HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1953Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., January 19, 1953
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 January 19, 1953.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M.-, the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Brumm, Davis, Morris,
Thiem and Whiting. Absent: Alderman Schroeder, due to illness.
Upon motion by Thiem, second by Whiting,the minutes of the meeting of
January 5, 1953 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for furnishing chemicals for use at the sewage treatment plant.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Thiem, the City Clerk was instructed to open the
bids received. The bids of The Kruse Company - "chemical lime" @ 19.45 per ton;
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.- Anhydrous Ferric Chloride ® $7.61 per 100
pounds; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., - Anhydrous Ferric Chloride ® $9.06 per cwt, were
each received and opened and upon motion by Davis, second by Thiem, the same were
'referred to the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
President Bach inquired as to whether or not anyone wished to be heard o
on any other matter at this time. Mrs. Murray Schomberg, Rev. Paul Downs of the
First Christian Church, and Mr. Leonard Witzks, President of the Rochester
"On Sale" Liquor Dealers Association were each present and protested the
proposed amendment to the liquor ordinance, which would permit dancing in "on
sale" intoxicating liquor establishments.
Also letters and resolutions protesting the proposed amendment from
the Rochester Ministerial Association; the .First Christian Church of Rochester;
Miss Florence Schmidt; and from the members of the several Sunday School classes
in the First Church Evangilical United Brethern, were each read together with a
protest signed by all members of the "on sale" intoxicating liquor dealers
association. Those present were informed that the proposed amendment would not
be given its final reading until the meeting of February 2, 1953 at 2:00 o'clock
P..M.
A notice by Robert P. Gage of 915 - 1012- Street Southwest of damage to
the curb in front of his residence by snow plows was read and upon motion by
'Davis, second by Morris, the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee.
The request by the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association that
the Council approve the following proposed changes in.their Relief Association
,Laws, same being Minnesota Statutes 1949, Sec. 424.12:
The sum of $100,000 in the Special Fund., instead of where
it now reads $77,000.
Tax levy not to exceed one and one half mills, where it
now reads one mill.
The pension payments not to exceed $125.00 per month, where
it is now $100..00 per month.
Upon motion by Davis,.second by Thiem, the Council -went on record as being in
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�j favor of� the proposed changes in the pension law and the City ,Clerk was instructed!
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i to furnish copies of the action taken by the Council to Senator Walter Burdick andj
Representative Leo Madden.
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The claim of Matt Endsley of 407 North 9th Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, I
I' for damage to his car in the amount of $43.
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A letter from Mr. Orville C. Peterson Attorney for the League of
Minnesota Municipalities, acknowledging receipt of Council resolution endorsing
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It was read and President Bach ordered that same be placed on file.
I! A contract between the Peoples Natural Gas Company and the City of
�! Rochester setting new rates for gas used in space heating at the new Sewage i'
II Disposal Plant was read and upon motion by lhiem, second by Davis, the same was I�
II approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract.
! A letter from the Exchange Club of Rochester asking for an appointment '
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with the Common Council was'read and the City Clerk was instructed to notify the
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!' Club that they would be heard before the Council at 3;00 o'clock P. M. on
February 2, 1953.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the Bid of Pennsylvania
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! Salt Manufacturing Company for furnishing 20,000 lbs. Anhydrous Ferric Chloride
a $7. E1 per cwt and the bid of The grise Company for furnishing 25 tons of it
"Chemical Lime" @ $19.45 per ton be accepted was read and upon motion by Davis,
second by Thiem, the recommendation was approved. j
The recommendations of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and is
gutter be constructed on 14th Avenue Northeast from 9th to loth Street Northeast;
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that a curb and gutter be constructed on 9th Avenue Southeast from 9th to loth
� Street Southeast; Ghat a curb and ; gutter be constructed on 9th Avenue Southeast I�
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I; from 4th to 5th Street Southeast; that a curb and gutter be constructed on loth �V
Street Southeast from 4th to 5th Avenue Southeast; and that a curb and gutter be l
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I! each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Davis, the recommendations were- it
approved.
!I The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the City Engineer`!
�! be authorized to renew the permit issued to C. F. Ha.glin and Sons Co. for use of
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I' a portion of the alley in Block 23, Original Plat, for a period of 30 days from
this date, the permit to specify that upon expiration of the 30 days, all obstruct2"
ions shall be removed from the alley and the alley again opened to full use by the'
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was approved.
