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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common. Council
of the City of Rochester,: Minn.. July 23, .19 51
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-23, 1951.
President Fryer called the meeting to order at 7:30 o0clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Fryer, Aldermen Leo Anderson, George
Anderson, Bramm, Davis; Hel•mkay and.McPherson, Absent:. None.
Upon motion by Davis, second by- Brumm, the minutes of ,the meeting of'.
July 2, 1951 were approved.
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President Fryer stated as being the time and place set for the
final hearing on the condemnation of lands for use in connection with the proposed
widening of 3rd Avenue Southeast between 3rd and 4th Streets Southeast and the
widening of 2nd Avenue Southeast between -Center Street and 2nd Street Southeast.
Written objections to the -amount assessed by the condemnation commissioners from
the.following property owners were each read and the same were ordered placed on
file: Lester N.. & Emma A.Fawcett, Mr. 8e Mrs. J. D. Pougiales, .George and Mary C.
Demmer, Mrs. Mary Larson, Mrs. Joseph Hempel, Laura J. Russell, Mrs. H. B. Kelly,
Archie Lawler, Chester Johnson and Louis Capelle.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for the
first hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on the north side of 16th
Street Northeast from Broadway to 1st Avenue Northeast. 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 on 9th Street
Northeast from the end of the present sewer and watermain to 19th Avenue Northeast
and on lgth Avenue.Northeast in Miners Heights, Block 4. There was no one -present
wishing to be heard.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for the
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second hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Northeast
from 9th to loth Street Northeast. 'A remonstrance dated June 2,.signed.by nine
property onners on lath Avenue between 9th and•10th Street Northeast was again
read.. Also those present who spoke both for and against the construction of the
said curb and gutter were heard.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set -for receiving
and opening bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading
and surfacing in lsth Avenue Northeast from 9th Street to the south line of
Westlund Sub -Division. No bids were received and the City Clerk was instructed to
re -advertise for bids to be opeaed.on August 6.at 2:00 o'clock P.,M.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on 101 Street Southeast
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in front of numbers 1019,1020 and 1024..
The bids of Gordon Winslow Company in
the amount of $488.20 and H. T. Earle in the amount of $539.15 were each received
and opened.
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The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of
..Gordon Winslow Company for construction of a curb and gutter in front'of 1019,
1020 and 1024 on 10-.Street Southeast be accepted at the unit prices bid and
checks returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Helmkay,
second by Davis, the recommendation was approved.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for rec-
eiving and opening bids for the construction of a,sanitary sewer and watermain'
and grading and surfacing in Peck's - Second Addition. No bids were received.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for rec-
eiving and opening bids for widening the west side of 14th Avenue Southwest in
f ront.of Lots 2,3, 6 and 7, Block 1, Dresbach's Addition. No bids were received(
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that since no bids
were received for the widening on the -west side of 14th Avenue Southwest in front
of Lots 2,3,6 and 7 in Block 1, Dresbach's Addition, -the City Engineer be authorized
to do this work with City Force Account, was read and upon motion by George
Anderson, second by Davis, the recommendation was approved.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for rec-
eiving and opening bids for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain,
grading and surfacing, and curb and gutter in Graham Court from 15th Avenue
Southeast to Durand Court and in 15th Avenue Southeast from Durand Court to
Graham Court. No bids were received for grading and surfacing and curb and
gutter. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $4f 769.15 for sanitary
sewer and $10,266.30 for watermain and Chris Jensen in the amount of $5,017,30
'for sanitary sewer and $10,995.80 for watermain were each received and opened.
The recommendation of the Sewer and Water Committees that the bid of
(Carlisle G. Fraser,for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in 15th
Avenue Southeast from Durand Court to Graham Court and in Graham Court from 15th
Avenue Southeast to Durand Court be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks'
returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Leo Anderson,
second by Brumm, the recommendation was approved.
'President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for rec-
eiving and opening bids for the construction of a storm sewer on 12th Avenue
Southeast from 7th to 8th Street Southeast and on 7th Street Southeast from 12th ;I
to 13th Avenue Southeast. The bid•of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of li
,$5,749.85 was received and opened.
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The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the bid of Carlisle G.
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Fraser for construction of a storm sewer in 12th Avenue Southeast from 7th to
Sth Street Southeast and on 7th Street Southeast from 12th to l3th Avenue
Southeast be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks returned to the unsuccess-
ful bidders was read and upon motion by,Helmkay, second by. Davis, the recommend-
ation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee- that'the portion
of the metered parking lot adjacent to the'mill property and east of the center
walkway be included in the attendant operated parking lot, and.the parking meters
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be removed from this area and that the City Engineer be authorized to employ one
additional attendant at the rate of $225.00 per month, was read and upon motion
by Davis, second by McPherson, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that 5th Avenue
Southeast- be graded from 4th to 6th Street Southeast was read and upan motion
by McPherson, second by Leo Anderson, the recommendation was approved by all
voting in favor thereof, except.Alderman Helmkay who voted "no".
