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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1947April 1 1947 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 April 19, 1947. President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen Akenhead, Fox, Fryer, Kennedy, Kjerner, and Yaeger. _Absent: None. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fryer, the minutes of the meeting of • April 14, 1947 were approved. The Mayors appointment of the following members and employees of the Park Board as special policeman for the fiscal year 1947-1949 was read: Arthur R. Nachreiner, William C. Schacht, Phillip H. Lampman, Andrew L. Koehnen, William M. Van Hook, Axel H. Reed, Grant Fellows, George White, Herbert Thienell and George Laack. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, the appointments of the Mayor were approved. The following copy of a resolution adopted by the Commissioners'of the Sinking Fund -was read and upon motion`, by Fryer, second by Fox, the same was approved: "Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the sum of $220,000.00 be and the said sum is hereby appropriated from the Sinking Fund and ordered paid to the First National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota, for the purchase of $220,000.00 United States Treasury Notes, Series G, Dated April 1, 1947 and maturing April 1, 1950, the same being pur- chased for the following Sinking Fund Investment accounts: Electric Light Depreciation Reserve 100,000.00 Electric Department Extensions Reserve 100,000.00 Waterworks Depreciation Reserve 20,000..00u A remonstrance against the annexation to the City of Rochester, of Ilnollwood Acres, a subdivision in Rochester Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota Signed by 37 owners of real estate in said subdivision was read and President Lemm ordered that the same be placed on file. A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on the east side of 5th Avenue Northwest between West Center Street and 1st Street Northwest was read lnd President Lemmon referred the same to the City Engineer and the Street & Alley •IComm i t tee. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Rochester Fire (lDepartment Relief Association make a loan to Lyle Brown in the amount of $1, 500.00 withl,interest at the rate of 4% and a loan to Carl Lee in the amount of $1200.00 with interest at the rate of 4% was read and upon motion by Fryer, second by Fox, the recommendation was approved, The application of Don E. Postier for Journeyman Electricians License was read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Akenehead the license was granted. The application of the Board of Park Commissioners for license to sell cigarettes at the auditorium was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fox, the 11license was granted. In 226 - - - --- — -- -- April 19, 1947 The applications of the Board of Park Commissioners (5) and Leroy R. j Hennum for license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Kjernerl, I second by Kennedy, the licenses were granted. The application of Margaret Lewis for a license to operate a public automobile camp was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the license; was granted. The application of Donald Cunningham for a license to operate a pool hall (6 tables) was read and upon motion by Yaeger,.second by Fryer, the license; was granted. The surety bond of Francis J. Magnuson in the amount of $500.00 with the • r Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as surety was read .and upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and!, President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. A petition that Carl Persons be permitted to operate his .store known as Carl's East End Grocery at 1021 Fourth Street Southeast and continue selling both groceries and non intoxicating malt liquors "on sale" was read. The City Attorney stated that he had given a written opinion to the Mayor and he had alsoi, presented quoted opinions of the Attorney General to the effect that, it is illegal to sell both groceries and non intoxicating malt liquor "on sale" under the same business. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City Clerk at $4.680.00 per year; City Engineer at $7,000.00 per year; City Attorney ;I at $3,600.00 per year; City Treasurer at $3,000.00 per year; City Weighmaster at: $2,400..00 per year; Assistant Custodians of the City Hall, one at $2,460._00 per j! year and two at $2,340.00 per year; Assistant City Engineer at $3,600.00 per I! year; Foreman (Engineer Department) at $3,300.00 per year; and Mechanic at i i Warehouse at $3,120.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be . j 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 Electrical Inspector at $3,300.00 per year, which was read. j 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 Building ,I Inspector at $3,420,00 per year, which was read. i I 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. i I' I. 1 • • LJ n U L 1 RM 0 Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Heati Inspector at the sum of $3,300,00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City Clerk.'s first stenographer 8b the sum of 2,640'000, 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 Fryer introduced a resolutionfixing the salary of the City Clerk's Second Stenogrpaher at the sum of $2,040,00, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fryer, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City Engineer's private secretary at the sum of $?,640.00 per 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, rresident Lemmon declared the said resolution ditly-passed and adopted. Alderman dennedy introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Mayo: Secretary at the sum of $2,400.00 per 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 Stenographer for the Chief of Police, Juvenile Officer and City Attorney at the sum of $2,100.