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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
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Rochester, Minnesota, held'in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall in said City,.on !
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August 15, 1949. _ tl
President pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M.,
the following members being present: Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson, Kennedy, Miner, Morris,
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and Theel. Absent: President Lemmon, due to illness.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, the minutes of the meeting of August 1,'ii
1949 were approved.
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President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a
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hearing on the petition for the vacation of the North and South alley between Lots 7,8,
and 9 on the west and Lots 4, 5, and 6 on the East in Block 49, Original Plat. Mr. Wm. ?
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C. Schacht, attorney representing the Hayes Lucas Lumber Company, requested that the
hearing be adjourned until the meeting of September 6, 1949 and upon motion by Miner,
second by Kennedy, the said hearing was adjourned until the next regular meeting.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for the furnishing and installing of.traffic control signals
at First Avenue and Second Street Southwest and at the entrance to St. Maryls Hospital
at Second Street Southwest. The bids of H. B. Allen, Inc. in the amount of $4,977.00;
Kehne Electric Co., Inc. in the amount of $7,140.00; H & H Electric Company in the amount'
of $5,521.00 and Nietz Electric Company in the amount of $5,195.00 were each received and
opened and upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, the same were referred to the Police
Committee, the Acting Chief of Police. and the City Engineer for tabulation. and report. j
President pr.o tem Anderson stated this as being the' time and place set. for
receiving and opening bids for the grading of the north and south alley In Block 64, r
Original Plat. No bids were received. 'I
Mr. Robert Ramsdell, representing a group from Southeast Rochester, stated than
they were present to see what progress had been made toward starting a surface drainage
sewer in Southeast Rochester. Mayor McQuillan reported on an informal meeting which had"
been held on August 9, 1949 and stated that it was now planned to hold an election for
bond issues for the construction of a sewage treatment plant, extensions to sanitary
sewers and also surface drainage sewers. After hearing those present and the Mayor s
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report on the matter, a motion was made by Amundsen, second by Theel, that the City
Attorney be instructed.to,prepare a resolution, in accordance with Section 179 of the
City Charter, setting forth the amount, rate of interest and all other conditions of a
bond issue for the construction of a Sewage Treatment Plant and estensions to the present
sanitary and storm sewer systems, and also that the City Attorney be authorized to employ,
such legal assistance as he may deem necessary. All voted in favor of the motion.
After further discussion on the matter of a bond issue for the proposed sewage,;
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treatment pland and extensions to storm and sanitary sewers, a motion was made by
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undsen, second by Alennedy, that another informal meeting be held on August 22, 1949 to
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determine, if possible, the type and amount of bonds required for the said project. All
voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Charles Fox was before the Council and requested that they -again consider
the. dredging of the Cascade Creek Channel in Northwest Rochester. Also a petition for
the dredging and cleaning of the Cascade Creek Channel in Northwest Rochester was read.
Mr. Fox stated that it was estimated that the work would cost from $6,000.00 to• $5,000.00.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, the request was referred to the Street &.Alley
Committee and the City Engineer for study and report to the Council.
Mrs. Charles Granger was present and requested that the City stand the expense •
of the construction of a water line from her residence to a watermain. Upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the matter was referred to the Water Committee for their
recommendation.
Mr. Bernard F. Schroeder of 1223 Third Street Northeast was present at the
meeting and objected to the construction of a sidewalk on',3r.d Street Northeast between
the present sidewalk and llth Avenue Northeast as recently planned, stating that he
thought the sidewalk would be to close to the curb line in case a curb was ever constructed.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the City Engineer was instructed not to issue
a permit for the said sidewalk until others-in-terested would have an opportunity to be
heard.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. James J. Macken, Jr. as Chief of Police of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota, the same— to become effective August 16, 1949 at
S o!clock A. M., was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the appointment was
approved.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and the
same was ordered placed on file:
"WHEREAS, additional funds are necessary to meet payments now due
on the Silver Lake Plant, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are not now on hand in the Public Utility
Fund to meet said payments.
THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility
Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Sinking Fund •
Commission be and is hereby requested to dispose of the remaining
Bonds in the SINKING FUND FOR ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT E%TENSIONS and to
transfer amounts received therefrom to the Public Utility Fund for
the purpose herein stipulated."
