HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1957Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in said City., on
May 20, . 19 57,
President Bach called the meeting to order at.7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Bach, Aldermen Haas, Morris, Schroeder,
Tingley, Whiting. Absent: Alderman Moody.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Haas, the minutes of the meetings of
May 6th, May 10 t2 and May 13 th, .19 57 were approved.
President Bach stated this as being the.time and place set for a hearing
on construction of street grading, base and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, and service connections in Sunset Terrace Addition and in 19th Avenue
Northwest in Valleyhigh Addition north of loth Street Northwest. There was no one
present wishing to be heard.
President Bach stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing
on construction of street grading, base and surfacing, sanitary'sewer, storm
sewer, and serviceconnections in Rolling Greens Addition. There was no one present
wishing to be heard.
A letter from John A. Ulrich of 302 - 17th Avenue Northeast stating that
he had a sidewalk constructed in front of his place in the fall of 1954 and that
the sidewalk began to shell and break up immediately the next spring was read. He
requested that the Council take some action in this case as long as they licensed
the contractor, Mr. Mahoney. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the same
was referred to the Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer for investigat-
ion.
A.letter signed by J. R. Robbins, Manager of Peoples Natural Gas Company,
requesting the consideration of the Council in removing the parking meters located
in front of their office at_ 113 Third Street Southwest and suggesting that a
:parking condition similar to the condition on the south side of ,the City Hall,
1112 minute parking for gas cv.stomers only"., was read and upon motion by Morris,
second by_ Haas, the same was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of
Police.
The resignation of Ronald Collett as Assistant Custodian in the City
Sall, effective 'June 1, 1957, was read and_upon motion by Morris, second by
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Schroeder; his resignation was accepted.
The application of Ernest Hagen for appointment as Assistant Custodian
of the City Hall,, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ronald Collett,)
was read and upon; motion by Morris, second by Whiting, his appointment was approved
A letter from the Firemen's Civil Service Commission certifying the name
of Leslie P. Richardt for appointment as a city fireman was read and upon motion byl
Maas, second by_ Morris, the appointment was approved.
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A letter from the Rochester Chapter of the Izaak Walton League in regard
to the matter of. placing rubbish barrels at the major filling stations for collect-
ing rubbish from out -going and in -coming cars to help clear the streets and'high-
ways oflitter was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the matter
was referred to the Street & A lley Committee and the City Engineer.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Taxation with reference
to the application of the Rochester Methodist Hospital for the exemption of certain
property located in the City of Rochester from real estate taxation for the year
1955 and stating that a hearing for the consideration of their applications will
be held in the office of the Commissioner of Taxation on Wednesday, May 22, 1957
was read. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Haas, the matter was referred to the
City Attorney.
A letter from the State of Minnesota; Water Pollution Control Commission
stating that the plans recently submitted for sewerage facilities to serve Elton
Hills 2nd Subdivision are approved and a permit for construction is granted was
(read. The same was ordered placed on file by President Bach.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission stating that a petition
had been filed by the Witte Transportation Company asking for a certificate for
the transportation of freight over various routes between Faribault and Rochester
and that a hearing would be held on the matter in the City Hall in, the City of
Rochester on Tuesday, June 4th, 1957 was read. President Bach ordered the same
placed on file.
A letter from the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association requesting
permission to make a loan of $9,000.00 to Donald Grimm, 1003 2nd Street Northwest,
was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Whiting, the matter was referred to the
(Finance Committee.
A petition signed by Gerhard H. Betcher and Dorothy E. Betcher to have
the following described land annexed to the City of Rochester was read. A motion
lwas made by Tingley, second by Whiting, referring the petition to the Planning
Commission.
"That part of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section No. twenty five in Township No. one
hundred seven North of Range No. fourteen West lying
south and.east of the highway known as the VTabasha Road
as the same now crosses said Southwest quarter of the
Southeast quarter, containing about 89100 (.99) of an
acre, in the County of Olmsted and State of Mi.nneso ta."
The following letter signed by George P. Leiferman was read:
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Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
I propose to pay to the City of Rochester the sum of Five Hundred ( $500.00)
for the West 501 of Lots 9, 10 & 11 in Block 5 Cascade Manor. I will
arrange to get the necessary release from the former owner on the above
mentioned three lots, which was originally dedicated for street purposes.
