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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 6, 1956 •
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 February 6, 1956.
A motion was made by Whiting, second by Tingley, that Alderman
Schroeder act as President pro tem. Upon roll call, all present voted in favor
thereof.
President pro tem Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock
P. M., the following members being present: Aldermen Anderson, Moody, Schwanke
.Tingley, Whiting and President pro tem Schroeder. Absent: President Bach.
Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting, the minutes of the meeting
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of January 16, 1956 were approved.
A letter from R. W. Dorsett, Business Manager of Rochester Public
Schools, stating that the annual election for school district No. g would be held
on Tuesday, March 13, 1956, same day as the City Charter E14ction and requesting
that the City Clerk include the names of their candidates with the City offices
was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
The request of M. W. Price, City Assessor, for permission to employ
several deputies to assist in canvassing the city for personal property, class
two, household assessment, was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley,
his request was granted.
The request of M. W. Price, City Assessor, for permission to attend the
annual Assessors School sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities at the
University of Minnesota on March S, 9, and 10, 1956 was read and upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Whiting, his request was granted.
A letter from Morey's listing the change in Officers and Directorship
for Moreys Bar & Cafe Inc. was read and President pro tem Schroeder ordered the
same placed on file.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read
and President pro tem Schroeder ordered the same placed on file:
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"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 ANACONDA WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY for the furnishing
in accordance with specifications, of
Approximately 5,000 ft. 400MCM, 3/C Cable
the total amount of the contract price of the said cable to be FIVE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($5,287.00) per M/ft.
and the total amount of the said contract to be TWENTY*SIX THOUSAND
FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($26, ii35.00) and the said
Anaconda Wire and Cable Company being the lowest responsible bidder.,'
A letter from Carl J. Kall, Assistant Cashier of First National Bank of
Minneapolis, enclosing a pamphlet in regard to laws introduced in Congress which
would allow commercial banks to bid for revenue bonds offored by municipalities
and thereby broaden the market for this type of financing, was read and upon motion
by Tingley, second by Whiting, the same was referred to the Sinking Fund Commission.
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Mrs. Edna Harden was present and presented a plat and requested that the
Council consider putting a street through on lst Street Northeast from llth to
13th Avenue Northeast. Also petitions for the construction of a sanit-.ry. sewer,
water main -and grading, base construction and surfacing of 1st Street Northeast
from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast were each read. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer,
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had studied the request of putting
a street through. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting, the City Clerk was
instructed to request a. written opinion or recommendation on .the matter from the
Planning and Zoning Commission before action is taken. All present voted in favor
of the motion.
Mr. Stanley F. Drips, Civil Defense Director, was present and presented
a proposed system and estimate for Air Warning Equipment. Mr. ,David Harrison,
Deputy Defense Director of Minnesota, was also present. Mr. Drips stated that the
estimated cost of this. plan would be $11,664.00, 50% to be paid by the Federal
government, 25% by the State and 25% by the City, which would make the City's
share $2,916.00. No action was taken at this meeting.
Mr. Howard Smith of the Rochester Building Trades Council was present,
and inquired as to what had been done about City employees holding outside jobs.
Mr. R. V. Ehriclp, City Attorney, stated that in his opinion the Common Council
and the various Civil Service Commissiona dnd Boards charged with the duty of
employing and.discharging employees have the authority to adopt reasonable Pules
and regulations governing the outside employment of such employees. Mayor McQuill
also spoke on the matter and recommended that some plan be initiated to study the
individual case as to whether outside employment was necessary or should be
allowed. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Moody, the matter was referred to
the Council as a Committee of the Whole to meet with the City Attorney, the Mayor,
thePolice and Fire Civil Service Commission, the Chief of Police and the Chief of.
the. Fire Department to try to formulate some plan. The meeting date was set as
February 13, 1956 at 7: 30 o'clock P. M.
