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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1955Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City. of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 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 September 6, 1955- President Bach called *the me et ing to order at 2: 00 o I clock P. M. , the following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, Moody, Schroeder, Schwanke, Tingley and Whiting. Absent: None. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, the minutes of the meetings of August 23rd and August 30th, 1955 were approved. President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for the following hearings: Second hearing on the 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. A'econd hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer in 3rd Avenue Northwest from loth Street Northwest to a point 76 feet north of the south line of- Outlot 4, Northern Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard and upon request by the City Engineer the hearing was continued until the next meeting. President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids on the following projects: Bids for the construction of a curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast. The bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $4,579.05 was received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder, sedon,d by Moody, the same was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report. Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Southeast from 6th to Sth Street Southeast. The bids of C. M. Boutelle & Son in the amount of $3,602.00; H. T. Earle Sr. in the amount of $3, 570.15 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $3, 675. 95 were each received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, the same were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report. Mr. Norman Kuyath was present and requested permission to build ahouse on a lot just east of 410 - 9th Street Northwest. The said lot is 53' X 1421 and has less than 4,000 square feet, which is less than the building code requires. He stated he felt there was room on this lot for the house he had planned and the said house would face on 4th Avenue Northwest. After discussing the matter a motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, seconded by Alderman Moody, referring the matter to the Council as a committee of the whole. All voted in favor of the motion. 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City .of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 -q 511 1 • 1 1 Mayor McQuillan brought up the matter of the sharp turn at 6th Avenue and llth Street Southwest where a -fatal accident had just occurred. -He stated there are many youngsters in this area, particularly from Parkside Addition, that have to cross 11-th Street Southwest to attend school, and the mothers are greatly concerned for the safety of the youngsters. He then presented the following petition which was read; "We feel that the intersection of Eleventh Street and Seventh Ave. creates a hazard for our children going and coming from school. Therefore, we would like to have a set of stop and go signal lights installed." Mrs. M. 0. Satrom 1119 - 7th Ave. S.W. Mrs. Norman J. guyath 1119 - 7th Ave. S. W. Mrs. Gordon A. Pearson 1112 - 7th Avenue S.W. Mrs. Fred L. Sauer 630 Memorakal Parkway Mrs. Edmund C. Burke 1104 - Sth Avenue S.W. Mrs. Paul Senstad 725Memorial Parkway Mrs. Lee Hargesheimer 1105 - Sth Avenue S.W. Mrs. Floyd Larson 1109 - Sth Ave. S. W. Mrs. J. L. Mahoney 1117 - 7th Ave. S.W. Mrs. Lyle Hughes 924 Memorial Parkway Mrs. R. V. Randall of. 611 Memorial Parkway and Mrs. J. A. Paulson of 610 - llth Street Southwest were present and each urged that some action be taken to correct the speeding and carless driving on this street, either by placing stop and go signals or whatever method necessary. Mrs. Max gjerner of 629 - llth Street S. W. also urged that stop and go signals be placed at this crossing. Mr. Norman guyath, who lives in Parkside Addition, also stated that he had seen much speeding and camless driving on this street. Dr. J. A. Paulson urged that something be done as soon as possible and he felt they should have some kind of flashing signal or stop and go signal instead of just stop signs. James J. Macken, Jr.'', Chief of Police, stated that he agreed that something should be'done and he felt through streets to the city limits lead to faster traffic, but as yet the best way to handle the situation had not been decided. He suggested trying stop signs, unmarked police cars or stop and go signals. Alderman Schroeder stated that no sign is any better' than its eforcement and that he thought possibly unmarked cars would help the situation some. He furtherstated that he felt we had outgrown the method of handling traffic and we should have a traffic department within the Police Depart- ment. Mayor McQuillan stated that he and Assistant Chief Nelson had viewed the situation last week and found that when going only 30 miles an hour with a turn like there is there it is very hazardous and he recognized the ,tremendous problem. Mayor McQuillan also stated that he felt something should be done at the crossing on 12th Street and 3rd Avenue Southeast. After further discussion on the matter a motion w,as made by Alderman Whiting, second by Alderman Anderson, that the matter of llth Street and 7th Avenue Southwest and also 12th Street and 3rd Avenue Southeast be referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of °Police for study and recommendation. All voted in favor of the moti-on. Alderman Moody, Chairman 0 of the Police Committee, assured those present that something would be done on thi; 51-2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., S e p t em be r 6. 