HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-1956Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn.,_ Apri 1 16, 19 56
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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 April 16, 1956.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Whiting, the minutes of the meetings of
April 9th and.April loth, 1956 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for the
following hearings:
Continued hearing on the proposed change of zoning of Lots 14, 15 and
16, Block 36, Northern Addition (on llth Street Northeast between Broadway and 1st,
Avenue and owned by Ayshford and Dornack) from a residential to a commercial zone.,
There was no one present,wishing to be heard. A motion was made by Tingley, seconi
by Whiting, that the recommendation of the Zoning Board granting the zoning change
be approved and 'the City.Attorney was instructed to amend the Zoning Ordinance to
include the requested change. All voted in favor of the motion.
Hearing on the construction of a water main from the intersection of
16th Street and 162 Avenue Northwest in a nortEherly direction to and into the
newly annexed Fullerton Elford property. There was no one present wishing to be
heard.
First hearing on the construction of a curb and gutter on 6th Street
Southeast from the bridge to loth Avenue Southeast. There was no one present
wishing to be heard.
First hearing on the construction of 'a sanitary sewer and water main on
1st Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast to serve Lots 1 through 7,
of Harden's Replat of Outlot 1, Stebbins Addition. There was no one present
wishing to be heard.
First hearing on grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on
1st Street Northeast from llth to 13th Avenue Northeast to serve Lots 1 through 7,
of Harden's Replat of Outlot 1, Stebbins Addition. There was no one present
,rishing to be heard.
First hearing on construction of a water main in 14th Avenue Northeast
and 15th Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition. There was no one
present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on construction of a water main in 3rd Avenue Northeast,
4th Avenue Northeast and lgth Street Northeast in Greenway Sub -Division. There
was no one present wishing to be heard.
Second hearing on the widening and paving of 4th Street Southeast from
Broadway to 6th Avenue Southeast. There was no one present wishing to be heard..
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, transmitting -a
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fully executed copy of the agreement between this Department and the City of
Rochester relative to improvements to be made by the State on Trunk Highway No.296
and reading in part as follows, was read and ordered placed on file:
"The agreement' provides that the City shall deposit with the State
the sum of $33,374.35, the estimated amount of the City's share of
the costs of this project. An invoice for this amount will be sent
to you before work is started on this project and it is requested
that payment be made accordingly.
Your attention is called to Section 10 of the agreement which
- provides that in the event it appears that the State'3 share of the
cost of work being performed by the City (S.P. 5513-10) will exceed
the estimated amount that the City shall so notify this Department.
Such notification must be made prior to the performance of such
additional work in order that we may encumber additional funds that
may be deemed necessary and approved.
You are also advised that payments by the State and by the City
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must be handled as separate transactions instead of the State's
obligation to the City being considered as a credit to the City
against its obligation to the State."
President Bach stated this. as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for the following:
Proposals for being designated as City Depositories for the year 1956-
1957. Proposals from the First National Bank for appointment and designation as
depository for $600,000.00 of funds belonging to the City of Rochester, Olmsted
County Bank & Trust Company for appointment and designation as depository for
$400,000.00 of funds belonging to the City of Rochester and Northwestern National
Bank for appointment .and designation as depository for $300,000.00 of funds belong-
•ing to the City of Rochester were each read and President Bach ordered the same
placed on file.
Proposals for being designated as the official newspaper for the City
of Rochester for the year 1956-1957. The proposal of the Rochester Post Bulletin
to publish the official printing for the official year commencing April 2, 1956
in the Rochester Post Bulletin was read. A motion was made by.Tingley, second by
Schwanke, designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for
the City of Rochester. All voted in favor of the motion.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on llth Avenue Northeast and
15th Street Northeast in Peck's 5th Addition. The bids of. C. M. Boutelle & Sons in
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the amount of $4,283.09 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $4,359.90 were
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each received and opened and upon motion by Anderson, second by Schroeder, the same
were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation
and report.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Northeast and
17th Street Northeast in Peck's Fourth Addition. The bids of C. M. Boutelle &
Sons in the amount of $2,299.49 and Doyle Conner Company. in the amount of $2,344.40
were each received and opened and upon motion by Anderson, second by Schwanke,
the same were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for
tabulation and report.
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Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue Southwest from
from Memorial Parkway to 111 Street Southwest. The bids of Doyle Conner Company
in the amount of $3,215494, H. T. Earle Sra'^in .the amount of $3,,305.25 and C. M.
were each received and opened.
Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $3, �41.30` Upon motion by Schro-eder., second by
Moody, the same were referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engine
for tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Northwest, fr.o
loth. to 14th Street Northwest. The bids of Doyle Conner Company in the amount of
$7, 436. 54 and C. M. Boutelle in the amount of $7, 495. 94 were each received and
opened and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, the same were referred to
:the Street & Alley C.ommittee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a curb and gutter in Bielenberg & Giese's
Third Addition. The bids of H. T. Earle Sr. in the amount of $7, 274.79 and Doyle -
Conner Company in the amount of $7, 281.81 were each received and opened and upon
motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the same were referred to the Street &
Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
Bids for construction of sanitary sewer and sanitary .sewer and water
service connections in Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition. The bids of Carlisle G.
Fraser in the amount of $2,059,90 for sanitary sewer and $1,316.00 for sanitary
sewer and water service concoctions were each received and opened and upon motion
by Whiting, second by Tingley, the same were referred to the Sewer and Water
Committees and the, City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of sanitary sewer, -storm sewer and sanitary sewer
and water service connections in Greenway Sub -Division. The bids of Carlisle G.
Fraser in the amount of $5,432.30 for sanitary sewer, $1,249.00 for -storm sewer
and $2,100.00 for sanitary sewer and water service connections were each received
and opened and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Anderson, the same were referrer
to the Sewer and Water Committees and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing in Greenwa
Sub -Division. No bids were received.
Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing in Jefferso
Slopes 2nd Addition. No bids were received.
The following resolution adopted by the Sinking Fund- Commission was read
and upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, the action of the Sinking Fund
Commission was approved:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $100,334.02 be and the said sum is hereby
appropriated from the Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, and ordered paid to the First National Bank of
Rochester, Minnesota for the purchase of $100,000.00 U. S.
Treasury Notes - 2 7/9% due June 15, 1959. (Principal,
$99, 250.00; Interest, $1, 084.02) .
Be it further resolved: That the said $100,000.00 2 7/8%
U. S. Treasury Notes maturing June 15, 1959.be purchased for the
Electric Department Depreciation Reserve."
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A letter from Richard W. Cleeremans, General Chairman of the Uunior
Chamber of Commerce Gypsy Frolic, requesting that the Council appropriate $199.00
from -the Special Music Fund to defray expenses for music and entertainment at the
Frolic was read and upon motion by Schr.oed.er, second by Whiting, tho amount of
$199.00 was appropriated from the Band Fund and ordered paid to -the Gypsy Frolic.
The Mayor's appointment of Dr. Matthew F. Eust,erman, 7301 - 2nd Street
S. W., to the Board of Public Health & Welfare, his term to expire the second
Monday of April, 1958 was read and upon motion by Sehwanke, second by Whiting, the
appointment was approved. ,
The request of the Rochester Yellow ,Cab Corporation for renewal of their
present taxicab franchise was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,
the same was referred to the Council as a Committee of the Whole for study.
A ],ette,r from the Board of Park Commis.sio.ners requesting permission to
enter into contract with the lowest bidder.on the change -over of the lights at
Soldiers Field, on the softball diamond, the bid being $4,683.00, with extras for
luminary lights (4) of $264.00,(the Board having approved this low bid was read
and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the•requested permission was
granted.
A letter. from the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission stating
that their Inspector in charge of vehicle scale testing units would be coming
through Rochester and would inspect the 100,000 pound Howe motor truck scale if
so desired was read and upon motion by Whiting,second by Moody, the City Clerk
was instructed to notify them that they would like the scale inspected.
A bill presented.by Even Roheim of 727-15th Avenue Southwest in the
amount of $65,00 for ,thawing out a frozen water main in front of his property was
read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the same was referred to
the Water Committee.
A letter from Irving L. Eckholdt, Judge of Municipal Court, appointing
Maxine Duell as Deputy Clerk for Municipal Court was read and upon motion by
Whiting, second by Schwanke, the same was referred to the Mayor to check with the
Judge to clafify the said appointment.
A letter from Ruth M. Tauer stating that she had petitioned to have Lots
1 and 4. Block 45, Morse & Sargeants Addition, 6th Avenue and 4th Street S. E.,
changed from a residential to a commercial zone and that the zoning board had
recommended that Lot-1 be changed to commercial but that t:he Council had turned
down the petition without a hearing and that was what she requested now, was read
and upon motion by Tingley, second by Schwa•nke,- the same was referred to the Zoning
Board. All voted in favor of the motion except Alderman Schroeder, who voted "no".