The two following resolutions adopted by the Board of County Commissioners were
each read:
"BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the County. Board of the County
of Olmste4, Minnesota, that the road beginning at Eleventh Avenue and
Fourteenth Street Northeast which is the South quarter (SJ) corner of
Section 25, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, and extending Westerly
and Northwesterly along Fourteenth Street- Northeast to Trunk Highway
No. 63, be designated as a State Aid Road, said road to be an extension
of State Aid Road No. 2."
"BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the County Board of the County
of Olmsted, Minnesota, that the road beginning at the North quarter (NJ)
corner of Section 6, Township 106 North, Range 13 West, thence Westerly
to the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 106 North, Range 13 West,
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thence Southwesterly "and Westerly_ along Fourth .Street Southeast � to"'
Trunk Highway No. 63 be designated as in State Aid Road" said'r d
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to"_be an, extension, of; State Aid'.Road 't0"." �
A notice of hearing before the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of the State
of Minnesota in the matter of the application of Railway Express Agency, Incorporated,
for authority and permission to change its schedule of office hours at its offices in
the State of Minnesota and particularly to Close their Express offices and agencies in
the State of Minnesota on Saturdays, as well as Sundays and holidays beginning on
September 1, 1949, the said hearing to be held at 2:00 o'clock P. M. on.August 15, 1949
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
A notice from the State of Minnesota, Water Pollution Control Commission, that;
plans submitted for sewage facilities in the City of Rochester are approved with the
following reservations was read:
1. That not to exceed 20 single-family residential connections
or the equivalent thereof shall be made with the proposed
sewer extensions without further permission from the Commission. y
2. That no permits will be granted for additional extensions until
a contract is let for a sewage treatment plant.
A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel, that the City Engineer be authorized to
reply to the said communication. All voted in favor of the motion.
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A communication from the Public Examiner requesting partial payment for
salaries and expenses -of their examiners for the period from May 23, 1949 to August 12,
1949 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The Mayor's emergency order given to the City Clerk for approximately 10,000
gallons of gasoline was read and the same.was ordered placed on file.
A .communication from the City. of Dickinson, North Dakota offering for sale 235!
Miller Meters parking meters at a price of $25.00 each f.o.b. Dickinson, North Dakota
was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Kennedy, the matter was referred to the
olice Committee and the Chief of Police. y
The recommendation of A. M. Nelson, Acting Chief of Police and Ralph E. Monson,
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City Engineer, that new traffic control signals be placed on South. Broadway at Center !I
Street, Second Street and Fourth Street Southwest, to replace the old traffic signals
was read and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to the Police Committee and
the Chief of Police. 'I
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Mayor McQuillan stated that he had received a request for a light to be
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installed in the alley at 809 Second Avenue Northwest. President -pro tem Anderson also
stated that he had received a request for a street light to be installed on let Avenue
Southeast between 4th and 5th Street. Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, the
requests were referred to the Lighting Committee.
The request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare Board for permission to
1temploy Miss Martha Fosse, R. N. as a replacement for Miss Margaret Nelson as a public
health nurse, effective September 1, 1949 at a salary of $224.00 per month, was -read and,i
upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the same was approved.
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A preliminary estimate by Ellerbe & Company, Architects, of the cost and
expense of air conditioning the City -Hall Council Chambers in the amount of $19,300.00
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The request of the Band Committee that the Council provide suitable quarters
tn.•the .City Hall for- Mr.' Harold Cooke, Director of City Music and also make provision
for the storage of music and other equipment now owned by the Band Committee. President
pro tem Anderson referred the request to the Public Grounds Committee.
The request'of'the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association for approval
of a loan in the sum of $4,000.00 with interest at 4% to Wallace D. Maxie on his home •
and 22 acres near Shady Oak Park was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The following communication from the Mayo Clinic and addressed to Mr. E. B.
Ballou was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the $4,000.00 received from
the Mayo Clinic for use of the Band and Music Committee was accepted and the City Clerk
was; instructed to acknowledge receipt of same:
"Mr. F. B. Ballou, Chairman
Band and Music Committee
711 West Center Street
Rochester, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Ballou:
In accordance with the recent discussions
Dr. Magath,
Dr. Randall
and I have had with the members of your committee and
the recent
announcement of the inauguration of a
year around music program
under your committee's sponsorship, we
are very happy
to enclose
the Mayo Clinic's check for $4,000 in
support of this
program for
the current year.
Yours
very truly,
G. S.
Schuster"
A summons in the matter of John W. Uzmann, Plaintiff vs. Walter Doty, Richard
Bannon and City of Rochester, Minnesota, Defendants and also a complaint in the matter of
Clarence N. Hoag, Plaintiff vs. City of Rochester, Defendant, were each read and upon
motion bS, Kennedy, second by Miner, the same were referred to the City Attorney.
