HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1953Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., N o v e mb e r 2, 19 5 3
Minutes of a 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
November 2, 1953.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Ackerman, Anderson,
Morris, Schroeder, Thiem, and Whiting. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Thiem, seconded by Ackerman, the minutes of the meetings
of October 19th, 21st and 23rd, 1953 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the time andplace set for the
following hearings:
Hearing on the levying of special assessments for the construction of a
sanitary sewer and water main in Gooding's Addition and Bielenberg & Giese
Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
Hearing on the levying of special assessments for the. construction
of a sanitary sewer and water main in 2nd Avenue Northeast and 17th Street North-
east in Gregg's Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and water main
in 7th Street Northeast to serve Outlot 1, E1 Rancho Subdivision. There was no
one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and water main
on 3rd Avenue Northeast from 16th Street Northeast to 200 feet north of 17th
Street Northeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in
Riolen Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for furnishing 500 feet of 22 inch hose and 500 feet of 11 inch
hose for use in the Rochester Fire Department. The following bids were received
and opened and President Bach referred same 'to the Fire Committee and Chief of
the Fire Department for tabulation and report:
500 ft.
of
2211
500 ft.
of
112"
fire hose
fire hose
Fire & Safety, Inc. . . . . . .
. 1.44
per
ft.
1.02
per
ft.
LeCenter Fire & Safety Co.
- 1.30
per
ft.
.95
per
ft.
Hewitt Robins, Inc. . . . . . .
. 1.55
per
ft.
1.10
per
ft.
A. R. Williams . . . . . . . .
. 1.53
per
ft.
1.12
per
ft.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for the construction of a storm sewer in 312 Street Southeast
from 13th to lhth Avenue Southeast. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount
of $3, 859- 50 was received and opened and President Bach referred same to the
Sewer Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and report.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the bid of Carlisle G.
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Fraser for construction of a storm sewer in 32 Street Southeast from 13th to
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loth Avenue Southeast be accepted at the unit prices bid was read and upon (.
motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the .bid of Fire &
Safety Inc. be accepted f or the purchase of 500 ft. of 2a" fire hose ® 1.44 per
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ft. and 500 ft. of 1211 fire hose @ 1.02 per ft. and that checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Morris,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendations of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Mrs.
Mary E. Rinke to have the North 94 3/4ft. of Lot 12, Block 4, A. W. Kutzky's
Addition changed from a residential zone to a multiple dwelling zone be. granted
and that,the petition of Walter. A. Jacobsen toe have Lot 5, Block 20, Northern
Addition changed from a residential to a commercial zone be,granted were each
read together with a protest against the rezoning of Lot 5,;Block 20, Northern
Addition signed by Margaret Cassidy. Upoh motion by Schroeder, second by
Anderson, the City Clerk was instructed to publish notice of a hearing on the
petitions for zoning change, said hearing to be held at 7; 30 O'clock P. M. on
November 16., 1953.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that bids be taken
for the purchase of a tractor and dozer for the City Dump was read and upon
motion by Anderson, second by Ackerman, the recommendation was approved.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, addressed
to C. A. Armstrong, City -Engineer, authorizing the award of:;the contract for
S.P. 5513-03 (T.H. 296) Storm Sewers to Carlisle G. Fraser was read together
with a letter transmitting a fully executed copy of the agreement between the
State Highway Department and the City of Rochester covering S.. P. 5513-03
(T.H.256). President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The request of the American Linen Supply Company to have a portion of
curbing in front of their office designated as a no parking area was read and
upon motion by Morris, second by Thiem, the same was referred to the Police
Committee and the Chief of Police.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission, Department of
Weights and Measures that a scale testing unit would be on a route including
Rochester within a short time. A motion was made by Whiting, second by Morris,
to notify the said Department of Weights and Measures to test the City's
100,000 lb. Howe Scale.
A letter from the Rochester Central Area Improvement Association
thanking the City officials and expressing their appreciation for their
cooperation and assistance in parking matters was read and President Bach
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A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics,
offering assistance in the preparation of a zoning ordinance to meet the minimum
standards required to protect the Rochester Airport was read and President Bach
ordered the same placed on file.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate in the amount of '$3, 717.50
for storm sewer extension in 32 "Street Southeast from 14th to 15th Avenue Southeast
was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners for an appropriation of
$,2,167.00 from the General Fund,in addition to $4,000.00 previously appropriated,
for the dredging of Streams in the City of Rochester was read and ordered placed
on file.
A communication from Mr. Harold Cooke, Director of the Rochester
Symphony Orchestra, expressing the thanks of the said organization for the
cooperation shown in making the trip to Red Wing possible was read and the same
was ordered placed on file.
A construction report and monthly estimate issued to Komatz 'Construction
Company -in the amount of $46, 761.O8 for work completed on Airport Project
5501-06 was read together with a statement of engineering services in the sum of
$1,019.98 due to K. M. McGhie .for professional service on the same project
President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The application of Donald MacJunkin for an Electrical Contractor's
License was read and upon motion by Ackerman, second by Thiem, the license was
granted.
