HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1957Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council593
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said
City, on July 2nd, 1957•
President Bach called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M. the
.following members being present; President Bach, Aldermen Haas, Morris, Schroeder,
Tingley and Whiting.
Alderman Whiting introduced a resolution proposing improvement and
ordering preliminary report and estimate of cost for the following improvement(s):
construction.of a trunk line sewer from the City system to Country Club Manor Firs!
Addition which was read. Upon motion by Haas, second by Whiting, the resolution
was approved.
The following report of the City Engineer and the recommendation of the
Sewer Committee were each read and upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, the same
were approved:
"Honorable Mayor & Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota.
A resolution proposing a Trunk Sewer Line.f rom the City System to
Country' Club Manor First Addition was referred to this office July 2
for Engineers Preliminary Report.
I report that the improvement is feasible only after the NW -SW
Trunk Line relief sewer is extended from loth St. N.W. to the siphon
manhole near 5th St. and Sth Ave. N.W. on the west side of Cascade
Creek. One half of this section is budgeted in the 195T Sewer program
and the second half is contingent upon other funds which are expected to
be provided in a proposed bond issue.
The.' project should be constructed as one project subsequent to
assurance of the above mentioned relief line.
Thelpreliminary estimated cost is $172,000 made without plans.
The'Project will extend from the Siphon Manhole on the west side
of Cascade Creek near 5th St. and Sth" Ave. N.W. to the corner of 36th
,Ave. and 2nd St. N.W. in Country Club Manor First Addition.
It 'shall b-e designated as "West Rochester Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer".
s/ C. A. ARMSTRONG
City Engineer
We,' the undersigned, recommend that the above report be approved
and the project initiated.
The' area to be immediately assessed is the 2jO acre tract lying in
the Ei Sec. 32 and the Wi sec. 33 Rochester Township which was annexed
by Ordinance 958 adopted May o, 1957.,
We also ,recommend that prior to contracting the construction, a
contract be executed between the City and the Rochester West Company
providing for their paying for an additional area 'of approximately 425
acres the proportionate sum that this -acreage bears to the total assessabi,
acreage.
The;' balance of the cost to be assessed on. a deferred basis against
property within the drainage district when these tracts are annexed and
connected in the proportion that the acreage of these tracts bear to the
total assessable acreage.
We further recommend that the firm of Forsberg--Georgi Go,, Civil
Engines ' re and Land Surveyors, be designated as the Engineers on this
project.
Respectfully,
s/RAYMOND C. SCHROEDER
Sewer Committee J. CALVIN HAAS
A. G. WHITING"
Alderman Haas introduced a resolution receiving preliminary report, order-
ing a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in
respect to the following improvement(s): construction of a trunk line sewer from
the City system to Country Club Manor first Addition which was read. Upon motion
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by Morris, second by Whiting, the resolution was approved.
A request.for expenses for a trip to International Palls, Minnesota
representing the Rochester Police Commission and Mayor Maquillan to secure a
convention in 1959 - expenses requested $50.00, was read. Upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Morris, the request was granted and the appropriation in the amount of
$50.00 was allowed.
A --letter from Raymond E. Sarvel, Realtor, submitting, for sale. to the City
of Rochester the property located at 217 East Center Street at $16,000.00, this
property being 103' on'Center Street and 1321 deep, opposite the North entrance of
the.Mayo Civic Auditorium and close to the Ball Park. Upon motion by Schroeder,
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second by Whiting, the same was referred to the Public Grounds Committee.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, advising
that they were arranging for 16-hour density, turning movement and pedestrian
counts at the intersections of North Broadway and 14th Street and South Broadway
and 9} Street to determine whether or not traffic signals are warranted and as
soon ,as. results are obtained, they will advise us of their findings which was read.
President Bach ordered the same placed on file.
A resolution authorizing the Public Utility Department to pay salaries
in the Public Utility Department as s.et_by resolution adopted May 28th, 19 57
was again read together with the Mayor's veto message dated June loth, 19 5T.
Mayor Mcquillan stated that there were four salaries in the Public Utility Depart-
ment which he felt should be adjusted and suggested that the Council approve the
resolution as submitted with the exception of the four salaries, as some of the
employees had 'not received salary increases that other had. He further stated
that both he and the Council had to approve this resolution in order that it
could become effective as stated in the City Charter provision. fir. R. V. Ehrick,
City Attorney, stated that he did not interpret the City Charter that way and
felt that the Council should again vote on the resolution setting the said salaries.
Alderman Tingley suggested that perhaps the Mayor could meet with the Board Members
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and some agreement could be reached. A motion was then made by Alderman Tingley,
that the matter be tabled until the meeting of July 15th, 1957 to give the Mayor
a chance to work on this matter further. Alderman Schroeder seconded the motion
and upon roll call Aldermen Haas, Morris, Schroeder and Tingley voted "Aye" and
President Bach and Alderman Whiting.voting ono", the said motion was declared
carried.
A letter signed by R. L. Roberts, Vice President of the First National
Bank, requesting that the Council consider having one-way traffic from East to
West with entrance on let Avenue Southwest and exit on 2nd Avenue Southwest in the
alley behind the Pirst National Bank Building was read. Upon motion by Morris,
second by Schroeder, the same was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief
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of Police.
