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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 August 1, 1955.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, Moody,
Schroeder, Schwanke, and Whiting. Absent: Alderman Tingley.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Anderson, the minutes of the meetings of
July 18th and July 21, 1955 were approved.
Mr. Howard Smith of the Rochester Building Trades Council, was present
and stated that he felt the Council should delay the third reading of the Ordinance
granting a franchise to the Peoples Natural Gas Company until further study could
be made. Mr. Bert J. Alexander Jr. wa's also present and requested that the Council
publish the proposed ordinance so it could be studied before it is adopted. After)
hearing those present a motion was made -by Whiting, second by Schroeder, that the
third reading of the ordinance granting a franchise to Peoples Natural Gas Company
be postponed and the City Clerk was instructed to publish the proposed ordinance
in the paper. All voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Arnold C. Anderson, Mr. Harry Stai and Mr. Hilman Yang, employees of
the Police Department,• were present and stated- that they had been promoted and were
receiving only 95% of the salary set for the job and felt they should receive
100%. The Employment Policy -of the Bity of Rochester states that employees
promoted or upgraded shall draw 95% of the established salary for the first six
months but they did not feel this should apply to' the Police Department, other
employees in the Police Department previously promoted had received the full 100%.
A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Whiting that the Employment Policy be
amended to exclude paragraph 3. under I. Promotions and Entrance Salaries, and that
the salaries of these three men be corrected. All voted in favor of the motion.
A motion was then made by Whiting, -second by Schroeder, instructing the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution deleting paragraph 3. under,I. Promotions
and Entrance Salaries. All voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Harold E. Kamm, Manager of Industrial Opportunities, Inc., was
present and stated this his organization was dedicated to creating more job
operations for male employees in Rochester. He stated their organization had an
extensive program planned and would keep the Council informed of their activities.
After hearing Mr. Kamm, Alderman Whiting made a motion instructing the City Attorne
to draft a resolution recognizing- the work of the organization. Alderman Schroeder
seconded the motion and all voted in favor of the same.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for the
following hearings:
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First hearing on construction of a sanitary sewer in 3 rd Avenue Northwest
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from 14th Street Northwest to a point 76 feet north of the south line of Outlot 4,
Northern Addition. Mr. Paul Thede and four other residents in that area were
present and urged that the project be completed as soon as possible.
First hearing on construction of a water main in the extension of 9th
Street Southeast to a point 267 feet east of 9th Avenue Southeast. There was no
one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on widening 4th Avenue Northwest from ist Street Northwest
to 2nd Street Northwest and to construct curb and gutter on the west side of 4th
Avenue Northwest at the new location. There was no one present wishing to be
heard.
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President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for the following projects:
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Southwest from
Memorial Parkway to U. S. Trunk. Highway No. 52. No bids were received.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 111 Street Southwest from
7th Avenue Southwest to the west line of Parkside Sub -Division. No bids were
received.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Street Southeast from
the bridge to loth Avenue Southeast. No bids were received.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from
llth to 14th Avenue Northeast. No bids were received.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter oh 12th Avenue Southeast from
4th Street Southeast to Mayo Hun. The bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the amount
of $3,685.30 was received and opened and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,
the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for
tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a water main in 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th
Street Northeast in Woodland Addition. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser in the
amount of $6,969.95 was received and opened and upon motion by Whiting, second by
Schwanke, the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City
Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for furnishing school crossing signals at Washington School Area.
The bid of H & H Electric Company in the amount of $3,250.00 was received and
opened and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Anderson, the same was referred to
the Police Committee and Chief of Police for tabulation and report.
The request of Morey's Bar & Cafe, Inc. for permission to sell 3.2 beer
on August 7, 1955, during the American Legion Convention, was read and upon motion
by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the same was referred to the Chief of Police and
the City Attorney.
A resolution authorizing exchange of land in Cummings Addition between
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the City of Rochester and the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church adopted by the
Common Council on July 5, 1955 and vetoed by the Mayor on July 7, 1955 was read
together with the following veto message by the Mayor:
"Honorable Members of the Common Council
City of Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I am returning herewith the resolution passed by your honorable
body, conveying certain lots ;which comprise a portion of Kutzky
Park and which is approximately 3.2 acres of improved land to the
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for 1.4 acres of unimproved
land located just East of the aforesaid park property on an equal
exchange basis.
