HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1957Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council .4 .rl
• of the City,of Rochester, Minn., January 7, 1957
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,l
on January 7, 1957•
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m., the following
members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Anderson, Moody,. Schroeder,
Schwanke, Whiting. Absent: Alderman Tingley.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Schwanke, the minutes of the meeting of
December 17, 1956 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing
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on the proposed change of zoning of Lot 5, Block 3, Gonderman & Thiel's Sub -
Division from a 'residential zone to a commercial zone. Mrs. Einar M. Lange of
1211 - 6th Avenue Southeast was again present and protested the requested change
in zoning. A letter from Mrs. Henry G. Robinson, President of the Horace Mann
P.T.A. stating that the said P.T.A. wished to go on record as favoring that all
non-commercial lots facing 12 Street S. W. within the Horace Mann school areabe
left residential was read. A motion was then made by Alderman Anderson that the
hearing be continued until the evening meeting at 7:30 P. mI to allow people
working to attend the hearing if they so desired. Alderman Schroeder seconded the
motion and all voted in favor thereof.
President Bach stated this as being the time and. place set for a hearing
to consider the proposed assessment of all or a portion of. the City's share of the
cost of resurfacing Broadway (T. H. 063) between 6th Street South and 4th Street
North. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
The appointment by Mayor Claude H. McQuillan of firs. J. R. Eckman of 921
Sth Avenue Southwest to the Library Board, term to expire the 3rd Satui-day, July
1958( to fill unexpired term of Mrs. T. R. Lawler) was read. A motion was made by
Alderman Whiting! that the appointment be approved. Alderman Schwanke seconded the
motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The resignation of Stanley F. Drips as Civil Defense Director was read
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and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, his resignation was accepted.
A letter signed by Patrick Healy, Jr., Executive Director of the American
Municipal Association and addressed to Mayor Claude H. McQuillan, inviting the City
of Rochester to take out a direct membership in the American Municipal Association
and enclosing a, statement in the amount of $100.00 for the membership fee for the
year beginning January 1, 1957 was read. A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder
that the City accept the invitation to become members of the American Municipal
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Association and the City Clerk was instructed to pay the fee of $100.00 ,from the
General Fund. Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and. all voted in favor thereof.
A letter from Gilbert H. MacMillan, Consulting Eingineer for the 7th
Street N. E. bridge, requesting the Council to take some action on the balance of
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this claim for services rendered was read. He further stated that this matter had'
been pending since October and that he had written to both the City Engineer and
the City Attorney but had received no reply. C. A. Armstrong, Gity Engineer,.
reported that he -did- not feel that the City. of Rochester owed Mr. MacMillan the
amount,he claimed -as he had not made as many inspections as indicated on the bill.
A. motion was made by Alderman Whiting, second by Alderman Moody that the matter be
tabled until later in the meeting when the City Attorney mould be present. All
voted in favor . of the motion.
A letter from the State of Minnesota., Department of Health, enclosing a
copy of the report of our Municipal Water Supply Section covering an examination •
of specifications on water supply wells for the City was read and President Bach
ordered the same placed on file.
A notice of a hearing to be held i-n the State Office Building at 9:30 A.14.
Ion January 22, 1957 before the Railroad and Warehhousv Commission in the matter �of-
the application for an increase in passenger -fares for Gra.yhound Corporation, Jack
Rabbit Lines, Inc., Jefferson Transportation Company, Lake of the Woods Bus Line,
Northern Transportation -Company, Northwest Trails, Inc., Triangle Transportation
Co. Inc. and Zephyr Lines, Incorporated was read and President Bach ordered the same
placed on file.
A notice of a hearing to be held in the City Hall in Rochester, Minnesotr,
at 10:30 A. M. on January 10, 1957 before the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in
the matter of -the application of the Rochester Bt?s •Line, Inc. for a reduction in
service on its South Broadway and Graham run and for the institution of a trial run
to Highland Additiou was read and President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The request of Frank W. Everett, Fire Chief, for permission to attend the
29th annual Fire Department Instructors C-onference, held at Memphis, Tennessee,
February 19th through 22nd, 1957 and take one m,-.n with him was read. A motion was
made by Alderman Schwanke, second -by Alderman -Anderson, that his request be granted
and he be authorized to attend at City expense and take one man with him. All voted
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in favor of .the motion.
The application for transfer of liquor license No. 375 from K. J.Donahue
to DeLoris D. Hoy was read together with five letters of reference. James J.
Macken, Jr., Chief . of Police, reported that he had made an investigation on. DeLoris
Hoy and her husband Robert Hoy and could see no reason why it should not be trans-
ferred. A motion was made by Alderman Schwanke that -the application be referred to
the License Committee to report back at the meeting in the evening. Alderman
Schroeder seconded the motion and all voted in favor' thereof.
A petition signed by Paul and Mabel Dornack to have Lot 3, B-lock 25,
Northern Addition (1011 North Broadway) changed from a residential zone to a
commercial zone was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by- Anderson, -the same
was referred to the Board of Zoning.
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The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read
and President Bach ordered the -same placed on file:
"Bel 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 BLACK and VEATCH of Kansas City,
Missouri for the furnishing of ENGINEERING SERVICES in connection
with the improvement and extension of the City Water System in
accordance with copy of contract hereto attached and tc pay Black
and Veatch for such services according to schedule of fees con-
tained in the said contract; the total amount of such fees not to
exceed) ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (""11,000.00). 11
The following letter signed by James J. Macken, Jr. Chief of Police, was
read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, the same was referred to
the Police Committee:
"Police Committee of the Common Council
City of Rochester,- Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I have met.with Sheriff Gerald Cunningham a number of times in
regard to the problems created by the construction of a new
Olmsted.County Courthouse.