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' The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the ,City Attorney be '
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instructed to draw an amendment to the Ordinance on Sewer Service Charges,
authorizing the City Engineer to issue permits to scavengers and cess pool
cleaners for the dumping of cess pool cleanings into the City Sewer system at the
New Sewage Treatment Plant, and fixing the fee for such -dumping at twenty (20)
cents per 100 gallons with a minimum -of $1.00 per load, and to prohibit the
dumping of such materials at any point within the City or into the City Sewer
System except under the above terms, was read and upon'motion by Davis, second
by Whiting, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer and Street & Alley Committees that the
City Engineer be instructed and authorized to begin conversion of the Old Sewage
Treatment Plant building to a warehouse for the Street and Alley Department,
funds for improvement of this building not to exceed $3,000.00 and to be taken
from the Permanent Improvement Fund, was read and upon motion by Morris, second
by Davis, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Chief of Police that a newer type light be
installed in the streetlight on 7th Avenue Southwest between 4th and 5th Streets
a.nd the reco-mme-ndation of the Lighting Committee that this change be effected
were each read and upon motion by Davis, second ay Thiem, the recommendations -
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ere approved.
The recommendation -of the Finance Committee that bids be taken for the
furnishing of one posting and bookkeeping machine for use in the City Clerk's
office was read and upon motion by Davis, second by Thiem, the recommendation
was approved.
A report by Frank Z-T. Everett, Fire Chief, of the activities of the
Rochester Fire Department for the year ended December 31, 1952 was presented and
President Bach ordered that the same be placed on file.
The report of revenue and expenditures in the Park Improvement Fund
for the month of December, 1952 was read and ordered placed on file.
The reports of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ended
January 10, 1953 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $947.00 and
civil fees received $4. 35 and, for the week ended January 17, 1953 showing total
criminal fihes and costs collected $1,237.00 and civil fees received $7.05 were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered
that the sane -be placed on file.
The applications of Lloyd Ashpole, Donald G. Witzke and Mayo Priebe, Jr.
for a license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Davis, second
'by Morris, the licenses were granted.
The applications of -Mayo Priebe, Jr. and Donald G. Witzke for a license
to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Thiem, second by Brumm, the
licenses were granted.
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The application for transfer of "off sale" liquor license No. 7 owned �{
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by Edward C. Livingston and Norman Wyatt from 11 - 4th Street Southwest to I`
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411 First Avenue Southwest was read and upon motion by Thiem,, second by Davis, '
the transfer was granted.
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The application of the Vets Cab Company for transfer of taxicab licensee
no. 5 to a 1953 Plymouth was read and upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis, the
transfer was granted.
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The application of Clifford Strike for a Real Estate Broker's license
was read and upon motion by Davis, second by Thiem, the license was granted.
The surety bonds of Andrew Byholt in the amount of $1,535.00 with the
National Surety Corporation as surety and Municipal Equipment', Company in the
amount of $4,196.67 with the Anchor Casualty Company as surety, were each read
and upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, the bonds were approved, the surety
thereon accepted and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
The following resolutions were introduced, read and President Bach
declared the same unanimously adopted except where "no" votes are noted:
Resolution accepting bid of The Kruse Company and Pennsylvania Salt
Mfg. Company for furnishing chemicals at the Sewage Disposal Plant. Upon motion
by Brumm, second by Davis, resolution approved.
Resolution ordering hearing on the levying of, special assessments for
surfacing lSth Avenue Northeast from 9th Street to 150 feet North. Upon motion
by Davis, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering hearing on the levying of special assessments for
surfacing of 12th Street Northwest from 2nd to 4th Avenue Northwest. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Thiem, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering hearing on the levying of special assessments for
construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Westlawn Addition, Block 3 and
Mohn & Hodge Rep7.t of Thurber's Third Division. Upon motion by Thiem, second by
Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on paving the alley in Block 103 and
a portion of Block 10 4, Willson's Addition. Upon motion by Whiting, second by
Brumm., resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on grading and surfacing of loth'
Street Southeast in Willoyd's Subdivision. Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 14th Avenue Northeast from 9th to loth Street Northeast. Upon motion by Davis,
second by Morris, resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
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on 9th Avenue Southeast from 4th.to 5th Street Southeast. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Thiem, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on Sth Avenue Southeast from 9th to loth Street Southeast. Upon motion by Thiem,
second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolutiohiordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter on
loth Street Southeast from 4th to 5th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by Brumm, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 10t Street Southeast from 1st to 3rd Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by Brumm,
second by Davis, resolution adopted.