A petition signed by Reuben 0. Wolfgram and Leola A. Wolfgram to have
Lot 20, Lemke's Subdivision changed from .a residential to a multiple dwelling zone
was read. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Morris, the same was referred to the
Board of Zoning.
A petition signed by Arthur A., Hirman, President of Industrial Opport-
unities, Inc. and, Arthur J. Hall to have the following described property changed
from a residential to an industrial. zone was read ,and upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Morris,; the same was referred to the Board of Zoning:.
#That parcel of'land lying and being in Township One Hundred Seven (107) North
Range Fourteen (14) West, (Cascade -Township), Olmsted'Oounty, towit: All of
that land in the Northwest Quarter (NW*) of Section Thirty Four (34) lying
North of the north line of the mainline _ right-of-way of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway Company right of way and southerly and westety of Valley -
high Addition to the City of Rochester, according to the recorded plat thereof
on file in the' office of the Register of Deeds in and for the County of Olmsted,
and including 'that tract of land lying westerly of the easterly boundary of
Valleyhigh Addition, if extended south to a point on the north line of the
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company right-of-way and northerly of said
right-of-way and southerly of said Valleyhigh Addition; and
all that part of the South Six Hundred Sixty and four -tenths (660.4) feet of
the Southwest Quarter (SW*) of Section Twenty Seven (27). #
A summons and complaint in the case of Emma Williams vs. the City of
Rochester, Etal, in the amount of $17,000.00 was read and upon motion by Morris,
second by Schroeder, the same -was referred to -the City Attorney.
A notice of claim for loss or injury in the amount of $25,000.00 signed
by Barbara S. gneeel for injuries sustained when she slipped and fell at the
Soldier's Field Golf Club House and also claim for loss or injury in the amount of
$10,000.00 signed by Edward L. gnesel to compensate him for the loss of services
and for the medical, hospital, and nursing expenses incurred by said injury were
each read and upon motion by Tinkley, second by Morris, the same were referred to
the City Attorney.
The following resolution adopted by. -the Sinking Fund Commission was read
and upon motion by Whiting, second by Tingley, the action of the Sinking Fund
Commission was approved:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $20,485.00 be and the said sum is hereby
appropriated from the Sinking Fund and ordered paid to the First
National Bank of Chicago, Illinois for the July 1st, 1957 maturity
of interest on 1.70% General Obligation Sewage Disposal Plant Bonds,
Nos. 39X to 2800, Inclusive (Interest $20,485.00; and service.charges
$225.00;).
Be it further resolved: That the sum of $110,000.0.0 be and the said
sum is hereby appropriated from the Sinking Fund and ordered paid to
the First National Bank of Chicago•, Illinois for principal due
July ls�t, 1957 on 10*70%General Obligation Sewage .Disposal Plant
Bonds Nos. 391 to 500, Inclusive.#
The two,' following resolutions adopted by the Public TJtility Department
were each 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
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enter into a contract with HUGO SALES COMPANY.for the furnishing,
in accordance with specifications on file, of
- 100 Class 3, 40 ft. Western Red Cedar Poles;
the total amount of the said contract to be BOUR THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($40870.00) and the said Hugo Sales Company
being the lowest responsible bidder,"
"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 LAYNE-MINNESOTA COMPANY for the furnishing of all tools,
labor, materials and equipment necessary for the drilling and testing
of ONE (1) Water Well on the site of the Rochester West Company, -the
total amount of the said contract to be SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY SIX'DOLLARS ($17,166.00) and the LAYNE-MINNESOTA COMPANY being
the lowest responsible bidder."
A letter signed by Harry P. Drosos, President of the Rochester On -Sale
Liquor Dealers' Association, giving a:.summary of their views on the dancing
ordinance now under considerat-ion by the Common Council was read, and President
Bach ordered the same placed on file.
A letter f rom Donald L. Grue, President of the City Planning & Zoning
Commission, stating that the said Commission had reviewed the present city limits
and wished tQ call the Council's attention to the fact that .the Beltline Sub -
Division is now completely surrounded by the City of Rochester and perhaps some
action should be taken to annex this sub -division to the City was read. A letter
from the Survey Committee recommending that proper legal proceedings be initiated
to annex the Beltline Sub -Division was also read. Upon motion by Haas, second by
Tingley, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare an Ordinance annexing the said land. All voted in favor thereof.
A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had studied the petition to vacate the alley in Dashow Addition between 1st
Avenue Northeast and 2nd Avenue Northeast and recommending that the alley be not
vacated because the existing zoning and land use of Lot$ 1 - 4, Dashow Addition
justify the need for this alley to handle future off street loading and unloading
from the abutting businesses was read. The recommendation of the Survey Committee
that the above alley be not vacated was also read. Upon motion by Haas, second by
Tingley, the recommendation was approved. All voted in favor thereof.
The reports of the Clerk of Municipal Court for -the week ending June
14th, 19 57 showing total criminal fines and costs collected $2,945.80 and Civil
Bees received $18.05' and for the week ending June 2118t,. 1957 showing total
criminal fines and cos is collected $1, 691, 20 and Civil Fees reoeived $11.00 were
each read and having been approved by the City Attorney, President.Bach ordered
the same placed on file.
The license application of Carl Larson for a license to sell non-.intoxi-
eating malt liquors was read. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Morris, the
license was granted.
