HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1950Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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Minutes of a 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 May 1, 1950.1
President pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M.,
the following members being present: Aldermen Anderson, Helmkay, McPherson, Miner and
Morris. Absent: President Fryer and Alderman Amundsen.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the minutes of.the meeting of April 11,
1950 were approved.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
first hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 16th Avenue Southwest from
2nd to 5th Street Southwest. There was no one -present wishing to be heard.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for t
first hearing on the construction of•a curb and gutter on loth Avenue Northeast from
3rd to 5th Street Northeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President pro tem.Anderson'stated this as being the time and place set for th
first hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Northwest from llthil
to 12th Street Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for the
second hearing on the widening of East Center Street from 6th to llth Avenue Southeast;
llth Avenue Southeast from East Center Street to 4th Street Southeast and on 4th Street
Southeast from llth to 6th Avenue Southeast. Among those present who protested the
widening of the above streets on -an assessment basis were Mr. Charles Hatch, Mr. -Clair
Harvey, Mr. Arleigh Disney and Mr. Wm. Rehn and several others who voiced their opinion
in opposition -to the project unless paid for by general taxation. Mr. Adolph Bach was
present at the meeting -and -stated that street widening projects in the City of Rochester
prior to -this time had been paid for on an assessment basis, except for the replacement
of curbs, and indicated that he thought street widening projects should be carried out
In the future on the same basis: Alderman Morris stated that he now thought some part
of the project should be paid for by the abutting property owners. A motion was then
made by McPherson, second by Morris, that an informal meeting be called in the near
future when the matter could be again discussed with those interested in the said
project.
Mr. Edward Capelle and Mr. Adolph Bach, a committee representing the Izaak
Waltgn League, were before the Council and complained about dogs molesting the wild
ducks In Silver Lake Park. The City Attorney was requested to get ordinances from other
cities regulating the keeping of dogs within city limits.
Mr. John R. Lindeen requested permission to locate a lunch wagon at'the corner
of 4th Avenue and 12th Street Southeast on the property owned by Mr. Vern Chadwick. Upon
motion by Morris; second by McPherson, a temporary permit to locate a lunch wagon at the
above location was granted.
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Mr. George Leiferman stated that the City building ordinance required 16"
walls in the first story of a building of the type he now plans on constructing. His
plans call for a 12" wall instead of 160. He also stated that the'area of his land
according to the Zoning Ordinance was not sufficient for the number of apartments
contained in the proposed building. He was requested to take the matter up with.the
Building Inspector before action was taken by the Common Council.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and, place set for
receiving and opening bids for the furnishing of an eight ton trailer for use in the
Street & Alley Department. The bids of Wm. H. Ziegler Company in the amount of $1,740.06
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and $1,948.00 and Borchert Ingersoll Inc. in the amount of $1,825.94 were each received
and opened and President pro tem Anderson referred the same to the Street & Alley
Committee and the City Engineer for recommendation.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of Wm. H.
Ziegler Company for furnishing one 8-ton LaCrosse Trailer be accepted in the amount of
$1,740.00 and checks returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by
Morris, second by Miner, the recommendation was approved.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for furnishing cutback asphalt and/or other bituminous
