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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., June v 4, 19 56
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
lRochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City,
Ion June 4, 1956.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M:, the
If ollowing members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, Moody,
ISchvaeder, Schwanke, Tingley, Whiting. Absent: None.
Upon motion .by Tingley, second by Moody, the minutes of the meetings' of
May 21st and May 25th, 1956 were approved.
Mayor McQuillan introduced Mr. Sylvio R. C. de Araujo a representative in
the State Assembly at Minas Gerais in Brazil and a former Mayor of Vieosa, Brazil,
who was in the City for medical aid: Mr. -de Araujo stated, through Mr. Luis
Almeida an interpreter, that he was very impressed with the high standard of living
and religious freedom in the United States and was very pleased with the welcome
given him by the City of Rochester.
Mrs, Ethel Golberg of 1427 East Center Street was present and stated that
a sidewalk had been constructed in front and around her property last year and the
total costs had been assessed against her property and if possible she would like
to have it spread.over a period of five years, instead of the total -last year, as
she was paying other assessments and was finding it impossible to pay all of these
-assessments at this time. A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, instructing the
City Attorney to draft a resolution spreading the assessment for sidewalks on
Mrs. Golberg's property over a -period of five years. Alderman Schwanke seconded
the motion and all voted in favor thereof,
President Bach stated that anyone interested in the construction of a
sidewalk on 14th Street Northeast could be heard at this time. Mr. Laurel Pennock,
Principal at Jefferson School, was present and stated that their P.T.A. had never
gone on record for anything but sidewalks on.both sides'of 14th Street Northeast
and were in favor of same being constructed. Mr. Wm. Schacht, President of the
Central P.T.A.
and Mr. Floyd Williams,
Vice -President, were each
present and
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in favor of
cons.trusting sidewalks on
both sides of-14th Street
Northeast. A
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from Sy and Elsie Hemshrot stating that they felt sidewalk should not only be pnt
between lot Avenue and Silver Lake but all the way on the South side of 14th Street
N. E. was read. After hearing -those present, Alderman Whiting introduced a resol-
ution ordering construction of sidewalks on the south side of 14th Street Northeast
from Lot 1, Lakeside Replat to Silver Lake Drive, which was read. A motion was
made by Alderman Anderson, second by Alderman Schroeder, that the resolution be
adopted as read and upon roll call all voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Edward Capelle was present and offered a piece of land for sale to
the City of Rochester, which could be used as a dumping grounds, park purposes,
(fill, black dirt, etc. The land is just east of the State Hospital and is comprised
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$5,000,00 per year for six years without interest. No action was taken.
Mr. E, A. Rundell was present in regard to the proposed preliminary
plan for platting his property west of loth Avenue Southwest. The recommendation
of the Street & Alley Committee that the plat was not acceptable because of the
street width of less than 60 feet and the poor alignment and recommending that a
60 foot wide street on the approximate alignment as indicated in red on the print
as the minimum street and that the 20 foot wide lane. shown on the print be a
private rather than a public drive, was again read, Mr. Rundell Stated he felt
that a 50 ft. street would be very adequate in this area. After hearing Mr.
Rundell, Alderman Anderson moved that Mr. Rundell prepare a new plat of his
property and present same to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their consider-
ation. Alderman Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition of Ambrose
P. Barry to have Lots land 2, Block Dashow's Sub -Division changed from a resident
ial to a commercial zone and Lot 3, Block 1, Dashow's Sub -Division changed from
a.residential to a multiple dwelling zone be granted, was read. Tbre said Board
also suggested that the Council consider vacating the alley behind Lots 3 and 4,
the two multiple dwelling lots. Mr. Arthur Swan, Attorney representing Mr. Young
the owner of Lot 4, was present and requested that the Council compromise and not
vacate the whole alley, but only behind Lots 3 and 4, the multiple dwelling lots.
After hearing those present,'Alderman Whiting moved that the recommendation of th
Board of Zoning be approved, insofar as the rezoning of Lots* 1,- 2, and 3, Block 1
Dashow's Sub -Division, and ordering a public hearing to be held on the requested
change of zoning on June 19, 1956 at 7:30 P. m, Alderman Tingley seconded the
motion and upon roll call all voted in favor of the motion.
