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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-1950Record of Official' Proceedings. of:.tlie�Common Council __of the, it of.RocheSter,.,Min:.r_. February-,,.20:, 1950 1 • J Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City cf Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City. Hall, in said City, on February 20, 1950. President pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:3.0 o'clock P. M.,;i thefollowirg members being present: Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson, Kennedy, Miner, Morris, and Theel. Absent: President Lemmon, due to illness. I President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids for the furnishing of 300 feet of 30 inch reinforced concrete' li sewer pipe. The bid of Elk River Concrete Products Company in the amount of $4.73 per i I lineal foot was received and opened and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer. I,I The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the bid of the Elk River i Concrete Products Company for the furnishing of 300 feet. of 30 inch reinforced concrete sewer pipe for use in extending a storm sewer on 2nd Avenue Northwest, north of 13th i Street be accepted was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, the same was approved. I President pro t em Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for � I receiving and opening bids for the purchase of a motor patrolgrader for use in the City, Engineer's Department. The bids of Wm. H. Ziegler Company in the amount of $10,576.00,,I The George T. Ryan Company. in the amount of $10, 575.00, Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. in the A-W Company Inc. in the amount of $10,800.00 amount of 10, 461. 61iend Rosholt Equipment Company in the amount of $10,, 567.00 were each j received and opened and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to the Street & i Alley Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bids fo-rfurnishing a Motor Patrol grader for use in the Street & Alley Department be � rejected and checks returned to the bidders was read and upon motion by Morris, second i by Miner, the recommendation was approved. President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for - I receiving and opening bids for furnishing frequency modulation two-way, radio equipment for use in the Police Department. The bids of Motorola Inc. in the amount of $49g49.50,1 Link Radio Corporation in the amount of $4,432.50 and General Electric Company in the amount of $5,289.00 were each received and opened. Letters received from Western Electric Company and Federal Telephone and Radio Corporation stating that they did not submit bids at this time were each.read and ordered placed on file. Upon motion by :i Miner, second by Amundsen, the bids were referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police was authorized to employ such technical assistance as deemed necessary in tabulating the bids and reporting back to the Common Council on � I March 6, 1950. President protem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the matter of operating a non -conforming enterprise on Lot 24, Block 4, in 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20, 1950 A. W. Kutzky's First' Addition to the City of Rochester, also known as 1301 Second Street Southwest. After hearing those in favor of the operation of a. beauty parlor at the above described location and Mr. Oscar Ronken, who represented property owners who were opposed to the operation of a. beauty parlor in the block in which said Lot 24, i.n X, A. W. Kutzky's Addition is located. .A motion was made by Theel, second by Miner, that no action be taken on the matter at this time. President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the matter of the proposed change of zoning of Blocks 40, 41 a.na Y2 in Northern Addition to the City of Rochester, from a multiple dwelling zone to•a • residential. zone. There was no one present wiching to be heard on the matter. A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Theel, that the petition be granted and the City Attorney be instructed to draw an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance placing the said Blocks 40, 41 and Y2 in Northern Addition' in a residential zone. All voted in favor of the motion. President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the matter of the proposed change of zoning of the West 41 1/3 feet of Lot 1, and the South 29.25 feet of the West 41 1/ 3 feet of Lot 4, all in Block 43; in Morse and Sargent's Addition to the City of Rochester from a residential zone.to a multiple dwelling zone: -There was no one present wishing to be heard on the matter. A motion was made by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, that the petition be granted and that the City Attorney prepare'an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would include the above described property in the multiple dwelling zone. All voted in favorof the motion. President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the construction of a curb and ;utter on 7th Avenue Northeast and Southeast from Oakwood Cemetery to 4th Street Southeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 9 Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Street