19 55 matter immediately. Mr. Russell Ruegg and Mr;.Glenn Bundy, representing the Olmsted Community Ambulance Service, were present and requested that they be allowed to take over the ambulance service now given by the Police ambulance. They stated they had the proper. facilities and had .been taking calls from the Sheriff's office and the new community hospital. A motion was made.by Alderman Whiting, second by Alderman Tingley, that the matter of the advisiability of making some arrangement with the Olmsted Community Ambulance Service to take over the work of the police ambulance be referred to the Police Committee for investigation and study and report back to the Council. All voted in -favor of the motion. • Mr. Orrin Sparks was present and asked.permission to establish a bakery route in Southeast and Northeast Rochester, he plans to'purchase merchandise from a local bakery and deliver same on his route. He was informed that there was no restriction on an established route for delivering merchandise. The City Engineer's preliminary estimate for curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast in the amount of $3,'975.70 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The City Engineer's Preliminary Estimate for curb and gutter on 13th -Avenue Southeast from 6th to Sth Street Southeast, in the: amount of $3, 531.80 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. 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 and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into a contract with DONALD A. RANTHUM for the furnishing of all bhe labor, tools and materials necessary for the REPLACING OF WINDOWS AT THE HYDRO PLANT, in accordance with plans and specifications on file; the total amount of the said contract to be SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,900.00) and the said Donald A. Ranthum being the lowest responsible bidder." The request of the Board of Public Health & Velfa.re for permission to employ Miss.Diane Eaton as a records clerk at the beginning salary of $170.00 • per month, effective September 6, 1955 was read and upon motion by'Tingley, second by Whiting, their request was granted. The request of the Board of Public Health & Welfare for permission 'to employ Miss Evelyn Nappe, R.N., as a public health nurse at the beginning salary -of $340.00 per month, effective September 6, 1955, was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schwanke, their request was granted. A notice of a hearing on September 27, 1955 before the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter of the application of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company for permission to discontinue passenger trains numbers 5 and 6 operating daily between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturdays only was read and -ordered placed on file. Li Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 513 of the City of Rochester, Minn., S e Pt a mb e r 6. 19 5 5 1 r1 LJ 1 1 A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on the north side of 6th Street Southwest fronting on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Krofchalk's First Additio was read and upon motion -by Whiting, second by Moody, the same"was referred to thel Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer. A petition signed by B. W. Vogel to have Lot 3, Block 10, Sunnyside Addition changed from a residential zone to a commercial zone was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Moody, the same was referred to the Board of Zoning. A letter from the Rochester Cemetery Association submitting the followi resolution was read: BE IT and it is hereby resolved by the Trustees of the Rochester Cemetery Association that said trustees offer for sale to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain lands belonging to said Association lying north of Oakwood Cemetery proper. The lands hereby offered for sale is tentatively described as follows: All land now owned by the Rochester Cemetery Associaion which lies north of the following described line: Commencing on the east boundry of land owned by the Rochester Cemetery Association at a point which is 50 -feet south of the northwest corner of Outlot 1, Riess' Second Addition to the city of Rochester, thence running south 99 degrees 10 minutes west for a distance of 250 feet; thence runningsouth 72 degrees west for a distance of 109 feet; thence running north 72 degrees 30 minutes west for a distance of 1200 feet, more or less, to the west boundry of The Rochester Cemetery Association property. This offer shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. That it is the intent that the above described line should be south of Silver Creek, as it now flows thru the Rochester Cemetery Association property and that the line will be established by a survey and marked by the City Engineer and mutually approved by the City of Rochester and the Trustees of The Rochester Cemetery Association. 2. That upon request of either the City of Rochester or the Trustees of The Rochester Cemetery Association a fence shall be construc,ted.and maintained on the above described line. This fence shall be a No6 gauge - 2 inch mesh, 6 foot high galvanized chain link fence, with top rail and 3 strands of barbed wire. This fence shall be constructed and maintained by the City of Rochester and The Rochester Cemetery Association will share equally all costs of such construction and maintenance. 