I have vetoed this resolution because, I feel there is no need for
the City l s acquisition of the church property for right of way
purposes --specifically for the widening of 5th Street Northwest
between Sth Avenue Northwest and llth Avenue Northwest.
There. can be no denial that this would be the first',step in the
completion of a proposed Super -Highway through Northwest Rochester,
which would necessitate the removal of six or seven .blocks of
residences at a cost of approximately Four Million Dollars.to the
taxpayers.
Any extension of a highway East of llth Avenue Northwest would be
absolutely unwarranted in my opinion-- and could never be financed
by a bond issue submitted to a vote of the people.
Slice most of the members who voted for this exchange of property
have admitted that few of us will live long enoughto see the next
step in the completion of the proposed Highway --and because of the
remote possibility of there ever being any need for the city to
acquire the church property even if the Highway became a reality--
I cannot approve this resolution.
Respectfully,
/s Claude H. McQuillan
Mayor of Rochester"
President Bach then called for a vote, and upon roll call Aldermen Anderson,
Moody, Schroeder, Schwanke and President Bach voting "no" and Alderman Whiting
voting "aye", the resolution was not adopted.
The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read and
upon motion by Whiting, second by Schwanke, action on same was 'deferred until later
In the meeting:
"Mayor Claude H. McQuillan and
Members of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
It has been brought to our attention that private interests are
bidding for a portion of the cemetery property north of the presently.
used cemetery and south of the right-of-way of the new Seventh Street
northeast extension. We are writing you at this time to urge that you
take whatever steps necessary to procure this property along with*the
balance of the unused cemetery property for park purposes.
As you undoubtedly know, Silver Lake Park has become a mecca for
tourists as well as for people of Rochester and surrounding areas, and
its usage is growing tremendously. We feel that while this park is
very popular in its present dimension, this populatity will wane in the
near future unless we can acquire additional room to relieve the congestion
there. Not only do we need to relieve .the congestion there, but we must
provide a more suitable park, with a larger variety of amusements, for
the future population of this fast-growing city. Silver Lake Park, with
its present boundaries, cannot be developed to take care of that future need
This cemetery property is the only opportunity to expand the size
and facilities in this park. Consequently, we feel that it is
imperative that it be acquired at any .cost.
Very- respectfully,
THE BOARD OF PARK C OMM I S S I-ONERS
Albert J. Toddle, President
L. R. Beason, Secretary
Claude Bremer, Commissioner
Phil H. Lampman, Commissioner"
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The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read
and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the City Attorney was instructed
to draft the necessary amendment to the ordinance:
"Mayor Claude H. McQuillan and
Members of the Common Council
Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
Ordinance No. 129, Section 4 of the "The Ordinance, City of
Rochester" provides as follows:
.... no person shall swim or bathe in the Zumbro River
or in any creek within the limits of the City of
Rochester, between the hours of six o'clock in the
morning and nine o'clock in the evening: Any person
violating the provisions of this section shall, upon
convication, be punished by a fine....."
Ordinance No. 205, section 16, stipulates that:
•"u...no person shall bathe in the waters of any
park, except in places designate& by the Board...."
These two ordinances say nothing about wading, and we are
apprehensive that some child might be hurt or even drown
while wading in the streams. Also, we have &rouble with
boys wading in the Zumbro River to retrieve golf balls, and
under the present ordinance it is impossible to curtail
these activities.
We ask that,you amend each of these ordinances to read:
"No person shall swim, bathe or wade in the waters
of the Zumbro River or any creek."
We feel that this amendment may save us embarassment in case
of an accident and certainly will help to correct the nuisance
that exists at our golf course.
Yours respectfully,
/sL. R. Benson, Secretary"
The request of Dr. Raymond L. Brown that he be given a reserved
"patient unloading zone" in front of his place at 924 - 2nd Street Southwest
was,read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the same was referred
to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police with power to act.
The request of 0. W. Haling that the City pay $230,00 in taxes to
clear the title to effect the transfer of the Weih-Braun farm was read and
upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, his claim was denied.
A letter from the Minnesota Department of Health enclosing a copy
of the report of the Municipal Water Supply Section covering an examination of
plans on water main extensions in Baihly's First Addition was read andthe same
was ordered placed on file.
A summons and complaint of Laura Miller, plaintiff vs City of Rochester,
defendant, in the amount of $35,313..50 was read and upon motion by Schwanke,
second by Whiting, the same was referred ,to the City Attorney.