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that bids be taken
for the furnishing of 500 tons, -more or less, of plant mixed bitumihous mix for
street surfacing was read.and upon motion by McPherson, second by Brumm, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that LaVan Lumber
Company be awarded the contract for wrecking and removing the old mill building
in accordance with an informal quotation dated July 23,1951, and that the
contractor will wreck the building and remove all the materials from the site
and as compensation he is to retain all the materials and be paid the sum of
•$350•00 in addition, was read and upon motion by Davis, second by George Anderson,
the recommendation was -approved,
The recommendation of the Sewer, Water and Street & Alley Committees
that bids be taken for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading
in Peck's 2nd Addition, bids to be returnable August 6, 1951, was read and upon
motion by Davis, second by Brumm, the recommendation was approved..
The request of the City Engineer for permission to*employ Mr. William
Pedersen in the,apacity of engineering aid in the Engineer's Department, at a
salary of $300.00 per month, was read and upon motion by George Anderson, second
by McPherson,'his request was granted.
The recommendation of the City Engineer that the plat'of Bilmar
Addition, which complies essentially with the requirements of Ordinance No. 704
and had been accepted by the planning commission, be approved was read and upon
motion by Davis, second by George, Anderson, his recommendation was approved and
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the plat was accepted..
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The recommendation of the City Engineer that the plat of Folwell Sub -
Division, which complies essentially with the requirements of Ordinance No. 7o4
and had been accepted by the planning commission, was read and upon motion by
',IBrumm, second by Davis, the City Engineer's recommendation was approved and the
;plat was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to execute.the certificate
showing the action taken by the Common Council.
A replat of Block 4 in Miner's Heights was submitted to the Council
,for their approval. The City.Engineer reported verbally and recommended that
the plat be accepted by the Council and upon motion by Helmkay,.second by Davis,
the said plat was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to execute the
;certificate showing the action taken by the Council.
After considering the above plats the City Engineer was asked if the
said plats had been submitted to the City Planning Commission for their approval.
He stated that each one of the plats had been approved by the said Commission.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Helmkay, the City Clerk was instructed
to write the said Planning Commission and request that they submit their approval
!of all plats and additions to the City in writing.
Members of the School"Board, Superintendent N. D. Cory and Business
'Manager Ralph Dorsett were present at the meeting, together with Mr. E. W.
�Buenger, Architect for the proposed George Washington'School in North Rochester,
(land requested that provisions be.made for an extension of the storm sewer in
12th Street Northwest from 7th to loth Avenue Northwest to service the site of
the new proposed George. Washington School. Upon motion by Davis, secon d by
McPherson, the City Engineer was instructed to arrange for the requested
service.
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners for permission to
enter into contract with the Nietz Electric Company for a six -pole floodlight
jinstallation on the softball diamond at Slatterly park was read and upon motion
by George Anderson, second by McPherson, the same was approved and ordered
placed on file.
The following letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities
was read together with the attached resolution:
July 7, 1951
To the Mayor and Officials of Rochester:
I am happy to present to you"the belated official thanks
of the League of Minnesota Municipalities for the excellent
convention last month as expressed by the attached resolution
adopted at the business session of the convention.
I wish to add my thanks and appreciation to all the
officials of Rochester for the efficient planning and handling
of our thirty-seventh annual convention.which was without doubt
one of the most successful.
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Sincerely yours,
C. C. Ludwig
Executive Secretary"
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The following resolution adopted by the County Board designating that
State Aid Road "0" be revoked was read and President Fryer ordered that the same
be placed on file:
"BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the County Board of the
County of Olmsted, Minnesota, that the designation of State Aid
Road 110" described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 106,
Range 13 West, thence Southwesterly and Westerly along Fourth
Street Southeast to Trunk Highway No. 63 be and the same is hereby
revoked subject to the concurrence of the Rochester City Council
and the approval of the Commissioner of Highways.
Dated at.Rochester, Minnesota, this loth day of July, 1951."
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read
and President Fryer ordered that the same. be placed on file:
"Be it and it is hereby.resolved by the Public Utility Board of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that the Commom Council of the
said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said'Board
to enter into a contract with SARGENT & LU NDY, Architect -Engineers
of Chicago, Illinois, for the furnishing of and the performing of
the necessary architectural and engineering services in connection
with the installation of the equipment, which will constitute
integral parts of a second generating.unit to be installed in the
Silver Lake Plant including any such structural -and plant changes
and additions as may be directly required for the completion of the
Second Unit Project; said Sargent and Lundy to be paid according to
the terms of the contract, copy of which is hereto attached and
made a part of this resolution."
The resignation of I. J. Renningfrom the' Rochester Police Department,
having completed twenty years of service, was read and President', Fryer ordered
that the same be placed on file.