material to be used by the City Engineer's Department during the 1950 season. The
following bids were received and opened:
Standard Oil Company:.Road oil SC 1,2, & 3 60,000 gal. Ca $.0860 - $5,160.00
Cutback Asphalt MC 0, 1, 2 & 3
6o, 000 gal. ® $. o96o - 5, 76o. oo
RC 1,2, & 3 20,000 gal.'@ $.0985 - 1,970.00'
129890.00
Northwestern Refining h.: Road Oil SC 1,2, & 3 60,000 gal ® $-0935 - .$5.610.00
Cutback Asphalt MC 0,1,2, & C 60,000 gal. ®$.1035- 69210.00
Cutback Asphalt RC 1, 2, & 3 20,000 gal. ®$.1060- 2,120.00
13.9 0.00
L. N. Sickels Co.: Emulsified�Asphalt RS 1 modified 10,000 gal.' ® $.1087 - $1,097.00
American Bituminous Co.: Emulsified Asphalt RS 1 modified 10,000 gal.®$.1151 - $1,151.00�
Skelly Oil Company: Road 011 SC 1,2,3, 60,000 gal. ® $.0870 - 5,420.00
Cutback Asphalt Mc 0, 1, 2, & 3 60,000 gal.® $.0970 - 5,820.00
Cutback Asphalt RC 1, 2, & 3 20,000 gal.® $.0995 - 11990.00
13,230.00
Tho recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bids of Standard
Oil Company for furnishing 140,000 gals. road oil and cutback asphalt in the amount of
$12, 890.00 and. L. N. Sickels Co. for furnishing 10,(D0 gal. .cutback asphalt in the
amount of ,$1,097.00 be accepted and checks returned.to the unsuccessful bidders was
read and upon motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the. time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for.furnishing crushed rock, gravel and sand for use in the
City.Enginser's Department during the 1950 season. The following bids were received and',
opened: Quarve & Anderson Co.; .500 c, Y. crushed rock ® $1.25 per cu. yd. - $b25.00
Rochester Quarry Co.: 500 C. Y. crushed rock ® $1.25 per on. yd. - $625.00
Rochester Sand & Gravel Co.:
500 c, y. gravel for street surfacing ® 1.00 per cu.yd.-$500.00
500 C. y- washed pea gravel ® 1.25 per 'cu. yd. - 625.00
500 c. Y. gravel for sanding streets ® 1.15 per cu.yd. - 575.00
100 c. y. washed sand for concrete ® 1.25 per cu. yd. - 125.00
1, 825.00
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The recommendation of the Street'&.Alley Committee that bids for furnishing ol
crushed rock, sand -and gravel be rejected and the City Engineer be authorized to buy on
the open market and that certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was.
read and upon: motion by Morris, second by.Miner, the recommendation was approved.
President pro tem. Anderson stated this as being the time and place set - for
receiving proposals for the construction of a watermain in 7th Street Northeast from
lath to 14th Avenue and in 14th and 15th Avenues Northeast from 9th Street Northeast to
the north line of 7-th Street Northeast.. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount
of $11, 217. 75, H. H. Frankamp in the amount 'of $11, 461. 20 and DeGraff � gin' •-Wolff in the
amount of $11,998-.00 were each received and opened.
The recommendation of the Water Committee that, -the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser
in the amount of $11, 217. 75 for the construction of a watermain in 7th Street Northeast
from 13th to 15th Avenue and in 14th and 15th Avenues from 9th Street Northeast to the
be accepted
north line of 7th Street Northeast/and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders was read and .upon motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was
japproved.
President pro tem Anderson stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving proposals.for the construction of a watermain in 16th Street Northeast from
Broadway to 3rd Avenue Northeast and in 3rd Avenue Northeast from 14th Street Northeast
to the north line of Barck &.Merz Addition. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser in the
amount of $13, 263.40. H. H. Frankamp in the amount of $13,684.80- and DeGraff Wolff in
the amount of $13,999.00 were each received and opened.
The recommendation of the Water Committee that the bid .of Carlisle G. Fraser
In the amount of $13,263.40 for the construction of a watermain ,in 16th Street Northeast
from B'ro.adway•:to 3rd Avenue Northeast and in 3rd Avenue Northeast -from 14th Street to
the North line of Barck & Merz Addition be accepted and checks returned to the
unsuccessful bidders, was read.and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Miner, the recommen
ation was approved.