Southeast. `"here was no one present wishing to be heard. A petition to abandon the proposed project for a highway entering the City • from the West at a point in line with 4th Street Northwest and following 4th Street Northwest to approximately 4th Avenue Northwest and thence in a Southeasterly direction through the business section of the City and through the Southeasterly - part of the City to unite with highway No. 14 was read. The petition contained the names of 134 residents in the area of 4th Street Northwest. President pro tem Anderson asked the City Engineer if any further plans to revive th.e program had been made. The City Engineer stated that none had been made. Mr. Archie Dieter asked that the plans for the proposed highway be withdrawn and that the resolution concerning the construction of the proposed highway adopted by the Common Council on May 2, 1949 be rescinded. At this point President pro tem Anderson informed those present that the proposed purchase of lots from Mr. Bender on the west side of llth Avenue Northwest had nothing to do with the i Recordtof -Official Ptoceedings�of the'Common�-Council of. the City of Rochester, 'Mi'rin., February 20 ; 1950 1 • • I -- proposed highway through the City. Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, the City al Clerk was instructed to.prepare a resolution rescinding the former resolution, regarding' the proposed highway, adopted on May 2, 1949. All voted in favor of the motion. j Mayor McQuillan requested that the plans and specifications for the proposed �I i through City highway project be destroyed. A motion was made by Miner, second by Theel, that all records in connection with the proposed tbrough City highway be destroyed. Thee; City Attorney stated at this time that he did not believe it would be proper to destroy such records. A motion was made by Miner, second by Theel, withdrawing their motion which would authorize the destruction of the said records. Upon motion by Miner, second'' by Theel, the City Attorney was instructed to determine as to whether or not the said ,i records could be destroyed. Mr. James Pruett was before the Council and inquired as to what action had been .I taken regarding the construction of an underpass under the Chicago North Western tracks d on 2nd Avenue Northwest which had previously been petitioned for. Uponj motion by Theel,,! second by Kennedy, the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer to confer with the Chicago North Western Railway Company,] on the matter. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer that curb and gutter be constructed on 4th Avenue Southeast from loth to llth Street outheast was read and upon motion by Theel, second by Morris, the recommendation was pproved. The recommendation of the Street &. Alley Committee that Lots 9, 9, and 10, in lock 5, Cascade Manor be purchased from Mr. Thomas A. Bender at the price of $425.00 ach, a total of $1,275.00 was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, the ecommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Purchasing Committee that they have met with the 1 hamber of Commerce and have agreed to award the printing of the Rochester booklets to j hiting Press, Inc. for the sum of $2,99.5.00 was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second;) y Thee1, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Realtor's Committee that the applications of R. W. hadwick for a real estate broker's license and Fred L. Sauer for a ral estate salesman icense be approved was read.and the same was ordered placed on file. The two following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each I ea.d and the same were ordered nlaced.on file: ."Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City, of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the Aiayor and City Clerk of the said City to execute a license agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company covering a plank crossing and planking in track operated upon by the said Railway Company serving the Silver Lake Power Plant in the City of Rochester,, Minnesota." "WHEREAS, on February 20th, 1942, the. City of Rochester, Minnesota entered into a License Agreement with the Chicago and Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20, 1950 Northwestern Railway Company, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Common Council on February 2nd 1942 authorizing such agreement, said agreement covering a box pit, g " cast iron pipe and steam pipe located on the Chicago and Northwestern property east of the Broadway Generating plant and further described as to location in said agreement, and WHEREAS, the facilities covered by this agreement are no longer required by the Public Utility Department and the said pit is being covered and facilities eliminated, and WHEREAS, the Public Utility Board wishes to terminate the liability of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, under this agreement. THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to cancel said License Agreement and return same, cancelled, to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company." A notice of hearing t•o be held March 8, 1950 at 10:00 o'clock A. M. in the • office of the Commissioner of Taxation in the State Office Building, St. Paul on the matter of the application