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October 21. 1946
Minutes of an adjourned 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 October 21, 1946.
President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen Fryer, Kennedy,
Kjerner, McQuillan, and Narveson, Absent: Alderman Yaeger.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fryer, the minutes of the meeting of
October 7, 1946 were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for the wrecking of the building known as the Riverside
Lunch at No. 16, Third Street Southeast and the buildings attached thereto. No
bids were received and upon motion by Narveson, second by Fryer, the City Enginee:
was authorized to hire the necessary labor and equipment and proceed to wreck the
said building.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving proposals for the purchase of the East 95 feet of Lot 28, in Block 7.
Sunnyside Addition to the City of Rochester. The bid of the George Leiferman
Insurance and Realty Company in the amount of $1000.00 was received and upon
motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute a deed transferring the prc?nerty to the George Leiferman Insurance and
Realty Company.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for receiv'
bids for the construction of a storm sewer in llth Street Northwest from Cascade
Creek to 7.th Avenue Northwest and in 7th Avenue Northwest from llth Street to
14th Street Northwest. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $14,639.65
was received and opened.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for the construction of a storm sewer in Sth Street
Southeast from Bear Creek to 13th Avenue Southeast. The bid of Carlisle G.Fraser
in the amount of $6290.00 was received and opened.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for
hearings .on • the levying' o-f special assessments for the following projects: for a
sanitary sewer and watermain in llth Street Nlorthirrest from 7th to 9th Avenue
Northwest, in 12th Street Northwest from 7th to 9th Avenue Northwest, in 6th
Avenue Northwest from llth to 14th Streets Northwest, in 8th Avenue Northwest froc
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llth Street Northwest to 385 feet north of 14th Street Northwest and in 9th Avenue,
Northwest from 9th Street to 14th Street Northwest; for a sanitary sewer and II
watermain in lath Avenue Northeast from 10th to 14th Streets Northeast; for a
sanitary sewer and watermain in 5th Street Northeast from llth Avenue Northeast
to 127 feet east of 14th Avenue Southeast; for a sanitary sewer in 13th Avenue
Southeast from 8th Street to 82 Street Southeast and into Block 11, Homestead
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Addition and a watermain in 13th Avenue Southeast from Sth to 82 Street Southeast
'and in 82 Street Southeast from 13th Avenue Southeast to Highway No. 20; for a
,sanitary sewer and watermain in 15th Avenue Northeast from 2nd to 3rd Street
Northeast; for a sanitary sewer and watermain in 101 Street Southeast from let
Avenue Southeast to 125 feet West; for a sanitary sewer and watermain in 12th
Avenue Southeast from'8th Street to 246 feet South; for a.sanitary sewer and
"watermain_ in 8th Street Southeast from 12th to 13th Avenue Southeast; for a
sanitary sewer and watermain in 13th Avenue Southeast from 7th to Sth Street
Southeast; for a sanitary sewer and watermain in 9th Street Northeast from 13th
Avenue to 135 feet east of 15th Avenue Northeast and in 15th Avenue Northeast
from 9th to loth Street Northeast; for a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Northwest
from let Street to 2nd Street Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be
heard on the above projects.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Indian Heights
in 14th, 15th and 16th Street North:,rest from 5th to 7th Avenue Northwest and in
5th and 7th Avenues Northwest from 14-th Street to 16th Street Northwest. Mr.
Raymond Peterson was present and inquired as to the amount of the assessment on
two lots which he ownd in Indian ?Heights. President Lemmon referred Mr. Peterson
to the Cite Engineer for detailed information on the said assessment.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the contract for the
construction of a. storm sewer in llth Street Northwest .from Cascade Creek to
7th Avenue Northwest and in 7th Avenue Northwest from llth Street to 14th Street
Northwest be awarded to Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $14,639.65 and the
recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the contract for the construction of a
storm sealer in Sth Street Southeast from Bear Creek to 13th Avenue Southeast be
awarded to Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $6290.00, were eech read and upon
motion by Fryer, second by Tdarveson, the same were approved.
