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Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said
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City, on October 1, 1951.
President Fryer called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M, the
.following members being present: President Fryer, Aldermen Leo Anderson, George
Anderson, Burmm, Davis, Helmkay, and McPherson. Absent: None.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Davis, the minutes of the
meetings of September 17th and 27th, 1951 were approved.
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for a
hearing on the levying of special assessments for the construction of a curb and
gutter on Sth Avenue Northeast from 92 to 14th Street Northeast. 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 levying-of'special assessments for the construction of a curb and
gutter on 92 Street Northeast from Sth to 9th Avenue Northeast. 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 levying of special assessments for the construction of a curb and
:gutter on 9th Avenue Northeast from 9th to*loth Street and on 9th Street
Northeast from 9th to loth Avenue Northeast. 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 levying of special assessments for the construction of a curb and
gutter on 13th Avenue Northeast from 9th to 14th Street Northeast. 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 levying of special assessments for the construction of a sanitary
,.sewer and watermain in Parkside Addition. There was no one present Mishing to
be heard..
President Fryer stated this as being the time and place set for
receiving and opening bids for the construction of a footbridge on loth Avenue
Southeast over Bear Creek. The bid of L. M. Feller Company in.the amount of
$1,944.00. was received and opened.
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The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of
', L. M. Feller Company for the construction of a footbridge over Bear Creek in loth
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,Avenue Southeast be accepted at the unit price bid 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
'receiving and opening bids for the furnishing of voting machines. The bid of
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Automatic Voting Machine Corporation of.Jame.stown, New York, in the amount of
$49,400.00 was received and opened.
Mr. Donald 11. Patzsch, Vice President and Secretary of the Leyghton-
Paige Corporation of St. Paul, was before the Council and explained in .some.
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detail a proposed distribution system providing that authority to utilize the
power and telephone poles and underground passageways be granted by the Common
Council. President Fryer referred the matter to the Common Council as a
Committee of the whole, the chairman of the Lighting Committee to call a meeting
of the Council -with Public Utility Board to study the pro -posed television
distribution system.
J. M. Mershon, Paster of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, was present-
at the meeting and requested permission to rent the Council Committee room for one
hour on each Saturday for the purpose of holding a Sunday School class and upon
motion by McPherson, second by Davis, the request was'granted, the fee to be
$5.00 for each meeting.
Mr. Floyd S. Arnold, of the Arnold's Maintenance firm, was- pr esent at
the meeting'in,"regard to the installation of electric hand dryers in the City
Hall. President Fryer referred him to the Purchasing Committee.
The recommendation of the Police Committeethat bids be -taken for the
installation of the old traffic signals at the interesections of Second Street
and Sixth Avenue Southwest and Second Street and Eleventh Avenue Southwest was
read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Davis, the recommendation -was approved.
Mr. Leonard Leit'zen and Mr. John F. Miner were present in regard to a
grading project which is now being done on loth Ave-nue_:N':E. After hearing Mr.
Leitzen and Mr. Miner and others present who were interested in the po.rject,
President Fryer referred the matter to the Street & Alley Committee to inspect
the work on the following day.
A credit memorandum issued by Toltz,-King and Day, Inc., architects on
the new Sewage Disposal Plant, for ommission of underground telephone conduit in
the amount of $299.00 and also credit for -omitting materials and -labor for the
revised plan of steam mains, es shown in Drawing number 82, dated June 15, 1951, in
the amount of $2,900.00, were each read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by
Davis, the same were approved.
Replies from August_H. Andresen, U. S. Representative from the First
Minnesota District; and Edward J. Thye, U. S. Senator, to telegrams previously
sent them protesting the taxing of interest on municipal bonds, stating that they
would do all in their power to eliminate the proposed provision to tax such bonds,
were each read and the same were ordered placed on file.
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The request of Rev. V. E. Hilton fora permit to operate an amplifier
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in connection with the chimes in the new Homestead Memorial Church was read and
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upon motion by Davis, second by McPherson, the requested permit was granted.
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An invitation issued to the Mayor and Aldermen to -attend a conference
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of the American Municipal Congress to be held in Washington, D. C. on
December 10, 11 and 12, 1951 was read and ordered placed on file.
A letter from M. L. Priebe, Owner of the Hotel President Apartments,
at No. 8 First Avenue Southeast, stating that he had understood that the owners
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of the property on the corner of 1st Avenue and lst Street Southeast would request
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the said property to be changed from a multiple dwelling zone to a commercial zone
and further stated that he was not opposed to the property being made commercial
but he was opposed to the said property being used as a newspaper 6stdblishment i
Iwhere printing presses would be operated and tenants in his apartments would be
disturbed by the noise. President Fryer ordered the communication placed on file.
