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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 18, 1952,
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 February 18,• 1952.
President Fryer called the meeting to orddr at 7:30 o'clock P.tii.•, the
following members being present: President Fryer, Aldermen Leo Anderson, George
Anderson, Brumm, Davis, Helmkay and McPherson. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Leo Anderson, second by McPherson, the minutes of the
,meeting of February 4, 1952 were approved.
Mr. Carl F. Peterson of the Service Cab Company was again before the
,Council and inquired as to whether or not anything had been done about the cab
stand he had requested on 1st Street Southwest between Broadway and the alley.
!He was informed that the matter had been referred to the Public Grounds Committee
with power to act and that they had not completed their investigation to date.
The recommendations of the Street & Alley Committee that curb and
gutter be constructed on 4th Street S-outheast from llth Avenue east to the
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junction of 2nd Street Southeast; on 1-Oth, Avenue Southeast from East Center
Street to 4th Street Southeast; on 3a Street Southeast from loth to 15th Avenue
Southeast; on loth Street Southeast from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue Southeast;
Ion Sth Avenue.Southeast from loth to llth Street -Southeast; on 6th Street
Southeast from Sth to 9th Avenue Southeast; on 13th Avenue Southeast from 4th
'to 5th Street Southeast and on 12th Avenue Northeast from 9th to loth Street
,Northeast were each read and upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, the
recommendations were approved.
The following report by the City Engineer was read and President Fryer
ordered that the same be placed on file:
"Ron. Mayor & Common Council
Of the City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The petitions for annexation of several tracts of land west of
Rochester have been analyzed and I fine the following to be the
facts:
In Westlawn Addition 57 per cent of the number of owners signed
the petition for annexation. These owenre represent 78 per cent of
the area.
The owners of all of Thurber's 3rd Addition have signed the
petition for annexation.
In Highland Addition 43.5 per cent of the number of owners have
signed a petition for annexation. These owners represent 52 per
cent of the area.
In Terryville Sub -Division 56 per cent of the owners signed a
petition for annexation. These owners represent 73 per cent of the
area,
Terryville Sub -Division is contiguous to Highland Addition and
could be annexed only if Highland Addition is also annexed.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH E. MONSON11
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An estimate as submitted by the Alpek Sheet Metal Works in the amount
of $488.00 for repairing a part of the roof on the City Hall was read and upon
motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, the same was referred to the Public.
Grounds Committee with power to act.
The following recommendation of the Chief of Police was read and
President Fryer referred the same to the Mayor, the Police Committee and the
Chief of Police:
"Hon. Mayor and Common Council
City of Rochester,. Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We have in service in the Police Department a 1950 Kaiser Traveler
which has been converted for use as an•emergency ambulance.
Last year we had 64 ambulance calls and assistedimany injured
people to the Hospitals.
It seems necessary that some Public Agency maintain ambulance
service. Whether or not this service should be in the Police
Department is controversial. Regardless of where the service
is and who is responsible for it,s vehicle built for regular
ambulance work appears necessary. I don't think a good job
can be done in ambulance work with a converted'or makeshift
arrangement.
I know that this question has come up several times , but I feel
that it should be answered.
The Unit which we are presently'using has approximately 115,000
miles on it and cannot safely be used for ambulance work because
of the real danger of mechanical failure. It is also true that
the stretcher and other equipment used to handle the injured is
obsolete.
I have issued an order that we will no longer use the Kaiser for
ambulance work as I fell that the City is.literally leading with
their chin, because of the condition of the equipment.
I know that a meeting has been held in this regard and hope that
an early solution can be arrived at.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. MACKEN, JR'.
Chief of Police"
The request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare f'or permission to
employ Miss Edith Harvey,.R. N, as a public health nurse at a beginning salary
of $249.00 pe,r month, effective February 11, 1952 and Miss Naomi Quinnell, R. N.
as a public health nurse at a beginning salary of $249.00 per month and effective
February 18, 1952 was read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by Helmkay,
their request was approved. I -
A letter from the Minnesota Department of Health stating that the
Minnesota Plumbing Code had been amended and that a certified copy would be sent
to -the City if requested, in case the City wished to amend its ordinance to
correspond with the Minnesota code was read and the same was ordered placed on
file.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Liquor Control Commissioner,
transmitting applications and bond forms for "off sale.' liquor licenses and.also
certificates of license for "on sale" liquor licenses was read and ordered placed)
on file.
