HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1955Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council'
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota,- held in the Council C-hambers in the City Hall, in said City,,
on July 5, 1955•
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present; President Bach, Aldermen Moody, Schroeder,
Schwanke, Tingley and Whiting. Absent: Alderman Anderson.
Upon motion by Moody., second by Schroeder, the minutes of the meetings
of June 20th and June 22nd, 1955 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for the
following hearings. -
First hearing on the widening of 6th Avenue Southwest from 2nd Street
Southwest to a.point 111 feet south of the south line of 2nd Street Southwest.
There was no one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the .construction of. a -curb and -gutter on I12 Street
Southwest from 7th Avenue Southwest to the west line of Parkside Subdivision.
There was no one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue
Southwest from Memorial Parkway to U. S. Trunk Highway No. 52. There was no one
present wishing to be heard.
Second hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer on the east side
of 15th Avenue Southwest from 7th Street Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's
Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
Second hearing on the grading, base construction and'bituminous surfaci
of the extension of 102 Street Southeast in front of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 5 and
Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 6, Sunnyside Addition. There was no one present wishing to)
be heard.
Second hearing on the construction of a. sanitary sewer and service
connections on 9th Avenue Southwest; 11J Street Southwest; 112 Street Southwest
and Memorial Parkway in Baihlyls First Addition. Th-ere was no one present wishing+
to be heard.
Second hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer and service
connections in 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Woodland 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 the construction of a.storm sewer in 9th Avenue Southwest; 11'i
Street Southwest; 112 Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihlyls First
Addition.. No bids were received.
Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing of 9th
Avenue Southwest; 114 Street Southwest; 112 Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway
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in Baihly's First Addition.
A letter signed by Raymond E. garvel and William E., Suk to withdraw
their request to withdraw their petition for storm sewer for the Baihlyls 1st
Addition, as submitted on June 22nd, 1955 was read and upon motion by Whiting,
second by Schroeder, their request was accepted.
The bids of Leon Joyce for base construction and bituminous surfacing
in Baihlyl s First Addition in .the amount of $17, 353.60 and the bid of Leon Joyce
for grading in Baihly's First Addition in the amount of. $$,052.OQ were each
received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the same were
referred to the Street & Alley Committee aryl the City Engineer. -
Bids for grading, surfacing and curb and gutter on 15th Avenue Southwest
from 7th Street Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's Addition. The bid of
Leon Joyce in the amount of $3,990.75 for grading and the bids of Doyle Conner
in the amount of $3, 093. 77 and C. M. Boutelle in the amount of $3,134. 60 for curb
and gutter were each received and opened and up§n motion by Schroeder, second by
Schwanke, the -same were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City
Engineer.
Bids for construction of a sanitary, sewer on the east side of 15th
Avenue Southwest from 7th Street Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's Addition.
No bids were received.
Bids for the furnishing of an accounting machine for use in the City
Clerk's office. The bid of The National Cash Register Company in the amount of
$4,465.00 was received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody,
the same was .referred ,to the Finance Committee and the City Clerk.
A letter from the City Engineer transmitting through the City Clerk's
office to the Council a request from Mr. F. A. Bigelow for damages to the_ south
side of his house at 1203 - 13th Avenue Northwest caused by oil specks from wind
drift was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, the same was
referred to the City Attorney.
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The following letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission w.as read and
President Bach ordered the same placed on file:
"Mayor Claude H. McQuillan and
Members of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission held on
Wednesday, June 15th, it was brought to our attention that the Park
Department was interested in acquiring from the Cemetery Association
that land which lies north of the cemetery proper and south of Silver
Lake Park, less that portion which is necessary for the extension of
7th Street nobtheast.
The Planning and Zoning Commission feel that this land would
be a very worthwhile addition to the park systems of Rochester.