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox,.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 Judge of Municipal Court at the sum of $39900.-00 per year, which was read. - Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fox, 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 Clerk of the Municipal Court at the sum of $2,220.00 per year, 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. LAIL-11 'Lai ril 1 Alderman Kennedy -introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the jl, "Deputy Clerk of Municipal Court and Stenographer At the sum of $2,040.00 per Il year, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be I adopted as read, and all voting in favor -thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. it Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Chief Operator at the Sewage Disposal Plant at $2,920.00 per year and each of it the Assistant Operators at $2,700.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second -by Akenhead, 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 i �I Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $2,640.00 per year and the Second Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $2,64o.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Fox, second by Kjerner, 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. Alderman Akenhead introduced a -resolution fixing the salary of the l' City Assessor at $4,500.00 per year, Deputy Assessor (full time) $3,190.00 per i! year, Other deputies not to exceed $210:00 per month and office secretary at $210.00 per month, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the li ,Stenographer in the Building, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors officel, i at the sum of $2,040.00 per year, which was read. I� i Upon motion by Fryer, second by Fox, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, -President Lemmon declared the said iI resolution duly passed and adopted. �+ Alderman Akenhead introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the -Common Council of the City of Rochester, I! 'Minnesota: j That the salary and compensation of the following members of the 6 -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 officiall' 'year; 1 Chief of Police $4,200.00 per year +' 1 Assistant Chief of Police $3,300.00 per year 1 Capt. of Detectives $3, 120. 00 per year 2 Detectives, each $3,000.00 per year 1 Supt. of Juvenile Division $3,300.00 per year 1 Asst. Juvenile Officer (man) $2,990.00 per year 1 Asst. Juvenile Officer (woman) $ I' 1 Record Clerk $3,120.00 per year 1 • 1 Il • is 1 221 LI • 1 • • April? IS.. 197 3 Captains, each $3,120.00 per year 3 Desk Sargeants, each $2,880.00 per year 20 Patrolmen, with former experience each $2,700:00 per year Provided that all policemen appointed who have not had previous expreience as policemen shall receive a salary and compensation in the amount of $195.00 for the first six months; $2.10.00 for the next 12 months; and $225.00 maximum. Such salaries and com-pensation 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 and the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar montbr during. the ensuing official year." Upon motion by Fryer, second by Akenehead, 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 Akenhead introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That pursuant to the provisions of Section 117 of the Charter of said City, the City Engineer is hereby authorized to employ 30 men regularly on a monthly basis at a salary not to exceed $220..00 each, per month; Be it further resolved by the said Common Council: That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to employ one bub-foreman on a monthly basis at a salary of $2,700.00 per year. Be it further resolved by the said Common Council: That in case of extreme emergency the City.Engineer of said City is hereby authorized to employ such additional men as may be held necessary during said emergency." Upon motion by Fox, .second by- K jerner, 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 Akenhead introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: 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 officila year: Chief of Fire Department $4,200.00 per year .Assistant Chiefs of Fire Department, each $3,300.00 per year Captains, each $3,120.00 per year Drivers of fire apparatus $2:760.00 per year Firemen with former experience, each. $2,700.00 per year Supt. of Fire Alarm System $3,120.00 per year Mechanic. $3,120.00 per year Provided that all.firemen appointed,who have not had previous expreience as firemen, shall receive a salary and oompensation in the surg of $195.00 for the fir.st 6 months;. $210.00 for the next 12 months; and $225.00 maximum. Said salary and•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." Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 23.0 April 18, 1941 �II I. -Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the janitor in the old library building, at the sum of $1,900.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, that the said resolution be I, adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Akenhead introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the City, Do Catcher and Scavenger at the sum of g g $2,100.00 per year, which was read. I Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Fox, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the painter at the sum of $3,000.00 per year, which was read. I� 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. II Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution fixing the salaries of the l; following employees in the City Engineer's office, Surveyor, $3,300.00 per year, i Junior Draftsman, $2,400.00 per year, Rodman, $2,400.00 per year, Civil Engineer,l, I$4,200.00 per year and Instrumentman, $3,000.00 per year, which was read. Upon motion by Fyrer, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be j adopted as read, and all voting In favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the q said resolution duly passed and adopted.- Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salaries of employeesi1 in the Public Health and Welfare Department, as'llsted in the minutes of the meeting held on April 14, 1947, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be j adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer- introduced a resolution approving salaries to be paid ,,to the employees in the Public Utility Department, as listed in the minutes of •the meeting held on Apri-1 14, 1947, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and upon roll call and all voting in fa-vor thereof, President ,Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting a dance permit to the Rochester Junior Chamber of Commerce, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the .said resolution duly passed and adopted. 1 n LJ • I • L_J 231 1 -- April 1$, 1941 • • 1 1 • • Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $206.4.0 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Minnesota Box Mfg. Company for 6000 stakes, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Fox, 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 appropriating $393.75 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Quarve and Anderson for 225 cu. yds. crushed rock, which was read. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting -in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $100,000.00-fron the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to the Sinking Fund for transfer of funds, which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting -in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $631.95 from the Park.Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Addressograph Division, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $432.00 from thi Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Albert F. Runnel for two spotlights, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $1,333.40 from the'Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to The Ra-Tel Company , which was read. Upon motion by -Akenhead, second by Fox, that the said resolution be s.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 $235.00 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Velie Ryan'Inc. for merchandise delivered to the the Mayo Civic Auditorium, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 232 II Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $296.75 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Coca Cola Bottling Company, for merchandise delivered to the Mayo Civic Auditorium, which was read. • Upon motion by Fox, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be _ I, adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $299.90 from the �I Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Dairy Cooperative i for merchandise delivered to the Mayo Civic Auditorium, which was read. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be i adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $453.25 from the J Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to The Kruse Company for aluminum' I roofing, which was read. • j � Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be I' .,J adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the I said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $442.50 from the I, Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Botsford Lumber Company for aluminum roofing, which was read. Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the J ,said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $411,72 from the J Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities,' I 'which was read. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution bel'I ,adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the �I said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Kennedy introduced the following resolution 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, 05Minnesota: That for and during the official year following the passage • and adoption of this resolution all contracts hereinafter entered j into for the purpose of performing any work for the City of Ro"chester, involving either new construction work or repair on any roads, bridges, sewers, alleys, parkways, buildings, streets, or any other public work involving the improvement of public property, shall be made upon the basis that the wages paid skilled and unskilled labor shall conform to the prevailing wages established by the unions, representing such labor and various contractors for skilled and unskilled labor.11 • • 1 Upon motion by Fryer, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Mr..Walter Heasley was present at the meeting and requested that the employees represented by him in various departments work 40 hours per week. A motion•was made by Fryer, second by Kjerner, that all employees in the Park Department, City Engineer's Department, and Public Health & Welfare Department. work 40 hours per week. All voted in favor of the motion. A motion was made by Fryer, second by Fox, that the action taken by the Common Council on April 7, 1947 approving the recommendation of Francis J. Magnuson-, City Engineer, that 30 men be employed in the City •Engineer's Departmen and that these men each work 2224 hours -be rescindedo wi.th-.,th•e...e.xcepiio'n'thgt'30- I be•employed in the City Engineer's Department. All voted in favor of -the moti The following claims were read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fryer, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly; Fromthe General Fund: Oscar Ronken, $50.00; Wm. Behnken, 6. $ 00; The Missouri Kansas Chemical Co., $45.00; The Hillyard Company, $82. 