I propose to dedicate to the City of Rochester all of Lot 12 in Block 5
Cascade Manor and a substantial plat of ground 501 x 3001 approximately
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to the Park Board.
�Yours truly,
George Leiferman".
A motion was made by Haas, second by Whiting., referring the above matter to the
Public Grounds Committee and the Survey Committee and that they meet with the Park
Department in regard to the land to be given to them.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and
President Bach ordered the same placed on file:
"Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Common Council of the
said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to
enter into a contract with KEHNE-POSTER, Electrical Contractors,
for the furnishing of all the labor, tools and equipment necessary
for the complete ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION of I. B. M. and SILVER LAKE
SUBSTATIONS in accordance with specifications on file; the total
amount of !'the said contract to be FORTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
TWENTY SIR DOLLARS ($42,926,00) and the said Kehne-Foster being
the lowest responsible bidder."
The application of-J. L. Da.dy for a Journeyman Hot Water and Steam Fitter's
License was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Whiting, the license was granted.
The application of The Kruse Company for a license to construct sidewalks,
driveways and curb ':and gutter in the City of Rochester, Minnesota was read. Upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the license was granted.
The official bond of C. Archie Armstrong in the amount of $500.00 with the
American Surety Company of New York as surety was read and upon motion by Whiting,
second by Haas, the' bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same was
ordered placed on file.
The reportof .the City Treasurer for the month of April 1957 was read and
President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
The report) of the Clerk of Municipal Court for the week ending May loth,
1957 showing total "criminal fines collected $1,393.00 and civil fees "received in the
amount of $14.40 was read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President
Bach ordered the same placed on file.
A letter flrom Andrew E. Towey, Vice President of the Rochester West Company,ll'
submitting Plat #11of Country Club Manor First Addition for the Council's approval
.was read. The following recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission were
also read:
1.
The
portion of the general plan lying south of the north line
of
the property as shown on Preliminary Plat No. 1 be granted
preliminary
approval as to general street pattern and lot layout.
2.
The
location of the "Circumferential Highway" on the east boundary
of
the Judd Farm from the southeast corner of the proposed school
site
to the north be reserved for further study and that the 150
ft.
right-of-way width for the "Circumferential Highway" be approved.
3.
The
lots abutting the "Circumferential Highway" be denied direct
access
to the road to f acilitat-e traffic flow.
4.
The
Planning and Zoning Commission accept the offer and promise of
the
Rochester West Company to sell to the Bailey Estate, which owns
the
land south of the Judd farm, a sufficient strip of land connecting
their
land with the southern most street as shown on the general plan
on
top of the hill, on the same terms and for the same price computed
on
an acreage basis, as the Rochester.West Company paid for the purchase
of
ingress and egress for the collector street to Highway No. 14. This
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offer shall be in writing and shall be in effect for a period
of 90 days from the acceptance of the preliminary plan of Plat
No. 1 of Country Club Manor by the Common Council.
5. The developers of Country Club Manor provide temporary turn arounds
on the west boundary *of the Judd farm where the streets presently
dead end and that the end lots be not built on until these streets
are extended, and that a satisfactory sewer proposal is submitted
to the City Engineer.
6. Well sites and tower sites be designated to the satisfaction of
the Utility Department for the development of these facilities.
The recommendation of the Survey Committee that the portion of the general plan
of Country Club Manor lying south of the north line of preliminary plat No. 1, be
granted preliminary approval subject to the conditions as set forth in the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation above was read. After viewing the plat, a
motion was made by Schroeder,, seconded by Whiting, that the recommendation of the
Survey Committee be accepted. All voted in favor thereof. A motion was then made
by Schroeder that approval be given the General Plan of Country Club Manor as
specified in the recommendation of the Survey Committee. Whiting seconded the
1. motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had
reviewed the preliminary plan of Plat No. 1, Country Club Manor let Addition and
that they recommended that it be granted preliminary approval as to lot layout,
general street pattern, and park area subject to the. following conditions was read:
1. The drainage problems be worked out to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
2. Satisfactory negotiation of a contract with the City of Rochester
to abide by a uniform ordinance for acquiring public lands.
