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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-1949record of Official Proceedings. of thCouncil e Common of -.the. City of -Rochester; Minn.; August 15, 1949 1 1 • 1 1 Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of II Rochester, Minnesota, held'in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall in said City,.on ! II 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, N 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. i President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a li 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. ? i 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 �t 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,; it treatment pland and extensions to storm and sanitary sewers, a motion was made by 0 undsen, second by Alennedy, that another informal meeting be held on August 22, 1949 to 1 5P 6 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., August' 15, 1949 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, L � � t Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., -August 15, 1949 L_ J J 1 1 thence Southwesterly "and Westerly_ along Fourth .Street Southeast � to"' Trunk Highway No. 63 be designated as in State Aid Road" said'r d , oa 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. i 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, �i 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 I Mayor McQuillan stated that he had received a request for a light to be �I 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. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., August 15, 1949 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 • 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" • 459 Record of Official Proceedings `of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Mi-nh- ., August 15, 1949 �7- 1 • 1 A replat of lands described as follows and to be known as Kris's Replat of j i 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." 'i Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the plat was approved and the City Clerk was i 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 �i 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,! I of residents in that locality and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same were referred to the Board of Zoning. .I The petition for a street light on llth Street Southeast was read. The matter of installing this lightis included in a recommendation to follow. �j 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 ' 9 • Marigold 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 i & 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. i The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that two metal vats be • I� Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., August 15, 1949 �J 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 1 1 n U 1 is •6 Record of -Official Proceedings `of -the Cornmoi Council ,..Rochester, Min=i., -August 15; 19�+9 1 1 • '1 upon motion by Theel; second by Morris, the license was granted, subject to the .approvali d of the City Attorney. jl The application of R. L. Higbee for license to sell cigarettes was read and I, 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. !� I The application of Hazel V. Kitzman for "On Sale" Intoxicating Liquor License !� i 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 , 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 I 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 �I 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! 1 special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue. Southeast from ,I 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.; li 1special assessments for construction of a curb and gutter on llth Street Northwest from 46 2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., August 15. 1949 North Broadway read. to 2nd Avenue Northwest, which was .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 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 M 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 1 • 1 1 1 40 a Re - 6r-d�,o'f Official P.foceedin 's bf �th�e Common `Council of -the -City -of Rochester; Mir n:; Augus` t ' 15-i 1949 r, • 1 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. I 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. j, 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 j' 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! ;i �lund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin for publishing notices, dog lists,- proceedings, etc., which was read, i 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; II I 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. t"a f.; �:'�_ 4 Record of .Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester; Minn., August 15, .1949 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. i 1 • 1 1 :Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of_ the._Cit_y. of _.Rochester, Mi-n n., August 15 , 19 49 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 �i as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. L Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $555.66 from the P.I.R. II 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. f which was read. I I Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted i I 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 i 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 • 4 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 ;I 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) i as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said I resolution duly passed and adopted. I� Alderman.Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $533.38'f rom the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Foster Electric Company for • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Min n., Au gus t 15, 19 49 • 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 • 4'd 1 Record of Official Proceedings of the- Common Council of the City. of. Rochester, Mi-n n., august 15, 19 49 1 • 1 • 1 1 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; I Cooperative Oil Company,. $35.40; Chicago & N. W. Ry. Company, $7.52; Chicago Great Western l Ry. Co., $5.00; Robert McGarry, $30.00; Quality Print Shop, $2.00; Rochester Plumbing & i i 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 II 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. • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., August 15, 1949 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. • City Clerk 1