The request of the Public Health & Welfare Board that the Co*,uncil 'approve the
purchase of the following equipment items for the new health center building was read
and the same was ordered placed on file:
Rochester Post Bulletin - Adv. for bids for draperies -
Whiting Stationers - card file box for 5x8" cards with
drawer
Buur Rug Service - to furnish materials, make and install
8 pairs of drapes for the,nursing office
Orlen Rose - to furnish materials, make and install slip
cover and pillows for the studio couch in the
women rest !room
Adams - children's play area equipment for waiting room The Bookstore of Lucy Wilder - children's play area
equipment for waiting room
$6.00
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140.00
91.95
48.42
18,25
A letter.from the Public Health & Welf are.Board transmitting five copies of
change order No. 308 with the Sanitary Company was read and the same was ordered placed
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A letter from the
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Board of ark Commissioners requesting approval of a co act'
!purchasing
'purchasing
from the Pioneer
Trailer Sales Company of Austin a trailer -type concession
(stand at a
cost of $1,038.00
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
A letter from Miss
Frances Underleak,. County Auditor, transmitting a copy of a
resolution adopted by the County Commissioners on April llth, requesting the State of
Minnesota to designate that part of llth Avenue Northwest between Tth and 14th Street as
State Aid Road "U" and requesting that if the Common Council adopt a resolution approving
the designation of said road as a State Aid Road, .a certified copy of the said resolution
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be forwarded to the County of Olmsted and the State of Minnesota. -
The following communication -from the Board of Public Health 41 Welfare was read:)
April 28, 1950
"The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The Rochester Dairy Cooperative has asked the Board of Public
Health and Welfare to provide official supervision of a .supply of milk
from approximately 100 farms which is to be marketed outside the City
of Rochester. While this milk is not to be a regular supply to the
City of Rochester, it can in the case of an emergency because of short
supply be made available to purchasers in this municipality. In
addition, the development of this additional milk supply does have
public health and economic significance in this community. The
Rochester Dairy Cooperative has agreed to furnish the funds to defray
any additional expenses which the Board may incur as the result of
this program. Therefore, the Board of Public Health and Welfare has
voted to comply with the request of the Rochester Dairy Cooperative,
provided tihe Common Council approves.
To provide official supervision of this milk .the. Board of Public
Health and Welfare will find it necessary to relieve Mr. Manfred Waldron,
milk inspector, from many of his present duties and to employ an
additional man as a replacement in the Rochester Grade A milk control
program. The Rochester Dairy Cooperative wishes this new milk supply
to be available during the month of June and Mr. Waldron will find it
necessary to work over -time as may be required to develop and inspect
farms to provide this milk by that time. Accordingly the Board of
Public Health and Welfare asks the approval of the Common Council to
take the following steps to put this new milk supervision into effect:
1. Accept a gift of $2500.00 from the Rochester Dairy Cooperative
to defray the expenses of this milk supervision program during
the period May 1, 1950 to December 31, 1950.
2. To employ a sanitarian at a salary of $200.00 per month to take
up duties vacated by Mr. Waldron in the Rochester - Grade A Milk
Program.
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3. To make payments for this temporary period of'time of over -time
salary to Mr. Waldron calculated at time and one-half on the
basis of his present salary.
4. To make extra mileage allowance at the official rate of six
cents per mile and subsistence expense payments to Mr. Waldron
in connection with this supervision of this new milk supply.
Payments covering these last two items can be made by city claim
form and thus not disturb Mr. Waldron's present payroll rating. All of
these'expenses will be paid out of the grant of funds to be made available
by the Rochester Dairy Cooperative.
' Yours very truly,
R. J. JACKMAN, M. D.
President, Board of Public
Health and Welfare"
A motion was made by Miner, second by Helmkay, that the Council approve the above request
and make payment for the services in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. All voted in
favor of the motion.
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A letter from the j3oard of.Public Health & Welfare transmitting a letter froml
Ellerbe and Company, Architects and Engineers, with attached Lien Wavers in connection
with purchase of labor and materials by Stocks and Olson, General Contractors for the
Health Center building construction was read and President pro tem Anderson ordered that
the same be placed on file.
A notice of the 36th Annual Convention of the League of Minnesota Municipaliti
to be held at Willmar, Minnesota on June 7, S. and 9, 1950was read and those wishing to
attend were requested to•notify the City Clerk so that reservations could be made,.
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A communication from the Mayo Association requesting permission to use the
housing units on the North edge of the Rochester Airport for an additional period of 3
months from July let to October let was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris,
their request was granted.
The request of. the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association for the
approval of a loan to George H. Davis on his property located at-831 Eighth Avenue
Southeast in the amount of $4.000.00 was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The following resolution submitted to the Council by the Rochester
Horticultural Council was read. It was brought to the attention of the Council that a
similar request had been presented to the Council prior to this date and Mr. Wm. VanHoo
Superintendent of Parks, was requested to look up the.former plan as submitted.