Yours respectfully,
PLANNING' AND ZONING COMMISSION
W. W. Hendricks, Secretary"
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The three following resolutions adopted -by the Public Utility Board were
each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, the same wer4 ordered
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 AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY for
the furnishing, in accordance with specifications, of
1,000 feet 4" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe
3,000 feet 6" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe
500 feet 8" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe
54 Class 250 Short Pattern Fittings,
the total amount of the said contract to be EIGHTY EIGHT HUNDRED
FIFTEEN DOLLARS ARD ONE CENT ($8,815.01) and the said. American Cast
Iron Pipe 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 the STERLING ELECTRIC COMPANY OF
Minneapolis, Minnesota for the furnishing, in accordance with
specifications, of
150 - Class 3, 35 foot W. R. C. Poles
100 - Class 3, 50 foot W. R. C. Poles,
the amount of the bid per pole being $32.97 and $60.40 each,
respectively and the t-otal amount of the contract to be TEN
THOUSAND NI14E HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($10,970.50)
and the said Sterling Electric Company being one of the two
lowest responsible bidders."
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota t'hat the Honorable Common Council of the
said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to
pay the following salaries for the positions hereinafter mentioned
beginning as of April 1st 19559-
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Yearly gonthly
Chief Engineer $5880.00 $ 90.00
Supt. of Distribution 5800.00 490.00
Secretary 6624.00 55.2.00
1955
YYearrlly,
$6 3�+ 2. oo
6432.00
Monthly
$536.00
536. o0
7055.00
587.91"
The request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for approval of the
employment, effective July 18, 1955, of Mrs. Elizabeth Babcock Gall, R.N., as a
public health nurse at the beginning salary of $325.00 per month was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, their request was approved.
The request of the Board of Public Health & •Welfare "for approval of the
employment, effective July 18, 1955 of Miss Joyce M. Siems as a public health
nurse at the beginning salary of $310.00 per month was read and upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Tingley, their request was approved.
The Mayor's appointment of Virgil M. Elliott, 621 - 10th Avenue S. E.
to the Parking and Traffic Committee, :to replace Mr. Max Durand, who resigned, was
read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the Mayor's appointment was
approved.
The application of Marvel M. Kyle for appointment as Secretary to the
Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Heating Inspectors was read and upon motion by
Whiting, second by .Schroeder, the appointment was made as requested.
A petition for traffic control signal on 14th Street Northeast at the
intersection of 14th Avenue Northeast was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second
by. Whiting, the same was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police.
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The request of Lyle W. Gardner for leave of absence for two weeks
military duty was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, his request
was granted.
The request of the Union National Bank for change of collateral for
securities listed below was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on
file:
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IT. S. Treasury Bonds 1963 (dated 12-15-54) 22% Due 5-15-63 $50;,000.00
U. S. Treasury Bonds 1958 (dated 2-15-53) 22p Due 12-15-59 $100,000.00
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for construction of ,a sanitary
sewer and service connections on 9th Avenue Southwest; 112Street Southwest; 112
Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition in the amount
of $22, 003.28 for sanitary sewer and $9, 100.00 .for service connections was read
and ordered placed on file.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for widening of pavement and
construction of a curb and gutter o.n 6,th Avenue Southwest from 2nd Street S. W.
to a point 110 feet south in the amount of $1, 275.00 was read and ordered placed
on file.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of Leon
Joyce for grading of 9th Avenue Southwest; 114 Street Southwest; 112 Street
Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition be accepted at_the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and
upon motion by. Moody, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was approved.
