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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common .Council
of the City of. Rochester, Minn., September .19, 1949
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
September 19, 1949.
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 and Theel. Absent: President Lemmon, due to illness.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the minutes of the meetings of
September 6th, September 7th and September 9th, 19149 were approved.
President pro ten Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the receiving and opening of bids for furnishing gas unit heaters installed
in the old Mill Property Garage. The bid of Peoples Natural Gas Company in the amount
of $775.00 was received and opened and the same was referred to the Public Grounds
Committee for report and recommendation.
The recommendation of the Public Grounds Committee that since no valid bid
was received for the furnishing of gas unit heaters installed in the Old Mill Property
Garage the Public Grounds Committee be authorized to purchase the desired heaters on the
open market, was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, the recommendation
was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to return the check of the unsuccessful
bidder.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for laying plant mix bituminous surfacing and furnishing plant
mix bituminous mixture for patching. The bid of Fielding & Shepley, Inc. in the amount
of $14,9141.00 was received and opened and the same was referred to the Street & Alley
Committee for recommendation.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of Fielding &
Shepley Inc. be accepted for furnishing plant mix bituminous surfacing at the unit price
bid and in the aggregate amount of $14,9141.00 was read and upon motion by Theel, second
by Amundsen, the same was accepted.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the report of the Commissioners on :Condemnation of land described as follows
and owned by Mrs. Anna Hagen, "All that portion of Lot 32, Block 20, Moe & Old's Addition
to the City of Rochester, lying north of a line drawn from a point on the east line of
said,Lot 32, 67 feet north of the southeast corner of said lot, thence northwesterly to a
point on the west line of said lot, 1145 feet north of the southeast corner". There was
no one present wishing to be heard and no written objection was received by the City
Clerk.
A plat of lands to be known as Batdorf's Sub -Division and described as follows
was presented to the Council:
"Commencing at a point in the east line of llth Avenue Southeast
which is two hundred seventy six (276) feet South of the South
line of 14th Street Southeast for a place of beginning, running
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thence east pa3allel with said 4th Street Southeast two hundred
thirty one (231) feet, thence south three hundred ninety three (393)
feet, thence west two hundred thirty one (231) feet, and running
thence north three hundred ninety three (393) feet to the place
of beginning."
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the plat was accepted and the City Clerk was
authorized to execute the certificate showing the action of the Common Council and to
have the said plat filed in the office of the Register of Deeds. The matter of
purchasing land in the said Batdorf's Sub -Division for street purposes was referred to
the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer to decide as to whether or not the
said land be purchased for street purposes at this time.
Mr. Dwight Havens, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was present at the
meeting and discussed the matter of a publicity plan for the proposed sewers and sewer
treatment plant bond issue. A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Miner, that an
informal meeting be again held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday evening, September 21,
1949 and that the public be invited to attend the said meeting at.which' time the bond
issue would be discussed. All voted in favor of the motion.
The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Louis Bozikoski of 1142 first Street Southwest
to serve on the Park Board until the second Monday of April, 1951 was read. A motion
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caws made by Kennedy, second by.Theel, that it be the future policy of the Common Council
Ito study all appointments submitted for their approval before final action is taken.
Mr. Edward Dornack, representing citizens from North Rochester, was before theJ;
Council and again urged that Cascade Creek Channel be dredged and upon motion by Theel,
second by Miner, the matter was left in the hands of the Mayor, Members of the Common
Council and the City Engineer to make a further investigation before action is taken.
Mr. William Sperling, representing the Library Board, was. present at the
meeting and inquired as to why no action had been taken to submit an amendment to the
City Charter which would permit a higher levy for the operation of the -Public Library.
Phe matter had previously been referred to the Charter Commission.
Mr. Bernard Schroeder was present'at the meeting.and presented a petition
requesting that the sidewalk on the North side of 3rd Street Northeast be extended West
to llth Avenue and be constructed in line with the present walk. Upon motion by Theel,
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second by Amundsen, action on the matter was deferred until the meeting of October 3,
1949.
