemnity Company as surety;
And the License. Bonds of Joe Daly, Ernest.C. Schahet, Laura A. Grassle
each in the sum of $'_3000.00 with American Surety Company of New York as surety;
in the sum of $1000.00 and
Wm. Hagedorn/, B.P.O.E. Elk's Club, Jerry Reichert, Louis Golod, .Gus Anton,
Morey Kitzman, Mrs. Arthur Glasenapp, Fraternal Order of Eagles, M. J. Donahue,
G. .H. Glin-ke, Harry Drosos, each in the sum of $3000.00 with the Western Surety
Company as surety;Carl M. Mogen in the sum of $3000.00 with the Seaborad Surety
Company as surety; George H. Popple, J. A. Daly, and L. F. Milostan each in the
sum of $1000.00 with the National Surety Corporation as surety; John H. Engel in
the sum of $1000.00 with the Employer's•Liability Assurance Corporation as surety;
T. H. Johansen in the sum of $1000.00 with the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company as
surety; Peter J. Brown in the sum of $1000.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty, Company
a s surety; Frances A-. Meyers in the sum of $'3000.00 with the St. Paul Mercury
Indemnity Company as surety; and Maass & McAndrew Co., Inc. in the sum of $1000.0(
with the National Surety Corporation as surety, were each read, and upon motion b`
Fryer, second by Kennedy, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted
and it, was ordered that same be placed on file.
Automobile Policy No. LA.7236 written by The New Amsterdam Casualty Co.
insuring lq Yellow Cabs, the coverages being as follows; Limits of liability,
$10,000.00 for each person, limits of liability, $20,000..00 for each accident,
and property damage, $5,000.00 for each accident, was read and upon motion by
Fryer, second by Kjerner,=the same was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the City Clerk and City
Attorney were instructed to draw a resolution of appreciation for the services
rendered by Mr. Harold J. Mrachek as Alderman of the third ward.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, Mr. Frank Harrington was
reappointed as a member of the Fire Civil Service Commission.
The applications for license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "On
Sale" of Clayton D. Lyke, Harry Belmont, Gerald Ryan, William Shea, George A.
Gra.en, James Alex, Harry Margellos, Anna Houdek, Lillian D. McCarthy, Claude
Bremer, Carl Person, Walter H. Gleason, E. G. Chapman, Clarence Herber, A. S.
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Bourassa and Don Cunningham were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second by
'Kjerner, the licenses were granted.
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The applications of Dorothy Ha.gema.n and Mildred Lewis for license to
!sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "On Sale" and "Off Sale", were each read and
upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the licenses were granted. 11
The applications for license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "Offl
Sal -ell of Clayton D. Lyke, Joe Angelici, Harry Belmont, Joe Settimi, Robert
Donaldson, William Thompson, Morton Emmons, Wesley J. Nilliams; Mike PR. Sullivan,
Gerald Ryan, Roy Hocking, Carl Theel, Alvin W. Hein, F. H. Coors, Mrs. George
Henke, William Shea, George A. Graen, Emma Lee, William Hocking, James Alex,
Harry Margellos, George B. Tauer, Anna Houdek, H. C. Lewis, Lillian McCarthy,
Carl Person, C. R. Jensen, Donald L. 11artig, Kenneth Silker, E. G. Chapman,
Walter H. Gleason, Clarence Herber, A. S. Bourassa and Don Cunningham, were each
read and upon motion by Narveson, second by Kennedy, the .licenses were granted. -
The applications of Claude Bremer and Fred W. Oesterreich for license
jto operate a. bowling alley were each read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
,McQuillan_, the licenses were granted.
The applications of the Rochester Bus Line for license to operate 15
buses was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Narveson, the licenses were
granted.
The applications for Driver's License of Morris Glasgall and Ralph D.
Vale were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the licenses
were granted.