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A letter from the Rochester Super Valu Market requesting an adjustment I
of sewer service charges was read and upon motion by McPherson, second by-Helmkay,
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the same was referred to the Sewer Committee. '
The Mayor's emergency order authorizing the payment of City employees
at their regular hourly rates for extra hours worked during the emergency which
existed on January 11, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23 and 24, was read and upon motion by
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Leo Anderson, second by George Anderson, the Mayors emergency.order was approved.
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The request of the City Assessor to employ eitherfour or five deputies
for making the personal property assessments in the City was:read and upon motion
by McPherson, second by Helmkay, his request was approved.
The request of theCit Assessor for q y permission to attend the annual
''Assessors School, at city expense, to be held at the University of Minnesota on
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March 6, 7 and 8, 1952 and also permission for his deputy, Mr. Henry Wildenborg,
to accompany him, was read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by McPherson, his (�
request was approved.
The petition of Dorance Munger and Alvina Munger to have Lots 2 and 3,
in Block 2 of D. P. Madden's Addition to the City of Rochester changed from a
residentail to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by George Anderson, II
second by Brumm, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning.
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A petition for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and
streets graded in Betcher Sub -Division was read and upon motion by McPherson, I�
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second by Brumm, the same was referred to the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer.
A petition by owners of property over which a gas main has been
constructed between the City of Rochester and the new Sewage Disposal Plant for
permission to connect with the said gas main was read. Mayor Amundsen stated
that he had talked with Mr. Briese, local manager of the Gas Company and also
a representative from the head office in regard to the matter. President Fryer
'referred the petition to the Mayor, the Sewer Committee and the City 4ttorney.
The petition of 2dohn and Hodge to have Thurber's Third Addition annexed
to the City of Rochester was read and the same was. ordered placed on file for
'future reference.
A plat of land described as follows and to be known as Betcher's Sub -
(Division to the City of Rochester was presented to the Council and upon motion by
,Davis, second by Leo Anderson, the plat was accepted, subject to the approval. of
,the Public Utility Department:
"Beginning at a point 728.16 feet east of the Northwest corner of
the Northeast 4 of Sec. 36 which Point is the Northeast corner of
Leitzen's Sub -Division, thence East along the north line of Lot 51
a distance of 288.0 feet, thence South parallel to the east line of
Leitzen's Sub -Division a distance of 201.68 feet, thence southeasterly
a distance of 368.63 feet to a point on the east line of said -Lot 51
which is 211.7.6 feet north of the southeast corner of said Lot 51,
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thence south a distance of 206.6 feet along the East line
of said Lot 51, thence west a distance of 591.9 feet parallel
to the south line of said Lot 51, thence north along the east
line of Leitzen.'s Sub -Division a distance of 616.5 feet to
the place of .beginning."
The following communication was read and President Fryer ordered that
the same be placed on file
"Hon. Mayor & Common Council
Of the City of Rochester, Minna
Gentlemen:
A plat of Betcher°s Addition -has been submitted to
me for examination. This plat ap ears to conform to all
the requirements of Ordinance #70&. A tentative draft was
approved by the planning commission.
I recommend that this plat be accepted as sV bmftted.
Respectfully yours,
Ralph E. Monson
City Engineer"
The request of Mr. Carl F. Peterson that the franchise of the Vets'Cab
Company which expires on May 5, 1952, be renewed was read and the same was ordered
placed on file.
The Public Library Statistical report for the year ending December 31,'
1951 and the County Library Statistical report for the year ending December 31,
1951 were each read and the same were ordered placed on file.
The statement of receipts and disbursements in the Park Improvement Fund
for the month of January, 1952 was read and the same was ordered placed•on file.
The report'of the City Treasurer for the month of January, 1952 was read
and the same was ordered placed on file.
The annual report of the Municipal -Court -and Conciliation Court of the
City of Ro6hester, Minnesota for the year ending December 31, 1911 was read and
ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending
February 9, 1952 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $699.00 and civi3
fees received $5.05 and for the week ending February 16, 1952 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected $560.00 and civil fees received $10,00, were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Fryer ordered
that -the same be placed on file.
The application of Glen L. Bowers, Jr. for a Journeyman Electrician's
license was read and upon motion by Davis, second by George Anderson, the license
:was granted.