Mr. Mauric4 Butler, Chairman of the Noise Abatement Committee of the
Junior Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Newton Holland and Mr. Emrold Thiem were present
and presented a sign program and showed different types of signs they recommended
to be placed in the City to aid noise abatement, the estimated cost of the said
program to be in the neighborhood of $1,200.00. A motion was made by Whiting,
second by Moody, that the sign program be endorsed and adopted and that an
expenditure not to exceed $1, 500.00 be allowed. All present voted in favor of the
motion.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting
two copies of a general layout of the proposed construction of.T. K- 52 from 2nd
Street Southwest north (S.P.5508-06) was read. The plans were laid out and after
discussing same a motion was made by Schwanke, second by Tingley, y, approving the
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preliminary plans with the following revisions; (1) requ.est a crossing at 1st St,
S. W.; (2) approve a crossing at 2nd St. N. W.; (3) request a crossing at hth
Street N. W.; (4) request a crossing at approximately Station 274 to meet the main
road of the Fullerton Addition; and (5) the City reserve the right, if necessary,
to request a crossing at 14th Street N. W. Upon roll call all present voted in
favor thereof. -
A letter from George F. Puggiales, Attorney for Fullerton Lumber Company,
asking permission of the Common Council to construct certain public improvements
in the Fullerton Elford Addition and also asking the Council to appoint Kenneth
McGhie as engineer for the public improvements aforementioned was read and upon
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motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, the request was approved and the City Attorney
was .instructed to study the matter, in conjunction with the City Engineer, the
Mayor and other officials he desires, and bring up some writing to properly
protect the City. All present voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. George F. Pougiales was present and stated that he had been appointed
Chairman of the Governors Y.outh Committee to organize a meeting on town youth
problems. He stated that he had met with the Olmsted County Community Council and
they endorsed and supported the program but there were no funds with which to work
and he requested that the Council appropriate some funds for this purpose: Upon
motion by Tingley, second by Schwanke, the amount of $199.00 was appropriated for
use of the said Committee. All present voted in favor of the motion.
A letter from Walter H. Van Lith requesting an off sale liquor license
in the City of Rochester was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Moody,his
application was ordered placed on file and the City Clerk was ordered to notify Mr.
Van Lith of the action taken.
A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities giving the dates
of municipal short courses to be conducted through its Center for Continuation
Study was read and President pro.tem Schroeder ordered the same placed on file.
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A report of findings of fact and order in the matter of the application
of the Jefferson Transportation Company for authority to increase its•intrIastate
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passenger fares in the State. of Minnesota by the Railroad an& Warehouse Commission
was read and President pro tem Schroeder ordered the same placed on file.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Water Pollution Control Commission,
approving plans submitted for sewerage.f acilities in the Fullerton Elford Addition
and granting a permit for construction was read and President pro tem Schroeder
ordered the same placed on file.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the
purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by
regulating the -use of land, the location, size, use and heighth of buildings and
the arrangement of buildings on lots .and the density of population within the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing
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Lot 3, Block 10, Sunnyside Addition from residential to commercial) which had
been vetoed by. the Mayor was again read together with the Mayors veto message and
the same was then again put to vote. Upon roll call Aldermen Anderson, Schwanke
and President pro tem Schroeder voting "no" and Aldermen Moody, Tingley and Whiti
voting "yesfl, President pro tem Schroeder declared the ordinance not adopted for
want of a 5/7 vote.
The recommendation of the Parking P_nd Traffic Committee that the Council
consider the designation of 1st Street N. W. and 2nd Street N. W. as a one-way
East and West pair for the movement of traffic was read and the same was tabled
until the next meeting.
The recommendat.ion of the Board of Zoning that they had considered the
petition of Mrs. Ruth Tauer to have Lots 1 and 4,. Block145, Morse and Sargents
Addition changed from a residential to a commercial zone and that they recommended
to the Common Council that Lot 1, Block 45 be changed to commercial but that Lot 4
Block 45 stay as residential was read.
Moody, denying the change of both lots.
A motion was made by Whiting, second by
All voted in_ favor of the motion.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that -the ; ,permission for 14
employees to attend the Sewage Works Operators School at the university of
Minnesota Continuation Study Center on March 12, 13 and 14 as requested by the
City.Engineer be g rante.d was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that curb and gutter
be constructed on 15a Avenue Northwest from 1�4th Street Northwest to 16th Street
No,rthwest; also -on the North side of 14 Street Northwest and the south side of
16 Street Northwest from block west of 15z .Avenue Northwest was read and upon
motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
President pro tem Schroeder declared a recess at 6:00 P. M. The meeting)
was called to order at 7;30 P. M.