!WHEREAS: Other cities have successfully -adopted effective controls
for beautifying city streets and boulevards, and
WHEREAS; Ro-chester does not now have such a program, and
WHEREAS; It is highly,desirable that there be such a plan in order
to insure a uniformity in the beautification of Rochester's
streets and boulevards, and
WHEREAS: There is available qualified leadership, equipment and -
personnel in the Park Department of the City of Rochester
for digging, prunning, planting, and in general supervising
adopted controls,
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Rochester Horticultural Council
does respectfully recommend to the Common Council of the
City of Rochester that such a program of streets and
boulevard beautification be placed under the supervision of
the Park Department, and funds provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this recommendation include the appointment
of an advisory committee of five persons; one from the Council
Street and Alley Committee, one from the Park ,Board and three
citizens at large, all to be appointed by the mayor with the
approval of council, the three at large to be appointed from
a recommended list -of nine, submitted by the Executive
Committee of-the'Horticultural Council.
BE IT FRUTHER RESOLVED, that it be further recommended that the Park
Department provide,- at al-1 times; for a qualifite forester
as a part of the -program, such forester to be provided for
in the event•of future changes in personnel of the Park
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The appointment by Knute Olson, City As of Don Milne as let Deputy, E.J.
Rohrer as 2nd Deputy and Ed Degel, John Knutson,'Tom Parkin, Walter Burdick and Mrs.
Esther,Forsberg as part time deputy assessors was read and upon motion. by Helmkay, second
by Morris, the appointments were approved.
The request of the Whitlock Sonnenberg Auxiliary and Will T. McCoy Auxiliar
0 sell poppies on the streets of Rochester on Saturday, May 27th was read and upon
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motion by Morris, second by Miner, the request was - granted*
The following veto message from the Mayor was read together with sixteen vetoed
resolutions.as listed:
April 22, 1950 i
"Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester
' Gentlemen:
I,have vetoed 16 of the 25 resolutions setting salaries for city
employees for the official year starting in April 1950.
There is a possibility that some departments of the city may vote to
go out on strike and if I approve those resolutions your hands would
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be tied insofar as effecting any compromise whatever with the
striking members.
Section 295 of the city charter provides that no officer's salary
shall be increased or diminished after the salary is fixed at the
commencement of the official year.
I am certain that there are not funds available for the $15.00 per
month requested; but there may be funds available for seniority
Increases.
Therefore, I have approved only those resolutions setting salaries
forthose employees who have had less than 5 years of service.
You now have the opportunity to change your minds if you so wish
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and if in your estimation the welfare of the city might be
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Respectfully,
CLAUDE H. MC gUILLAN
Mayor"
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Resolution fixing salaries of City Clerk, Engineer, Attorney, Treasurer,
Weighmaster, Custodians, and Assistant City Engineer.
Resolution fixing salary of City Clerk's Stenographer.
Resolution fixing salary of City Engineer's Private Secretary.
Resolution fixing salaries of employees in the City Engineer's
Department.
Resolution fixing salaries of four operators at the Sewage Disposal
Plant.
Resolution fixing salary of City Dog Catcher and Scavenger.
Resolution fixing salary of stenographer for Chief of Police, Juvenile
Officer and City Attorney.
Resolution fixing salaries of Foreman and two Assistants at the
Dumping Grounds.
Resolution fixing salaries of employees in the City Engineer's office.
Resolution fixing salary of the painter for the City of Rochester.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Building Inspector.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Electrical Inspector.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Clerk of the Municipal Court.
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Resolution fixing the salary of the Judge of Municipal Court.
Resolution fixing salaries of members of the Police Department.
Resolution fixing salaries of members of the Fire Department.
No action was taken on the vetoes of the above listed resolutions as same were returned',
to the City Clerk's office on April 25, 1950.
The recommendation of the City Engineer that a plat to be known as West's
Sub -Division be granted although some lots contained in the plat did not comply with
City Ordinance was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the plat was ordered
returned to the owners of the property for revision.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30
P. He until 7:30 P. M,
President pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:30 P. M.
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A letter from the City Engineer recommending that acomprehensive program of
.street improvements in the City be studied by members of the Council. was read and it
was agreed that same would be taken up at an informal meeting of the Council.
The City Engi•neer's preliminary estimate for the furnishing of the 'season's
supply of manhole and catch basin castings in the amount of $3,225.00 was read and the
same was ordered placed on file.
The Mayor's emergency order given to the City Clerk for the purchase of
approximately 11,000 gallons of gasoline was read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Miner, the same was approved.