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An opinion issued by the Attorney General to Desmond B. Hunt., City
Attorney, as to whether or not a municipality has the right to pay on any
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material or equipment which it does not actually have in its possession was read �I
and President Fryer -ordered that the same be placed -on file.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Emma L.
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ljDashow to have Lot 4, Block 1, Dashow's Addition changed from a residential to a
multiple dwelling zone be -approved was read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by
Davis, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise a hearing to be held on
October 22, 1951 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and the Building Inspector was instructed
to post a notice on the property.
A communication sigend by the following business companys recommending
that automatic traffic signals be installed at 6th Avenue and 2nd S-treet Southwest
iwas read and President Fryer ordered the same placed on file:
Utility Sales & Eng. Co., by C. J. Porter
N. W. Bell Tel. Co. Geo. Baihly, Wire Chief by T.R. Kendall
Reynolds Wholesale Co., Inc. by Donald T. Petersen
Harnack's Furn. & Carpet by Elden Harnack
Petes Paint & Body Shop by Elmer Riege
Rochester Linoleum & Carpet Co. by Norma Much
A. R. Cooke & Son by Earl F. Cooke
The following resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking
F and was read and upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, the same was approved
and ordered placed on file:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $101,277.92 be and is hereby appropriated from
the Sinking Fund of said City and ordered paid to the First National
Bank of Rochester for credit to the account of the First National
Bank of Minneapolis for purchase of $100,000•.00 U. S. Treasury Notes,
lj% Series F, due October 15, 1951, plus premium in the amount of
$17.55 and accrued interest in the amount of $1,260.27, the said
U.S. Treasury Notes being purchased for the Electric Department
Depreciation Reserve."
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A notice by Mr. Cleo Lyke of the accidental death of his sorb, Gerald D.
Lyke, at the site of a shelter building in Mayo Park and claiming damages in the
amount of $17,500.00 was read and President Fryer referred same to the City
Attorney.
A communication from the City Attorney stating that he, had examined. the
abstract to the property known as the Lester Fawcett property, described as the
north 57 feet of the south 122 feet of the SW4L, Block 80, Original Plat, was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending
September 22, 1951 showing total criminal f ines and costs. collected $1,037..72 and
civil fees received $4- 50 and for the week ended September 29, 1951 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected $949.00 and civil fees received $14.12, were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Fryer ordered
the same placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of September, 1951
showing fees collected in the amount of $167.60 was read and President Fryer
referred the same to the Finance: Committee.
The applications of Michael P. Maloney and Joseph Wagoner for license
to sell cigarettes were. each read and upon motion by Helmkay,.second by Davis, the
licenses were granted.
The application of Gustave Kuhn for a journeyman warm air heating,
ventilating.and air conditioning Workers license was read and upon motion by
Helmkay, second by Davis, the same was granted subject to the approval of the
Heating Inspector.
The applications of Joseph Wagoner and Michael P, Maloney for license
to.,sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay,
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the licenses were granted.
The application of Lysne.Construction Company for a permit to move a
126 story frame building over cebtain streets in the City of Rochester was read andl
upon motion by Helmkay, second by Davis, the permit was granted.
The application of A. H. StQry for a Housemover's License was read and
upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, the license was granted subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
The application of A. H. Story for a permit to,move a one story frame
building over certain streets,in the City of Rochester was read and upon motion
by Davis, second by Helmkay, the permit was granted, the buildingto be moved
under the supervision of .the Building Inspector,
The application of Christy Obrecht for a permit to operate an amplifier
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on his Packard car was read and upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, the permit
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was granted.
A communication from Emrold Thiem stating that application for sign
permits for the construction of a sign 1911 inside of the curb line. in front of
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the Light House Restaurant and at the Northeast corner of Parking Lot No. 1 had
been previously made .but no action had been taken up to this date. After
P discussing the matter, a motion was made by Brumm, second by Helmkay, authorizing
the Building Inspector to issue the permit for the erection of a sign 1911 inside
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j of the curb line in front of the Light House Restaurant. Upon motion by George
Anderson, second by Brumm, permission to construct a sign at the Northeast corner
of Parking,Lot No. 1 was granted subject to information as to size and advertising
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to be furnished the,Council by Mr. Thiem.
