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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1945518 Record of, Official Proceedings -of the Common.-;Counci`l° �+• of the -City September 19 5_._of Rochester, Minnesota,' , Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of �IRochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Cha.m hers in the City Hall, in said City, I !' �' on September 4, 1945. President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:OO o'clock P.M., the I following members being present: i President Lemmon, Aldermen Fryer, Kennedy, 'Kjerner, McQuillan, Narveson, and Yaeger. Absent: I I, Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, August 27, 1945 and August 29, 1945 were approved. None. the minutes of the meetings of III President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a I ' hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 92 Street Southeast from the Chicago Great Western Railway to lst Avenue Southeast and along the west side of I'lst Avenue Southeast from 92 Street Southeast to loth Street Southeast. There Iwas no one present wishing to be heard. President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on 5th i, ;Avenue Southeast from 12th Street Southeast to 13th Street Southeast The bid i'of C. M. Boutelle in the amount of $2054.75 was read and the same was referred ' i I� to the Sewer Committee, the Water Committee, and the City Engineer. I; I' Mr. Francis H. Underwood presented a proposed layout of a plat South lof llth Street Southwest and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fryer, the same was referred to the City Engineer for survey and recommendation. A notice by St. Francis Rectory that in accordance with H. F. Bill 1303i' of the 54th, Session of the Minnesota Legislature, the Men's Club of St. Francis j Church would hold a series of Bingo Parties to be held on Tuesday evenings in the! I dining hall of the church beginning on October 2, 1945 was read and ordered placed on file. The following communicatio4 from Toltz,'King and Day, Engineers and lArchitects, was read and the same was ordered placed on file: "At your request we have investigated the possibility of locating the sewage disposal plant on the west side of the river about a half mile below Site "A". This site has been designated Site "C" on the plans the writer left with you on Monday. It is our judgement that the plant can be economically constructed on this site provided the first stage units are located on the west side of the road. Such a plant location will give an excellent layout that can be land- scaped to give a very pleasing appearance. This site compares very favorably with the other sites. While an increase in construction cost for the sewer will -result at this location, it has advantages such as � ready access to roads and powers lines. We can see no objection to the use of this site for the plant, and the small added cost for the sewer to this site would certainly be a. good investment in the event the City !, should grow in this direction. j' Cost estimates and plans for this site were left with I' you on Monday." p I � 1 • 1 • 1 1 • Record " of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester., Minnesota, S e p t em o P r 4 19 : 4 5 • 1 • 1 11 . The following communication from the State Board of Health, Division of Sanitation, was read and the same was ordered placed on file; City Council C/O F. R. Finch, Recorder Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen; We have received preliminary plans from Toltz, King and Day, Inc., your consulting erdneers, showing an additional site for the proposed sewage -treatment -plant at Rochester. On the plans this site is referred to as site "C" and is situated on the west side of the Zumbro River approxi- mately one -and -three -fifths miles north of the present sewage - treatment plant. As you will recall, site "C" as .shown on the preliminary plans was investigated by Mr. S. P. Kingston, Public Health Engineer with this Department, and he discussed this investigation with your Council at a meeting held on August 27. Site "C" has the advantage over sites "A" and "B" in that it is farther away from the present city limits and would allow for the future expansion of Rochester. It is our opinion that site "C" can be developted in a satisfactory manner and we would have no. -objection to the construction of the proposed sewage treatment plant on this site." Yours very truly, A. J. Chesley, M. D. Executive Officer A copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Lee Nelson, Superintendent of Utilities, from the State of Minnesota, Department of Health, stating that they did not object to a new well being located in Central Park, was read and. the same was ordered placed on file. A notice from the League of Minnesota, Municipalities of a three day Institute on Environmental Sanitation. to be held.at the University Center for Continuation Study on September 17, 18, and 19, 1945 was read and the same was ordered placed on file. A petition signed by Addie Van Schaick, Mrs. Lottie Moorhead and William Moorhead to have the east half (E,-�) of the Northeast quarter (NE4) of Block No. seventy nine (79) of the Original Plat of the town, now city, of Rochester, and also all that part of Lot No. sixty five (65) in the State Plat of Section No. thirty six (36) in Township No. one hundred seven (107) North of Range No., fourteen (14) West, which lies North of the South line (if extended) of the North half (N2) of Block No. seventy nine (79) of the Original Plat of, the town, now city, of Rochester, in the County of Olmsted and State of Minnesota, changed from esidential to industrial zone was read and President Lemmon..r.eferred same to the oard of Zoning. The petition of Mrs. David Dee to have the property located at 512 - 12th St. S. E. changed from residential to commercial zone was read and President ,emmon referred same to the Board of Zoning. A protest against changing the zoning of the property located at 1208- 0 520 Record-, of Official Pr-oceedi.ngs. • f _;,the Common ,Council' - of theCity of Rochester Minnesota s,- t ern oer 4 19.L • • ! 