of the City of Rochester for abatement of taxes assessed on airport property was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Theel, the matter was referred to the Mayor. A letter from -the State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics, recommending that the City adopt a zoning ordinance to protect the approach areas to the Rochester Airport was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer. The request of Northrop School P.T. A. for permission to conduct a bingo game during March, 1950 was read and President pro tem Anderson ordered that the same be placed on file. The petition of Mr. John F. Miner that the Common Council establish set back and building lines of 25 feet on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9, in Block 2 of Miner's Heightswas read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Amundsen, the same was referred to AV -he Board of Zoning. A communication from the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company stating that $50,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bonds of 3-15-50/52 held as collateral for city deposits had been called for payment as of March 15, 1950. The bank requested that the City approve $50,.000.00 U. S. Treasury 12% bonds due March 1.5, 1955 in place of those which have been • called for payment. Since the transfer of coll-ateral is approved by resolution the commun-ication was ordered placed on file. The reports of the Clerk- of Municipal Court for the week ended February 11, 1950 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $521.00 and civil fees received $7.30 and for the week ended February 19, 1950 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $465.00, 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 the Rochester Yellow Cab Corporation for transfer of a. city taxicab license from a 5 passenger Dodge with license No. 217-016 to a 5 passenger Pontiac with license No. 217-027 was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, the transfer was granted. r m The application olEmrold Thiem for a permit to Place and maintain a sign was • _Recotd of -Off 'Proceedings 'of the `Gammon Council of the ity_.,Qf.Rochester,-Miri-n., Februar-y 20, 1950 read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, the permit was granted. The application of Capitol Battery.Disposal Company for a Junk Dealers license was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Morris, the 'l-i'cense was granted. The surety bond of W. J. Hankee in the amount of $1,000.00 with tae ac. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety was read and upon motion by Kennedy, second by i Miner,l the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The applications for license to sell intoxicating liquors "Off Sale" of • Ralph M. Graen, Joseph H. Van Kraanen, Donald W. McConnell., Andrew C. Cha.foulias, Norman T"yatt and Edward Livingston, Michael J. Kitzman,'Isadore Coppe, Leo A. and Gene F. Huey,, Chris Margellos and Robert Kennedy were each read and upon motion by Miner, second by 1 f Theel, the licenses were granted, subject to the approval of the State Liquor Control lCommission. • 11 11 The license bonds of Ralph M. Graen, Joseph H. Van Kraanen, Andrew C. Chafoulias, lEdward C. Livingston and Norman Wyatt, Michael J. Kitzman, I. Coppe, Leo A. and Gene F. uey and Chris Margellos each in the sum of $1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company is surety; Robert P. Kennedy in the sum of $1,000.00 frith the Firema.n's Fund Indemnity Company as surety; and Donald W. McConnell in the sum of $1,000.00 with the Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by Miner, second by heel, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Whiting Press, Inc. for furnishing 25,000 Chamber of Commerce City Booklets, which was read. i 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 accepting the bid of the Elk River. oncrete Products Company for furnishing 300 feet of 30 inch reinforced concrete sewer ipe, 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 esolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution accepting change of collateral given,, y the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company, which was read. Upon motion by Miner, second by Dorris, that the said resolution be adopted i s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tom Anderson declared the said esolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution approving a resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting cancellation of license agreement, which was read. 0v� 2 :- Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., Febr�uaxy 20, 1950 Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, that the said resolution.be a.dooted 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 approving a resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Chicago Northwestern Railway Company, i&bh 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Avenue Southeast from loth to llth 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 Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering the second hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 92 Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Street Southeast, 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 ordering