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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 - February 16, 1948.
l President Lemmon called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P,M., the,
'following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen'Ak6nhead, Fox,
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(Kennedy, Kjerner and Yaeger. Absent: Alderman Fryer, due to illness.
Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kennedy, the minutes of the meeting of
February 2, 1948 were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for
;receiving and opening proposals for the furnishing of 178 tons of 121nch Steel "H"
Piling at 53 pounds per foot, to be used in the construction of a new bridge
,across the Zumbro River -at Mayo Park. No proposals were received.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the contract
for one Street Sweeper be awarded to the Elgin Sweeper Company for the sum of
� �'$9375-00 was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by Akenhead, the recommendation
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was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to return the certified checks of
;the unsuccessful bidders.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee, the Sewer Committee,
and the Water Committee that the request for grading and the installation of
Iwatermains and sanitary sewers in 91 Street Northeast from Sth Avenue to 9th
Avenue Northeast, Sth Avenue Northeast from 92L Street Northeast North to the
North line of Silver Lake Addition be granted was read and upon motion by Kennedy,(
h,second by Fox, the same was approved and ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the request
for grading 14th Avenue Northeast from the Northwest corner of Lot 3, Block 3,
Stebbins Addition and to a point 80 ft. North to service Lots 1 and 2 in Block 3
and Lot-16 in Block 2, be granted was read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
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K jerner,., the same was approved and ordered placed on file.
A petition to have bus service on 7th Street to Sth Avenue Northwest,
,down Sth Avenue to 14th Street Northwest and turning East on 14th Street Northwest
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signed by 126 petitioners was read and President Lemmon referred the same to the
,License Committee and the Chief of Police to meet with the officials of the
Rochester Bus line, Inc. and report as soon as possible.
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I' Mr. Arnold Neuman, representing a group of residents living on loth
'Street Southeast between 1st and 3rd Avenues Southeast, was present at the meeting
and inquired as to what action, if any, had been taken in regard to parking cars
on that portion of the street and as to whether or not Dr. Loechler was violating,
the terms of the Zoning Ordinance by housing more than two families in his
i.residence at 205 - 10th Street Southeast. After hearing Mr. Neuman, Dr, Loechler I
'and others present a motion was made by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, that the matter
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be referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police to investigate the
situation and make a.recommendation to the Common Council at the next regular
meeting. All voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Fox who voted nno".
A delegation from North Rochester was present at the meeting and
asked for information as to whether or not a new location for the public dumping
grounds had been procured. Alderman Fox explained the modern method of operating
a dumping grounds which requires the excavation of trenches and the covering of
rubbish which had been filled into the trenches.with earth. Mr. William Riege
then asked if a new site had been selected. Alderman Fox stated that he had been
unable to get the Council together and for that reason did not have a definite
answer as to where a new site might be located. After hearing Mr. William Riege
further, who insisted that the matter be not delayed, Alderman Fox made a motion
that the site of the dumping grounds be moved to the property purchased for the
location of the new Sewage Disposal Plant.
and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Akenhead seconded the motion
The matter of planning the new dumping grounds site and selecting machine:
.for the handling of rubbish was discussed and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
Akenhead, the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee for a written
report on March 1, 1948.
Mr. H. J. Postier, representing a delegation from the Third Ward wa
present at the -meeting and urged that plans be made for the dredging of Silver
Lake which is fast filling up with silt. Mr. A. M. Bach, representing the Izaak
Walton League, was also present and urged that the dredging be started in the ne
future even -though it should take a period ofyears to complete the project. Mr.
Postier and Mr. Bach stated further that they would like to have delegates from
North Rochester and representatives of the Izaak Walton League meet with the
Council. No further action was taken on the matter at this time.
Mr. James Spillane appeared at the meeting in behalf of the taxicat
companies in regard to an increase in rates. The recommendation of the License
Committee that the proposed rates of the taxicab companies be approved was read
and upon motion.,by Kjerner, second by Fox, the report was accepted and the City
Attorney was instructed to draw an amendment to the taxicab ordinance setting up
the new rates.