The applications for cigarette licenses of Harold Weinhcld, Don
Cunningham, A. S. Bourassa, Elk's Club, Clarence Herber, Michael Caffes, Ernest
Predmore, M. J. Myrow, E. G. Chapman, Walter H. Gleason, Hotel Carlton, Kenneth
Silker, Donald L. Martig, Gus Anton, Morey Kitzman, Kenneth Vail, Carl Person,
-Claude Bremer, Lillian D. McCarthy, Fred W. Oesterreich (3), Ernest C. Schacht,
IH. C. Lewis, Anna HI,udek, Jerry Reichert, George B. Tauer,'Great Atlantic &
(Pacific Tea. Company, Mildred Lewis & Dorothy Hageman, Harry Margellos, James Alex
'William E. Hocking, Joseph Daly, John Sageotis, Pete Anton, Harry Drosos, Emma Leo,
�IJ. D. Pougiales, George A. Graen, Earl Leaf, National Tea Company, Barkalow Bros(2)
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Myron M. Reeve, William Shea, Wilkens Grocery, Mrs. George Henke, F. H. Coors,
iAlvin W. Hein, Carl Theel, Roy Hocking, Gerald Ryan, G. H. Glinke, Red Owl Stores;
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IiFrances A. Meyers, James Miller, Wesley J. Williams, Mike M. Sullivan, Robert
'Donaldson, Fraternal Order of Eagles, M J. Donahue, Carl M. Mogen, Osco Drug,
:!A. C. Cha.foulias, Joe Settimi, Don Emerson, Guido Capriotti, Carroll Silker, Harry
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,Belmont, Joe Angelici,-Clayton D. Lyke a.nd.Arthur A. Westphal were each read and
upon motion by Narveson, second by Kjerner, the licenses were granted.
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The applications of Bernard Lumelsky and 3emel Bros. for Junk Dealers
License were each read and upon motion by McQuillan, second_ by Kjerner, the same
were referred to the License Committee.
The applications of Ernest C. Schacht, Jerry Reichert, Joseph Daly
Cora G1a.senapp, .Carl Mogen, M. J. Donahue, Fraternal Order of Eagles, G. H.
Glinke, Harry Drosos, Frances A. Meyers,, B.P.O.E.. Elk's Club, Gus Anton, Louis
Golod, Hotel Carlton and Morey Kitzman for license to sell intoxicating liquors
"On Sale" were each read- and upon motion byMcQuilla.n, second by Narveson, and all
voting in favor' thereof, the licenses were granted.
The application of Fred W; Oesterreich for "On Sale" hard liquor licens
was read and the motion was made by Yaeger, second by Narveson, and all voting in
favor thereof., that the license be not granted and authorizing the return of his
f ee.
!- The applications of Wm. Hagedorn, E. C. Johnson, Peter Brown, George H.I
Popple, T. H. Johansen, Maass & McAndrew and L. F. Milostan for Master Plumber's
License were each .read and upon motion by Kjer-ner, second by nennedy, the license
were ;ranted.
The applications of Mel J. Fa.irley, F. J. Richard Maa.ss, Eilerth Amdahl
John A. Marsh, Walter Biegel, Carl G. Meyers, Wm. Schellin, George Bailey, Allen
C.Jacobson, Herman F. Gerth, Joseph Gruntner and Reidar E. Pederson for Journeyma'
Plumber's License were each read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy,
the licenses were granted.
The following a.pplicatio.ns for license to orera.te a Pool Hall were each
read: Don Cunningham (6 tables), Walter H. Gleason (5 tables), Fred 1-1. Oesterrei
(9 tables), and Harry Belmont (6 tables). Upon motion by Kennedy, second by
Fryer, the licenses were granted.
The application of Leonard V. Gilday for license to operate a Popcorn
Vending was read and upon motion'by Narveson, second by Kjerner; the license was
granted.
Upon motion.by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the following sign permits were
granted: Collins Produce Co., N. W. Bell Telephone Co.(18), Pantry Grocery,
Purity Diner, Black's Billiard Parlor, Queen City Creamery, Rite Way Radio S'ervic
Railway Express Agency (2), Bills Taylor Shop, Art Westphal, Shorty's Bar & Cafe,
Liberty Cafe, North Star Bar, Kirk' s Gift Shop, Town Talk Cafe, Die ter' s Cigar.
Store, Riverside Lunch, C. E. Mosing, Clara's Beauty Shop, Boardman's Ice Cream,
(Modern Broadway Market, Kentucky Liquor Store, Zellers Cash Market, Standard Oil
Co. (3), John Sageotis, Phillips Petroleum Co.(3), Mid Continent Petroleum Co.(5)
Avalon Motel, Donaldson Grocery, Hotel Fra.ncis, Lucy Wilder Book Shop, Cook Hotel
The Green Parrot Cafe, Community Oil Co.(2), Orr's Jewelry Store, Jensen Hardware
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Huey's Liquor Store, The Brecrwald, Alvin W. Hein, Osco Drug Co., Gillespie
Beauty Shop, Metropolitan Liquor Store, Eagles Club, Joseph Cunderla, B. W.