As you'probably know the existing County jail, Sheriff's
Residence and Sheriff's garage will be razed in February or
March;'of 1957- It is proposed that the new Courthouse will
be built on the present -jail site. Arrangements have already
been 'made for Administrative and Office space for the Sheriff
at 19 - 3 Street S. W. It• is my understanding that the City
intends to cooperate with the County during the construction
period by hctising County and State prisoners within the limits
of our space. The Sheriff states that the County will bear
the expense relative to County and State prisoners in the
following categories: furnishing and maintaining bedding and
blankets; plates, cups and eating utensils; meals; medical
care for prisoners; and a Jailer on a part time basis to
service the needs of -the prisoners. This Jailer will require
some space in the City Hall. I feel that we can accomodate
him in the Assistant Chief's and Captains-1 Offices.
There' will be . some problems of ,space involved in the visiting
of prisoners by relatives, Clergy, Attorneys and business
associates, but I feel we can work this problem out as we go along.
At the present time we have not agreed, upon parking facilities
or the location of same except we agree a minimum of five
spaces will be required to serve the Sheriff's Officers.
I trust that the arrangements that we have'made a satisfactory
to you and that you will be able to solve their parking
problem at an early date.
If there are no complications it appears ,,hat the Sheriff will
vacate his present quarters on or about February 1, 1957.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. MAKCEN, JR.
CHIEF OF POLICErr
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The following letter signed by Richard A. Miller, Secretary of the
Rochester Fire Department Relief Association, was read:
"Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council
Rochester City Hall
Rochester,,Minnesota
Dear Sirs:
In the- past two weeks a -committee from the Fire Department Relief
Association has contacted as many of the councilmen as it was
possible to reach. This committee tried to explain a proposed
pension plan. In these meetings a.number of questions have arisen,
that wer feel can best be answered by the council appointing a
committee to work with us, or by holding an informal meeting with
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the council.
Any pension change that is made has to go through the State Legislature.
As you know they are now in session, so we would appreciate prompt
action be taken on our request. Thankyou.
Yours truly,
s/Richard A. Miller
Richard A. Miller, Secly:"
The Mqror stated that the League of Minnesota Municipalities were holding
meetings to study the various pensions in the State of Minnesota and that the next
meeting will be hold on January loth and anyone wishing to go would be welcome to
attend. Alderman Schroeder moved that the Chair appoint a committee of two and
the City Attorney to work with the committee from the Fire Department Relief
Association. Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof
except Alderman Schwanke who voted "no". President Bach then appointed Alderman
Schroeder and Alderman Tingley to work with the above committee.
A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer requesting the authorization
to negotiate with applicants for 2 Civil or Highway Engineers - base wage up to
$6,500.00 and 1 Draftsman -Designer - base wage up to $4,200.06, was read together
with a recommendation from the Street & Alley Committee authorizing the said request
with the starting wages to be 90% of base wage. Upon motion by Schroeder, second
by Anderson, the recommendation was approved.
The following letter from the Board of Park Commissioners was read and
upon motion by Alderman Schroeder, second by Alderman Whiting the same was referred
to the Public Grounds Committee:
"Hon. Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor
and
The Common Council of Rochester
Gentlemen:
Re: Marine Sales & Service Co.
S 2nd Avenue S.E. .
It has been, brought to our attention that the program of
widening 2nd Avenue S.E. lacks but the distance across two small
pieces of property for itst completion, and that arrangements to
acquire frontage -from these two pieces of property might be made
in the near future.
No. 9 2nd'Ave. S.E. is the building now used by the Marine
Sales and Service Co., and it would have to have the front end re-
moved and a new set -back front end replacement on it in order to
straighten out that portion of 2nd Avenue.
We feel that some day in the not too distant future, all
of that business corner will be removed and converted to. park
and/or parking. Consequently we feel that it might be a step in
the right direction for a very nominal added cost, to acquire all
of that property when straightening that portion of 2nd Avenue,
rather than merely then front footage and the replacement of the
front end of the building. The property is 26 x 160 feet and as
so much of that area is used by downtown business people and shoppers
for parking 6 days of the week, we suggest the possibility of this
expenditure being charged to the parking fund.
Very sincerely,
BOARD OF PARK C014MISSIONERS
s/A. J. TODDIE
A. J. Toddie, President."
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of December, 1956
showing total fees collected for the month in the amount of $101.95. President
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The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending December
21.st, 1956 showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of
$983.50 and civil fees received $6.10 and for the week ending December 29th, 1956
showing total criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $1,8g9.30 and
civil fees received $5. 45 and for the week ending January 4, 1957 showing total
criminal fines and costs collected in the amount of $1,434.50 and civil fees
received $.60 were each read and having been approved by the City Attorney,
President Bach ordered the same place on file.
The applications for a license to sell cigarettes of Margaret Blechinger,
Saul Rubin, DeLorig D. Hoy and James & Beverly Hoisington were each read and upon
motion
by Schwanke, second by Moody, the licenses were granted,'
The applications for a" license to sell soft drinks of DeLoris D. Hoy,-
Margaret Blechinger, Saul. Rubin and James & Beverly Hoisington were each read and
upon motion by Anderson, second by Schwanke, the licenses were granted.
The application of Saul Rubin for a license, to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquor was read and upon motion by Schwanke, second by Whiting, the license
was granted,
The application of4Littrup Nielson for a sewer and drain layers license
was read. Upon motion by Andersonr, second by Moody, the license was granted.
The applic,ationsof the Rochester Yellow Cab Corporation for 27 Taxi -Cab
Automobile Licenses were each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody,
the licenses were granted.
The license bondsof Littrup Nielson in the amount of`$1,000.00 with the
Western S urety Company as surety and of R. G. Brown in the amount of $1,000.00
with the National Surety Corporation as surety were each read.. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second,,by Whiting, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted
and the same were ordered placed on file.
The Indemnity Bond for lost warrant and affidavit of Elsie & Harold
Boutelle in the amount of $12.52 was read. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by
Whiting, the bond was approved and same was ordered placed on file.