The recommendation of the .Board of Zoning that the petition signed by
Standard Oil Company, E. J. Armit, Laura Braucht and Katherine Johnson to have t
property abutting the Standard Oil Station on the corner of llth Avenue and 2nd
Street Southwest changed from multiple dwelling zone to commercial zone be re jecte',d,
was read. Mr. A. H. Clemens, Attorneyp was present and inquired :if a public
hearing would be held on the requested change in zoning. Alderman Schroeder move
that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning be approved and a public hearing
De held oh the requested change in zoning on June 18, 1956 at 7:30 P. m.. Alder
Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Stanley F. Drips, Civil Defense Director, asked the Council to
designate the Electrical Inspector to prepare specifications for the installation
of sirens, which have been approved and money appropriated for. Alderman Schroede
moved that.the Blectrical Inspector be instructed to prepare electrical specifi-
cations for installation of sirens and have said specifications ready by the
meeting on June 18th, Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and all voted in fav
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• A letter from Peoples Hatural.Gas Company requesting an increase in
rates and submitting revised rate schedules and financial statements showing the
need for an increase in rates was read and discussed. Alderman Schwanke moved
that the matter be tabled until such time as a report can be obtained from a
qualified public utility accountant analyzing the statements and records of the
Northern Natural Gas Company submitted in support of their request for a gas rate
increase and that the President of the Common Council appoint a committee to
secure such an accountant and -work with him in securing such a report. Alderman
Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Bach then appointed -Aldermen Schroeder. Schwanke and Moody to
act on the"said Committee.
The requests of the Yellow Cab Company -for cab stands at the following
locations were each read together with letters of authorization of abutting
property owners;
Two car cabs stand at the north door of the new Mayo Clinic on let
Street Southwest;
Four cab car stand on the east side of 1st Avenue N. W. at Chicago
North Western depot and a three car cab stand on the west side of
lot Avenue N. W. at the Chicago North Western depot;
Two car cab stand on 2nd Street S. E. at Jefferson Bus depot;
Two car cab stand on 2nd Street S. W. at N. W. corner of St. Mary°s
hospital property; +
One car cab stand on the let Avenue N. W. entrance of the Carlton
Hotel;
Two car cab stand at the let Avenue S. W. door at the Zumbro Hotel,
a two car cab stand at the 2nd Avenue S. W. doorfof theKahler Hotel,
a one car cab stand at the lot Street S. V. door of theKahler Hotel,
a two car cab stand on 2nd Avenue S. W. at the interesection of let
Street S. W. on the west side of the street and a combination cab
and bus stand in front of Currie Hospital on let Street S.- W.
The request of Vet's Cab Company for a cab stand at the east door of thenew Clinic
building on 2nd Avenue on the west- side of the avenue and a stand at the south
door of the Kahler Hotel on let Street S. W. near 2nd Avenue and a stand on lot
Avenue at the Smoke Shop was also read again. Vpon motion by Schroeder; second by
Moody, these requests were referred to -the Police Committee and the Chief of
Police. All voted in favor 'of themotion.
President Bach stated this as being; the time and place set for the fol-
lowing hearings:
First hearing an construction of a sanitary sewer in 7th Street N. W.
from a point 114. feet west of 13th Avenue N. W. to 19th Avenue N. W. in Valleyhigh
Addition.- There 'was no one present wishing to be heard.
First hearing on grading, base .construction, bituminous surfacing and
construd'tion of sanitary sewer and grater main on 19th Avenue Northwest and 14th
Street Northwest in Valleyhigh Addition. There was no one present wishing to be
heard.
Second hearing on construction of sanitary sewer, water main and sewer
and water service connections and grading, base construction and bituminous our -
facing on 8th Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in Washington Sub -
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Second hearing on construction of sanitary sewer and water main and
sewer and water service connections and grading, base construction and bituminous
surfacing in hth Avenue_ Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke Sub -Division.
There was no one present wishing. to be heard.
Second hearing on construction of sanitary sewer and water main and
sewer and water service connections in llth, 12th and 13th.Avenues Southeast and
8* Street Southeast in South. Home Addition.
be heard.
There was no one present wishing to
Second hearing on grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing oni
llth and 12th Avenue Southeast and 0 Street Southeast in South Home Addition.
There was no one present wishing to be heard.