The application of Gertrude John, David & John Caffes (2), Rose Witt
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and Carl Larson ;were each= read: Upon motion by Tingley, second by Morris, the
licenses were granted.
The application of Carl Larson, Gertrude John, Rose Witt and David &
John Caffes (2) for a license to sell.cigarettes were each read. Upon motion by
Whiting, second by Morris, the licenses were granted.
Theapplication of. Everett J.'Siple for a Journeyman Electrician's licens(
was read. Upon motion by -Haas, second by Whiting, the license was granted.
The application of Tieso Electric Company for an Electrical Contractor's
License was read'. Upon motion by Morris, second by Tingley, the license was
granted.
The application of George Rau for a Master Electrician's License was
read. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Whiting, the license was granted,
The application of Lysue Contraction, Inc. -for permission to move a
building from the State Hospital and out of the city limits was read and upon
motion by Morris',, second by Whiting, the said permission was granted, the moving
of this building,, to be under the supervision of the Chief of Police and the
Building Inspector.
The license bonds of George N. Rau in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
American Surety.l',Company of New York as surety, Gertrude John, 'doing business as
Hollywood Bar, in the amount of $3,000.00 with the Standard Accident Insurance
Company of Detroit as surety and Emil J. Nietz in the amount of $1,000.00 with the
Western Surety C,ompany.as surety were each read. Upon motion by Whiting, second
by Schroeder,_the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same
were ordered placed on file.
The contract bonds of the Kruse Company in the amount of ,$2,000.00 with
the Federal Insurance Company of New Jersey as surety, H. J. Underwood in the
amount of $11,250.00 with the United Pacific Insurance Company as surety and John
F. Miner with the Saint Paul. Fire and Marine Insurance Company as surety were each
read'. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Schroeder, the bonds were referred to the
Mayor for his approval,
President' Bach declared a 15 minute recess at 3:30 P. M.,
The recommendation of the Police. Committee that the two meters, nearest
the alley and directly i'n f root of t(he People "s Natural Gas Company, be changed
from ninety minute, time limit to twelve minute time limit to facilitate the payment
of bills and recommending that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessar
resolution to make -this change effective.was read. Upon motion by Tingley, second
by Haas, the recommendat ion was approved.
The recommendaVion of the Police Committee that the matter of parking of
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cars around the root beer stand just off North Broadway., between 13th Street
and 13* Street. which was referred to them on May 20'th, 1957 •and making the
following recommendations was read:
(1) Parking will be prohibited at all times in front
of the root beer stand on Broadway.
(2) Parking will be prohibited on the North side.of 13th
Street for a distance of twenty. feet- from the cross
walk at North Broadway.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, the recommendation was accepted.
The recommendation of the Police Committee that the request of the
Schmidt Awning and Siding Company at 414 South Broadway to have the parking meters
In front of their business removed be denied was read. Upon motion by Whiting,
second by Haas, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee that in line with
action taken on other requests for revision of wages, no change be made in the
salary of Mr. Norbert Huiting, equipment operator at the City Dump was read. Upon
motion by .Haas, second by Tingely, the recommendation was accepted.
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The/recommendation from James J. Macken, Jr. Chief of Police was read;
"Police Committee
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I wish to present, for your consideration, what I feel is a
means of relieving our shortage of Police Officers. In order
to relieve Patrolman from School -Grossing duty and assign them
to more important duties of law enforcement, I recommend that
the City employ women for School Crossing guards to help alleviate
the man power shortage of the Police Department,
At the conclusion of the 1956-i957 School Year, we were using
Officers to protect crossings at three Elementary Schools. I
am sure that the protection afforded is needed and, that unless
otherbprovisions are made, we will have to continue to use Police'
Officers to protect these crossings.
If -this recommendation is accepted, I. believe that these women
should be City employees assigned to the Police Department.for
administration; supervision, training, and control, but in such
a category, that they would not be members of the Police Department.
Many cities throughout the country are presently using women to
perform these functions. Some of these cities are: Philadelphia,
Milwaukee, Stewartville, Fresno, California, w d Salt Lake City,
Utah.
The functions of the School Crossing guards would be to protect
the school children and to regulate and control pedestrian traffic
at intersections in the vicinity of the schools. -These School
Crossing guards would not have Police powers, that is, the power
to make.arsests or enforce the Laws and Ordinances. Other than
that, power which they would have as a citizen.
-In cities where women are used, the following equipment is
furnished: a uniform overcoat, cap, cap shield, and a white
Sam Brown belt. Some cities also furnish skirts and blouses.
They would not carry firearms. The rate of compensation would
have to be ,determined, but varies from one dollar ($1.00) to one
dollar and fifty cents, ($1.50), per hour. The number of hours
per day would be about three to four hours. I believe that this
expenditure can properly be made from parking,meter funds.
In addition to relieve -the man power shortage, the Police Department
would gain by not having to tie up at least one, and sometimes,
more vehicles.
I trust that this recommendation will be fairly considered so thalt
we can initiate the program and have women trained and equiped to
begin work for the 1957-1950 School Year.