Wilber, Desoto Creamer & Produce Co.., Metz Jewelry Store, Shears Place, Roxy
Bar(2), Snack Shop, Rabe's Liens Wear, The Boston Shine Parlor, North Crystal
'Lunch, Woodhouse Bros., DeLuxe Beauty Shop, Cook hotel Barber Shop, First
;National Bank, Dr. Vilett, Thompson Star Tourist Cabins, (2), Dew Drop Inn,
l Ann Kunowsky, Normandy Bar & Cafe, Rochester Body & Fpnder(2), 0 & B Shoe Store,
NRrthern Hotel, Palm Garden(2), Kelly Furniture Store, F. J. Paine(2), Rochester
Dairy Co, Mitchell Lee Grocery, Thrifty Drug Store, Kling Music Co,.
And Rochester Table Supply, Hanny's Yen's Wear, South Crystal Lunch,
East Center Street Barber Shop, H. C. Winkle, Christian Science Reading Room,
Monte's Gift Shop, Fred W. Oesterreich, Anna M. Oesterreich, Fred W. Oesterreich,
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Buur Rug Service, The Kahler Corpora.tion(3), Hotel Nuville, The Pure Oil Co.(.3),
Texaco Service Store(4), South Bdwy Texaco Service, Hotel Linden, Family Loan Co.
Roy's Grocery, Max Shapiro, Benel's Tourist Cabins, Rochester Loan Co., Wagoner
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Hotel, Nelson Tire Service(3), Bdwy. Stove & Furniture Exchange, Postier & Eggers(.2),
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Recreation Alley(2), Coast to Coast Store(2), Graen Cigar & Liquor Store, UniversI'al
Motors(5), Hack & Bessner(2), Belmont Billiards, Martin Hotel, Dr. J. E. Crewe,
Lloyd H�tel(2), Rochester Plumbing & Heating, Dr. Sheridan, Rochester Production
Credit Corp., Post Bulletin, Postier & Eggers(.2), Clements Chevrolet Co.(2), Weber
& Judd Co.(3), Dr. F. D. Smith, Belmont Billiards, Watson Hotel, Antons Cafe,
Rochester Gospel Tabernacle, Buddy's Cafe, Hotel Brown,.United Service Motors,
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Maurice Alexander (2), Hanny's Men's Wear, Twentyman's Lunch, Modern Broadway
Market, Carl A. Theel, Heidelberg Cafe, Wilkens Grocery, LeRoy Shane, Bob's
Liquor Store, Rochester Dry Cleaners, Princess Cafe, Joe Kubis, Commercial Bar, ii
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The ByLo Grocery, The Rochester Hotel, Rochester. Eat Shop, P4ggly Wiggly(2),
(Shell Oil Comnany(3), Clayton Hotel, Thurb.ers Cafe, Parkhill Bros., Henry Blickle�;
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'Rommel Hotel, The Samaritan Hotel, Swarts Bros., Capitol Eat Shop, Candy house, I'
W. W. Lawlers Dry Cleaners, Olmsted County Business Men's Assn. Milton Hotel,
'Dr. Armin Settler, Milton Hotel, Rochester Liquor Supply Co., Modern Beauty Shop,I
Hotel Delano, Gamble Stores, Kersten Furs, Mobil. Service Station, Nicols Dean &
I Gregg, Dr. A. A. Thorson, Rochester Electric Shop, Mogens Bar, Fratzke Bros.