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Mr. William Sperling, member of. the Library Board, was present and
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requested additional funds in the amount of $3500.00 for the operation of the
library during the balance of the fiscal year.
land:
Mr. John.Kerr presented plats of the following described parcels of
Brookside Sub -Division: Commencing at the Northeast
corner of the Southeast Quarter (j) of the Southwest Quarter
(1) of Section One (1), To One hundred six (106),
North of Range Fourteen (14) West.for a place of beginning,
and running thence South along the East line of said Lot
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Three hundred twenty nine and sixty six one hundredths
(329.66) feet, thence West along the South line of said j.
lot five hundred twenty four (524) and seventy two one
hundredths (524.72) feet, thence north parallel with
the west line of said lot three hundred twenty nine and
if thirty six one hundredths (329.36) feet to the North line •
of said lot, thence East along the north line of said lot
five hundred twenty four and eighty one hundredths
i (524.91) feet to the place of beginning."
'Mohn and Hodge: Commencing for place of beginning at a
point in the West line of Lot forty nine (49) State Plat
of Section Thirty Six (36) Township one hundred seven (10%)
North of Range Fourteen (14) West, irhich is three hundred •
and seventy five feet south of the Northwest corner thereof,
and running thence East parallel with the North line of
said lot four hundred thirty five (435) feet, thence North
two hundred thirty (230) feet to the Southwest corner of
Lot One (1) Block One (1) Mohn & Hodge Sub -Division, thence
East parallel with the North line of said lot forty nine (49)
a distance of two hundred ninety three (293) feet, thence
South parallel with the West line of said lot forty nine
(49) a distance of eight hundred forty three and three one
hundredths (943.03) feet to the South line of the North one
half (a) of Lot forty eight (49) of said State plat, thence
West along the South line of said'North one half (3) of said
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lot forty eight (49) a -distance, of seven hundred twenty
•€sight (729) feet to the west line of said lot, thence North
j along the West line of said lot two hundred thirty three
and twenty eight one hundredths (233.28) feet, thence east
i one hundred seventy four (174) feet thence North sixty (60)
feet, thence West one hundred seventy four (174) feet thence
North along the West line of said lots three hundred twenty I'
one and two one hundredths (321.02) feet to place of
beginning."
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Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, the plats were accepted and the
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City Clerk was authorized to execute the certificate on the said plats showing the
!,action taken by the Common Council.
Mr. J. R. Glassco, representing the Rhodes Parking Meter, was present
land demonstrated the said meter.
The request of Howard McGoon for a two cab taxi stand to be located
;temporarily at the Northwest corner of the Mayo Clinic on- 1st Street and 2nd i
'!Avenue Southwest was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
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The recommendation of F. J. Magnuson, City Engineer, that an extensive
:`traffic and parking survey to determine the need for future street widening,. -
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11 traffic and parking/was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
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The request of the Board of Park Commissioners that the City purchase
I,�a tract of land, to be used for park purposes, described as follows: was read and
j�ordered placed on file:
A tract of land in the N. W. i of S ect ion 35, 107-14,
lying between Seventh Street N. W. and the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway tracks and east of. the Rochester
Silo Company lands, to be known and designated as Outlot
#1, Cooks Subdivision, Rochester, Minnesota (roughly
500 feet east and west and 550 feet north and south)." •
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners that the Council approve
the purchase of a 76 inch Power Mower for the sum of $791.00 from the Toro
Manufacturing Corporation, was read and upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy,
the same was approved. j
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners that the Council approve!!
,the bid submitted by Alvin E. Benike in the amount,of $3975.00 plus $45.00 for a
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stainless steel counter top, for remodeling the Mayo Civic Auditorium Balcony to
include a concession stand was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second, by Fox,
the request was approved.
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The following report of� the Board of Park Commissioners was read and th
same was ordered placed on file:
"Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
On November lath, our Board held a special meeting to
give a committee from the Rochester Baseball Corporation
the opportunity to discuss the possiblity of procuring a
lease on Mayo Field for a period of years. The Corpor.ation's
committee consisted of Mr. Walter Bruzek, Mr. Arthur J.
Osman., Mr. Philip Kern, Mr. Oscar Allerton, Mr. Deb Vine,
and Mr. Julian Wera.