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The Indemnity )3ond for lost order or warrant and affidavit of Edna
Peters in the amount of $1.60 and the license bond of Andrew H. Story in the
amount of $7,500.00 with the Anchor Casualty Company as surety were each read
and upon motion b�- Brumm, second by McPherson, the bonds were approved, the surety
thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $14,953.90
with the United States Guarantee Company as surety, Leon Joyce in the amount of
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$14,255•00 and L. M..Feller Company in the amount of $6,758.00 each with the
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America as surety, were each read and the
same.were referred to the Mayor for his approval.
The application for transfer of "On Sale" Liquor License' No. 297 from
Ernest C. Schacht to Joe Grubb, at 313 First Avenue Northwest, was read and upon
motion by Brumm, second by Davis, the transfer was granted subject to thb approval
of the Chief of Police.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution accepting the bid of-L. M.
Feller Company for the construction of a footbridge on loth Avenue Southeast over
Bear Creek, which was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a.resolution accepting the bid of
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation for furnishing 40 voting machines for use
in the City of Rochester, which was read.
Upon motion by McP erson, second by Brumm,. that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for construction of a sanitary sewer, wat4rmain and trunk line sewer in Parkside
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Addition, which was read. ,
Upon motion by. Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present- voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said\resolution duly passed and adopted.
A lderman McPherson introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for the construction of a curb and gutter on 102 Street Southeast from 9th to
llth Avenue Southeast, which was read.
Upon'motion by McPherson,, second by Brumm,, that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all, present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution: duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for the construction of a curb and gutter on 9th.Avenue Northeast from 9th to -loth
Street Northeast and on 9th Street Northeast from 9th to loth Avenue Northeast,
which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that theasaid resolution be
adopted as read „ and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said•resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for the construction of•a curb and gutter on 91 Street Northeast from Sth to 9th
Avenue Northeast, which wqs read.
Upon motion by Brumm,,second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
A lderman McPherson introduced a resolution levying special assessments
for construction of a curb and gutter on 8th Avenue Northeast from 14th to 9z
Street Northeast,' which wqs read.
Upon motion by Davis,, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution levying special assessments for
construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Northeast from 9th to 14th
Street Northeast, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay,, second by McPherson, that the ,said resolution be
adopted as read, and all,present, voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution or.d,er.ing<-a :hearing on *the levying
of special assessments for the construction ,of a sanitary sewer and watermain in
2nd Avenue Northeast from 14th to 16th Street Northeast, which was read.
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adopted as read, and all.present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution ordering a hearing on the
levying of special assessments.for construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain
in 2nd Avenue Northeast from 16th.Street Northeast to 165 feet North, which was
read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all, present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution.duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $17,212.42 from the
P.I.R..Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said reso.lution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said.resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $2,W.54 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Gordon Winslow Company, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $6,792.99 from the
P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by.Brumm, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution -duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $574.99 from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G.. Fraser, which was read. -
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $1,594.27 from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle.G..Fraser, which was read.
Upon motion.by Davis, second by Helmkay,, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all ,present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared the said resolution'duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution appropriating $2,353.55 from the
Park Improvement Fund, $197.52 from the Lighting Fund and $23.23 from the F.E.
Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to Erminie Odette, $225.00; Axel H.
'I Reed, $219.67; Erminie Odette, $275.00; Game -lime, Inc., $4s6.64; Mayo Civid
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Auditorium, $593.93 and City of Rochester, Pub. Utilities, $7 4.06, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read,.and all -present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution appropriating $36,329.60 from the
S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, which: was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, seoond by' Brumm, that the said resolution be
adopted as,read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly-passed,and adopted.
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution. appropriating $1•,b4s.62 from the
S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment :Wade to Toltz, King & Day, Inc., which was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis,.that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted. I C
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution appropriating $103,029.06 from the
S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment made to Feller & Pagenhart, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
°. adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution appropriating $12,606.43 from the
S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Davis introduced:a resolution appropriating $302.47 from the
General Fund, $23.12 from, the S & A Fund, $96.67 from the Fire Protection Fund and
$3.457.-.90 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester,
Public Utilities, which was read.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Brumm, .that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, Presidelnt Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $1,796.12 from the
General Fund, $530.17 from the S & A Fund, $2,465.00 from the Fire Protection Fund
and $929.62 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made.to Carlisle G. Fraser,
$464.40; Neenah Foundry Corhpany, $445.00; Firestone Stores, $550.39; Hewitt
Robbins, Inc., $2,469.00 and Standard Oil Company, $1,7s6.12, which was read.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
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Alderman- Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating •$3,056.95 from
the General Fund, $1, 354.94 from the S_ & A Fund, $39.65 from the Fire Protection �!