.A petition for.the installation of a sidewalk on the South side of Tenth Street
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Northeast between Twelfth and Thirteenth Avenue Northeast was read and upon motion by
ennedy, second by Theel, the said petition was referred to the Street & Alley Committee;
Specifications for 1200 .feet of 22 inch fire hose and 300 feet of 12 inch fired
ose were presented by the Fire Chief and President pro tem Anderson ordered that the
jsame be placed on file.
The request of Allen & Delaney, Attorneys representing Mr. E.IM. Raetz, that
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the Electrical Contractor's and Master Electricians licenses issued to him be revoked
and, if possible, that fees for said licenses be refunded was read and upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Theel, the same was referred to the City.Attorney and the License
Committee.
A notice,by the Mayo Clinic of termination of its month -to -month rental
agreement with the City of Rochester for space in the Old Mill building as of November 1,
1949 was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the same was approved.
A communication from R. J. Jackman, M. D. , President of the Board of Public
Health & Welfare offering the services of the -said Board in the promotion of an election •
authorizing the issuance of a bond issue for the proposed sewage treatment plant was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
A notice of the 1949 Conference of American Municipal Association in Cleveland,
Ohio to be held November 30th through December 2nd, 1949 was read and the same was
ordered placed on file.
A letter from the Department of the Public Examiner acknowledging receipt of
request for audit of the City's financial affairs covering the period from April 1, 1949
through March.31, 1950 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
A notice of damage to a truck owned by Harold W. Outcalt and an automobile
owned by Weston W. Fuchs was read and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to
the City Attorney.
A petition signed by 52 residents of Carroll's Addition to have the Y leading
into Carroll's Addition resurfaced was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Northeast
and Southeast from Oakwood Cemetery to 4th Street Southeast was read and'upon motion by
Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and
the. City Engineer.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning dated August 1, 1949 that Lots 1, 2,
5 and North 2 of 4 in Block 2, and Lots 8, 9, 10 and West z of Lots 6 and 7-in Block 1,
of the Original Plat of the City of Rochester, Minnesota be changed from a residential •
to a commercial zone was.again read. A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel,
that the recommendation be not approved and that the Common Council go on record as
being in favor of the valuation of real estate being based on the purpose which the
property is being used for and not upon the zone classification. All voted in favor of
the motion.
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Sundays was
read and upon
motion
by Kennedy,
second by Amundsen,
the said petition was
referred to
the Police
Committee,
and Chief
of Police, for report
on October 3, 1949.
A
request by
Mrs. James
N. Taft, representing the owners as well as residents
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of Indian Heights Sub -Division, for a. street light to be .installed at the corner of 5th
Avenue and 16th Street Northwest was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, the'i
installation of the said light was authorized, subject to the approval of the Public
Utility Board.
Specifications and estimate of cost in the amount of $5,772.00 for constructing
hand placed rip -rap and mortar ruble masonry for Bridge No. 6599 connecting 2nd Street
and 2nd Avenue Southeast with 3rd Avenue Southeast as submitted by the City Engineer
was read and President pro tem Anderson ordered that the same be placed on file.
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Specifications and estimate of cost in the amount of $3,96o.0.0 for construction;
of channel change for Bridge No. 6599 connecting 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue Southeast with
3rd Avenue Southeast as submitted by the City Engineer was read and President pro tem
Anderson ordered that the same be placed on file.
The recommendation of the Police Committee and the' Chief of Police that the !
Council advertise for bids for the furnishing of. two -Patrol Cars for the Police Department
was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the recommendation was approved]
and ordered placed on file.
The following recommendation of the Heating Committee was read and upon motion;
by Kennedy, second by Theel, the same was approved and ordered placed on file:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
Of the City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned members of the heating committee,
recommend that the licenses of William F. Barry and G. F.
Sullivan be not granted at this time.
Respectfully yours,
M. J. FAI RLEY
RUDER KEEHN
LESTER.SHELDON
GARNET. SPRING"
The following recommendation of the Real Estate Board was read and upon motion.
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by Amundsen, second by Miner, the same was approved and ordered placed on file:
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"To the.Honorable Mayor
and Common Council ;I
City of Rochester
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Real Estate Board held this noon,
the following applications for real estate licenses were
read.