3. The consideration for the sale of the above described property and conditions shall be the sum of $30,000.00." a A motion was then made by Alderman Whiting, second by Alderman Tingley, instructs the City Attorney to draft a resolution accepting the offer of ;the Rochester Cemetery Association. Upon roll call all voted in favor of the motion. The following memorandum from the President of the Band and Music Entertainment Board was read and ordered placed on file: "Memorandum to Fred Finch,,City Clerk. Beginning Sept. 1., 1955 the Mayo Clinic is beginning to pay Harold Cooke directly $2500. annually to direct the various choral organizations of the City. These include many Clinic people. This amount will be deducted from the $4,000. paid to the Music Fund of the City. As of Sept. 1, please deduct a proportionate amount from the checks that you draw as salary for the direction of the various organizations. This leaves the payments from City funds to be applied for the direction of band and orchestra. All concerts including choral organizations will be free as usual. Is A. H. Sanford Pres, Band & Music Entertainment Board" The claim of George L. Spoo and Margaret G. Spoo in the amount of $1,000.00 for damage to their property was read and upon motion by Whiting, second 514 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 Schroeder, the same was referred to the City Attorney. A protest against the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of 12th Avenue Southeast south of 4th Street, signed by Mrs. Fred Zimmerman and Catherine Berg, was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the same was referred to the Council as a -committee of the whole. A statement of Engineering Services on the Airport Project together with monthly report and estimate of completed work were each read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, the same were approved. A letter from the City Clerk requesting the Council -to instruct him to request all Department Heads and Boards to submit their budgets for the fiscal • year beginning April 1, 1956 and ending March 3l, 1957, the said budget to be in the hands of the City Clerk not later than September 20, 1955, was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwaake, the City Clerk was instructed to request the said budgets. A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities submitting a schedule of regional meetings for the fall of 1955 was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file. A letter from the Minnesota Highway Department transmitting for the 28 approval of the Council, the plans and specifications for S. P. 550- 0 and S. P• 5503-06 which is located on T. H. 14 between 101 Avenue Southeast and 0.14 mile east of East corporate limits was read. After discussing.the matter a motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, second by Alderman Moody, authorizing the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer to meet with the Minnesota State Highway Department in St. .Paul to get the necessary revisions definitely established relating to this project, namely, a sidewalk on the north side of the present beltline bridge, revisions in widening of Bear Creek Channel and as to when the loth Street Southeast bridge would be removed. The following petition for annexation was read and the City Engineer was requested to make a sketch showing where the property was located: • "To the Honorable Common Council of the City of Rochester: We, the undersigned, being all the owners of the tract of land hereinafter described located in the County of Olmsted, State of Minnesota, which land abuts upon the City of Rochester, petition and make application to the Honorable Common Council of the City of Rochester, to have such property annexed to said City of Rochester, said property being described as follows; A part of the Northeast quarter (NEJ) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township One Hundred Seven North (107M), Range Fourteen West (R 14W) described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a. point on the North line of said quarter section which is 158.0 feet East of the Northwest corner of said quarter section; thence East along the North line of the quarter section a distance of 1069 feet, thence South a distance of 1247.0 feet, thence South 3 degrees S minutes East a distance of 939.0 feet, thence North 96 degrees 52 minutes East distance of 350 feet, thence South 3 degrees 9 minutes East a distance of 490_feet more or less to the South line of the Northeast quarter of Section 27, thence West along the quarter line to a point 460.0 feet East of the center of • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 515 of the City of Rochester, Minn.,— s e pt a mb e r 6, 19 5 5 1 1 • 1 Section 27, thence Northwesterly to a point which is 1140 feet North and 158.4 feet East of the center of Section 27, thence North to the place of beginning. And, A part of the Southeast quarter (SEA) of Section Twenty -Two (S22), Township One.Hundred Seven North (Tv107 N), Range Fourteen West (R14 W) described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of said quarter section which is 159.0 feet East of the Southwest corner of said quarter section; thence East along the South line of the quarter section a distance of 1069 feet, thence North a distance of 740 feet, thence South 64 degrees 33-minutes West a distance of 853.0 feet, thence West a distance of 297 feet more or less to a line parallel wo and 158.0 feet East of the West line of the quarter section, thence South to the point of beginning; and the West 158 feet of the South 375 feet of the SEJ of Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West; And, A part of the Northeast quarter .(NEI) of Section Twenty Seven (27), Township 107, Range 14 West described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Northeast quarter (NEI) of Section 27, thence east along the north line of the quarter a distance of 158.0 feet, thence south to a point which is 1140 feet north and 159.4 feet east of the center of Section 27, thence southeasterly to a point on the south line of the Northeast quarter (NEI) which is 460 feet east of the center of the section, thence west to the center of Trunk Highway 52-20 as now constructed, thence northwesterly along said highway centerline to its intersection with the west line of the Northeast quarter (NEI) thence north along the quarter line to the place of b.eginaing., _ Carl W. Elf ord Owners: Vivian J. Elf ord Fullerton Lumber Company, by John W. Wallace Its Vice Pres. James G. Butler, Its Secretary" The. recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that every effort be made to effect annexation of the Fullerton property into the City was read and .the same was ordered placed on file. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid for construction of a curb and gutter on 2nd Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast be rejected and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Whiting; second by Moody, the recommendation was approved and the Street & Alley Committee was authorized to negotiate with the bidder for better bid. The recommendation of the Street t Alley Committee that the bid of H.T. Earle, Sr. for construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Southeast from 6th to 9th Street Southeast be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the City Engineer be authorized to order topographic maps of 400 acre area north of 14 Street Northwest lying west of U. S. #62 for Planning Board purposes from the Marl Hurd Aerial Survey Company at a unit price of $7.00 per acre was read and upon motion by Sch wanke, second by Whiting, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police that L� 516 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., S e p t e mb e r 6, 19 5 5 � I the request of Universal Motors for a loading zone on First Avenue Southwest, in front of their premises be granted, and that.the City Attorney prepare the nec— essary resolution to make this change effective was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved. The application of Robert 0. Keehn for a Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Workers license was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, license was granted. The application of Mayo Priebe Jr. for a license to sell soft drinks was read and upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the license was granted. The application of Mayo Priebe Jr. for a license to sell cigarettes was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, the license was granted. The contract bonds of H. T. Earle & Son in the amount of $4, 599- 55 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $9,927.90 with the Western Surety Company as surety were each read and the same were referred to the Mayor for his approval. The report of Stanley F. Drips, Civil Defense Director, for the period of April 1, 1955 to August 1, 1955 was read and President Bach ordered the same placedon file. The report of the. City _Weighmaster for the month of August, 1955 showing fees collected for loads weighed in the amount of $66.40 was read and President Bach referred the same to the Finance Committee. The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending August 19, 1955 showing total criminal -fines and costs collected $1,300.00 and civil fees received $6.25; for the week ending August 26, 1955 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,179.74 and civil fees received $.25 and for the week ending September 2, 1955 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $937.00 and civil fees received $3.40 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President Bach ordered the same placed on file. The reports for the month of August, 1955 of the .Building Inspector showing fees collected for building permits issued $793.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $721.00; of the 'Plumbing Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits issued $6.00; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $206.50 and fees collected for sign permits issued $4.74, were each read and President Bach referred the same to the Finance Committee. was read: The following recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission "Hon. Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor and The Common Council of the City of Rochester Gentlemen; The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester recommends the adoption of the following "Proposed 1 • 1 • 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 5171 1 • 1 n LJ 1 Street Layout for Dr. Anderson and Mrs. W. A. Plummer Property". (Street layout attached). RE S OL UT I ON. BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and Zoning Commission considers this proposed -street to be necessary because 1). Dr. Anderson has submitted a petition to annex his property to the City, and 2). Mrs. W. A. Plummer is considering annexing her property to the City, and 3). The street would serve as access to all the properties affected,.and 4). Mrs. H. S. Plummer's house may some day become a public place demanding public access. Very sincerely, s/ Donald L. Grue Donald L. Grue, Pres. Planning and Zoning Commission" Dr. Howard Anderson was present and urged that the Council take some action on the street layout plan as soon as possible. After discussing the proposed street layout plan with Dr. Anderson, a motion was made by Alderman Whiting, -second by Alderman Moody, instructing the City Engineer to draw up a new plan centering the 60 foot roadway midway between the north line of Dr. Anderson's property and the quarry face and present same to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their approval. All voted in favor of the motion. A motion was made by Tingley, second by Schwanke, that the Council recess until 7:30 o'clock P. Id. President Bach called the meeting to arder at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , with all members being present. The following resolutions were each introduced.and read and President Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted: Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Donald A. 'Ranthum. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for construction of a water main in the extension of 9th Street Southeast to a point 267 feet east of 9th Avenue Southeast. resolution adopted. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,1 Resolution accepting bid of H. T. Eatle Sr. for construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Southeast from 6th to Sth Street Southeast. Upon motion) by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $3,674.58 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $29,309.99 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,621.20 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering 0 payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, 518 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 • resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $4,963.95 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering payment made to Doyle Conner Company. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $812. 50 from the Parking Meter Fund and order- ing payment made to H & N Electric Company. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,.resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $250.24 from the Parking Meter Fund and $219.29 from the Police Protection Fund.and ordering payment made to Gopher Stamp & Die Company $250.24 and Universal Motors, Inc., $219.29. Upon motion by Schroeder, • second by Schwanke, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $480.93 from tjxe Park Improvement Fund and $324.71 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $642.45 from the S & A Fund and $608.00 from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Northwestern Refining Co., $6112.45 and George R. Lewis Company, $608.00. Upon motion by T.ingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $3, 709.32 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering payment made to K. M. McGhie, $2,959.49; Doyle Conner. Co., $207.42; H. T. Earle & Son, $232.37 and C. M. Boutelle & Son, $130.04. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $7,166.65 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc., $1,450.00; Toltz, King & Day, Inc., $540.99; Park Department, $978.91; Standard Oil Company, $1,962.95 and Continental Oil Company, $2.433.90. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Resolution appropirating $3,132.50 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering • payment made to C. M. Boutelle & Sons. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $240.30 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Louis Hemker. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $2,255.05 Prom the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to Fire & Safety, Inc. $206.29 and Clements Chevrolet Company, $2,048.76. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating $490.54 from the General Fund, $1,430,61 from the S & A Fund; $11.70 from the Sewer Fund and $340.05 from the P.I.R. Fund and • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 5191 of the City of Rochester, Minn., S ep t e mb e r 6, 19 5 5 1 n U 1 • ordering payment made to 'Rochester Sand & Gravel Company. Upon motion by Tingley second by Whiting; resolution adopted. Resolution appropriating -$176.71 from the General Fund, $11.30 from the S & A Fund, $64.63 'f rom the Fire Protection Fund, $22.20 from the Sewer Fund and $196.75 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to N. k'. Bell Telephone Company: Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,, r esolut ion adopted; Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of 'a fire sub -station on 2nd Street Southwest. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted. Alderman Schroeder voted "no". Resolution appropriating $5,924.46 from the P.I.R. Fund and orddring payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser.' Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, reso-lution adopted. Resolution concerning Industrial Promotion in the City 'of Rochester. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted. Resolution abandoning the sanitary sewer project on 15th Avenue S. W. from 7th 'Street to the south line of Dres'bachis Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted. Resolution amending the Parking Resolution by'prohibiting parking on East Center Street between loth and llth Avenues. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. Resolution condemning certain land in Cummings Addition for street and park purpose's. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, .that the said resolution be adopted as read and upon roll call and Aldermen Anderson, Moody, Schroeder and Schwanke voting "no" and Aldermen Tingley'and Whiting and President Bach voting "aye" the resolution was not adopted. The following claims were :each read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Schwanke, the -same were approved and -the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants on the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly: From the General Fund: Bill Berg, $3.60; Everett Svensen, $3.60; Mrs. Wm. H. Peters, $1O9.00; Miller Davis Co. , $95. 51; The Town House, $19. 55; Tom Moore, Register of, Deeds, $16. 75; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $3.73; Clerk of Municipt Court, $46.00; Ed Ranfranz, $15. 00; - H. A. Rogers Co., $171.36; Borchert Ingersoll, j Inc., $12. S9; Richard E. White, $120.00; Chicago Great Western 'Ry. Co., $11.11; Paul Plantz, $30.00; C. A. Cottingham, $19.00; Wm.-L. .Burrows, $31.99; Minnesota Box and Lumber Co., $119.40; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $6.40; f onstruction Bulletin, $10.00; Maxine Duell, $113.75; H. Dornack & Son, $11,, 40; Eco, Inc., $66.66; Launderaid, $5.85; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $10.25; Larry Lentz, $19.50; Witte Transportation Co., $2.25; Rochester Maintenance Supply Co., $34.39; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $77.60; The Model Laundry, $6. g9; National Bushing & Parts, $9.96; Alexander Auto Electric, $13.18; Railway Express Agency, $4.11. 