The following petition was read:
"The Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota
lie the -undersigned property owners on the North side of 14th
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St. N. E. between First Ave. and Third Ave. hereby petition
for sidewalk on the South side of loth St. N. E. from 1st
Ave. to Silver Lake Drive.
Reason for the petition is to have sidewalk that will connect
with that that is already in on the "South side of 14th 'St. .
and reduce amount of traffic on our side of the Street. This
will also make for safer walking conditions in as much as people
will not have to cross the street twice to remain on sidewalk.
Signed:
W. L. Wheeler - 219 - 14th St. N. E.
Clarence Klee - 215 - 14th St. IN E.
David Fanning - 119 - 14th St. Y. E.
joe Daeschle
Frank Stein - 207 - 14th St. N. E.
Mr. W. LeWheeler was present and urged that the sidewalk be constructed on the
south aide of the street to reduce traffic on their side of th'e street and also
so people would not have to cross the street twice in order to walk on sidewalk.
A motion was made by Whiting, second by Tingley, referring the' matter!to the
Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
Mr. Ed Minnick was present and stated that he would like to get a permit
to pickup wet and dry garbage in the residential district of,the City. He said
he was in the process of buying a rubbish route and would like to be able to pick
up both the dry and wet rubbish. A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, second
by Alderman Schwanke, referring his request to the Board of Public Health &
Welfare and the City Clerk was instructed to notify the said Board that the
Council had talked to Mr. Minnick and referred him to them. All voted'in favor
of the motion.
The request of Bert and Ellen Leitzen that they be granted permission
to do their own grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on 14th,
15th and 16th Streets Northeast and 4th Avenue Northeast in Leitzen's Fourth
Addition was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, the same was
referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
A petition for the construction of a curb and gutter on Sth Avenue
Northwest from 14th Street Northwest to the north end of 9th Avenue Northwest
was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, the same was referred to
the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
Petitions for construction of a storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water maix
and sanitary sewer and water service connections in 14th, 15th and 16th Streets
Northeast and 4th Avenue Northeast in Leitzen's Fourth Addition were each read
and upon motion by Tingley, second by Moody, the same were referred to the Sewer,
Water Committees and the City Engineer.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the request
for vacating the alley running east -west along the north side., of Block 1, Dashowl
Subdivision between 1st and 2nd Avenue Northeast be not granted was read and upon
motion by Tingley, second by Anderson, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee_,that bids be
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received for extension of footbridge at llth Avenue Southeast .over Bear Creek and
removal of old bridge on loth Street Southeast over Bear .Creek wad.read and upon
motion by Moody, second by Tingley, the recommendation was approved and the City
Clerk was instradted to prepare a resolution ordering the said bids.
The following recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the
City Engineer was 'read:
"Hono'rable •Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We recommend that the Council take immediate steps to arrange
with the State Highway Department for the resurfacing of Broadway
in 1956. The condition of the surface is such that it cannot be
patched or maintained, and if it is not resurfaced this season,
will be unfit for travel by next spring.
This committee feels that every possibility for State
participation with the retention of angle parking has been exhaysted,
and that further delay .or negotiations along that line is futile.
Ile recommend that immediate action be taken to notify the _
State Department of Highways that the City requests the resurfacing
be done as soon as possible this summer, and submits to the
required parking provisions.
Respectfully,
Street & Alley Committee �s A. G. WHITING
and �.s R. SCHROEDER
s C. A. ARMSTRONG . ( I s PAUL J. SCHWANKE
City Engineer
After discussing the matter, Alderman Tingley moved that the recommendation be
approved, Alderman Moody seconded the motion and upon roll call all voted in favor
thereof, except President Bach, who voted "no".
The applications of Ray Bowers, L. J. Broich, Floyd Flom and Paul N.
White for license to sell soft drinks were each read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Schwanke, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Floyd Flom, L. J. Broich, Ray Bowers, Paul N. White,
Albert W. Meiners •( 5) for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion
by Moody, second by Anderson, the licenses were granted.
The application of Joe McCoy for Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's
was read�and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the license was granted.
The application of ftel Economy Engineering Company for a Hot Water and
Steam Heating Contractors License was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by
Tingley, the license was granted.
The application of LeonH. 9Vroman for Journeyman Electrician's License was
,read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the license was granted.
