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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., Ju. ne 22 , 19 5 5
Minutes of a special meeting -of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held -in the Council Chambers, in said City, on June 22„
1955•
A motion was made by Whiting, second by Schwanke, that Alderman
Schroeder be appointed as President pro tem. All voted i-n favor of the motion.
President pro tem Schroeder called the meeting to order at 5:00 o'clock
P.M., the following members being present: Aldermen Anderson, Moody,.Schroeder,
Schwanke, Tingley and Whiting. Absent: President Bach.
The call of the special meeting was read, the said meeting having been
called for the purpose of considering revisi-on of schedules and routes of the
Rochester Bus Line, Inc. on -the p»blic streets of the City of Rochester and any
other business the said Common Council may deem proper. President pro tem
Schroeder ordered the call placed on f i•le.
President pro tem Schroeder inquired as to whether the Mayor wished to
be heard on the matter at this time. Mayor McQuillan spoke briefly and Mr. Arthur
Swan, representing the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. as their attorney was also heard.
He presented the proposed schedules and asked that the Council consider their
approval at this time.. Mr. Tlax Durand, representing the drivers, was also present
and stated that their organization was in favor of the proposed schedule of
curtailment of certain buses. The following resolution was then read and upon
motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, and all present voting in favor of the-',
adoptiba of the said resolution, President pro tem Schroeder declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted:
"WHEREAS, the Rochester Bu.s Line, Inc. has petitioned the Common
Co,,ncil to make certain changes in the schedules and routes maintained
by it under the franchise granted by Ordinance No. 995 of the City of
Rochester, and
WHEREAS, the schedule changes requested by the Rochester Bits Line,
Inc. consist primarily of curtailment of service by the elimination
of mueconomical runs; and the requested changes in routes are to
extend the Manley and llth Avenile Northeast routes to accomodate
newly developed areas in the City, and
WHEREAS, the requested curtailment in service is alleged by the
Rochester B!ls Line, Inc. to be necessary because of the deterirorating
financial condition of the company, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Police Committee of the Common Council
have investigated and studied the proposed changes in routes and
schedules and the financial condition of the Bus Company and have
made their recommendations to the Common Council,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City
of Rochester that the proposed schedules of runs for the various
routes maintained by the Rochester Bus Line, Inc., as set forth
in the Exhibits "A" (daily schedule -except Sunday) and "B" (Sunday
schedule) attached hereto and made a part of this resolution, are
hereby approved; and more specifically, that the elimination of
certain runs, the changes in time of departure of other schedules
runs and the combining of certain routes, all as indicated in the
attached Exhibits "A" and "B", are hereby authorized and approved.
Be it further resolved that the extension of the Manley ro'lte
from the intersection of 12th Street and 9th Avenue Northwe t, west
on 12th Street to llth Avenue Northwest, north on llth Aven to to
14th Street Northwest, east on 14th Street to 9th Avenue Northwest
and the present route; and the extension of the lltjz Avenue
Northeast route from the intersection of llth Avenue and loth
Street Northeast, north on llth Avenue to 14th Street Northeast,
east on 14th Street to 14th Avenue Northeast, south on 14th Avenue
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F'440 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., June 22, 1955 •
Addition in assessing for storm sewer. After further discussion, a motion was made
by Moody, second by.Schwanke, that the recommendation be accepted. All voted in
f avor of the motion.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
pro tem Schroeder declared the same duly passed and adopted;
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 111 Street Southwest from 7th Avenue Southwest to the west line of Parkside
Subdivision. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, -resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 7th Avenue Southwest from Memorial Parkway to U. S. Trunk Highway #52. Upon
motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute_ any and all contracts for
work at the City Airport pertaining to State Aid Project No. 5501-07. Upon
motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appointing and designating the Commissioner of Aeronautics
as agent of the City of Rochester. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the resolution establishing parking and parking
meter regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance No. 871. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
A request to withdraw -the petition for ,construction of storm sewer in
Baihly's First Addition, signed by Raymond E. Karvel and William E. Suk, was read
and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Moody, the same was referred to the Sewer
Committee and the City Engineer.
Mr. Arthur Swan, Attorney for Rochester Bus Line, Inc., requested
permission to have temporary runs on Moiiday nights, at such times as it seems
feasible, to take care of Monday night shoppers. A motion was made by Whiting,
second by Tingley, that the Rochester Bus Line Inc. be authorized to make such
temporary trial runs on Monday nights as they deem necessary to take care ofthe
Monday night shopping service. All voted in favor of the motion.
Mayor Mcquillan stated that Mr. Edward Ranfranz, an employee at the
Sewage Treatment Plant, had again contacted him in regard to his salary. Upon
motion by Schwanke, second by Anderson, Mr. Walter Hogenson, Superintendent of
the Sewage Treatment Plant, and Mr. Ranfranz were requested to meet with the
Sewer Committee on the matter at the next regular meeting of the said Committee.
All voted in favor of the motion:.
Deputy City Clerk
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