HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1949Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn:, • Apr 11 18 , 19 49
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, 1949•
President Lemmon called the meeting to.order at.7:30 o'clock P. M. the
following members being present: President Lemmon, Aldermen Anderson, Kennedy, Miner,
Morris and Theel. Absent:. Alderman Amundsen, due to illness.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Anderson, the minutes of the meeting of
April 11, 1949 were approved.
President Lemmon stated this as -being the time and place set.for the first
hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 1st Avenue Southwest from 6th Street
Southwest to vacated 7th Street Southwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second
hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Avenue Southeast from loth to
llth Street Southeast. A communication from Mrs. Martin Hanson protesting the
installation of the curb and gutter in behalf of her mother Mrs. Louise Sween was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Anderson, the hearing was continued until May 2,1949.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set -for the second
hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Southeast from llth to
12th Street Southeast. After hearing those present, who urged that the curb and gutter
be installed as petitioned for and the reading of a list.of property owners who opposed
the improvement, President Lemmon ordered the hearing continued until May 2., 1949.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second
'hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain on North Broadway from
the end of the present main approximately 240 feet North of the North line of 16th
Street Northeast,. to a point approximately 747 feet Northerly thereof. There was no
one present wishing to be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second
hearing on the construction of a watermain on 5th Avenue Northwest from the south line
of Lot 8, Block S, Manley Ia Addition to 14th Street Northwest. There was no one present
wishing to be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second
hearing on the grading, surfacing and oiling of the east and west alley in Block•"5,
Head` & McMahon's Addition. There was no one present wishing to_ be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for the second
hearing on the grading and paving of the North and South alley in.Block 36, Original
Plat. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Lemmon stated this as being the time and place set for reciving and
opening bids for the concrete construction at Parking Lot No. 2, between Broadway Street
South and lot Avenue Southwest at the location of the City Warehouse. The bids of C. M.
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Boutelle in'the amount of $2,292.25 and Gordon Winslow Company in the amount of
$2,399•80 were each received and opened and President Lemmon referred the same to the
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The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that ,the contract for the
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construction of curb and sidewalk at Parking Lot No. 2 near the old city warehouse !1
between Broadway Street South and First Avenue Southwest be awarded to''C. M. Boutelle ;I
in the amount of $2,292.25 was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, the i
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The Mayor s appointment of Mr. Chris Jensen of 602 Ninth Street Southeast to
the Board of Zoning for a term of five years was read and upon motion by Anderson, II
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second by Miner, the appointment was approved.
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The following communidation.f rom Mayor, McQuillan was read and President Lemmon!
ordered that the same be placed on file:
C: "Members of the Common Council
Gentlemen:
Have signed warrants 54459,54407.53909.53853.53176, i;.
53132.52714,52739, totaling $41,985.29.
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These warrants do not specify the reason for the
transfer of funds; so I wish it expressly understood it
that these funds are for the purpose of compensating i
the City of Rochester for services rendered to the
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.Water and Light Departments.
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It is further my understanding, that before this fiscal.
year is over, there will be an official determination
of the exact total amount of Utility funds which the I.
City of Rochester is legally entitled to.
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Respectfully, I'
Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor"
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose ofl',
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promoting health,- safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use
of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings
on lots and the density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, -all in
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accordance with a comprehenselve plan", (deleting from the Commercial District and
adding to the Industrial District, Lots 9 and 10, Block 64, Original Plat) was given its
first reading.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, and upon roll call and all present
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second
reading.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Anderson, and upon roll call and.all present
(voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third,
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and final reading.
Upon motion by Theel,: second by Anderson, that the said Ordinance be adopted
has read, and all present voting in _favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
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Ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance
entitled, "An Ordinance for the
purpose of
promoting
health, safety, order, convenience
and general welfare by regulating
the use
of land,
the location, size, use and height of
buildings, and the arrangement
of
buildings
on lots and the density of population
within the City of Rochester,
Minnesota,
all in accordance
with a comprehensive plan",
(deleting from the Residential
District
and adding to the Industrial District, Lot S,
except the East 48 feet thereof
in Block
92, Original Plat), was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Miner, and upon roll call and all present
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second
reading.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, and upon roll call and all present
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third
and final reading.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, that the said Ordinance be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
The matter of salaries was again brought to the attention of the Council and
upon motion by Morris, second by Kennedy, the.meeting to be held on May 2, 1949 at 2:00
o'clock P. M. was set for the date to consider same. -
Mr. Robert Petersdorf, Agent for the American Federation of Labor, requested
that the Council meet with Committees from the union and department heads to study
salaries of City employees. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Theel, the hearing was
adjourned at this time and continued until May 2, 1949,
A notice of an appeal from the application of Paragraph 3 of Section 10.of the
Zoning Ordinance (No. 559) by the Building Inspector signed by Myron M. Reeve was read
and upon motion by -Kennedy, second by Morris, the said appeal was referred to the Board
of Zoning.