A proposed request that the Commissioner of Taxation make a re -assessment, in
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whole or part, of certain areas of real
estate in the City was read and filed.
The following communication from
the County Auditor was read and upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Theel, the same was
referred to the Public Grounds'Committee and the
City Attorney:
"Mr. F. R. Finch
City Clerk
Rochester, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Finch:
At a meeting of the
County Board held on Wednesday,
August loth, the matter
of a site for the Community Hospital
was considered; and I was
instructed by the Board to bring the
matter to the attention
of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester as to whether
or not the Council would make land
available on 4th Street
Southeast now being used by the Water
Department if such site
should be selected.
Yours very truly,
Frances L. Underleak, County Auditor"
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A replat of lands described as follows and to be known as Kris's Replat of j
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Parts' of Blocks 16 and 17, Northern Addition was presented to the Council:
"Lots four, five, six, seven, eight and nine in Block 16,
Northern Addition and Lots three, four, fiveVes x, seven
eight and Lot nine;except that part which liespof a line
commencing at a point in the West line of said Lot 9,
50 feet South of NW corner thereof and running Northeasterly
to a point in the North line of said lot, which is 38 feet
east of the NW corner of said Lot 9, in Block 17, N rthern
Addition to the City of Rochester, Minnesota."
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Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the plat was approved and the City Clerk was
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authorized to sign the certificate showing the action taken by the Common Council and to;
have the same filed with the Register of Deeds.
A petition.to have Lots 2 and.3, in Block 2 and Lot 1, in Block 3, of D. P.
Madden's Addition changed from a residential zone to a commercial zone and also a
petition to have Block 41, Northern Addition changed from a multiple dwelling zone to a {�
residential zone, were each read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the
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same were referred to the Board .of Zoning.
The petition of Ernest A. Fitting for a permit to re -open a filling station at iI
920 North Broadway was read together with a statement of acquiescence signed by a number,!
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of residents in that locality and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same
were referred to the Board of Zoning.
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The petition for a street light on llth Street Southeast was read. The matter
of installing this lightis included in a recommendation to follow.
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The recommendation of the Finance Committee approving the action of the
ochester Fire Department Relief Association in granting a first mortgage real estate
loan in the amount of $4.000,00 with intere3t at 4% to Wallace D. and Ruth Maxie, RFD #39'
Rochester, Minnesota was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street
& Alley Committee that since no bids were j
received
for the grading of the North and
South alley in Block 64, Original Plat the '
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Dairies, Inc. be permitted to do
the work at their own expense, under the
supervision
of the City Engineer, was read
and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris,
the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Police
Committee that the bid of H. B. Allen, Inc. for
furnishing
and installing traffic control
signals at First Avenue and Second Street
Southwest
and at the entrance to St. Marys
Hospital on Second Street Southwest in the
amount of
$4,977.00 be accepted and that
checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders,;
was read
and upon motion by Kennedy, second
by Amundsen, the recommendation was accepted:'
The recommendation of the Street
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& Alley Committee that the alley in Block 21,
Original
Plat be oiled was read and upon
motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the same was;
approved.
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The recommendation of the Public
Grounds Committee that two metal vats be
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purchased, to be used at the City Dog kennels in delousing dogs held at the City Dog
kennels, the estimated cost not to exceed $40.00, was read and upon motion by Theel,
second by Morris, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee submitting a preliminary
estimate in the amount of $475.00 for the painting of the metal and wood trim on the
Rochester Fire Department Building, the metal trim to receive one coat of paint and the
wood trim to be painted two coats, was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Theel,
the same was approved and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be
received on September 6, 1949 at 2:00 o'clock P. M.
The recommendation of the Lighting Committee that the following street lights
be installed was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, the recommendation
was approved:
13th Avenue Northeast between 9th and loth Street Northeast;
12th Street and 9th Avenue Northw.est;
4th Avenue Northwest between Center Street and let Street Northwest;
5th Avenue Northwest at llth Street Northwest;
5th Avenue Northwest at 12th Street Northwest;
at the East end of llth Street -Southeast; and
1st Avenue Southeast between 4th and 5th Street Southeast.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the property described as Lots
1 and 2 and 5 and Nortijof 4, in Block 2 and Lots 10, 9, 8 and West 1 of 6 and 7, in
Block 1 of the Original Plat be changed from a commercial zone to a residential zone
was again considered by the Common Council at the request of Dr. C. R. Holland and upon
motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, the matter was again taken under advisement and Dr.