A communication from Hyatt D. Frost, patrolman on the Rochester Police
Department, requesting that he be paid an additional'$15.00 per month during the
period beginning in April, 1950 until February, 1951, when he worked as desk
sargent, was read and President Fryer.referred same -to the Police Committee and
the City Attorney.
The following communication from the Rochester "On.Sale" Liquor Dealers
Association was read:
July 17, 1951
"To: The Honorable Council, City of Rochester
From: The Rochester On Sale Liquor Dealers Association
Subject: Dancing Permits For On Sale Establishments
Gentlemen:
The members of the -Rochester On Sale Liquor Dealers Association
have been requested by a member of the Council to voice an opinion
regarding dancing in their establishments. This letter is based on.
an open poll of the existing fourteen licensees.
The members of the Rochester On Sale Liquor Dealers Association
have voted unanimously against having dancing.
The -following facts were brought out in our discussions:
Dancing has been tried in on sale establishments
in the City of Rochester and has failed.
Some members have expreienced dancing in their
establishments in other cities, both larger and
smaller than Rochester, and have found that'there
is a'consensus amoung operators in those cities
against dancing.
Dancing creates, among other difficulties, a
greater problem of operating a law-abiding business
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business because it tends to attract the minors.
Because of these reasons, we have decided to vote against
dancing in the on sale liquor establishments in the city.
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Respectfully submitted:
'll The Rochester On Sale Liquor
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Dealers Association
Harry R. Drosos, Secretary
The Alibi Bar Morey's The Roxy Bar
The Broadway Circus Bar The Town House Louie's Bar
The Couth Crystal Bar The Commercial Bar The Normandy Bar
The Hollywood Bar The North Star The Old Heidelberg
Jerry's Bar The Continental Room "
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A motion was made by Brumm, second by McPherson, instructing the -City Attorney
to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No..645, which would permit dancing in the
"On Sale° intoxicating.liquor establishments. Alderman George Anderson, Brumm,
Davis, and McPherson voted in favor of the motion and A]ibrman Leo Anderson and
Helmkay voted "no".
A communication from Stanley F. Drips, Civil Defense Director, announcing
the appointment of the following men to serve without compensation as members of
the Civil Defense Committee was read and President Fryer ordered that the same be
placed on file:
"James J. Macken, Jr., Police Service Division
C. E. Ginther, Fire Service Division'
Ralph Monson, Public Works & Engineering
Lee Nelson and Glen Marek; Public Utilities Division
George Baihly, Communications Division
Howard Stolp, Transportation Division
E. H. Klopp, Food and Supply Division
Dave Gi.mbert, Housing Division
Dr. Viktor Wilson, Public Health and Medical Division
Clayton Bygel; Deputy Director and Administration
Al Berens, Mayo Clinic Civil Defense Division
S. P. Kingston, St. Marys Hospital Civil Defense . Division
Dr. M. C. Petersen, Rochester'State Hospital Division
Roy Watson, Jr., Kahler Corporation Division
Willard Lampman, Chief Warden, Northwest District
Jack Miner, Chief Warden,'Northeast District
Don Fisher, Chief Warden, Southeast District
Paul Grassle, Jr., Chief Warden, Southwest District
The following people are members of the Civil Defense
Advisory Committee as previously announced: Mrs. Hamilton
Montgomery, Frederick Furlow, William E. Clark, Jr., Walter
Gordon, Ralph Graen and Dr. John Lundy."
The request of Stanley F. Drips, Civil Defense Director, requesting
that he be authorized to attend a Federal Civil Defense Adminaistration Central
Training Center at Stillwater, Oklahoma, at city expense,.was read and upon
motion by George Anderson, second by Helmkay, Mr. Drips was authorized to
attend the said training center.
A notice from the Firemen's Civil Service Commission that Carroll
Kettlekamp, George Davis and Arthur Riess had qualified and were appointed as
Captains of the Rochester Fire Department was read and upon motion by McPherson,
second by Brumm, the appointments were approved.
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The following communieationswere each read and upon motion by Brumm,
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second by Davis, the. same were approved:
"Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:.
At a special meeting of the Rochester Park Board, held
at Room 103 City Hall at two o'clock, for the purpose'of
deciding emergency which exists at Silver Lake Dam; the
Park Board voted to recommend that the Utility Board be
given the privilege of control, maintenance, and operation
of Silver Lake Dam and all adjacent area involved in the
protection of the Dam.
We make this recommendation with the understanding•that
all expenses are to paid by the Utility Board.
Very truly yours,
L. R. Benson, Secbetary
Board of Park Commissioners
City'of Rochester, Minnesota"
"The Honorable Mayor and Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen;
The Park Board and the Public Utility Board held a meeting
on this date relative to the condition of the Silver Lake
Dam, certain structural factors of said dam having shown
to be inadequate.
The Public Utility Department depends upon 6he security of
this dam for It's condensing water for the Silver Lake
Plant.
The Park Board, in meeting, proposed that the dam be turned
over to the Public Utility Department for repair, maintenance,
operation and also the banks adjacent -thereto for it
protection.