The .recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of Leon
Joyce for base construction and bituminous surfacing on 9th Avenue Southwest; lli
Gtreet Southwest; 112 Street Southwest. and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First
Addition be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the b.id of
Doyle Conner for construction of a curb and _gutter on 15th Avenue Southwest from
7th Street Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's Addition be accepted at the
unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and
upon motion by Whiting, second.by Schroeder, ,the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley, Committee that the bid of
Leon Joyce for grading and surfacing on 15th Avenue Southwest from 7th Street
Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's Addition be accepted at the unit prices
bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessfm.l bidders was read, and upon motion
by Tingley, second by Whiting, the recommendation was. approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley and Sewer.Committees that
sanitary sewer, grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing be constructed
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was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was
tabled until after the hearing to- be held on July 18, 1955-
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the request to
extend 9th Street S. E. from 9th Avenue S. E. to a, point 267 feet east, be granted;
subject to the submission of an acceptable replat of this location was read and
upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was tabled until
after the hearing to be held on July 18, 1955-
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the City re -advertise for
bids for construction of a storm sewer in 9th Avenue Southwest; llj Street South-
west; 11� Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition was real
and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that all bids be rejected for
construction of a sanitary sewer in the east side of 15th Avenue Southwest from
7th Street Southwest to the south line of Dresbach's Addition and that the City
Engineer be authorized to construct the sanitary sewer by City Force Account was
read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the Rochester Fire
Department be instructed to draw up specifications and advertise for bids to be
opened July 18, 1955 for a six cylinder, four door station wagon for use in the
Rochester Fire Department was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Schwanke, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the Rochester Fire
Department be instructed to draw plans and specifications for a drill tower at
Station 02 and advertise for bids, to be opened July 18, 1955 was read -and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the recommendation w-as approved.
The recommendation of the Fire Committee that the Fire Committee of the
Rochester Common Council be instructed (with power to act) to employ an Architect
to prepare plans and specifications for Fire Station 43 -as per recommendations
passed by the Common Council December 21, 1954 was read and upon motion was approvql
`and the Fire Committee was given power to act.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee than the bid of The National
Cash Register Company for furnishing one accounting machine for use in the City
01•erk's office, in the amount of $4,465.00 be accepted and checks be returned- to
the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Zoning Board that the petition of Mohn & Hodge
Realtors -for permission to build one house on each of the following -described lots
be granted was read:
(1) The East
60 feet
of the
West 207 feet of the North 105 feet of
Lot 40,
Auditor's
Plat
"A"
(2) The East
60 feet
of the
West 267 feet of the North 105 feet of
Lot 40,
Auditor's
Plat
"A".
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A motion was made by Whiting, second by Schroeder, that the City Clerk be instructed
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to publish a notice to all persons interested in the variation to the Zoning
Ordinance, said hearing, to be held July 19, 1955• All voted in favor of the
motion except Alderman Moody, who voted "no".
The recommendation of the License Committee recommending the adoption
of the Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney granting a 15 year franchise
to the Northern Natural Gas Company to produce, manufacture, distribute and sell
gas in the present and future territorial limits of the City of Rochester and
that the Ordinance as prepared is basically the same as franchise Ordinance No.
609 with the exception of certain grammatical changes for clafification purposes
was read and. upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation was .
approved.
The application of Howard W. Swa.rts t.o install sewer and street
improvements at their own expense in Woodland Addition to the City of Rochester
in accordance with plans and specifications furnished us -by the City of Rochester
was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Moody, the same was referred to
the Street & Alley Committee and the. City Engineer.
The application of Edna M. Rubenstein for transfer of "On Sale" liquor
license No. 366 from 12 South Broadway to 311 First Avenue Southwest was read
and upon motion by Whiting, "second by Schwanke, the transfer was granted.
The application of Jack Rubenstein for a license to operate a bowling
alley (10 alleys) was read and upon moti.on by Schroeder, second by Tingley, the
license was granted.
The application of Jack Rubenstein for a non -intoxicating malt liquor
license (on sale 3.2 beer) was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Schwanke,
the license was granted.
The applications of Edna M. Rubenstein and Jack Rubenstein for license
to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
the licenses were granted.
The applications of Edna M. Rubenstein and Jack Rubenstein for license
to sell so"fi drinks were each read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley,
the license was granted.
The application for an Electrical Contractor's license df A. D. Mills
was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the license was granted.
The application of A. D. Mills for a Master Electrician's License was
read and upon motion -by Whiting, second by Schwanke, the license was granted.
The official bond of Lee E. Graham in the amount of $500.00 with the
Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety and the license bond of A. D. Mills
in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York were
each. read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the bondswere approved,
the surety thereon accepted and the bonds were ordered placed on file.