President pro tem Schroeder stated this as being the time and place set
for a hearing to determine the necessity for additional taxicabs in the City of
Rochester. Mr. Carl F. Petersen was present and presented a financial statement
of the Vets Cab Company for the year 1955• He stated that they had had an increase
of 23% during the year 1955 and also an increase of 30% for January, 1956 over
January, 1955 and on this was basing his,request that he needed additional taxi
cabs. Mayor McQuillan stated that he felt the Council should adopt a taxi cab
ordinance that would grant equal rights to each taxi company and protect the publi(
Mr. Joe Kremer of Yellow Cab Company was also present and stated that he did not
feel the ordinances were discriminatory and thought the cab situation was very gooq
compared to when the present ordinances were adopted. After hearing those present
a motion was made by Moody, second by Tingley, that the hearing be concluded and
the matter be tabled until the next meeting on February 13, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. Tipot
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roll call Aldermen Anderson, Moody, Tingley and President pro tem ,Schroeder voted
in favor of the motion and Alderman Schwanke and Whiting voted "no".
Alderman Whiting then made a motion .instructing the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance amending the taxicab ordinance so that the taxi caompany can
have the maximum number of taxicabs licensed in operation though on different
vehicles. Alderman Schwanke seconded the motion and all voted .in favor thereof,
except Alderman Moody who voted "no".
A petition to have that part. of. the Northwest Ava.rter of Section 27,
Township 107, Range 14, lying northerly and easterly of the centerline of U. S.
Trunk Highway No. 52 as laid across said quarter section annexed to the City of
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Rochester, signed by A. J. Osman, Irene K. Osman, Lub-a C. Obrecht, Christy Obrecht,
Charles R. Hutchinson and Elsa B. Hutchinson. Mr. Charles Hutchinson was present
and stated that they had submitted this petition at this time, without the plat
which they would have ready in the very near future, to help clarify the grading
of certain streets in that area. Upon motion by Moody, second by Whiting, the
petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from Mr. John L. Becker stating that the water pipe leading to
his property at 516 - 10th Avenue Northeast was always frozen during the winter
months and asking the Council to do something about it was read. Also Mayor
McQuillan stated that he had received a phone call from Mr. K. W. Anderson of 520-
10th Avenue Northeast stating that he was having the same trouble. Upon motion,by
Anderson, second by Schwanke, the matter was referred to the Water Committee.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a. curb and gutter
be constructed on 8th Avenue Southwest from Memorial Parkway to 112 Street S. W.
was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, the recommendation was
approved.
The, recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and
gutter be constructed on 9th Avenue Northeast and. 17th Street Northeast in Peck's
4th Addition was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation
was approved.
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The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a.curb.and gutter
be constructed on llth Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Peck's Fifth
Addition was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that a curb and gutter
be constructed on 13th Avenue Northwest from 10th Street Northwest to loth Street
Northwest was read upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the recommendation
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was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that grading, base
construction and bituminous surfacing be constructed on,14th Avenue Northeast and
15 Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes Second Addition was read and upon motion
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by Anderson, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved..
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that a sanitary sewer be con-
structed in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes
Second Addition was read and upon motion by -Moody, second by Schwanke, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer and Water Committees that aanitary sewer
and water service connections be constructed in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th
Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes Second Addition was read and upon motion by
Whiting, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
The-following.report of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Enginee
was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the report was approved
and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the said report to the Board
of Park Commissioners:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester,•Minnesota
Gentlemen:
In the matter of Park Departments request for an underpass
under 7th Street Northeast to connect the 2 portions of the
proposed Silver Lake Park expansion referred to this committee,
we report the following:
1. That an underpass structure under the roadway
is not feasible because the height of the
proposed fill is not sufficient.
2. That the proposal for a drive thru and around the
park area is not approved by this committee.
3. That a 20-foot-low-water driveway be constructed
under the east span of the bridge for limited use
by service equipment and pedestrians.
4. That if this report.is approved by the Council, the
City Engineer be authorized to provide such a driveway
under the east span of the bridge for use by the Park
Dept.