The application of w. L. Edwards for a license to sell cigarettes was
read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Brumm, the license was granted.
The application of Service Cab Company for transfer of two taxicab
licenses was read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by Brumm, the transfer was
granted,
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The application of Vets Cab Company for a taxicab license on a five
'passenger Plymouth was read and upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, -the
license was granted.
The application of Kris Nielson for license to connect with sewers
and drains was read and the same was referred to the City Engineer and the
,License Committee.
The surety bonds of Kris Nielson in 'the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Western Surety Company as surety; E. J. Armit in the amount of $2,500.00 with
the Western Surety Company as surety and W. J. Hankee Company in the amount of
$1,000.00 with the St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety, were each read
and upon motion by Brumm, second by Helmkay, the bonds were approved, the surety
thereon accepted and the same were ordered.placed on file.
The applications for "Off Sale' intoxicating liquor licenses of Ralph
Max•Graen; Roy G. Bennett, Arthur Glasenapp and Ross.Mayhood; Andrew C. Chafoulias;
Joe Daly Sr. and Joseph R. Daly; Leo A. Huey and Gene Huey; Michael J. Kitzman;
Edward C. Livingston and Norman Wyatt; Donald W. McConnell; Chris Margellos and
Robert P. Kennedy, were each read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by
.Davis, the licenses were approved subject to the approval of the State Liquor
Control Commissioner.
The license bonds of R. M. Graen, Andrew C. Chafoulias, Joe Daly Sr_:
and Joseph R. Daly, Edward C. Livingston and Norman Wyatt, and Chris Margellos
each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company as surety;
Michael J. Kitzman and Donald W. McConnell each in the amount of $1,000.00 with
the Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Insuvance Company as surety; Roy Bennett, Ross
Mayhood and Art Glasenapp and Robert P. Kennedy each in the amount of $1,000.00
with the Fireman's Fund Indemnity Company as surety; and Leo Huey in the amount,
of $1,000.00 with the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company as surety, were each
read and upon motion by George Anderson, second by Davis, the bonds were approved,
the surety thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same'be placed on file.
.Mayor Glenn 0. Amundsen presented the resignation of Raymond Schroeder
accepted and
as special policeman and/the same was ordered placed on file.
The matter of observing holidays was again discussed by the Mayor and
the members of the Council and it was decided that the following days would be
observed: Memorial Day; 4th of July; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and
New Years. ,
The following claims were read and upon motion by Helmkay, second by
McPherson', the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized
and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments
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From the General Fund: Arnold's Maintenance Supply, $15.75; Midwest
Paint Supply Co., $11. 14; ' Johnson Service Co., $31.46; . Ben F. McKnight, $15.77;
Ben F. McKnight, $7.33; Launderaid, $9.86; Electrolux Corporation, $3.13; Larry
-Lentz & Son, $11.00; Higley Chemical Co., $55.70; C. R. Holland,) M.D. $8.00; H.M.
hitzpatriek, $20.30; Sorenson Office Supply, $15.00; K-F Sales Company, $25.25;
Rochester Paper Supply, $2.59; Dr. Geo.. L. Joyce, $7.50; Brown & Adair., $157. 57;
Flom's Standard Service, $22.75; H. if. Fitzpatrick, $5.00; Universal Motors, Inc.,)
$50.89; Scotty's Shell Service, $35.86a4pe Lox Mfg. Co., $13,25; Schmidt Printing
Go,, $101.95; Shepard s Citations, Inc., $50,00•; Rocota Digest, $197.00; Paul
Dornack, $9.75; Robert E. Parker, $10,00; Cooperative Oil Co,, $28.70; Security
Blank Book .& Printing Co., $19.00; City of Rochester, Minnesota,, $44.00; Nina
Connolly, $105.60; Farrell Publishing Co., $58.33; Werner Transportation Co.,
$10.96; Rochester Ice & Fuel Co., $37,25; H & M. Photo Service, $3.50; Automatic
Voting Machine Co., $36.52; Miller Davis Co. , $7.25; Jones & Schmelzer, $173.55:
Peoples Natural Gas, $51.57; State of Minnesota, Civil Service Dept., $22,00;
State of Minnesota, Divil Service Dept., $21.00; John Wiley & Sons, Inc., $23.44;
H & H Electric Co., $37.03; Jensen Hardware, $12. 70:
F rom the Street & Alley Fund: Schmidt Printing Co., $52.50; Chas.