The request of the Mayo Association that the City of Rochester proceed with •
the construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of the entire length of Plummer Lane
located in Belmont Slope, the said improvement to be paid for by the Mayo Association,
was read and the matter was left in the hands of the City Engineer.
An "Extension Agreement" of a lease between the City of Rochester and the
Chicago North Western Railway Company was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by
Theel, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute same.
The request of the City Attorney to the Attorney General'as to whether or not
the provisions of the City Charter of Rochester, providing for the establishment of a
Public Utility Board, the appointment of members thereof, and prescribing the duties
and powers of the board in respect of the management of certain municipal works of the
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ity*of Rochester, prevail over and supersede the provisions, of Minnesota Statues
notated,.paragraph 442.03 to 442.25, realting to boards of municipal works in cities
f the second class, 'was read.. 'The Attorney General's opinion states that the Public
tility Board is operated under the provisions of the City Charter and not- under the
rovisions of Minnesota Statutes Annotated, Section 442.03 to 442.25.
A petition for the grading and surfacing of the East and West alley in Block 9;1
ead & McMahon's Addition was read and President Lemmon referred the same to the Street 80
lley Committee and the City Engineer.
A petition for the grading of streets in Parkside Addition was read and the 1
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ame was ordered placed on file.
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A petition that a permit be not issued for the construction of an addition to
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church at -111 Fifth Avenue Northwest was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by 11
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iner, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning.
The recommendation of .the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and gutter be
onstructed on both sides of 8th Street Northwest .from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest was
ead and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendations of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Joseph. E.Powers'
o have the South 92.07 feet, East 131.15. feet, West 262.30 feet of Outlot 1 Auditor's
lat "A" changed from a residential to a commercial zone be granted and the petition to
ave that part .of Outlot 35, Auditor �.s Plat "A" commencing on the south' boundary of said
of 35 at a point which is dis.tant 832.65 feet west of the S.E. corner of said section 1,;i
hence running north 20 degrees 27 minutes west a distance of 340.8 feet to a place of
eginning, thence continuing north 20 degrees 27_ minutes west for a distance of 126.7feet;'
o the southerly right of way line of Trunk Highway No,. 7_,. which line is 150 feet southerilly
f and. parallel with the centerline of said highway, thence. running easterly along said•
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ight of way line for a distance of 200 feet more or less to its intersection with the
esterly right of way line,.thence running southerly along said westerly right of way
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ine for a distance. of 200 feet more or less, to a point which is distance 400 feet I'
ortherly (measured along said westerly right of way .line) of its intersection with the
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oath boundary of Lot 35, thence running westerly a distance of 290 feet more or Tess
o the point of beginning, comprising 0.86 acres more or less, changed from a residential'
o a commercial zone be granted, were each read and upon motion. by Kennedy, second by
iner, the City .Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing on the said zoning
atters to be held at 2: 00 o'clock P. M. on May 2, 1949.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that a permit be issued.to.the Shell
it Company for the construction of a one -bay lubritorium addition to their station
ocated at the corner of 2nd Street and 14th Avenue South west was read and upon motion byi
aderson, second by Morris, the Building Inspector was instructed to issue the requested
ermit.
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The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that no change be made in the zoning
of property owned by C. R. Holland, Bernice Holland, Mrs. Jennie Field Haight, Roswell M.
and Lois Evans, Mrs. Annabel Ives, Grace M. Wilson and Mrs.. Verana Voelter Anderson and
lying in Blocks 1 and 2 of the Original Plat was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second
by Theel, the said recommendation was approved.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate of cost for grading and surfacing
streets in Parkside Sub -Division in the amount of $29,909.70 was read and upon motion
by Morris, second by Theel, the same was approved and ordered placed on file..
