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of the City. of Rochester, Minn., July 17, 1950
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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
July 17, 1950,
President Fryer called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M;, the
following members being present: President Fryer, Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson, Helmkay,
McPherson; Miner and Mor-ris._ Absent: None.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by Anderson, the minutes of the meeting of
July 3, 1950 were approved.
.President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for the first hear,
on the construction of a curb and gutter on 5th Street Southwest between 15th and 16th
Avenues Southwest. There was ' no one present wishing to be heard.
President Fryer stated this as.being the time and place set for the first
hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading and surfacing
of 9th.Avenu a Northwest in Pahama Court. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and. place set for the -first
earing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and the grading of streets in Parkiside
Addition. There was no-one present wishing to be heard.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and -place set for the second
hearing on the,construction of a sanitary sewer in 15th Avenue Northeast from East Center
Street to serve Lots 13, 14,-15 and 16 in Block 3, Stebbins Addition. There was no one
present wishing to be heard.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on
the proposed change of zoning of a part of Outlot 22, Northern Addition described as
follows: "All that part of the South ten (10) rods of Outlot No. 22
in the Northern Addition to the City of Rochester, which
lies west. of a line which would be the .west line of First
Avenue N. E. if said west line were extended in a du.e •
northerly direction from the point where the said west line
intersects the south line of.l6th Street.N:E., the point of
intersection to be determined from the recorded plat of the
Leif erman-Koehnen Subdivision of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota. "
There was no one present wishing to be heard. No action was taken on the matter at this
time.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on th
proposed change of zcMing of the property abutting on the. west side of ;7th Avenue Northwes
between 1st and 2n.d Streets Northwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard and
upon motion by Amundsen, second- by Miner, the recommendation of the Zoning Board was
spproved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Drdinance changing the said property from a multiple dwelling zone to a residential zone.
The, petition of Mr. Paul Kreter for a -special permit to construct an office on
residential property located on 91 Avenue Southeast was again considered. The City
&ttorney reported that there was no provision made in the Zoning Ordinance -which would
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permit granting a special permit to operate a real estate office in a residential zone it
in the Cityof Rochester. Upon motion b Anderson second b Miner, the said
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was denied.
J Mrs. Lucy Wilder and Mr. Raymond Wieland were present at the meeting and asked
that some action be taken by the Common Council in regard to the recommendations made at�!
ithe meeting held at the Mayo Civic Auditorium on the Griffenhagen Report. Rev. W. W. ;!
Burge was also present and inquired as to whether or not some of the recommendations made
in the said report would result in a savings to the City, he also mentioned that he did
not think Rochester should be compared with the City of Milwaukee. Alderman Anderson
then made a motion that a Committee be appointed to study the Griffenhagen report and
report back to the Council, the members of the Committee to be appointed as follows:
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one member by each member of the Common Council, one member by,the.Mayor, one member from
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the Survey Committee and one member from the Charter Commission, making a total membership
in the Committee of ten. The motion was seconded by Amundsen and all voted in favor of
the motion.
Mr. Richard Manahan again brought up the matter of granting a permit to the
Holland Furnace Company for the installation -of warm air heating. A motion was ,made by
Anderson,second by Amundsen, that the permit be granted on the condition that the
Holland Furnace Company appoint a qualified heating engineer to supervise installations
in the City of Rochester. All voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Leonard Leitzen presented a petition for the grading and surfacing of 6th
Avenue Northwest and upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, the City Engineer was
ordered to grade and surface the said street on an assessment basis.
The three following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were.each
read and President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on.f�le:
"Be it, and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility -Board of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Common Council be and is
hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract
with JAMES B. CLOW and SONS for the furnishing of 1000 ft.-41nch,
3000 ft.-6 inch, and 1000 ft.-9 inch Class 150 Cast. Iron.Pipe and
approximately 6000 pounds of fittings; the total amount of said contract
to be SEVENTY-FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND SIXTEEN CENTS
!' ($7479.16), and the said James B. Clow and Sons being the lowest
responsible bidder."
"Be it, and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Common Council be and is
hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract
with THE WOODRUFF COMPANY for the furnishing of 10,000 ft.-3/4 inch
and 2,000 ft.-1 inch copper tubing; the total amount of said contract
to be THIRTY-FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($3499.00), and the
said Woodruff Company being the lowest.responsible bidder."