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Two contract bonds ,of.Doyle Conner in the amounts of $8,593.42 and
$3,241.00 with.the Western Surety Company as burety were each read and the same
were referred to the Mayor for his approval.
The reports f6r the month of June,.1955 of the Building Inspector shows
fees collected for building permits issued. $429.00; of the Electrical Inspector
showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $372.75; of. the Plumbing
Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits issued $993.25; of the
Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits $906.50 and showing
fees .collected for sign permits issued in. the amount of $59.63 were each read and
President Bach referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The report of the Clerk. of Idunicipal Court for the week ending. June 24,
1955 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1, 995.0.0 and civil fees
received $1.65 was read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of June, 1955 showing
fees collected for loads neighed in the amount of $126.95 was read and President
Bach referred the same to. the Finance Committee.
The following resolutions were each introduced and, read and President
Bach ordered the same placed on file;
Resolution accepting the bid of. The National Cash Register Company for
furnishing one accounting machine for use in the City Clerk's office. Upon motion
Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with Sterling Electric Company. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
P.esolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke!
resolution adopted.
Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board
setting salaries for Chief Engineer, Superintendent of Distribution and Secretary.
Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingled*, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids for a six cylinder, four door station wagon for
use in the Rochester Fire Department.
resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
Resolution ordering bids for a drill tower to be constructed at Fire
Station No. 2. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,.resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and.estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing on construction of a curb.and.gutter on 7th Avenue Southwest from
:Memorial Parkway to U. S. Trunk Highway No. 52. Upon motion by Moody, second by
Schroeder, resolution adopted.
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Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
land 2nd hearing on construction of a curb and gutter on llz Street S. if. from 7th
Avenue S. W. to the west line of Parkside Sub -Division. Upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering pl'ans•, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
land 2nd hearing on wideni-ng of 6th Avenue Southwest from 2nd Street Southwest to'a
point 111 feet south of the south line of 2nd Street Southwest. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,312.65 from the General Fund and $1,44g.61
from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Elk River Concrete Co., $790.00;
(Carlisle G. Fraser, $659. 61; Standard Oil Company, $2, 912.65 and Rochester Chamber
lof Commerce, $500.00. Upon motion by. Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution
jadopted.
Resolution appropriating $2, 719.15 fxom the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to C. M. Boutelle & Sons. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating .$7, 295.91 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
(Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4, 493.49 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to C. M. Boutelle & Sons. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,693.3g.from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to H. T. Earle & Son. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,109.84 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,_
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $13,394.30 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted. _
Resolution appropriating $3,813.36 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
Ipayment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $20,000.00 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment . made to Carlisle G.. Fraser. Upon motion by Schwanke, second byTingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1, 872. 55 from the P.I.R.-Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion.by Tingley, second by Whiting,
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Resolution appropriating $3, 139. 48 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $13,339.20 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $11,680.69 from the Permanent_Improvement Fund
and ordering payment made to Daniel M. Robbins, $715.39; Woodhouse Brothers,
$247.75 and C. C. Pagenhart, $10,717.54. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3,360.00 from the Fire Protection Fund,
$599.29 from the Police Protection Fund and $455.01 from the, Parking Meter Fund
and ordering payment made to George Davis, Treasurer, $3,360.00; Universal Motors,
Inc., $344. 29; Arnold C. Anderson, $254.00 and Brinek-Solberg, $455. 01. Upon
motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting change of collateral given by.the Union National
Bank of Rochester, Minnes.ota. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Leon Joyce for grading 9th Avenue S. W. 11
Street S. W.; 112 Street S. t'T. and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, res.olution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Leon Joyce_ for base construction and.
bituminous surfacing of 9th Avenue. S. if.; 114Street S. W.; 112 Street S. W. and
Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by
Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Doyle Conner for construction of a curb and
gutter on 15th Avenue Southwest from 7th Street Southwest to the south line. of
Dresbach's Addition. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution. accepting bid of Leon Joyce for grading and surfacing of 15thl
Avenue Southwest from 7th Street Southwest to the south Line of Dresbach's Additiol
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,.resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specif.icati.ons and ordering bids for.
construction of a sanitary sewer and service connections in 9th Avenue S. W.; 11i
Street S. W.; 111- Street S. W. and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition.