The application of-Niesner's for a license to sell cigarettes at 'retail
was read and upon motion by Thiem, second by Anderson, the license was granted.
The license bonds of -Donald MacJunkin in the amount of $1,000.00 and
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Elmer C. Johnson each in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Aetna CasuAlty and'
Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Ackerman, second by
Anderson, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were
ordered placed on file.
The contract bonds of -'Naegele Poster Service in the amount of $2, 444.40
with the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety; Komatz Construction Company in the
amount of $28,658.80 with the American Employer's Insurance Company as surety;
Minnesota Constructor's Equipment Company in the amount of $750.00 with the
U. S. fidelity A Guaranty •Company as surety; and Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount
of $40, 524.00 with the Federal Insurance Company as surety, were each read and
upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, the same were referred to the Mayor
for his approval.
The reports for the month of October, 1953 of the Building Inspector
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showing fees collected for building permits issued in the amount of $651.00; of
the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued in
the amount of $199..50; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for
plumbing permits issued in the amount of $193.50; of the Heating Inspector
showingfees collected for heating g permits issued in the amount of $259.00 and
fees received for sign permits issued in the amount of $90.78, were each read ;.
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and President Bach referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending
October 24, 1953 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,352.57 and
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civil fees received $9.05; and for the week ending October 31, 1953 showing total!
criminal fines and costs collected $1, 291.00 and civil fees received $3.30, were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered !'
the same placed on file.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach ordered the .same placed on file: '
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Resolution accepting the bid of Fire & Safety, Inca for furnishing fire„
hose for the Rochester Fire Department. Upon motion'by Ackerman, second.by
Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for construction of a
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storm sewer on A Street Southeast from 13th to i4th Avenue Southeast. Upon
motion by Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications and 2nd hearing on the i.
construction of a sanitary sewer and water main In 7th Street Northeast to serve
Outlot 1, E1 Rancho Sub -Division. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder,
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resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications and 2nd hearing on the j
construction of a sanitary sewer and water main on 3rd Avenue Northeast from 16th��
Street Northeast to 200 feet north of 17th Street Northeast. Upon motion by
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Schroeder, second by Thiem, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications and 2nd hearing on the
construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in Riolen Addition. Upon motion jl
by Whiting, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted. I
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Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments
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for the construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Southeast from East
Center Street to 3rd Street Southeast.
Upon motion by Ackerman, second by
Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments
for the construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Avenue Northwest from the Railway
to 7th Street Northwest. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Morris, resolution
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adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments
for the construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Northwest from 7th to
14th Street Northwest. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments
for the construction 'of a curb and gutter on loth Street Northwest from 9th to
loth Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by T hiem, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments
for the construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in Peck's Third
Addition. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a
sanitary sewer and water main in Gooding's Addition and Bielenberg & Giese First
Additio.n. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for .the finish grading and
surfacing of 18th Avenue Southwest. Upon motion by Anderson, second by
Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a
sanitary sewer and water main in Hillside Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution levying special assessments for the construction of a
sanitary sewer and water main in Gregg's Addition. Upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Thiem, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving construction report and monthly estimate No. 2
(final) for Airport Project No. 5501-06 and authorizing the City Clerk to
execute certificate on same. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman,
resolution adopted.
Eesclution*appropriating $2,667.60 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to Board of .Park Commissioners. Upon motion by Ackerman, second
by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,017. 55 from the General Fund and $1,275.20
from the S & A Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G..Nnopp, $793.80;
Francis V. McGovern, $491.40 and Standard Oil Company, $1,017.55. Upon motion
by Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2, 288.65 from the General Fund and $773. 50
from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to Minnesota Box & Lumber Company,
$226.50; Standard Oil Company, $2,061.50 and Gilbert H. MacMillan, $773.50. Upon
motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $532.7.0 from the Sewer Fund, $1,593.41 from the
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payment made to Lyon Chemicals Co'. , , $317. 50; Carlisle G. Fraser, $214. sop �I
Blacktop Maintenance Company, $1, 593, 41 and American Paint Shop, $346. 50. Upon
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:potion by Schroeder, second by _Thiem, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $7, 799.3.6 from the. Street & Alley Fund and i'
ordering 'payment made to Komatz Construction Company. Upon .motion .by Thiem,
second by Whiting,. resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $433, 28 from the P.I.R. Fund .and ordering !'
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payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Whiting,
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resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $11,399.91 from the P. 1. R. Fund and ordering
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payment made to Carlisle_ G. Fraser. Upon motion by Ackerman, ,second by Anderson,
resolution. adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,628.72 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Anderson, second,by Morris,
resolution adopted. i
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Resolution appropriating $ 8.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and .ordering
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payment made to Leon Joyce.. Upon motion by Morris, second b.y Sdwoeder,
resolution adopted.