"Be it, and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Common Council be and is
.hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract
with SMITH-SONNENBERG MOTORS for the furnishing of a 1950 Model,Four
Door Sedan at a price of $1735.00 leas an allowance of $590.00 for a
1941 Ford Sedan., making a net contract price of ELEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-
FIVE DOLLARS ($1145:00); and for the furnishing of a 1950 Model, Three
Passenger Coupe for a contract price of $1545.00 less an allowance of
$395.00 Per a 19UO Ford Coupe, making a net contract price of ELEVEN
HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS.(.$1160.00); the said Smith -Sonnenberg being the
lowest responsible bidder."
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The request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for approval of the
following change orders in the general contract for the.construction of the Public Healtl
Center Building authorizing Stocks & Olson to do the work as follows was read and
President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file:
Change Order No. 10
Covering the furnishing and installation of 3/40 shelves in
the reception desk in the entrance lobby of the Health Center
in the amount of $29.00.
Furnishing and installation of two Biltr.ite.sheathing ducts
as insulation in the ventilation intakes under the stairways
in the two.back entrances to the building in the amount of
$45.00.
Furnish and install bulletin board and chalk board on the
north wall east of the door in Room 201 in'the amount of
$109.00, the to*1 amount of this Change Order being $182.00
Change Order No. 11
Covering labor and material for raising the existing rip -rap
stone wall along Bear Creek on the east side of the building,
beginning at the bridge and, extending a distance of approxi-
mately 200 feet north in the amount of $334.00
Change Order No. 12
Covering labor and material for the furnishing and installing
211 thick asphaltic concrete pavement over the automobile parking
lot area as planned for on the north and east sides of the
building in the amount 'of . . . . . . . . . . $1560.00
The requests of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for permission to employ
Miss Mildred Schroeder as public health clinic clerk, effective July 21, 1950 at a salary
of $160.00 per month and for permission to establish the salary of Miss Betty Smith,
Secretary to the Counseling Clinic at $160.00 per month, effective July 16, 1950, were
each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, the same were approved.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate of cost for replacing curb and
idening of Roadway on 3rd Avenue Southwest from 3rd to 5th Street Southwest in the
ount of $4598.05 was read and President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file.
The request of Lee M. Nelson, Superintendent of Utilities, that six street
Ilights be installed on 4th Street between Broadway and 2nd Avenue Northeast -was read and
lupon motion by Miner, second By Amundsen, the same were approved and the City Clerk was
instructed to notify the Public Utility Department of the action taken by the Council.
A petition protesting the annexation of gnollwood Acres and also opposing any
commercial or industrial zoning in gnollwood Acres was read and the,same was ordered
placed on file.
Mr. J. E. Brill, of the firm of Brill & Brill from Minneapolis and representing
II Erickson Bros., was present at the meeting and asked that a permit be granted for the
linstallation of two 10,000 gallon and one 2,000 gallon storage tanks on Lots 1, 2, and 3.
Block 105, Wilson1s Addition to Rochester, Minnesota. The capacity of the said storage
tanks was opposed by C. E. Ginther, Fire Warden. A motion was made by McPherson, second
Ilby Morris, that the petition be granted and a permit issued for the installation of the
ssaid storage tanks.- Upon roll call Aldermen Amundsen, Anderson, Helmkay and Miner voted
�Inno" and Aldermen McPherson, and Morris voted "yes".
A notice by Irving L. Eckholdt, Judge of Municipal Court, that Phyllis Moehnke
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�lin her place was read and President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file. �'
A petition by Victor J. Antonson to have real estate described as Lot 7, Block 4,
Dresbach's Addition annexed to the City of Rochester and also the petition of L. E. Ili
Peterson to have Lot 6, Block 1, Dresbach's Addition annexed to the City of Rochester
,,were each read and President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file.
A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on the west side of Sth
Avenue Southeast from llth to 12th Street Southeast was read and President Fryer referred
the same to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
The request of Mr. Earl W. Leaf for permission to park his car in the first
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parking space on the South side of First Street Southwest, east of 2nd'Avenue Southwest
was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by McPherson, the request was granted.
