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of the City of Rochester, Minn., M a r c h 2 S, 19 5 5
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 March 29. 1955.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 O'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Ackerman, Anderson,
Moody, Morris, and Schroeder. Absent: Alderman Whiting.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, the minutes'of the meetings of
March 15th and March 21st, 1955 were approved.
:sir. Walter C. Hogenson, Superintendent of the Sewage Treatment Plant
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read a report on attendance at the Sewer School held on March 16, 17 and 19, 1955
at the University of Minnesota, President Bach ordered the said report placed on
file.
Mr. Bert Alexander, Jr..was present at the meeting and reminded the
Council that he had previously submitted proposed changes in the ordinance
governing cement contractors in the City of Rochester. He inquired as to what
had -been done on the matter up to this date and was informed that as yet.. -no
action had been taken.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of
Universal Motors, Inc. for furnishing one! ton panel truck for use in the City
Engineer's -Department be accepted at the price bid ($1, 11,35.00) and that checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion. by Morris, second
by Schroeder, the recommendation: wa.s approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of
George_ R. Lewis Company for furnishing sewer castings for use in the City Enginse
Department for the 1955 season be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Morris, second b
Ackerman, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the storm sewer lateral
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to drain the interior of Block 5, Parkside Subdivision be not constructed at the
present time was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that all bids for
furnishing asphalt emulsions in truck transport delivery be rejected and the City
Engineer be authorized to purchase the seasons' requirements on the open market
and that checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion
by Morris, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
The following recommendation of the Street .& Alley Committee was read
and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Ackerman, the recommendation was approved:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
The petition for Annexation of 21st Avenue Southwest between
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3 Street Southwest and 5 Street Southwest was referred to
this committee and the Planning Board on March 21, 1955•
We are studying the physical questions •relating to the
annexation and will report our recommendation as to streets
and utilities as -soon as our study is completed.
Fie request that you refer the petition to the City Clerk
and City Attorney for advise and counsel on the correctness
of this petition for annexation.
Respectfully,
Street & Alley (ARCHIE M. ACKERMAN
Committee (RAYMOND C. SCHROEDER
C. A. - ARMSTRONG, City Engineer"
The recommendation of the -Street & Alley Committee that the request that
the street name of 72 Avenue Northeast (fronting lots 1 th"ru 9, Northwood Addition)
be changed to Northwood Terrace be denied and that all future streets be named
numerically as streets and avenues where possible was read and upon motion by
Morris, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & All-ey Committee that th•e construction
of a curb and gutter on 12th Avenue Northeast from Sth Street Northeast to the
north line of West's Subdivision be deferred pending the receipt of a. petition for
curb and gutter on 12 Avenue from 72 Street Northeast to Sth Street Northeast was
read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Ackerman, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that hearings be
held on the paving of -Mayo Park Bridge Aporoa.ches and 3rd Avenue Southeast from
3rd to 4th Street Southeast was read and upon motion by Morris, second by Anderson,
the recommendation was approved.
The following recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee was read and
upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the recommendation was approv"ed:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, recommend the approval of the General
Plan and Right -Of -Way Plan for Proposed 7 Street Northeast
improvement from 2 Avenue Northeest to 11 Avenue Northeast.
The plan calls for a 100 foot right-of-way to accomodate a
60 foot roadway with boulevard and sidewalk on each side.
Acquisition of additional right-of-way will be required
from the Park lands and from other owners.
Approval by the Council is requested so that work can be
started on right-of-way acquisition, plans and programming and
financing.
Respectfully,
Street & Alley (ARCHIE 14. ACKERMAN
Committee ( RAYMOi1D C. SCHROEDER
The two following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were
each read and President Beach 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 STERLING ELECTRIC COMPANY of
Minneapolis, Minnesota for the furnishing, in accordance with
specifications, of
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1 - 2500 KVA Distribution Transformer
3 - 50 KVA Distribution Transformers
3 - 372 KVA Distribution Transformers
25 - 25 KVA Distribution Transformers
6 - 10 KVA Distribution Transformers;
the total amount of the said contract to be TWENTY OilE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR ($21,434.00) and the said Sterling Electric -
Company being the lowest responsible bidder.it
"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
Walter Bledsoe dnd Company for the furnishing of 5,000
tons of coal screenings at a mine price of $2.95 per ton
making a total contract price of $14,250.00.