The application of Ray Bowers fo'r a pool hall license (5 tables) was
read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, the license was granted.
The application of Carlisle G. Fraser for a license to connect with
sewers and drains was read and upon motion by Moody, second by Tingley, the license
was granted.
The application of Edward J. Mahoney for a license to construct sidewalks
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The -applications of Rochester Amusement Company (2 licenses - Chateau
and.Time Theatres) and. Rock Amusement Company (Lawler Theatre) for license to
operate the said moving picture shows were each read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Moody, the licenses were granted.
The license bonds of Fuel Economy Engineering Company, in the amount of
$1, 000.00 with the Indemnity Insi rance Company as surety and- Carlisle G. Fraser
in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Federal Insurance Company as surety were each
read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, the bonds -were approved,the
surety -thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed.on file.
The contract bond of Leo N. Herrick & Sons in the amount of $1,993.90
with the American Casualty Company as surety was read and upon 'motion by Anderson,
second by Schroeder, the same was referred to the Mayor.
The indemnity bond for lost order or warrant of Mrs.,H. E. Swanson, H.E.'i
Swanson Estate in the amount of $132.31 was read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Moody, the bond was approved.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending April 13,
1956 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $2,001.50 and civil fees
received $12.05 was read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Bach ordered the same placed on file.
Mayor Mcquillan was present and stated that there -was a plan to annex
School District No. 9, which is south of the Airport, to School District No. 8,
which is in the City of Rochester and.that he was very much opposed to this. He
.stated that schools in the City of Rochester were already overcrowded and if one
district could be annexed possibly more would do so and he did not think the
taxpayers of Rochester should be burdened with these additional taxes. He f urthei
stated that a petition to annex School District No. 9 was scheduled to go to the
Board of County Commissioners on May 9th and that he was going to attend and
oppose the said Annexation. Alderman Whiting moved that this matter be referred
to the School Committee of the Council for. consultation with the Mayor and
recommendation to the Council. Alderman Tingley.seconded the'motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
President Bach declared a recess at 10:10 p. m. The meeting was called
to order at 10:30 P. m.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and City Engineer
that the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons for construction of a curb and gutter on
llth Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Peck's 5th Addition be accepttec
at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was rea
and upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons for construction of a curb and gutter on 9th
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Avenue Northeast and 17th Street Northeast in Peck's Fourth Addition be accepted
at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read
"and upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was approved.
-The. recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the. bid of Doyle Conner Company for the construction -of a curb and gutter on
Sth Avenue' Southwest from Memorial Parkway to 112S Street Southwest be accepted -at
the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful- bidders was read
and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the ,bid of . Doyle Conner Company for the -construction of a curb and gutter on
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'13th Avenue Northwest from loth Street to 14th Street Northwest be accepted at the
unit prices bid and checks -be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and
upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & -Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that. the bid of H. T. Earle, Sr. for the construction of a curb and gutter on 152
Avenue Northwest from 14th Street to 16th Street Northwest and on the North side of
14th Street Northwest, and on the south side of 16th Street Northwest from -19 block
west of 152 Avenue Northwest in Bielenberg & Giese Third Addition, be' accepted at
the unit prices bid and checks be returned to'the unsuccessful bidders was read
and upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 14th
Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes Second Addition be
accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, the recommendation was
approved,
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the bid of Carlisle G, Fraser for construction of 'sanitary sewer andwater
service connections in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast.in Jefferson
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Slopes Second Addition be accepted at the unit pri'ce's bid and checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,
the recommendation 'was approved,
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
that the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a sanitary sewer in 3rd
Avenue Northeast, 4th Avenue Northeast, and 18th Street Northeast in Greenway
Sub—division.be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders was read 'and upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, the
recommendation was approved,
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The recommendation of the Sewer Committee and the City .Engineer that the
bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a Storm Sewer in 3rd Avenue
Northeast, 4th Avenue Northeast and 18th Street Northeast in Greenway Sub -Division
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be accepted.at the unit bid be
prices and checks returned to the unsuccessful
bidders was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, the recommend-
ation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee and the Water Committee and
the City Engineer that the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of
a sanitary sewer and water service connections in 3rd Avenue, 4th Avenue North-
east and 18th Street Northeast in Greenway Subdivision, be accepted at the unit
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prices and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read and upon
motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, the recommendation was approved.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach ordered the same placed on file:
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Olmsted County Bank & Trust
Company in lieu of a Depository Bond. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the Northwestern National Bank
in lieu of a Depository Bondq Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resol-
ution adopted.