The Mayor's emergency order givento the City Clerk for the, purchase of II
approximately 10,000 gallons gasoline was read and upon motion"by Morris, second by
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Amundsen, the same was approved and ordered placed on file.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a sidewalk be constructed
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ion the west side of 9th Avenue Southeast on Lot 44, Auditor's Plat "A" and that the Cityl
Engineer be instructed to publish notice as required by Charter was read and upon motionil
by Amundsen, second by Miner, the same was approved. j
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that 2nd Avenue Southeast 'I
'from Center Street to 2nd Street Southeast be widened and improved was read and upon
motion by Morris, second by Miner, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that 300 Tons, more or less;
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of Hot -Mix Bituminous Surfacing Material be purchased for use in the Street & Alley
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Department was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Morris, the recommendation*
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was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer, Water and Street & Alley Committees that a
sanitary sewer and watermain be constructed and the street graded on 12th Avenue
'Northeast in West's Subdivision was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson;j
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The recommendation df the Sewer, Water and Street & Alley Committees that a
insanitary sewer and watermain be constructed and the street graded on 16th and 17th Avenue
'Northeast from 9th Street Northeast to the South line of Meredith's 2nd Subdivision was
read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the .Public Grounds Committee that the bid of James
Stettler in the amount of. $250.00 for the installation of a water..pressure system at the '
,,City Dog Kennels be accepted wqs read and upon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the
'recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Purchasing Committee that the bid of the Rochester
'Mattress Company in the amount of $34.00 be accepted for the purchase of two 41, mattresses
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and two pads for use in the Juvenile Detention room and also that the bid of Schmidt
Printing Company for the purchase of eight #1452 Comf ront Chairs, birch walnut finish,
in the amount of $198.40 for use in the Juvenile Department be approved was read and upol
motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the recommendation was approved.
The Mayors appointment of Mrs. Thelma R. Degel, Mrs. If. F..Braasch and Mrs.
Harry Gimbert to the Library Board, to serve until the third Saturday in July, 1953 was
read and upon motion by Amundsen,•second by Miner, the Mayor s appointements.were approve
representing the Minnesota State Organization of the Blind,
Mr. Arthur Houghte.lin,was.present at the Council meeting and asked permission t
conduct its white cane drive in the.City of Rochester during the second week in
(September and upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, his request was granted.
The City Engineer's trial balance for the month of June, 1950 was read and
(President Fryer ordered that the same -be placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended July 8, 195C
showing total criminal fines and costs collected $944.00 and cidl fees received $5.05 a
for.the week ended July 15, 1950 showing total criminal.fines and costs collected $845.
and civil fees received $.35, were each read and having been.previously approved.by the
City Attorney, President Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file.
The application of Lee E. Hughes for . a license to sell non -intoxicating malt
(liquors "off sale" was read and upon motion by Amundsen, second by Morris, the licens@
lwas granted.
The application of Lee E. Hughes for license. to sell cigarettes was read and
pon motion by Morris, second by Miner, the license was granted.
The application of Leslie W. Purvis for a Journeyman Electrician s License was
read and upon motion by Morris, second by Helmkay, the license was granted.
The application of Alvin E. Benike for license to construct sidewalks was read
land upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, the license was granted.
The applications of Harry Salisbury, Manager of.the Empress and Chateau Theat
(2), Claude O'Malley and Lee E. Hughes for license to sell soft drinks were each ,read and
pon motion by Miner, second. by Helmkay, the+, -said licenses were granted.
The application of Marvin Viker for license to connect with sewers anddrains
as read and upon motion by Miner, second by RePherson, the license was granted.
The license.bdnd of Marvin Viker in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Fidelity
nd Casualty Company of New York as surety and the Indemnity Bond for lost warrant or
hedk in the amount of $94.00 given by Westinghouse Electric Corporation were each read
nd upon motion by Miner, second by Anderson, the bonds were approved, the surety thereof
ccepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
The three contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amounts of $1,807.10,
1,088..85 and $21,238.75 with the United States Guarantee Company as surety were each
ead and the same were referred to .the Mayor for his approval.
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution granting nine public dance permits
to A. W. Dieter, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said
resolution duly passed.and adopted.
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering plans, specifications,
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profile and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter oni,
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5th Street Southwest between 15th and 16th Avenues S. W., which was read.