Respectfully,
( /sA. G. WHITING
Street & Alley Committee (
and s ALBERT J. TINGLEY
City Engineer ( /s R. SCHROEDER .
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( C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer "
The City Engineer's estimate for construction of a sanitary sewer in 3rd
Avenue Northwest from 14th Street Northwest to a point 76 feet nor6h of the south
line of Outiot 4, Northern Addition in the amount of.$12,474.75, which su.percedes
the preliminary estimate submitted September 9, 1955, was read. A motion was made
by Anderson, second by Moody, that since the estimate was different than originall
submitted a hearing would be held on the matter on March 5, 1956 at 7:30 P. M. and
the City Clerk was instructed to notify the property owners of the change in the
estimate and the time of the hearing. All present voted in favor of the motion.
Petitions for construction of a water main, sanitary sewer and sewer and
water service connections and grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing
on Sth Avenue Northwest and 15th Street :Northwest in Washington Subdivision were
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requesting that the oost of all improvements to this subdivision be assessed in
such a manner that each lot shall bear an equal share of the total cost. Upon
motion by Schwanke, second -by Whiting, the petitions were referred to.the Street&
Alley Committee, the Sewer Committee and the Water Committee.
A petition of the Rochester Dairy Cooperative to have the following
described land changed from a residential to a commercial zone was read together
with a statement of acquiescence signed by 10 property owners in that area.
1. Commencing 20 rods north of Southeast corner northeast * section
2 then north on section line 128 feet, then west -parallel with south line
of said quarter section to center of Zumbro River, then southeasterly
along center of river to a point 20 rods north of'south line said
section, then east parallel with south line of said section.
2.. Commencing 45g feet north of southeast corner southea;tg, northeast
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section 2, running then north 990-121' west 233 feet for place of
beginning, then north 890-122west 216.5 feet to center Zumbr.o River,
then along center river 145.3 feet to a point which is 97.67 feet north
and 377 feet west from southeast corner said northeast i section, then
east 143.5 feet to a point 233.5 feet west of east line said northeast
then south to beginning.
3. Commencing 459 feet north of southeast corner southeast ,
northeast 4, section 2, running then north 129.67 feet, then west 233.5
feet, then south to a point 233.5 feet west of east line of said
northeast 4i then south to beginning.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, the above petition was referred to the
Board of Zoning.
The application of Richard S. Distad for license to sell cigarettes was
read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, thelicense was granted.
The two license bonds of W. J. Hankee Company each in the amount of
$1,000.00 were read and with the Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety
were each read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the bonds were
approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The contract bonds fo Alvin E. Benike in the amount of $1, 545.00 with
Travelers Indemnity Company as surety; Squires Electric Company in the amount
of $1,500.00 with the American Surety Company as surety; and Carlisle G. Fraser
in the amount of $44,693.g6 with the -Federal Insurance Company as surety were
each read and the same were ref erred . t o the Mayor.
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of January, 1956 showing
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fees collected in the amount of $61.95 was read and President pro tem Schroeder
ordered the same placed on file.
of the Building Inspector
Reports for the month of January, 1956/shwoing fees collected for
building permits issued $345.52; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees
collected for electrical permits issued $207.75; of the Plumbing Inspector showing
fees collected for plumbing permits issued $76.50 and fees collected for sign
permits issued $24.50 were each read and President pro tem Schroeder referred the
same to the Finance Committee.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending
January 13, 1956 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,073.00 and
civil fees received $16.95; for the week ending January 20, 1956 showing total
criminal fines and- costs collected $1, 359.00 and civil fees received $6.75• for
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the week ending January 27, 1956 showing total criminal fines and costs collected
$1,157.00 and civil fees received $7.90 and for.the week ,ending February 3, 1956
showing total criminal fines and costs collected $1,272.00 and..civil fees
received $1.35, were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney,
President pro tem Schroeder ordered the same placed on file.
. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting
preliminary plans for the improvement of T. H. 14 from 3rd Avenue S. E. to the
Junction of 2nd Street and the Belt Line S. W. was again read. The following
revisions to be included in the resolution approving the said plans were .also re
1. 7th Ave. S.W. Eliminate the approaches and crossing
dt 7th Ave. S. W.