Nashville Coal Company for furnishing of 5,000 tons of coal
screenings at a price of $2.90 per tor_ making a total
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contract price of $14, 500. 00, F.O. B. Mine.
Sahara Coal Company for the furnishing of 5,000 tons of coal
screenings at a price of $3.25 per ton making a contract
price of $16, 250. 00, F.O.B. Mine.
Republic Coal and Coke Company for the furnishing of 5,000
tons of coal screenings at a. price of $3.25 per ton making
a contract price of . $16,250.00, F.C.B. Mine;
Each of the above bidders being the low bidder in their screenings
class if is at i o n. "
The three following resoluti6ns adopted by the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund were read and upon motion by Morris, second by Moody, the same were
approved:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $130,000.00 be and the said sum,is hereby
appropriated from the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota., and ordered paid to the First National Bank of
Rochester, Minnesota, for the purchase of $130,000.00 2% U. S.
Treasury motes, dated February 15, 1955 and maturing on August 15,
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Be it further resolved: That the said $130,000.00 2% U.S.
Treasury Notes maturing August 15, 1957 be purchased, at the market
price plus accrued interest as per the following list:
Employees Compensation Reserve $9,993.75
Premium none
Accrued Interest 20.99
Electric Department Depreciation Reserve$109,931.25
Premium none
Accrued Interest 230.95
Steam Department Depreciation Reserve 9,993.75
Premium none
Accrued Interest 20.99"
"WHEREAS, the sum in the amount of the budget set for the
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operation of the Sewage Disposal Plant for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 1955 is now available in the Sinking Fund from the
collection of sewer service charges.
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $94,191.00 be appropriated from the Sinking
Fund and ordered paid to the Sewer Fund of the City of Rochester
to cover operating expenses of the Sewage Disposal Plant for the
fiscal year ending March 31, 1955."
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $50, 469- 75 be and the said sum is hereby
appropriated from the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, and ordered paid to the Bridge Fund of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota (U. S. Treasury Notes - 1 7/9% -natured
December 15, 1954; $50,000.00 and interest $4169.75),"
A copy of a report issued by the Minnesota Licensed Liquor Retailers
which relates in detail the economic benefits that are derived by communities in
our state through private enterprise operation of the retial liquor business was
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read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
A notice of personal injury to Hubert R. Estes received on March 26,
1955 in the amount of $35,000.00 was read and upon motion by Ackerman, second by
Morris, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
A notice of personal injury to Mrs. Alvina Jensen received on 'March 29,
1955 in the amount of $750.00 was read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Ackerman, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
A letter from Max Durand, Representative of City Employees Union Local
No. 997 stating that after making a survey of wages in private employment, the
following is an average of wages for various types of employees, was read and
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President Bach ordered the same placed on file:
Heavy duty operators $2.40 per hour
Light duty operators $2.20 per hour
Truck drivers• $2.00 per hour
Laborers $1.SO per hour
A letter from Mrs. Sadie 'Williams requesting that the parking of care
be permitted on the North side of Nest Center Street, from 7th Avenue to llth
Avenue, instead of on the south side, was read and upon motion by Ackerman, second
by Schroeder, the same was referred to the Police Committee and .the Chief of
Police.
The request of the Chief of Police to have Ordinance No. 836 repealed
and that a new ordinance be passed providing for the increase In personnel, as
planned by the Common Council in the Police Protection Budget for the year 1955
to 1956 %va•s read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the City Attorney
was instructed to draft an ordinance to include the number of men previously
approved by the Common Council.