Plans and specifications for traffic signals on Broadway as prepared by the •
City Engineer were presented to the Council and upon motion by Miner, second by Theel,
the same were approved and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be
received on May 16, 1949 at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The annual report of the Board of Park Commissioners was presented and
President Lemmon ordered that the same be placed on file.
The applications of Virgil W. Johnson and Harry Belmont for "Off Sale" non -
intoxicating malt liquor license and Harry Belmont for "On Sale" non -intoxicating malt
liquor. license were each read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the licenses
were granted, subject to the payment of penalty.
The applications for license to sell cigarettes of George Henke, Nick Chonis,
Harry Belmont, Mayo Civic Auditorium, J. H. Kirkham, Virgil Johnson and L. J. Broich
were each read and upon mo.ti.on by Theel, second by. Kennedy, the licenses were granted
subject to the payment .of penalty, with the exception of George Henke's application
which•does not go in effect until June 1, 1949.
The applications of L. A. Kepp Contracting Company for Electrical Contractors
License, Fred A. Roepke and L. A. Kepp for Master Electrician's license and John R.
Morrison and A. D. Mills for Journeyman Electricians license, were each read and upon
motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the licenses were granted, subject to the payment of
penalty.
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application of Fred A. Fisher for Journeyman Heating Workers' and Steam
Fitter's
license
was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the license was
granted,
subject
to the payment of penalty.
The
application of Milford V. Ready for a Journeyman Plumber's license was
read and
upon
motion by Morris, second by Miner, the license was granted.
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applications of Nick Chonis, Harry Belmont, George Henke, Virgil W.
Johnson,
L. J.
Broich and Mayo Civic Auditorium were each read and upon motion by Theel,
second by
Kennedy,
the licenses were granted, subject to the payment of penalty, with
the exception
of George Henkels application which does not go in effect until June 1,
1949.
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applications of C. M. Boutelle, H. T. Earle and C. J. McDonald Construction
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Company for license to construct sidewalks, driveways and curbing were each read and
upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the licenses were granted, subject to the
payment of penalty,
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The application of Harry Belmont for license to operate a pool hall(6;:tables),'
was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the license was granted, subject
to the payment of penalty.
The applications of Parkway Ice Cream Bar, Belmont Billiards and Cranston
(Typewriters for a permit to place and maintain a sign.were.each read and upon motion by
Theel, second by Miner, the permits were granted.
The application of the Minnesota Amusement Company for five theatre licenses
lwas read and upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, the licenses were granted.
The application of the North States Enterprises,.Inc. for a license-t-o operate
a theatre .was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the license was granted
subject to the payment of a fee in the amount of $75.00.
The application of the Vet's Cab Company for.transfer of a taxicab license
If rom a 1942 Plymouth with license No. 526-735 to a 1949 Plymouth with license No.
529-369 was -read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Theel, the transfer was granted.
The license bond of Elmer C. Johnson in the amount of. $1,000.00 with the '
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety was read and upon motion by Theel, second byl
Anderson, the bond was approved the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that thei
same be placed on file.
The contract bonds of Rochester Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of
$2,200.00 and Rochester Quarry Company in the amount of $1.100.00 with the Western
Surety Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to the Mayor for his f!
approval. II
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of C. M. Boutelle
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for cement construction work at Parking Lot No. 2, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. ti
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution accepting plans.and specifications
and ordering bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on llth Street Northwest
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from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted ;.
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as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution accepting plans and.specificatione
and ordering bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue Southeast froml�
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12th to 13th Street Southeast, which was read.
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Southeast from
3rd to 4th Street Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. •
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 5th Street Northeast from the
State Hospital Sewer to 15th Avenue Northeast and in 15th Avenue Northeast from 5th
Street Northeast to the.east line of Lot 3, Block 2, Morningside Addition, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, -second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for -the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain on North Broadway
from the end of the. present main approximately 240 feet North of the North line of 16th
Street Northeast, to a point approximately 747 feet Northerly thereof, which was read.