The committee was told at this meeting that the Park
Board favors leasing the field to the Corporation.
Following a discussion on length of time of such a
Pease and other items, it was moved by Mr. Schacht and
seconded by Mr. Lampman that the Board should request the
Baseball Corporation to prepare a lease which it would
consider fair, and to submit it to our Board for
consideration. This action was taken while the Committee
was present.
For your information, we have had no ward to date from
either the Corporation or this committee regarding a lease,
or any other arrangements for use of the field.
Respectfully,
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Wm. C. Schacht, Secretary"
A communication from Emil Heintz, Secretary of the Rochester Art Center
thanking the -Common Council for the use of the Old Library Building was react. and
.the same was ordered placed on file.
The Mayor's emergency order given to the Public Utility Board for the
purchase of coal was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, the same
was approved an.d ordered placed on file.
A request by the Little Dutch Mill Dairy, operated by Wm. F. Schultz a
L1oyd.W. Schultz, to construct an addition to the their present dairy plant which
is located in a residential district was read and upon motion by Akenhead, second
by Kennedy, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue a permit covering the
improvement.
A petition to have Lots 7, 10 and 11, Block 4, East Rochester Addition
rezoned as commercial was read and the same was referred to the Board of Zoning.
The three following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board
were each read and the same were ordered placed on file:
"Be.it and it is hereby resolved by the PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the
said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with THE JOHN A CLARK ELECTRIC
COMPANY for the furnishing of: '
February 16. 1949
.\Three 200-kva subway type transformers
Three 100-kva subway type transformers
Three 75-kva subway type transformers
Six 50-kva subway type transformers
Six 25-kva subway type transformers
The prices on said transformers to be: $1476.00, $929.84,
$701.10, $543.66, and $385.40 each respectively making a total
lump sum price of FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE
DOLLARS AND EIGHTEEN CENTS ($14,595•19):"
"Be it, and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of
the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with WALTER BLEDSOE & COMPANY
for the furnishing, in accordance with pro�osal and specifications
li of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND (35,000) TONS of lZ" screenings, to be
shipped during a period of not greater than 12 months, at a
i contract price of $4.25 per ton plus 150 per ton for oil
treatment if required making a total lump sum price without
oil treatment of ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND, SEVEN
i HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($148,750.00), and
Be it and it is hereby.further resolved that the said Public
Utility Board be authorized to pay freight on said coal at the
rate of $3.55 per ton, all of prices herein quoted being
ii subject to change in accordance with the Standard Coal
Operators' Contract and changes in freight rates."
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"Be it, and it is -hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board
of- the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council
ji of said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with the SAHARA COAL COMPANY„
for the furnishing,. in accordance with proposal and
specifications, of THREE THOUSAND (3,000) TONS -of 1P screenings,
to be shipped during a period of not greater than 12 months,
at a contract price of $4.00 per ton making a total lump sum
of TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000.00), and
Be it, and it is hereby further resolved that the said Public
Utility Board be authorized to pay freight on said coal at the
rate of $3.65 per ton, all of prices herein quoted being
subject to change in accordance with the Standard Coal
Operators' Contract and. changes in freight rates."
A request by the Board of Park Commissioners to accept a piece of real
�Iestate which joins Silver Lake Park Property and extends East to lOJ Avenue i
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!Northeast and runs from 72 Street Northeast to 9th Street Northeast, the said
urea being approximately 700 by 170 feet, was read and upon motion by Kennedy,
,second by Akenhead, the Board of Park Commissioners was authorized to accept from
Mr. Kris Nielson the said real estate to be used for park purposes.
The following communication was read and ordered placed on file:
"Honorable Mayor and City Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Subject: Local Sponsor Funds
needed by the City of Rochester
to provide necessary Matching
Funds for State and Federal
Allotments for Improvements to
be completed in 1948 at the
Rochester Municipal Airport.
Gentlemen:
The attention of the Mayo Association has been called to the
need of funds by the City of Rochester for the purpose of matching
state and federal funds now needed for the necessary improvements
to be completed in 1948 at the Rochester Municipal Airport.