Respectfully submitted,
s/JAMMS J. MACNEN, JR. "
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Alderman Tingley stated that the Police Committee _had met on this but felt -the
Council as a committee of the whole should act on it instead of just the „Police
Committee. A motion was then made by Alderman Schroeder that the Council adopt the
purpose of this recommendation ,and empower the Police Department to go ahead with
the specific plan .relating to the number of people, thelocati on, equipment, etc..
and the compensation to be paid from the Parking Meter Fund, Alderman Haas seconded
the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Whiting reported that he had checked with Mr. Allerton of the
Kruse Company and they had agreed to delay the grading in Homestead Addition to
allow the residents to, further,try and get Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Block 9, Homestead
Addition to be used for a playground area.
Mr. Oscar'Allerton of the ,Kruse Company was present in regrad to the costs
as per bids received for construction work in Rol -ling Greens Addition. He stated
thatat the prices bid, the assessments on each lot would be too high, he knew that
sanitary sewer, water and grading had to be done but he wondered if maybe the storm
sewer could be shortened or not done. A motion was made by Whiting, . second by
Morris, .that the matter be referred to the Sewer Committee, the City Engineer and
the City Attorney for further study. All voted in favor thereof.
Mr. Aller ton also requested that the bids received for Folwell Heights
Addition in 6th St°reet Southwest, Folwell Lane and Folwell Court be reviewed. A
motion was made by Haas, seconded by Schroeder, that the matter of bids, mode of
assessments,_ etc. in Polwell Heights Addition be referred to the Sewer Committee,
the City Engineer and -the City Attorney for further study. All voted in favor there4
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Mr. Franklin Michaels, Attorney representing Dr. Dixon and Dr. McCarty was
present and inquired if the Council was going to give the Ordinance annexing Bumpus
Addition its third and final reading. He stated he had contacted Mr. Rundell to
try to reach an agreement but so far had not heard from him. He stated he would
like to be present' if possible when final action was taken. He was assured that no
action would be taken until he had been heard or was able to be present.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they
had studied the petition for a park and playground area, in Bielenberg & Giese 4th
Addition and a roe olution from the Park Board favoring such a park and making,the
following recommendations was read: (1) That a park and playground site, is needed in
this area. (2) That the Superintendent of Parks and the Planning Director agree upon
a definite size and location for this park and send their recommendations to the Park
Board and the Planning Commission for further action. The recommendation of the
Survey Committee that the following described property in Bielenberg & Giese 4th
Addition be acquired for park playground purposes as set forth.under the provisions
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the right-of-way of 15 Avenue H.W. from 16th Street H.W. to llth Avenue H.W.
plus Lots 9, 109 11, 12, 13 and 14 in Block 3, Bielenberg and Giese's Fourth
Upon by Haas, second by Morris, the recommendation was approved.
Addition. motion
President Bach declared a recess at 5:30 P. M.
President Bach called the meeting to order at Ts30 P. Ne,t.he following
members being present: President Bach, Alderman Haas, Morris, Schroeder, Tingley
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A motion was made by Haas, second by Tingley that t"he City Clerk be
instructed to return the certified checks of all except the low bidders on bids
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received July 19t. 1957 for sanitary sewer, watermain, grading, construction
and bituminous surfacing on 19th Avenue Northeast in Miner's Heights; sanitary
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sewer, watermain, service connections and grading, base construction and .bituminous
surfacing on 6th Street S.W., Folaell Lane and Folwell Court in Foliiell Heights;
sanitary sewer, watermain, service connections, storm sewer and grading, base
construction and bituminous surfacing in S* and 9th Avenue Northwest in greter's
Replat; and sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and service connections and
grading, surfacing and base construction of streets in Rolling Greens Addition.
All voted in favor of the motion.
The recommendation of the Street & Alley Committee and theCity Bngineer
that the bid of Leon Joyce for the grading and base construction of the approaches
to the 7th Street Northeast Bridge be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders was read. Upon motion by Morris, second
by Haas, the recommendation was accepted.
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating
that they had .reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Director that the Plann-
ing and Zoning Commission should have prepared a Public Lands Plan of a comprehensive
land use plan to and in administering the intent of Ordinance No. 963 was read.
Alderman Tingley stated that the Survey Committee had.met on this and decided that.' -
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current things to do. A motion was then made by Schroeder that the recommendation
be tabled and placed as unfinished business until such time as the Council Is
ready to act on same. Alderman Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor
thereof.
Mr. Harold Moe was present and stated that the Public Utility Board
had requested him to appear before the Council and submit a report on the problems
in connection with repairs necessary at the dam at the Hydro Plant. He stated that
the dam was in a very bad condition and should be repaired at an early date. He
gave the three following possible solutions: One possible solution to our problem
would be the complete abandonment of the Hydro Plant. The cost of repairing the
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dam,considering' possible future costs, can be estimated at $2009000. This figure
added to operating and maintenance. costs will undoubtedly make the Hydro Plant an
uneconomical operation. From this point of view, the plant should be abandoned.
However, Lake'Zumbro has become such a recreational area that it is doubtful if
we can abandon the dam.: The lake is lined with cottages, and it has. become a.
popular fishing and boating center. We get.a lot of complaints now even when,we
lower the water as little, as_, a foot. Further abandonment of the dam would un-
doubtedly mean.the complete removal of the structure, the cost of which.would be
tremendous. It therefore seems that abandonment will be impossible. However; it
must be considered in that from the point of view of -the Electric Department it
would be the best solution,
A second solution would be to sell or give the dam to Olmsted or Wabash&
County, or possibly a State agency, with the understanding that they would repair
the dam in order; to maintain Lake Zumbro As a recreational area. It lie -very
doubtful that anyone would be interested in such an arrangement, but we should
consider it in order to eliminate it from our list of possibilities.