Resolution accepting the collateral of the'First National Bank in lieu
of a Depository Bond. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution
adopted.
Resolution designating City Depositories for 1956 - 1957. Upon motion
by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction
of a sanitary sewer, sanitary sewer and water service connections and storm sewer
in 3rd Avenue Northeast, 4th Avenue Northeast and 18th Street Northeast in Green -
way Sub -Division. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting the bid of Doyle Conner Company for the construction
of a curb and gutter on 13th Avenue Northwest from loth Street to 14th Street
Northwest. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted,
Resolution accepting the bid of C. M. Boutelle _& Son .for the construction
of a curb and gutter on 9th Avenue Northeast and 17th Street Northeast in Peck's
Fourth Addition. Upon motion by Anderson, seoond by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction
of a sanitary sewer
and sanitary sewer and water service connections in loth
Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Doyle_ Conner Company for .the construction
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Southwest. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted,
Resolution accepting the bid of C. M, Boutelle & Sons for the construction
of a -curb and gutter on llth Avenue and 15th Street Northeast -in Peck's Fifth
Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley,•resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of H. T. Earle, Sr. -for the construction of
a curb and gutter on 151 Avenue Northwest fr..oia 14th Street to 16th Street Northwest
and on the North side of 14th Street Northwest and on the South side of 16th Street
Northwest from j block West of 151 Avenue N.W. in Bielenberg & Giese's Third Addition.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, -resolution adopted,
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost and
2nd hearing on the construction of a watermain in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th
Street Northeast in Jefferson Slopes '2nd Addition, Upon motion by Whiting, second
by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing on the construction of a watermain on 3rd Avenue Northeast, 4th
Avenue Northeast and 18th Street Northeast in Greenway Sub -Division. Upon motion
by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and _specifications and ordering bids for the
construction of a watermain in 3rd Avenue Northeast, • 4th Avenue Northeast and .18th
Street Northeast in Greenway Sub -Division. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,]
resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for the
construction of a watermain in 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in .
Jefferson Slopes Second Addition. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,573.92 from the Fire Protection Fund and
ordering payment made to Motorola C & E, Inc., $683.92 and the Public Utility Fund,
$7,990.00. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $6,140,75 from the General Fund and ordering pay-
ment made to Automatic Voting Machine Corporation. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $22.20 from the General Fund, $3,003.29 from the
Street & Alley Fund, $.637, 80 from the Sewer Fund, $4.00 from the Parking Meter Fund
and $4,00 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Allen
Lloyd Company, $252- 54 and $3, 418.75 to the Street & Alley Fund. "Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,158,94 from the Park Improvement Fund and order-
ing payment made to Coca Cola Bottling Company, $238.00; Marigold Dairies, $291- 76;
Old Dutch Foods, $410.40 and R. L. Gould Company, $218.78. Upon motion by Anderson,
second by Moody, resolution adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $157.60 from the General Fund, $12.10 from the
Street & Alley Fund, $82,40 from the.Fire Protection Fund, $33.38 from the Sewer
Fund and $188.55 from th'e Police Protection Fund and ordering payment made to
N. W. Bell Telephone Company,. Upon motion by Schroeder;, second by Schwanke,
resolution adopted-.
