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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1954192 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 1954 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 1, 1954. - President Bach called the meeting to -order at 2:00 o'clock P. M.,-the following members being present: President -Bach, -Aldermen Ackerman, Anderson, Moody, Morris, Schroeder and Whiting. • Absent :. - None. Upon.motion by Moody, second by Ackerman, the minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1954.were approved. President. Bach stated this as being the time and place set. for the I -following hearings: Second hearing on the construction of sanitary sewer and water service connections in 13th Avenue Northeast in Jefferson Slopes. 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 and sewer connections in Peck's 4th Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. Hearing on the levying of special assessments for the paving of lst Avenue Southwest from Center Street to 2nd Street Southwest. There was no one present wishing to be heard. Hearing om the levying of special assessments for the construction of a sanitary sewer and water main in Northwood 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 the following projects: Bids for installing sanitary sewer and water service connections in Jefferson Slopes,. The bids of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $1, 710. 50 and Viker & Sorenson in the amount of $1,679.70 were each received and opened and upon motion by Ackerman, second, by Moody, the same were referred to the Sewer and Water Committees and the City Engineer.. Bids for repairs to the East Center Street Bridge. The bids of L. M. Feller Company in the amount of $39,969.21 and H. S. Dresser & Son in the amount of $41, 506.60 were each received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the same were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer, Mr. Richard Sabrowski, salesman for Aluminum Cooking Utensils, was before the Council and protested the new ordinance relating to the licensing of peddlers, canvassers and transient merchants. Later in the afternoon, Mr. Hermison of the Fine Arts Company, Mrs. Hedstrom, Regional Manager for Beauty Counseller Cosmetics and eight others were present and protested the terms of the said ordinance. Mayor McQuillan spoke on the matter and recommended that the said 1 • 1 • 1 ordinance be given further study and thought. 11 Record of Official Proceedings.of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1. 19 54 193 1 • 1 0 LJ The three following resolutions adopted by the Public'' Utility Board were each read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file: "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. that the Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with the CLEMENTS CHEVROLET COMPANY for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications, of ONE (1) DELUXE MODEL 1954 TWO DOOR SEDAN the total amount of the said contract to be $1,960,00 less as allowance of $675.00 for trade-in of a 1950 Plymouth Coupe, leaving a. net contract price of ELEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE DOLLARS ($1,185.00) and the said Clements Chevrolet.Company being the lowest responsible bidder." "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common„ Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with UNIVERSAL MOTORS, INC*, for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications, of ONE (1) 1954 Model 12 TON FORD TRUCK, the total amount of the said contract to be $2,633.85 with an allowance of $900.00 for trade-in of a 1947 la Ton. Studebaker Truck, leaving a net contract price of SEVENTEEN HUNDRED THIRTY THREEr'DOLLARS AND EIGHTY FIVE CENTS ($1, 733. 85) ; the said *Universal Motors, Inc., being the lowest responsible bidder." "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common"Council of said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with DUFF e,nd PHELPS- of Chicago, Illinois for the making of a economic and financial survey relative to the operations of the Public Utility Department's electric plants with special emphasis on the results of future expansion relative to rate structures and areas served, the maxiumum cost of the said survey to be FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00)." The City Engineers preliminary estimate for construction of sanitary sewer and water service connections in Jefferson Slopes in the amount of $1,430.001 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The City Engineers preliminary estimate for repairs to the East Center Street Bridge in the amount of $39,126.74 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on' f ile. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, trans- mitting an executed copy of an agreement between that Department and the City of Rochester relative to improvements on Trunk Highway No. 296 along 4th Street S.E. from Broadway to 6th Avenue Southeast was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. A letter from the Minnesota Department of Health together with a report of their Municipal Water Supply Section covering an examintation of plans on water main extensions in the City of Rochester were each read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. Notice of claims for personal injury of Lillian McAdams in the amount of $10,000.00'and Richard McAdams in the amount of $3,000.00 were each read. Mr. George Pougiales, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. McAdams, was present and spoke on the matter. A motion was then made by Morris, second'by Ackerman, referring the said claims to the. City Attorney. The following communication from K. W. Hagaman, Clerk of School District 0 194 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., No vembe r 1, 19 54 E No. S was read and the same was ordered placed on file: "To the Common Council City of Rochester Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: At a special meeting of the Board of Education, held in the Coffman Building at 7:30 P. m. on Tuesday, September 25th, 1954. the following resolution was.une.nimously adopted: "BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of School District Number Eight (9) in Olmsted County, Minnesota, being the school district included in the limits of the City of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, that there be, and is hereby levied upon all tamable property in said_ district a special school tax for: Maintenance $1,162,750.00 capital Outlay 163, 450.00 Debt Service 259,700.00 • or a grand total of one million, five hundred eighty-five thousand, nine hundred dollars ($1, 585,900.00) for the use of said district, and the Clerk of said Board of Education is hereby instructed to notify the Common Council of said City of Rochester, Minnesota, and to request their approval of the said levy in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter." The purpose of which said sum. is levied is as per copy attached. I, K. W. Hagaman, Clerk of School District Number Eight, Olmsted County Minnesota, do hereby certify that I prepared the within and foregoing resolution with the original resolution of record in my office, and that the same is a true and correct copy thereof, and of the whole thereof. s / s K. W. HAG AMAN K. W. Hagaman, Clark of School District Number Eight, Olmsted County, Minnesota" The request of Calvary Episcopal Church to have Lot 11, Block 6, A. W. Eutzky's Addition changed from a residential to a multiple dwelling zone was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning. The request of the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company, in its official capacity as guardian of the estate of Margaret Phillips, requesting that Lots 1 and 20 in Block 25, of Northern Addition be changed from a residential to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning. • President Bach called a recess at 3:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order again at 4: 15 P. M. A petition for the construction of a water main in 18th Avenue S. W. from 5th to 6th Street Southwest was read and upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, the same was referred to the Water Committee and the City Engineer. A petition to have street lights installed in the 1600 block of 2nd Avenue Northeast signed by 20 property owners in that area was read. Alderman Moody advised the Countil that the requested street lights had already been installed. A letter from the Chief of Police calling the attention of the Council to a condition of pedestrian crossing across 2nd Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council is of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 19 54 195 Ll • • 1 Southwest, or in other words between the new clinic building and the old clinic suggested building was read. In the letter it was m ak/by the Chief of Police that the problem might be solved by closing the street and making turn-arounds on each end, putting -up a railing to prevent pedestrians from crossing or some other type of engineering change. Further discussion was held on the matter but no action was taken. The application of Gerald F. Wright, National Gurad Armory Concession, for a license to sell soft drinks was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Ackerman, the license was granted. The reports of.the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending October 23, 1954 showing total climinal fines and costs collected $1,170.00 and civil fees received $12.70 and for the week ending October 30, 1954 showing total criminal fines and costs collected %1, 229.70. and civil fees received $3. 