Hardware(2), Cooperative Oil Co., Hutchins Hotel, Hagens Market, Williams Motor
Co.(g), Gus& Bar, Botsford Lumber Co.(2), Dotty Dunn Hat Shop, Red 0wl Store,
Joy Bros. Motor Car Co.(2), Eagle Drug Stcre(4), Star Laundry, The Pantry Lunch,
Yellow Cab Company, Gerald Ryan, East Side Grocery, Barbes Cafe, Hutchins Hotel,
Richmonds Bootery, Al Farnhams Barber Shop, Bell Restaurant, Holland Food Shop,
Furnstal & Swanger, Central Hotel, Jefferson Transportation Co., Cronin's Men's
Shop, Hall Oil Co.(2), Walker Beauty Shop, Hollywood Bar(2), Ellis Motor Co. (111,
R.N.A. News Stand, Foster Electric Co., Cranston Typewriters, Rochester Chamber o
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Commerce (2), Andy's Liquor Store, Gus Hargesheimer, Reeve's Drug Store, The
Kruse Co.(2), Cooperative Oil Co., Uorman Hote1(2), Hotel Arthur (2), Royal Shoe
Re-pair(2), Black Hawk Grocery(2), Esther's Flower Shop,Cities Service Oil Co.(3)II
Lillians Coffee Shop, Anna Houdek, Metropolitan Billiards(2), Plein'Service
Station(2), Lauretta's:Beauty Shop(2), Jung's Quality Shop, Bob's Bakery(2),
Rochester Athletic Club, H. J. Wernecke Grocery, Commercial Refrigeration,
Mortenson Motor Co.(2), Dr. W. E. Cotton, Cutshall Studio, Rubensteins Furniture,
Singer Sewing Machine Co. Broadway Bar, Rod Mahoney(2), Tauers Store, Ole's Bar,
Jims Record Shop, Morey's Bar & Cafe, Gopher Liquor Store, Modern Drapery Shop,
Mac's Grocery, Continental Oil Co.(2), and Home Cleaners (2).
The applications for soft drink licenses of Joe Settimi, Clayton D.
Lyke, A. C. Burgan, Cora. Glasenapp, Frances Meyers, Harry Belmont, Ca.rrol Silker,
Don Emerson, Andrew C. Chafoulias, Guido Capriotti, Eagles Lodge, Carl ia. Mogen,
M. J. Donahue, Robert Donaldson, James Miller, G. H. Glinke, Wesley J. Williams,
Mike M. Sullivan, Gerald Ryan, Roy Hocking, Carl Theel, Alvin W. Hein, F.H. Coors
Mrs. George Henke, Charles Wilkens, William Shea, Myron Reeves, National Tea Co.,il
George A. Graen, Emma Lee, J. D. Pougiales, John Sageotis, Harry D,.osos, Joseph
Daly, William Hocking, Pete Anton, James Alex, William Thompson, Harry Margellos,ll
Mildred Lewis & Dorothy Hagaman, George B: Tauer, Anna Houdek, H. C. Lewis,
Ernest Schacht, Fred W. Oesterreich(3), Lillian D. McCarthy, Claude Bremer, Carl
Person, Joe Angelici, Jerry Reichert, Kenneth Vail & Ray Stevens, Gus Anton,
Donald L. Marti&, Kenneth Silker, Hotel Carlton, Morris J. Myrow, Ernest PredmorE
Walter H. Gleason, Eugene Chapman, Michael Caff.es, Clarence Herber, A. S. Bourass
Don Cunningham and Morey Kitzman, were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second
by Kennedy, the licenses were granted.
The applications for taxi cab licenses of J. C. Adams (12) and
Yellow Cab Company (19) were each read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by
McQuillan, the licenses were granted.
The applications for tourist camp license of Kenneth Silker and William
Thompson were each read and upon motion by Fryer,, second by Kennedy, the licenses
were granted.
The applications of Walter H. Gleason, Myron M. Reeve and Mills
for vending machine licenses
Automatic Mdse. Corp4were each read and the same were referred to the License
Committee.
The applications of John H. Engel for Master Electrician's License,
Herbert Fordham for Journeyman Electricians License and Foster Electric Company
for Electrical Contractors License, were each read and upon motion by Fryer, secon
by Kennedy, the licenses were granted.
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Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the salaries of the City
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Clerk, at the sum of, $3900.00 -City, Engineer, $4500.00 City Attorney, $3000.00;
City Treasurer,. $2400.00; ' City Weighmaster, $1690.00; Assistant Custodians of the'
City Hall, one at $1860.00 and two at $1740.00, Assistant City Engineer, $2700.00
Foreman (Engr. Dept.) $2700.00, and Mechanic at Warehouse $2400.00, which was rea.