The Public Utility Board has accepted this off®r.rin it's
entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
A. .7. Lentf er, Secretary,."
The petition of Arthur L. Ball to have the following described property
changed from a residential zone to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by
Helmkay, second by Brumm, the same Vitas `referred to the Board of Zoning:
"Commencing at a point 463 ft. East and .336 feet North of'
the quarter corner between Sections No. 26 and No. 35, in
Township 107 North and Range 14'West, for a place of beg::
thence on a line bearing South*66 degrees East for a distance
of 65 feet, thence on a line bearing North 21 degrees 19 minutes
East for a distance of $7.7 feet, thence on a line bearing
North 91 degrees 41 minutes West to.the Center line of Third
Avenue Northwest as platted and used prior to August 5`, 1935
and thence in a Southerly direction along said Center line to
a point made by the intersection of said center line and an
extension of the South Boundary of this tract, and.thence on
a line bearing South 66 degrees East to the place of beg."
The petition of Wm. L. and Anne A. Har to have Lot 23, Block 1, in
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Ireland's Addition changed from a residential zone to a multiple dwelling zone
was read and upon motion by Davis, second by.Helmkay,. the same was referred to the
Board of Zoning.
•A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on 12th Avenue
Northeast from 9th to 10th Street Northeast and a petition for the construction of
grading and surfacing 15th Avenue Northeast from East Center Street to the North
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line of Lot 17, Block 3, Stebbins Addition, were each read and upon motion by
Brumm, second by Helmkay, the same were ordered placed on file until next year.
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The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ended July 7,
i,1951 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $946.00 and civil fees
lI received $3.40; for the week ended July 14, 1951 showing total criminal fines and
i,costs collected $671,00 and civil f ees.received $3.40 and for the week ended
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July 21, 1951 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $691.00 and civil
!fees received $11,70, were each read and having been approved by the City
Attorney, President Fryer ordered that the same be -placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of June, 1951 was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports for the month of June, 1951 of the Building Inspector showing
fees collected for building permits issued $255.00, of the Electrical Inspector
showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $69.75, of the Heating
,i Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $103- 50, of the
Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing.permits issued $148- 50
and fees collected for sign permits $61.55,.were each read and President Fryer
referred the same to the Finance Committee.
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The application of P. J. Fuchs for a license to sell cigarettes was read
;;and upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, the license was granted.
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The application of J. 0. Romness'for a license to construct sidewalks
lwas read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by Davis, the license was
granted.
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The application of Dale C. Patterson for an Electrical Contractors
License was read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by George Anderson, the license
was, granted:
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The applications of the Rochester Plumbing & Heating for a Master
�,Plumberls License and a Hot Water and Steam Heating Contractors License were each
read and upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, the licenses were granted.
The application of Mrs. Fanny Nygaard for a Real Estate Salesman's
License was re$d and upon motion by McPherson, second by George Anderson, the
license was granted subject to the approval of the Real Estate Commission.
The applications of Fay Marbu'rger, James Thornton, and P. J. Fuchs for
a license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by George Anderson,
second by Brumm, the licenses were granted.
The application for transfer of "On Sale" Liquor License No. 296 from
Richard Schoenhoff, d/b�a Roxy Bar, Inc. to Wesley Schoepf was read and upon
;motion by George Anderson, second by Helmkay, the transfer was granted.
The applications of Reichert Refrigeration Company, F. F. McIntyre and
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Matt.Lyon for Hot Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilating Contractors License
were each read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by Helmkay, the licenses
were granted.
The license bonds of Wesley Schoepf, d/b/a Roxy Bar.in the amount of
$3,000.00 with Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as surety and Mrs. Fanny
Nygaard in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety were
each read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by Leo Anderson, the bonds
were accepted, the surety thereon accepted.and it was ordered that the same be
placed on file.
The contracts bonds of Gordon Winslow Company (3) in the amounts of
$3, 314. 75, $4, 392.70 and $4, 803.20. with the Western Surety Company as surety and
Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $3,978,80 with the United $tates.Guarantee
Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to.the.Mayor for his
approval.
The following claims were read and upon motion by Brumm, second by
McPherson, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were directed and
authorized to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Railway Express Agency, $5.98;, Witte.TransPorta-a
tion Company, $8.25; Peoples Natural Gas .Company, $.75; The Kruse Company, $1.63;
Margaret Williams, $10.00; City of Rochester, P.U., $1,63.50; Michael O.Bradshaw,
$33.50, $ochester Plumbing & Heating, $18.50; Rundell Lumber & Fuel Co., $8.22.;
Roy Goodenough, $1.00; State of Minnesota, Motor Vehicle Division, $1.85; K-F _
Sales Company, $38.24; Scottyls Shell Service, $29.23; Flom's Standard Service,_
$25.50; Cooperative Oil Company, $.78; Alexander Auto Electric, $30.12; Motorola;
Inc. , $47.90; Federal Laboratories, Inc., $26.07; . Service Equipment Mfg. Co. , - .