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Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Amundsen introduced -a resolution ordering plans, specifications, N
profile and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and
watermain and grading of 9th Avenue Northwest in Pahama Court, 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 Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced .a resolution ordering plans, specifications,
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(profile and estimate of cost and 2nd hearing on construction of a sanitary sewer and
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.grading in Parkside Addition, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner,.that the said resolution be adopted
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as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted,,
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Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering the 'first hearing on the ;.
widening and improving of 2nd Avenue Southeast from .East Center- Street to %d Street
Southeast, which was read.
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution -be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer -declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the
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,construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading of 12th Avenue Northeast in I,
West's Subdivision, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted;
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,as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
,duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on the
construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading on 16th and 17th Avenue N. E.
'from 9th Street N. E. to South line of Meredith's 2nd Subdivision, -A& ich was read. -
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said
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resolution duly passed and adopted..
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution authorizing the City Engineer to
publish notice regarding the construction of sidewalks, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, aecond,by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer -declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board
Ito enter into contract.with the Woodruff Company, 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 Fryer declared the said
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(resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution authorizing the Pm.)tlic Utility Board
to enter into contract with James B. Clow and Sons, 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 Fryer declared the, said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board
Ito enter into contract with Smith Sonnenberg Company, which was read..
Upon motion by Mibwr, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, .President -Fryer declared the; said resolution
my passed and adopted.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution approving change orders submitted_by
the Board of Public Health & Welfare for construction of the new health center building
nd authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second.by Amundsen, that the said resolution be.adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
my passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications and
rdering bids for the replacing of curb and widening of roadway on 3rd Avenue Southwest
rom 3rd Street Ao 5th Street Southwest, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopt
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
uly. passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution accepting plans and specifications an
rdering bids for construction of a sanitary sewer on 15th Avenue Northeast from East
enter Street to serve hots.13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 3, Stebbin's Addition, which was read
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
my passed and adopted.
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Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution aceepting plans and specifications and
ordering bids for the widening of•East Center Street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue Northeast
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and Southeast, 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 Fryer declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $1,691.35 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin- 45s.10; Leo Cronin
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Company-255.85; Gopher Stamp & Die Company-207.40; Burroughs Adding Machine Co.-$261.00 •
sad Star Fire Works Company-499.00, which was read.
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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 Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $1,566.95 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Universal Motors, Inc. for one 1950 Ford, which
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all -voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $2,414.32 from the
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General Fund, $1432. 39 from the Street & Alley Fund, #199- 50 from the Sewer Fund and
$1.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to the Street & Alley Fund
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for use of equipment, which was read. �I
Upon motion by Morris, mecond by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted)
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $300.00 from the
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.'Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Airport Company for rental
of distributor, which was read. i.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
(duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $9,107.69 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser for estimate No. 1 for
construction of a sanitary sewer in 16th Street Northeast and on'3rd Avenue Northeast,
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which was read. i!,
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, tresident Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted. P
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $973.22 from the Park'
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Improvement Fund -and ordering payment made to Collector of Internal Revenue-$753.22 and
Rochester Sand & Gravel Company-220.00, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by aPherson, that the said resolution be adopte
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the'saidresolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $232.97 from the.
General Fund, $41.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and $10.50 from the Sewer Fund and
ordering payment made to the N. W. Bell Telephone Company, which was read.
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motion McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the.said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $24,,427.15 from the
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General Fund and ordering payment made to the Public Health & Welfare Fund for June tag
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settlement,$26,437.42 and garbage assessments collected $1,999.73, which was read.
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.Upon motion-by.Morris, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
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duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $415.39 from the
General Fund and $92.13 from the Street & Alley Fund
and ordering payment made to the
Rochester Sand& Gravel Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the-said.resolution be adopte
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $2, 782.95 from the General
Fund and $39.70 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Standard
Oil Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $133.50 from the General
Fund, $94.69 from the Sewer Fund and $305.97 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment
made to the City of -Rochester, Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by 1AaPherson, that the said resolution be adopte
as read, and all voting in favor .thereof, President .Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $171.30 from the Street &
lley Fund, $61.95 from the Sewer Fund and $9.00 from the Parking Oster Fund and o rderin@
payment made to Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Company, 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 Fryer declared the said resolution
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Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $319.49 from the Fire !I
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!'Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Midway Lincoln Mercury Sales & Service for
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tires and tubes, which was read.
Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, that the said resolution be adopted
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as read, and all.voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution j
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating. $425.70 from the Sewer
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'Fund and ordering payment made to Elk River Concrete Products Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution �.