Resolution granting 3 public dance permits to Percy Cline and Leo Smith.
Upon motion by Davis, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution adopting specifications and estimate of'cost and ordering
,bids for one bookkeeping machine for use in the City Clerk's office. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Thiem, resolution) adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,420.33 from the Park Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund, $6,023.24; R. C.
Drips Grocer Co., $200. 51; Velie Ryan, Inc., $206.40; Kruse Lumber Co., $247. SO;
Seven Up Bottling Co., $220.00; Old Dutch Foods, $249.40; Coca Cola Co., $730.03;
Paxton & Gallagher, $241.20 and Reynolds Wholesale Company, $302.75. Upon motion
by Thiem, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4, 650.41 from the General Fund, $1, 325.17;
,S & A Fund, $1,994.26; Fire Protection Fund, $137.73; Sewer Fund, $535.05; Bridge
Fund $547.00 and Parking Meter Fund, $151.20 and ordering payment made to Street &
Alley Fund, $2,914.15; City of Rochester, General Fund, $1, 301.69 and N. W. Bell
Telephone Company, $464.77. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Brumm, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $279.64 from the General Fund, $12.96 from the
Street & Alley Fund, $10.53 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,407.51 from the Sewer
Fund, $2, 561.60 from the Park Improvement Fund and $7,104.23 from the Lighting
Fund and $25.57 from the F.E. Williams Estate Fund and ordering payment made to
City of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Brumm, second by Davis,
resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,059.29 from the General Fund and $1,000.00
from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to Rochester Post Bulletin,
$309.40; Ole's Linoleum & Drapery, $424.64; City of Rochester, P.U., $326.25;
Naegele Poster Service,,$1,000.00. Upon motion by Davis, second by Morris,
resolution'adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1,169.99 from the S & A Fund and $963.37 fm
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the Sewer Fund and ordering payment.made to Peoples Natural -Gas Company, $325- 5;
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A. M. Adkerman, $335•00; ,Municipal- Equipment Co., $202.52; Firestone -Stores, • It
$397.11; Morton Salt Company, $567.00 and Calgon, Inc., $205.99. Upon motion by
Morris, second_by Thiem, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $1, 599.15 from the .P. I.R. Fund and arle.r4ng
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payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Thiem, second by Whiting; resolution ;!
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,694.75 from the P. I. R. Fund and -ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Brumm,.
.resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,906.41 from the P.I.R. Fund and $808.50
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from the S.D.P. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. U_oon motion'
by Brumm, second by Davis, resolution adopted. I,
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Resolution appropriating .$2,.750.00 from the .General Fund and -ordering
payment made to Queen City, Motors. Upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm,
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The following claims were read and upon mo.tion by Morris, second by !'
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Thiem, the, same were approved, and --the. Mayor, and C.ity Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon -the. City Treasurer and make -payments accordingly:
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From the General Fund-: Richard E. White, $40.00; Martin Hotel Dining
Room, $11.95; Luella H. Blake, $61.25; Herbert G. Knopp, $191.55; Rochester
Transfer & Storage, $10.00; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds II
, $5.50; Burroughs Adding
Machine Co. , $18.61; Tom Moor,e., Register of Deeds, $24.00; National Safety !'
Council, $25..00; Cooperative Oil Company, -$36,00,; 0-tis Elevator Company, $22.95;
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Haven Fritsche, $g.25; Mayo Clinic, $29.00; Dr. R. L. Brown, $g.00; ,. 0. Wellner,!,
M. D. , $25.00; James R. Doyle, M. D.., $3.00; Charles H. Dornack,. $22. 50; William
L. Burrows, $22. 50; The -Howe Scale Go., $129. CFO; H. A. Rogers Co., $5. 74; Fred
Zimmerman,. $5.10; Earl H. Hess, $33.50; Mrs; R. Ferguson, $10.00; Stanley F. Drips',
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$2.03; Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., $6.93; Schmidt Printing• Co. , . $119. 50; Monte's
$22.69; Queen City Motors,.$32.13; Clare Fischer Motors, $81.31; Nicols, Dean•& '
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Gregg, $3.82; National.Bushing & Farts Co., • $42.15; , Flom's Standard Service,
$35.25; , Scotty's Shell. Service, $11.82; .Reuben Rieck, $40.00; Kirkwood Ra-.Tel, Inc:
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$6.52; City Cafe, $22.25; 0!Connors, $14.15; David's Surplus Outlet, $139.15; Gray':'
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Brothers, $15.00; Midwest Paint & Supply,Co., $17.69; R. A. M Co ors'& .