$27,25; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $2.00; City Cafe, $104.45; Harold A.. Wente, M.D.,
$15.00; Brown &Adair, $6.00; 0 & B Shoe Store, $22.95; Reeve's Drug Store, $11. 52;
Cranston Typewriter Exchange, $5.50; James J. Macken, - Jr. ,
$14. 50; . H. M.Fitzpatrick
$9.91; Arnold's Maintenance Co., $31.25; Rothl.s Food Store, .$49; Larry Lentz &
Son, $11.00; Rochester Electric Co-, $53. 71; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.. $2.05; -LeRoy
Hennum, $2..75; Sears Roebuck & Co., $3.95;.F. W. Woolworth Co,,, $6.60; Rochester
Wood Specialties Co., a
$7 50: Monte s, .$41.31; Krugeras Woodwork Shop, $19.75;
Minneapolis Blue Printing, $112._72; Minnesota Box &
1 Lumber Co., $192.20; Chicago
Great Western Ry. Co., $9.60; George Clark,_ $69..60;. Tom Barrett, $91.92; Wm,
Peters, $63.00; $oe Clark, $41.32%uality Printing Company, $10.80; Arthur A..
Hirman Agency, $10,00; Norma Schroeder,.$30.00; Park Improvement Fund, $1.39;
Cooperative Oil Co., $32.00; Gibbons Printing Co.,, $23.50; A. J. Riley, $6.78;
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., $55,12; League of Minnesota Municipalities,. $1.50;
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Ailler Davis Co.., $2.55; Emrold Thiem, .$1.12; Whiting Press•, Inc., $70.27; .F. R.-
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Finch, City Clerk,'$59.69; Mayo Clinic, $145.00; Jensen Hardware Co., $32.63;
Spencer Air Conditioning Co., $27.00; Garnet Spring, Building Inspector,$33.13;
Twin City Testing & Engineering Laboratory, $7. 50; H. A. Rogers Co. , ' $4. 57;
LeRoy Hennum, $1.00; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $36.30; Stoppel's Egg, Poultry
& Seed Co., $18.75; Naegele Poster Service, $6.50; R. F. McPherson, $169.05;
George J. Anderson, $162, 35; Wayne Davis, $166.05f Quality Printing Co., $31. 55;
National Bashing &Parts, $3.06; S. M. Supply Co., $3.26; Woodhouse Bros.,$13.30.
• From the Street & Alley Fund: Scharf Auto Supply $20.97;Elgin Sweeper
to. , $29. 50; Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Co. , $33. 50; Borchert Ingersoll; u, Inc.;
$9.52; Rochester Iron Works, $2.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $130.20; Railway
Express Agency, $2.84; Witte Transportation Co., $3.30; R. C. Drips Grocer Co.,
$2. 45; Eco. , Inc., $73. 36; Minnesota -Fire Extinguisher Go., $2,10; Peoples
Natural Gas Co., $.75; The Kruse Company, $2.25; Consolidated Steel & Supply Co.,
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$110.31; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $92.03; Glendenning Motorways, Inc., $7.54;
Municipal Steel Corporation, $197.08; Skelly Oil Company, $35.75; Nicola, Dean
& Gregg, $37.66; The Pure Oil Company, $60.30; Parkhill Brothers, $42.32;
Anderson Radiator Service, $36,69; Cities Service Oil Company, $56,70; Wm. H.
Ziegler Co., Inc., $56.32; Cooperative Oil Company, $2.75; National Bushing &
Parts., $30.66; LeRoy Goodenough, 4158.00; Gordon Winslow Company,' $108.00;
Board of Park_ Commissioners, $82:70; General Fund, $120.96;' P. I.R. Fund,
$22'.50; Snap-On Tools Corp., $8.45; Art Mitchell, $.70; A llen Lloyc Company,
$17,34; Jensen Hardware, $113.03; F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $29.50; Joe Clark,
$5.80; Wm. Peters, $4.00; Tom Barrett, $2.90; George Clark, $1.45.
From -the Parking Meter Fund; Monte's; $1.000 Woodhouse Brothers,
$• 95;, Rochester Laboratories, $1.36; . Minnesota Mining•& Mfg. Company, $25. 75;
Junius Lemmon, . $104.00; Midwest Paint & Supply Co. , ' $12.41; Gopher Stamp &
Die.Company, $29*46; Ace Sign Company, $10.00; Miller Meters; $3.66; Peoples
Natural Gas Co., $1.80; F, R. Finch, City Clerk, $.16; Jensen Hardware,$9.19.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Harry T. Earle, $194.93; Public Utility Fund,
$90.71; From the Fire Protection -Fund: Jensen -Hardware, $49.67; Goph6r
Welding Supp ly* Company, $11.85; Time, $1.97; C. E. Ginther, $6.00; Snap-On
Tools Corporation, $7,60; Witte Transportation Co.; $2.04; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods,
$37.90;. A Ilea Lloyd Company, $.20;• Devoe & Raynolds, $20.03; ' Nidols, Dean &
Gregg, ,$102.27; Miner Plating Company, $30.50; R: C; Drips Grocer Co. , '$6.1.5;
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F. J. Paine Co., $4.50; Cooperative -Oil Co. ,: $1.60; Home Cleaner's, $$.14;
Nelson Tire & Appliance Go. . $15.26; Rochester Soft Water 'Service, $3.75;
Rocheater ,Awning Company, $29.25; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods,' $23.50; Quality Printing
Co.,, $8.25; National Bushing & Parts, $8.24; S.M. Supply Co., .$9.97; Rochester
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Laboratories, $12,00; Woodhouse Bro.s., $5.65.