Holland was informed that probably no report would be made on the matter until
September 19, 1949. All voted in favor of the motion.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of July, 1949 and showing 451
weighing tickets issued and fees collected in the amount of $45.10 was read and the same
was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's trial balance for the month of July, 1949 was read and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The City Treasurer's statement of funds for the month of July, 1949 was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended July 30,1949
showing total criminal fines and costs collected $966.97 and civil fees received $1.40;
for the week ended August 6, 1949 showing total criminal fines and costs collected
$990.00 and civil fees received $5.65 and for the week ended August 13, 1949 showing
total criminal fines and costs collected $711.50 and civil fees received $7.20, were
each read and having been previously approved by the City Attorney, President pro tem
Anderson ordered that the same beP laced on file.
The application of Myhrin K. Gruden for a Master Plumber's license was read and
upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the license was granted.
The application of Hazel V. Kitzman for license to sell cigarettes was read and
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upon motion by Theel; second by Morris, the license was granted, subject to the .approvali
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of the City Attorney. jl
The application of R. L. Higbee for license to sell cigarettes was read and
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upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the license was granted.
The application of Louis J. Karrib for a Junk Dealer's License was read and
upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the same was referred to the License Committee. !�
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The application of Hazel V. Kitzman for "On Sale" Intoxicating Liquor License !�
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was read and upon.motion by Theel, second by Miner, the license was granted, subject to
the approval of the City Attorney.
The application of Clements Chevrolet Company for a permit to place and
aintain a sign was read and upon motion byMorris, second by Theel, the permit was
granted.
The application of Hazel V. Kitzman for license to sell soft drinks was read
and upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, the license was granted, subject to the
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approval of the City Attorney.
The application of Howard McGoon for a taxicab license was read and upon motion"
by Miner, second by Theel, the same was referred to the License Committee.
The application of Sam Rueb for a transient dealers license was read and upon"
motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, the same was referred to the License Committee.
The application of the Yellow Cab Company for transfer of -three city taxicab
licenses, from a 5 passenger Chevrolet to a 5 passenger 1949 Ford; from a 5 passenger
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Mercury to a 5 passenger 1949 Ford; and from a 5 passenger Ford to a 5 passenger 1949
Ford was read and upon motion b Morris second b Amundsen the transfers were P y , y , granted.I
The license bonds of Hazel Kitzman in the amount of $3,000.00 with the Western
`(Surety Company as surety; Squires Electric Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Fidelity and Casualty Company as surety; Andrew J. Olson in the amount of $1,000.00 with
;the State Automobile Insurance Association as surety; Myhrin Grudem and Grudem Brothers
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In the amount of $1,000.00 with the Saint Paul Mercury,Indemnity Company as surety and
• the official bond of Anne C. Jensen in the amount of $1,000.00 with the American Surety
Company of New York as surety, were each read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by
Theel, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the „
same be placed on file.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of!
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special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue. Southeast from
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llth to 12th Street Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of.;
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North Broadway
read.
to 2nd
Avenue Northwest,
which was
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motion
by Kennedy, second
by Miner,
that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution -ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Avenue Southeast from
loth to llth Street Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro- tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying
of special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue Southeast
from 12th to 13th Street Southeast, which was read. -
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem•Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying
of special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Southeast
from 4th Street to 3rd Street Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Street Northwest from
4th to 2nd Avenue Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof. President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 1st Avenue Southwest from
6th to 7th Street Southwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution accepting the bid of H. B. Allen, Inc.
for the furnishing and installing of traffic signals at 1st Avenue and 2nd Street
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he entrance to St r s Hospital at 2nd Street Southwest which was
Southwest and at t e a ce a y p ,
read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as
read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted by thel
Public Utility Board, transferring funds from the Sinking Fund, which was read.
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Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in.f avor thereof, rresident pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted by the!!
County Board of the County of Olmsted, -which designated the road beginning at -llth Avenue
.and 14th Street Northeast and extending Northwesterly along 14th Street Northeast to
Trunk Highway No. 63 as a State Aid Road, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted. Ij
Alderman Kennedy introduced _a resolution approving a resolution adop.ted by the ij
County Board of the County of Olmsted, which designated the road beginning at the North
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Quarter corner of Section 6, Township 106 North, Range 13 West, thence Westerly to the'
Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 106 North, Range. 13 West, thence Southwesterly and
Westerly along 4th Street Southeast to Trunk Highway No. 63 as a State Aid Road, which
was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and. all voting in favor -thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
esolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolutiongranting four public dance permits to
rchie Dieter, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
zesolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $341.70 from the General!