The Mayo Association recognizes the importance of the airport
to this community, and therefore in order that this work will not
be delayed, it is given the City of Rochester the $50,000.00 needed
for the specific and sole purpose of matching the funds referred to
above: provided, however, if any portion of said $50,000.00 is not
required for the purposes stated, then the balance of said $50,000.00
not so used in 1948 shall be subject to such use at the Rochester
Municipal Airport in 1949 or in subsequent years as designated by
the Mayo Association.
Yours very truly,
A. J. Lobb,
Secretary and Treasurer"
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A motion.was made by Akenhead, second by Kjerner, that the $50,000.00
'be accepted and that a separate fund and bank account be set up on the books of
the City Clerk and the City Treasurer for the receipt and disbursement of funds
received from the Mayo Association, the State of Minnesota, and the Federal
Government which have been or are to .be appropriated for a construction project•
at the Rochester Airport and the Mayor and.City Clerk were authorized to execute
all papers in connection with the said project.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended
February 7, 19148 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $399.00, civil
fees received $1.35, and conciliation court fees $2.00 and for the week .ended
February 114, 1948 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $218.Q5, civil
fees received $33.66 and.conciliation court fees $14.10. were each read and having
been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Lemmon ordered that the
same be placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of. January, 1948
showing 3143loads weighed and receipts in the amount of $34.30 was read and the
same was referred to the Finance -Committee.
The City Treasurer's reports for. December, 19147 and January, 1948 were
each read and the same were ordered -placed on file.
The report of receipts and expenditures in the Park Improvement Fund
for the month of,January, 19148 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's, Trial Balance for January, 19148 was read and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The application of B.P.O.E. #1091 Elks Club -for "On Sale" non-Intoxicat7
malt liquor license was read and upon motionby Kjerner, second by Kennedy, the
license was granted.
The application of Piggly Wiggly Store No. 29 for a cigarette license
was read and upon motion by Fox, second by Yaeger, the license was granted.
The application of Thomas Hesby for a Journeyman Electricians License
was read and upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, the license was granted.
The application of the Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Company for a permit
to place and maintain a sign was.read and upon motion by Kjerner, second by
Kennedy, the permit was granted.
The application of Piggly Wiggly No. 29 Store for a license to sell so
drinks was read and upon motion by Fox, second by Kennedy, the license was grantee
The application of Lawrence E. Lysne for a permit to move a one story
frame building from Homestead Addition to 807 Thirteenth Avenue Southeast was rea
and upon motion by Kjerner, second by Akenhead, the permit was granted.
A certificate of insurance issued by the United States Fidelity &
Guarantee Company certifying that Howard McGoon has a 1947 Packard 6; passenger
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!Sedan insured for Automobile Bodily Injury each person $25,000.00 and each
accident $50,000.00 and Automobile Property Damage each accident $5,000.00, was
read and President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file. j
The bonds of Hankee Heating Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with the',
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�ISt. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety, Thompson -Burrows Company in the �.
!amount of $1.000.00 with the Glenn Falls Indemnity Company as surety, Southern
,Minnesota Broadcasting Company in the amount of $143.50 with the Fidelity &
;Casualty Company of New York as surety and the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting
,;Company, in the amount of $20.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York 1
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!as surety, were each read and -upon motion by Yaeger, second by Fo-x, the bonds were,
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;approved, -the surety thweon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed
on file.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution accepting the bid of the Elgin;,
'Sweeper Company in the amount of $9,375.00 for one model El -gin 30 Motor Sweeper,
!'which was read.
j' Upon motion.by Kjerner, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be.
!'adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
1�said resolution duly passed and adopted. I;
Alderman Kennedy introduced three resolutions authorizing the Public
Utility Board,to enter into contract with Walter Bledsoe and Company, The Sahara
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Coal Company and the John Clark Electric Company, which were read.
Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kjerner,, that the said resolutions bej
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
Lidresolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution requesting the examination of I
the books and records of the City of Rochester by the State Comptroller, which was'!
read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution fixing the distribution of th
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I10% Utility Income payments for 1949, which was read.
