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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1946• Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the Ci.ty._of Rochester, Minnesota, February 4 19 46 -,6 0.7 1 • 1 L� 1 1 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City on February 4, 1946. President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M., the following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen Fryer, Kennedy, Kjerner, Mcquillan, Narveson, and Yaeger. Absent: None. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the minutes of the meetings .of January 21, 1946 and January 30, 1946 were approved. President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on.the vacation of the alley in Block 19, Northern Addition to the City of Rochester, Minnesota. There was no on.e present wishing to be heard. President Lemmon announced this as being the time and place.set for_ again receiving and opening bids. fo.r furnishing t.wo cars .for th.e Rochester Police Department. The bid of the Universal Motors,, Inc. in the amount .of $2440.20 f.or two 1946 Ford For.dor-Sedans less $1050..00.allowance for two used Mercury Sedans was read and President _Lemmon referred the sam.e to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police. The recommendation of the Police -Committee and X= Acting Chief of Police, A. M. Nels.on, that the _City purchase two 1946 Ford Sedans for use. in the Roc.hestex Police Department was read and upon motion by Mcquillan, second by Kennedy, the report was. accepted. Mr. Ray Sellers presented a plat of _land to be known as Seller's Sub - Division,, of part of Lot 50 of School Section 36, Rochester, Minnesota and upon motion by Narveson, second by Mcquillan, the plat was accepted and the City C1_erk. was authorized to execute the certificate showing the action of. the Common Counci Mr. John J. Kerr presented a proposed plat .of a parcel of 11 land consisti.rg of 26 lots immediately south of Fratzke's Sub -Division and upon,motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the same was -referred to' the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer and the Board of Park Commissioners. The petition of David E. Dee and Mrs. David Dee to build an addition fox a grease rack to their present building located a't 517 - 12th Street Southeast and also a statement of acquiescence by residents in that location were each read and, President Lemmon referred the same. to the Board of Zoning. The petition of Nettie L. Henke to have Lot 6 in Block .35, Northern Addition changed from residential to commercial zone and a. statement of acquiesces were each read and President Lemmon referred the same -to the Board of Zoning. Notice of hearing on the matter of the application of Carl F. Peterson d/b/a Peterson Bus Lire for a certificate of. convenience and necessity to be held ce U in Lake City,. Minnesota on February 13, 1946 was read and ordered placed on file. 608 Record* of Official Proceedings- of the Common..Council of the City of Rochester Minnesota February'. 4 19. 46 • The resignation of Peter D. Claude as assistant superintendent of the (Dumping Grounds was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the same �. lwas accepted. A request by Room Registry Committee of the Y.W. C.A. that the Common require Council /m-s:ks: a thorough inspection regularly of all rooming houses in the City of i Rochester, was read and upon motion by Narveson, second by Kjerner,'the same was preferred to the Fire Committee. i 1 The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer' ;that at ton Pickup Truck be purchased for the use of the Street & Alley Department +was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the City Clerk was !instructed to.adve.rtise for bids to be received on March 4, 1946. �i The Public Examiner's report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1945 was 7resented and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Yaeger, the same was ordered ,placed on file. The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of January, 1946 ' I 'showing total receipts of $24.60 was read and President Lemmon referred the same i to the Finance Committee. The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended i February 2, 1946 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $537.25, civil (,fees received $2.00, and conciliation court fees $1.00, was read and having been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the same ,be placed on file. The report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of i January, 1946 showing building permits issued $149.00 and plumbing permits issuedi I1$161.00 and heating permits issued $19.00 and the report of the Electrical Inspector showing electrical permits issued $20.00, were each read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. The application of Clifford A. Aaby for a Journeyman Heating Workers and' Steam Fitters' License was read and upon motion by Mcquillan, second by Yaeger, ,the license was granted. The applications for Driver's License of Homer Strangeway, Julius J. Feind, Orville Wallace, Edward P. Campion, Maurice E. Lawler, E. C. Lawler, Leo R.; +Gifford, Glenn Bundy, Marvin M. Jenkins,, Paul C. .Smith, Wesley A. McAnally, Ralph D. Vale, Joe Van Kirk, Jack W. Simmons, Arnold Brown, Leo J. Struif, William J. Flynn, and Robert C. Chaffee were each read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Oarveson, the licenses were granted. The following claims were read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by I 'Kennedy, 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: I � � I 1 1 • I. • F_I 1 • • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, : February 4 19 46 609 1 1 • C\1 1 From the General Fund: Walter I. "arson, $74.80; Erwin Standke, $70.00 H & H Electric Co., $35.22; F. M: Feldman, $4.00; Blueprint Supply Co., $24.99; Geo. F. Strifert, $71.36; H. A. Rogers Co.., $10.10; Hentges Glass Co., $2.85; Charles F. Phelps, $5.00; Paul W. Sandberg, $30.66; Alfred Dewar, $30.66; Harry Loucks, 830.66; Whiting .Press, Inc., $21.00; Cranston Typerwriters, $1.00; Adams; $3.29; Quality Print Shop, $60.95; Peoples Natural Gas Co_., $52.01; Wm. Behnken, $2.50; Equipment Rental & Sales Corporation, $78.70;. Postier & Eggers, $6.60; R. L. Palm, $1. 