the second hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Northeast and Southeast from Oakwood Cemetery to 4th 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 Miner introduced a resolution granting one public dance permit to Vera,ld F. Wright, 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 $2,402.09 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Continental Oil Company for two transports of gasoline, 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 $195.50 from the General 40 Aec©rd of -Officia-1 Proceedings of the Comrnoii Council of- the -City ..of_Rochester Minn., Pebrua.ry 20; 1950 1 • 1 11 1 1 • Fund, $1,950.52 f.rom the Street & Alley Fund, $75.50 from the Sewer Fund and $8.50 from the Parking Meter -Fund and ordering payment made -to -the Street & Alley Fund for use of equipment, which was read. Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared t said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $442.74 from the Street Alley Fund and ordering payment made to The George T. Ryan Company, -which was read. �I Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted I� it as read, and all voting in favor thereof. President pro tem Anderson declared the said i' resolution duly passed and adopted. II Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $215.21 from the Street &+ I! Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Firestone Stores; which was read. jl 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. j i Alderman Morris.introduced a resolution appropriating $204.00 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester -Sand and Gravel Company for snow !� removal, which was read. 11 Upon motion by Morris, second by Theel, 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. I Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $269.50 from the Street lley Fund and ordering payment made. to Walter Doty for snow removal, which was read. Upon motion -by Theel, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted s read, and a.11 voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said esolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $227.50 from the Street lley Fund and ordering payment made to Olmsted. County Highway Department for 130 sacks calcium chloride, 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 j I esolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $88.12 from the Sewer and and $496.27 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, ublic Utilities, 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 esolution duly passed and adopted. i it F ., II I 624 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20, 1950 Alderman Morris introduced a. resolution appropriatinCD g $9,546.77 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to L. M. Feller Company for estimate No. 8 on construction of bridge No. 6589, 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 Morris introduced a resolution. appropriating $3,998.21 from the Lighting Fund and $2.88 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was read. • Upon motion by Morris, 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. Aldernan Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $589.41 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to foster Electric Company for estimate No. 9 at the Rochester Health Center Building, which i;as 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 $349.20 froc the General Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities for steam heat for city hall, 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 reso lut ion duly passed and adopted. Alderman Theel introduced a resolution appropriating $48.67 from the General Fund, $.90 from the Street &. Alley Fund, $.55 from the Fire Protection Fund and $379.39 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to The Sanitary Company,- 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 $231.90 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Schmidt Printing Company for office supplies, which was read. Upon motio4 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 approving the award of $3,375.00 to be be paid to Mrs. Anna Hagen for land purchased in connection with bridge No. 6589, which was read. • Record-ofE Official? Proceedings of. the Common Council of the City, of Rochester, Minn., February 20 , 1950 Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said.resolut,ion be adopted jl as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said II resolution duly passed and adopted. !' Alderman Kennedy introduced a resolution ordering bids for th,e purchase of a II J motor patrol grader for use in the City Engineer's Department, which was read. Upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, that the said resolution be adopted iI 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 Amundsen, 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: g-y: i From the General Fund: F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $63.95; Glenn 0. Amund.sen, E,w $36.20; Marchant Calculating Machine Co., $58.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co. , $53.05; Rogers. Company, $29.34; H-R Rubber Stamp Service, $3.00; Muriel I. Hennessey, 30.00; Cooperative Oil Company, $59.50; H-R Rubber Stamp Service, $2.10; The Fleet Owner, $2.00; St. 1-`ary's Hospital, $5.00; Brandt Automatic Cashier Company, $1.83; First National Bank; $10.00; Miller Davis Company, $10.23; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $48.39; 'Rochester Ice dnd'� Fuel Company, $33. 