25; The Fred H. Geiger Company, $7.65; Jensen Hardware, $12.89; City of Rochester, Minnesota, $19.69; Quality Printing Company, $110.35; Rochester Leather Sore, $1.00 . From the Street & Alley Fund: Jensen Hardware, $4.35; Botsford Lumber Company, $24.50. From the Fire Protection Fund: City of Rochester, Minnesota, $5.36; Quality Printing Co., $7.75; Rochester Leather Store, $.50; Socony Vacuum 011 Company, $3.59; The Gamewell Company, $44.37; Diamond T Motor Car Company, $1.63; ,on, The Pure Oil Company, $3.16; The Rochester Laundry, $34.20; _Rundell Lumber & Fuel II Co., $30.85; National Fire -Protection Assn., $10,00; Sinclair Refining Co., $76.6s; Jicols, Dean & Gregg, $34.91; Mayo Clinic, $7.50$ Jensen Hardware, $9.99; Botsford Lumber Company, $3.30. From the Sewer Fund: Rochester Airport Company, $2.69; City of • Rochester, Public Utilities, $63.72. From the Park Improvement Fund: Jensen Hardware Company, $53.89; Frank P. Jahns, $14..00; Eastern Supply Company, $25,61; Chicago Northwestern R. R. Co., $4.32; A. C. Burgan, $5.00; Rochewter Iron Works, $1.75; National Bushing & Parts, • $9.36; Railway Express Co., $1.87; City,of Rochester, Public Utilities, $48.75; Botsford Lumber Co.. $17.98; Bemel Bros. Auto' Parts, $. 50; ''Walter Fratzke, $10.90; Monte! s, $.65; Kruse Company, $4.45; Clements Chevrolet Co., $2, 25; L. C. Chadwick, ]$50-00; Allen Lloyd Company, $3.97; E. T. Watkins Electric Co. , $.98; Dunn ',Sand & Gravel Co., $7.20; Roddis Feed Company, $100,00; See Lox Manufacturing Co., $6.00; Chicago Great Western R. R. Co., $1.00; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $.18; Genera 234 Rochester Paper Supply, $91.97; Rochester Ice and Fuel Company, $11.00; Rochester 9 4 Bread Company, $53.25; Pepsi Cola Bottling Col, $1.88; Schwartz Bros., $4-4 ; 'National Theater Supply, $19.32; Parter Electric Company, $70.34; R. E. Baihly, • $26.00; City of Rochester, $17.00; Brigham Gelatine Company, $10.15;'Irish Studio,' $24.45; Axel H. Reed, $99.45; Northrop Bell Telephone Co., $61.52; Peoples Natural' Gas Company, $1.35; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $144.11; Railway Express Company, $3.05; Orcutt Signs, $56.00; Rochester Poster Advertising Company, $169.20; Louis • Canar, $10..00; Hanson Hardware Company, $23.45; Bemel Bros:, $5.25; Rochester Transfer & Storage Company, $25,00; Walker Larson Hardware, $9.02; Rochester Transfer Company, $17.53; Vilter Mfg. Co., $7.12; - From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund; General Playground Equipment Co., $14.00. Mr. Paul Plantz, Electrical Inspector, stated the Electricians in" the City had requested that all emergency resolutions or ordinances effecting electrical work within the City of Rochester which had been adopted during the war emergency be repealed. A motion was made by Fryer, second by Fox, that any emergency regulation which had been adopted for the duration of the war be repealed. All noted in favor of 'the motion. Mr. Paul Plantz, Electrical Inspector, asked to attend a meeting to be to be held in St. Paul on May 7. Upon motion by Fox, second by Bjerner, the request was approved. - A petition to the Charter Commission of the City of Rochester that Section.293 of the Charter of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, be amended to increase the salary of the -Mayor to $1200.00 per year, the Alderman at Large to $1200.00 per year, and the general members of the Common Council to $1000.00 per ear, signed b Jack Smith President Local No. Y , g y 416, Affiliation I. A.T.S.E., was , presented by Mr. Harry Gimbert. -City Attorney Hunt ruled that the said petition should be presented directly to the -Charter Commission df the City of Rochester, and no action was taken on same by the Common Council. The matter -of an Ordinance regulating transportation systems to be • operated over the streets of the City of Rochester, requiring such transportation systems to -be licensed and providing penalty therefor, was again discussed. President- Lemmon recommended that an amendment to the said ordinance be adopted which would permit any person' or persons, firm, association, partnership or corporation to operate upon or over the streets, alleys,' or public highways of the • City of Rochester operat* ae of April 1st,' to continue their operations providing that an application for a franchise is made to the Common Council not later than ,ten days after the adoption and official publication of the said amendment. j The Mayors veto of an ordinance regulating transportation 'systems to be :operated over the streets of the City of Roch ester,'requiring such transportation � 0. • April ia, 1947 systems to be licensed and providing penalty therefor, which was adopted by the. Common Council on April 14, 1947 was read. A motion was made by Fryer., 'second by Kennedy, to override the Mayor's veto of the said ordinance. All voted In favor i thereof. After further discussion a motion was made by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the motion to override the Mayor's veto.be withdrawn. All voted in favor thereof. City Attorney Hunt then presented an ordinance regulating tran'sportatlo systems to be operated over the streets of the City of Rochester, requiring such transportation systems to be licensed and providing penalty therefor, which*conta _the prOvisions.;as-recommended by President Lemmon, was given its first reading. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, and upon roll call and.all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. Upon motion by Fryer, second by Kennedy, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and,all voting in favor thereof, President. Lemmon declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, April 21, 1947, CIA City Clerk I n kne d