The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for construction of a curb
and gutter on 12th Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to Mayo Run in
the amount of $6, 796.95 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on
f ile.
The resiganation of C. R. Jensen from the Board of Zoning was read
and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, the resignation was accepted
and the City Clerk was instructed to draft a letter of appreciation to Mr.
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The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was 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 qnd is hereby requested to authorize the said
Board to enter into a contract with BEMEL AUTO PARTS, INC., for
the sale to them of approximately six tons of junk copper wire
at a price of $.3565 per pound, the said Bemel Auto Parts, Inc.
being the highest responsible bidder."
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The recommendation .of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of C.M.
Boutelle & Sons be accepted at the unit prices bid for concrete work for curb ands
gutter on 12th Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to Mayo Run and that
checks be :returned to the unsuccessful bidders, and that the City Engineer be
authorized to do the street repair work on this job by City Force Account basis
was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, the re.commendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Water Committee that the bid of C. G. Fraser
for construction of a water main in 15th Avenue and 15th Street Northeast in
Woodland 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 Anderson,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police that
the bid of H & H Electric Company in the amount of $3,250.00 for furnishing and
Installing school signals at Washington School Area on llth Avenue Northwest
at 12th Street Northwest and on loth Street Northwest at loth Avenue Northwest be
accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the recommendatic
was approved..
The recommendation of the Survey Committee and the Building Inspector
that the plans and specifications for the St. John's. Church and Convent, to be
constructed at 11 - 4th Avenue Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota, be -made to comply
with Ordinance #599 (building code of the City .of Ro.chester), was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the- recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Survey Committee and the Building Inspector
that section 3 paragraph 2 of Ordinance #559 (El6c.tric.al Code): be amended to
read as follows was read:
"All services shall be no less than 100 Amperes with a 1j" inch
rigid iron conduit or steel tubing. Any and all residence
services which have been damaged by fire shall be required to
be replaced with standard residence service."
A motion was then made by Whiting, second by Schroeder, that the recommendation
be approved in principle and the Survey Committee, the Building Inspector and the
Public Utility Department were instructed to prepare an ordinance to include
these necessary changes. All voted in favor of the motion.
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A letter from the Rochester Olmsted County Safety Council requesting a
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donation for the work of the Rochester Olmsted County; Safety Council and also
enclosing a rundown on what is' done with the money that is -donated to the Safety
Council was read'. A motion was made by Whiting, second.by Moody, that the Council
contribute the amount of $300.00. All voted in favor of the motion.
A petition signed by T. H. Johansen to have Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Ire-
land's Addition changed from a residential zone to a commercial zone was read
and upon motion by Anderson, second by Schroeder, the same was referred to the
Zoning Board.
A petition signed by Gerhard Betcher for construction of a sanitary sewer
and water service connections in 3rd Avenue Northeast, 4th Avenue Northeast and
18th Street Northeast in Greenway Subdivision was read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second' by Moody, the same was referred to the Sewer and Water Committees and the
City Engineer.
A petition signed by Joe Gores for construction of a sanitary sewer and
water service connections in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in
Jefferson Slopes Second Addition was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by
Whiting, the same was referred to the Sewer and Water Committees and the City
Engineer.
The application of G. John Thumann for a license to sell soft drinks was
read,and upon motion by, Schwanke, second by Moody, the license was granted.
The application of Ralph A. Graen for an "Off -Sale Liquor License"
(same to be a transfer of the license issued to First National Bank of Rochester,
special Administrator, estate of Ralph M. Graen, deceased) was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the license was granted.
The surety bond of Ralph A. Graen in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Western Surety Company as surety was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Moody, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same was ordered
placed on file.
The contract bonds of C. 0. Pagenhart in the amount of $3,126.00 with
the Seaboard Surety Company as s ur ety; Doyle Conner in the amount of $3, 083. 77
with the Western Surety Company as surety and Carlisle G. Fraser (4) in the
amounts of $16,Og1.60; $17,405.62; $11,130,00 and $26,75g.68 with the Federal
Insurance Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to the
Mayor for his approval.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal. Court for the week ending
July 22, 1955 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,296.00 and
civil fees received $1.90 and for the week ending July 29, 1955 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected $1,752.25 and civil fees received $5.05 were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered
the same placed on file.