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miner introduced a resolution appropriating $1,224.00 from the P.I.R.11
Fund and ordering payment.made to the Gordon Winslow Company for estimate No. 1 for
construction of a curb and gutter on both sides of 7th Avenue N. W. from llth to 12th
Street N. W., which was read.
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Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all -voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution ,I
duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $24,526.93 from the
Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to L. M. Feller Company for estimate No. 14 for
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construction of bridge No. 2699, which was read.
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Upon motion by Anderson, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
,duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $509.90 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Schmidt Printing Company,
which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adoptedi
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution I'
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Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $929.52 from the Firemenl,�s
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settlement, 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 Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $6,796.59 from the
Policemen�s Relief Fund and ordering payment made to Karl Postier, Treasurer for June,
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Upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
Ias read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
(duly passed and adopted.,
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution appropriating $329.05 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Bink's Manufacturing Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that.the said resolution'be.adopte
!as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the -said resolution
Iduly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution ordering bids for the purchase of 300
Tons of Hot Mix Bituminous Surfacing material for use in the Street & Alley Department,
lwhich was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Anderson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution deeming it expedient and necessary that
Iradio communication 'system be purchased for the Fire Department and adopting specificati
land ordering bids for same, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be adopted
las read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
(duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution ordering readvertisement of bids for
construction of a Sewage Treatment Plant and construction of a sanitary sewer to the
Sewage Treatment Plant, which was read.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Morris introduced a resolution readvertising for bids for furnishing
Iof one 50Ton 50 Foot Scale, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, that the said resolution be adopted
s read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said -resolution
my passed and adopted.
An Ordinance.annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, Lots b and 7, Block
f Dresbach's Addition, an Addition to the Southwest Quarter (.SWJ) of the Northeast
carter (NEi) of Section Three, Township One Hundred Six, North.Range Fourteen West, was
iven its first reading.
Upon motion by Amundsen,. second by Miner, and upon roll call and all voting -in
avor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its second reading.
Upon mo.tion by Morris, second by Miner, and upon roll call and all voting in
avor,thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third and final
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An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare, by regulating the use;
!of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings
on lots, and the density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
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Upon motion by Miner, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all voting in
favor thereof,' the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was given its third and final
reading.
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Upon motion by Morris, second by McPherson, -that the 'said Ordinance be adoptedj'
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the said Ordinance
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:
r'rom the general runa: mayo uivic Auditorium, ;sy}.uu; xontle•s, ;pay. ass;
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Shepard's Citations, $20.00; Leila Silsbee, $40.15; Service Cab Company, $2.85; M. F.
Little, Reg. of Deeds, $15.00; Schmidt Printing Co., $5.75; M. F. Little, Reg. of Deeds,
$1.00; Otis Elevator Company, $14.35; H-R Rubber Stamp Service, $1.40; The Municipal Year
Book, $10.00; Ditto, Inc., $.98; Cranston Typewriter Exchange, $17.85; K. M. McGhie,
$116.00; Elmer E. Nelson, $108.00; Robert McGarry, $90.00; Richard Hendricks, $92.50;
E. A. Knowlton Co., $2.73; H. A. Rogers Co., •$20.60; Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co.,
$14.50; Olmsted County Highway Dept., $84.00; Construction Bulletin, $15.40; State of
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Railway Express Agency, $1.44; The Sanitary Company, $15.60; Bergstedt Paint Co., $58.Sg'
IJensen Hardware Co., $5.28; Hentges Glass Co., $39.00; Emil Aufenthei, $60.00; Maass j
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'Condon, $59.19; Weber & Judd Co., $2.45; City Cafe, $71.90; Reeve's Drug Store, $7.97; j
Peterson Bus Garage, $8.50; K-F Sales Company, $59.64; The Rochester Visitor, $8.00;
,The Kruse Company, $2.88; 0 & 0-Sporting Goods Co., $1.10; Hanson Hardware Co., $22.94;
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$5.84; H & H Electric Co., $31.90; LeRoy Hennum, $5.75; Larry Lentz & Son, $11.00; E.A.
lK nowlton Co., $2.20; Maass Plumbing & Heating, $-45; Rochester Electric Co., $29.19;
H. Dornack, $7.70; J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co., $11,20; Chester Hanna, $3.90; Kenneth Shay,
$3.90; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $2.79; National Bushing & Parts, $.49; Jensen Hardware
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From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Beckley Business Equipment 00.,$175.25;
Reichert Refrigeration Co., $73.62; V. Mueller Co., $64.00.