A letter from the Public Health & Welfare Board transmitting a communication
from the Health Department Employees Local 897 was read and the same •was ordered placed
on file.
A notice of strike on behalf of Local 997, State, County and Municipal
(Employees Union signed by Robert Petersdorf, Representative, was read and the same was
ordered placed on file.
A communication from Mr. Harry L. Hanson, Labor Conciliator, offering his
services, if same are desired, -in connection with the City labor dispute was read and
the same was ordered placed on file.
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The following communication was read and the same was ordered placed on file:
Rochester, Minn.
April 27, 1950
"To the Honorable Mayor and
Common Council of the City
of Rochester:
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the committee appointed to represent
the various city departments, it was decided to make a
last attempt to meet and try to iron out a settlement
.between your city employees and the Council.
Because of the seriousness of a strike of city
employees, we feel we should make one last attempt to
settle our diferances.
If at all possible we would like to meet with the
Council before Friday, April 29th.
Please.reply to this request at your earliest
convenience.
Respectfully,
ROBERT PETERSDO RF, Rep.
DONALD CROWE, Police Dept..
ART TOWEY, Health Dept.
ROBERT BARCLAY, School Employees
ARLEIGH HANSO N, Street &.A1Ley
HENRY OEFFLER, Park.Dept.
E. J. DILLON, Fire Dept."
Also the following reply to the above communication was read and ordered
placed on file:
April 27, 1950
Mr. Robert J. Petersdorf
Business Agent,
Rochester Building and Construction
Trades Council
3141a South Broadway
Rochester, Minnesota
Dear Sir:
In answerto your letter of April 27, 1950, I wish to
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advise that the members of the Common Council would like'to
meet with you and the representatives of employees of the
various departments, who also signed your letter of April
27th, on Wednesday evening, May 3, 1950 at 7:30 P. M.
On checking with the other members of the Council it appears
to be the earliest date when the entire Council can be present.
Very truly yours,
S. SMITH FRYER
President of the Common Council"
A petition to have East Center Street from Broadway to 2 nd Avenue Northeast
and Southeast widened was read and the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee,
and the' City Engineer. i
A petition for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Block 3,
Crowns Sub -Division was read and the same was referred to the Sewer and Water Committees.
A petition for bus service beginning at the corner of 2nd Street and Sth Avenue
Northwest to 5th Street Northwest, thence North on 9th Avenue to 6th Street Northwest
and on 6th Street to llth Avenue Northwest was read and the same was referred to the
Police Committee and the Chief of Police for report on May 17, 1950.
A letter from Mrs. Rose Shattuck expressing her appreciation to the Council
for granting her a special permit to operate a beauty parlor at 1301 Second Street
Southwest was read and the same was ordered
ed placed on file.
An invitation to the members of the Common•Council from St. Maryls Hospital
to attend exhibits to be held on May 12, National Hospital Day, at St. Mary's Hospital
and at the new addition to the Colonial Hospital was read and the same was ordered
placed on file.
The Mayors appointments of the following members to the Planning Commission
was read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Miner, the same were approved. Mr.
Clarence Berg, for one year; Mr. Lester Fiegel, for one year; Dr. George Higgins and
Mr. James O'Connor, for two years; and Mrs. William. Drips and Mr. S. B. Shonyo, for
three years.
The Mayors appointment of Mr.. Finer C. Morganson to serve on the Band
Committee, his term to expire on the second Monday in April, 1953 was read and upon
motion by Helmkay, second by Miner, the appointment was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer -Committee that bids be accepted for the
furnishing of the season's supply of manhole and catch basin castings was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Stre.et.& Alley Committee that the curbs on 3rd
Avenue Southwest from 3rd to 5th Street Southwest be replaced and the roadway widened to
40 feet as petitioned for by the property owners was read and upon motion by Morris,
second by Miner, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the Easterly North and
South alley and the East and West alley from the East line of Lot 11, easterly to North
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and South Alley in Block 23, Northern Addition be graded to an established grade and
surfaced was read and upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the recommendation of
the City Engineer outlining a street improvement program for the city be accepted; and
that an informal meeting of the Common Council be called at the earl•ies.t. possible date
to give this program further consideration was read and upon motion by Miner, second by
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Morris, Wednesday evening was set for the informal meeting if time was available.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the action of th4'Fire
Department Relief Association in making a real estate loan to George H. Davis at 831-8th
Avenue Southeast in the amount of $4,000.00 with interest at the .rate of 4% be approved,
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read -and upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, the recommendation was approved
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The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Mr. Melvin Lee
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iuilding located at 613.— 7th Street Northwest be granted was read and upon motion by
McPherson, second by Miner, the recommendation was approved and the Building Inspector
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instructed to issue a permit for.the requested construction.