The, .third; solution is, of course, to proceed with the repairs. 'In this
event, a consulting engineer should be hired- to make a complete study of the
preseht'situation, and to report on the'steps necessary to make permanent repairs.
The Engineer would, of course, include cost .estimates,
No action' was taken at this meeting,
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that
they had reviewed reports from the Board of Education of School District No, 8;
Board of Park Commissioners, Water Department, Electric Department and Fire Depar
ment regarding needed public land sites in areas recently anneged`to the City and
submitting a summary of all public land needs required by the departments was read
and ordered placed on file.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and President Bach
declared the same duly passed and adopted]
Resolution as follows;
"WHEREAS the City of Rochester has been deprived of the services of
an outstanding public servant in the death on June 28, 195.7, of
Alderman Thomas A. Moody, and .
WHEREAS, his long record as an alderman from the second and third
wards of said City was one of conscientious and memorable public
service, and
WHEREAS the devotion he gave to the public offices to which citizens
repeatedly elected him was unflagging and carried on with a high
- sense of duty even after incurable illness had made heavy inroads
on his strength,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that there be spread on the official records of the City
this expression of sorrow at' his passing and of the gratitude of
his colleagues in public life and of the City of Rochester for
services given -by-Thomas A. Moody as a member of the Common Council,
of its various committees and of the Public Utility Board.
BE tIT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be
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sent to Mrs. Moody and that it carry the seal of the City he loved
and.served so well." .
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution determining adecivacy of improvement petition, receiving pre-
liminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and
specifications in respect to the following improvement(s): -Construction of a
sanitary sewer on 6th Street Southwest from a point 190 feet west of 15th Avenue
Southwest to a point 450 feet West and in Block 2, Dresbachs Addition, 14th Avenue
Southwest, 15th Avenue Southwest, 8th. Street Southwest and along T. H. 52. Upon
motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted,
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with the HUGO SALES COMPANY. Upon motion by Tingley second by Whiting, resolution
adopted..
Resolution authorizing the Public Utility Board to enter into contract
with LAYNE- MINNESOTA COMPANY. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Haas, resolution
adopted.
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the contract between the City of Rochester and Home Qpportunities, Inc., (Stanley
C. Kohn and Carlton Penz) providing for the rough grading of streets in Sunset
Terrace Addition. Upon motion by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting the bid of Leon Joyce for the grading and base
construction of the approaches to the 7th Street Northeast Bridge. Upon motion by
Morrie, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
The following resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board was read and
ordered placed on file:
"WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota on
July, lot, 1957 received proposals on the furnishing and erection of
one 500v000 gallon water tower, and
WHEREAS, said bids were -ref erred to the Public Utility Board for
recommendation, and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Board, at a special meeting held on
July let, 1957 reviewed and considered the proposals submitted,
NOW THEREFORE,, be it and it is hereby resolved by. the Public Utility
Board of the City of Rochester that the said Board hereby recommends
the acceptance of the proposal of the CHICAGiO BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY
for
ALTERNATE B s Based on a spheroidal -
shaped tower on a cylindrical type single
column with flared base for a lump sum
price of $114, 350.00,
and the said Board deems this award in the best interest of the
City of Rochester."
Resolution accepting the bid of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company for the
construction of a water tower to be located on the east side of 18th Avenue North-
west, approximately 1250 feet North of the present City limits. Upon motion by
Tingley, second by Whiting, re -solution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $1,5250'45-from-the P, I. R, Fund and ordering
payment made to Leoa Joyce. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution
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adopted.
Resolution appropriating $2,997-55 from the P, I, R, Fund and ordering
payment made to Leon Joyce. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $308..87 from the General Fund, $594.17 from the
Street & Alley Fund, $494.-38 from the Fire Protection Fund, $794,81 from the
Sewer Fund and $91,76 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to
the City of Rochester, General Fund. Upon motion by Whiting, second by Haas,
resolut ion_ adopted,
Resolution appropriating $2,938-000 from the Street &. Alley Fund and
ordering payment) made to Ruffridge. Johnson Equipment Company. Upon motion by Haas,
second by Morris', resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $16000 from the General Fund and $1,954.00 from
the Bridge Fund and ordering payment made to Leitaen Concrete Products Company.
Upon motion by Morris, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $612,79 from the Police Protection Fund and
$19820,15 from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Alexander Auto
Electric Company', $266.15, H & H Electric Company, $1,493,00, Brinck Solberg, $251,60
and Herbert G. 8nopp Agency, $432,19. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley,
resolution adopted,
Resolution appropriating $2,357;37 from the General Fund and ordering
payment made to Minnesota Boa & Lumber Company $250955; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc.
$228.74;. Royal Typewriter Company, _$202, 50; Borchert Ingersoll, Inc., $1,32.5•.58;
Richard 2. White, $3 50.00. Upon motion by Tingley, second by Whiting, resolution --
adopted.