Second hearing on construction of sanitary sewer,,and water main and
grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing in let Street Northeast from
llth to 13th Avenue Northeast to service Lots 1-7 of Harden°s Replat. There was
no one present wishing to be heard.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for receiving
and opening bids for the following projects:
Bids for construction of a_sanitary sewer, water main and sewer and wale%
,service connections in Sth Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in Washingtoi
Sub -Division. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser In the amount of $2,972.,10 for
sanitary sewer, $1,691,50 for water main and $2,310,00 for sewer and water service
connections was received and opened and upon motion by Whiting, second by Moody,
the same was referred to the Sewer and Water Committees and City Engineer for
tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a sanitary sewer, water main and sewer and watei
service connections in hth Avenue Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke
Sub -Divisions The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $6,619,70 for
sanitary sewer, $5, 173.75 for water main and $4,020.00 for sewer and water service'
connections was received and opened and upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson,)
the same was referred to the Sewer and Water :Committees and City Engineer for
tabulation and report.
Bids for construction of a sanitary sewer, water main and sewer and water
service connections in llth, 12th and 13th Avenues Southeast and Sa Street Southeast
in South Home Addition. The bid of Carlisle G. Fraser in the amount of $5,056.60 I/
for sanitary ,sewer, $4,225.35 for water main and $2,150.00 for sewer and water
service connections was received and opened and upon motion'by Whiting, second by
Schroeder, .the same was referred to the Sewer and Water Committees and City Engineer
for tabulation and report.
Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on Sth Avenue
N. W. and 15th Street N. W. in Washington Sub -Division. The bid of Leon Joyce in
the amount of $3,779,20 was received and opened and upon motion by Schroeder,
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Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on 4th
Avenue Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke 'Sub -Division. The bid of
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Leon Joyce in the amount of $6, 555.50 was received and opened and upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Whiting, the same was referred to the Street &,Alley
Committee and the City Engineer for tabulation and report.
Bids for grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on llth and
12th Avenues Southeast and Sj Street Southeast in South Some Addition. The bid of
Leon Joyce in the amount of $17,979.00 was received and opened and upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Moody, the same -was referred to the Street & Alley Committee
and the City Engineer, •for tabulation and report.
Bids for furnishing two patrol cars for use in the Police Department.
The bids of Clements Chevrolet Company in the amount of $1,175.00 each; Universal
Motors, Inc. $1, 475.00 each; and Gene Phillips, Inc. in the amount of $1, 450.00
each were received and opened and upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, the
same were referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police for tabulation
and report.
Bids for furnishing a Radar Speedmeter for use in the Police Department.
The bid of H: B.-Allen, Inc. in the amount of $1, 392. 25 was received -and opened
and upon motion by Schw anke, second by Tingley, the same was referred to the
Police Committee and the Chief of Police for tabulation and report.
The following resolution adopted by the Sinking Fund Commission was read
and upon motion by Anderson, second by Whiting, 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 $100,604.11 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 Certificates of Indebtedness 2 5/8% due February 15,
1957. (Principal $100,000,00; Interest $604.11).
Be it further resolved: That 'the said $100,000.00 2 5/9%
V. S. Treasury Certificates maturing February 15th, 1957 be
purchased for the Electric Department Depreciation Reserve."
A letter from the Board of Public Health and Welfare requesting
approval of the appointment of Mr. Thomas DePrey as the substitute garbage
collector during the vacation period beginning June 4, 1956 was -read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the appointment was approved.
The following letter from the City Engineer was read and upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Moody, the same was referred to the City Attorney:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I wish to call your attention to a serious flaw in the Zoning
Ordinance and Building Code which evidently permits construction of
residences or business buildings on alleys or back ends of lots
where there is no direct access to a street.
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There have been several such cases in recent years, and the
Building Inspector tells me there is now law or ordinance that
Will enable him to prevent it, provided the lot built upon has
the required area.
The Ob je ction of this department to these buildings is: $1)
that alley locations do not have direct access to the sewer and
water mains in the street. Endless expense and trouble is
caused in these cases. (2) They cannot be given a house number
or street address. (3) There are no parking spaces for the
owners, their guests, or service vehicles. (4) There is no
sidewalk to these places. (5) The alleys are usually unimproved
alleys without established gr4des or any paving.,
In addition to the mechanical problems that affect this
Department directly, there also is the overcrowding and
depressing effect on the neighborhood. The typical building
placed .on these alley locations is uaually an old house that
is moved in, or an old barn or garage remodeled. They are
also usually erected on a lot of absolute minimum size and
occupied to maximum use,
It seems to me that it is definitely in keeping with the
purpose of the Zoning Ordinance to take whatever steps are
necessary to prevent the erection and use of residences or
business buildings on areas that are not abutting on an
adequate street.