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R. W. Culbertson
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Albert F. Pries
Glenn F. Grau
W. L. Toogood
Robert M. Conway
Bonds were filed with these applications, and we recommend that
the licenses be granted.
The applications of
Donald L. Martig
Charles J.' Kilbourne
filed with out bonds were read, and we recommend that these
two licenses be granted as soon as the bonds are received.
Real Estate Board
H. J. Postier, Secy."
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The report of the Commissioners of Condemnation that an award be made to Mrs.
Anna Hagen in the amount of $4,250.00for the condemnation of the following described
property was read:
"All that portion of Lot 32, Block 20, Moe & Old's Addition
to the City of Rochester, lying north of a line drawn from
a point on the east line of said Lot 32, 67 feet north of
_the southeast corner of said lot, thence northwesterly to
a point on the west line of said Lot, 145 feet north of the
Southwest corner."
A motion was made by Theel, second by Kennedy, that the said report be not accepted.
.after discussing the matter further a motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel, that
the said motion be rescinded and that the report of the Commissioners on Condemnation of •
the above described property be ordered placed on file.
The report of receipts and disbursements in the Park Improvement Fund from
April 1, 1949 through August 31, 1949 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's trial balance for the month of August, 1949 was -read and
the same was ordered placed on file.
The City Treasurerls statement of funds for the month of August, 1949 was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the
Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended
September 10,
1949 showing total criminal fines
and costs collected $507.00 and civil fees
received
$7.70 and for the week ended
September 17, 1949 showing total criminal fines
and costs
collected $1,216.19 and civil
fees received $3.10, were each read and having
been
previously approved by the City Attorney, President pro tem Anderson ordered that the
same be placed on file;
The application of John Princiotta for "Off Sale" non -intoxicating malt .liquor
license was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, the same was referred to
the License Committee and the City Attorney.
The applications of Barkalow Bros. (Damon Hotel), John Princiotta and Alice
Cramer and Helen Kunz for license to sell cigarettes were each' -read and upon motion by
Amundsen, second by Miner, the licenses were granted.
The applications of John Princiotta and Alice Kramer and Helen Kunz for license •
to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, the
licenses were granted.
The application of the Yellow Cab Corporation for transfer of two taxicab
licenses from a 5 passenger Plymouth to a 5 passenger 1949 Ford and from a 5 passenger
Chevrolet to a 5 passenger 1949-Ford was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by
Miner, the transfers were granted.
The applications of W. L. Toogood, Robert M. Conway, R. W.•Culbertson, Albert
F. Pries and Donald Martig for Real Estate Brokers license and Glenn F.-Grau and
Charles I. Kilborn for Real Estate Salesman's license were each read and upon motion by
Theel, second by Amundsen, the licenses.were granted, subject to .the furnishing of a
bond by Mr. Kilborn.
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The surety bonds of R. W. Culbertson, Robert M. Conway and Donald Martig each
in the sum of $2,500.00 and Glenn F. Grau in the sum of $1,000.00 all with the Western
Surety Company as surety and the bonds of W. L. Toogood and Albert.F. Pries each in the
sum of $2,500.00 with the Anchor Casualty Company as surety, were each read and upon
motion by Miner, second by Kennedy, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted'
and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution granting nine public dance permits
to Archie W. Dieter, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution beadopted
as read, and all noting in fa.vor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said it
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced the following resolution which was read:
. "WHEREAS, Walter F. Caustin, William A. Elliott .and Water B.