The following petition signed by Henry J. Giese and William Bielenberg
was read:
"Honorable Mayor & Members
Of the! Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
We, Henry J. Giese and William Bielenberg, the owners,
hereby'submit the proposed plat of Bielenberg & Giese's
Fourth'Addition for your consideration and eventual approval.
The undersigned are prepared to annex the land covered
by the attached plat at any time the Common Council deems
it expedient. The, proposed plat is being submitted in
advance of petition, on the assumption that the Common
Council will -want the plat of the area prior to annexation.
We respectfully request that procedure be commenced
looking toward the approval of this plat.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY J. G IE SE
WILLIAM )3IELE7_gBERG, if
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A sketch of the proposed arrangement of Bielenberg and Giese Fourth Addition was
then presented to the Council. After viewing the said plat, a motion was made by
Schroeder, second by Schwanke referring the said plat to the Planning and Zoning
Board.
The following petition signed by Harold E. Whiting and Jessie P. Whiting
was read:
"To the Honorable Council
of the City of Rochester
Gentlemen-:
I hereby submit a proposed plat of Pecks 6th Addition
to the City of Rochester, for your inspection and approval-.
The east line of Zlth Avenue N.E. is the east boundry of -
this plat, and the west line of Dr. Gambi.11s property:.
This plat is in Rochester School Dist. 09.
Dr. Gambills property, being outside of the city, but
bordering 'on llth Ave. N.E. for 994.49 feet, I trust that you will
see fit to defer the improvement assessments on the east half
` of llth Ave. N.E. bordering his property until such time as he
or others may bring that property into the city. Thankyou.
Submit t'ed by,
s(HAROLD E. WHITING
s/JESSIE P. WHITING. o
A sketch of the proposed Peck's Sixth Addition was then presented to the Council.
was made
After viewing-zthe said plat, a motion/by Schroeder, second by Moody, referring
the said plat to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Street & Alley'Committee.
The request of John F. Miner for the Council to give due consideration
to the processing of the proposed plat in Miner's Heights (Miner's Height's 4th
Addition), was read. After viewing the proposed plat of Miner's Heights 4th
Addition, a motion was made by Schroeder, second by Anderson referring the said
plat to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. John Miner was present and discussed
the plat with the' 'Council.
- The plat of Louise ' s Second Addition was again presented. After viewing
same, the City Engineer stated that the requested change had been made.namely that
17th Avenue be.platted 66-fee't wide in accordance with the ordinance governing
plats. A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, second by Alderman Moody, that
the plat be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to, prepare a
resolution approving the plat. All present voted in favor of the motion.
An ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota part of the
North one—half, Section Three, Township One Hundred Six North, Range Fourteen
West, in Olmsted County (Folwell Heights Addition) was introduced by Alderman
Whiting. The ordinance was given its first reading.
A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder, second by Alderman Schwanke
that the rules betsuspended and the ordinance given its second reading. -Upon
roll call and all voting in favor thereof the ordinance was given its second
reading.
Upon motion by Alderman Schwanke, second by Alderman Schroeder, and
upon roll call the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third
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Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Schwanke, that the said ordinance
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President. Bach declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
The plat'of Folwell Hoights Addition was then presented. The following
letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission was read:
"Hon. Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor
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The Common Council of Rochester, Minn.
Gentlemen:
u Re: Folwell Heights Addition.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the plat
'of Folwell Heights Addition as to street pattern and lot layout.
'We'have taken into consideration the lotting plan of "the Dashow"
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property'in arriving at -this street pattern. The lots of Dashow
property are not platted at this time.
You also have before you a letter referring to the
dedication of the Bast half of Folwell Lane. If your attorney
feels that this letter -is sufficient protection for the City, we-
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hereby approve the plat and recommend it for annexation.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING' AND ZONING COMMISSION
By: Donald L. Grue
- Donald L. Grue, President."
Also a letter from G. E. Marek, General Manager of Utilities, stating' that he had
examined the proposed plat and found that there are sufficient streets and easement
for serving all lots with electric and water service; a letter from C. A. Armstrong
City Engineer, reporting the following requirements of Ordinance No.. 704 and 906:
"Sections;No. 2 and No. 3: The street one -lot widths meet the requirements
of the ordinance, oxcept that only a portion of Folwell Lane is dedicated.
The dedication of the balance is required.
Section 4: Streets can be gran&ed to meet the ordinance requirements.
Section 5: Sanitary Sewers can be extended from lgth Avenue at 5th
Street S W. to serve all of the plat, except Lots 2, _ 3 and 4-in Block
4 and Lot 5,•in Block 3. These cannot be served by sanitary sewer until
a trunk line sewer is constructed around the Belt Line Highway from the
south. However, Lots.3 and 4 in Block 4- and Lot 5 in Block 3 have suff-
icient width and area.to permit individual domestic sewage disposal.
Section 6. Alignment of streets conform to the adjacent areas.
Section %. No alleys are platted or required.-";'
a letter signed by Robert Dashow, Agent for Lafond Properties, Inc. stating that
they had inspected the plat plan being submitted by the Kruse Company, which
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property is northlandwest of the present Folwell Sub -division, which included a
roadway over a portion of this property; to be located in the southwest corner of
the present Folweil Subdivision and that they agree to dedicate their portion of
land toward Folwell-Lane, were each read. After viewing the plat a motion was made
Alderman Schroeder, second by Alderman Schwanke that the plat be approved. All
voted in favor '-of the motion.
A revised plat of Kreter's Replat was again presented together with a
letter signed by Paul Kreter requesting that the Cou nell approve said Replat and
also a letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stating that the area formerly
dedicated as "Park Area" is now d'edica.ted for "Public Use" and recommending that
the plat be approved. A motion was then made by Alderman Schroeder that Kreter's
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be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution
approving the said plat. Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and' -all voted in
favor thereof.