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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, i' •
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Alderman Akenhead introduced a resolution accepting change of collateral
;given by the First National Bank, which was read.
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the j!
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aid resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Akenh-ead introduced a -resolution- appropr,iating..$240.00.,:from
the Fire Protection Fund and ordering„payment made to Reichert Refrigeration
Company for one refrigerator, 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 appropriating $6,699.96 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Civic Auditorium
Revolving Fund, 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 Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $267.97 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering_payment made to Old Dutch -Foods for
merchandise delivered -to concession stands, 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
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Akenhead introduced a resolution appropriating $1,156.50 from
the Park Improvement Fund and $150.20 from the Lighting Fund and orderingpayment
made to the City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Akenhead introduc6;d a resolution appropriating $401..2o from thl
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Coca Cola -Bottling Company
for merchandise delivered to concession stands, which was read.
Upon.motion by Kjerner, second by Fox, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all-vot-ing in favor thereof, President .Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $321.50 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Globe Poster Corporatic
for advertising, which was read.
Upon motion by..Akenhead, 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 Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $509.47 from the
?ark Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Paper Supply,
ich was read.
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Upon motion by Yaeger, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the l'
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $252.35 from the!
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Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin j
foradvertising, which was read.. .
Upon motion by Akenhead, secb.nd by Kennedy, that the said resolution bell
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the 1,
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $2,500.00 from tihe
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Civic Auditorium
!,Revolving Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
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1j adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the j
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $345.96 from them
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Reynolds Wholesale Company
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for supplies for concession stands, which was read.
Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
!ladopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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Alderman Kjerner introduced a resolution appropriating $210.00 from the!
i:Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Maintenance Supply Company for,
airhem unit, 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $635.47 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to A. R.
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Cooke & Son, which was
�j 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $245.63 from the
Park Improvement Fund and $5. 22 from the F. E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering
payment made to The Kruse Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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Alderman Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $1,707.51-from.the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made -to the Collector of Internal
Revenue for.admission taxes collected during January, 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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $300.15 from the
General Fund, $597.59 from the Street & Alley Fund and $.96 from the Sewer Fund
and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Minnesota for gasoline, whi
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 Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $727.20 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Cooperative Oil Company for gasoline,
which was read.
Upon motion by Fox, second by Yaeger, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and.all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fox introduced a resolution appropriating $144.00 from the
General Fund and $520.00 from the Street & Alley Fund, $377,00 from the Sewer
Fund and $4.50 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to the Street &
Alley Fund for use of equipment, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Akenhead, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favorthereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a.resolution appropriating $1,238.44 from
the P. I. R. Fund' and ordering payment made to Carlisle G.-Fraser for 5% retained
on sewer and watermain contracts, w hich was read.
Upon motion by Yaeger, 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 Yaeger introduced a resolution appropriating $457.33 from the
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Public Utilitle
for lighting at airport, 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 appropriating $263.90 from thel
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin for publishing
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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.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution granting four public dance
,permits to Archie Dieter, which was read'.
Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution boil •
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Yaeger introduced a resolution appointing Judges of Election
for 1949, which was read.
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Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
ladopted 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 appropriating $3,500.00 from
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the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Library Fund, 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 requesting a survey on traffic ;
and parking in the City of Rochester by the Highway Planning Survey of the
;Minnesota Department of Highways, which was read.
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Upon motion by Kennedy, -second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced the following resolution which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That the City of Rochester shall enter into a Sponsor's
Assurance Agreement for the purpose of obtaining federal aid
in the development of the Rochester Municipal Airport and that
such agreement shall be as set forth here below:
That the Mayor of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, is
Hereby authorized and directed to execute said Sponsor's "
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Assurance Agreement in quadruplicate on behalf of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota and the Clerk of the said City is
hereby authorized and directed to attest the said agreement
and impress the official seal of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota upon the said agreement.
That the Sponsor Assurance Agreement referred to
herein above shall be as hereinafter set forth."