Resolution appropriating $448.00 from the Street & Alley Fund, $245.65
from the Sewer Fund and $1,744,lT from the Parking Meter Fund and ordering payment
made to Lyon Chemical Company $243.00, Ted Hall, The Wrecker, $448.00; _ H & H
Electric Company; $19746.820' Upon motion by Whiting,.seoond by Haas, resolution
adopted.
Resolut ion appropriating $324.20 from the General Fund, $21, 61 from the
Street & Alley Fund, $81.83 from the Fire Protection Fund and $4,380,70 from the
Lighting Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, P. U. Upon
motion by Haas, second by Morris, resolution adopted.
Resolution appropriating $308.22 from the General Fund, $900.94 from the
Street & Alley Fund and $887.62 from the Fire Protection Fund and $53.50 from the
Sewer Fund, $6151 05 from the Police Protection Fund and $28,25 from -the Parking
Meter Fund and ordering payment made to Schmidt Printing Company, $213.55, City of
Rochester, $19759.14 and G,0 Tire Service $822,00. Upon motion by Morris, second
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Schroeder, resolution adopted.
Resolution proposing improvement and ordering preliminary report and
estimates of cost for the following improvement(s)s Construction of a sanitary
sewer in 13th Street Northwest from 2nd Avenue Northwest to a point approximately
3009 West. Upon motion by Schroeder, second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
The report of the City Engineer that the construction of a sanitary
sewer in 13th Street Northwest from 2nd Avenue Northwest to a point approximately
3001 west is feasible and should be constructed as described and that the estimated
cost made without survey or plans is $3,000.00 was read. The recommendation of
the Sewer Committee that it had considered the above project and recommended its
construction was also read. Upon motion by Whiting,,second by Haas, the recommen-
dation of the Sewer Committee was approved.
Resolution. receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and
directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following
improvemeat(s)s Construction of a sanitary sewer in 13th Street Northwest from
2nd Avenue Northwest to a point approximately 3001 West. Upon motion by Schroeder,
second by Tingley, resolution adopted.
The following claims were each read and upon motion by Schroeder, second
by Tingley, 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: Forges of Rochester, $25.15; City of Rochester, P.U.
$125.30; Coco Drug Store, $7.52; Rundell Lumber Company, $19.49; Arnold's Supply
Co"Mpany, $57. 50; Huey Is Cigar -Store, $6. 24; R. co* Drips Grocer Company, $20.12;
Purless. Chain` IGompa`ny, $9.59; Shephard's Citations, $26.00; Glenn C. Jones, $75.00;
Trautner Sales Company, $4- 53; `Broom County Planning Board, $1.00; Beckley Business
Equipment Company, $5.30; The Sanitary_ Company, $46,22; Krueger's Cafe. $10010;
Stanger Typewriter, $46,35; H. A. Rogers Company, $10,35; H. A. Rogers Company,
$20.72; Trautner Sales Company, $60.66; Chicago Great Western R. R. Company, $18.82;
Trautner Sales Company, $102.09; H: A. Rogers Company, $2.5.66; International Bus-
iness. -Machines, Corp. $52. 50; ' Olmsted County Mdeical Group, 42. 5b; T. 0. Wollner,
M. D. $20.00; The Mayo Clinic, $136.00; David Stettler, $21.75; Milo Zinoke, $21.75;
Louis Hemker, - $161: 60; Joel A. Moore, $84. Ob; James J. Macken, Jr., $33DO;
Willetta Hoaglan,' $62.10; Albert J. Tingley, $99.95; Garnet Spring, $37.28;
Paul Plantz; $39.39; Charles Dornack, $34.50; Willima L. Burrows, $39.39; N. W.
Bell Telephone Company, $15.45; Tom Moore, Register of Deeds, $23.16; Construction
Bulletin, $26.80; The Mayo Clinic, $139.00; •Reevels Drug Store, $1.90; Ace..Rardware,
$16*09.
From the Stredt & Alley Funds David Stettler, $94.24; Marvin Hemker, $18.00;
Milo Zincke; $94. 24; Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, $29, 90; VanBeers Uphol-
stery, $18,00; Phillippi Equipment Company, $20,10; Clements Chevrolet Company;,
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$14.31; General Trading Company, 457.03; Witte Transportation, .$33.98; St. Paul
Builders' Material Company, $17.70; Firestone Stores, $162,30; Socony Mobil Oil,
$14.49; Peoples Natural Gas, $49.28; R. C. Drips Grooer, . $20.15, Ace Hardware,
$11.32.
Prom the. Tire Protection fund: Peoples Natural Gas, $26,76; fire &
Safety' Inc., $78 80; General Trading Company, $10948; Alexander Auto Electric, -
$4.04; Kenneth Stoltenberg, $64.20; National Fire Protection Assocation, $37.00;
General Trading Company, $20.12; The Mayo Clinic, $35.00; Gopher Welding Suppler
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Prom the Sewer Fund: Peoples Natural Gas, $9.11; Viker;& Sorenson,
$136.25; Neenah Foundry Company, $150000; Continental Oil Company, $33:08; Reevees
Drug Store, $1591.00; A. S. Lawrence Trucking Company, $32.76; Ace Hardware, $99.51;
The Kruse Company, $70.07.