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 Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Building and Plumbing Inspector at $2520.00 per year for the ensuing official
year, which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and 9.11 voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Electrical Inspector at $2520.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which
!was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, that the said resolution be
ladopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
(said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Narveson introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
jCity Clerk's Stenographer at $1920.00 per year for the ensuing official year,
ehich 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 Narveson introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City
IClerk's second stenographer at $11140.00 per year for the ensuing official year,
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
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Narveson introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Cityl
!Engineer's secretary at $2040.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which
was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McQuillan introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
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Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President hemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McQuillan introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
stenographer for the Chief of Police, Juvenile Officer and City Attorney at
$1500.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by McQuillan, 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 fixing the salary of the
Judge of the Municipal Court at $3300.00 per year for the ensuing official year,
which was read.
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Upon motion by Fryer, 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 Kjerner introduced a. resolution fixing the salary of the Clerk
of the Municipal Court at $1620.00 per year for the ensuing official year, 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 Kjerner introduced a, resolution fixing the salary of the
Deputy Clerk of the Punicipal Court at $1440.00 per year for the ensuing official
year, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Chiefl
Operator at the Sewage Disposal Plant at $2220.00 per year and each of the
Assistant Operators at $2100.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which
was read.
Upon motion by Narveson, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $1690.00 and the Second
Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $1680.00 per year for the
ensuing official year, which was read.
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Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Narveson, 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.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution fixing the salary for the
painter at $2400.00 per year for the ensuing official year, which was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, 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 fixing the salary of the
Janitor at the old Library building, now used by the ration board, at $1080.00
per year for the ensuing official year, 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
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution authorizing the City Engineer
to employ 19 men on the monthly basis and fixing the salary not to exceed $165.00
per month, plus 5.00 a month for drivers, 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 Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City
iAssessor at the sum of $3900.00 per year,
1$2280.00per year and other deputies not to
`ensuing official year, which was read.
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exceed $160.00 per month, for the
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kennedy,
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'adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the I'
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman: Fryer introduced the following resolution which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota:
That the salary and compensation of the following members
of the Police Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota.,
hereinafter named be and the same are hereby fixed, set and
allowed as follows during the ensuing official year:
Chief of Police $3600.00 per year
AssIt Chief of Police $2700.00 per year
AssIt to Chief in charge
of the Police Dept. Records $2520.00 per year
Captains, each $2520.00 per year
Desk Sergeant, each $2280.00 per year
Detectives, each $2400.00 per year
Juvenile Officer $2520.00 per year.
Patrolmen with former
experience, each $2100.00 per year;
Provided that all policemen appointed who have not had
previous experience as policemen shall receive a salary and
compensation in the amount of $145.00 .for the 1st 6 mo.s;
$160.00 for the next 12 mos; and $175.00 maximum.
Such salaries and compensation shall be paid from the
General Fund of said City in equal monthly installments, one
half of the monthly salary and compensation being payable on
the 16th day of each month end the balance thereof on the
last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official
year."
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Upon motion. by Yaeger, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon dec�iared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced the following resolution which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Phinnesota:
That the yearly salary and compensation of the following
members and positions of the Fire Department of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota., hereinafter named, be and the same is
hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows, during the ensuing
official year:
Chief of Fire Department $3600.00 per year
Assistant Chiefs of Fire
Department, each $2700.00 per year
Captains, each $2520.00per year
Drivers of fire apparatus $2160.00 per year
Firemen with former
experience, each $2100.00 per year
Supt. of Fire Alaram System $ 120.00 per year
Provided that a.11 firemen appointed who have not had previous
experience as firemen, shall receive a salary and compensation in
the sum o,f W15.00 for the first 6 mos; $160.00 for the next 12
mos; and $175.00 maximum.
Said salary an,a compensation shall be paid from the Fire
Protection Fund, ,semi-monthly; one half of the monthly salary
and compensation being payable on the 16th day and the balance
thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the
ensuing official .year.