y� , $3.7g;
China Hall, $15.75; Roth's Food Market, $1.92; S.' S. Kresge Co. ; $12. S2; Osco i
Drug Co., $2. 67 ; LarryLentz � T .,. • �11.00; Laundera.id, .$14.30; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,'
$24.99; Jensen Hard rare; $24.4E ; Reeve's Drug Store, $2.25; •Botsford Lumber Co.,
$• 55; The Kruse Co., $10. 30.
From the Street ,& Alley Fund: Scharf Auto Supply, $21.55; Jensen
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Hardware.Co., $30.97; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $44.43; Gateway Transportation
co-, $35.15; Anderson Radiator Service, $9. 44; The Pure Oil • Company, $49.65;
Bemel Auto Parts, $4- 50; Minneapolis Equipment Co. , . $10.65; Phillips Petrol-
eum Co., $39.29; Queen City Motors, $25.00; The George T. Ryan Co., $76.95;
Cities Service Oil Co., $2.89; Nicols,.Dean & Gregg, $122.02; National Bushing
& Parts, $9.40; Allen Lloyd Co., $.56;
From the Fire Protection Fund; Jensen Hardware, $33.73; Reeve's Drug
Store, $. 95; Nicola, Dean & Gregg, 1$11.23; . Leef Bros., Inc. , $4.00; C. F. Massey
Co., $30.00; H & M Photo Service, $16.00;.Botsford. Lumber Co., $9.00; The Kruse
Company, $9.79; Cooperative Oil Company, $.19; Gopher Welding -Supply Co., $10.55;
S. M. .Supply Co. , $2.94; •John B. Carney, $11.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $1. S7;
Poden Freight Ways,.$1.80i
From the P.I.R. Fund: Thomas Hesby, $4.65; Henry J. Giese, $44.69;
Raymond C. Moore, $2.22; V. L. Ritter, .$47.,45.
From the Sewer Fund; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,.$7.59; City of Rochester,
P.U. , $115.00; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., $123.00; Witte Transportation Co., $14. 95;
Melvin Koch, $4.20; t1alter C. Hogenson, �6.60; Fairbanks, Morse & Company,
$16. s4; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $23.94; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $19. 30;
Jensen Hardware, $9. 21; Reeve s Drug Store, $3. 50; Scharf Auto Supply, $2. 40.
From the Bridge. Fund,; Park. Board, $192..00; Rochester Quarry Company,
$5.39; Jensen Hardware, $9.10.
From the Perking Meter Fund: Rochester Quarry Company, $9.75; S. M.
Supply Co-, $3. 11; Stoppel.s Egg., Poultry & Seed Co,., $4.00; Miller- Meters, Inc.,
$30.29; Rosenwald Cooper, Inc., •$37.20; Anderson Radiator Service, $14.39-
From the Park Improvement Fund:, Allen Lloyd Co., $31.90•; Nelson Tire &
Appliance Co., $4.20; Devoe. &- Raynolds, $4.60;. Hanson Hardware Co. $24.50;e
Burroughs Adding.Machine Co., $32.90; Leroy•Hennum, $2.90; Home Cleaners,
$13.70; Hentges Glass Company, $33. 30; Witte Transportation Co., $2:64; - H & H
Electric Company, $72.45; Railway Express Agency, $7.59; Schmidt Printing Company,
$13.46; American Linen Supply, $69.06; Pruetts Laundry,-$2.29; Walker Larson
Hardware, $3.50; Holm Olson, $3s.00; Brown &Adair, $159.93; National -Bushing
& Parts, $11.51; Meyers.Welding Shop, $14.00;•Leo N. Herrick & Son, $.75; Rochester
Minn. Fire Ext. Company, $9.67; Rochester Mattress Co., $17:00; Rochester Dry
Cleaners, $2.50; Rochester Post.Bulletin, $90.00; Rochester, Visitor, $20.00;
Jones & Schmelzer,.$5.45; Williams Printing Co., $30.00; Winona Radio Service,
$9.19; Jensen Hardware Co.,.$34.06; The American City Magazine, $4.00; Dieter
Paper Supply, $120.55; Arnolde Maintenance Supply, $21.00; Tarara Shoe Clinic,'
$3.05; Louis Canar, $7.00; Midland Popcorn Co., $55.60; The Sarritary Company,
$73.39; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $3.40; State Dept. of Health, $3.50; F.