Prom the Police Protection Fund: Minn. Police & Peace Officer's Assn.,-
$145.00; N. W. Bell Telephone Company, $5.50; Ace Hardware, $6.25; A._ . M. Nelson,
$76.00; Universal Motors, $127, 41; Clement ° s Chevrolet, $160.25;. 0 & 0 Sporting
Good, $149.12; Weber & Judd Company, $13.70; Motorola, Inc., $96, 64; Rueben A.
Bieck, $47.87; A. C. Anderson, $24.90; S. M, Supply Company,' $.60; Arnold M.
Nelson,. $22.50; IlIlot Klomstad, $22.50; Harry Stai, $22.50; Eldin Holtorf, $22.50;
Hilman Vang,. $22.50; George Rohde, $22. 50; Richard McDermott, $22..50L; Richard
Nietz, $22,50; Arnold Anderson, $22.50; Albert Kos, $22. 50; Earl Seabright, $22.50;
James Paine, $22)..50; Rea Waldron,. $22, 50; Arthur Mueller, $22. 50; Melvin Mertz, .
$22, 50; Lee Graham,, $22.50; Kenneth .Linke,. $22.50; Douglas Krueger, $22._50;-C2erlee
.Campbell, $22.50; Gerald Kingsley, $22.50; Joseph McDermott, $22.50; Donald Crowe,
$22.50; Arnold Mork, $22.50; William Ounningham, $22.50; Roy Lovejoy, $22.50;
Raymond Wagoner.,! $22. 50; Hyatt Frost, $22, 50; H. M. Fitzpatrick, $22..50; James
Ryan, $22.,70; James J. Macken, Jr., $22, 50; Axel Moberg, $22.- 0; Merlin Mewhorter,
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Jr. , $22. 50; Henry Mewhorter, $22, 50; Dallas Nield, $22. 50; Lavern Lind, $22.50;
Thomas Slatterly, $22.50; Robert Miller, $22.50.; James Lenherrer, $22.50• Lynn
Peeler, $22.50; 'Guy Barnes, $22. 50; Dean Lent, $22, 50; Clark A. Tuttle, Jr,. , $22. 50
Lavern Schuchard, $22.50; Robert Radam, $22.50; Donald Kerr, $22.50;' Bug ene Rowe®
tramp, $22.50; Byron Brueske, $22, 50; Duane Rasmussen, $22. 50; Lawrence McNee,
$22.50; Carl J. 'Briese, $22, 50; Carlton Anderson, $22. 50; Forrest Higgins, $22. 50.
Prom the. Parking Meter Fund: Ace Hardware, 43..78; Don Harstad Company,
$55.20; The Kruse Company, $24,07; Magee Hale Park-O-Meter Company, $132.50.
Alderman Whiting stated that he had talked to Mr. Stanley Mohn and Mr.
Mohn had requested that the bids for sanitary sewer, storm -sewer, watermain and
service connections be rejected and that. the City re -advertise for bids. A motion
wasmade by Whiting, that the bids for the construction of storm sewer, sanitary
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sewer, watermain and service connections in.Suneet Terrace Addition and in 19th
Avenue Northwest north of 14th Street Northwest iA Valleyhigh Addition be re-.
advertised. Alderman Tingley seconded the motion.and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman.Morris introduced a rosolution.directing the City Clerk to
readvertise 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 14th Street Northwest in Valleyhigh Addition.. Upon.motion by
Whiting, second by Tingley, resolution adopted:. .
A motion was then made by Alderman Schroeder, that the purchasing
committee be authorized to buy for the City-Clerkls.office an:.electric clock
and date stamp to stamp -the date and time on all papers received. Alderman
Tingley -seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof,
A letter from the Board of Zoning stating that .a petition signed by
Carl Hutchings to have a lot on 9th Street and 9th Avenue Southeast changed to a
multiple dwelling zone had.been referred:to them, but since the petition had been
snbmitted•Mr.. Hutchings had changed his -mind and was going to build -a duplex -
instead of a four -plea which required no change *in •zoning. President Bach'
ordered the letter placed on file.
An Ordinance .naming and changing the namesof certain streets -and :
avenues within the corporate limits of the City. of Rochester, Minnesota (a.- Elton
Hills Drive N.W.• in Elton Hills Pirst Subdivision between 18th Ave. N.-W. and E.
line of Elton Hills First.Subdivision is renamed 22nd Street N.W. ; b. 18th Street
N.E. in Greenway -Sub-Division is renamed •19th St., N.E.; c. 20t•h Street N.W. in
Sunset :Terrace .is renamed 19th Straet N..W.; d. 19th Street- N.W.: in Sunset Terr-ace
,is renamed 18j St-reet .N.W.; and the unname& street in Southgate which abuts the E.
aide ;of ,Lot 2. is named 17th Avenue S.E.) was given it$ fixst reading. Upon motion
by Schroeder,. -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
moat ion by Schroeder, se-cond by Tingley and upon roll .call and all voting -in favor
thereof, the, rule, were suspended and the ordinance was given. its ;third and final
reading, Upon motion by Tingley, second by Haan, that .the said orflinanance<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 regulating
the`sale of intoxicating liquor within the City of Rochester, providing for suoh
sales by duly licenses persons, establishing regulations for the operation of places
where suchintoxicating liquor is sold, providing regulations for the granting of
such licenses, setting license fees, providing penalties for the violation thereof,.
and repealing all inconsistent ordinances. This is an emergency ordinance rendered
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necessary for the',preservation of the public peace, healty and safety" (Dancing)
was given its second reading.