The recommendation of the Realtor's Committee that the applications of W. L.
Toogood and Albert F. Pries for real estate broker's license be granted was read and
oupon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the same was approved s.ubject'to the furnishing
f bonds by the applicants. r
The City Treasurer's report for the month of March, 1950 was read and the same
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was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending April 22, 1950
Ilhowing
total criminal fines and costs collected $928.00 and civil fees received $6.10 ant
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the,week ending April 29, 1950 showing total criminal fines and costs collected
1,164.97 and civil fees received $2.95,-ware each read and having been previously
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by the City Attorney, President pro Lem Anderson ordered that the same be placed
on file.
The reports for the month of April, 1950 of the Building Inspector showing fees
in the amount of $719.00 for building permits issued;. of the Electrical Inspector showing,
fees in the amount of $69.75 fx electrical permits issued; of the Plumbing Inspector
showing fees in the amount of $384.75 for plumbing permits issued and of the Heating
Inspector showing fees .in the amount of $73.50 for heating permits issued, were each read
and the same were ordered placed on file.
The applications of William E. Just and Albert Angelici for license to sell non -
intoxicating malt liquors "off sale" were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Miner, the licenses were granted.
The applications for license to construct cement sidewalks of Earl F. Cooke,
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C. M. Boutelle, Henry Giese and Hammond Construction Company were each read and upon
.,motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the licenses were granted.
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The applications of William E. Just, Thrifty Drug Store, Herbert Thienell,
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'Albert Angelica and Rose Witt for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Helmkay,, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Lysne Construction Company for permission to move three
houses over certain streets in the City of Rochester were each read and upon motion by
Morris, second by Miner, the same were granted pending approval by the Building Inspector
of the routes over which the houses would be moved. Alderman McPherson voted "no". •
The applications of Donald Arthur Brown, Carl Schultz and Arthur Seaman for
Journeyman Electrician's License were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Helmkay, the licenses were granted.
The application of Keith McCaleb for a Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating
and Air Conditioning Worker's License was read and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris',
the license was granted* ;
The applications of Lewis J. Roessler, Charles Dornack, Arnold Wilke and Fred
Loeding for.Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's License..were each read and upon
motion by Miner, second by Morris, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Charles Dornack, Lewis J. Roessler, Arnold Wilke
andFred
'Loeding for Journeyman Plumber's License were each read and upon motion by Morris, second
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by Miner, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Smith -Sonnenberg Motor Co., Albert Angelici, Green Parrot
Cafe and Hotel Delano for a permit to place and maintain a sign were each read and upon
motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the permits were granted.
The applications of Carl Mogen, William. E. Just, Thrifty Drug Store, W. R-.
Put.rat•z, Herb Thienell, Albert Angelici and Rose Witt for license to sell soft drinks.
,were each read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Miner, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Kenneth Bilker and William Thompson for license to maintain
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a trailer court were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the licenses1
were granted, subject to the approval of the License Committee.
The applications of W. L. Toogood and Albert E. Pries for real estate broker's
license were each read and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the licenses were
granted subject to the furnishing of a surety bond as required-- by ordinance.
The surety bonds of J. P. Huyber and Vincent Huyber each in the amount of
$1,000.00 with the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as surety; Darrell E. Sanford in the,
amount of $500,00 and Edna McGovern in the amount of $1,000.00 With the Fidelity and
Deposit Company as surety; Roay Bar, Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 with the Hartford
Accident and Indemnity Company as surety; and Harry Loucks and Ivan Boyd each in the
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bond for lost warrant of Mrs. 8. H. Kierland in,the amount of $2.90, were each read and
upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon
accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
Th,e contract bond of L. M. Sather and Donald A. Hamthun for construction of
the second section of the new warehouse in the amount of $13,776.50 was read and the
same was referred to the Mayor for his approval.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G.