From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Co., $.75.; Zarlisle G. Fraser
$50.25; H. Dornack, $14.95; The Kruse Company, $3.90; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co.,
$18.00; Boo, Inc., $15.16; Walker Larson Hardware Co., $.45; Rochester Ready
Mix Concrete Co., $61.35; Neenah Foundry Co., $175.006
From the Bridge Fund: Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co., $21.65; Hanson Hardware
Co'*, $3.36.
From the -Park Improvement Fund: F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $15.03;
Minnesota Toro, Inc., $3.95; Westinghouse Electric Co., $120.96; Georges Radio.
& Television, $16.25; Cyclone Fence Co., $158.00; Liepsner & Company, $10,14;
Jahns. A. uto Repair, $39.90; Northwestern Stamp Works, $5,37; Devoe & Raynolds
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Paint Co.., $64.37; E. J. Puterbaugh, $23.75; Minerls Plating, $2.00, Rochester
Paper Supply, $143,27; Rochester Iron Works, $34.40; Podein Freightways, $4.00;
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$41.75; Rochester Germicide Co., $56.25; Chicago Great Western Ry., $2.72;
Holcomb Mfg. Co., $30.35; Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., $12,40; Ernie Nelson Dist.
Co. , $13. 25; Rochester Zee & Fuel Co., $26. 65; Coca Cola Co. , - $94.00; Hanson
Hardware Co., $56.82; Rochester Visitor, $16.00; Whiting Press, $20.75; Laundromat
$14.16; J. H. Nuetzman, $39,00; Wayne C. Haaland, 43.20; Kruse Company, $38.10;
Miss Edith Curry, $13.00; Monsanto Chemical Co., $21.00; Jay.Bee Elastic
Novelties, $11.81; Rochester Sand & Gravel, $96,75; Mengedoth, $71.50; Midway
Lincoln Mercury, $13.35; Rochester Implement Co., $03.80; Tupper Refrigeration,
$24.40; Herbert G. Knopp, $166.92; Quarve & Anderson, $18.75; Universal Motors,
$23.04; Seven Up Bottling Co., $43.45;Rochester Meat Company, $35.18; Home
Cleaners, $12.40; H & H Electric Co., $2.00; Globe Ticket Co.., .$114.38; Sears
Roebuck Co., $5.39; Firestone Stores, $3.50;R. C. Drips, $185.40; Minnesota
Milorganite Co., $10.31; Eagle Drug Store, $3.79; Reichert Refrigeration Co.,
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$100,00; Schmidt Printing Co., $15.84; Alexander Auto Electric,, $8.49; S. M.
Supply Go., $21. 38; Panther Oil & Grease Mfg. Co., $90.85; National Bushing &
Parts, $.11;- Adams Book Store, $1. 50; Monte ' s, $1. 30; Kirkwood Rat el, $32.00;
Peoples Natural Gas Co., $3.35: Rochester Bread Company, $12.32; Quality Print
Shop, $2.00; Allen Lloyd Co., $13.90; Velie Ryan Company, $7.194 Witte
Transportation Co., $6.62; Thi'em Signs, $71.75; Rochester Post Bulletin,$19.80;
R. L. Gould & Co,, $14. 54; American Linen Go., $49.95; Jensen Hardware, U- 29.13;
N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $95.65•
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Gordon
Winslow Company for construction of'a curb and gutter on 101 Street S. E. in
front of Nos. 1019, 1020 and�1024, which was read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, secondbyBrumm, that the said resolu-
tion be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
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declared the said resolution duly passed and- adopted.
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle
G. Fraser for construction of a"sanitary sewer and watermain in Graham Court
from Durand Court to 15th Avenue Southeast and in 15th. Avehue Southeast from '
Durand Court to Graham Court, 'which teas read.
Upon motion by`Brumm, second by Davis, 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 Brumm introduced a resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G.