3. Provide temporary turn arounds on the west boundary of the Judd
farm where the streets presently dead end and that the end lots
be not built on until these streets are extended.
4. A well site be negotiated with the Utility Department.
The recommendation of the Survey Committee that the preliminary plan of Plat No. 1,
Country Club Manor let Addition be granted preliminary approval subject to the
conditions as set forth above in the Planning and Zoning Commissionts recommendation
was also read. A motion was then made by Whiting, second by Schroeder, that the
recommendation of the Survey Cammittee be approved. All voted in favor of the
motion. Alderman Schroeder made a motion that the Preliminary Plan of Plat No. 1
County Club Manor let Addition be approved. Alderman Haas seconded the motion and
all voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Frank Newhouse, Attorney for Rochester West Company, stated that it
would save a lot of time if the Council would accept their plans and specifications
and enter into a contract with them to do their own construction work, sa;iitary
sewer, storm sewer, water main and grading and surfacing, and requested that the
Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such a contract upop the
approval of the City Attorney and the City Engineer. Alderman Whiting then moved
that the request' of the Rochester West Company to do the local improvement constr-
uctfion work within Country Club Manor let Addition, under the supervision of the
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City Engineer, is approved and at such time as the plans and specifications and
plat are prepared and approved then the necessary contracts be drawn and executed,
Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion and all voted in favor. thereof.
Mr. Glenn Murray of Rochester West Company was present and requested
that the Council authorize .the Building Inspector to issue them two temporary
building permits to construct model homes on their land. He stated that if they
misplaced the houses they would remove the same after the street grades and
cohmtruction work had been done.A motion was then made by Alderman Haas that
the request of the Rochester West Company for two residential building permits.
prior to final approval of the plat of Country Club Manor lst Addition, be granted
on the condition that the Rochester West Company first -file with the City Clerk
an agreement to make the two residences so constructed to comply in all respects
with the City Building Code, zoning regulations, street grades and the approved
plat upon demand of the Common Council: Alderman Haas further moved that upon
filing such an agreement that the Building Inspector is authorized to issue said
permits. Alderman Whiting seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that -the final
plat of Bielenberg and Giese Fourth Addition be granted final approg al subject
to the satisfactory negotiation of a contract with t he City of Rochester to abide
by a uniform ordinance for acquiring public lands was read together with the
recommendation of the Survey Committee that the final plat of Bielenberg and
Giese Fourth Addition be granted final approval subject to the conditions as set
forth in the above recommendation and receipt of the City Engineer's report. A
motion was made 'by Alderman Whiting that the recommendation fo the Survey
Committee be approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolutiox
approving the said plat.. Alderman Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in
favor thereof.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the final
plat of Kuzel Subdivision of -Lot 44-Auditor's Plat A be granted final approval
subject to the satisfactory negotiation of a contract with the City of Rochester
to abide by a uniform ordinance for acquiring public lands was read together with
the recommendation of the Survey Committee that the final plat of Kuzel Subdivisic
_Y of Lot 44 Auditor's Plat "A" be approved subject to the conditions as set forth
in the above rec;lommendation and receipt of the City Engineer's report. A motion
Was made by Alderman Haas that the recommendation of the Survey Committee be
approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution approving
the said plat. Alderman Morris seconded the motion and a,.l voted in favor thereo
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that the city adver-
tise for bids to, be received on June 17th, 1957 for grading and base construction
of the approaches to the 7th Street Northeast Bridge was read. Upon motion by
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Haas, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Survey Committee that the appeal of the Metho-
dist Church to vary the Zoning Ordinance to permit the erection of the entrance
on the Southwest corner of the new Church within 4' of the property -line located
at 410 5th Avenue Southwest be granted was read. Upon motion by Whiting, second
by Tingley, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a resolution grainting the said variance. _
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Fire Department
Relief Association grant a loan to Mr, Donald Grimm, on his home at 1003 2nd Street
Northwest, the amount of the loan to be $9;000.00 was read. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Morris, the recommendation was approved.
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 contract with.