Fraser for the construction of a watermain in 16th Street Northeast from Broadway to 3rd
Avenue Northeast and in 3rd.Avenue Northeast from 14th Street to the'North line of
Barak & Merz Addition, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, 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 accepting the bid of Carlisle G.
Fraser for the construction of a watermain in•7th Street Northeast from 13th to loth
Avenue and in loth and 15th Avenues Northeast from 9th Street Northeast to the North
line of 7th Street Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopter
as read, ,and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted..
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Alderman Morris introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Wm. R. Ziegler
Company for furnishing an 8 ton trailer for -use in the Street & Alley Department, which
was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, 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 w resolution accepting the bids of Standard Oil
Company and L. .N. Sickels Company for the furnishing of cutback asphalt for use in the
City Engineer's Department during the 1950 season, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, 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 Diorris introduced a resolution approving change orders submitted by
the Board of Public Health & Wel-fare for construction of the new health center building
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk „to execute the same, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson,,se.cond 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.
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upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, 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 approving the designation of State Aid!
.;Road "U", which was read.
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Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, 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 ordering bids for the purchase of a
patrol car for use in the Police Department, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, 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. j
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution authorizing the Park Board to enter into
contract with Pioneer Trailer Sales Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, 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 ordering plans, specifications, profile,
and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on loth
Avenue Northeast from jrd to 5th Street Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, 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 ordering
plans, specifications, profile,
and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th
,Avenue Northwest from llth to 12th Street Northwest, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, 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 ordering plans, specifications, profile,:
and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 16th
Avenue Southwest from 2nd to 5th Street Southwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
Has read, and all voting in favor ther'eof, President pro tem Anderson declared the'said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $2,024.00 from the General
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Fund and ordering payment made to Big Four Oil Company for 11,500 gallons of gasoline,
which was read.
Upon motion by•Helmkay, second by McPherson, that,the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting tn,favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and,adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $320.00 Prom the<General
Fund and ordering payment made to K. M. McGhie for engineering services, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read and all votingin favor thereof, President , pro tem Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $326.25 from 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 Miner, second by Helmkay, 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 McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $47.74 from the
General Fund, $2. 16 from the Street & Alley Fund and $3, 733.23 from the Lighting Fund
and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay., second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared
the said resolution duly passed and .adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $lj004, TO from the
Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to L. M. Feller Company for est\imate Ko. 1 for
construction of channel change for Bridge No. 5699, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared Vhe said
(resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $391.00 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Alpek Sheet Metal Works for roofing work at
lauditorium, which .was read.
Upon motion by Miner,` second by Helmkay, *hat 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 McPherson introduced•a resolution appropriating $3,652.89 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic.Auditorium Revolving Fund,
which was read.
Upon, motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
dopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared th
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Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $636.44 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Geo. T. Walker & Company for
laboratory equipment for new health center building, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, 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 McPherson introduced a resolution.appropriating $501,95 from the •
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to General Electric R-Ray Corp.for
%-Ray dark room equipment for new health center building, which was read.
Upon ipotion by Miner, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson decicared the said ;
resolution -duly passed and -adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $1,167.33 from -the
,Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payments made to Foster Electric Company.for
final estimate for construction at health .center building, which was read. :
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, 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 Helmkay introduced a resolution.appropriating $416.66 from the Band
Fund and ordering payment made to Harold Cooke for salary for April, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, 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. i
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $244.00 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made. to B. M. McGhie for engineering services, which
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $292,00 from the General
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Fundand ordering payment made to Weiberg Painting'Service.for painting in the city hall,';
which was read..
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
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the said resolution duly passed andadopt ed.
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Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $497.50 from the Street'l
8o Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Quarry Company for rd. rock, which
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Upon motion by McPherson-, second by Miner, that the• said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President pro tem Anderson declared the saitt
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution- appropriating $4.098.41 from the Park
Improvement Fund and ordering- payment, made. to Collector of Internal Revenue for admis-sioa
taxes collected, at the auditorium, which was read•.