The follo-wing recommendation from the Survey Committee was read and upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the recommendation was approved. -
"Honorable Claude-H. N,cquillan, Mayor
and
The Common Council of Rochester, Minn.
Gentlemen:
RE: Proposed Plat of Mr. Harold Underwood,
located south of 7th St. N.E., between
15th Ave. N.E. and lSth Ave. N.E.
We recommend that the Proposed Plat of Mr. Harold Underwood, as
revised by the Planning and Zoning Commission, be given preliminary
approval as to street pattern and lot layout.
Respectfully,
(PAUL J. SCHWANKE
Survey Committee (ALBERT J. TINGLEY _
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A petition signed by Ray E. Krofchalk, Eleanor Krotchalk, Dennis J. Pierce,
Ruth L. Pierce, Milton Kaplan, Mildred Kaplan, Edmund A. Battersby, Beulah Batters -
by, William H. Battersby and Francis G. Sehl to have the following described prop-
erty annexed to the City was read:
The S outh half (Sa) of th-e Northwest . quarter (NWJ)
of Section No. twenty-five (25) less that part thereof
lying North and West of Highway No. 63, and also the
West -half ($a) .of the Northeast quarter (NE4) of Section
No. twenty-five (25) , and also, that part of the South
half (SV of the Northeast quarter (NEj) of Section No.
twenty-six (26) lying .South and East of said Highway
No. 63, all in Township No. one hundred seven (107)
North of Range No. fourteen (14) West; less the follow-
ing: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest
quarter (NW-0-of Section No. twenty-five (25) in Township
No, one hundred seven` (107) North of Range No. fourteen
(14) West for a place of beginning; running thence West
two hundred forty --seven and 3/10 (247.3) feet to the.
center of Highway.No. 63; running thence in a Northeasterly
direction on a two (2) degree curve two hundred twenty-
three and 1/10 (223.1) feet; running thence East -parallel -
with the South line of said quarter four hundred .fifty
and 6/10 (450.6) feet; running thence south one hundred
five (105) feet; running thence West one hundred (100)
feet; running South eighty-three and 5/10 (83.5) feet;
running thence West one hundred eighty-six and 6j10 (196.6)
feet; running thence South sixteen and 5/10 (16.5) feet
to the place of beginning, being a part of Sections No.
twenty-five (25) and twenty-six (26) in Township No. one
hundred seven (107) North of Range No. fourteen (14) west.
also,
That part of the North one-half (Na) of the Northwest quarter
OiWj) of Section Twenty-five (25) in Township No. one hundred
seven (107) North, Range fourteen (14)'West, lying East of the
centerline of Highway No. 63, except the following described
tract: Commencing on the South line of said North one-half
(NZ), Northwest quarter (NW4-) of said Section twenty-five
(25) at a point Eight (S) chains east of Southwest (SW) corner
thereof, thence east along said South line Eleven (11) chains
and Eight (9) links, thence North Sixty-one and a half (61 )
degrees West, Nine (9) chains to the center of the Rochester and
Lake City Rood as traveled in June, 1976, thence South Five and a
half (52D degrees West One (1) chain and Sixty (60) links, thence
South Forty-eight and Three quarters (49 3/10 degrees West four
(4). chains to a place -of beginning.
Mr. Joseph Dingle, Attorney representing the petitioners, presented a proposed plat
of the said area. After discussing the matter,.a motion was made by Alderman
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Schwanke that the' plat and petition be referred to the Planning Commission and the
Council.as.a committee as a whole with instructions to the Planning Director that
he send letters to the department heads to gather information and have the same
compiled by February 4th, 1957• Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof.
Mr.- Stanley Mohn again presented a proposed plat of the Cassidy farm.
The plat was viewed and discussed but no action was taken. _
President. Bach declared a recess at 5:50 P. M. _
President Bach called the meeting to order at 7:30 p. m., all members
being present except Alderman.Tingley.
The applicationfor transfer of Liquor License No. 375 from M. J. Donahue
to DeLoris D. Hoy was again read. Aldermani Anderson, Chairman of the License
Committee, verbally reported that"the License Committee recommended that the
transfer be made: A motion was then made by Alderman Anderson that the transfer
be granted. Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion and all:voted in favor thereof,
Mr. Dick Hexum, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present
and -requested permission to conduct a Polio Drive (toll bridge method) by stopping,
cars for four or,five hours one day;only and asking for donations on a certain
street. In going around the table Alderman,Anderson stated he did not think'this
was a good practice and that people would not respond to it. Alderman Moody
stated he felt it was hazardous to traffic. Alderman Schroeder's.tated he was not
in favor of same: Alderman Schwanke stated some certain plan should be outlined
before trying to (solicit on the street: Alderman Whiting stated he felt this would
not bring the result they wanted and suggested perhaps someone could be located at
the entrance of each parking lot. In view of the opinions of each alderman,
President Bach stated that their request was denied.
President Bach stated that this was the time -and place set for a continued
hearing on the. proposed change of zoning of Lot 5, Block 3, Gonderman & Thiel's
Subs -Division from a residential to a commercial zone. Mrs. kenneth Wooner of 1212
7th Avenue Southeast was present and stated that she was representing residents
in this area and'they were opposed.to the proposed change of_zoning as they felt
it would be hazardous and would lead to commercialization of.other lots in that
area. Mr. William Cavanaugh and Mr. Alton Page were each present and opposed the
change of zoning. :sir. Frank Schartau, one of the petitioners, was present and
stated that they owned 21 lots in this area and that they were not out of line in
asking for this change of zoning. Mr. David Cockrill, Principal of Hoarce Mann
School, stated that facilities would be available to hold a meeting on Tuesday,
January 15th, 1957 at the school, to discuss the proposed change of zoning. Mayor
Mcquillan stated'he felt that this was a very good idea and urged all members of
the Council to attend if possible. Mr. Roy Nordby also spoke in favor of the
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requested change.of zoning. After hearing those present, Alderman Schwanke
moved that this hearing be continued until January 21st, 1957 at 7:30 P. M.