Passed and adopted by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, this 2nd day of April, A.D. 1945. "
Upon motion by Kj,erner, 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 the following resolu'ti'on which was read:
"WHEREAS, Section 7 of Ordinance No. 415,provides that the
Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota., on the first
Monday in April in each year, shall establish a minimum wage
scale for all public works for the ensuing official year:
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That for and during the official year following the passage
and adoption of this resolution all contracts hereinafter entered
into for the purpose of performing any work for the City of
Rochester, involving either new construction work or repair
on any roads, bridges, sewers, alley, parkways, buildings,
streets, or any other public wort: involving the improvement of
public property, shall be made upon the basis that the wages
paid skilled and unskilled labor shall not be less than the
following:
Asbestos Pipe Cover Worker
1.25
Auto Mechanic
1.00
Auto Mechanic Helper
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Boiler Maker
1.50
Boiler Maker Foreman
1.75
Boiler Maker Helper
1.371
Bricklayer
1.50
Bricklayer Foreman
1.60
Bricklayer Mixer
.85
Carpenter
1.25
Carpenter Foreman
1.35
Cement Finisher
1.00
Cement Finisher Foreman
1.10
Driller
.85
Dynamiter
1.00
Electrician
1.22
Electrician Foreman
1.47
Electf�ical_ Welder
1.25
Form Setter
1.00
Gas Shovel Engineer
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Grader Operators
.85
Hoisting Engineer
.80
Iron Worker (Erecting)
1.50
Iron Worker (Reinforcement)
1.50
Iron Worker Foreman
1.75
Jack Hammer
.85
Junior Engineer
1.00
Lather
1.25
Marble Setter
1.25
Marble Setter Helper
.80
Mixer Engineer
.80
Painter
1.15
Painter Foreman
1.25
Plasterer
1.37:1a
Plaster Foreman
1.50
Plasters Tender
1.00
Plumber
1.372
Plumber Foreman
1.50
Plumber's Helper
.80
Registered Engineer
1.50
Roller Engineer
.80
Roofer
1.10
Roofer Foreman
1.20
Roofer's Helper
.SO
Sewer Pipe Layer
.85
Sheet Metal Worker,
1.10
Sheet Metal Worker's Helper
.SO
Steam Fitter
1.372
Steam Fitter Foreman
1.50
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Steam Fitter's Helper
.80
Ii Steam Shovel Engineer
1.20
II Stone Mason
1.372
Terrazza Worker
1.00
Terrazza Worker's Helper
.80
Truck Driver
.85
Ij Welder
1. 37z
UNSKILLED LABOR
Common Laborer in. Park Works
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Building Common &
Construction Laborer
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Sub -Foreman
1.00
Teamsters with teams
1.50
L' Be it further resolved by the said Common
Council:
That the above scale shall not be in force
and effect unless
the number of hours of employment for the week
shall be fixed
at a. maximum of 44 hours, except Bricklayers,
Plasterers,
Carpenters, Plumbers and Electricians, whose
weekmsha.11 be
40 hours."
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Narveson,
that the said resolution be
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Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and a.dcpted.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the Council went on record asj
endorsing the rates to be approved by the War Labor Board and as favoring the
,.mount of the labor scale resolution to conform with the rates which %rill be
,approved by the War Labor Board.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $814- 72 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Cities Service Oil Company for 2 tank
(trucks of gasoline, which was read.
Upon motion by Narveson, 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 l-larveson introduced a resolution appropriating $386. 30 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to State of Minnesota., Commissioner
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of Taxation for inspection fee and state gas tax, which was read.
Upon motion. by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
a.dopted.as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McQuillan introduced a. resolution appropriating $864.0o ffom
the Fire. Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Harold H. Crawford and
Peter P. Bross, Associate Architects for plans and specifications for Fire Drill
Tower for Rochester Fire Department, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and a.11 voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and. adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a.resolution authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for being designated.as City repository for the year 1945,
,��ihi ch was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, that the said resolution.be
adopted as read, and ell voting in favo.r thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution c'V_l passed and. adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution ordering bids for official
printing and publications during 1945-.1946, 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.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the City Attorney was
instructed to dra!f.t ordinances controlling the drilling of wells within the City
limits and also opening of gravel pits within the City limits.
The .following; claims were.. read;, and .upon motion --by Tae'ger, 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: Desmond B. Hunt, $64.75; Paul Sandberg, $24.15;
Alfred Dewar, $39. 75; Holt & Glabe, $15.25; Rochester Germicide Co., $128. 50;
Liberty Cafe, $1. 50; R. C. Drips Co., $1. 60; United Chemical Co., Inc., $33. 05;
El'reda Reiter, $25.00; H. N. Tompkins, $11.20; Theo. H. Tollefson, $30.00; Millet
Davis Co., $24.71; Universal Motors, $g0.65; Frank G. Newhouse, $90.00.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the meeting aas adjourned.unti;
7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 9, 1945.
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