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Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Kjerner, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof', President Lemmon declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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The following claims were read and upon motion by Yaeger, second by
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Kennedy, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and;
directed to draw warrants on the Ci.ty Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
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February 16. 1949
From.the.General Fund: Miller Davis Co., $126.92; Quality Print Shop,l
$56.15; Municipal _Court, $9.00; -Quality Print . Shop, $19.75;. Keuffel & Esser,
$7.72; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $62.76; West Publishing Co.. $175.00;
Mason Publishing Co., $12.50; Rochester Photo Lab., $3.75; .Keiter Directory Co.,
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$60.00; Witte Transportation Co., $1,26; Mary A.Smythe, $63.00; Florence Hanson,
$19.00; City of Rochester, -Minnesota, $24.52; Adams, $11.76;- H. A. Rogers Co.,
$7.65; R. L. Palm, $1.95;. H & H Electric 06,, $24.y5; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.59;
M-. C. Thompson Co., $26.15; N. -W. Bell Telephone Co-., $18.50; General Electric
Co., $29. 00; Pink Supply Co., $70.20 ; Harper Brush Works, $4.49; F. W. Woolworth
Co.,- $8.49; H. Dornack, $59.90; Bergstedt Paint Co., $20.36; Universal•Motors,
Inc., $97.79; Alexander Auto Electric, $46.90; Postier & Eggers,-$7.00; Macs
Standard Service, $9.20; Pulver Motor Service, $10.00; The R.ochest.er Visitor,
$9.00; City Cafe, $104. 15; Keiter .Dir.ectory Co., $60.00; Railway. Express ,Agency,
$3.86; City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $10.62; Ole's Linoleum. Shop.,. $24.50;
Hanson Hardware. Co.,. $23, 71; Jensen -Hardware, $1.40; Rochester Electric Co.,
$9.45.; Pruetts, $24.38; Devoe & Reynolds, $20.85; Cooperative Oil Company., $68.76
From the Street & Alley Fund: Railway Express- Agency, $3.86; Carlton
White, $19..10; The George T. Ryan Co-., $61.09; Hentges Glass .Company, $7.25;
Firestone Stores, $33.93; Scharf. Auto S-upply, $2.71; Superior .Sales.& Service,-
$49.46; Bemel Auto Parts, $.50; Ellis Motor Company, $.3.22; Olmsted County
Revenue Fund, $37,44; The. Pure Oil Company, $68.00; Commissioner of Taxation,
Petroleum Division, $22.11; Dodge Lumber & Fuel- Company, $96.90; The Sanitary
Company, $4.15; Chas. E. Anders -on Co.-, $11.75; Hanson Hardware Co.., $14.10;
National Bushing & Parts, $33.72; Cooperative Oil Company, $27.05,
From the Fir-e Protection .Fund: Sherwin Willi-ams Company, $45.40;
Southern Minnesota Supply Co., $31.23; Quality Print. Shop, $26.63; Mine -Safety
Appliance Co., $35.71; Mayo Clinic, $7. 50; Botsford Lumber Co., $32.30; Roche-ster
Iron Works, $3.90; .Conti.nental Oil Company, $103.59; The Sanitary Company, $4..35;
Ole ' s Linoleum Shop, $8. 35; Chas. E. Anderson. Co., $2.00; Hanson Hardware Co..
$4.95; Jensen Hardware, $.11.23; Rochester Electric C.o.,. $20.67; Pruetts., $.4.62.;
; Devoe & Reynolds, $10.46; National Bushing & Parts, $16054; Cooperative Oil.
Company, $50.91•
From the Sewer Fund: Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $11..92; City of Rochester„r,
Public Utilities, $82.98; Chicago .Great. Western Ry. $8.71; Walker Larson Hardwar
$1.90; Wm. S. Haugen, $2.88; The Sanitary Co., $33.68.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester., Public Utilities, $3.55•
. From the Park Improvement Fund: Seven Up Bottling Co., $34.60; Rochest!!er
Bottling Co., $197.19; General Mills Inc., $102.95; Velie Ryan, $50.22; Velie
Ryan, $83.98; Owatonna•Photo News, $12.00; Rochester- Bread Company, $42.10;
Rochester Ice & Fuel Company, $66.90; Lake City Graphic, $17.60; Sanitary Compan
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$78.65; Roy Kingrey, $12.50; Baihly's Cash Market, $138.16; Hanson Hardware,
$4.76; R. L. Palm, $2.20; Rochester Visitor, $26.00; •Adams Book Store, $10..00;
Pruetts Laundry, $5.32; Williams P rinting Co., $39.50; Railway Express Co., i�
$20.93; Hollands, $44.12; .Quality Print Shop, $7.60; Bach Music Company, $3.00;
Addressograph Sales .Agency, $2. 5g; Addressograph .Sales Agency, $6.00; Walker.