2. Provide a crossing at Memorial Parkway (Sta. 107)
3. Locate the crossing of County Road "P" so that it is
a direct crossing (Sta. 95)
4. Eliminate the Service Drive on north side between
11, St. & 11Q St. (Sta. 95 to Sta. 99)
5. Provide a satisfactory turnaround for trucks at the
ice house on the north side (Sta. 157)..
Also a letter signed by James S. Hunter, Jr.. and Robert L. Faucett requesting that)
the proposed extension of the service road on the east side of the Belt Line
between 5th and 6th Streets S. W, be deletted from the planned construction in
association of the Belt Line was read and ordered placed on file.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and.President
pro tem Schroeder declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing the Public,Utility Board to enter into contract
with the Anaconda Wire and Cabel Company. Upon motion by Anderson, second by
Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of` a curb &nd.gutter
on 1512- Avenue N. W. from 14th to 16th Street N. 11. and .on north,side of 14th
Street N. W. and the south side of 16th Street N. W. from z block west of 152 Ave.
N. W. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on Sth Avenue Southwest from Memorial Parkway to 112 Street S. ,W. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 9th Avenue Northeast and 17th Street Northeast in Peck's 4th Addition. Upon
motion bft, Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter o
llth Avenue and 15th Street N..E. in Peck's 5th Addition. Upon motion by Whiting,i
second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a curb and gutter
on 13th Avenue Northwest from loth to 14th Street Northwest. Upon motion by
Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on construction of a sanitary sewer='
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and sanitary sewer and water service connections in Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition
(14th Ave. and 15th Street N. E.). Upon motion by Moody, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering first hearing on grading, base construction and
bituminous surfacing on 14th Avenue and 15th Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes
2nd Addition. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $362.50 from the General Fund, $32.40 from the
Fire Protection Fund, $150.18 from the -Sewer Fund, $632.35 from the Park
Improvement Fund and $148.05 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to
City of Rochester, Public Utilities. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,686.47•from t•he Park Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to Mayo Civie Auditorium Revolving Fund-$4,655.33 and
First National Bank, . $1,032.14. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $490.98 from the General Fund, $6,912.79 from
the S & A Fund, $873.75 from the Sewer Fund, $22.40-from the Bridge Fund and
$31.10 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Street & Alley
Fund $8,056.52 and Peoples Natural Gas Company, $274.49. Upon motion by Moody,
second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,066.30 from the General Fund, $270.00 from
the Parking Meter Fund and $328.99 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering
payment made to Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $1,066.30; Minnesota Mining and Mfg.
Company, $270.00 and Universal Motors, Inc., $328.89. Upon motion by Tingley,
second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $17,.220.00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund
and ordering payment made to C. C. Pagenhart, $15,750.00; H & H Electric Company,
$750,00 and Maass Plumbing & Heating Company, $900.00. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by Anderson,.resolution adopted.
" Resolution appropriating $3,023.05 from the S & A Fund and $337.27 from
the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Morton Salt Company, $377.40; Leon
Joyce, $1,605.25; Rochester Sand and Gravel Company, $1,040.40 and The Eimco
Corporation $337.27. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,•resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4,465.00 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to the National Cash Register Company.. Upon motion by Moody, second
by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $23,256.52 from the Bridge Fund and ordering
payment made to Capital Engineering & Construction Company. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,974.92 from the Park Improvement Fund and
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ordering payment made to City of Rochester, $1, 230.69; The Kruse Co., $378. S9 and
Globe Ticket Co., $265.35. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,077.22 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to.Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $4, 508. 60 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $3, 585.46 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, resolution
ado pt ed.