Mr. George Leiferman appeared at the meeting and requested permission to
remodel a. building into living quarters at the rear of the 'Castelmar Apartments
Northwest, and upon motion by Warveson, second by Kennedy, the matter was referred
to the Board of Zoning.
The request of George Leiferman Insurance and Realty Company, on behalf
of their client, Mr. Dale Arbuckle, to use the property located at the corner of
loth Street and 2nd Avenue Northwest (Lots 21 and 22, Northern Addition) for a
COOLIE BAKERY andalso a statement of acquiescence signed by a. number of property
owners in that locality, were each read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by
Fryer, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning.
The Mayors emergency order given to the City Clerk for the purchase of
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a'onroximately 8000 gallons of gasoline was read and upon motion by lda.rveson, second
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by Fryer, the same was approved and ordered placed on file.
A request by the Board of Park Commissioners that the Common Conncil
approve their action in awarding the contract for a tractor -loader to Wm. H.
Ziegler Company was read and upon motion by fryer, second by Kennedy, the'purchase
of the said tractor was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that the Rochester
Red Cross office.be located on the 2nd floor of,the old library building at 104-
2nd Street Southwest was read and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Kjerner, thi
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that the City enter
into a service contract with the Otis Elevator Company for servicing the elevator
in the Old Mill Building and that the service be paid at the rate of $13.00 per
month and upon motion by McQuillan, second by Kjerner, the recommendation, was
approved.
The City Engineers preliminary estimate of cost for the g•ra.ding of Sth
Avenue Northwest from 14th Street Northwest to 395 feet Worth of 14th Street
Northwest :wa.s read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineers estimate of cost for the construction of a. sanitary
sewer in llth Avenue Yorthwest from 6th Street t:o 5th Street Northwest was read
and the same ;,gas ordered placed on file.
A petition for the construction of a sanitary sewer in llth Avenue
Northwest fron, 5th Street to 6th Street Northwest was read and the same was
referred to the City Engineer and the Sewer Committee.
A communication fr-om C. R. Holland urging that his application for an
"Off Sale" intoxicating liquor license be granted was read and the same was
ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's trail balance for the month of September, 1946 was
presented and the same was ordered placed .on file.
The reportsof the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended
October 12, 1946 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1226.00, civil
fees received $2.60, and conciliation court fees .$1.50 and for the week ended
October 19, 1946 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1009.00, civil
fees received $4.00, and conciliation court fees $3.00, were each read and having
been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the
same be placed on file.
The application of Lawrence Lysne for a permit to move a house 26ft by
24 ft and 12 stories high over the following route was read: starting at 516 -
1st Avenue Southwest, thence South to 6th Street Southwest, thence East on 6th
Street to Broadway, thence South to 12th Street South, thence East to 3rd Avenue -
Southeast, thence South to 14th Street Southeast thence Fast to 4th Avenue
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Southeast, thence I-Test.to 13th Street Southeast, thence East to loth Avenue
Southeast thence North one-half block to No. 1229 - 10th Avenue Southeast. Upon
1.1 tion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, the permit was granted. •
The applications of Harold Bethke and Hoot Gibson for permits to place
and maintain a sign were each read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Narveson,
the permits were granted.
The bond of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of �1,676.60 with the •
United States Guarantee Company as surety, was read, and upon motion by Fryer,
second by Kennedy, the bond was approved the surety thereon accepted, and it was
ordered that the same be placed on file.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution levying special assessments for
curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Northwest from 1st Street to 2nd Street Northwest,
which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, 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 levying special assessments for
the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Sth Street Southeast from
'12th Avenue to 13th Avenue Southeast, which nas read.
Upon motion by X�arveson, 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 levying special assessments for
a sanitary sewer and watermain in 12th Avenue •Southeast from Sth Street Southeast
to 246 feet South, 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 levying special assessments for
a sanitary. sewer and watermain in 10z Street Southeast from lst Avenue Southeast
to 125 feet West, which.;wa.s read.
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Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Harveson, 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 levying special assessments for •
a senitary.sewer and watermain in 15th Avenue Northeast from 2nd to 3rd Street
Northeast, 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.