60; Norman Willets Co., $27. 83; The Kruse Co., $2. 28; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $6.50; The. Pure Paint Co., $42.99-; H'ans,o,n :Herdware.-.Company, Western Union, $4.73; Scharf Auto Supply, $3.05; Monte's, $23.51; National Budiing & Parts, $.80; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. , $111.85. From the Street & Alley Fund: Hanson hardware Co., $14- 75; Olmsted County Highway Department, $22.00; R. W. Huntley Co., $44.23; The White Motor Co., $15. 16; Ellis Motor Co., $9.81; Riege Brothers Body & Fender Works, $17.35; National Bushing & Parts, $40.02. From the Sewer Fund: Rochester Ice & Fuel Company, $139.87; N. W. Belli Telephone Co. , $5-. 75• From the Fire Protection Fund; Western Union, $.67; Minnesota Fire Equipment Co., $61.17; Rochester Ice & Fuel Co., $2.78; Scharf Auto Supply, $10.71 Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.50; Monte's, $.80; National Bushing & Parts, $17. 32; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $20.05. From the Park Improvement Fund; Collector.., of Internal Revenue, $43.75• Mayor Grassle stated that due to the death of Theodore H. Tollefson thel office of City Treasurer was now vacant and recommended that the City Clerk be appointed as acting City Treasurer for the balance of the fiscal year. Upon motion by Fryer; second by Kennedy, F. R. .Finch, City Clerk was appointed as Acting City Treasurer for the balance of the fiscal year. A motion was made by Narveson, seconded by Yaeger, and all voting in favor thereof, that the Mayor request the Public Examiner's to make an examination of the City Treasurer's books to date of February 4, 1,946. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $9,965.79 from the, Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for payment of Estimate No. 3 on Homestead Addition, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Narveson, 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 introduded a resolution appropriating $739.80 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin for 0 publishing notices, proceedings, dog lksts., which was read. 610 Record., of: Official Proceedings .of the Corrrmon ::Council' ofthe. City. of. Rochester, Mine ot1, - Febrpar ..r,4 .i.g .46 • 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. I Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $4316.00 from the, Street &:.Alley Fund and ordering payment made to George T. Ryan Company for two tractors, which was read. 'I I. 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 II . said resolution i duly passed and adopted. t� Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $900.00 from they General Fund and ordering payment made to Nate 0. Tuberg for purchase of real (estate, which was read. it Upon motion by McQuillan, second I' by Kjerner, that the said resolution be adopted I as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the i said resolution duly passed and adopted. �. Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $900.00 from the, General Fund and ordering payment made to Edward Kruger for purchase -of real estate 1which 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. - I Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $800.00 from the, General Fund and ordering payment made to H. C. Hoaglan for purchase of real estate, which was read. I; I 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. �I Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $1600.00 from I • the General Fund and ordering payment made to Richard Milholin for purchase of heal estate, which was read. I Upon motion by Kjerner, 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. j Alderman Narveson introduced a resolution appropriating $1100.00 from the ;General Fund and ordering payment made 'to A. F. Aufenthie for purchase of real ;estate, which was read. �I Upon. motion by Fryer, second by Narveson, 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. I I. � • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 1 of the City-of.Rocbester, Minnesota; February 1 1 • C\a 1 9 • 1 Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Sth Street Southeast from 12th to 13th Avenue Southeast, 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 McQuillan introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing of the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in 13th Avenue -Northeast from loth to 14th Street Northeast., 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 Narveson introduced a resolution vacating the alley in Block 11, Northern Addition to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by 14cquillan, that the said resolution b, adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution requesting examination of the books and records of the City of Rochester, Minnesota for and during the period April 1, 1945 to March 318t, 1946 by the State Public Examiner, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Narveson, 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 distribution of 10% Utility Income payments, 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 McQuillan introduced a resolution accepting the bid of UniversF Motors, Inc. for two four door sedans in the amount of $1390.20, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Narveson, 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 the following resolution which was read; "WHEREAS, Theodore