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�lund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin for publishing notices, dog
lists,- proceedings, etc., which was read,
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted as
read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
Resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman .Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $1,959.`87 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company for cutback asphalt, which;
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was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted as
read, and.all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed.and adopted.
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Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $3,610.55 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Julius Schmahl, State Treasurer for partial payment
for examination of city books and records, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $379.72 from the General
Fund, $159.74 from the Street & Alley Fund and $5.13 from the Sewer Fund and ordering
payment made to Rochester Sand & Gravel Company for sand and gravel, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $6.12 from the General
Fund, $122.69 from the Street & Alley Fund and $97.40 from the Sewer Fund and ordering
payment made to Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Company for ready mix for street repairs,
which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $2,150.29 from the
General Fund, $969.65 from the Street & Alley Fund, $198.00 from the P. I. R. Fund,
$303.90 from the Sewer Fund and $12.50 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment
made to the Street & Alley Fund for use of equipment, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $159,54 from the General
Fund, $2.16 from the Street & Alley Fund, $14.4o from the Fire Protection Fund and
$2,605.20 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public
Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $508.10 from the Street &
Alley Fund and $8.26 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Dodge Lumber & Fuel
Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President -pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,703.21 from the P.I.R.
Fund and ordering payment made to C. M. Boutelle for estimate No. 2 for construction of i
a curb and gutter on loth Avenue S. E. from 12th to 13th Street S. E., which was read.
.Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly
passed and adopted.
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Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $555.66 from the P.I.R.
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Fund and ordering payment made to C. M. Boutelle- for estimate No. 3 on construction of a�!
icurb and gutter on nth Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Street Soutbee.st, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said j
resolution duly passed and adopted. I�
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $630.50 from the P.I.R.
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 2 for
construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Southeast from 3rd to 4th Street S.E.
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which was read.
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted i
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $2,390.47 from the Park
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Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Collector of Internal Revenue for taxes :on
admissions, which was read. 1.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $16,39s,00 from the it
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Stocke & Olson for estimate No.
on Rochester Health Center, which was read. it
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Upon motion by-Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted ;!
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $4,593.20 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to The Sanitary Company for estimate
No. 1 for plumbing at Rochester Health Center, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted)
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman.Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $533.38'f rom the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Foster Electric Company for
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estimate No. 1 for electrical work at the Rochester Health Centerbuilding, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner; that the said resolution be adopted
as 'read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $2,705.00 from the
Airport Construction Fund and ordering payment made to the State Department of Aeronautics
for-Sponsor's share -of Project No. 5501-03, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris,'that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $39,765.74 from the
Airport Construction Fund and ordering payment made to Fielding & Shepley, Inc.for final
esti-mate on Contract 117, State Project 5501-02, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be -adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $2,162.25 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Duncan Meter Corporation for 2 meter collections
for month of July, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read,' and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on oiling
of the alley in Block 21, Original Plat, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all Voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolutibn ordering bids for the sealing of •
bituminous surface laid at the Rochester Airport in 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pr.o tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $255•25 from the General
Fund and $5.00 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to H & H Electric
Company for electrical supplies, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President prb tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $208.76 from the Fire
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Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Hayes Lucas Lumber Company whihh was read
Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro •tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.'
The following'claims were read and'upon motion by Morris; second by Theel, 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:
From the General Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co.; $171.76; Chicago & Great
Western Ry. Co., 415.00; Mont-e's, $31.92; Whiting Press, Inc., $153•$33; Louie Bennett,
$90,00; Wm. Campion, $8.00; A. L. Campion, $89."0; Schmidt Printing Company, $34.19;
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Cooperative Oil Company,. $35.40; Chicago & N. W. Ry. Company, $7.52; Chicago Great Western
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Ry. Co., $5.00; Robert McGarry, $30.00; Quality Print Shop, $2.00; Rochester Plumbing &
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Heating, $35.04; Reeve's Drug Store, $4.93; The Sherwin Williams Co., $14.21; Muriel. I. j
Hennessey, $36.00; Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $2.27; Municipal Court, $12.00; Leo C. li
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Anderson, $15.00; Austin A. Kennedy, $15.00; John Miner, $15,00; F. R. Finch, $15.00;
Claude H. McQuillan, $12.00; Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, $18.45; Chicago & N. W-
RY- Co., $7.52; Peoples Coop. Power. Assn., $3.00; Devoe & Raynolds, Inc,, $2.26; R. C.