Fund and $35. 52 from the .Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to City of
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Rochester, $1,955,ll and Big Four Oil Company, $2,631.95, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
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the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced.a resolution appropriating $6,056.73 from
the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Blacktop Maintenance Company,
$2,933.61; Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $1,679.63; Clarence J. McDonald, $459.93;
Northwestern R§fining• Company, $400.92; Wilensky Auto Parts Co., $250.00 and- C:J:
{McDonald, $334.93, which was read.,
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted'.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution -ordering bids for installation
of the old traffic signals at the int.eresection of 2nd Street and 6th Avenue
Southwest and 2nd Street and llth.Avenue Southwest, which was read&
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adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, rresident Fryer declared
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the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution authorizing the Board of Park
Commissioners to enter into contract with Rocket Implement Company for furnishin g
Utility Tractor.'and attachments, which.was read.
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Upon,mot.ion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution expressing appreciation to
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the Elks Drum and Bugle Corps„ which was read.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer .declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Leaves of absence granted City •employees' for the purpose of -engaging in
private business or private employment was discussed and upon motion by Davis,
second by Helmkay,- the City Clerk was•instruated to write the Police Civil Service
Commission stating that it was the recommendation of the Council that• -further
grants of leave of absence be not made except in the case of an emergency only.
All present voted in favor of the motion.
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Block 1, of Dresbach's Addition was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, and upon roll call and -all
present voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was
given its third and final reading.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, that the said Ordinance be adopte
as. -read, and all present voting, in favor thereof, President. Fryer declared the
said, Ordinance, duly passed and' adopted,,
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, I'An Ordinance establishing
charges and rates for the us-e and service .of the sewage works of the City of
$ochester,.Minnesota, was given its second.reading.-
Upon motion.by Davis, second by Helmkay, and upon. -roll' call and all
present voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended -and the Ordinance was
given its.third and final reading.
Upon motion by Davis, second by lielmkay, that the said Ordinance be
adopted as read, and all present voting -in favor thereof, President -Fryer declared
the said Ordinance.duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance regulating the operating of bicycles and other similar
conveyances upon the public,streets of the City -of Rochester, Minnesota, was given
its first reading.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, and upon roll call and all presen-
voting in favor thereof,. the rules were suspended and -the Ordinance -was given
its second reading.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, and upon roll call and all
present voting in favor thereof, the -rules -were suspended and. the' -Ordinance was
given its third and final reading.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, that the said Ordinance
be adopted as read, and all pres-ent. voting in favor thereof, President- Fryer
declared the said Ordinance duly passed and adopt-ed.
An Ordinance repeali-ng an Ordinance entitled, •°An Ordinance regulating
the operating of bicycles and other similar•conveyane.es upon the public street's
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota(,same being No. 501) ", was given its -first
r eading. .
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present -voting in favor thereof, the rules were -suspended and the Ordinance -was
given its second reading.
Upon motion by Davis, second by McPherson, and'.upon roll call.and.all
Present voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the Ordinance was
given its third and final reading.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm,-that the-said'Ordinance be adopted
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as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
The following claims were read and upon motion by McPherson, second by
Helmkay, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were Authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
" From the General Fund:. Mrs. Lee Walker, $10.00; Paul A. Grassle,$29.250
Bandowl s Flowers, $33.00; Stanley F. Drips, $10.00; W: H. Smollett, Jr., $15.00;
Beckley Business Equipment Co., $6.75; John J. Winkels, $28.90; Paul Newell,
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$25.20; Joe Clark, $5.80; Tom Barrett, $5.80; Wm. Peters, $52.00; The Kruse Co.,
$23.36; Beckley Business Equipment Co., $10.00; Leitzen Concrete Products,$55.00;
Caralita Ferber, $lo4. 22; Radio Corporation of America, $22. 59;. H. A. Rogers Co.,
$23..14; H. A. Rogers -Co., $3.11; Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $8.85; Erwin Standke,
$5.90; Charles Dornack, $22.50; Paul Plantz, $21.75; Garnet Spring, $40.57;
William Burrows, $21.39; Garnet Spring, $199.00;.Paul Dornack, $8.00; N.W.Bell
Telephone Co., $39.97; Jensen Hardware Co., $10.45; Podein'Friehgtways, $1.65;
State of Minnesota, Motor Vehicle Division, $. 40; Osco Drug Co., $.99; Joe L.