;,Fraser for construction of a storm sewer on 12th Avenue Southeast from 7th to
ISth Street and on 7th Street,Southeast from 12th to 13th Avenue Southeast, which
was read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by gelmkay, 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 Leo Anderson Introduced a resolution approving•awards for
icondemnation of•lando-to be used in connection with widening of 3rd Avenue S. F.
and 2nd Avenue S. F., which was read:
Upon motion by•,Leo'Anderson, second by George 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 Brumm introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on
grading and surfacing 11th Street Northwest from 4th Avenue Northwest to the
Creek, 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 Brumm introduced a resolution ordering plans,specifications
profile and estimate of cast and- 2nd hearing on construction of a curb 'and gutter
on the.north side of 16th Street Northeast from Broadway to 1st Avenue Northeast,
which was read.
Upon motion by, McPherson, second by L'eo Anderson, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor -thereof,' President Fryer
declared the said r esolutio•n duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution•ordering-plans,specificatioas
profile and estimate of cost and.2nd hearing on construction ofa sanitary svwerr
and watermain on 9th Street Northeast from the end of the present sewer and
watermain to 19th Avenue Northeast and on lSth Avenue Northeast in Miner's
Heights, Block 4, which was read,
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Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by George 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 Helmkay introduced a resolution accepting plans and specific-
ations and ordering bids for construction of a curb and gutter on.l3th Avenue
Northeast from 9th to 14th Street Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by,Brumm, that !the said resolutioi
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 accepting plans and specific-
ationes and ordering bids for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and
grading and surfacing in Peck's 2nd Addition, which - was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, 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 accepting plans and speciftc-
ations and ordering bids for construction of'a sanitary sewer'and watermain on 9th
Street Northeast from.the end of the present sewer and watermain to 19th Avenue
Northeast and -on lgth Avenue Northeast in Miner's Reights, Block 4, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, 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 Helmkay introduced a resolution ordering bids for furnishing
500 tons of plant mixed bitumihous mix for street surfacing, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said -resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in -favor thereof, rresident Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution.approving a resolution -adopted
by the County Board, re -State Aid Roads,,which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, seco.nd'by Leo 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-Helmkay introduced a resolution authorizing the P*ablic,Utiliiy
Board -to enter into contract with Sargent and Lundy, which was read.
Upon motion by -Leo Anderson, .second by George Anderson, that the said
resolution be adopted as vead,,and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution authorizing the Park Board to
enter into contract with the Nietz Electric Company, which was read.
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Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, 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 $360.95 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Gelwal Fund for payment of
'premium on general insurance form, which was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, 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 $550.00 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to Universal Motors, Inc., which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, 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 McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $39,228.57 from
the General Fund and ordering payment made to Star Fireworks Co.-$499.00; Rochester
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State Treasurer - $1,752.50;-- Mayo
Clinic -
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Cronin Company -
$241.30;
Standard Oil Company - $4,543.25
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�i Health & Welfare Fund - $31, 206.24, which was read.
ij Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopteci as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating-$626.31 from the
General Fund, $728.22 from the Street & A lley Fund, $2I.00 from the Bridge Fund
and $337.24 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Schmidt
Printing Co., $341,90, Miller Meters, Inc., $204.94, Quarve & Anderson, $608.97
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and Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, $556.96, which was read.
j Upon motion by McPherson, second by Leo Anderson, that 'the said resolution
Ibe 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 $21F.451.00 from
the General Fund, $922,05 from the Street & Alley Fund, $245, 50 from the Sewer Fund,
$1.50 from the Bridge Fund and $2,00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to the Street & Alley Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by George 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.
A lderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $2,829.13 from
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$1, 023. 4T, Continental Oil Company $1, 200.10, A. L. Campion, $221.48, City bf
Rochester, $1,629.53 and City of Rochester, P. U. $6,600.00, which was read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, that the said
resolution be adopted as.read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
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Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $1,lOg.41 from
the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Wm. H. Ziegler Co. Inc.,
$447,-97, Firestone -Stores, $360.54 and Rochester Airport Company $300.00, which
was read*
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, 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 George Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $1,051.20,
from the S.D.P. Fund, $2, 167. 50 from the Sewer Fund and $13, 669- 72 from - the S & A
Fund and ordering payment made to P. I. ' R. Fund, $13, 66g. 72, Sewer Fund, $1, 051. 20
and P. I. R. Fund, $2,167.50, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by nelmkay, 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 George Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $243,95
from the Fire Protection Fund and -ordering payment made to the General Fund, 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 George Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $944.94
from the Firomen's Relief kund and ordering payment made to.Georgge Davis, Treasur
and $3,641.06 from the Police Relief Fund and,ordering payment made to Karl Posti
Treasurer, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson,.second by Leo 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 George.Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $2,915.17
from.the.P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to H. T. Earle & Son, which was
r ead.
Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by George Anderson, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in.favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said reso.lution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman George Andereon.introduced a resolution appropriating $7;743.58
from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering• payment made tv Carlisle G. Fraser, which wqs
read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, 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 George Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $4,140.60
from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company, which
was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolutioh be
ladopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman -George Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $1,464.80
from the P.I.R. FnAd and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company, which
was . •read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
!ado ted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
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Alderman Leo Anderson introduced.a resolution appropriating $2,306.14
f rom_ the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Austin A. Kennedy, $357. 75, P.'I. R.