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a storm sewer in 9th Avenue S. W.; 11j Street S. W. ; 112 Street
S._W. and Memorial Parkway in,Baihly's First Addition. Upon ;motion by Moody,
second by Schroeder, resolution. adopted.
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Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of sanitary sewer and service connections -in 15th Avenue Northeast
and'15th Street Northeast in Woodland Addition. Upon motion by Schroeder;
second by Schwanke, resolution -adopted:
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing in 15th
Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast'in Woodland' Addition. Upon motion by
Schwa'nke, second by Tingley,' resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a storm sewer in 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast
in Woodland Addition. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
The following claims were each read.,,and..upon,'motion by Schroeder,
second by Schwanke,,the same were 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: Herman Zincke, $23.20; Louis Hemker, $154.15;
Wm. D. Meyers, $46.40; Ray Bowers, $10.00; The Kahler Hotel, $38.20; Bernard G.
Mayou, '$10.00; Earl L. Kidd, $10.00; Clark A. Tuttle, Sr., $10.00; Vern Day,
$10.00; Wayne Cunningham, $10.00; Walter B. Fratzke', $10.00; Arthur E'. Driscoll,
$10.00; Marion Schleiff, $10.00; John M. Hennessey, $10:00; Stanley C. Mohn,
$10.00; James C. Thompson, $10.00; Edward J. Armit, $10.00; Fred L. Sauer, $10.00;
W. J. Zwelf el, $10.00; Ruth- E. Godfrey, '$10.00; Chas. Sawdey, $10.00; Joe Sender,
$10.00; Haven H. Hodge, $10.00; Fred W. Schuster, $10.00; Donald Martig, $10..001
Wm. E. Suk, $10.00; Raymond E. Karvel, $10.00; Theo. F. Franke, $10.00; Lynn
Dunca.nson, $10.00; Garfield Kreter, $10.00; Clara LaVan, $5.00; Edmund T. McCoy,
$5.00; Alvin C. Fratzke, $5.00; Riess G. Stuhler, $5.00; Ernest A. Hodge, $5.00;
Donald L. Grue, $5.00; R. P. Kohn, $5.00; Glenn C. Jones, $5.00; Albert F. Pries,
$5.00; International Business Men's Corp., $40.50; Mrs. Robert Mensing, $44.00;
Finance and Commerce, $7. 50; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $5.65; Thomas Moore,
Register of Deeds, $9.25; Marvel M. Kyle, $101.25; C. A. Cottingham, $8.00;
Chicago Great Western• Ry. Co., $13.09; National Institute of Municipal Officers,
$62.50; R. V. Ehrick, $16.00; Richard E. White, $20.00; Rochester Plumbing &
Heating, $141.11; C. A. Armstrong, $19.75; Jack Rubenstein, $50.00; Garnet
Spring, $99.46; Woodhouse Broehters, $31. 25; Launderaid, $8.40; Lyon' Gas'
Appliance Company, $129.50; Alexander Auto Electric, $4.50; Firestone Stores,
$2. 00.
From• th'e Street & Alley Fund: Herman Zincke, $33.35; Wm. D. Meyers,
$62.=35; Consolidated Steel & Supply Company, $65.30; Firestone Stores, $141.70;
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E. J. Vonch, $14,56; Standard Oil Company; $68.98; California' Brush Co., $131.04;
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J: I. Holcomb Mfg. Company, $49.35; Public Works Equipment Company, $14.10;
Ed Mahoney, $34.46; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete. Company, $23.65.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Kenneth.Stoltenberg, $73.30; Curtis L.
Eittreim, $155.76; The Seagrave Corporation, $50.10; E. J. Klampe Co., $19.75;
National Fire Protection, $24.25; Adair Electric Company, $10.10; Gopher Welding
Supply, $24.80; The Model Laundry, $13.69; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00.