Bornholt, $5.00; The Sanitary Company, $1.41; Paper, Calmtnson & Co., $131.10;
Nicole, Dean & Gregg, $31,07; Parkhill Brothers, $10.81; Gopher Welding Supply.
Co., $22.03; Golden Hill Machine Co., $4.10; Socony Vacuum Oil Company, $31.40;
Wm. H. Ziegler Co., $4.54; Rochester Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co., $3,00; Forges
of Rochester, $9,50; Board of Park Commissioners, $51.00; Wm. H. Ziegler Co.,
$66.61; Andy Byholt, $19.00; Home Gas Company, $137.65; Chicago & N. W. Ry. Co.,
$1,00; Twin City Testing & Engineering Co., $19.00; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.,
$6. 34; City Water Department, $39.22; S. M. Supply Co., $24. 5.0;Scharf Auto Supply,
$14. 75; H & H Electric Co. , $g.61; Jensen'Hardware Co. $95.99.
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From the P.I.R. Fund: Norris Nutting, $10,00; Clinton C. Berkins,$8.46.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Street & Alley Fund. $1..60: Gopher Stnm-n
& Die Co., $19. 16; H & H Electric Co., $2. 25; Hayes Lucas Lumber, Co., $10. 31,
From the Sewer Fund: Parkhill Brothers, $4.'29; Peoples Natural Gas Co,,
$11.27;
From the Fire Protection Fund; `.Scharf Auto Supply, $.16; Jensen
Hardware, $5.22; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $34.00; Chas. Bornholt, $7.25; City of
Rochester, $92.00; Rochester, Minn. Fire E tinguisher Co., $15.85; Brown & Adair,
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$6. 53; Mine Safety Appliance Co. , $154, 85; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co*, $101.48; Gopher
Welding Supply co-, $7.25; Devoe & Raynolds Co, , $14, 52;. C. F. Massey Co-, $35. 40;
Podein Freightwaye, $3. 35; - Sherwin Williams Co. , $1, 25; Nicole. ;Dean & Gregg, $7. 89;
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Cooperative Oil Co., $3.50; The Mayo Clinic, $175,00,
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Alderman Leo Anderson introduced a resolution appointing Judges of
Election for 1952, 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
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declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Leo Anderson introduced a resolution establishing certain rules
and instructions for the use of voting machines in Rochester, Minnesota, as required �I
by Section 209.02, Minnesota Statute for 1945, which was read.
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Upon moti'on by George Anderson, 'second by Brumm, that the said resolution j
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 ordering bids for
ftarnishing and 'inst•alling used tragfic signals at the intersection of North
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j Upo'n*motion by Brumm, second by Davis, that the said resolution be
adopted a's* read', and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted. i
Alderman Leo Anderson introduced a resolution e � ppointing and fixing
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salary of a custodian of voting machines in the City of Rochester, which was read. !,
Upon motion by Davis, second by Helmkay, that the said resolution be
adopted as dead, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman'George Anc�ersoa introduced a resolution ordering the first
hearing'on the'construction of*a curb and gutter on 12th Avenue N. E. from 9th
to loth Street N. E., which was read.
Upon motion by Helnkay, second by McPherson, that the said resolution
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be adopted as read.,'and all'voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declared the
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Alderman'George Anderson introduced a resolution ordering the first
hearing on the'construction of a curb 'and gutter on 13th Avenue S. E. from 4th to
5th Street S. E. , which was read. j
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Leo Anderson, that the said resol-
ution be adopted ad road, and All voting in favor thereof, President Fryer
declared tho'eaid resolution .duly passed and adopted.
Alderman George'Anderson introduced a resolution ordering the first
hearing on'the ednstruction of a curb and gutter on 6th Street S.E. from 8th to
9th 'Avenue S. E., which 'was read. `
Upon motion by Leo Aridersoa, second by George Anderson, that the said
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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 the construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue S. E._from loth
to llth Street S. E., which was read.
Upon 4oti,on by George Anderson, second by Brumm, that the said resolu-
tion 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
the construction of a curb and gutter -on Loth Street Southeast from 3rd to 4th
Avenue S.E., 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 Brumm. introduced a resolution ordering the fdirst hearing on
the construction of a curb and gutter on 32 Street Southeast frd'm 14th to 15th
Avenue S., E. ,, 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,pa,ssed and adopted.