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution levying special assessments for
a sanitary sewer in 13th Avenue Southeast from Sth to 81 Street Southeast and inti
Block 11, Homestead Addition and a watermain in 13th Avenue Southeast from Sth to
Sz Street Southeast and in 81 Street Southeast from 13th Avenue Southeast', East to
Highway No. 20, 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 adopted and passed.
Alderman 4ennedy introduced a resolution levying special assessments foi
a, sanitary sewer and watermain in 5th Street Northeast from llth Avenue?'ortheast
to 127 feet East of 14th Avenue Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Narveson, that the said resolution bel
adopted as read, and all voting in favor ' thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced, a resolution levying special assessments foil,
a, sanitary sewer and watermain in lath Avenue Northeast from loth to 14th Street
Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by McQuillan, 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 levying special assessments
for sanitary sewer and watermain in llth Street Ycrthwest from 7th to 9th Avenue
Northwest;' 12th Street Northwest from 7th to 9th Avenue Northwest; 6th Avenue
Northwest from llth to 14th Street Northwest; Sth Avenue Northwest from lith St.
Northwest to 395 feet North of 14th Street Northwest and in 9th Avenue Northwest
from 9th St-reet to 14th Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, rresident Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a. resolution levying special assessments fox
sanitary sewer and watermain in Indian Heights, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, that the said resolution bey
dopted as read, and all. voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced'a resolution levying special assessments for
sanitary sewer and watermain in 9th Street Northeast from 13th Avenue Northeast
0 130 feet East of 15th Avenue Northeast and in 15th Avenue Northeast from 9th to
0 th Street Northeast, twhi ch was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution b,e
dopted 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 levying special assessments
for a sanitary sewer and watermain in 13th Avenue Southeast from 7th to Sth •
Street Southeast, which was rea.d.
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. •
ordering a hearing on
Alderman her_nedy introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for a. wa.termain in llth Street Northwest from 6th to 5th Avenue Northwest and in
5th Avenue Northwest North 123 feet, 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 the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on levying'
special assessments for construction of a sanitary sewer and waterma.ir_ in 4th
Avenue Southeast between 13th Street and 14th Street Southeast, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,260.55 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Standard Oil Company for
cutback asphalt, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
e.dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $299. 75 from the
General fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin, which was
read.
Upon motion by Narveson, 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 appropriating $209.50 from the
General Fund, $2.00 from the Street & Alley Fund, $13.59 from the Fire Protection
Fund and 1,3510.00 from the Lighting Fund and ordering _payment made to the City of
Rochest-r, Public Utilities, which was read. •
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 appropriating $1039.23 from
the General Fund, $525. 46 from the Street & Alley Fund, $146.00 from the Searer
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Fund and $2.50 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to the Street &
Alley Fund for use of equipment during September; 1946, 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 McQuillan introduced a resolution appropriating $1049.75 from
the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Clements Chevrolet Company,
for a 2 ton pickup truck,
which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, 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 $1, 165'.02 from)
the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, 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 McQuillan introduced a•resolution appropriating $14,000.00
from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering pavment made to Minneapolis Equipment
for a power shovel
Company, 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
McQuillan
introduced
a resolution appropriating $225.00 from
the Sewer
Fund and
ordering
payment made
to Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company, which
was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, 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 $2,793.26 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium, whit
was read.
.Upon motion by Kennedy, second b'y 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 appropriating $297.99 from the
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities,
which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted -'as read, and •all vo-ting in favor thereof,• President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting3public dance permit to
.Austin E. Franks, 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.
Alderman Narveson introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications
and ordering bids for the grading of Sth Avenue Northwest from loth Street •
Northwest to 385 feet North of 14th Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer,,that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, rresident Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Narveson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G.
-Fraser for the construction of a storm sewer in llth Street Northwest from Cascade
Creek to 7th Avenue Northwest and in 7th Avenue Northwest from llth Street to 14th
Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer, second by 'arveson, 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 Na.rveson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G.