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Leslie Williams, $15.00; Rochester Ice & Fuel Co., $42.10; Pepsi Cola Company, Ii
$6.07; Rochester, Meat -Company, $91.20; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $47.08; Walter
Heins Agency, $120.o4; N. W. B.ell Telephone Co., $174.00. ;!
Upon motion by Davis, second by Morris, a recess was declared at 8:35
o' clock P. P.I.
President Bach called the meeting ,to order at 8:50 o'clock P. M.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 290, entitled, "An Ordinance to
Preserve the Public Health by regulating the storing and handling of foodstuff
intended for human consumption, offered for sale within the City of Rochester and
providing penalties for the violation thereof", was given its first - reading.
An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 459, same_being!anamendment.to an
ordinance enttled "An Ordinance to preserve the public health by regulating she
storing and handling of foodstuff intended for human consumption, offered for sale
within the City of. Rochester and providing .penalties for the violation thereof", j
was given its first reading.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance regulating
traffic, the operation and parking of vehicles, the use of streets for driveway
entrances and designating arterial highways in the City of Rochester, Minnesota",
was given its first reading.
An Ordinance repealing ordinance No_. 770, same _being an amendment to an
ordinance entitled, "An _Or.dirance regulating traffic, the operation and parking of
vehicles, the use of -streets for driveway entrances and designating arterial
highways in the City of Rochester., Minnesota", was given its first reading.
An Ordinance defining restaurant, itinerant restaurant, employee,
utensils, health officer, etc., requiring. certificates of compliance fox the
operation of such establishments, prohibiting the sale of adulterated, unwholesome
or misbranded food or drink, regulating the inspection and rating .of fi uch establish
ments, the enforcement of this ordinance, and the fixing of penalties", was given
its first reading.
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An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 558, same being the Zoning Ordinance,;
was given its third and final reading. i
Upon motion by Davis, second by Brumm, that the said Ordinance be adoptedi'
as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said Ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
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The matter of sending the Chief of, the Police Department to the F. B. I.
School to be held in Washington, D.-C. was again brought to the attention of the
Council and upon motion by Thiem, second by Brumm, the Chief of Police was authorized
to attend the said school and.the sum of $950.00 was appropriated for his expenses.
The matter of employing three more policemen on the Rochester Police
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,Department was brought up by, Alderman Thiem, and upon motion by Davis, second by
Brumm, the.same i-.as referred to the Mayor and the Police Committee,
Alderman Thiem a,gai.n brought up the matter of. employing an Administrative
,Assistant to the Council, to assist in the Council work and the work of Council
Committees. Alderman Thiem moved that the Council employ an administrative
assistant.to.'the Common Council and Alderman Brumm seconded the motion. Upon
roll call Aldermen Brumm and Thiem voted in favor of the motion and Aldermen
Davis, Morris and Whiting voted "no".
At the request of Alderman Whiting, President Bach declared a recess at
11:00 o'clock P. M.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 11:20 o'clock P. I.I., and
asked if there was anyone present who wished to b.e heard on the matter of the
construction of a sewer in 2nd Avenue Southwest from 1st Street to West Center
Street and on West Center Street from 2nd Avenue to Broadway.
,Air. Paul Grassle, representing property owners on @enter Street other
than the.Kahler Corporation and. the Mayo Clinic, was heard. Also Mr. Roy Watson,
Jr. was present at the meeting. After some discussion a motion was made by Aldermsn
Whiting, seconded by Alderman Thiem, that the City construct the said sewer and
pay for same from general taxation, and that the contribution of the Mayo Clinic
and the Kahler Corporation, in the amount of $23,000.00, be accepted, no assessment
for the sewer to be made against abutting property owners. President Bach called
for a roll call vote on the motion and Alderman Thiem and Whiting voted in favor
of the motion and Aldermen Brumm, Davis and Morris, voted "no!'. Mr. Watson then
stated that the offer of the Mayo Clinic and the Kahler Corporation would be
rescinded and requested that the Council notify them of future developments.
Upon motion by Brumm, second by Morris, the meeting was adjourned.
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