Resolution appropriating $994, 25 from the General Fund, $347.40• from
the Sewer Fund and $16.80 from the Police Protection Fund and ordering payment
made to Peoples Natural Gas Co.-, $347. 1r0; 11oche"ster Post Bulletin, $351.30 and
Brinck-Solverg, $659.75. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $425.90 from the General Fund and ordering payment
made to Rochester Methodist Hospital, $207..90 and Mayo Clinic, $219.00. Upon motion
by Tingley, second by Whi.ting,. resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering bids f-or the extension of 'a f�ootbrAdge at llth Avenue
Southeast over Bear Creek and' th-e removal of the old• bridge on 10th Street South-
east over Bear Creek; Union motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution
adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Moody, second by
Schroeder, 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: Rochester Methodist Hospital$149.55; Rochester
Orthopedic Appliances, -Inc., $45.00; Viktor 0. .tiilson, $143.00; Monte's $98.35;
The Journal of Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, $8.00; National Warm Air
Heating & Air Conditioning Association, $9.00; First National Bank,. $24.54;
Journal of Taxation, $1, 25; Michaelis, $13.75; Quality Printing Company, 40•
L. N. Sickels Company, $198.00; Schmidt Printing Company, $36.50; Quality Printing
Company, $107.50; The Johnson Company, $6.55; Cooperative Oil Company, $39.25;
Hark Hurd Mapping Company, $22. 73; American Public Works Ass; n. , $20, 00; Railway
express Agency, $2, 17; Golden Hill Machine .Company, $9.50; Reeve i s, $5.50; H. A. _
Rogers Company, $22.05; Maxine Duell, $96. 25; Gladys E. Danford, ; $100.00; Borchert
Ingersoll, $7.29; Miller Davis Company, $6.06; Larry Lentz, $22.75; Foster Electric,
$.60; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $41. 0; Bergstedt Paint, $7. ; A. R. McKni Knight, 8 - 5 Og g � $33. 9
Peoples Natural Gas Company, $22. 43; General _Trading Company, $39.99; Cranston Type-
writer Go., $$4.35; Goper Welding Supply, $29. 57; The Sanitary Go., $.34i
From the Street & Alley Fund: Anderson Radiator Service, $71.79; Harold's
Auto Electric, $4.18; Cooperative Oil Company, $6.92; Fire & Safety, Inc., $7.00;
General Trading Company, $39.82; Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company, $8.76; Consolidated
Steel - & Supply, $15. 57; Parkhill Brothers, $18. 35; Witte Transportation Co., $9. 27;
Lange's Auto Glass Shop, $4.33; Scotty's Shell Service, $2.90; Scharf Auto Supply,
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From the Fire Protection Fund: Anderson Radiator Service, $14o 75; Big Four
Oil Company, $24.30; Dison's Cleaners, $66.32; Gopher Welding Supply Company,.$10.80;
The Sanitary Company, $3.79; _ Hanson Hardware Go., $3.56; Leef Bros., Inc., $4.00;
Scharf Auto Supply, $14.70; National Fire Protection Assn. , $5.86;
From the Sewer Fund.: $63.00, Wm. H. Ziegler Co.; Peoples Natural Gas Cv.,-
$31.26; General Trading Company, $5.60; Rockwell Mfg. Co., $73.03.; Hanson Hardware
Co., $13.08.
From the Park Improvement Fund: The Johnson Co., $5.60; Wheeling Corrugating
Co., $39.00; Fuller Manufacturing Co., $5.34; Hoffer Glass Co., $82.73; .Railway Exprese
Company, $2.22; Devoe & Raynolds Company, $14,09; Gordon Tupper,' $20.25; Velie Ryan,
Inc., $116,20; Rochester Meat Company, $100.53;Rochester Dairy Cooperative, $12.60;
Rochester Bread Company, $50,36; Red Wagon Products, $71.70; Pepsi Cola Bottling
Co. , $411.06; Frannies Market & Bakery, $16.00, Alpek Sheet Metal Works, $45, 76;
Hanson Hardware,• $26.96; Pruett's, $1.61;- Rochester Plumbing & Heating, $9.05;
Squires Electric, $83.00; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $16.33; Thiem Signs, $25.60;
Globe Ticket Company, $79.99; Whiting Press, Inc,, $7,90; Schmidt Printing Co., $1.70;
Cranston Typewriter Company, $3.50; The Courier, $3.50; Daily People's Press, $8.40;
Gibbons Printing Company, $22.15; Herald Publishing Company, $8.40; Mason City Globe
Gazette, $11.66; Naegele Sign Company, $21.00; Rochester Visitor, $16,00;. Skating,
$55. 501
From the Police Protection Fund: Earlene Porter, $19.25; Cooperative Soil
Company, $3.00; Scotty's Shell Service, $37, 92; Olmsted Community Hospital, $8.00;
and Cranston Typewriter Company, $21.759
From the Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware Company, $3, 78; U. S. Postmaster:,.
$36.98 and Williams Printing Company, $10.00. Gingley & Schwanke,
and all voting in favor thereof except Alderman
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,/the meeting was adjourned until
7:30 P. M. on Tuesday April 17th, 1956,
Ci y: Clerk
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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 April 17, 1956.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. m.,. the following
members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, -Moody, Schroeder,
Schwanke, Tingley, Whiting. Absent: None.
A letter from Carl F. Petersen, owner of gets Cab Company, making
application for a new taxicab franchise, requesting ten taxicabs and as many
more as they need to give good service, was read and upon motion by Schroeder,
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second by Anderson, the• request was referred to the Council as,a Committee of
the whole for study.