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showing fees collected for building permits issued in the amount of $1,591,00; of
the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued in
the amount of $144.25; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heati
permits issued in the amount of $662.25; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees
collected for plumbing permits issued in the amount of $606.00; and showing fees
collected for sign pe_rmit_s issued $20.10 we.re each read and President Bach
referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same, duly passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons for construction of a
curb and gutter on 12th Avenue Southeast from 4th Street Southeast to Mayo Run.
Upon motion by Anderso_n,, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle_ G. Fraser for construction of a
water main in 15th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Woodland Additio%
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of H 6: H Electric Company for furnishing school,
crossing signals at Washington School Area. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by
Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing on construction of a.sanitary.sewer in 3rd'Avenue Northwest from
14th Street Northwest to a point 76 feet north of the south line of Outlot 4,
Northern Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications., profile and estimate of cost]
and 2nd hearing on construction of a water main in the extension of 9th,Street
Southeast to a point 267 feet east of 9th Avenue Southeast. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with Bemel Auto Parts, Inc. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $494.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser, $234.00 and Neenah Foundry Co., $260.00.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted, -
Resolution appropriating $3,094. S5 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Doyle Conner Company.
Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Resolution appropriating $3,471.36 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2, 595.36, from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
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payment made to H. Z. Earle & Son. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,669.35 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,692.96 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 $25,636.4T from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $12, 432.64 from the P.•I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fras-er. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $49.00 from the Street & •Alley Fund and $221.25
from the Sewer.Fund and ordering payment made to Viker & Sorenson. Upon motion
by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,172.16 from the General Fund and $694.96
from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Mrs. Wm. Peters,
$224.00; Standard Oil Company, $949.16 and Universal Motors, Inc., $694.96. Upon
motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1, 500.00 from the General Yund and ordering
payment made to Frank P. and Lillian C. Benjamin and the Olmsted County Building
& Loan Association, Rochester, Minnesota. Upon motion by Moody, second by
Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for
construction of a curb and gutter -on 112 Street Southwest from 7th Avenue South-
west to the west line of Parkside Sub -Division. Upon motion by Schrodder,
second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids - for
construction of a curb and gutter on 7th Avenue Southwest from Memorial Parkway
to U.- S.- Trunk Highway No. 52. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
The following -claims were read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Moody, 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: Charles H. Dornack, $71.33; Claude H.McQuillan,
$15.00; Thomas A. Moody, $15.00; A. G. Whiting, $15.00; F. R. Finch, $9.00;
Elfreda Reiter, $6.00; Larry Lentz, $18.00; Rochester Wood Specialties Company,
$12. 57; F. R. Finch, City -Clerk, $69.00; Herman Zincke, $5.80; Louis Hemker,
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$155.70; Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $4. 50; Bellkato Company, $17.73; ; Tom
Moore, Register of Deeds, $50.00; The American City Magazine, $4,00; Clerk of
Municipal Court, $11.96; Maxine Duell, $101.25; Jack Elliott,'$5,00; Paul Planiz,
$48.38; Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., $12.70; H. A. Rogers Company, $19.25;
Robert E. Rogers, $90.00; Marchant Calculators, Inc., $2. 50; Minneapolis Blue
Printing Company, $49.44;' Peoples Natural Gas Company, $3,33; Railway Express Co.,
$5.88; Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $29.35; Whiting Press, Inc., $82.05; quality
Printing Co., $72.99; Ace Hardware, $11.75.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Milo Zincke, $49.30; Herman Zincke,
$49.30; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $5.63; Standard Oil Company, $50.75; Great
Stuff Products, 'Inc., $11.19; 0 & B Shoe Store, $29,90; Rochester Maintenance
Supply Co., $2.95; Central Engineering Company, $166.76; National Bushing & Parts,
$6.03; 'Socony Vacuum Oil Co., $35.40; Rise Implement Company, $1.07;' Consolidated
Steel & Supply Company, $37.69; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc. , $620 49; T &. T Supply
Company, $1.14; Ace Hardware, $20.17; Anderson Radiator Service, $21.78.
From the Fire Protection Fund: Ace Hardware, $50. ;
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Service, $1.70; Pruetts, $23.98; S. M. Supply Company, $52.66; Fire & Safety,
Inc.', $73.99 and Kenneth Stoltenberg, $6.6.90..
From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas'Company, $3.23; Railway
Express Agency, $3.69; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $15.16; Leupold & Stevens
Instruments, $4.04; Fine Organics, Inc., $138.69; Ace Hardware, $27,92,
From the Park Improvement Fund: F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $20.50.