Respectfully,
C. A. Armstrong
City Engineer."
A letter from Sidney A. Frellsen, Director of Division of Waters of the
Department of Conservation, requesting that the City donate $41.250 for the
purpose of operating the gaging station in the Zumbro River near Rochester was
read and upon motion by .Schroeder, second by Whiting, the amount of $412.50 was
appropriated from the General Fund and ordered paid for the City's share of the
operating. cost of the gaging station _in the Zumbro River near Rochester. All vote4
in favor of the motion.
A letter from State of Minnesota, Department of Health, enclosing a copy
of the report of,their Municipal Water Supply Section covering examination of
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plans on water mains extensions for the City of Rochester was. read and President
Bach ordered the 'same placed on file.
A letter from the Rochester yellow Cab .Corporation accepting the
Franchise Ordinance No, 922 in its entire.ty was read and President .Bach ordered the
same placed on file.
A petition signed by Lloyd Paszek to have the west J of Lot 1, Block 33,
Northern Addition,(904 North Broadway) changed from a residential zone to a
commercial zone was read together with a statement. of acquiescence signed by 7
residents in that area, Upon motion by Schroeder., second by Schwanke, the said
petition.was referred to the Zoning Board.
The request of Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, for permission to send two
firemen to Alexandria, Minnesota on June 11, 12 and 13, 1956, to attend the Slat
annual convention of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association was read and
upon motion by Schwanke, second by Anderson, his request was granted,
Letters signed by William J. Holmes and Paul E. Zollman thanking the
Fire Department for the service given.to them in answering a call on 14th Avenue
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Southeast were each read and President Bach ordered the same.placed on file,
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A petition to extend the sanitary sewer in 3rd Avenue Northwest from a
Point 76 feet north of the south line of Outiot 4 in Northern Addition to a point
approximately 100 feet north of the south line of ' Outlot 5, Northern Addition was
read and upon - motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, the same was referred -to the
Sewer Committee and the City Engineer. j
The following preliminary estimates submitted by the City Engineer were
each read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file:
Preliminary estimate for,construction of a sanitary sewer and water
main in Washington Sub -Division in the amount of $2, 947.88;
Preliminary estimate for construction of a sanitary sewer and water
main in Lemke Sub -Division in the amount of $6,647.30;
Preliminary estimate for construction of a sanitary sewer and water
main in South Home Addition in the amount of $5,719.66; •
Preliminary estimate for construction of sanitary sewer and water
service connections in Lemke Sub -Division in the amount of $3,410.00;
Preliminary estimate for grading, base construction and bituminous
surfacing in Lemke Sub -Division in the amount of $6,047.35;
Preliminary estimate for grading, base construction and bituminous
surfacing in Washington Sub -Division in the amount of $3,614.30;
Preliminary estimate for.construction of sanitary sewer and water
service connections in Washington Sub -Division in the amount of
$1,890.00;
Preliminary estimate for construction of sanitary sewer and water
service connections in South Home Addition in the amount of $1,610.00;
Preliminary estimate for grading, base construction and bituminous
surfacing in South Home Addition in the amount of $12,968.75; and
Preliminary estimate for base construction and bituminous surfacing
on the extension of 9th Street Southeast to a point 267 feet east
of 9th Avenue Southeast in the amount of $944.95.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, transmitting
plans and specifications for resurfacing of T. H. 63 on Broadway was read. The plans
as submitted included concrete islands to be constrncted in -the center of Broadway
from 6th Street South to 4th Street Northwest. A motion was made by Alderman Moody,
second by Alderman Schwanke, directing the Mayor, City Engineer and Street & Alley j
!Committee to go to St. Paul to confer with the Commissioner of Highways in regard
to the construction of the said islands. All .vot ed in favor of the motion.
The application of D. F. Lehnertz for a license to erect and maintain
signs was read and upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the lbeense was
granted.