7 5; R. W. Chadwick, $10.00; Paul Dorna.ek�, $8.00; Chicago Great Western Y. Co., $1. 30; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $27. 20 ; Devoe & Raynolds Co., $3.42; Hagen ' s Market, $3.40; F. W. Woolworth Co., $17.19; The Rochester Visitor, $10.'00; Cooperative i Oil Co., $34. 72; H H Electric Company, $19.30; Gambel Robinson Co., $14. 20; S. M. Supply Company, $6.90; Rochester Electric Co., $98.87; K-F Sales Company, $23.,73; Coast to Coast . _ h Store, $11.99; Postier & Eggers, $15.90; Goodman's, $38.93; Maass Plumbing & Heating Co.; $8.00; Witte Transportation Co., $5. 32; Woodhouse Bros., $50.66; Scharf Auto Supply, $.75; National Bushing & Parts, $31.45. From .the Street & Alley Fund: Postier & Eggers Co.$151.50; Twini City Testing & Engineering Co., $36.00; Goodman s, $37.39; Borchert Ingersoll,. Inc., $5.39• Peter , In Ij ,I Lynaugh, $9.00; Fred Zimmerman, $9.00; Fabain King, $9.00; Hubert Bailey, $25.00; Wm. H. t! 'I • Ziegler Company, $69.02; Herman Wondrew, Y30.62; Charles W. Watson, $138.25; Clarence t,l Starks, $51.00; Harold Watson, $51.00; Merton E. 'ierrick, $34.50; Andrew Byholdt, $102.00; C. J. McDonald, $51.00; Ralph Franklin, $70.50; Jacob Holzer, $51.00; James Bsker,$64.50 Edd E. Smith, $49. 50; Irvin Ingalls, . $57.00; I,iaass Plumbing & Heating Co. , $. 53; Witte Transportation Co. , $1. t!•6; Construction Equipment Sales Inc. , $11.09; Home. Gas Company, $127. 65; Haling Company, $1. 50; Gopher Welding Supply, $6. 50; Rochester Iron Works, $2.00; �' $15 59 Scharf Auto Supply, $29.33; i Minneapolis Equipment .o. , $5.68; Woodhouse Bros. , p_ y, National Bushing & Parts, $50.81. From the Fire Protection Fund: Industrial Machine & Equipment Co., $2.20; C.E Ginther, $3.00; C. d. Brown Agency, $.50; Truck Service Co:, Cooperative Oil Company, $1.28; Schroeder & Tr.emayne, Inc., '1 $5.65; Model Laundry,$45.10; !I $31.50; Woo dhous a Bros. �I i 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20, .1950 $9.25; Scharf Auto Supply, $3.00; The $9.62; Hanny's teen's Wear, $2.35- Mayo Clinic, $175.00; National Bushing & Parts, From the Parking Meter Fund: Hubert Bailey, $5.00; Miller Meters Inc., $1L0.13. From the P. I.R. Fund: C. M. Bout elle, $150. 46. From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $88.12; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $11.11. From the P: H. &W.- Fund: F. R. Finch, City, Clerk; . $4S; 95. . The matter of buildia& an addition to the new City warehouse was discussed and upon motion by Kennedy, second by Theel, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the said addition to .tl:e new warehouse and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution to be presented to the Council at the meeting to be held Match 6, 1950 brdering bids for same. 'All voted in favor of the motion except Alerman'Miner who voted "n6".' The matter of sale of land to the Podein Freightways was again brought to the attention of the Council by Alderman Morris. After discussing the matter a motion was made by Morris, second by Amundsen, that the City lease a part ofthe land known as the old dumping grounds to the Dodein Frieghtways, the matter of the lease to be worked out by the Public Grounds Committee. The matter of making a study of the possible use of voting machines in the City of Rochester was discussed. It was also brought to the attention of the Common Council that voting machines would be used at an election to be held on March 21, 1950 in the City of Austin, Minnesota. Upon motion by Theel, second by Kennedy, members of the Council, the City Attorney and the City Clerk were authorized to go to Austin .on March 21, for the purpose of investigating the use of voting machines. Alderman Morris recommended that a study of licenses and inspection fees in the City of Rochester be made. After discussing the matter further a motion was made by Morris, second by Kennedy, that the License Committee study the fees for the various licenses issued by the City and alsc fees charged for inspection to determine as to whether or not tb.e same were adequate in comparison to the cost of regulation. • City Attorney Hunt asked permission to purchase a membership in th6 National Institute of Municipa.l'Law Officers and upon motion by Theel, second'by Kennedy, the request was approved. Upon motion by Miner, second by Amundsen, the Police Department was instructed to check all cars used as taxicabs in the City for proper insurahee coverege and to check with drivers of taxicabs to determine as to whether or not they have proper licenses to drive cabs. The City Engineer stated that he was holding a meeting of all of the employees in his department- on Tuesday evening, February 21 and"'asked for authorization of the purchase of lunch.for,the said meeting. Upon motion by Thee!, second by Amundsen, the request was approved. • :Reeordaof Official .Proceedings of the. Common Council __ of the City of Rochester, Minn., February ..20,.. 1950 II Upon motion by Kennedy, second by Miner, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 jo'clock- P. M. on Wednesday,. March 1, 1950. mo 1 II