Drips Grocer Co. , $52.50; Larry Lentz & Son, $14.00; H. Dornack, $75. 80; Alexander Auto
Electric, $20.45; T. 0. Wellner, M.D., $65.00; Motorola, Inc.,- $48.30; Marine Sales &
Service, $33.00; Postier & Eggers, $15.00; Cooperative Oil Company, $32.09; Rochester
Leather Store, $3.00; Quality Print Shop, $38.30; The Camera Shop, $18.09; Cranston
Typewriters, $17.40; Blanche Jacobs, Dep. Reg., $20.00; Adams, $3.00; The Rochester
Visitor, $8.00; R. L. Palm, $4.65; City Cafe, $97.50; Universal Motors,' Inc.,- $71.74;
Metal Office Furniture Company, $2.29; The Kruse Company, $3.31; Rochester Cylinder
Grinding Works, $11.70; Richard Hendricks, $77.05; Hanson Hardware Co'., $8.-33; Railway
Express Agency, $7.55-
From the Street & Alley Fund: The Kruse Company, $.40; Roches -ter, Cylinder
Grinding Works, $3.50; Nelson Tire & Appliance, $15.90; Witte Transportation Co.., $2.78;
Zane Chaffee,' $54.00; Ceresit Waterproofing Corp., $92.75; Gopher Welding Supply Co.,
$5.96; California Brush Company, $145.00; Rochester Iron Works, $9.00; Firestone Stores, !
$123.66; Witte Transportation Co., $13.31; Colonial Hospital, $16.05; Borchert Ingersoll,i
$65.89; Gordon Winslow Company, $99.00; Borchert Ingersoll, $140.54; Richard Hendricks,
$5.75; Socony Vacuum Oil Company, $71.60; Glendenning Motorways, $5.39; Great Stuff
Products, Inc., $9.90; Quarve & Anderson, $6.00; Earl H. Hess, $10.00; Hentges Glass
Company, $27.00.
From the.Fire Protection Fund: Scharf Auto Supply, $43.64; Alexander Auto
Electric, $19.4o; Chas. Bornholdt, $15,00; Hanson Hardware Co., $17.27; Railway Express
E. T. Watkins Electric .50; Cooperative Oil Co.,Agency. $• 99 ; Pruet t s, $54.90 ; Co.,. $ P ,I
$11.38; Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.75; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $34.30; S. S.
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Kresge Co., $70.00; Flour City Body Corp., $122.50; The Model Laundry, $5.16; Hentges
Glass Company, $3.00.
From the Sewer Fund: N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $10. 00; The Kruse Company,
$8.30; Chicago & N. W. Ry. Co., $1.52; Stoppel's Egg, Poultry & Seed, $2.39; Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $.75; Raymond Lee, $100.00; Roger Young, $70,00; Earl H. Hess,
$90.00.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Gordon Winslow Company, $195.07.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing charges and rates for the use
and service of the Sewerage System of the City of Rochester, Minnesota°, was given its •
first reading.
Alderman Theel read letters from the Northern States Natural Gas Company
offering for sale heating_units installed in buildings on the parking lot east of
Broadway.
The City Engineer recommended that the North J of the parking lot East of
Broadway between 2nd and 3rd Street Southeast be metered and that the South part
including the Gas Company garage be operated on a tenant basis._ Upon motion by Morris,
second by Ke.nnedy,, the matter was referred to the Police Committee, the Chief. of Police
and the City Engineer for further study and recommendation.
Mr. C. E. Ginther, Fire Chief, recommended that additional hose be purchased
for use at the Rochester Fire Department. A motion was made by Morris, second by
Amundsen, that the Fire Chief prepare plans and specifications for same before bids are
ordered.
Mr. C. E. Ginther, Chief of the Fire Department, requested permission to attend
the Governor's Annual Conference on Fire Prevention to Ve held in St. Paul on August
25th and 26th, 1949. Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, the Chief was authorized
to attend at City expense.
Air. R. E. Monson, City Engineer, requested one. weeks vacation beginning on
August 22, 1949 and upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen,. the request was granted.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, the meeting was adjourned. •
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