Larson Hardware, $16.91z Peoples Natural Gas Co., $26,39; N. W. Bell Telephone
Go., $17.50; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,. $1.95; William Van Hook, $2. 00;. Universal
Motors, Inc., $13.32; Universal Motors, Inc., $13.32; Rochester Paper Supply Co..,,
$13•05; Walker. Larson Hardware, $33.15; Alexander Auto Electric, $.80; Dodge
Lumber Co., $36.60; Rochester Iron Works, $9.82; Coca Cola Bottling Co.,-$36.6o; r
Chicago Pump Co., $S0.07; Keiter Directory Co., $15.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $2.81/
Axel Reed, $47.45; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $29. 40; Hanson Hardware Go., $28.11;
Mabel Record, $6.30; Mabel Record,. $4.20; R. C. Drips Grocer, $90.00; Hentges -
Glass Co., $11.85; Spring Grove Herald, $1.80; Spring Grove Herald, $3.60;
Lanesboro Leader, $8.40; Red Wing Eagle, $15.75; Gust Zieman, $36.75; LaCrosse
Tribune, $30.80; Winona Republican Herald, $18.90; LaCrosse Tribune, $23.10;
Albert Lea Publsshing Co., $12.60; Red Wing Eagle, $9.45; Pine Island Record,
$5.60; Harmony News, $5.15; Harmony News, $ 4.27; Rochester Dairy, 498.10,
Perry Beach, $20,00; E. T. Watkins, $14.59; So. Minnesota. Broadcasting, $135.50
'So. Minnesota Broadcasti.ng, $119.50; Howard County Times, $9.72; Hayfield Herald,
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$4.90; Chatfiedl News, $5.60; Midland Popcorn Co., $150.00; Minn. Fire Extinguisher
Co. $7.70; Wykoff Enterprise, $5. p , 60; Herald Publishing C.o., $18.00; American Linen Co., $21,73; Auditorium Managers. Assn.., $50.00; Red. Wing Daily .Republican
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Eagle, $15.12; Pine Island Record, $4.80; Chatfield News, $4.80; Hayfield Herald,;!
Mi'dland Popcorn Co., $195,00; Marigold Dairies, $43.72; Rochester Bread
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Co., $18.90; H & H, Electric Co., $41.89; The Mayo Clinic, $17,50; Myron Distad,
$48.60; Hanson Hardware, $7.45; B. E. Darby & Sons, $12.00; LaCrosse. Tribune,
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$10. 78; Stewartville Star, $9. 10.; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $1. 65; .Spring Valley
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TrAb.une, $5.60; Decorah Journal,. $10.66; Winona .Republican Herald, $30.34; Monte's
$6.6op. W. Bell Telephone Co., $52.96; Thiem Signs, $20.50; H & H Electric Co.;
$14.75; H & H Electric -Co., $10,80; Woodhouse Brothers, $63.90; Photo News,
�$10.00; Maintenance Supply Co., $210.00; Jensen Hardware, $38.58.-
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: Jensen Hardware, $5.95; Hanson
Hardware, $4.15; Chicago Great Western Ry., $2.33; Stonhard Company, $12.50;
Trojan Playground Equipment, Co., $22.79; General Playground Equipment Company,
$14. 40..
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $48.00.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Yaeger, the following claims were
disallowed: Roy Lovejoy, $5.00 and A. K..Thompson, $8.00.
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Upon motion by Akenhead, second by Kennedy, the .City Clerk was instructed
to advertise for bids for 560 parking meters (more or less), the said bids to be ;
• received at 2:00 o'clock P. M. on March 1, 1948.
Upon motion by Kjerner, second by Kennedy, the meeting was adjourned.
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