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Resolution •appropriating $8, 743.50 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce., Upon motion by Schroeder,- second' by Thiem,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $592.62 from the Permanent Improvement Fund,
and ordering payment made to Maa.ss Plumbing & Heating, $351.12 and Swarts Brothe`rs�,,
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$241.50. Upon motion by Thiem, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. j
Resolution appropriating I
. $14, 673 76• from the S.D.P. 'Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon moti&n by Whiting, second. by Ackerman,
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resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids for furnishing,. a tractor and dozer for use - at
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the City Dump Grounds.. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution
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Resolution appropriating $942.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to A-1 Signs, $342.00 and First National Bank of Rochester,$600.00. I'
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
The following claims were read and upon motion,by Morris, second by
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Whiting, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
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directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
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From the General Fund: Louis Hemker, $146, 70; S & L Plumbing Co. , $8.40; 1
v Hotel Carlton, $42.15; Herbert G. Knopp, $21.96; Witte Transportation Co., $18.35:
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$15.00;- Verne Wrs sow, $124, 50; Paul Plantz,
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$23. 25; Luella H. Blake, $31.25; Clerk of Municipal -Court, $17. 94; H. A. Rogers
Co. , $1:61;- Miller Davis -Co., $75.04 Mason Publishing Co., $20.00; Minneapolis
Blue Printing Co., $18.42; Burroughs Adding. -Machine -Co., $35. 60; Lynn D. Peeler,
$43.50; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $4.50; K. M. McGhie, $175.00; Pruetts,
$5.42; H. Dornack & Son, $33.10; Larry Lentz, $37.50; China Hall, $3.50; Cranston
Typewriter Co., $132.50; Universal Motors, Inc., $113.39; Walker Larson Hardware,
$1. 56; Firestone Stores, $69.36; Beckley Business Equipment Co., $16. 25; The
CCamera Shop, $19.11; Peoples Natural Gas.Co., $5.83; Clements Chevrolet Co.,
$8.35; Leo N. Herrick & Son, $182.50; Johnson -Service Co. _ $91.63.
From the Street & Alley ' Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Co., $4. 15; John
Oliphant Agency, $146. 25; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $85, 50; Devoe & Raynolds Co.,
.$1.38; The Sanitary Company, $.27; Clements Chevrolet Co., $3,94; Borchert
Ingersoll Inc. , $107.75; Leo N. Herrick & Sons, $. 50.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Pruetts Laundry, $11.00; Iowa State
Co,ilege, $2.75; City of Rochester, P.U., $40.00; The Sherwin Williams Company,
$.40; S. M. Supply Co., $1.44; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00; Harold J.
Mrachek, $19.65; Frank Pendle Agency, $129.99; 0. W. Schroeder Agent, $90.20;
K & M Auto. Glass, $8. 72; Devoe & Raynolds Inc., $9. 89;• R. C. Drips Grocer Go.,
$29.05; Johnson Service Co., $92.13.
From the .Sewer ,Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $3.92; Elk River
, Concrete Products, $161.42; The Sanitary Company, $14.•70; Rochester Luggage
Store, $2.50; Carpenter Paper Co., $59.32.
From the Park Improvement Fund:. William Van Hook, $9.65; Chas. Olson
& Sons Inc., $5.14; Smarts Brothers, $1.39; J. E. Burke Company, $169.60;
Dieter Paper Supply, $177.59; North Broadway Laundromat, $18.54; Rochester Iron
Works, $1.50; Blanche Jacobs, $7.80; Firestone Stores, $16.90; N. V1. Bell
Telephone Co., $37.90.; Hicols, Dean & Gregg, $9.85; Industrial Supply Company,
$2, 73; Marigold Dairies, $1.60; Rochester Visitor, $16.00; Devoo & Raynolds,
$93.07; MCA Revolving Fund, $17.93.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Miller Meters, Inc.; $125.43; A-1
Signs, $19.75; The Sanitary Company, $1.75.
From the Permanent Improvement Fund: Nietz Electric Company,$70.40.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (No. 558) was given its first
reading.
The City Attorney presented four copies of a separate risk permit
covering the Music and Band Department of the City of Rochester and upon motion
by Anderson, second by Ackerman, the Mayor and City Clerk were instructed to
execute the said permit.
Alderman Anderson stated that the traffic signal on 12th Street Southeast
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near the Horace Mann School did not appear to be working properly and at times
was very hard for automobile traffic to see. A motion was made -by Thiem, second j
by Morris, referring the matter to the Police Committee, the Chief of Police and
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the City Engineer. All voted in favor of the motion.
It was reported that cars on Center Street East of lst Avenue were
crowding on to the sidewalk when parking and -upon motion by Morris, second by
Schroeder, the matter was referred to the Police Committee, the Chief of Police
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The City Attorney requested the Council to appoint a committee to work
with him on the coding of ordinances. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson;,
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the chair was authorized to appoint the said committee. President Bach appointed '
Mayor McQuillan, Alderman Whiting and Alderman Schroeder. Upon motion by Whiting,;;
second by Morris, the City Clerk was also appointed to serve on the said committee'
At 4:45 o'clock P. M. President Bach declared a recess and the.Council �I
adjourned to the office of the Mayor, where a report was received on the
conviction of the holder of -an "off" and "on" sale non -intoxicating malt -liquor j
license at the Brown Derby.
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman, the meeting was adjourned
until 4:30 o'clock-P. M. on November 3, 1953,
City Clerk