Resolution appropriating $2, 525.29 from the P.I.R. Fund and. ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser.
resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Schwanke,-second by Tingley,
Resolution appropriating $1,049.98 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser.
resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
Resolution appropriating $3,717.65 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,629.75 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 $1,795.76 from the P.I.R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,113.00 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 $2, 513. 50 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 $195.19 from the General Fund, $290.97 from the
S & A Fund, $299.16 from the Fire Protection Fund, $219.55 from the Police Protec
ion Fund and #336.98 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of
Rochester, P.U., $347.50; N. W. Bell Telephone Co., $450.40; Fullerton Lumber
Company, $242.59 and Firestone Stores, $280.25. Upon motion by Anderson, second
by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans and specifications for the improvement of a
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part of. Trunk, Highway No. 59 renumbered -as Trunk Highway No. 63 (from north end of
Bridge No. 5959 to north corporate limits). Upon motion by Whiting, second by
Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving plans for. improvement of Trunk Highway No. 7
renumbered Trunk Highway No. 14 (from west corporate limits to 3rd Avenue S.E.).
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution approving preliminary plans for improvement of Trunk Highway
No. 52 (from 2nd Street S. W. north to city limits). Upon motion by Whiting,
second by Anderson, and all voting in favor thereof, except Alderman Moody who
voted "noel, resolution. adopted.
Resolution amending paragraph 6 of Section A -WORKING HOURS of the
"Employment Policy" as follows:
"A. WORKING. HOURS
6. Holidays within the meaning of this Policy shall include
New Years Day, January 1; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12;
Washington's Birthday, February 22; Memorial Day, May 30;
Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in
September; Christopher Columbus Day# October 12; Christmas
Day, December 25; the Friday next preceding Easter Sunday,
commonly known as Good Friday; Thanksgiving -Day; and
Veterans' Day, November 11. When New Years' Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day -or Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the
following day shall be a Holiday. For the purpose of
Paragraph 7 through 11 immediately following, Lincoln's
Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Christopher Columbus
Day and Veterans' Day shall not be classified as a Holiday
whenever the same fall on Sunday."
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, that the resolution be adopted and all
voting in favor thereof, except Alderman Schwanke, who voted t1no", resolution
adopted.
Resolution approving payment made to the State of Minnesota, as the
Cityl s. share of additional work consisting of clearing and grubbing of trees on
the project on 4th Street Southeast between 6th Avenue and the State Hospital, in
the amount of $197.50. Upon motion by Moody, second by Tingley, resolution
adopted.
Resolution amending resolution establishing parking and parking meter
regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance No. 971(removing parking meters
on north side of 3rd Street S. W. between 1st Avenue S. VI. and the alley one-half
block east of 1st Avenue S. V1. ). Upon motion by Vdhiting, second by Anderson,
resolution adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Moody, second by
Anderson, 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: Karl H. Postier, County Treasurer, $174.00;
Frances L. Underleak, $159.25; Maxine Duell, $113.75; C. A. Cottirgham, $10.00;
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Burroughs Corporation, $166.11; International Business Machines Corp., $1.97;
Rochester. Post Bulletin, $16.90; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $24.00; Gladys E.
Danford, $132, 50; M. 0. Thompson; $17.79; Standard Manifold Company, $19.14;
Claude H. Mcquillan, . Mayor, $199.00; Olmsted Medical Group,. $45.50; H. A. Rogers
Co;, $11.16; Hayes Lucas Lumber Co., $1.60; Gibbons Printing Co. , • $21. 55;
Lithorpiting Company, $13.96; Marvin W. Price, $39,90; Albinson, Inc., $31.32;
Miller Davis Co., $33.03; Park Department, $64.29; Tom Moore; Register of Deeds,
$19.00; Wm. L. Burrows, $31.50; Charles H. Dornack, $30. 38; Paul- Plants, $47. 25;
Garnet Spring, Building Inspector, $15.00; Minneapolis Blue Printing Co., $39.09;
Rochester Transfer & Storage, $10,00; Clerk of Municipal Court; $20.24; The
Johnson Co., $7.20; Elfreda Reiter,.$199.00; Darlen Wentworth,•$21.00; The Kruse
Company, $34.00; Larry Lentz, $41.25; Dieter Paper and Marine Supply, $57.24; -
The. Johnson Service Company, $196.81; Monson Dray Line, $2.25; Co L. , Horn Signs,
$27. 50; Launder Aid, $1. 50; Arnolds Supply Co.* $113.64; Rundell Lumber Co. , $47.00
H. Dornack & Son, $143. 45; Minneapolis Society f or' Blind, $12.90; The Model La.undr
$5,56; General Trading Co., $2.97; National•Bushing & Parts, $12.42; Truck Service
Company, $14.40; Mary C. Davis, $9.12.