From the Sewer Fund: The Eimco Corporation, $49.36; Merchants'Chemical
Co., $143. 3 5; National Bushing. & Parts, $9. 55; Monson Dray Line, Inc., $3.07; E. B.
Bal l o u, - ' $ 2-5. 26.
From the P arking Meter Fund: Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Co., $40.00.
From the Police Pr.ote.ction Fund: City Cafe, $152.60; Olmsted Medical
Group, $55.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $.75; Postier & Eggers Co., $4.00; The
Kruse Company, $29.05; Flom's Standard Service, $39.25; Blickle's, $2.00; The
Camera Shop, $14.20-; Rochester Sewing Machine Company, $10.00;" Erickson Bros.,
$2.90; J. C. Penney Company, $9.96; Hyatt Frost, $22.50; Andrew J. McCrudden,
$22.50; Lee Grahm, $7.00; Harry Stai, $22.50; Joseph McDermott,, $22.50; Eugene
Row•ekamp, $6.25; Melvin J. Mertz, $22.50; James P. Ryan, $6.25; Robert D. Miller,
$22.50; Richard McDermott, $22.50•; Dean F. Lent, $22.50; Wm. Cunningham, $22.50;
Marion C. Visser, $22.50; Rex Waldron, $22.50; Gerald Kinglsey, $22. 50; Byron If.
Bruesek, $22.50; James Paine, $6.25;: James R. Lehnherr, $6.25; Douglass A.
Krueger, $6.25;. Thomas Sla.tterly, $22. 50; Roy C. Lovejoy, $22. 50; Arthur N. Muelle
$22.50; Carlton Anderson, $22.50; Axel W. Moberg, $22.50; Law.rence McNee, $22.50;
Arnold Anderson, $22.50; Lavern Lind, $22.50; Arnold K. Mork, $22.50; Charles
Campbell, $22.50; Lynn D. Peeler, .$22.50; Dallas P. Nield, $22.50; Arnold M.
Nelson, $22. 50; Albert J. Kos, $22. 50; Clark A. Tuttle, Jr., $22. 50; Donald Kerr,
.$22.50; Henry Mewhorter, -$22. 50; Duane F. Rasmussen, $22. 50; Merlin. Mewhorter,
$22.50; Guy E. Barnes, $22.50; Carl J. Briese, $22.50; Kenneth If.. Link, $22.50;
Raymond Wagoner, $22.50; H. ri. Fitzpatrick, $22.50; Hilman Vang, $22.50; George
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Rohde, $22.50; Donald Crowe, .$22.50; Earl Seabright, $22.50; Robert Radam, $22. 50;
James J. Macken, Jr., $22.50; Eldin Holtorf, $22. 50; Forest Higgins, $6.25; Lavern
Schuchard, $6.25; Richard Nietz, $22.50 and Service Equipment Company, $18.00.
Mayor McQuillan presented. Mrs. G. W. Ellis -of 115 - 4th Avenue N. W.
who stated that she had a rooming house on the East side of 4th Avenue and since
there was no parking on her side of the street she was not getting any business,
and requested that the Council make some change in the parking. Mayor McQuillan
stated that he understood there was some thought to pushing the curb back, and he
iUt the Council should take some action. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated
that the East side of 4th Avenue could not be widened but that the West side could
be widened about 5 or 7 feet. A motion was then made by Alderman Whiting, second
by. Alderman Schroeder, instructing the City. Attorney to prepare a -resolution
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ordering the widening of a part of 4th Avenue Northwest under Council procedure.
All voted in favor of the motion.
The claim.of Robert E. Rodgers for removal of a tree stump on his
property at 607 - 7th Avenue S. E. was again discussed by the Council. Alderman .
Whiting moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. Rodgers that the
Council would pay $90.00 to compensate for.loss of the tree and that the Council
would assume no responsibility for removal of the stump. Alderman Schroeder
seconded the. motion and all voted in favor, thereof.