Alderman Brumm introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing -on
the construction of a curb and gutter on loth Avenue Southeast from East Center
Street to 4th Street 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 Brumm introduced. a. resolution ordering the first hearing on
the construction of a curb and gutter on 4th Street Southeast from-11th Avenue,to
2nd Street Southeast, 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 Davis introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on
the construction of a curb and gutter in Peak's First Addition, 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 Davis introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on
the construction of a curb and gutter in Peck's 2nd Addition, which was read.
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Upon motion by Davis, 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 Davis introduced a resolution ordering the first hearing on
the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain and grading and surfacing of
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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 Davis introduced a resolution requesting the installation of
traffic signals at certain junctions .of State Highways within the City of
Rochester, 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 $13,.0-89.,26
from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to the Sinking Fund, 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
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declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $3,216.73 from
the General Fund, $2,912.0.0 from the S & A Fund, $1,324.0.3 from the Sewer Fund,
$10.75 from the S.D.P. Fund, $79.70 from the Bridge Fund and $524.91 from the
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to.D. H. Holt Company - $494.91; Street &
Alley Fund - $3,803.10; City of Rochester, P.U. - $773.03; Rochester Post
Bulletin - $229.90; Standard Oil Company - $2,134.47; Ted Kobi - $291.40 and
N. W, Bell Telephone Company - $354.01, 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 Helmkay introduced a resolution appropriating $2,064.63 from
the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Firestone.Stores - $273.98;
Borchert Ingersoll-$419.25; Ruffridge Johnson' Equipment - $230.00; Morton Salt
Company - $317.40; Chicago. Great Western - $424.00 and Olmsted County Highway
Department - $400.00. which was read.
Upon motion by George Anderson, second by Brumm, that the said resolu-
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tion be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Fryer declare
the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman McPherson introduced a resolution appropriating $8,577.99 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Civic Auditorium
Revolving Fund, evhich 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 'Davis introduced a.resoluticn ordering bids for the furnishing
of one 55 foot two-piece Aluminum Alloy Junior Aerial Ladder for use in the
Rochester Fire Department, which was read.
Upon motion by Davis, 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.
The following recommendation of the Fire Committee was read and ordered
placed on file:
"To the Honorable Mayor
Ilembers of the Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
With reference to the several matters that were referred to the
Fire Committee at the February 4th Council meeting, the following
recommendations are respectfully submitted:
New Sub Station North of Tracks: After due consideration, we feel
that a Fire sub -station is desirable and should be constructed as
soon as practicable. However, due to the present condition of the
city finances, it is recommended that the matter be held in abeyance
for a year. During this time, also, it is the Committees thought
that the property to the west of the present Fire Station be offered
for sale for the purpose of obtaining money for the purchase of the
North'Rochester site. Property somewhere along the Zumbro River or
Silver"Lake would appear to be most practical for the construction
of a tower and where "live" hose could be used in practice runs. Use
of city property should be given consideration, as an expensive
•North Broadway location is not necessary.
New Fire Truck as requested by Acting Chief Everett; After making an
analysis of the functions of each and every truck at the fire station,
we recommend that the trucks they now have at the station will suffice
at the present time. It may require the changing of the function of
some of the trucks but we feel that this can be handled satisfactorily.
Conditions of the present fire hall. The 4 corners, of this building
have settled consideralby and need repairs. We very urgently recommend
that this work be submitted to contractors for bid.
Respectfully,
FIRE COMMITTEE
George Brumm, Chairman
Leo C. Anderson, Member
Raymond F. McPherson, Member"
Upon motion by -Davis, s(3cond by Helmkay, the City Clerk was instructed
to prepare a resolution ordering bids for repairs of the Central Fire Station and
present same at the meeting of March 3, 1952.
Alderman Davis suggested
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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., 'February 18,' 1952
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meters, the work to be done by the City Engineer's Department and the parking
clot from which meters are removed to be placed in charge of attendants. After
discussing the matter further a motion was made by Davis, second by Brumm, that
the above changes be made. All voted in favor of the motion.
Upon motion by Davis, second by McPherson, the meeting was adjourned.
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