The request' of Leslie giester for a permit to operate a show club in
the City of Rochester was read and the same was referred to the Mayor.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending March 25,
1955 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $2,226.25 and civil fees
received $3.50 was read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
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Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The application of First National Bank of Rochester as Special
Administrator in the estate of Ralph P•i. Graen, deceased for "off sale"
intoxicating liquor license was read together with two "riders" for the corporate
surety bond in the name of Said First National Bark of Rochester as Special
Administrator in the estate of Ralph M. Graen, - deceased. A motion was made by
Schroeder, second by Anderson, that the license be granted and that the l4iders"
be approved.
The contract bonds of Truck Service Company in the amount of $2,666. g9
with Western Surety Company as surety and E. J. Foster, R. J. Arend and J. 0.
Dalsbo, co-partners doing business as Rochester Sand & Gravel Co. (2) in the
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amounts of $19,200.00 and $13,045.00 with the American Casualty Company of Readings
Pennsylvania as surety 'were each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Moody, the same were referred to -the Mayor.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting the bid of Universal Motors, Inc. for furnishing
of one a ton panel truck for use in the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion
by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of George R. Lewis Company for furnishing
sewer castings for use in the City Engineers Department for 1955. Upon notion b
Anderson, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with Walter Bledsoe and Company, Nashville Coal Cc-mpany, Sahara Coal. Company and
Republic Coal and Coke Company. Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, resolutio
adopted. I
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter in -to contract
with Sterling Electric Company.' Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a sanitary sewer, water main and service connections in 152 Avenue'
Northwest, 16tba Avenue Northwest, 162 Avenue Northwest, 14th Street Northwest and
16th S•treret Northwest in Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second 'by Ackerman, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on 152 Avenue Northwest, 16th
Avenue Northwest, 16-4 Avenue Northwest, 14th Street Northwest and 16th Street
Northwest in Bielenberg &Giese Third Addition. Upon motion by Ackerman, second
by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution 'accepting plans and specifications 'and ordering bids for
convt-ruction of a sanitary sewer in 1ZLt'h Street Northwest 'from 3rd to 5th Avenue
Northwest. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a curb and gutter on 13th_ and 15th Avenue Northwest and on the
north side- of 1-4tYg Street Northwest in Bielenberg & Giese.Second Addition. Upon
motion by Moody, second by Morris, resolution adopted'.
Resolution accepting 'pla'ns and specifications and o'rd:ering bids for
construction of a 'curb and 'gutter on loth Avenue Northeast from 14th to 16th Stree�
Northeast and on 15th and 16th Street Northeast in Peck's Third Addition. Upon
motion by Morris, second' by 'Schroeder, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
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construction of a curb and gutter on the south side of Graham Court Southeast in
Block 3, Homesteac? Addition, west of 15th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by -
Schroeder, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids for construction of NW*SW sanitary sewer relief
line to be constructed from the Trunk Line sewer in place from the Mill reservation
of Northern Qddition on the west * side of Cascade Creek- to 14th Street Northwest
at 3rd Avenue Northwest. Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing on construction of a storm sewer on 7th Avenue Southwest, 8th
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Avenue Southwest, Memorial Parkway and ilk Street Southwest in Parkside Sub -
Division and rescinding resolution adopted March 21, 1955... Upon motion by
Moody, second by Norris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a, storm sewer in 7th Avenue Southwest, Sth Avenue Southwest,
Memorial Parkway and 112 Street Southwest in Parkside Sub -Division. Upon motion
by Morris, second by Schroeder,, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $44,969.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering
payment made to the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Ackerman, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $501.06 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to Rochester Armory, $250.00 and 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $251,06,
Upon motion by Ackerman, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
The following claims were read and upon motion by Morris, second by
Ackerman, the same :rere approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized
and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly;
From the General Fund: Garnet Spring, $115.20; Skelly Oil Company,
$39.75; John B. Carney, $46. 50; Eco, Inc., $62.00; Anne F. Hust, $6.00; Rochester
Transfer & Storage Co., $10.00; Gateway Transportation Co., $3. 49; Socony
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Vacuum Oil Company, $64. S5; B. Amundsen do., $139.6 5; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$9. 43; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $29. OS.