'The matter of fees to be charged for a dancing license was discussed. A
motion was made by Haas, that the.fee for a dancing license be set in the above
ordinance at $1,000.00 per year. Alderman Tingley seconded the motion and upon
roll call and all voting in -favor thereof except Alderman Morris who voted "no".
Alderman'�Schroeder stated that the last time -there was a bus strike in
Rochester, the Common Council had assisted in negotiating and felt they should
again offer their, services. A motion was then made by Schroeder that the City
Clerk address a communication to both parties interested, and the State Labor
Conciliator, offering the services of the Members of the Common Council to try to
help them settle their differences and get restoration of bus service. Alderman
Tingley seconded the motion and all voted in favor thereof.
Alderman Whiting introduced a resolution agreeing to share additional
costs on S. P. 5513-09 (T.H. 296) Fourth Street Southeast in Rochester which was
read.- Upon motion by Haas, second by Schroeder, resolution adopted.
James J. Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, stated that Mr. Donald Crowe had
been approved to attend the F. B. I. Academy at the next session beginning August
19th,.1957.- He stated.the course lasted 12 weeks -and would be very worthwhile for
the City.to send him. The cost would be approximately $950.00 to $950.00. Alder-
man Schroeder stated that he felt tho city should have some assurance that the men
sent to this school would stay with the City at least three to five years. Chief
Macken said,he felt assured that Mr, Crowe would be staying with the City. A
motion was' then made by Haas, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police that
Mr. Crowe ,attend the F. B. I. Academy be approved and that up to $950.00 be
appropriated fro,m;l the Police Protection Fund for the expenses of Mr. Crows -to atte;
the said F. B. I.',Academy. Alderman Morris seconded the motion and all voted in
favor .,thereof.
Unfinished Business,:
On May 6, 1957 a letter from the Olmsted Community Ambulance Service requesting that
the Douncil consider adopting an ordinance granting a franchise for operating ambul-
ances was referred to the License Committee. The License Committee reported that
they did not feel'' that licensing ambulances was a proper subject for franchise.
On May 20, 1957 a'; letter from John Ulrich at 302 17th Avenue Northeast stating that
his sidewalk which was constructed in 1954 began to shell and break up the following
spring was referred to the -Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer.
Alderman Whiting,'Chairman of the Street & Alley Committee reported that a new
sidewalk had been' put in ,by the contractor.
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On May 20, 1957 George Leiferman requested that he/allowed to purchase from the City
the West 50 feet of Lofs 9, 10 and 11, Block 5, Cascade Manor and the same had been
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referred to the Public Grounds Committee"and the Survey Committee, R. 9, Shriek,
City Attorney, reported that the only way to take care of this would be to -have
Mr. Leiferman present a petition to vacate.
On May 20, 1957 a letter from John A. Paulson, M. D. stating that he would like
to .meet with the Fire Chief & Fire Department to assist in improving and under—
standing:the technique used in resucitation was referred to the Fire Committee and
the Chief of the Fire Department. Alderman Morris, Chairman of the Fire.Committes
reported that they had met. -and the Fire Chief is going to include in his next
budget a request for new equipment.
On June 30., 1957 the matter of paying overtime to the City Hall custodians and
having someone check the City Hall bills was referred to the Police Committee.
Alderman Tingley,.Chairman of the Police Committee, reported that the overtime
paid had been warranted and in the future the bills of the City Hall were to
be approved by the Chief of Police.
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On June 3, 1957 the _matter of securing services of some concern to make job.
valuation was referred to a Committee consisting of Alderman Haas, as Chairman,
and Aldermen Tingley and Whiting. Alderman Schroeder stated that Dr. Hegge, of
the University of Minnesota worked with Municipal Job- Classification and would be
willing to advise if so c%esired at no expense.
On June 17, 1957 a resolution adopted by the Park Board requesting that because
of extraordinary services the following payroll".changes be made, was referred to
the Council as a committee of the whole:
Marna Durst, Bookkeeper —Secretary of the Mayo Civic
Auditorium, listed at $2,880900 yr.
-be approved at
Office Manager, M. C.A. at 3, 300.00 yr.
Donald Braun, Equipment Operator at 3, 90.0:00 yr.
Be listed as
Greenskeeper for months of April, May,
June, July, August and September with a
Salary increase for these months of $25.00
per month, as below -
Donald Braun: Equipment operator (limos) at 3,900.00 a yr.
Greenskeeper (6 moo) at 49200.00 a yr.
A motion was made by Whiting that the City Clerk be instructed to write to the
Board of Park Commissioners acknowledging their request and notify them that the Cou
Council does not seet fit to comply with their request, that is they did not feel
justified in changing any salaries at this time. Alderman Haas seconded the motion
and all voted in favor thereof.
The resolution adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners setting the wages for the
seasonal hourly workers at ten cents an hour increase, same to be effective April
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was instructed to' prepare a resolution approving their request. All voted in.
favor of the motion,
Upon motion by Haas, second by Whiting the meeting was adjourned until
July St h, 19 5T at Ts 30 P. No'
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