The application of Johnson Brothers for a House Mover's license was
read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody, the license was granted.
The application of Johnson Brothers for a permit to move a two story
house from 316 - 3rd Avenue Southwest to 19 - 7th Street Northeast and a 12 story
house from 122 2nd Avenue Northeast to 21 - 7th Street Northeast over certain
streets of the City of Rochester, was read and upon motion by ,Whiting, second by
Schroeder, the same was referred to the Survey Committee and the Building
Inspector.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and the City
Engineer that the City readvertise for bids for grading, base construction and
bituminous surfacing on'14th Avenue Northeast and 15th Street Northeast in
Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition and grading, base construction and bituminous
surfacing on' 3rd Avenue Northeast, 4th Avenue Northeast and 18th Street North-
east in Greenway Subidivison was read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Moody, the recommendation was approved.
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The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution directing the City Clerk to re -advertise for bids for grading
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base construction, and bituminous surfacing -on 14th Avenue Northeast and 15th
Street Noftheast in Jefferson Slopes 2nd Addition. Upon motion by Anderson,
second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution directing the City `Clerk to readvertise for bids for grading,
base construction and biltuminous surfacing on 3rd Avenue Northeast, 4th Avenue
Northeast and 18th Street Northeast in Greenway Subdivision. Upon motion by -
Moody, second by Schroeder, ,resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $95.24 from the
General Fund, $15.30 from the
Fire Protection Fund, $1,431.54 from the Sewer Fund and $6,092.90 from the
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to City of Rochester, Public Utilities.
-Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke,-resolution adopted.
Resolution amending resolution establishing parking and parking meter
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regulations and provisions pursuant to Ordinance No. 871, (on 6th Avenue S. W.
between 1st and 2nd Street S. W. on the east side of the street, 30 minute parking
for cov.rthouse patrons only; and truck loading zone on 6th Street Southwest on
the south side of the street 25 feet, more or less, in front of premises known as
626 - 6th Street S. W.). Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution setting the gage scale for the year of 1956 - 1957.- Upon
motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of a part time secretary in the City
Attorney's Office at $900.00 for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by
jAnderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the•fcllowing salaries of men at the Dumping Grounds.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
1 Foreman & Equipment Operator $3,900.00 per year
1 Assistant Foreman 3,500,00 per year
Resolution fixing the following salaries for the employees in the City
Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution
adopted.
1
Plans Engineer
$6t000.00
per
year;
1
Construction Engineer
5,400.00
per
year;
1
Chief Inspector
5,100.00
per
year;
1
Chief Surveyor
4500.00
per
year;
1
Administrative Assistant
4:620.00
per
year.;
1
Secretary - Bookeepe r
3, 900.00
per
year;
1
Typist - Clerk
2,400.00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid III--
Construction
• Inspector
4,500,00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid III
- Instrument
Man
4,200.00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid II -
Draftsman
Designer
3,900.00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid II -
Draftsman
3,900,00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid 11 -
Draftsman
3,600,00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid II -
Rodman
3,600.00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid II -
Jr. Insp.
3,600,00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid II -
Record &
Permit Clerk
3,600.00
per
year;
1
Sidewalk Inspector -
Engineering
Aid II
3,900.00
per
year;
1
Engineering Aid I
Rodman
(Trainee)
3,300,00
per
year.
Resolution fixing the following salaries
for the employees at the Sewage
Disposal Plant. Upon motion by Schwanke, second
by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
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Superintendent
$6,300.00
per
year;
1
Mechanic & Chief Operator
49900.00
per
year;
4
Shift Operators, each
4, 340.00
per
year;
1
Relief Operator
49200.00
per
year;
1
.Laboratory Technician
49200.00
per
year;
1
Laborer - Truck Driver
3,6.00.00
per
year;
1
Janitor
2, 700.00
per
year.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Assistant in the City Treasurer's
Office in the amount of $2,940,00 for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
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Resolution fixing the following salaries for -the men in the City Engineers
Detpartment. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
1 General Foreman $49500.00 per year;
1 Street Foreman
1 Sewer Foreman
1 Mechanic
1 Assistant Mechanic
1 Storekeeper - Timekeeper
9 Chief Operators
11 Equipment Operators
2 Truck Drivers - Labors
S Laborers
3,930,00
per year;
3,930.00
per year;
4,900.0.0
per year;
4,000.00
per year;
3650.00
per year;
3:660.00
per year;,
3,570.00
per year;
3,450.00
per year;
3, 290.0.0
per year.