From the Street .& Alley Fund: Cities Service Oil Co., $19.44; Harold
Auto Electric, $12. 32; Allen Lloyd Co., $25, 30; Pruetts, $. 50; S. M. Supply- Co: ,
$4. 60; Socony Mobile -Oil Co. , . $17. 24; Standard Oil ' Co: , $71. 25; The Pure Oil Co.,
$67.50;.General Trading Co., $45.06; Struve Paint Shop, $1.66; National Bushing &
Parts, $31.92; Truck Service Co., $23.85; Universal Motors,'$3:05; The Sanitary
Co.; $.15; General Trading Co., $22.11; Kenneth Keefe, $156.25; Haling Company,
$2.16; Klauer Mfg. Co., $9.33; Jack Capella, $150.00. Philip R. Zieman, $175.00.
..From the Fire Protection Fund: Gopher -Welding Supply, $8.46; Kenneth-
Stoltenberg, $61.30; Johnson Service Co., $79.96; The Model Laundry, $3.95;
,Universal Motors, $2.95; Miner Plating Company; $4.40; Pruetts, $63.03; Postier &
Eggers, $9.65; General Trading Co., $7.66; Adair Electric $9 82; Gopher Welding
& Supply, $13.42; National Bushing & Parts, $5.50. Woodhouse Bros., $23.3.0;
Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00:
.From the Sewer Fund: Dieter Paper & Marine Supply, $40.35;-H. Dornack
and Son, $10.50; Zep Mfg. Company, $96.59; Hanson Hardware,- $7.02; Municipal
Equipment Co., $145.25; General Trading Co., $10.80; Witte Transportation Company,
$2.25; R. L. Gould Co., $39.01; Geo. T. Walker and Co., $53.64; Chicago N. W. Ry.
Company, $2.30; The Hallemite Mfg. Co.,, $25. 50.
From the Bridge Fund: G. J. Rudser, $51.00; Witte Transportation Co.,
$9.00.
From the Parking Meter Fund: Gopher Stamp & Die Co., $104.63; Sunray
Products Co., $101.90; Gopher Welding Supply Co., $17.07.
From the Police Protection Fund: Flora C. Anderson, '$20.00; Weber and
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Judd Co., $23.40; James J. Macken, Jr., $5.00; Dieter. Paper & Marine, $5. 22;
Postier & Eggers, $18. 55; D & J Cafe, $109.20; Harry. S. Stai, $22. 50; A. C.
Anderson, $38. 50; R. C. Cranston, $15.00; Carl J. Brie se, $24, 90; Joe L. McDermott,
$24.90; Mary C. Davis,. $7.50; Minit Carwash, $5.00; Reuben A. Rieck, $40"00; Huey
Cigar Store, $1.839; The Rochester Visitor, $10.00; Hydrotex Industries, $33.49;
Knowltons Stendard Service, $7.90,
From the F. E. Williams Estate Fund: 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $74.90;
Devoe & Raynolds, $1.36 and Peterson Buo Lines, $78.00.
. From the Park Improvement Fund: The American City, $4.00; Alexander
Auto Electric, $11.50; Burroughs Corporation, $19.69; Bach Music Company, $15.60;
W. Atlee Burpee Co., $3.45; Coop. Oil Company, $9.35; Gopher Welding and Supply,
$26.09; . Homelite Corporation, $29.17; The Johnson Company, $3.00; Monte's, $28.80;
Marti Motors, . $1, 50; National Bushing & Parts, $2. 64; . N. W. Bell Telephone Co. ,
05. 72; Peoples Natural Gas Co. , $67.69; City of Rochester, $17.24; Rochester. Post
Bulletin, $34. 20; Rosholt Equipment Co. , $43. 40; Scharf - Auto Supply, $1. 78; Roddis
Feed Company, . $1Q.20; S. M. Supply Co., $24. 55; - Wilensky Auto Parts, $105.00;
Masonic Temple Assn., $50.00; Blickle's, $30.19; Dieter Paper & Marine Supply,
$7.90; Old Dutch Foods, $29.70; Foster Electric Co., $5.98; Hanson Hardware Co.,
$5,68; LeRoy Hennum, $3.35; Holm & Oloon Co., $52.00; International.Association
of Auditorium Managers, $65.00; Johnson Service.Compaay, $96.57; KAUs Audtin ,
Minn., $49.00; The Mabel Record, $1.69; National.Sports Club, $1.00; N. W. Bell
Telephone Co., $79.97; Peoples Natural Gas Co., $24. 43; Photo News, Inc., $2. 80;
Pioneer Hybrid Corn Co., $10.00; Pruetts, $4.41; Q,uality Printing Co., $99.60; .