Fund, $294.03, Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, $449.21 and Carlisle G. Fraser,
$1,206.15, which was read.
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Upon motion'by Helpkay, second by cPherson, 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 Leo Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $3,859,23
from the Lighting Fund, $197.98 from the General Fund, $2.00 from the S & A Fund,
$13. 50 from the Fire Protection Fund, $64.08 from the Sewer Fund, $159, 52 from
the Park Improvement Fund and $12.35 f rom the F.E.Williams Estate Fund and
j'ordering payment made to the City of Rochester,.Pub. Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Leo 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 Leo A nderson introduced.a resolution appropriating $6,799.55
:'from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium
Revolving Fund, $2,910.02; Hugh'Vincent Feehan, $710.82; Stocks & Olson, $348.90;
Collector of Internal Revenue, $1,567.75; Street & Arley Department, $ 410.26;
Reynolds Wholesale Company, $308.30; Ahrens Manuf actiuring Co., $273.00 and
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Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by George Anderson, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof,resident Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. -
Alderman Leo Anderson introduced -a resolution appropriating $273.00
from the F. E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to the Park .
Improvement Fund, which was read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, that 'the said resolut-
ion be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Leo Anderson introduced a resolution appropriating $1,142.20
from the General Fund, $666.09 from the S &'A Fund, $39.35 from'the Fire Protectio
Fund, $10.75 from the Sewer Fund and $7.50 from the Parking.Meter Fund and orderi
payment made to George Brumm, $293.23; Jones & -Schmelzer, $354.65; N. W. Bell
Telephone Co., $564.67 and Blacktop Maintenance Company, $662,34, which was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, 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 Leo Anderson introduced a resolution extending appreciation to
Dwight Havens for his work at the League of Minnesota Municipali-ties Convention,
which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, 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 Leo Anderson introduced a resolution granting 4 dans permits
to Company B, Minnesota State Guard, 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 George Anderson introduced a resolution ordering the first
hearing .on regrading and surfacing of 14th Street Northeast from 3rd to 13th
Avenue Northeast, which was read.'
Upon motion by Davis, second by George Anderson, that the said resolutiox
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, fresident Fryer declared the
said resolution duly jEssed and adopted.
Mayor Amundsen*received an opinion from J.A.A.Burnquist, Attorney Goner
Of the State of Minnesota, on the question based on the facts as set forth in his
Opinion, whiich was read and President Fryer.ordered that the same be placed on
file: FACTS: "On June lSth, 1951 the common council adopted a resolution
decontrolling rents in the city of Rochester. Thereafter, the Mayor
of the city returned the resolution unsigned. This resolution was
again presented to the common council on July 2, 1951. On roll call
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of the members of the council the vote was four ayes and two nays
on overriding the veto of the Mayor* The President of the council
then cast his vote, voting with the four members favoring the
the overriding of the veto, and it was thereupon declared duly
adopted."
QUESTION: Under the Charter of the City of Rochester, "in a situation
of this kind doesA** the President of the council have the right to
cast his ballot?"
Upon motion by Davis, second by McPherson, the City Clerk was instructed
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to publish a notice of a hearing on rent control for August 5, 1951 at 2:00 O'clock
P. M.
The following appointments by Maygr Amundsen to the Public Library Board,
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the same to expire on the third Saturday in July, 1954, were read and upon motion
by George Anderson, second by Helmkay, the said appointments were approved&
Mr. Frederick J. Furlow of 709 Ninth Avenue Southwest; Mr. William Sperling of
227 Eighth Avenue Northwest and Dr. C. R. Holland of 422 Second Avenue Southwest.
Change Order No. l issued by the City Engineer to Gordon Winslow Company
increasing the amount of the contract for paving on lst Avenue Southwest between
2nd and 3rd Streets, in the amount of $4,400.00, was read and upon motion by Leo
Anderson, second by George Anderson, the same was approved.
The City Engineer stated that the bridge on loth Street Southeast over
Bear Creek was damaged by the recent flood and upon motion by Davis, second by
Brumm, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the wrecking of the said
bridge.
A communication from Mayor Glenn 0. Amundsen expressing his appreciation
to all who assisted in the emergency caused by the recent flood was read and
President Fryer ordered that same be placed on file.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimates for construction of a curb
:,and gutter on 10- Street Southeast in front of 1019, 1020 and 1024 in the amount
,of $449.40; construction of sewer and water house connections in 15th Avenue
JSoutheast from Durand Court to Graham Court and in Graham Court from 15th Avenue
Southeast to Durand Court inthe amount of $3,549.00; and construction of a storm
jlsewer on 12th Avenue Southeast from 7th to Sth Street and on 7th Street Southeast
from 12th to lath Avenue in the amount of $4,940.00, were each read and President
Fryer ordered that the same be placed on file.
Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by George Anderson, the meeting
was adjourned.
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