Alderman Whiting stated that he had received a call from. Mrs. C. Leslie
Gray of•212_--gth Avenue Southwest requesting that the Council consider changing
the "no parking" on the East side of 9th Avenue S. W. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by 'Tingley, the matter was referred to the Police Committee and.the Chief
of Police.
President -Bach called a recess at 5:00 o'clock P. M.
President Bach called the meeting to or.der at 5:35 P. M. at_ which time
Alderman Anderson .was present.
A motion - was made by Alderman Vhixing, second, by Alderman .Schroeder, that
Mr. frank Benjamin be. offered the. sum of $1, 500•.00. in full and complete
compromised settlenent'for damages alleged .to have been sustained by him. as the
result .of relocating the grade on 19.th Avenue Southwest and that -the. City, Clerk
be instructed to tr.a.nsmi.t this as. the fIna.l. offer to Mr. Ben jam in.• All voted in
fa.v.or of the motion.
The following re.solutions were each introduced and. read; and President
Bach .declared the same .duly passed and adopted,:
Resolu.tion fixing the salary of the .Judge of Municipal Court at the
sum of $6,900.00 per year for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by .Moody,, and upon roll. call and all. voting in favor thereof., resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of
cost a-nd 2nd .hearing on const-ruction of a water main in 15th ,Avenue Northeast and
15th S.treet Northeast in Woodland Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by
Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a water main in 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast
in Woodland Addition. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of
cost and 2nd hearing on construction of a water main in 9th Avenue Southwest;
11W Street Southwest; 112 Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's
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First Addition. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a water main in 9th Avenue Southwest; 111 Street Southwest; 111
Street Southwest and Memorial Parkway in Baihly's First Addition. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution amending -resolutions adopted on April 4, - 1955 and May 2, 1955
ordering curb and gutter on 2nd Street-N. E. from llth Avenue to loth Avenue N. E.
Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.`
Resolution ordering -construction of a sidewalk on the north side of
14th Street No-rtheast from 1st to 3rd Avenue Northeast. Upon motion by Tingley,
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second resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the parking resolution. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing exchange of land in Cummings Addition between
the City of 'Rochester and the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran- School. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Tingley, and upon roll call Aldermen Anderson, Moody and
Schwanke voting "no" and Aldermen Schroeder, Tingley, Whi-ting and President Bach
voting in favor thereof, resolution adopted.
Resolution to improve 6th Avenue Southwest by widening the pavement
from 2nd Street Southwest to a point 111 feet south of the south line of 2nd
Street Southwest. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted
Resolution ordering a first hearing on the widening on the West side of
4th Avenue Northwest from 1st Street Northwest to 2nd Street Northwest. Upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Alderman Schroeder, Chairman of the Sewer.: MXXXXXg Committee, verbally
reported that the said Committee had met with Mr. Edward Ranfranz, an employee at
the Sewage Treatment Plant, Mr. Walter C. Hogenson, Superintendent and Mr. C. A.
Armstrong, City Engineer, in regard to the salary of the said Mr. Ranfranz and
after discussing the -matter the said committee recommended that the salary of Mr.
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Ranfranz remain the same as set before, $2,700.00. Upon motion by Anderson,
second by Whiting, the recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the salary be
left as set by resolution u-as approved.
An Ordinance granting to the Northern Natural Gas Company, a Corporation
(Operating as Peoples Natural Gas Division), its successors and assigns, a non-
exclusive franchise to produce and manufacture and. to us'e the streets, alleys,
and other public places for the transmission, distribution and sale of gas and
prescribing theterms and conditions of such franchise, was given its first reading
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, and upon roll and all voting
in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second
reading.
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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 second reading.
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Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, 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 Schroeder, that the said ordinance be
adopted as
read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the
said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Schwanke stated that the Dog Catcher had contacted him in
regard to
the expense and use of his truck.. A motion was made, by Schroeder,
second by
Whiting, that the Public Grounds Committee meet with the Dog Catcher
and bring
in some recommendation in regard to the use and expense of his truck.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Anderson, the meeting was adjourned
until 7; 30
o'clock P. M. on .July 19, 1955.
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