55, were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The reports for the month of October, 1954 of the Building Inspector showing fees collected for building permits issued $955.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for elec#rical permits issued $2,053.50; ofthe Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits issued $714.75; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $804.00 and fees collected for sign permits issued $92.26 were each read and President Bac referred the same to the Finance Committee. The surety bond of Naegele Sign Company in the amount ;of $3,944.4D with the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety was read and the same was referred to thel Mayor for his approval. Mr. David Clappier,representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present and requested permission to put up a banner on Broadway from Dayton's corner to Woolworth's corner to advertise their annual turkey shoot to. be held on November 13 and 14, 1954. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, their request was granted, subject to the supervision of the Building Inspector. The recommendation of the Sewer and Water Committees and the City Engines, that the bid of Viker and Sorenson for the installation of sanitary sewer and water service connections in 13th Avenue Northeast in Jefferson Slopes be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was -read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer that the bid of L. M. Feller Company for repairs to East Center Street Bridge be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders wqs read and upon motion by Morris, second by Anderson, the recommendation was v C � J approved. 196 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 19 54 The following recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee was read: "Honorable Mayor & Common Council City of Rochdoter, Minnesota Gentlemen; We recommend that the vest 90 ft. of 3 Street Southwest lying between 9 and 9 Avenue Southwest be vacated as petitioned. We, further recommend, that it be stipulated that the petitioners accept the responsibility for the surface drainage and surface drainage line in the area vacated, and save the City free from any -responsibility on account of drainage across the vacated area from existing streets. Respectfully, Street & Alley ( A. G. Whiting Committee ( Archie M. Ackerman ( Raymond C. Schroeder" After discussing the matter a motion was made by Ackerman, second by Whiting, that the recommendation be accepted, and upon roll call and President Bach and Aldermen Ackerman, Anderson, Schroeder and Whiting voting in favor of the motion, and Aldermen Moody and Morris, voting "no", the motion -was declared carried. A motion was made by Alderman Whiting instructing the City Clerk to request the Public Utility, through its meter readers, to make -a survey of the residential garbage grinders; in use.and how many normally in the family. Alderman Ackerman seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof. Mr. Stanley Drips, Secretary of the Central Area Improvement Assn., brought .to the attention of the Council that certain signs specifiying the parking meter time limits were still not erected in certain locations. After discussing the matter a motion was made by Whiting, second by Ackerman, author- izing the Chief of Police to purchase signs for 30 minute zones for parking. All voted in favor of themotion. Mayor McQuillan stated that he had received compalints about no parking being allowed in front of Sheppard's Grocery on 3rd Avenue Southeast and also on 6th Street Southwest between 2nd and 3rd Avenues where no parking is allowed on either side of the.street. Mayor McQuillan requested authorization to contact the Chicago North Western Railway Comapny and insist that repairs be made on the railroad crossilp which are, now in bad condition. A motion was made by Schroeder that the Mayor be authorized to take whatever steps necessary to require the Railroad Company to make repairs on the crossings. Alderman Morris seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof. Mr. Gene Haylett, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and spoke briefly on the ordinance about going out of business sales. An Ordinance to provide for thelicensing and regulating of certain going out of business sales, was given its second reading. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended the ordinance was given its 1 1J 1 • 1 third and final reading. 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 197 of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 19 54 1 • 1 • 1 0 Upon motion by _Schroeder, second,by Morris, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the saic ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance• amending an ordinance. entitled, "An Ordinance establishing charges and rates for the use and.ser-vice of the Sewage Works of the City of Rochester, Minnesota," was given its second reading-. Upon motion -by Whiting, second by Ackerman, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and -the ordinance was given its third and final reading. Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the sa ordinance duly passed and adopted. The following resolutions were each introduced and read and all -voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared. the same duly passed and adopted: Resolution accepting bid of Viker & Sorenson for installing sanitary sewer and water service connections in Jefferson Slopes. Upon motion by Ackerman,) second by Anderson, resolution adopted.. Resolution accepting bid of.L. M. Feller Company for repairs to the Eastl Center Street- Bridge. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering a hearing on the levying of special assessments for the resurfacing of 3rd Avenue Southwest from 1st to-2nd Street' Southwest. Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,353.34 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Universal Motors, Inc. Upon motion by Morris, -second by Schroeder! resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $249.78.from the General Fund, $304.35 from the Fire Protection Fund and $500.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment to Whiting Press, Inc., $249.78; Fire & Safety, Inc., $304.35 and H & H ElEctric Company, $500.00. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating 4654.00 from the General Fund and $461.25 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Dresser Trap Rock Co.* $654.00 and Cutler Magner Company, $461.25. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,241.73 from the Street & Alley Fund and ordering payment made to Herbert G. Knopp, $766.04 and F. V. McGovern Aaencv. $475.69. Upon motion by Ackerman•, second by Anderson, resolution- adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,333.66 from the P.I.R. Fund andordering payment -made -to -Carlisle G. Fraser. -Upon motion by- Anderson; second by Moody, resolution adopted. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 1954 Resolution appropriating $1, 678.21 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Somata Construction Company. Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $3, 515.05 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to gomatz Construction Company. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $19, 5114,90 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,266.90 from thePark Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund, $465.60; Reynolds Wholesale Company, $282.43;' William Van Hook, $203.28 and City of Rochester, $315.59. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $765.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to H. Dornack & Son. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Andersoh, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $1,025.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to State of Minnesota, Department of Highways. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,933.33 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Associated Consultants. Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Clements Chevrolet Company. Upon motion.by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.. Resolution levying taxes for School District No. 8 for 19514. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing the 8ublic Utility.Board to enter into contract with Universal Motors, ,Inc. Upon motion by Whiting, .second •by Ackerman, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Duff and Phelps. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted. The following claims were each read and upon motion by Morris, second by Anderson, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk ware authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: From the General Fund: Beckley Business Equipment Co., $59.50; A. R. Cooke & Son, $21.21; Arnold's Maintenance Supply,, $52.35; Foster Electric Company, $1.05; Woodhouse Brothers,. $29.65; City of Rochester, P.U., $173.25; Indianhead • 1 • Specialty Company, $5.02; R. C. Schroeder, $8.00; Inez P. Rose, $14.50; Mrs. Luella E Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 19 54 19 1 • �I • 1 Blake, $83.12;, Clerk of Municipal Court, $6.00; Joe L. McDermott, $24.90; Carl J. Briese, $24.90; Leon s Battery Shop, $7.90; C. A. Cottingha, $12.00,; Indianhead Specialty Company, $5.02; H & H Electric Company, $1,6,98; Clarence S. Hanson,. $46.12; .Frances. L. Underleak, $169.1.9; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, .$2.25; R. L. Polk & C.ompany, $30, 00; Reeve's Drug Store., $2.38; Peoples -Natural ,Gas Co. , $7. 51; Socony Vacuum Oil Company, $54.93; Universal Motors, Inc.,- $1.66.84;..Reuben A. Bieck, $40.00; Kee Lox Mfg...Company, $7.91; Hlexander Auto Electric, $18.55; B & B Auto Body Company, $7, 50; Louis Hemker, $139.20; Paul T.Pjant z, $27.00; Miller Davis Company,. $14.73; Tom 0. Moore, $24.51; C. A. Armstrong, $12.