From the Interest Fund: General Fund, $3.10.
From the Sinking Fund: General Fund, $17.59.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Socony Vacuum Oil Company, $27.93;
Peoples Natural Gas Co., $55.79.
From the P.I.R. Fund: Louis Tenti, $73.42.
From the Sewer Fund: Peoples INatural Gas Co., $22.093.
The applications of Larua A. Grassle dba Hotel Carlton; William J.
Moriarity; ' George, Jades, Charles & Paul Pappas; W. E. , L. H. & Harold A.
,fitzke dba The Town House; Joe & Arden Grubb; Everett J. Meyers; Louis Golod;
Donald G. Witzke; Morey' s Bar & Cafe, Inc.; Joseph W. Hamm; M. J. Donahue;
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Edna M. Rubenstein; Erwin Glasenapp; The Kahler Corporation; Harry Drosos;
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Zumbro Aerie #2229; A. F. of. L. Union Club; B.P.O.E.
+1091 Elks .Club and Wm._T. McCoy Post #92 American Legion for,license to sell
"on sales' intoxicating liquors were each read and upon motion !by Schroeder,
second by Anderson, the licenses were granted.
The license bonds, ..,each in the amount of $3, 000.00, of Donald Witzke dba
Old Heidelberg with Standard Accident Insurance Company as surety; Laura. A.
Grassle dba Hotel Carlton and Joe Grubb dba North Star Bar with -the American
Surety .Company of Yew York as surety; Morey's Bar .& Cafe Western Casualty &
Surety Company as surety; William J. Moriarity with St. Paul Mercury Indemnity
Insurance Company as surety; Michael's Supper Club, Harold A., Walton E. and
Leonard H. Witzke, A. F. of L. Union Club, Everett J. Meyer and M. J. Donallue
with the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company as surety; and 'Wm. T. McCoy Post
492 American Legion with The Travelers Indemnity Company as surety; and B.P.O.E.
Elks Lodge #1091, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Louis.Golod, Edna M. Rubenstein,
Erwin A. Glasenapp, The Kahler Corporation and Harry Drosos with the Western
Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Ackerman, the bondswere approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were
ordered placed on file.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of
the Southeast Quarter (4) of Section Three, Township One hundred Six North of
Range Fourteen West,° in Olmsted County, Minnesota (Baihly's First Addition), was
given its first reading.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Ackerman, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given
its second reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of
Section 25, Township 107, North of Range 14 West, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, ti
be known and designated as Woodland Addition, was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Morris, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given
its second reading:
Alderman Moody reported that the Police Department was in need of
another desk chair and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Ackerman, the Police
Committee was authorized to purchase the said desk chair.
Two bills from the H & H Electric Company, totaling $2,213.31, for
damage done to traffic signals by two car accidents were presented and the same
were referred to the City Attorney.
The following claim of the City Clerk was read:
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"Since October 15, 1954 an amendment to the City Charter has
required that all fees received by the City Clerk be paid
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into the City Treasurer. Prior to October 15, 1954- it is
estimated that the above mentioned fees amounted to an
average of $.30.00 per. month: Since October 15, 1954 it has
therefore amounted to a reduction in the City Clerk's
compensation of the following: 52 months @ 30.00 . . $165-0011
A motion was mode by Ackerman, second by Morris, that the said bill be allowed
as presented. All voted in favor of the motion.
A motion was. made by Alderman Schroeder expressing the appreciation
of the.Council to the retiring members of the Council, Mr. Archie M. Ackerman
land Mr., Stanley M. Morris, for the cooperation received and. the time spent or_
City affairs while they were serving as Aldermen of the City of Rochester.
(Alderman Moody, seconded the motion, and all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Ackerman, the meeting was adjourned.
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