McDermott, $15.37; M. C. Lawlers, $32.90; Rochester, Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co.,
!I $5.50; Cooperative Oil Company, $.40; O'Connors, Inc., $19.00; Alexander Auto
Electric, $19.64; Universal Motors, Inc., $67.19; The Leicht Press, $20.00;
Rochester Mattress & Bedding Company, $2.50; Devoe,& Raynolds, $12.50; Paul
Sandberg, $29.66; Ivan Boyd, $29.66; Harold Weisener, $29.66; A. L. Campion,
$154. 20.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Joe Clark, $23.20; Tom Barrett, $23.20;
Wm. Peters, $15.00; Jensen Hardware Co., $40. 49; P. I. R. Fund, $15.00; Mpls.
Equipment Co., $40.22; Blacktop Maintenance Co.,. $49.00; Universal Motors, Inc.,
$1.11; Smith Sonnenberg Motors, $17.37; Standard .Oil Company, $53.60; Burnham
Motor Sales, $.63; Elgin Sweeper Co., $5. 71; E. J. Vonch, $62.0,0; C. M. Boutelle,
$42.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. , $6.10; Cities Service Oil .Company, $56.70;
The Pure Oil Company, $67.00; Home Gas Company, $29.99; Rosenwald Cooper, Inc.,
$11.45; Gopher Wblding Supply Co., $10.49; Gordon Winslow Co., $105. 00; Gordon
Winslow Co.. $141.70; Golden Hill Machine Co., $1. 50;.: Socony Vacuum oil Co.,
$120. 62; Devoe & Raynolds, $5. 59; Nelson Tire & Appliance 'Co. , $168. 53.
From the Sewer Fund: Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $4.10; Carlisle G.
Fraser, $186. 76; Tom's Electric Co., $14.19; Clifford E. Fauver, $16.40.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Sinclair Refinfing Co., $120. 50;
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,.Orville B. Cooper, $40.00; Rochester Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co., $1.80;
American Fire Protection Association, $76.00; Charles A. Delaney, $25.00;
Rochester 'Soft I-Jater Service, $3.75; Alexander Auto Electric, $1.00; ' Nelson
Tire & Appliance Co., $4.00; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $10.89.
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From the Bridge Fund: Jensen Hardware Co., $2.10.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Jensen Hardware Co.,. $1.90.
From the Park Improvement Fund: Dodge Center -Star Record, $101.90;
Pruet.t.s Laundry, $6.57:; Rochester Luggage Store, $1.75; So. Minn. Popcorn Co.,
$65..00; Westinghouse Electric, $72.61; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $3.60; Jones &
Schmel.zer, $22.00; Yellow Cab Company, $2. S0; Leonard King, $2.25; Hentges Glass
Co., $39.15; Squires Electric Co., $14.29; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $19.96; Lyon
Chemicals Company, $21..00; Ditto, Inc., $12.77; Public Utility Department,$94,75;
Dependable Motors, Inc., $24.50.
From the F.E.Williams Estate Fund: Scheidel & Company, $79.60;
Walter C. Heins, $79.60; A. B. Brown Agency, $78.60; Francis V. McGovern,$39.30;
Herbert G. Knopp, $79.60; T. D. Feeney Co., $79.60; W. Ottis Hanson Agency,$33.41.
Chief of Police:, James J. Macken Jr.* again brought up the matter of
having the roof on the City Hall repaired while the guarantee of the Johns
Manville Company, was still effective. President Fryer referred'the matter to
the Public Grounds Committee, the Chief of Police and the City Attorney.
The matter of the payment of 2/3 of the.cost of the trunk.line sewer
laid across Soldiers Field to Parkside Addition was brought to the attention of
the Council and the City Attorney was requested to -prepare an ordinance setting
up the unpaid balance of the trunk line sewer as accounts receivable in the
Sewer Fund.
A letter from Mr. William Dodge, Chairman of the City and Veteran's
Housing Committee, asking for a meeting with the Council on October 17th at
9:00 o'clock P. M. to discuss some of the current problems of management and
operation of the Veterans Housing Project at the fairgrounds leas read and the
same was ordered placed on file, the requested date being agreeable with the
Council.
A communication from Helmer Fugleberg, Mayor of the City of.St: Charles,
inviting the Mayor, the members of the Council and City officials to attend a
regional meeting of the League of Municipalities to be held in their City on
October 18th was read and the City Clerk was instructed to notify Pair. I'ugleberg
as to the number who would attend from Rochester.
Upon motion by Helmkay, second by Davis, the meeting was adjourned until
7: 30 o'clock P. M. on October 22, 1951.
City Clerk
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