- From the Street &. Alley Fund: H & H Electric Co.*, $4.25; E. J. Vonch, $16, 50; Standard; Oil Company, $58, 22; Arthur A, Hirman Agency, $1450 08; Ruth R. Bernard, $143.50Vm. H. Ziegler Co., $$51065; A. B. Brown Agency,. $157.29; Borchert. Ingersoll, $2.30; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $16.80; Public Works Equipment $52.74; R. C. Drips Grocer Co,, $1.20; A. R. Cooke &. Son,. $23.48; Goodmans, $19.44; Gopher Equipment & Supply Co. , $27.50; Peoples Natural Gas Go., $8.31; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., $14.95; Cities Service -Oil. Company, $31.90; Herbert G. Knopp, $40.00; Socony.Vacuum Oil Company, $59,40; Railway Express Agency, $1,91 and Anderson Radiator Service, $33, 65. . From the Fire Protection Fund: Woodhouse Brothers, $16.95; 0. W. Schroeder, Agent, $97.20; Frank Pendle Agency, $110.11; R. L. Polk Company, $60.00; Railway Express Agency, $3.18; Rochester Soft Water.Service, $4.00; Anderson Radiator Service, $13.32; H & H Electric Co,, $10.75; Wheeler's Bootery, $102,86; The Fuller Brush Company, $55,5z; United Chemical Co,, $92.25; S. M. Supply company, $51.47. From the Sewer Fund: Woodhouse Brothers, $7,00; H & H Electric Company, $4.65; A. S. Lawrence, Trucking, $26.79; Red Wing Sewer Pipe Corp., $167.53; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $12.79; Reevels Drug Store, $7.76 and Anderson Radiator Service, $8.68. From the Park Improvement Fund: City of Rochester, P.U., $93.09; Whiting Press, Inc., $75.37; Minnesota Toro, $3.36; General Trading Company, $37,7pg Patterson Rock Products, $18,80; Squires Electric Company, $43.10; Maass Plumbing & Heating Company, $1.21; Rochester Block & Supply, $15,0.0; .Wiscon Products Inc., $10, 54; Rochester Visitor, $16,00; Botsford Lumber Company, $48,69; N. w. Bell Telephone Company, $120.29; Jensen Hardware, $15, 03; H & H Electric Co., $14.05; The Kruse Company, $116.65; Leo Cronin Company, $28.00; Witte Transportation Co., $4.00; City of Rochester. $97.95; Nelson Tire & Appliance Co,9-$.75; Quarve and Anderson Co., $18.75; Fred Marvin & Association, $42.14; Holm &. Olson, $4.50; Golden Hill Machine Co., $4.75; Universal Motors, Inc,, $24.76; Devoe & Raynolds, Inc.* $60.02; National Bushing & Parts Co., $2.95; General Mills, Inc., $160. 25; Rochester Sand & Gravel Co,, $18.65; Rochester Meat Company, P y. $37.65; Hanson 200 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., November 1, 1954 40 Hardware Co. , $3.36; Leroy. Shane,' Inc. , 47.00; The Billboard, $63.*00;- Coca Cola Company, %52.00; Addressograph-Mul-tigraph Corp., $73.12; F. W. Wcolw-orth Company, $2..,20; Weibsrg Painting. Se-rvice., $25.00; Rochester Post Bu-llet•in, $4.50; LeRoy Heanum, .$1.40; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $20.7.9; Clarence Paulson, $3.75; Williams Print i.ng Co,, $52. 50; Old Dutch Foods, $95.30; Marigold Dairies, $11.94; Seven Up Bottling Co.,- $1.00.00; J. Adams Company, $11.00; Woodhouse Brothers, $2.75; Velie Ryan, Inc., $1.73; Rochester Br'egd- Company, $1.•20; Rochester Dairy Coop., $9.00. - I - F,roa the Permanent Improvement Fund: The, Howe Scale Co.-, $109.40. From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, P.U., $79.07. From the. Parking Meter Fund: Abbott• Coin Counter Go., $19. 26; C. M. Boutelle., $67..00; Gopher Stamp & Die Company, $36.71; Massey's,- $.60; Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Company, $132.50; H. & H Electric Co., $115.40; Thiem Signs, $35.32; Pergdredt Paint Co., $2.00; Anderson Radiator Service, $9.20; H• & H Electric Co., $21, 79, From the F.E.Williams Etate Fund:, Witte Transportation Co., $5.46. The meeting was recessed at 6:00 P. M. President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.,-all members of the Council were present except Alderman.Moody. An Ordinance.amending an;ordinance entitled, "An -Ordinance relating to the licensing.of peddlers, canvassers and transient merchants and providing .pe4alties for the violation-thereoVI, was given its first, -second and third reading under suspended rules. Alderman Whiting moved that the said ordinance be adopted as read, Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion, and all present ,voting in favor thereof; President Bach declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. Alderman Ackerman moved that Alderman Schroeder -be authorized to write to the League of Minnesota Municipalities and extend the use of City -facilities to conduct a meeting of the Finance Committee on November 20, 1954, Alderman Whiting .seconded the motion and all present voted in favor thereof. — Upon •mot.ion by Whiting, second by Morris, -the meeting was adjourned ,until 7 : 30 o'clock P. M. .on November 15. 19 54• Acting as City Clerk 1 • 1 0