Kehne-Foster, Electrical Contractors. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris,
resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
grading and -base construction of the approaches to -the 7th Street Northeast Bridge.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the rough
grading of streets in Rolling Greens Addition* Upon motion by Schroeder, second --
by. Haas, resolution adopted. -
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the street
grading, base construction and surfacing in Sunset Terrace Addition and 19th Avenue
Northwest North of 14th Street Northwest- in Valleyhigh Addition. Upon motion by
Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the -
construction of a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain and service connections in
Sunset Terrace Addition and in 19th Avenue Northwest North of loth Street Northwest
in Valleyhigh Addition. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution
adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to -advertise for bids for the finish
grading and surfacing of streets in Rolling Greens Addit-ion. Upon motion by
Schroeder, second by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the con-
struction of a sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and service connections in
Rolling Greens Addition. Upon motion'by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $220,00 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering -pay-
ment made to Poucher Printing &-Lithographing Company. Upon motion by Morris,
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Resolution appropriating $14, 512.39 from the General Fund, $1, 514.45 from
the Police Relief Fund and $4,984.32 from the Fire Relief Fund and ordering paymen
made to Rosa Browning, Treasurer $1,514.45; George Davis, Treasurer $4,994.32 and
Public Health & Welfare Fund -$14, 512.39.. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by
Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1.29 from the General Fund and $501, 46 from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to The Kruse Company, $293.58and Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $219.399 Upon
motion by Tingley, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
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Resolution appropriating $923.98 from the Park Improvement Fund and
$274,89 from the ;Parking Mater Fund and ordering payment made to Brinck-Solberg
$274.99 and Mayol,Civic Auditorium Revolving Fund $923.99.. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Morris,' resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,176.19 from the Str.eet & Alley Fund and order-
ing ing payment made 'to H. R. Erickson Machine & Equipment Company, $1,195.00; Litgh-
field Steel Supply Company, $496.35; Patterson Rock Products, $249.43 and Consoli-
dated Steel & Supply Company, $237.01. Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder,
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $595.53,from the Fire Protectiop Fund and order-
ing payment made to Motor.ola, Inc., $375, 00 and Mine Safety Appliance C ompanyr
$220•53. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $5,210.00 from the Fire Protection Fund and
ordering payment 'made to City of Rochester, P. U. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Haas, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $1,737.00 from the General Fund and ordering.
_payment made to Clement's Chevrolet Company._ Upon motion by Haas, second by. Morri'lp
resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $365.69 from the General Fund, ,$2.16 from the
S & A Fund, $46.85 from the Fire Protection Fund, $1,523.25 from the Sewer Fund
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and $5,324.95 from the Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to the City of
Rochester, P. U. .Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,230.89 from the P. I. R. Fund and ordering
payment made to Ellerbe and Company. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted.
Resolution advertising for sealed proposals for the removal or disposal of
certain buildings and structures located on the site of the new Municipal Airport
in High Forst Township, .Olmsted County, Minnesota. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Haas, resolution adopted.
Alderman Tingley introduced the following.resolution which was read:
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'WHEREAS, the Rochester'Bus'Line, Inc. has petitioned the
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission for. a fare increase, and
WHEREAS, it has given facts to the Common Council of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, through its Police Committee, of the necessity
of a 15¢ adult fare and 100 student fare, and
WHEREAS, the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. is a' public utility
providing transportation service 'to 'the 'citizens of Rochester,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the
City of Rochester that the proposed fare increase of the Rochester
Bus Line, Inc. is justified by reason of economic necessity, and
Be it f'urthe_r resolved that the Common Council of the City
of Rochester does hereby request the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse
Commission to grant the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. the fare increase."
A motion was made. by Whiting, second by Haas, that the said re'solut ion be adopted
as read and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof, .President Bach declared
the said resolution duly passed and adopted
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Mor.ris9.second.by.