0 520 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 From the Street & Alley Fund: Bill Berg, $123.10; Everett Svendsen, $114.40; Herman Zincke, $94.15; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $5.13; Witte Transportation Co., $9.00; Walker Hardware, $4.00; Rosholt Equipment Company, $1.82; Standard Oil Co., $137.32; National Bushing & Parts, $9.74; The Pure Oil Co. , $69.88; Eco, Inc., $92.63; Gene Phillips, Inc., $65. 59; Gopher Welding Supply, $70.30; Alexander Auto Electric, $3.20; Teco, Inc., $26.65; General Trading go., $34.62; Railway Express Agency, $3.29; Cities Service Oil Co. $83.44; From the Fire Protection Fund: Witte Transportation Co., $2.25; Gopher Welding Supply Co., $8.40; Bergstedt Paint Co., $1.45; Fullerton Lumber Company, $17.56; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co. , $6.16; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $73.15; Standard • Foundry Co., $24.50; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $64.40; Railway Express Agency, $4.08; Pruetts, $12. 43; General Trading Co., $15. 56; The Model Laundry, $84.34; S. M. Supply Co., $176.50; Rochester Soft Water Service, $8.00; Scharf Auto Supply, $20.68. From the P. I. R. Fund: Doyle Conner Co., $115.01; Doyle Conner Co., $130.13; Doyle Conner Co. , $195.53; C. M. Bout elle & Sons,. $158. 58; C. M. Boutelle & Sons, $129.63. From the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas, $4.05; H. Dornack & Son, $7.00; General Trading Co., $1. 51; S. M. Supply Co., $14. 85; Carlisle G. Fraser, $27.00; Viker and.Sorenson, $82.50; John Sggenberger, $1.00; Dieter Paper and Marine Supply, $2.1:5; Geo. T. Walker and Company, $66.95; Continental Oil Co., $63. 40; What . Cheer Clay Products, $62.60; Bigelow and Hain Garage, $9. 70. From the Parking Meter Fund: Modern Floor Covering, $15. 75; Bergstedt Paint Co. , $5.12. From the Police Protection Fund: Minit Car Wash, $23.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $4.25; Postier and Eggers, Inc.. $99.02; Reuben A. Rieck, $40.00; Harry S. Stai, $24.90; Carl J. Briese, $24.90; City Cafe, $60.60. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty -Five, Township One Hundred Seven North • of Range Fourteen West, and a part of the Northeast Quarter, of Section Thirty - Four, Township One Hundred Seven North of Range Fourteen West, all in Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its first reading.. 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 second reading. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, 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 upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., S e p t e mb e r 6, 19 5 5 5211 U 1 • 1 Bach declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty -Seven and a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty -Two, all in Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its first reading. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Anderson, 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 Whiting, second by Schroeder, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney presented pcitures given to him by Mr. R. Manahan, Attorney. for Underwood Lumber Company, showing damage to their property caused by water running down from Goodings Addition and Bielenberg & Giese Addition. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, explained that the water from these sections runs down 13th Avenue and across 7th Street into the property of the Underwood Lumber Company and recommended that a ditch be constructed along 7th Street to alleviate the situation. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Moody, the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee, with power to act to try and obtain easements over property where the ditch is to be constructed. All voted in favor of the motion. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, brought up the matter of the injury claim of Hubert R. Estes, M. D. and stated he felt the claim could probably be settled for approximately $165.00. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the City Attorney was instructed to obtain a definite offer of settlement from the Attorneys for Hubert R. Estes, M. D., in connection with the fall he sustained on March 15, 1955. All voted in favor of the motion. Mr. B. H. Drummond, representing the Guest Home Association in Rochester, was present and inquired as to what progress had been made in regard to the licensing of rooming houses. He stated he felt something should be done as they received many complaints as to the cleanliness and operation of some of the roomi houses. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, the matter was referred to the) License Committee for study and recommendation. All voted in favor of the motion.1 Mr. George Pougiales, Attorney representing Fullerton Lumber Company, was present and stated that his Company had a feeling of urgency in getting started with the construction of sanitary sewer in their addition and recommended that thel Council take action as soon as possible so they could get started with their • construction work. Alderman Schroeder then moved that inasmuch as it is proposed 525 2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 6, 1955 • to construct a trunk line -a sanitary sewer from the Sewage Disposal Plant to the newly annexed Fullerton-Elford Addition and to assess benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of this improvement pursuant to M.S.A.. Sections 249.011 to 249.111, as amended, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and the City Engineer is hereby instructed to report to the Council, with all convenient speed, advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Alderman Anderson seconded the motion and all voted in favor of same. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on September 19, 1955• Deputy City Clerk 1 • 1 • 1 0