Th.e application of Alfred Hanson for a license to construct sid4iwalks was
and all voting in f avor.thereof except Alderman Schwanke
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read and upon motion by Anderson, second by Schroeder, the license was granted.
The contract bond of H. T. Earle Sr. in the amount of $7, 274.79 with the
New Amsterdam Casualty Company as surety was read and the same was referred to the
Mayor for his approval.
The indemnity bond for lost order or warrant of Louis Nichols in the
amount of $14.50 was read and upon motion by Schreoder, second by Moody, the bond
was approved.
The report of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending May 18.
1956 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $3.006.00 and civil fees
received $4.10 and for the week ending May 25, 1956 showing total criminal fines
and costs collected $2, 215. 60 and civil fees received $10.60 -were each read and
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having been approved by the City Attorney..,, President Bach ordered the same placed
on file.
The reports for the month of May of the Building Inspector showing fees
collected for building permitss issued $1,36,6.00; of the.Blectrical Inspector
showing fees collected for electrical permits issued $187.25; of the Plumbing
Inspector showing fees collected for plumbing permits ;issued $201.00; of ,the
Heating Inspector showing fees collected for heating permits issued $75.25 and
fees collected for sign permits $83.40 were each read and President Bach ordered
the same placed on file.
President Bach declared a recess at 5:50 P. m.
President Bach called the meeting to order at 5;00 p. m.
Mr. Eddie Hentges, President of the Rochester Baseball Association, was
present and requested permission to put a banner across Broadway on the nights of
baseball games, to help advertise the -scheduled ball games. Alderman .Tingley
moved.that the request:.be granted , the said sign to be erected by a licensed sign
company. Alderman Schwanke seconded the motion and all voted in favor of the
motion.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition to have
Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Northern Addition (1003 North Broadway) changed form a
residential to a commercial zone be granted was read. A motion was made by
Schroeder, second by Whiting, ordering a public hearing on the requestedzoning
change on June 18, 1956 at 7:30 p. m.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the petition to have
Lot 5, Block 3 and Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Gonderman & Thiel's Sub -Division (12th
Street and 10'i Avenue Southeast)changed from a residential to a commercial zone be
rejected was read. A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Whiting, ordering a
public hearing on the requested zoning change on June 19, 1956 at 7:30 P. m.
The recommendation of the Board of Zoning that the pe titimn to 11ave Lot
3, Bilmar Addition and a part of Lot 33, Auditor's Plat "A" (proposed Southeast
shopping center) changed from a residential to a commercial zone be granted was
read. A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, ordering a hearing
on the requested zoning change on June 18, 1956 at 7:30 P. m.
The recommendation of the Lighting Committee that street lights be
placed at the intersection of .14th Street and 16tit Avenue Northwest; at the inter-
section of 16th Street and 16th Avenue Northwest and on 16th Avenue Northwest
between 14th and 16th Street Northwest was read and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Tingley, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk was instruct-
ed to notify the Public Utility Department of the action taken.
The recommendation of the Sewer Committee that the p3 tition for constr-
uction of a sanitary sewer extension in 3rd Avenue Northwest from a point 76 feet
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north of south line of Outlot 5, Northern Addition be abandoned was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the recommendation was accepted.
The recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police,that
the bid of H. B. Allen Inc. in the amount of $1,382.25 for furnishing radar
speedmeter to the City of Rochester be accepted, was read. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Whiting, the recommendation was approved.
-The recommendation of the Police Committee and the Chief of Police that
the bid of Clements- Chevrolet Company in the amount of $2,356.00 for furnishing two
patrol cars to the City of Rochester for use in the. Police Department -be -accepted
and' checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned was read. Upon motion by
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The following resolutions were each introduced and•read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution accepting the bid of H. B. Allen Inc. for furnishing of a•
radar speedmeter.for use in the Police.Department. Upon motion by Anderson, second
by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting bid of Clements Chevrolet Company for furnishing
two patrol cars for use in the Police Department. -IIpon motion by Moody, second by
Schroeder,-zresolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing -on construction of a sanitary sewer in 7th Street Northwest from
a point 114 ft. West of 13th Avenue Northwest to 19th Avenue Northwest in Valley -
high Addition. 'Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution ordering plans, specifications, profile and estimate of cost
and 2nd hearing on grading, base construction a nd bituminous surfacing, sanitary
sewer and water main on 19th Avenue Northwest and 14th Street Northwest in
Valleyhigh Addition. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Tingley, tesolution
adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for the
construction of a sanitary sewer_ in 7th Street Northwest from a point 114 feet
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west of 13th Avenue Northwest to 19th Avenue Northwest in Valleyhigh Addition.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting plans and specifications and ordering bids for the
construction of grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing , sanitary
sewer and water main on 19th Avenue Northwest and 14th Street Northwest in Valley -
high .Addition. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution adopted.