Alderman Anderson seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof except
Alderman Schroeder who voted "no".
A petition with 144signatures to have the following parcels of land
annexed to the City of Rochester was read:
1 - West one-half (W2) of Block six (6) of Highland Addition;
2 Block five (5) 6f Highland Addition;
3 All of Outlots-one .(1):.and ,two (2) of Highland Addition,
including that portion of Outlot one (1) known_ as
Terryville Subdivision; _ _
4 - Lots A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
20, 21, 22, all_in'Hillcrest Subdivision.
Upon motion by Schroeder; second by Moqdy, the same was referred to the Planning
Board. All voted in favor of -the motion.
The license bond of DeLoris D. Hoy in the amount of $3,000.60 with the
Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit as surety was read, Upon motion
-by Schroeder,. second by Whiting, the ,bond was approved, the surety thereon
accepted and the same was ordered placed on file.
The following letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission was read and
President Bach ordered the same placed on file:
"Honorable Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor
and
The Common Council of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith for your consideration and adoption is an
"Outline of a Planning Program for 195711•
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a special meeting held
Wednesday_, January 2, 1957, approved the adoption of this planning
program for the coming year.
The purpose of this planning program is twofold in scope. First
of all it will give direction to the future growth of Rochester
on a comprehensive basis. Secondly, it will give your Planning
Staff a definite work, program to follow in developing future
plans. It will also keep the public informed on what is happen-
ing. in the future planning of the City of Rochester.
The Planning Program consists of the following elements:
A. Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
B. Major Thoroughfare Plan.
C. Zoning Ordinance.
D. Subdivision Regulations.
E. Parksand Playgrounds.
F. Schools
G. Utilities Plan
H. Capital Expenditures Program.
Respectfully submitted,
PLANTiING AND ZONING COMMISSION
By DONALD L. GRUE, President."
The following letter from the.Planning & Zoning Commis.sion was read
together with various reports from department heads:
"Honorable Claude H. McQuillan, Mayor
and
The Common Council of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen: RE: Annexation of Judd -farm.
At the recent meeting of the Planning Commi-ssion,- which
met in special session on Wednesday, January 2, 1957, for the con-
sideration of. the Judd Farm annexation,: the following recommendations
were' made, after studying reports from various department heads:
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That annexation of this area would cost approximately
$100,000..00 more for sewer an& $150,000.00 more fbr water than if the`
land was contiguous to.the present city limits. That i.t appears
that the School, Park and Fire Department costs would not materially
differ for services to the same number of homes contiguous to the
City.
Therefore -this Commission recommends that the City Council
negotiate with the developers to absorb the excess costs. -We feel
it is'very-important from a long range plan that these suburban areas
become part of the city, because of school, health and social facotrs,
and revenue from taxes. We recommend that this area be annexed pro—
viding satisfactory arrangements can be made for the area to absorb
the extra costs and should this area be annexed, the developers will
then have to follow the regular platting procedures of the City of
Rochester, <
Respectfully submitted,
Planning and Zoning Commission
By DONALD L. GRUB, President.11
Mr. Tom Moore,Planning Director, explained this report. It was then _decided
that the Council hold an informal meeting on Tuesday evening, January 9th at
7:00 P. M. and'. Mr. DeVaughnJesson of Johnson, Drake & Pieper was informed that
they would meet with them at 9:30 P. M. on the same evening.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President
Bach declared the same duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into a contract
with BLACK and,VEATCH of Kansas City, Missouri. Upon motion by Anderson, second
by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution.appropriating $275,00 from the Police. Protection Fund and
ordering payment made to P. ,E. Romano. Upon motion by Moody, second by Sehroe dei,
resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $1-,000..00 from the Lighting,Fund and ordering
payment made to Naegle Sign Company. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Whiting, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $45, 271. 55 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 $297.00 from the General Fund; $17.69 from
the Street & Alley Fund, $59.90 from the Fire Protection Fund; $24, 65,from the
Sewer Fund; , $259.92 from the Police Protection Fund and $32. 50 from the Parking
Meter Fund and ',ordering payment made to H. & H Ele ctric Company, $205;36 and
X.—W. Bell Telephone Company, $497.09. Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $256.96 from•the Street & Alley Fund and
ordering payment made to'Firestone Stores, Inc., Upon -motion by Moody, second
by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating<$1,391.11 from the Street & Alley -Fund and
ordering payment made to International Salts Company; $431,00; Borchert Ingersoll,
Inc. ,
$639.05 and Public Works Equipment•Company,
$322:•06: Upon motion by
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Schroeder, second by Schwanke, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $6,612.'87 from the Park Improvemerit Fund and
$1;267.00 from the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to Mayo Civic Auditorium
Revolving Fund $6,612.97 and Department of P.-U., $1,297.00. Upon motion by
Schwanke, second by Whiting, resolution adopted. -
- Resolution appropriating $3,944.00 from the Street & Alley Fund, $1,374.�00
f rom the Sewer Fund and $966-. 40 -f rom the Bridge Fund and -ordering payment made to
Rochester Sand & Gravel ..Company,. $1, 767.-00; Street & Alley Fund,. $3,-959•. g0 and
Green Bay Foundry_ Machine Warks,. $559.60.. Upon motion by Whiting, second by --
Anderson; resolution adopted. _
Resolution appropriating $1,326.79 from-t-he -General Fund and $1,99.0.00
from th,e Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to H. A. Rogers Company,
$1,096.79;. Public Utility Fund, $70490.00 and Leitzen Concrete Rroducts,'$230:00.