Fraser for the construction of a storm sewer in Sth Street Southeast from Bear
Creek to lath Avenue Southeast, 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 Fryer introduced a resolution accepting the proposal of George
Leiferman Insurance and realty Company for the purchase of the East 95 fe.et
of Lot 29, Block 27, Sunnyside Addition, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, rresident Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Warveson introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the •
construction of a sanitary sewer in llth Avenue Northwest from 5th Street. Northwest
to 5th Street Northwest, 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.
The following claims were read and upon motion. by Fryer, second by
farveson, the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants on the City Tr.ea.surer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $19.00; The Frederick
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Post Company, $148.00; Rochester Printing & Developing Co., $7.00; Frank 'G.
Newhouse, $10.00; William E. Mosing, $2.12; Archie Watson, $2.50; City of Rochest,
P. U. , $18. 60; M. F. Little Register of Deeds, $8. 50; H & H Electric Co. , $23. 50;
'Zuality Printing Company, $17.50; City of Rochester, Minnesota, $24.32; quality
Printing Co., $33.00; Miller Davis Company, $54. 11; Eagle Drug Store, $1. 25; Mary
McVay, $3. 90; Northern Photo Supply Co. , $7.77; Elmer Giem, $6.00; 0 & C Sporting
Goods, $4. 30; B. Amundsen, $4.00; The Hillya.rd Co. , $73.50; Grace Lee Products
Co. , $23. 52; Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, $7.50; Wm. Behnken, $5.00; Pure
Paint Company, $1.90; Witte Transportation Co. , $2. 19; Chicago & N.W. Ry. Co.,
$.99; Eco., Inc., $41.03; Hanson Hardware Co., $3.60; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$8.19; Railway Express Co., $1.7,2; Cooperative Oil Company, $65.07.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Co., $4. 69; Wm. H.
Ziegler Co. , $12. 00; E. A. Knowlton Co. , $1. 62; K & 11. Auto Parts, $3.20; Clement;
Chevrolet Co., $2. 0; The Pure Paint Com an $.90; Gordon Winslow, 7 p y. $27.39;
Herbert G. Knopp, $23. 67, Parkhill Brothers, $40- 39; Bert C. Winslow, , $10,0. 00•
Cooperative Oil Company, $6.15.
From the Fire Protection Fund: E'c.o, Inc., $65.00; Model Laundry, $24.45
Mayo Clinic, $35. 00; Railway Express Co. , $2. 39; C. F. Massey Co. , $86. 201; Chicagi
N. W. Ry. Co., $4. 55; Weber & Judd Company, $7. 30; Kepp Electric & Mfg. Co. , $6o.(
Cooperative Oil Company, $1.57.
From the Sewer Fund: Twin City Testing & Engineering Co., $69.00;
City of Rochester, P.U., $69.12.
From the Bridge Fund: Hanson Hardware Co., $1.60.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Whiting Press, $20.50; Globe Ticket
Co-, $97.61; Globe Ticket Co., $47.09; Ansell Simples Ticket Co., $21. 32; B. E.
Darby 0 Sons, $8.09; Sherwin Williams, $6.60; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $.09;
Fratzke Bros., $24. 54; Kruse Company, $56. 38; H & H Electric Co., $111. 53; N.W.
Bell Telephone Co., $43.48; Adams Book Store, $15. 50; Barnard Guards, $8. 49; Pure
Paint Company, $5. 75; Skelly Bros., $6.60; Street & Alley Department, $56, 70;
Herbert Thienell, $2. 19; D. F. Garland, $25.00; Rochester Dairy Coop., $34. 81;
F. Leslie Williams, $20.50; Nelson Tire Store, $3.50; Whiting Press, $1.50;
Dunn Sand & Gravel Co., $2.00; General Mills, Inc., $147. 63; Botsford Lumber Co.,
$18. 69; R. C. Drips, $4. 50; Coca. Cola. Bottling Co., $93. 44; Globe Ticket Co. , $27.
Reynolds Wholesale, $5.45; Pruetts Laundry, $7.85; N. W. Bell Telephone Co.,
$21.75; City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $54.47; National Bushing & Parts, $4.0E
Rochester_ Visitor, $12.00; Woodhouse Bros., $1.55; Reynolds Wholesale, $20. 35;
National Cash Register, $1. 78; Jensen Hardware Co., $. 30; Fos ter Electric Co.,
03.80; Baihly Cash: Market, $13.50; Rochester Bottling Co., $5.98; Bemel Bros.