Resolution and ordering bids for the
accepting plans and specifications
construction of sanitary sewer and water main in 1st Street Northeast from llth
Avenue Northeast to 13th Avenue Northeast to service Lots 1-7 of Harden's Replat.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
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Resolution accepting plans and specifications and .ordering bids for the
grading., base construction and bituminous surfacing on 1st Street Northeast from
llth to 13th Avenue Northeast to -serve Lots 1-7 of Hardens .Replat. Upon -motion.
by Moody, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution .appropriating . $3, 877.96 from the P.I.R.-Fund and ordering
payment made to Carlisle G. Fraser. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke,
-resolution _adopted. ,
Resolution appropriating $2, 517.06 from the P.I.R. Fund .and or.ddring
payment made. to Carlisle G. Fraser. _ 'Upon motion by - Schwanke, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.- .
:Resolution appropriating $7, 790.90 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 $7,366.01 from the Permanent I.mprova.ment ,Fund
and ordering payment made to John Weis & Son. Upon motion by Whiting; second by
Anderson,. re.soluti.on adopted,
Resolution appropriating 45,439,57 from the General Fund and -ordering
payment made to Karvel Insur_anc.e- C-omgany, $210.00; W. Otti-s Hanson, $231.a0;
J. W. Smiley, $315.00; Herbert .G.. Knopp, $814.94; The Mill .Mutuals, $246.13; :C. .0.
Brown Agency-, $1,7.32.50; A. G. Scheidel & Co,, :$49•g•75;- R. W. Chadwick, $472.50;
-Palter C. Heins Agency, $91-8.7.5. ..'Upon motion by Anderson, second .by Moody,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $9,331.95 from the Street & Alley Fund and
ordering payment made t-o Allen Lloyd Company. -Upon motion by Moody, second by
Schroeder, resolution adopted.
R.esolutio.n appropriating $3,472.90 from the General Fund, $2.60 from the
S & A Fund, $370..57 from the Fire Protection Fund and. $14.26 from the Sewer Fund
and ordering payment made to Woodhouse ,Brothers, $395. 62; H. Dornack & Son, $335.55
and Big Four. Oil Company, $2,939.16. Upon motion.by Schroeder, second by Schwanke,)
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2, 491.9,8 from the General Fund, $42. 50 from the
S & A Fund, $191040 from the Sewer Fund, $381,30 from the Bridge Fund and $336.32
from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made.to Gopher Stamp & Die Company
$336.32; Twin City Testing &. Engineering, $381.30; L. N. Sickels Company, $233.90;
Ediwth B. Swanson, $450.00 and Standard Oil Company, $2,041.98. Upon motion.by
Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
The following dlaims were each read and upon motion.by Schroeder, second
by Moody, the same were approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
From the General Fund: Marvin W. Price, $32.25; Wm. Burrows, $31,504,
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Paul Plantz, $31.89; C. A. Cottingham, $10.00; Richard E. White, $40.00; Gladys E.
Danford, $98, 75; Paul Knutson, $13.00;- Laura Simonson, $6.00; Wiktor 0. Wilson, M.