Upon motion, by Miner, second by Helmkay, 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 Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating 1296,50 from the ParkingI
Keter Fund and ordering payment made to L & R Mfg. Company for a cleaning machine, which
was read:
Upon motion*by p y Helmkay, second by McPherson; that the 'said resolution be
ell adopted as read,.and all voting in favor thereof, President pro'tem-Anderson declared
`Q I' it said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the
widening of East'Center Street from Broadway to•2nd Avenue Northeast and Southeast, which
was read.
upon motion by Miner, second by McPherson, that the said'resolvtion be adopted
a read,, andall voting in favor thereof, President pro teat Anderson declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the.
onstruction of a. sanitary sewer and watermain in Block 3, Crown's Sub -Division, which
was read. _
Upon motion.by Miner, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be adopted
s 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 McPherson, second by Helmkay,
Ithe,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: Elmer E. Nelson, $27.00; Montgomery Ward Company,$6.86;
Ellis Motor Company, $14.0.0; Ivan Boyd, $4.50; H. A. Rogers Company, $2.84; Modern Draper,,
hoppe, $22.70; Otis Elevator Company, $14.35; Muriel I. Hennessey, $36,.00; Industrial
Commission of Minnesota, $49.29;'.Erwin -Standke. $12.25; Maurice Mcgenney, $14.00; H. A.
Rogers Company, $20.00; City of -Rochester, $56. 16; Glendenning Sotorways, Inc. , $1. ;
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Ulmer E. Nelson. $36. 45; Harry Loucks, $21. 33; ' Ivan Boyd, $21. 33; Paul Sandberg, $21. 33;
Ramble's, $3.24; LeRoy Hennum, $21.00; C. F. Massey Company, $5.72; Midwest Paint &
Supply co-, $159. 80; Leo -Cronin Company, $96.93; H. C. Liepsner Co. $9.15; M. C. Lawlers,
$22.50; Postier & Eggers, $26.154; Boynton Hagaman, . $40.00; Office Equipment Sales Co.,
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$45.00; Chester Hanna, $10.40; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $4.97; Anderson Radiator Service,
$1- 50 .
From the Street & Alley Fund: Postier & Eggers Co., $33.00; Chester Hanna,
$67,60; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.., $54.45; Rochester Minuesota.Fire Extinguisher Co.,
$1.00; Walter Doty, $6. 00; Chicago & N. W. Ry. Cc. , $11. 37; Rosholt Equipment Company,
$39.10; Minneapolis Equipment Co., $62, S0; Mid Continent Petroleum Corp., $29.15;
Peoples Natural Gas Company, $42.15; Gopher Welding Supply Co., $9.85; Anderson Radiator,
Service, $21.70.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Geo. T. Walker & Co., $29.20; Rochester
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Dairy Cooperative, $50,00; Beckley Business Equipment Co., $101,23; Arnold Maintenance
Co., $77.05; Rochester Minnesota Fire Extinguisher. Co., $186. 56.
From the Sewer Fund: Chester Hanna, $15.60; Rochester Minn. Fire Extinguisher
co-, $4. 40; Chicago & Ne W. Ry. Co., $1. 50.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Frank G. Newhouse, $5.71.
From the Bridge Fund: Witte Transportation Co., $1.46.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Gopher Welding Supply Co., $12. S0; Anderson
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Radiator Service, $1.30; Pruetts Laundry, $29.10; Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.75;
Cooperative Oil Company, $1.34; Harold J. Mrachek, $100.00; Rochester Minnesota .Fire
Extinguisher Co., $18.50; Ro-Lo, Incorporated, $71.50; Midway Lincoln Mercury Inc.,
$54.00; The Gamerwell Co., $13.•15; C. F. Massey Co., $3.76; Sinclair Refining Coi.,
$112. 75•
From the Park Improvement Fund: Park Department Change Fund, $30.00.
From the parking Meter Fund: Witte. Transportation Co., $2.67.
An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of Stotion
Thirty Four, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, in Olmsted County,
Minnesota, was given its first reading.
Upon motion by'Miner, second by Helmkay, and.upon_roll call and all voting in
favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second reading.
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The applications of Charles Sawdey and Joe Zender for real estate broker's
license were again considered by the Council and upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay;;
the same were again referred to the real estate.broker's committee for investigation and
recommendation.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Helmkay, the -meeting was adjourned until 7:30
O'clock P. M.. on May 17, 1950,
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