Fratzke, the Commissioners appointed on August 1, 1949 in and by
resolution of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, to view the lands and premises and to assess the
damages occasioned by the condemnation and taking by said City
of Rochester, Minnesota, for use of said City in connection with
the construction of a bridge over -the Zumbro River connecting 2nd
Street and 2nd Avenue Southeast with 3rd Avenue Southeast, thereon and
thereat, the lands described in said resolution of appointment,
being to -wit: All that portion of Lot 32, Block 20, Moe & Old's
Addition to the City of Rochester, lying north of.a. line drawn
from a point on the east line of said Lot 32, 67 feet north of
the southeast corner of said lot, thence northwesterly to a
point on the west line of said Lot, 145 feet north of the
southwest corner, and
WHEREAS,. The City Clerk on September 3rd, 1949, did publish a
notice to all persons interested in said lands, in the Rochester
Post Bulletin, the official newspaper of said City, to the
effect that the report and award of damages had been made and
filed in his.office and unless written objections were made
thereto by persons interested in said lands, the said report and
award of damages would be confirmed by the Common Council of 'sa.id
City of Rochester, Minnesota, at a meeting of the said Common
Council to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on September 19th,1949,
in the.Council Chambers, in the City Hall, in said City; and,the
said notice was published in said newspaper for, at lest ten (10)
days prior to the date of said meeting held on September 19th,
1949, and
WHEREAS, The. said Common Council duly met at said time and place
and heard and duly considered all objections offered and interposed
by pe rsons interested in the said lands and duly considered the said
report and the award of damages therein made by the said Commissioners,
and
WHEREAS, No written objection has been made to the report of
the Commissioners and the award of damages made by said Commissioners,
and the same has been duly considered by this Common Council, and
SO THEREFORE, Be it and it is hereby reso-ived by the Common
Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the report of said Commissioners made and filed as aforesaid
and the award .of damages therein contained and set forth be, and
the same are hereby considwed by said Council and the award of
damages is hereby set at the sum of $2,500.00 to Mrs. Anna Hagen, and
Be it further resolved by the said Common Council:, That there
is hereby appropriated from the Permanent Improvement Fund of said
City, the sum of $2,500.00 for payment to Mrs.. Anna Hagen for the
condemnation and taking of 'All that portion of Lot 32, Block 20,
Moe & Old's Addition to the City of Rochester, lying north of a
line drawn from a point on the east line of said Lot 32, 67 feet
north of the southeast corner of said lot, thence northwesterly to
a point on the west line of said Lot, 145 feet north of the southwest
corner', and
Be it further resolved by the said Common Council: That there is
hereby appropriated from the General Fund of said City, the sum of
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$60.00 for payment to.said Commissioners for their services in the
said. matter, being $20.00 each, and the Mayor and City Clerk of
said City are hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants upon
the City Treasurer for the said sums and cause payments to be made
to the person above mentioned and to the said Commissioners."
Upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be a.doited
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed an.d adopted. .
Alderman Amundsen introduced a. resolution approving change orders submitted by
the Board of Public Health & Welfare for construction of the new Health Center Building
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same, 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 ddclared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a, resolution accepting specifications for
constructing hand placed rip -rap and mortar ruble masonry in connection with the
construction of a bridge connecting 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue Southeast with 3rd Avenue
Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 accepting specifications for the
construction of a channel change in conr_e.ction with construction of a bridge connecting
2nd Street and 2nd Avenue Southeast with 3r-d Avenue 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 authorizing the City Attorney to
petition the Railroad and Warehouse Commission of the State of Minnesota for replacement
of flagmen at crossings or other warning devices, 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 grading and surfacing of the East and West Alley in Block 9,
Head & McMahon's Addition, 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 Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a sanitary sewer in 5th Street Northeast from
the State Hospital Sewer to 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th Avenue Northeast from 5th
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Street Northeast -to the South line of Lot 3, Block 2, Morningside Addition, which was
read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying.of
special assessments for grading and surfacing of the East and West alley in Block 5,
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a wa.termain on 5th Avenue Northwest from llth
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Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adoptedd
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 ennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
special assessments for construction of a watermain on 12th Street Northwest from 2nd
(Avenue to 4th Avenue Northwest, which was read.
"Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
Ias read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
Ispecial assessments for the construction of a curb and gutter on loth Avenue Southeast
from 12th to 13th Street Southeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, that the said resolution be adopted
Ias read, and'all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of
`special assessments for the grading,on 1st Avenue Southwest from 6th to'7th Street
outhwest, which was read.