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody; resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $577.89 from .the General Fund and ordering pay—
ment made to Herbert G. Bnopp Agency.- Upon motion by Moody, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $109.20 from the Sewer Fund and $269.75 from the
Parking Meter Fund and ordering. payment made to State of Minnesota, Department
of Highways. Upon motion by Schwanke, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $200.00 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering
payment made to LaVonne D. Petersdorf, Deputy Registrar. Upon motion by Schwanke,
second by Whiting, resolution adopted.. <
Resolution granting two public dance.permits to Gene Thompson. Upon
motion by Whiting, -second by Anderson, resolution adopted. <
Resolution.granting one public,danre permit to Ben Sternberg. Upon motion
,by Anderson, second by Moody, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $432.98 from the Permanent Improvement Fund and
ordering payment made to Daniel M. Robbins. Upon motion by tioody, second by
Schroeder, 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 accord—
ingly:
From the General Fund:. C. Leslie Gray, $20,95; Model Laundry, $3.34;
China Hall, $30.00; .R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $35.00; Osco Drug, $1.Sg;
Arnold's Supply Company, $190.79; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $15.65; Rochester Wood
Specialties, $3.95; Red Owl Food Stores, Inc., $19. 50; H. Dornack & So.n, $99..00;
Peoples Natural Gas Company, $9.'T3; Witte Transportation Co., $14.60; Gibbons
Printing Company, $16..90;. Monte ls, $26.29; R. W. Express Agency, $1.93; Gladys
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E;._Danford, $135.00; The Mayo Clinic, $56.00; Clerk of Municipal Court, $12,3.2;
Anna M. Brews, I$20.00; , Hayes Lucas Lumber Company, .$1.701 Parkhill Brothers,
$6.97; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $32.35;-Trautner Sales Company, $4.00;
Walter S. Booth and Son, $100.49; .C. A. Armstrong, $1.40; Chicago Great Western
Railway Company, $100.00; Richard E. White, $140.00; Charles H. Dornack, $35.63;
Paul T. Plantz,,. $37.50; Garnet Spring, $24.60; Wm. L. Burrows, $24.60; C. A.
Cottingham, $14,00; Trautner Sales, .$23.00; Central,States Sewage & Industrial
Wastes, . $7. 00; ''Mrs.. George B. Cutting, $5.95; Clerk of Municipal Court, , $13. 90;
-Public Administration Service, $9.20; Callaghn and Company,-$30.00;.The Johnson
Company, $6.96;' Friden Calculating Machine Company,
y, _ $50.00; Marvin W. P-rice,
$16..95; Norma E. Amundsen, $51..00; Burroughs Corporation-, $2,g.()0;. Gerald E.
Cunningham,. $59.50; Trautner Sales•Company,_$36.96; Sinclair Refining Company,
$24.49;- John Wiley & Sons, $6.66; The Johnson Company, $5.60; Burroughs Corpor-
ation, $19.00; 'Ralph Ellingwood, $42.00-. -
From the Street & Alley Fund: Goodman's, $67.75; Peoples Natural Gas
Company, $124.99; Spcony Mobil Oil Company, $16-.54; Rochester Ready Mix Concrete
Company, $33.35; Rochester Implement Company, $3.75; General Trading Company,
$"-.56.-0; A. R. ';Cooke & Son, $115. 69; Leland Fay, , $73. 77; Leland Fay, $111. S7;
Devoe- & Raynolds Company, $1..00; Chicago Great Western Railway Company, $2.44;
Gopher Welding 'Supply Company, $13.37 and National .Bushing & Parts Company,
$19. 79-
From the Fire Protection Fund: The Gamewll Company, $19.45; Quality
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Printing Company, 99.6 ; R. C. Drips- Gro-cer Company, 4.
$ 9 .p p y, $ 00; General Trading
Company, $16.17; Peoples Natural Gas.Company, $59•.93; Big Four .Oil Company,
$36..22; -City of Rochester, $16.00; Adair Electric Company, $5.51; Gopher Welding
Supply Company; $11.35; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $64.50; Minnesota State Fire Dept.
Association, $35.00; Rochester Soft Water Service, $4.00; Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$30..37; Witte Transportation Company, $5.91; Hanson Hardware, $.40 and Nietz
Electric & Appliance Company, $19.10.
From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, P. U., $123,57; Peoples Natural
Gas Company, $20.•93; Lyon Chemicals, Inc., $162.00; Rochester Ready -Mix Concrete
Company, $8.10;!: Minneapolis Equipment Company, $1.62; General Farm Supply Co. , .
$1.20.; Brundage Brothers, $6..00; Walter C. Hogenson, $13.20; National Bushing &
Parts Company, '$18.25; W. D. Allen Mfg. Company, $13.32; Peoples Natural Gas Co.,
$11.73; E. T. Watkins Electric Motor Service, $46.73; and Hanson Hardware, $3.60.
From the Bridge Fund: City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $111..00.
From the Lighting Fund:. City of Rochester, Public Utilities, $36.23
and City of Rochester, Public Utilities, .$3.23.
From the Parking Meter Fund: H. Dornack & Son, $3.00; Don Harstad Co.,
$75.00; Alexander Auto Electric Company, $9.45; Montel s, $. 75; and Parkhill Bros.
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From the Police -Protection Fund: Cronin Peterson, - $132.15; Kersten Furs,
$17.00; Alexander Auto Electric, $5.16; .National Bushing & Parts, $7.09; Gibbons
Printing Company, $44.60; Reuben A. Rieck, $40..00; -D & J. Cafe, $32.20; Montels,
$12. S 5; Mini t Car . Wash, $5. 00 ; Railway Express Agency, $2. 53; Hovels Standard
Service, $49.42; Olmsted County Medical Group, $70.50; Elliott & Hanson Company,
$15.19; Weber & Judd Company, $5. 82; James J. Macken, Jr., $17.00; Arnold C.
Anderson, , $24.90; Carl J. Briese, $24.90; H & H Electric Company, $5.00; 19. W.