Upon motion by'Anderson, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for the construction of a watermain in 5th Avenue Northwest from the
South line'of-Lot 8, Block 8, ManleyIsAddition to 14th Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said •
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in 12th Street
Northwest from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the
construction of a curb and gutter on 8th Street Northwest from 2nd to 4th Avenue
Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by-Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
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as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said II
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resolution duly -passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the
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grading of streets in Parkside Addition, which was read.,
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Upon motion by Theel, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be_a,dopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. I
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile'
• Iand estimate of cost and second hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 1st
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Avenue Southwest from 6th Street Southwest to vacated 7th Street Southwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read a•nddd all .pr.ase.nt, voting-��.in-fa.vor, the,r,&o,.f, Presi-dent ,Lemmon_:decl;a_red ;t,he„ said
resolutionAI e�m�ns�e'& din°r�de ced a^resolution rant in one dance
g g permit to Mike
,., Sternberg, which was read. !
a I Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
�- as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
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resolution Iduly passed and adopted..
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $419.99 from the Lighting,
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Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities for lighting at
Ithe airport, which was read.
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that.the said resolution be adopted
is read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $370.63 from the Street*&
�Illey Fund and ordering payment made to Northwestern Refining Company for cutback
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asphalt, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read,. and all .present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed I and. adopted. �t
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II Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $251.17 from, the Sewer !
Fund and ordering payment made to Botsford Lumber Company for coal at the disposal plant,'i
which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $360.00 from the Sewer
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Fund and ordering payment made to the Neenah Foundry Company for manhole frames and
covers, which was read.
Uponmot ion by Anderson, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted,'
Its read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $5.636.63 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund, which
was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy,- second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $1,008.54 from the
Park Improvement Fund, $171.63 from the Lighting Fund and $7.74 from the F.E.Williams
Estate Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was •
read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $346.90 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Roch-ester Dairy Cooperative for
merchandise delivered to the concession stand, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $221.34 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Paper Supply Company for Dixie
Cups, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $3,852.00 from the
Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. for one Pulvi-
Mixer, which was read•.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted •
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced the following resolution which was read:
"WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota has declared to recognize November 3,
1949 as the date to entertain The Honorable HARRY S. TRUMAN, President
of the United States -of America, at its Centennial Celebration, and
WHEREAS, It is the wish of the residents of the City of Rochester.
Minnesota, that the President of the United States be invited to attend
the Minnesota Centennial Celebration on said date.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota:
That an invitation be extended to The Honorable HARRY S. TRUMAN,
President of the United States, to visit the State of Minnesota on
November 3, 1949.
Be it further resolved by the said Common Council:
That the Mayor of the City of Rochester,- Minnesota, be authorized
and instructed to extend said invitation in behalf of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, and that a certified copy of this resolution
be made a part of said invitation." •
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Upon motion by.Miner, second by Morris, that. -the said resolution be.adopted
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Lemmon declared the said
resolution -duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were.read.and upon motion by Morris,,second by Anderson,
the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk.were authorized and directed to I'
draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund:. N.. W. Bell Telephone Company, $20.50; Otis Elevator ij
Company, $13.00; Olmsted County,.$10.17; Muriel I. Hennesey,.$12.00; The Town House, -
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019.00; Mrs. John D. Mellor, $1.00; Lyle Signs, Inc. , $6.21; H.. A. Rogers Company, $1. 91i"
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Richard Hendricks, $41.00; Rochester_Plumbing.& Heating, $5.40; Henry Van Lith, $15.00;
Devoe & Raynolds, $3.73; Rochester Electric Company, $21.74; Roscoe's Standard Service,
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$1.60; Hagen's Market, $.59; Jensen Hardware, $21.44; Foster Electric Company, $39.00;
Cooperative Oil Company, $54.46; National Bushing & Parts, $3.45.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Hagenis Market, $2.63; The Pure Oil Company,
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$59.54; California Brush Company, $71.68;' Commissioner. of Taxation, $22.66; Herbert G. li
nopp, $4.68; Socony Vacuum Oil Company, $13.28; Mayo Clinic, $5.00; C., M. Boutelle,
$179,00; Firestone Stores, $120.55; Cities Service Oil Company, $15.54; Lange Tractor &
Equipment Company, $54.05; Great Western Laboratories, $28.39; Hentges Glass Company,
1$19.00; Jensen Hardware, $31.12; National Bushing & Parts, $111.91; The Sanitary
Company, $. 75•
From the Fire Protection Fund: Jensen Hardware, $5.38; Foster Electric
Company, $1.65; Minn. Fire Extinguisher Company, $22, 25; Coolig & Gottlieb, Inc., $3. 76;
College Book Store, $2,40; Cooperative Oil Company, $5*40; Carpenter Mfg. Company,
1$17.47; National Bushing & Parts, $6.77;' The Sanitary Company, $4.90.