H. Tollefson was duly elected by the peoples of the City of Rochester as the Treasurer of said City in the year 1935 and. was thereafter elected each year to the office to which he gave loyal and faithful service. WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 3, 1946 he was suddenly taken from this life; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,, Minnesota, on their own behalf and as representatives of the citizens of the City, extend their most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his children; may you understand the records of his efficiency and his understanding it 612 Record of Official Proceedings, of the Common,, .Council of the.City of Rochester Minnesota February 4 lg 46 • of the public will always remain as permanent records of . I' this City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution become a part of the permanent records of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, and that a copy thereof be immediately forwarded to his children." Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be I' adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution resolution duly passed and adopted. I, j Ordinances covering franchises to Harlan W. Briese and Kenneth H. jKetchum doing business as the Service Cab Company in Rochester, Minnesota and 1, the Yellow Cab Corporation of Rochester, Minnesota, were each given their first (r eading. r An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the transportation of (Gasoline by trucks in the City of Rochester, Minnesota", was given its second ;reading. I. Mr. Arthur Boie, of the Cooperative Oil Company, introduced Mr. Elwin E. i Ha.dlick, Secretary of the Northwest Petroleum Association, who protested parts of ;the ordinance as read. Mr. Boie also spoke for the petroleum dealers in the City 'of Rochester stating that the 15 dealers mentioned were opposed to the passage of the Ordinance. A motion was made by Kennedy, seconded by McQuillan, and all voting in favor thereof, that the Mayor call an informal meeting of the Charter Commission and the Common Council for Friday evening, February S, 1946. i Mayor Grassle announced that each regular holiday many requests were received by him and at the City Clerk's office in regard to closing. President Lemmon referred the matter to the Public Grounds Committee for investigation and I' (report. Mayor Grassle also announced the dates of the League Convention to be held in Brainerd, Minnesota and recommended that those planning on attending make' I li Jr'eserva.tions in advance. iI I, The City Engineer stated that he now had the agreement forms covering a jloan from the Federal Government for the expense of preparing plans and specifications for the.new Sewage Disposal Plant and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kennedy, the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the City Engineer were authorized to execute the said agreement. A motion was made by Fryer, second by "cQuillan, and all voting in favor'! i thereof, that the Mayor and City Clerk draft a letter thanking the members of the I' Charter Commission for their efforts in drawing the new proposed charter. The application of Willard H. Knapp for the office of City Treasurer was! read and the same was ordered placed on file. The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of M•e.rle E. I' 1 1 • 1 n 1 1 • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the'City of Rochester., Minnesota,; , February 4 . 19 46 613 LJ • C14 I 0 1 1 Tucker to open a gasoline station at the corner of 12th Street Southeast and 6th Avenue Southeast be granted but that no change be made in the zoning of the property was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the same was approved. A list of used radio equipment owned by the City of Rochester was sub- mitted by the acting Chief of Police with his recommendation that the same be sold to the highest bidder. A motion was made by Kjerner, seconded by Kennedy, and all voting in favor thereof, instructing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the said radio equipment to be received on March 4, 1946 at 2:00 o'clock P. M. The following communication from the Minnesota State Board of Control, Department of Public Health, was read and the same was ordered placed on file: "Mr. J.T. Lemmon President of City Council Rochester, Minnesota i Dear Sir: We are informed that the proposal which would hermit the financing of the proposed municipal sewage treatment plant by revenue bonds was part of the new charter which failed to be approved at the recent city election. The State Board of Health has been seriously concerned for considerable time over the inadequate sewage treatment facilities and the consequent unsanitary condition of the Zumbro River below the City of Rochester. This condition was called to the attention of the city in a report of the State Board of Health entitled "REPORT OF THE SANITARY SURVEY OF THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE ZUMBRO RIVER IN THE VICINITY OF ROCHESTER" in 1937. jhis report showed that the Zumbro River entering the City of Rochester was in a relatively clean condition as evidenced by the chemical and bacteriological findings but from points below the sewer outlet and into Lake Zumbro because of inadequate sewage treatment the stream would be hazardous to the health of those coming in contact with it. It is appreciated that engineers have studied the situation. However considerable time has elapsed and no construction has. been started. We urge that your co#ncil consider other methods of financing this work without delay so that this essential project may be completed at the earliest possible date.. Very truly yours, A. J. Chesley, M.D. Secretary and Executive Officer" Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on February 27, 1946. City Clerk 0 ., .