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Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, 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 resolution accepting the bid of Fielding &
Shepley, Inc. for furnishing and laying plant mix bituminous surfacing and furnishing j
plant mix bituminous mixture for patching, which was read. i
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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
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering bids for the purchase of
fire hose for the Rochester Fire Department, 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 $363.35 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to The Monroe Company, Inc. for chairs, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution appropriating $40.20 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin for publishing minutes,
notices, dog lists, etc., 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 $351.93 from the General
Fund and ordering payment made to Lyle Signs, Inca for street signs, 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 $2,058.68 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Standard Oil Company for cutback asphalt,
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
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $98.78 from the General •
Fund, $13.50 from the Street & Alley'Fund, $65.16 from the Sewer Fund and $388.88 from
the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities, whim
was read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 $567.94 from the General
Fund, $500.45 from the Street & Alley Fund, $216.00 from the P.I.R. Fund, $•5.13 from
the Sewer Fund and $5.12 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester
Sand & Gravel Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Theel, second by Amundsen, 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.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $2,327.11'from the
General Fund, $1,281.50 from the Street & Alley Fund, $362.00 from the P.I.R. Fund,
$1.50 from the Bridge Fund, $144.15 from the Sewer Fund and $1.50 from the Parking
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Meter Fund and ordering payment made to the Street &'Alley Fund for use of equipment
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during August, 1949, which was read.
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Upon motion by Amundsen,: second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopteid
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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.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $204.75 from the Street &�
Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Quarry Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, 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.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $263.83'from the Street &
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Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Nicola,' Dean & Gregg, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Theel, that .the said resolution be adopted 1
�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 $2'95.31 from the Street &i
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Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. for equipment repairs,
which was read. I
Upon motion by Theel, second by Miner, that' the said resolution be gdopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman T.heel introduced d resolution appropriating $529.46 from the Fire
Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for
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supplies, 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 appropriating $1,992.714 from the P.I.R.'l
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Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 1 for grading
land paving the north and south alley in Block 36, Original Plat, 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
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Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $1,370.03 from the P.I.R.i
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Fund and ordering paymentmade to H. T. Earle for estimate No. 1 for construction of a
curb and gutter on both sides of 7th Avenue Northwest from 7th to loth Street Northwest,
which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 $350.40 from the Sewer
Fund and ordering payment made to What Cheer Clay Products Company for sewer pipe, 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 tern Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $317.40 from the Sewer
Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company for use of air compressor and
operator, 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 resolution appropriating $911.50 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to H. B. Allen Inc. for final estimate on traffic
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lights, 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 Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $2,340.75 from the
Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Duncan Meter Corporation for 2 of parking
meter collections for August, 1949, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering bids for the furnishing of
two patrol cars for use in the Police Department, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering bids for the furnishing of
150 parking meters, which was read.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, 'resident _oro tem Anderson declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were read and upon motion by Miner, second by Kennedy,
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: Schmidt Printing Co., $110.20; City of Rochester,
Minnesota,-$44.00; Monte's, $1.80; Quality Print Shop, $10.50; Mason Publishing Company,
$35.00; N. W. yell Telephone -Co.. $44.00; Schmidt Printing -Company, $45.97; H. A. Rogers'
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Company, $26.51; Schmidt Printing Company, $60.41; Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $5.00;1
Chicago & N. W. Ry. -Co., $7.52; Muriel I. Hennessey, $12,00; Frances L.' Underleak,
$90000; Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $9.00; Schmidt Printing Company,' $21.50; A. L.
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Campion, $173.99; Minnesota ,Box & Lumber Company, $105v00; Louie Bennett, $4.00;Mont e's 'I
$39.22; Schmidt Printing Company, $79.19; Cooperative Oil Company, $38.50; Williams
Printing Company, $90.00; Chester R. Fellows, $60.00; Sears Roebuck & Company, $19.95;
Miller Davis Company, $. 56; H. A. Rogers Company, $33.89; Flora C. Anderson, $136, 50;
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R. C. Drips Grocer.Comnany, $33.75; Hanson Hardware Company, $14.69; Rochester Germicide
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Company, $9.00; R. L. Palm, $1.50; Launderette, $86.05; Larry Lentz & Son, $14.00;
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Rochester Electric Company, $43.11; Eco., Inc., $76.09; Mayo Clinic, $5.00; H. C.