Spring Valley Tribune, $2.90; Stewartville Publishing Co., $1.96; Walker Hardware,
$.85; KWNO.Winona Minnesota, $25.00; Addressograph Branch Office, $1.16; Newman
Kraft Studios, $4.50; 0 & 0 Sporting Goods, $7.00; Williams Printing Co., $24.00;
Alpek Sheet Metal Works,-$19.13; R. C. Drips Grocer Co., $169.39; Hanson Hardware,
$10.90; Marigold .Dairies, $40.40; Red Wagon Products, .$33.7.5; Pure Ice, $41.00;
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., $20.40; Rochester Bread Co., $19, 50; Rochester Dairy
Coop., $14. 40; Seven Up Bottling Co., $164.60;, Schott Dist. Go., $38. 50; Standard
Brands, Inc. $32, 76; Charles Trubl, Jr., $17. 50; Velie Ryan, Inc., $22.90; Witte
Transportation Co.,. $3. 21.
A petition to annex a portio4 of the Industrial Oppartunities, Inc.
site to the City of. Rochester, to annex all. of. that land which abuts upon the
present territorial .limits of the City of Rochester pursuant to Sectio.n 413.22 of
the Minnesota Statutes was read.
An Drdinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, parts o.f
Sections Twenty -Seven and Thirty -Four, all in Township One Hundred Seven (107)
North of Range Fourteen (14) West in Olmsted County, Minnesota .(Industrial
Bpportunities, Inc.) was given its first reading.
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An ordinance on Noise Abatement was presented and upon motion by Whiti
second by Tingley, the same was referred to the Police Committee for study.
Mayor McQuillan requested that $199.00 be appropriated to reimburse the
Mayor's Contingent Fund. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Moody, his request
was approved.
Mayor McQuillan stated that he had received a notice of injury from
Miss Erma Tucker, 306 North River Street, Austin, Minnesota, who fell on the
sidewalk in front of the Red Owl Store. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,
the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
Mayor McQuillan stated that he had received a complaint from Lester L.
Malnke of 919 - 13th Avenue Northwest that he was paying an assessment on a 61ft.
lot and his lot was only 51 ft. The matter was referred to the Sewer Committee,
the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
brought up the matter of an ordinance governing the
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moving of old houses into the newer districts. It was suggested that a statement
of acqukeseence signed by 75% of the surrounding property owners be required with
a permit to move such a house. The matter was referred to the City Attorney and
the Building Inspector for study and recommendation.
Alderman Schwanke stated that he had received complaints about Kris
Nielson parking his trucks and also operating gas pumps at 235 - 12th Street N. W.
which is a residential district. The matter was referred to the Fire Chief to
investigate.
Alderman Schwanke stated that he had received complaints on dumping
refuse on an empty lot at 2nd Avenue and 13th Street Northwest, east of the creek.
The matter was referred to the Building Inspector for investigation.
Alderman Anderson stated that the Public Grounds Committee had made a
list of the equipment and material that would have to be disposed of from the
kitchen and community room in the City Hall. He stated that the auditorium
wanted this equipment and wandered what should be charged for it. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Moody, the matter was referred to the Public Grounds Committee
with power to act.
The request of the Board of Park Commissioners that "an ordinance be
adopted reuqiring the donation of a percentage of land or the value thereof, to
the park system from each developer as he plats it was again discussed by the
Council. President pro tem Schroeder appointed a committee consisting of Alderman
Schwanke, as chairman, Alderman Anderson and City Attorney, R. V. Ehrick to study
the matter further.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the meeting was adjourned unti
7:30 P. M. on Monday, February 13, 1956.
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