Publications, - $23. S5; , Carl J. Briese, $15.00; James Ryan, $22. 50; Merlin Mewhort-
er, Jr. $10. 50; Robert D. Mille r, $22.50; Raymond Wagoner, $22. 56; Guy Barnes,
$22.50; Arnold K. Mork, , $22.50; LaVern Lind, $22. 50; Donald Crowe, $22. 50; Rex
Waldron, $22.50; James J. Macken; Jr. s $22. 50; Earl Seabright; $22. 50; George
Rohde, $22.50; James Ldhnhorr,. $22.50; Arthur N. Mueller, $22.50; James Paine,
$22.50; Byron-W. Brueske, $22.50; Lawrence McNee; $22.50; Axel W. Moberg, $22. 50;
Clark A. Tuttle, $22. 50; Kenneth Link, $22; 50; Duane Rasmussen, $22. 50; Linn D.
Peeler, $22. 50; Albert J. Kos, $22. 50; Lee E. Graham, $22. 50; Carl 'J. Briese,
$22.,50; Richard G. Nietz, $22.50; Thomas Slatterly, $22.50; !i. :�i, Fit zpatrick,
$22, 50; Dallas P. Nield, $22.50; Hyatt D. Frost; $22.50; Donald Kerr, '$22.50;
Robert Radam, $22.50; Harry Stai, $22.50; Douglas A. Krueger, $22.50; Richard
C. McDermott, $22.50; Hilman Yang, $22,50; Eugene Rowekamp, $22.50; 'Marion C.
Visser, $22.50; Ilot Klomstad, $22.50; Arnold M. Nelson, $22.50; LaVern Sehudhard,
$22, 50; Calrton'Andersdn, $22.50; WilliamCunningham, $22.50; Roy Love joz,; $22. 50;
Dean Lent, $22.50; Arnold C.' Anderson, $22.50; Forregt Higgins, '$22. 50; Henry
Mewhorter, $22.50; Joseph McDermott; $22.50; Charles Campbell, $22.50; Gerald
Kingsley, $22.50; Melvin Mertz, $22.50 and Eldin L. Holtorf, $22.50.
An Ordinance amending aria Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the pur-
pose of promoting health, Safety, order, convenience and general welfare by re-
gulating the use'of land, the location, -size, use and height 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 Lots 5 and 6, Block 2 Gonderiaan and Thiel's Subdivision to'a Commercial
District) was given its second -reading.
An ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance granting to the
111orthern Natural Gas Company, a corporation, (operating as Peoples'Natural Gas
Division), its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive franchise to produce and
manufacture and to use the streets, alleys, and other public places for the
transmission, distribution and sale of ga..s_and prescribing the terms and conditions
of such franchise" amending Section 4 to read as follows was given its third and
final reading&
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Ilse ction 4. When this Franchise takes effect, the Grantee, its
successors and assigns shall furnish natural gas at not to exceed
.the schedules of maximum rates set forth below; or at such other
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reasonable, lawful and valid maximum rates as may_be hereafter
established from time to time .by the Common Council under the rate
regulatory powers vested in it by the Statutes of Minnesota and the
Charter „of the City of -Rochester. The Grantee shall at all times
keep on ,,file in the office of the.City Clerk complete and correct
schedules of rates currently -being charged for natural gas.
SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM RATES FOR -FIRM RETAIL GAS SERVICE-
First, 600 cubic feet — $1.06 (Minimum Charge)
Next:, 2,400 cubic feet 0 .99 per thousand cubic feet
Next;' 47,000 cubic feet 0 thousand feet
_ .535 per cubic
Next 50,000 cubic feet ® .50 per thousand cubic feet
Next 200,000 cubic feet.® .42 per thousand cubic -feet
All elxcess cubic feet @ .38 per thousand cubic feet
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Discount,,: The above schedule is net; if bill is not paid within ten days,
- the gross rate applies, which is the net schedule plus 10% of
the cost of the first 50,000 cubic feet of gas or part thereof
used.
SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM RATES FOR INTERRUPTIBLE_ RETAIL GAS SERVICE
First 600 cubic feet — $1.06
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Next 2,400 cubic .feet- ®-. .99 per thousand cubic feet
Next 47,000 cubic feet ® .535 per thousand cubic feet
Next 50,000 cubic feet 0 .50 per thousand cubic feet
Next 200,000 cubic feet @ .37 per thousand cubic feet
All -excess cubic feet @ .36 per thousand cubic feet
Minimum 'bill: Such sum as will cover interest and depreciation on invest—
ment required to serve customer."
A motion was made; by Alderman Schroeder that the said ordinance be adopted as read.
Alderman Whiting '',seconded the motion and all voting in favor thereof except Alder—
man Schwanke who voted "no". President Bach declared
the said ordinance duly passed
and adopted.
Alderman Schroeder introduced a resolution approving the plat of Folwell
Heights Addition.'; A motion was made by Schroeder, second by Whiting that the
resolution be ado `pted-. All voted in favor of the motion,
-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 height of buildings, and
the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within the City
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of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plane (Lots 1 & 2
and the East 202 feet of Lot 3,= Block 93 Original Plat changed to a multiple dwell»
ing zone) was given its first reading._
Upon motion by Anderson, second by Moody, and upon roll call and all voting
in favor. thereof,' the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second
reading.
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder., and upon roll call and all_
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given .its
third and final reading.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Writ-ing and all voting in favor thereo
the ordinance was adopted as read.
An ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance establishing
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minimum standards for plats in the City of Rochester, Minnesota and providing
regulations for the submission of plats to the Common Council for approval" was
given its first reading. During the
discussion on same it was suggested that the
second reading of this ordinance to
be on February 4th,.1957 could be occasion -:-
for a hearing on the proposed ordinance.
The City Clerk was instructed to'send
copies of this proposed ordinance to
each Alderman.
Alderman Whiting introduced
a resolution authorizing and directing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract relating to the recorveya.nce to the
Standard Oil Company of its pipe line
and easement upon completion of the con—
demnation proceeding. A motion was
made by Schroeder, second by Moody, that the
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favor of the motion.