Tingley, the same were approited 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: Norbert Ruit'ing, $120.00; Ralph Ellingwood, _ $72.00;
Olmsted County Xedi'cal Group, $27.00; St. Ma.ry's Hospital, $3.00; Willetta Hoaglan,
$59• 40; The Johnson Company, $1.74; American City' Magazine, $4- 50; Mosing Engraving
Service, $7,50; Zoning Digest, $100.00; Planning Advisory Service, $75.00; Dorothea
Baihley, $50.62; q ualty Printers & Stationers, $23.15; R.' V. Ehrick, $16.80; Ross
Browning, $14,40; Emil Aufenthie, $60.00; Li.rson's Coast to Coast, $9.95; quality
Printers & Stationers, $69,60; The National Cash•Regi§ter Company, $167.20;
Rochester Post Bulletin, $$75.40; Miller Davis Company, $41,00; Fire & Safety, Inc.,
$3.75; H. A. Rogers Company, $60.72; Albinson' Inc., $10,30; Trautner Sales Company,
$97.99; Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $97.51; Botsford Lumber Company, $.50; Fire &
Safety, Inc., $9.25; R. C. Drips Grocer Company, $46, 50; Foster Electric Company,
$10.03; Arnold's Supply Company, $6.7.74; The Modl Laundry, $10.58; Lawler's Cleaners,
$18.00; Rochester Dry Cleaners, $30.95;' Peoples Natural Gas Company, $6.22; Woodhouse
Brothers, $119.72; Socony' Mobil Oil Company, $73.50; Scharf Auto Supply, $.80; Reeve's
Drug Store, $3:55; S. M-. Supply Company, $64.42; H & H Electric Company, $19,34;
N. W. Bell Telephone Company, 1$126.00 and Cooperative Oil Company, $37.50.
From the Street & Alley Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $50.28;'Witte
Transportation Company, $8.60; Dodge Lumber Company, $7.36; Herber .G. .gnopp Agency,
$18.22; Consolidated Stee'el '& Supply Company, '$118.09; A. R. Cooke & Son, $110.00;
&. T. Earle, Sr., $1-63.20; Socony Mobil Oil Company, $17.20; -Socony Mobil Oil Company,
$110,70; Ruffridge. Johnson Equipment Company, $180,50; Cities Service Oil Company.,
$70.30; Schard Auto Supply, $52. 76; Stoppels Egg, Poultry & Seed Company, $4, 50; and
Scotty's Shell Service, $13.98.
From the Fire Protection -Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $6,00; Peoples
Natural Gas Company, $55.60; Woodhouse Brothers, $1.90;' Reeve's Drug Store, $7.68;
Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $3.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $35.15; Fire &
Safety, Inc., $3.00; The Model Laundry, $4.49; S..M. Supply Company, $28.60; Gopher
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Welding and Supply Company, $25.90; Big Four Oil Company, $41.66; National Bushing
and Parts, $12.3'0; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company, $170.00; Stoppels, $10.00; R. Ai
Meyers and Company, $33.60; E. J. Klampe & Company, $47.25; and N. W. Bell Telephonl
Company, $29.40. -
From the (Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas Company, $24.31; Woodhouse -Bros.
$7. 7 5 George T. Walker C omparry, •$22, 16; Lyon Chemical, Inc,, $162.00; Witte
Transportation Company, $15.82; Riverside Sand & Gravel Company, $32.00; E. T. Wat-
kins Electric Company, $�2; The Sanfax Company, $149.1s; Wallace & Tiernan, Inc.,
$109,19; Welborn Welding Company, $.21.90; 0 & B Shoe Store, $53.95; Dodge Lumber Co.,
$54.25; Hach Chemical Company, $9. 81; Carlisle G. Fraser, $4.2.50; and N. W. Bell
Telephone Company,', $13.13.
From the ,Park Improvement Fund:- Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $15.On; Park
Department, $10.00,; Peoples Natural Gas Company, $4.45 and N. W.-Bell Telephone Co.,
$9 5. 9 7:
From the Police Protection Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $34.00;
Reeve's Drug Store,,, $3.65; Dr. John'D. Trost, $100,00; N. W-.' Bell Telephone Co.,
$5.50; Burroughs Gorporation, $12.10; D & J Cafe, $166.60; 0 & 0 Sporting Goord,
$70.30; Minit Car lWash, .$19.25; Postier & Eggers Company, $74.26; Gopher Shooting
Supply, $4.07; Cooperative Dil Company, $3. 19; Scotty's Shell Service, $55• 62•
From the Parking Meter -Fund: Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk, $2.40; Rochester
Visitor, $10.-0.0; H & H Electric Company, $96.10; General Trading Company, $2.61;
Jahn ' s Auto Repair, $45.54•
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, Mr. Emmett J. Hand, was re-
appointed as a Member of the Firemen's Civil Service Commission his term to expire
the second Monday of April, 1960. All voted in favor thereof.