From the Street & Alley Fund:- Reeve's Drug Store, $1.50'; Hanson Hardware Co.,
$20.59; Chester Hanna, $6.50; Kenneth Shay, $6.50; Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works,
$20.20; Quarve & Anderson, $72.97; Pmkhill Bros., $20.95; Allen Lloyd Company, $9.67;
C & F Machine Works, $85.12• Gateway Transportation Co., $22. 67; Firestone Stores,$13.75,
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., $20.79; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $30.0Q; .J.. I. Holcomb
Mfg. Co., $42.70; Rochester Quarry Co., $79.75; National Bushing & Parts, $52.15; Nicola;
Dean & Gregg, $35.42; Zane Chaffee, $93.60; Twin City Testing & Engineering Co., $42.20;
Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $59.63; Highway Trailer Co., $15.60; Universal Motors, Inc.,
�$9-97; Walker Larson Hardware, $22.20; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $2.00; Raymond Lee,
$11.25; James Schulte, $11.25; Richard Watson, $11.25; Witte Transportation Co., $4.'S;
Jensen Hardware Co., $19.21; Gopher Welding & Supply, $11.41; Nicola, Dean & Gregg,$2.60;
From the Fire Protection Fund: The Sanitary Co., $17.73; Hentges Glass Co.,
$.70; National Bushing & Parts, $57.71; Jensen Hardware, $15.66; Gopher Welding & Supply
Co.,' $7.39; Nicols, Dean & Gregg, $97.15; Botsford Lumber Co., $9.24; Scharf Auto Supply,
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$21.46; Brown `' Adair, $21.00; Rochester Soft Water Service, $3.75; Ro-Lo, Incorporated,
$31.25; S. M. Supply Co., $2.96; C. 0. Brown Agency, $54.00.
From the Sewer Fund: C.-O. Brown Agency, $115.00; The Sanitary Company, $2.25;
The Kruse Company, $2.60; Chester Hanna, $99.40; Kenneth Shay,' $91.65; Peoples Natural
Gas Co., $.75; Walker Larson Hardware, $6.91; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company, $75.46;
Raymond Lee, $94.39; James Schulte, $79.38; Richard Watson, $96.87;Hayes Lucas Lumber Co.
$4.07; Rochester Iron Works, $1.50; Olden Treangen, $1.50; Stoppel's Egg, Poultry & Seed
1Co. , $2. 70.
From the Bridge Fund: Witte Transportation Co., $2,92.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Midwest Paint & Supply Co., $111.90; Gateway
Pransportation Co., $14.09; E. A. Knowlton Co., $12.00.
From the Park Improvement Fund: White's Transportation, $1.,94; Walker Larson
Hardware, $13.44; Universal Motors, Inc. , $9.50; Quarve & Anderson, $15.00; Railway
!Express Co., $1.97; LeRoy Hennum, $7.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $24.'70; Nietz Electric
Company, $.70; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.., $175.20.
The City Engineer reported that he had conferred with the County Board regardin
improvement of 14th Street between.7th and llth Avenue.Northeast. The County Board
requested that a minimum width in the roadway be not less than 42 feet and that they
�tenta_tively agzreed to pay the expense of 4" stabilizing base 24 ft. wide and 2" bituminou
surfacing22 ft. wide. Upon motion b i p y Morris, second by Amundsen, the City Engineer's
report was accepted.
The matter of the .Weed;:Inspector notifying owners of property on which weeds ar
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j found was brought to the attention of the Council and upon motion by Amundsen; second' by
McPherson,' the same was referred to'f the City Attorney to determine what procedure should,
be followed by the Weed Inspector.
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Alderman Amundsen'stated that the matter of a site for the proposed County
;'Hospital had been brought to his attention and upon motion by Morris, second by Helmkay,
the'Public Grounds Committee and the City Attorney were authorized totake the matter'up
with the County Commissioners.
The revised plans for the Shell Filling Station -at the corner of Broadway and
Center Street Southwest were presented to the Council and uponmotion by Amundsen; second,'
by Helmkay, the same were approved.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miner, the meeting ivas adjourned.
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