1 II r 7th Avenue Southeast from residential to commercial zone, filed by Wm. M. I' P i Cavanaugh and Lauren M. Dale, was read and the same was referred to the Board of I' Zoning. III i A petition by Wesleyan Methodist Church to have Lot 12, Block 53, I' �iOriginal Plat of the City of Rochester, changed from multiple dwelling to commercial zone was read and the same was referred to the Board of Zoning. I A petition by Kris Nielson for the construction of a sanitary sewer and'k !! watermain in llth Street N: W. from 4th Avenue N. W. to Cascade Creek was read and the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee, the Water Committee, the Sewer Committee, and the City Engineer. i The appointment of Mrs. Ella Richter as second stenographer and clerk of registration in the City Clerl�:'s office was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by iJarveson, the same was approved. Mr. H,yer, representing the LaFrance Company, appeared before the Council and recommended that the specifications for the new aerial truck be changed so as to permit contractors figuring either four or six wheel trucks and either 85 or 100 foot aerials. Upon motion by 1"cQuillan, second by Kjerner, the r (specifications which were previously presented for the aerial truck were amended i to include the above recommended changes. The recommendationcf the Sewer Committee that a sanitary sewer be not I� constructed on loth Street Southeast from 9th Avenue to llth Avenue Southeast, was I read and the same was ordered placed on file. The recommendations of the Sewer Committee and the Water Committee that I!t a sanitary sewer and waterma.in be constructed on 4th Avenue Southeast between �13th and 14th Streets were each read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner,� �I ithe reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. II The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended !September 1, 1945 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $159.00, civil, i fees received $3.35, and conciliation court fees $.50 was read and having- been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the same i! ��be placed on file. t ' II The report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector showing building I'permits issued $111.00 and plumbing permits issued $55.50 and the report of the !Electrical Inspector showing electrical permits issued $55.00, were each read and,' President Lemmon referred same to the Finance Committee. l The application of the Minnesota. Amusement Company for a license to operate a theatre at 222-224 South Broadway was read and upon motion by Narveson, second by McQuillan, the license was granted. - The application of Mrs. Raymond Giese for a license to sell cigarettes i 1 • 1 • 1 0 Record of Official; Proceedings of the Common Council 521 of the'City of Rochester, Minnesota, r S ep t em.b er 4 19 . �+5 was read and uponmotion by Kjerner, second by McQuillan, the license was granted. The application of Mrs. Raymond Giese for license to sell soft drinks was read and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Yaeger, the license was granted. The application of A. L. Fritsch for transfer of 3.2 beer "On Sale' license No. 572 and "Off Sale" license No. 951 to William J. Murphy and also his applications for soft drink and cigarettes licenses were again considered by the, Council and upon motion by Narveson, second by Fryer, the same were granted subjec • to the approval of the License Committee and the Chief of Police, the said committee having power to act. The application of Louis Golod for transfer of "On Sale" Liquor license �d to Ambrose Huberty and also his application for a soft drink license were each read and upon motion by Narveson, second by Kennedy, the same were granted subject to the approval of the License Committee and the Chief of Police, the said Committ having power to act. Liability and Automobile Property Damage Insurance Policy No. 3774 covering buses operated by the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. was read and unon motion by Kjerner, second by Fryer, the same was ordered placed on file. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $210.13 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Chicago Great Western Ry. Company for weight on cutback asphalt, which was read. Upon motion by Narveson, second.b,y McQuillan, that the said resolution b .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 $105.71 from the General Fund and $221.13 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Union Asphalts & Roadoils, Inc. for cutback asphalt, 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 '"cquillan introduced a. resolution appropriating $205.25 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to P. F. Donovan for weed inspector's salary, which was read. 1 Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Narveson, that the said resolution be dopted as read, and.all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the aid resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $6,200.00 from -the I. R.. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a waterma.in on 3rd Avenue Northwest, which was read. e u 522 Record of . Official -Proceedings -.of-,. the Common ,Conncit of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, , —September 4 - lg.AL.. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, that the said resolution be I adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, rresident Lemmon declared the �. I;s_aid resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution ordering plans and specifications Ifor the construction of a curb a.nd.gutter along the south side of 9 Street L from the Chicago Great Western Ry. to 1st Avenue Southeast along the West side ofh I' l lst Avenue Southeast from 9 St. to loth St. S. E. , which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be • I (,adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the isaid resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Ivarveson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of C. M. Boutel.le for the construction of a curb and gutter on 5th Avenue Southeast from j � 12th to 13th Street Southeast, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and waterma.in on Fourth Avenue Southeast from I' i� 1,'13th Street to 14th Street Southeast, which was read. Upon motion by-Warveson, second by McQuillan, that the said resolution i i be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the i isaid resolution duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing, �I ,Supervision, Inspection, and Enforcement of Heating, Air Conditioning, and i �,V,ntilating, in the City of Rochester, Minnesota," was given its second reading. I An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, ,an Ordinance to preserve the Public Health by regulating the storing and handlings li foodstuff intended for human consumption, offered for sale within the City of •lof jRochester, and providing penalties for the violation thereof," was given its second reading. I�, I 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 I; I 'directed to draw warrants on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: I From the General Fund: Kruger's Woodwork Shop, $25.00; Theo. H. ITollefson, $30.00; Alfred H. Dewar, $22.00; Paul W. Sandberg, $22.00; Harry Loucks,) I '$22.00; Wm. .Thompson, $34.00; A. G. Baddgor, $63.75; Monte's, $31.20; Adams, $1.251i; Boynton Ha.ga.man, $100.00; Eugene M. Bronson, $24.75; Universal Motors, $62.71; i ;Fauro t, Inc. , $4. 56; Hanson Hardware Co., $5. 90; Minnesota Paper & Cordage Co. , 1$22.78; Pruetts, $2.69; China Hall, $1.20; Bert Asplin, $27.20; H & H Electric Co.,', Record of Official Proceedings of the Common- Council - of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, Sept emb er 4 19 45_ .523 1 • 1 0 1 1 $10.70; National Bushing & Parts, $.80; Foster Electric Co., $. CIO; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $90.70; Walter I. Larson, $74.80; Louis McGarry, $99.73. From the Street & Alley Fund: Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $5.13; Southern Minnesota Supply Co., $2. 34; Spencer M. Knapp, $61. 33; Arthur A. Hirma.n Agency, $55. 2.3; Gordon C. Kilborn .Agency, $19. 27; Herbert G. Knopp, $165. 64; Northfield Iron Co., $33. 23; Bert Asplin, $6. 80; National Bushing & Parts, $11. 30; Fratzke Bros., $8.00. From the Fire Protection Fund: National Fire Protection Assn., $10.00;1 Spencer M. Knapp, $31.87; Rochester Egg & Poultry Co., $3.00; Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.50; 0. W. Schroeder Agent, $32.67; The Rochester Laundry, $38.O�Y; H & H Electric Company, $1.50; United Chemical Co., $18.60; National Bushing & Parts, $22. 49; Fratzke Bros:, $3.69; Foster Electric Co., 82.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $18. 20. From the Sewer Fund: Herbert G. Knopp, $50.00; Fratzke Brothers, $2. 74; Foster Electric Co., $3.60; N. w. Bell Telephone Co., $5. 75; Hanson Hardware Co. , $3.03. Maycr Grassle announced the appointment of Miss Muriel Hansen as his private secretary and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Narveson, the appointment was approved. Mayor Gra$le stated that the shortage of housing in Rochester was t me becoming a serious matter and recommended that steps be taken at this to relieve the condition if possible.: Upon motion by McQuillan, second by Fryer, the Mayor was authorized to confer with housing authorities in regard to getting additional permits for the construction of homes or other housing units in the City. The matter of keeping Mr. H. M. Persons on the City payroll at this time was brought up by Alderman McQuillan and the matter was referred to the Sewe: Committee to make an investigation to determine the amount of sick leave or other leave that might be due Mr. Persons at this time. Alderman Narveson asked if any further plans had been made to station a policeman on North Broadway where children are crossing to Northrop School. Chief of Police, H. N. Tompkins, stated that up to the present time he had been unable to employ a special policeman for that location. Also the matter of a bus run around 14th Street Northeast was discussed and the matter was referred to the Police Committee and.the Chief of Police to make a study of the proposed run and to confer with Mr. Trenholm as to whether or not it would be feasible to start a trial run. Alderman Yaeger stated that the Fire Chief had recommended the installation of a watermain.and fire hydrant in the vicinity of the new Rochester 0 Dairy Cooperative building and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, the 524 Record of Official Ptoceedings ,;of, ;the Common:, Council, of the_City of Rochester, Minnesota, September 4 19'LL 5 'I matter was referred to the ulster Committee and the Chief of the Fire Department. I� Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, $199.00 was appropriated from III ! I, the General Fund to the Mayor's Contingent Fund. � Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, the meeting was adjourned i , until 7: 30 o' clock P. 1-1. on Monday, September 17, 1945. City Clerk i