A. letter from John A. Paulson, M. D. at the Mayo Clinic stating he would
like to meet with the Council and Fire Department to assist in improving and under-
standing the techniques used in resusci•;tdtion. Upon motion by Haas, second by
Schroeder, the same was referred to the Fire Committee and the Chief of the Fire
Department.
A letter from the Chicago and North Western Railway Company stating that
the fencing to be erected on their right=of-way between llth Avenue Northeast
and 13th Avenue Northeast and repairs be made to the crossing on llth Avenue North-
west in the near future was read and the same was ordered placed on file.
A letter from Mrs. Fred R. Finch thanking the Council for their kindness
and thoughtfulness during the illness and death of her husband, Fred R. Finch, was
read and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Floyd','Wussow was present and stated that he had a heart attack last
December and had now used up his accumulated vacation and sick .leave and had been
taken off the payroll as of May llth, 1957. He further stated that he had worked
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for the City of Rochester for a number of years .and felt he should be given some -
consideration as to getting a job that would not require heavy lifting or climbing
of steps., Upon motion by Haas, second by Tingley,. the matter was referred to the
Finance Committee. All voted in favor thereof except Alderman Whiting who,voted
anon.
Alderman Schroeder was excused at LO:1.5 P.,M.
A resolution granting a variance of Section.8 Setbacks of Building Lines
and Yards, of; Ordinance #558,.as amended, to the First Methodist Church of Rochester
in connection wi.th its property in Block 1.2, Head & McMahon's Addition (a building
line on 4th Street. S.W. of 14 feet and a building, line on 5th Avenue S.W. of. 4
feet) was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley., the resolution was
adopted. All voted in favor of the motion..
A resolution granting a variance of Section 2 Residential District, Ordi-
nance No. 558, as amended, to Edmond E. and Evelyn Rie Comartin to permit the
construction of a house on a part of Lot 13, Fritsch & Magaw Re--Sub-Division
containing loss than 5,000 square feet was read. Upon mo.tion by_Tingley, second by
Morris and all voting in favor thereof the resolution was adopted.
Alderman Tingley introduced a resolution amending a resolution adopted by
the Common Council on January. 7, 1957. establishing parking and parking meter
regulations and provisions pursuant to'Ordinance No. 871 which was read as follows:
(1) Section (4) TRUCK LOADING ZONES is amended by adding thereto subsection
ab to` read as follows:
nab. On East Center Street on the north side of the Street, 25 feet,
more or less, in front of the premises known as 107 East Center Street."
Upon motion by Whiting, second by Haas and all voting in favor thereof the resolu-
tion was adopted as read.
A petition signed by Joe Flynn, R. H. McDermott, George P. Leiferman,
Henry Yound and A. P. Barry to vacate ih at certain alley - Dashow-Igo Addition,
Gregg Addition and the Sonnenberg Addition being from the East line of 1st Avenue
Northeast to the West line of 2nd Avenue Northeast between 16th Street and i62
Street N. E. as platted was read. Upon motion by Morris, second by Whiting the
same was referred to the Planning Commission.
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Installation of Certain Garbage Disposal Units
was given its first reading.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester,
Minnesota d Part of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
Thirty -Four, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County,
Minnesotan was given its first reading. (Leiferman & Bender property)
A motion was made by Tingley, second by Whiting, that the first sentence of
Section One of an "Ordinance Regulating the Presence of Minors under the Age of
Eighteen Years on Public Streets and Alleys or in Public Places in the City of
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Rochester, Minnesota, Between the Hours - of 10:30 P, 14. and 5:00 A. M:;. Defining
Duties of Parents; Guardians or Others in Care ofMinors•; Regulating the Presence
of Minors in Places of Amusement, Entertainment or Refreshment; Providing, Penalties
for Violation Thereof and Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Therewith" be amended to
read as follows:
"Section 1. LOITERI'NG OF MINORS UNDER AGE OF SIXTEEN YEARS- PROHIBITED. •It
shall be unlawful for any minor under' -the age of sixteen years, except a
minor who is attending a public or parochial school and who is at -least
a sophomore therein,'to be 'in or upon the public streets, alleys, parks,
playgrounds or .other public grounds, public places and public buildings,
places of amusement and entertainment, or vacant lots, between the hours
of 10:30 'P. M. and 5:00. A. M. of the following day, official City time,
unless such minor is accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or other
adult person having the care or custody.of the minor, or unless.the minor
is upon an emergency errand directed by his or her parent, guardian, or
other adult person having the care or custody of"the minor. Each violatiox
of the provisions of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
Alderman ,Morris stated that.he had received complaints about the parking
of cars around the root beer stand just off Broadway between 13 Street and 132
Street Northwest.' The cars parked around the stand make it very difficult for
traffic to get through. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the matter was
referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police for investigation and
report.