From the Parking Meter Fund: F. R. Finch, City Clerk, $37.89; Gopher
Stamp & Die Company, $34.07; Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Company, $44.50; Ace
Hardware, $1.69; Anderson Radiator Service, $.75.
From the Police Protection Fund: F. R. Finch, City`Clerk, $1.20;
Whiting Press, Inc., $4.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $9.50; Ace Sign Company,
$3.00; Reuben A. Rieck, $46.65; West Side Texaco Service, $2.90; quality Printing
Company, $31.05; H. C. Liepsner & Company, $6.12; Carl J. Briese, $49.80; Joe
McDermott, $24, 90; Ace Hardware Company, $6.90; Anderson Radiator Service, $1. 80.
A letter from Mr. E. M. "Bill" Barker of 424 - 20th Avenue Southwest
requesting that the City pay damages to his property caused when street
improvements were being made, in the amount of $1,532.00, was read. A motion was
made by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, that action on the claim of Mr. Barker be
deferred until the next meeting. All voted in favor of the motion.
A motion was made by Anderson, second by Schroeder, Mr. Calvin J. Haas
was reappointed as a member.of the Firemen's Civil Service Commission for a term
of three years. All voted in favor of themotion.
amending a resolution
Alderman Whiting introduced a resolution/establishing parking and
parking meter regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance No. 871, which was
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read. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof., President Bach declared the said resolution duly passed
and adopted.
Mrs. G. W. Ellis of 115 4th Avenue Northwest and her daughter,. Mrs.
Berg and son Dr. Ellis, were again present at the meeting in regard to the
widening of 4th Avenue Northwest from lot to 2nd Street., She stated that since
no parking had.been put on her side of the street she had gotten no roomers. and
requested that if the Council did not proceed with the widen.ing project that they
put the no parking on the other side of the street. A petition signed by six
assidents on 4th Avenue Northwest requesting that the Council take action to
rectify the unfair parking situation on 4th Avenue was also read. No action was
take a.
Mr.. George Pougiales, representing the Fullerton Lumber Company, presented
a petition to have a portion of the land owned by Fullerton Lumber Company annexed
to the City, said land being north of Assiss.i Heights and east of Highway No. 52.
He also presented a plat showing the portion they wished to have annexed. In the
plat of land the Fullerton Lumber Company had left out a one -lot wide strip on
the west side which would prohibit anyone from annexing any land to the west,
which the Council objected to. No action was taken and Mr. Pougiales withdrew
the petition and plat to discuss same further with the Fullerton Company.
Alderman Whiting brought up the matter of obtaining land from the
Cemetery Association for right-of-way purposes in connection with the proposed
7th Street Northeast from lot Avenue to llth Avenue Northeast. Also the letter
from the Park Board requesting that additional land be purchased from the
Cemetery Association for park purposes read earlier in the meeting was ggain
considered. Alderman Whiting stated that the Cemetery Association is asking
$27, 50b.00 for the 8 acresof land and an agreement that the purchaser construct
a chain length fence between "the cemetery and the land at' an approximate cost
of $2,800.00. He further stated that the Cemetery Association had been made an
offer by the Trinity Lutheran School for a portion of the said' land.' Alderman
Schjroeder recommended that the City condemn the entire area for road and park
purposes, the City Attorney was to check if cemetery land can be eondemned.
Alderman Whiting again brought up the matter of assessing the costs
for improvement of 3rd Avenue Southeast from the bridge to 4th Street Southeast,
The City Attorney recommended that the Street & Alley Committee'submit a
recommendation' showing the procedure of assessments.
Alderman Anderson stated that it had been called to his attention
that since a curb and gutter had been constructed the water was running down the
street and collecting at the intersection of 15th Street and 9th Avenue Northeast.
No action was taken.
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action to create an office of a Safety Inspector in the City of Rochester, who
would have responsibility for safety on streets and alleys, sidewalks and curbs,
signs above the streets, operation of city trucks, etc. Upon"motion by.Whiting,
second by Schroeder, the matter was referred to the Survey Committee. All voted
in favor ofthe motion except Alderman Moody, who voted Ono".
Upon motion. by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, the meeting was adjourned
until 7: 30 o'clock P. M. on August 15, 1955.
Deputy City Clerk
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