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Leipsner & Company, $30.29; Boynton Hagaman, $40.00; Sorenson Pure Oil Company, $1.25;
Postier '& Eggers, $130.35; Cooperative Oil Company, $59.30; The Camera Shop, $31,05;
Quality Print Shop, $100,95; Brown & Adair, $99.00; Leo Cronin Company, $30.95; Leo N.
Herrick & Sons, $66.30; Nelson Tire & Appliance Company, $6.50; Goodman's,. $13.65;
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Elmer C. Peterson Co., $17.10; The Rochester Visitor, $10.00; Ace Sign Company, $3.00;
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IThe Sanitary Company, $25.00; Jensen -Hardware, $17.35; Woodhouse Bros., $32.30; Witte !)
Transpo-rtation Company, $1, 39.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Kenneth-W. Shay, $10.00; Rochester Iron Works,
$22.50; Rochester Ready Mis Concrete Company, $119.95; George Clark, $22.00; Firestone
Stores, •$17.84; The Sherwin Williams Company, $1.50; Socony Vacuum Oil'Company, $137. 67;,
The George T. Ryan Company, $48.35; Twin City Testing & Engineering Company, $48.00;
Elgin Sweeper Company, $72.62; Rochester Implement Company, $29.40; Minneapolis
Equipment Company, $2. 20; Ellis Motor Company, .$106. 97; Clarence Bout elle, $90.00;
Construction Equipment Sales, Inc., $14.00; Ro-Lo Incorporated, $30.24; Minneapolis
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Equipment Company, $99.00; Burnham Motor Sales, $18.40; Eco. , Inc., $27. 32; Bemel Auto
Parts, $42.30; Standard Oil Company, $190.10; Martin Paulson, $4.25; Ace Sign Company,
$10.00; The Sanitary Company, $11.10; Jensen Hardware Company, $22.27; Woodhouse Bros.,
$23.50; Witte Transportation Co., $4.17; Chas. E. Anderson Company, $14.65; National
Bushing & Parts Co., $13.91; Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works, $4.50;,Gopher Welding
Supply Company, $11.41; Scharf Auto Supply Company, $7.28.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Botsford Lumber Company, $1.18; Cooperative
Oil Company, $2.57; Governmental Surplus Outfit, $8.95; Rochester Luggage Store, $3.50;
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$28. 00 ; C. A. Kraus $2.00 • C. E. Gi nt he r $12.00; The Sanitary Company, $3.10; Jensen
Hardware, $7.33; Woodhouse Bros., $11.30; Witte Transportation Co., $2.78; Chas. E.
Anderson Co., $27.83; National Bushing & Parts, $99.06; Rochester Cylinder Grinding
Works, $7. 50;Gopher Welding Supply Co., $17.85; Scharf Auto Supply Company, $43,50.
From the Sewer Fund: Witte Transportation Company, $1,39; Chas. E. Anderson
Company, $8. 00; St opple l s .Egg, Poultry & Seed Company, $2. 20; Chicago .& N. W. Ry. Co.,
$72.09; Kenneth W. Shay, $90.00; Rochester Iron Works, $26.50; ; Rochester ,Ready Mix
Concrete Company, $60.90.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund:. Palen & I,ohse, $130.75.
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From the P. I. R. Fund City of .Rochester, General Fund, $100.22.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Miller Meters, Inc.t $52.14.
The City Engineer presented an application for the use of a strip of land.
belonging to the Chicago Great Western Railway Company, the same to be used for sidewalk
purposes and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the City Clerk was authorized
to sign the said application.
The City Engineer brought up the matter of opening and operating a• storage
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garage in the portion of the O1d.Mil1 Property which will vacated by the Peoples Natural
Gas Company and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same was referred to the
Police Committee, the Chief of Police, the City Engineer and the City Cler%-. -
The question of installing meters in present parking.lots owned.by the City
was discussed and,upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same was referred to
the Police Committee, the Chief of Police and the City Attorney.
The following appointments were made to serve on the Committee to study
housing conditions in the City of Rochester: Alderman Miner appointed Bernard F.
Schroeder, Alderman Theel appointed Ed. Wobschall, Alderman Kennedy appointed George
I,eiferman and Alderman Anderson appointed Clarence Moehnke.
Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the meeting was adjourned.
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