Alderman !'Tingley notified the Council that he had arranged an informal
meeting in connection with the proposed bond issue with the Library Board which
would be held Wednesday, May 22nd, 1957 at '7:3'0 o'clock P. M.
The following recommendation of the Planning Commission was read:
"The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its regular meeting of May
15, 1957, reviewed the final plat of Thomas First Addition and recommended
that it be granted first approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Satisfactory negotiation of a contract with the City of
Rochester to abide by a uniform ordinance for acquiring
public lands.'
2. Provision should be made for the future extension, to the
northwest, of 16th Avenue N,W.-to. connect with Elton Hills -
Drive.
3. Lot 1,.Block 2, as platted has. only a 45.53 ft. frontage
on Elton Hills Drive. Should the small parcel of land on
the southwest corner of Elton Hills Drive and 16th Avenue
N.W. be made a part of Lot 1, Block 2, Thomas First Addition
or dedicated, to the City for street purposes, the requirement
for corner lots will be met."
_ 4& Mr. Thomas dedicate the north 45 ft. of his property for Elton
Hills Drive."
Also the recommendation of the Survey Committee that the final plat of Thomas First
Addition be granted final approval subject to the conditions as set forth in the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and receipt of the City Engineer's
report was read.
Mr. Larry'Sather was present and discussed Item No. 4 - the dedication of
the north 45 feet.
He stated that the property did not belong to him and he had
been unable to reach an agreement with Mr.
Thomas. He also stated that he had dis-
cussed the possibility of condemning this strip, but so far nothing had been agreed
upon. No action was taken and Mr. Sather was to 'try to negotiate further with Mr.
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An. ordinandel",entitledu-i!An�Ordinan:ce Anaaxiiigi_sd thec.Oitycof 'Rvchhster e _
l Minnesota;-":a'J past of the Northwest quarter of Section Three, Township One Hundred
Six North, Range Fourteen West Olmsted County, Minnesotall(Stanley C. Mohn property)
was given its first reading. Mr. C. A. Armstrong stated that Mr. Mohn should be
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charged for the assessments which had been previously constructed which amounted to
$668.40. A motion was made by Whiting, instructing the City Clerk to advise Mr.
Mohn to deposit the amount of these assessments for improvements already made and
upon deposit of same the ordinance would be given further consideration. Alderman
Morris seconded the motion.
Alderman Tingley, Chairman of the Survey Committee., stated that he had
(investigated the request of Holm and Olson Company to put window boxes around their
store and said he could see no reason why they could not be given said permission.
J R. Y. Ehrick, City Attorney stated that this would permit an encroachment on the
sidewalk which was not permissable. Upon motion bay Haas, second by Whiting, the
request of Holm & Olson was denied and all voting in favor thereof except Alderman
Tingley who voted "no" President Bach declared the motion carried.
Alderman Tingley, Chairman of the Police Committee, stated that he had
investigated the request of Mrs. Lillian Neuman to have a parking space in front
of her property at 526 Second Avenue Sorhthwest and found that there was room for
la driveway on the north end of her property. A motion was made by Whiting, second
by Haas, that the City -Clerk be instructed to notify Mra. Neuman that the Council
lean not comply with .her request for a parking place in front of her property. All
f voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Tingley stated that the Rochester Bus Company -had requested
temporary permission to move their bus stop from Goodmantp corner to Montgomery
Ward corner. Upon motion by Whiting, sepoad by Morris, their request for the
temporary chagge was granted.. All voted in favor, of the motion.,
Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the meeting was adjourned.
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