Alderman Moody introduced a
resolution adopting parking and parking meter
regulations and provisions pursuant
to Ordinance No, 971. A motion was made by
Moody, second by Schroeder, that the
resolution be adopted. All voted in.f avor of
the motion.
Alderman Whiting introduced
a resolution directing the Mayor to institute
whatever action is necessary to take
possession of the Vincent S. Lilly farm located.
in High Forest Township for Airport Purposes whichwas read. A motion was made by
Whiting, second by Schwanke, that the resolution be adopted. All voted in favor of
the motion.
An ordinance granting to Rocabco, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation doing
business as Vet's Blue and White Cabs, a franchise to operate taxicabs on the streets
of the City of Rochester; providing rules, regulations and conditions for the conduct
of said taxicab business: providing for the licensing of taxicabs; providing rates
of fare: and providing penalties for the violation thereof" was given its first
reading. Upon motion'by Schroeder, second by Anderson, and upon roll call and all,
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its
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Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Anderson, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its
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third reading.
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, and upon roll call and all
voting in favor thereof, the ordinance was adopted as read.
Alderman Moody introduced a resolution authorizing and directing the
issuance of improvement bonds to finance improvements heretofore charged to the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. A motion was made by Alderman -Moody,
seconded by Alderman Schroeder that the said.resolution be adopted and upon roll
call and all voting in favor thereof, President Bach declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
A motion was made by Alderman Schroeder instructing the City Clerk to
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write our Repres lentative and Senator urgently requesting their assistance in
obtaining the adoption of the validating act, a copy of which will be enclosed
with the letter! and that the approval of this bill with the unanimous --support
of the Common Co i 'uncil of the City of. Rochester for the purposes therein stated.
Alderman Moody a '�econded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
�he fol lowingletter regarding local improvements and special assessments
was read.,
"The Common Council of the City of Rochester
City Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
in Re; : j:Local improvem ents and special assessments
Gentlemen:
On Ma . rch 5. 1956 the undersigned recommended.that the.City of
Rochestlier adopt the local improvement --assessment procedure as contained
in Sect!',ions 429.1-11 'of the Minnesota Statutes as amended for all future
local improvement projects undertaken by the City,
At"this time, we would like to make this same recommendation to this
Common:bouncil again for the same reasons set forth in our letter of Marc!
5, 1956 and for the additional reasons which have now been made apparent
as -the result of the present P, I,-R. Fund Bond issue,
In ' a le * tter t ' o R. V. Shriek dated January 5, 1957, a copy of which
is attached hereto, the law firm of Dorsey, Owen, Barker, Sc;tt and Barbel.
pointed out -,that not only arethere legal uncertainties as to the exact
naturelof the security of the old type of bonds issued under our Charter
but als,o under the present municipal bond market -conditions, it may even -
perhaps, : be doubtful whether the old type Rochester bond can be sold at
all.
By,. the adoption of the validating act by'the legislature of the Stati
of Minnesna, it appears that the City will be able to*sell its present
i*s3ue of P. I. R. Bonds at as favorab-le interest rate as general obligat-
ion bonds of the City,can command. However, it is clear that with the
many local improvement type projects wh ich are presently being contem-
plated,by'the.Common Council, a new P4 I. R. Fund Bond issne will be
requireld within a short period of time. We should plan now to be able to
qualify these bonds.as carrying the general obligation of the City by
adopting the provisions of Chapter 429'of the Minnesota Statutes for all
future local improvement projects.
Respectfully submitted,
s/C. A. ARMSTRONG, City Engineer
R. V. EFIRICK
s/ELFREDA REITER, CITY Clerk"
A motion was made by Alderman Whiting that henceforth all local improvement projec,
to be assessed in whole or in part be instit'uted and processed in accordance with
the provisions o ! f Chapter 429 of the Statutes of the State of Minnesota and the
City Engineer, City Attorney and City Clerk prepare and have printed the necessary
forms to meet the procedure requirements. Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion
and all voted in' favor thereof.
Alderman Schroeder moved that the proposed assessment of the City's part
of the cost of the resurfacing and otherwise improvement of State Trunk Highway
No. 63 between 6th Street South and 4th Street North in the City of Rochester be
accom-olished according to the- provision.s of Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes
and that the ent ire cost of said improvement be assessed against property abutting
on said highway : and that the City Attorney is directed to prepare a resolution in
accordance with Chapter 429 to accomplish said assessment, Alderman Moody seconde�
the motion and a : 11 present voted -in favor thereof.
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A letter from'o. A. Armstrong, City Enginee'r. reporting on the accident of
.Norbert Huit*ing which occurred on December 219t, 1956 and inquired if any further
study had been made on the Workmen's Compensation or the Employment Policy. President
Bach again referred the matter of study on the Employment P-olicy to the Committee
appointe&,consisting of Aldermen Anderson, Chairman, Moody and Schwanke.
A letter from GilbertH. MacMillan regarding services on 7th Street North—
east bridge was again read. Upon motion by A lderman Schwanke, the recommendation of
the -street and alley committee previously given, be reaff irmed -and the City Attorney
be so directed to inform Mr. MacMillan. Alderman Moody seconded the motion and all
voted in favor thereof,
Alderman Schwanke inquired as to when they were.goinig to hold a meeting on
the proposed bond issue.
Mayor McQuillan stated that the Odd Follow Lodge had requesited. permission
to again conduct t.he Blue Crutch.Drive on January 1-9th, 1957. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Whiting, the said permission was granted.
Mayor Mcquillan again urged members of the Council to attend a meeting at
the Hoarce,Mann School at 7:30 o'clock on Tuesday, January 15th, 1957'to discuss and
study the proposed zoning ordinance. Upo
Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Moody, the meeting was adjourned until
7:30 o'clock P. M. oii January-2lst,-1957-
Cigy Clerk