Resolution fixing the salary of the. Parking Meter Maintenance Man at
$3,460.00 per year and the assistant parking meter maintenance man at $3,300.00
per year. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing. the salary of the Chief Attendant at the Parking Lot
at $3, 320.00 per year. and of the attendants at $3, 200.00 per year each. Upon
motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the mlary of the Clerk of the Municipal Court at
$3, 330.00 per year and the Deputy. Clerk 'of Municipal Court at $2,,920.00 per year.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Painter for the City of Rochester at
$4,500,00 per year. Upon motion .by Schwanke, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Building Inspector at $5,000.00 per
year, the Electrical •Inspector at• $4, 500.00 per year, the Heating Inspector at
$4,500,00 per year and the Plumbing Inspector at $4,500.00 per year and the
Secretary of Building., Plumbing, -Heating & Electrical Inspectors°at $2,700,00 per
year, 'Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the following salaries in the City Assessor's office
for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Whiting, second by -Anderson.
resolution adopted.
Assessor
Deputy Assessor (full time)
Deputy Assessor (full time)
Deputy Assessor (full time)
Stenographer & Clerk
.Deputy Assessors (part time)
not to exceed
$6, 000, 00 per ye ar;
4,200,00 pe r year;
4 200.00 per year;
41,200.00 per year;
2,400,00 pe r year;
27 5, 00 per month,
Resolution fixing the salary of the City Dog Catcher and Scavenger at
$3,300,00 for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Anderson, second by
Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the Mayor's Secretary at $3, 400.00 per
year. Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the stenographer for the Chief of Police
and Juvenile Division at $3,400.00 per year. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Schroeder, resolution adopted,
Resolution fixing the salary of the. City Clerk at $6,000.00per year;
the City Engineer at $9,400.00 per year; the City Attorney at $6,000.00 per year;
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t1he City Weighmaster at $3,290.00 per year; Assistant Custodians of the City Hall --
One at $3.,490.00 per year and Two at $3,290.00 per year. Upon motion by .Schwanke,
second by Tingley, resolu.tIon adopted..
Resolution fixing the salary of the Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Regist-
ration at $4,000.00 per year; Bookkeeping Machine Operator, Stenographer and Clerk
of Registration at $3,180.00 per year.. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting,
resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the following salaries in the Police Department for
the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution
adopted.
1 Chief of Police
1 Asst. Chief of Police
1 Captain of Detectives
4 Detectives, each
1 Su-pt. of Juvenile_ D•ivis ion
3 Asst. Juvenile Officer (man)
1 Record Clerk
3 Captains, each
3 Desk Sargeants, each
35 Patrolmen with former experience,
e ach
$6,000.00
per
year;
�j11000.00
per
year;
,900.00
per
year;
4,500.00
per
year;
4*900.00
per
year;
4,500.00
per
year;
40400.00
per
year;
4,600.00
per
year;
4, 400.00
per
year;
4,200.00 per year;
Resolution• fixing the following salaries in the Fire Department for the
ensuing official year. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted,
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Chief of Fire Department
$6,000.00
per
year;
2
Asst. Chiefs, each
4,900.00
per
year;
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Captains, each
4,600.00
per
year;
12
Drivers, each
49400.00
per
year;
1
Fireman Mechanic
4,500.00
per
year;
1
Fireman Electrician
(Fire Alarm
System)
4, 600.00
per
year;
Firemen with former
experience,
each
40200.00
per
year.
Resolution fixing the
salary of the
Judge of
Municipal Court at $6, 900:00
for the ensuiing official year.
Upon motion
by Moody,
second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the City Treasurer at $4.,900.00 for the
ensuing official year. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schiranke, resolution
adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary' of `the Civil Defense Director at $600.00 per
year. Upon motion bySchiaanke, second -by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution fixing the salary of the voting machine custodians at one and
one-half of regular hourly rate for hours beyond regular hours. Upon motion by
Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Alderman Schwanke stated that he felt some action should be taken or it
should be recomthended to the Charter Commission that the' Charter be amended so
that salaries of elective officials, City Treasurer, City Assessor, Municipal Judge,,
etc., could be set before April 1st so the candidate's wob.ld know what their salary
would be before they ran for office. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Alderman Whiting that the City Engineer be instructed
to notify the Minnesota State Highway Department of the action of the Common Council
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