D., $116.50; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $27.50; Clerk of Municipal Caurt, $15::00;
Adam's, $4.50; The Johnson Company, $6.55;Schmidt Printing Company, $12.25; Walter
S. Booth & Son, $4.12; .Schmidt Printing Company, $34.50; H. A. Rogers Company, $6.05;
Minneapolis Blue Printing Company, ;$26.56; H. A.. Rogers .Company, $21.65; Institute
for Training in Municipal Administration, $52.50; Marti Motors, -Ina., $.30; Univer-
sal Motors, Inc., $6.09; .Reeve's Drug Store, $120'44;Weber & Judd Company, $37.36;
National Bushing & Parts Company, $38.80; D. H. .Holt Company, $6.24; H. F. Ranf rang
(Agency, $4.17; Employer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company, $4.50; •Carl Slight Agency,
$3.33; 0. W. Schroeder, ,Agent, $4.30; Fitzpatrick Insurance Agency, $5.83; Seourity
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, $3.00; Frank Pendle Agency, $7.50; Arthur -A. Hirman
Agency, $69.17; F. 0. Fitting Insurance Agency, $4.16;A. C. Gooding, $10.83; Osterud
Agency, Inc., $10.00; American Hardware Mutual, $10.00; Hall ing Insurance Agency,
$14.99; Francis Y. McGovern Agency, $310'66;_Gordon C. Kilborn Agency, $13.34; Ruth
R. Bernard, $11,66; Security Mutual Fire Insurance Company, $168.00; A. B.. Brown
Agency, $13.33;$ruse insurance Agency, $20.00;J. F. McAdams Insurance Agency, $10.84;
Edward -Go .Capelle, $9.33; John Oliphant, $1200"06; F. 0. Fitting Insurance Company,
44.0-0; H. .T. Earle, $75.00; Allen -Lloyd Company, $2.50; Huey'-s Cigar Store, $6.25;
Sunray. Products Corporation,- $45.02; :Rochester Dairy Cooperative, .$.72; Fire &
Safety, :Inc., $4.50; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $7.53; Witte Transportation Comp
iany, $2.25; Ace Hardware, $19.32 and the Railway Express Company, $1.85.
From the Street & Alley Fund: National Bushing & Parts Company, $1.73;
(Peoples Natural -Gas Company, $56.39; Ben F. Rehling, $19.75; Consolidated Steel
& Supply Company, $46,41; Herbert G. Knopp, $26.50; Socony Mobil Oil Company,
$17.60; Consolidated Steel & Supply Company, $199.13; Eco, Inc., $45.32; Ruffridge
Johnson Equipment Oompany, $7.43; General Trading Company, $78.25;- Parkhill Brothers,
$2.96; Witte Transportation Company, $23.72; Rochester Ready -Mix Concrete Company;
1 $82, 20; Struve Paint, Shop, $26, 55; Harold's Aut-o Electric,- $12.52; The Sanitary
l Company, $5.92; Ace Hardware, $78.800'
From the Fire Protection Fund: Ace* Hardware, $12.87; Rdlway Express,
$3.31; Minnesota Fire Department Association, $35.00; Fire & Safety, Inc:, $58.50;
Miner Plating Company, $10.75; Balch Bros. & West Company, Inc., $29.73; Gopher
Welding Supply. Company, $25:69, Adair Electric, $20.23; General Trading Company,
$18.25; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00i.
From the Sewer Fund: Witte Transportation Company, $29.17; The Sanitary
Company, $119,46; Carlisle G. Fraser, $52.50; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., $121.50; Build-
er's -Providence, Inc,, $28.65:
From the Park Improvement Fund: Southern Minnesota Golf Association, $10,00;
First National Bank, $74.28.
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From the Police Protection Fund: Reeve's Drug Store, $6,91; Reuben A.
Rieck, $40,00; Harry S. Stai, $24.90; Carl J. Briese, $24.90; The Leicht Press,
$24.75 and Weber & Judd Company, $25.00.
Prom the Parking Meter Fund: The Rochester Visitor, $8.00; Ace Hardware
Company, $4.70.
From the Bridge Fund: Witte Transportation, $20.25.
Alderman Anderson introduced a resolution urging the park board to give
favorable consideration to the proposal of the Rochester Art Center to construct an
art building on park grounds, which- was read. A motion was made by Alderman Moody
that the said resolution be adopted as read. Alderman Schroeder seconded the
motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Whiting. introduced a resolution ordering construction of a trunk
line water main to Elton Hills Addition; approving plans and specifications therefor
and ordering advertisement for bids, which was read. A notion was made by Alderman
Schroeder that the said resolution be adopted as read. Alderman Schwanke seconded
the motion and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Schwanke introduced a resolution commending A. G. Whiting for his
which was read.
service on the Public Utility Board/ A motion was made by Alderman Schwanke,
seconded by Alderman Tingley, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all
voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution duly passed
and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance prohibiting lout
unnecessary or unusual noises within the limits of the City of Rochester; prohibit-
ing the use of sound amplification devices or apparatus for commercial purposes;
providing for licensing and regulating the use of sound amplification devices and
apparatus for non-commercial purposes; and providing a pehalty for the violation
thereof", was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, 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 Schroeder, second by Tingley, and.upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its
third and final reading.