From the Sewer Fund:. Walker Larson Hardware Company, $7.80; Dodge Lumber &
Fuel Company, $95.17; Foster Electric Company, $7.85; National Bushing ,& Parts, $.70;
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The Sanitary Company, $44.90; City of Rochester, .Public Utilities, $64.20.
From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $36.55• l
From the Park Improvement Fund: Devoe & Raynolds Company, $18.39; Wm. VanHook!l
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Supt of Parks, $10,00; Skelly Brothers, $14,25; Marigold Dairies, $34.88; Pepsi Cola
Company, $15.08; Burnstein Applebee Company, $4.66; KLER BJroadcasting Company, $10,40;
Wallmaster Cleamws, $70.60; National Cali Register, $21.50; Seven Up Bottling Company,
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$64.90; Walker Larson Hardware, $11.03; Geo. A. Giguere, $6,95; American Linen Supply,
$44.00; Whiting Press, $76. 40; Kling Music Company, $5. 7 9; Rochester Post Bulletin,
$94.80; Jensen Hardware, $3,08; Allen Lloyd Company, $.30; N. W. Bell Telephone Company,,,
$15.T5; Rochester State Hospital, $10.00; Schmidt Printing Company, $12.90; Mr. Chet
Johnson, $7.00; Clements Chevrolet Company, $8.41; Peoples Natural Gas,Company, $1.80;
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National Bushing & Parts, $11.76; Golf Tee Company, $52.50; Devoe & Raynolds, $22.60;
Fire Extinguisher & Supply Company, $32.70; American Bulb Company, $.70; Austin Daily
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Herald, $4.00; Thiem Sign Company-, $6.00; Ra-Tel Company, $4.50; Alpek Sheet Metal,
$172,95; Austin Daily Herald, $9.00; Winona Republican Herald, $29.00; Rochester
Visitor, $7,00; Peoples Press, $2.80; Hanson Hardware -Company, $54.33; Southern Minn.
Broadcasting Company, $15.00; Rochester Visitor, $16. 00; Baihly l s Cash Market, $191. 91;
Palmer Show Card Paint Company, $105,75; Brigham Gelatin Company, $2.77; Rochester Bread
Company, $59, 26; H &' H Electric Company, $3, 60; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $76.94;
Pruetts Laundry, $3.48; Peoples Natural Gas Company, • $1.35; Alvin E. Benike, $38.37;
Railway Express Company; $7.48; N. W. Publications, - $15.60; Globe Ticket Company,
$50:36; Ace Sign Company, • $124.44; R; C. Drips Grocer Company, $10.32; Herald Publishing •
Company, $ 6.40; Coca Cola Bottling Company, $161.40.
Mr. George Leiferman was present at the meeting and requested that a permit
be issued for the remodeling work planned at the Knowlton Apartment Building. He was -
informed that the matter would be again brought up at the meeting of May 2, 1949.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Morris, Mr. Walter Caustin was appointed
as -a member of the Firemen's Civil Service Commission for a term of three years.
Alderman Miner stated that at a meeting held on April 11, 1949 he had made
a motion that the appointment of Robert Petersdorf as a member -of the Police Civil
Service Commission be not approved -and that after studying the matter further he had
now changed his mind And -asked -that his motion be rescinded, No action was taken on,
the matter at this meeting.
The following proposed resolution was presented by the City Attorney and upon
motion by Kennedy, second by Anderson, the same was accepted and final action on same
was deferred until a future date: -
"
WHEREAS, the rising costs of municipal governments, with the
resultant increase in taxes, have reached a point where lengthy study
of the problem can well be considered,
AND WHEREAS, it is thought advisable that a committee selected
from the representative citizens of the City be appointed to work with
the administrative officials of the City of Rochester to study ways and
means -of -bringing about further economies within the municipal government,
AND WHEREAS, such committee should act in an advisory capacity
to the legislative body for such period of time as may be deemed
necessary to bring about a. lowering of the cost of administration of •
municipal affairs,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the
City of Rochester that a committee -of ( ) representative=,citizens
of the City of Rochester be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval
of the Common Council, to act for such period as may be deemed
necessary by the Mayor and the Common Council to work with the
governing body in an attempt to lower administrative costs of
municipal government.��
Upon motion by Kennedy, -second by Miner, the meeting was adjourned.
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