Auto Parts, $4.10; Rochester State Hospital, $1.00;. Pure Paint Company, $4.60 ;
Firestone Stores, $.80.
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From the F.F.Williams Estate Fund: T. D. Feeney Co., $79.60.
From the -Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $44-70.
The matter of appointing a. committee from the Common Council to work
with -representatives of other City Boards was discussed and upon motion -by Kjerrier, •
second by Kennedy, the members of the Street & Alley Committee were appointed to
serve on the said beard and Alderman Fryer was requested to act as temporary
chairman until a permanent chairman is appointed by the members of the proposed
board. •
The matter of injuries to employees of the City of 'Rochester w4s again
brought up by Alderman 1''cQuillan, who stated he wished to make complaints in the
cases- of Mr. Putman and Mr. Fitting, 'Mr. Putman being an employee of the City
Engineer's Department and Mr. Fitting an employee of the Park Department. The
City Attorney advised that Mr. Fitting's case had already been referred to the
State Industrial Commission and that Mr. Putman should also report his case to
the State Industrial Commission.
The matter of reporting accidents of City employees was discussed
further and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the City Clerk %vas instructed
to .notify the heads of all City departments to report all accidents to the State
Industrial Commission and the City Engineer to ma.'_;e a complete report on the case
-of Mr. Putman. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the City Clerk was ' .
instructed further " to notify the department heads to take all injury cases to the
Mayo Clinic for treatment and that compensation far injuries would be paid out of
the General Fund.
Alderman McQuillan stated that the question as to whether or not Mr. T.J.
Costello was still on the payroll of the Public Health & Welfare Department or
as to whether or not his back retirement fees should be paid by the Public Health
& Welfare Department had never been settled. Upon motion by Fryer, second by
McQuillan, the City Attorney was instructed to write the Attorney General asking
for a complete ruling on the questions affecting the case *of Mr. T.J. Costello.
It was reported to the Common Council that the spiking of 3.2 beer and
,soft drinks in certain places where ncn intoxicating- malt liquor was being sold
"on sale", was being done by minors and other patrons of the establishments. A
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,mo•tion was made by Fryer,• second• by Kennedy, instructing the City Attorney to
prepare an amendment to the non -intoxicating malt liquor ordinance making the
proprietors and customers both responsible in case spiking of drinks is carried on.
Again returning to the discussiion of the cases of T.J. Costello, Otto •
Fitting and Wm. Putman, City Attorney Hunt requested that he be temporarily
relieved from his duties az City Attorney, and upon motion by Fryer, second by
Kennedy, the request was granted and he was given the privilege to speak from the
floor as a citizen and taxpayer of Southeast Rochester. In his talk Mr. Hunt
charged that Alderman Mcquillan represented individuals rather than City interests
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and suggested that if he wished to continue representing individuals he rlesign
as an Alderman.
• Alderman McQuillan then requested that he be temporarily relieved from
his duties as an .Alderman in order that he might speak from the floor and' upon
notion by' Fryer, second by McQuillan, the permission requested aa.s granted.
Alderman McQuillan then again discussed the cases of T. J. Costello, Ctto. Fitting
• and Wm. Putman and charged the City Attorney with "evesion of CLuty" and asked the
City Attorney why he had sent the Chief of Police to an On Sale Liquor place to
instruct the operator to see ;,fir. Hunt before he saw the City Council. At this
point in the discussion Acting Chief of Police 1.elson demanded an explanation.
Mr. Hunt then demanded that the discussion of the procedure in accident
cases be adhered to.
Alderman McQuillan continued to discuss the above mentioned cases of
T. J. Costello, Otto Fitting and Wm. Putman further, upon which action had already
been taker, instructing the City Clerk to notify the various departments as to
the procedure to be followed in the case of injury and instructing the City
Attorney to get detailed ruling on the case of T. J. Costello, from the Attorney G(
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, the meeting was adjourned.
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