A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Moody, that the said ordinance
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the
said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose
of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating
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meet of buildings on lots, and the density;of population within the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, ill -in accordance with a�comprehensive•plan"(dhanging
Lot 1, Block 45, Morse & Sargent's Addition -to -commercial zone), was given its -
I third and final reading:
A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Tingley, that the said
Ordinance be adopted as -read, and all voting in f avor:thereof, President Bach
declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
The recommendation of the Sewer & Water Committee that the bid of Carlisle
G. Fraser for. the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in 4th Avenue
Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke Sub-Division.be accepted at the unit
prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read, and upon
motion by Anderson, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Sewer and Water: Committee that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a sanitary sewer and water service
connections in 4th Avenue Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke Sub -Division
be accepted at the unit priced bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders was read, and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the recommendation
+was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the bid of Leon
Joyce for the grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing on 4th Avenue
Northwest, and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke's Sub -Division 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 Sewer and Water Committee that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in Sth
Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in Washington Sub -Division, 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 Sewer and Water Committee that the bid of
Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction of Sanitary'Sewer and Water Service conn-
ections in Sth Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest is Washington Sub -Division
be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful
bidderse was read and upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee * that the bid of Leon
Joyce for the grading, base construction and bituminous surfacing of 8th Avenue
Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in Washington Sub -Division 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 following resolutions were each introduced.and read and President
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Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction
of a sanitary sewer, watermain and sewer and water service connections in Sth
Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in Washington Sub -Division. Upon motion
by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser for the construction
of a sanitary sewer, watermain.and sewer and water service connections in 4th
Avenue Northwest and 16th Street Northwest in Lemke Sub -Division. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Tingley, resolution.adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Leon Joyce for the g rading,base con-
struction and bituminous surfacing of 4th Avenue Northwest and 16th Street North-
west in Lemke Sub -Division. Upon motion by Tingley,. second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Leon Joyce for the grading, base construc,
ion and bituminous surfacing on Sth Avenue Northwest and 15th Street Northwest in
Washington Sub -Division. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Anderson, resolution
adopted,
Mr. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that Mrs. Lois O'Connell, his
secretary, had resigned as of June 1, 1956 and that he had appointed Miss Bonita
Kelly to replace her. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, his appoint -
meat was approved.
Alderman Anderson stated that Fire Station No. 3 would be ready for use
by approximately June 15, 1956and that the Chief wished authority to employ 14
new men, which would make a total of jl men on the fire department (1 Fire Chief;
2 Assistant Chiefs; 9 Captains; 16 Drivers; 1 Alarm Supt.; 1 Mechanic; 2 for the
Fire Prevention Bureau; and 40 Firemen). Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, stated that
he would like to put these 14 new men on the payroll as of June 19, 1956 so they_
could have a training period. Amotion'was made by Schroeder, second by Anderson,.
that fourteen (14) new firemen be appointed effective June 19, 1956 and that the
City Attorney prepare an amendment to the ordinance setting up the Fire Department,
to include the 14 new firemen. All voted in favor of the motion.
Alderman Tingley moved that the same committee, appointed earlier in the
meeting to obtain a public utility accountant to analyze and study the statements
and records of Peoples Natural Gas Company in regard to gas rate increase, also
be instructed to consider and make a study of the feasibility of the City
purchasing the Peopleas Natural Gas Company.
and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Schwanke seconded the motion
Mayor McQuillan brought up the matter that the Junior College in the City
of Rochester did not receive State Aid and therefore the expenses of the said
college were borne by the local taxpayer and that no tuition was required from
outside residents. He recommended that a committee be appointed to press for
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action in seeking legislation -to provide state aid for junior colleges. A motion
was made by Alderman Schroeder that the Council go on record as endorsing the
movement for -aid to higher education in the City of Rochester, that the Mayor be
authorized to appoint a committee to act for the.Council in this regard and that
one member of the Council be appointed to this committee. Alderman Tingley
seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Schwanke, the meeting was adjourned
until 7s 30 P. m. on Monday. June 19, 1956.
City Clerk