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Minutes of, an adjourned regular meeting, of the.. Common Council
of the City of Ro,chester, Minnesota,- held in the,, Council Chambers, in the
City Hall, in said City, on September 10,th, 1923, at 8 o'clock P.Mi
Meeting called to order by President Weeks.
Roll Call: Present: Meeks, Cook, Kitzman, Lemmon, Newhouse,
Roeder, Absent: Witzke.
Motion by Lemmon second by Cook carried that the minutes of the
meeting held on September 4th, 1923, be approved.
The following communication was read, and motion by Newhouse
second by Cook carried. that ,the same be accepted and placed on file:
' "Rochester, Minn.,
September 6th, 1923,
To the Honorable. Mayor
and Commoh 60uncil,
City- of Rochester, Minnesota
i Gentlemen: -
You are hereby respectfully notified of the withdrawal of a
certain application filed with ycu by the Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
which application,g,,as a request for permission to erect and operate a
drive-in gasoline service station in the City of Rochester on Lot 2 in
Block 1 in Elliott Sub -division of the West half of Out lots -�Ii'4 and 5 in
Cummings' Addition to the Town (now city) of Rochester, Minnesota.
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The said application was filed with the City Clerk of the City
(� of Rochester during the latter part of July or the first part of August,
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i' Very truly yours,
STANDARD OIL COMPANY (INDTIWA)
Per H. E. Bruce, Manager
Per C. C. Slater
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CCS: Attorney in Fact."
I W..L. Mercer asked that restrictions be placed on the construct-
ion of gasoline -filling -stations to the extent that they be prohibited in
i residence sections of the City.
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IVilliam Rieck opposed the proposed construction of a, gasoline
filling station at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Fourth
Street Southeast and Third Avenue Southeast.
Motion by Lemmon second by Cook carried that the City Attorney
i be instructed to furnish a written ruling as to vðer an ordinance can
be drafted .and enforced which will prohibit gasoline filling stations in
residence sections.
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President Meeks announced that this was the time and place fixed
1 for a hearing on the construction of a concrete curb and gutter on Fourth
Avenue Northwest between the north line of Center Street West and the
tracks of the C,,G-.W.R.RoCo., and asked if there was any one present who
;I wished to be heard.
There was no person present who wished to be heard.
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This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for the construct-
ion of the above described curb and gutter, the following bids"were each opened and
read, and motion by Lemmon second by Newhouse carried" that the same be referred to the
City Engineer for comparison with his, estimate•,and for recommendations in the matter:
• b onard and, Eagles: 2477.2 f't combined curb and Butte"r, '18.3 square yards,
concrete crossing; 17.17 square yards sidewalk; and 20 square yards concrete gutter,
for a total sum of $2375,00.
McDonald and Anderson: Combined curb and gutter, cents p: r lineal foot;
Concrete crossing, $20
00 per yard; sidewalk, $1050 per yard; 20 square yards concrete
gutter at $2.20 per yard.
Faller rothers: Combined curb and gutter, $.90 per foot; concrete crossing
�2.00 per yard; sidewalk, w1.50 per yard; concrete gutter, $�2.00 per yard*
H. A. Huney, as Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of Education
of School District No. 80 asked that action be taken to require the Treasurer of
Olmsted County to File an official bond as Treasurer of said School District, as
provided for in Section 298 of the Charter of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, and
after a discussion of the matter he was referred to the City Attorney for instructions
as to how to proceed.
A representative ,of the American -La France Fire Engine Company called atten-
tion to the need of repairs for the American -La France engine which is now in use in
.the Fire Department, and he was requested to file an estimate of the approximate cost
necessary to put this equipment in the proper condition.
Mrs. Thomas Kinsella remonstrated against the petition for the construction
of a concrete curb and gutter on Fifth Avenue Northwest.
The report of the Health Officer for the City Farm for the month of August,
1923, showing receipts in the amount of l'1924*84, disbursements in the, amount of
111'1920.999 and a balance on hand, in the amount of 02596.38t was read, and motion by
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Lemmon second by Cook carried that the same be accepted and placed. on file.
The report of the Health Officer for the month of August, 1923, was read,
and President Weeks ordered that the same be placed on file.
The application of J. J. Marshall for a_ driver's license was .read, and motion
by Newhouse second by Roeder carried that such license be granted.
The general balance sheet of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as at August
31st, 1903, prepared_by the City. Clerk, was submitted,' and motion by Lemmon second by
Newhouse carried that the same be accepted and placed on file
Balance sheet, income statements, etc., of the Public Utility Department, as
at August 31st, 1923, prepared by the Secretary of the Public Utility Board, were
submitted, and motion by Newhouse second by Roeder carried that the same be accepted
and placed on file, the said income statements showing a net profit in the Lighting
Department for the month of'August, 1923, of $4,196.39, and a total profit for the
five months of this fiscal year of 0310570.45, and a net profit in the Water Department
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for the month of August, 1923, of $39251,93, and a total profit for the five months of
this fiscal year of $15,690.47.
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Motion by Lemmon second by Cook carried that the Public Grounds
Committee be instructed to secure the necessary labor and materials and
repair the City Hall roof.
A petition. signed by J. S. Case, Arthur. H. Wurtele, William
Fri edell, E. E. Howe, Oscar Hanson, Wm.� N. Herrick, J. A. Pierce, Pd. A,
Hutchins, The Kahler Corporation, Nellie Hines, Mary Hines, L. A. Decker,
William Schultz, J. T. Collin, L. G. Schroeder and C. P. Fjerstad asking
for standard curbing acid' the surfacing with gravel of Third Avenue South-
wIest between Third Street Southwest and Center Street West, was read, and
during the discussion the need of the surfacing with gravel of Third Avenue
Southwest between Fourth Street Southwest and Sixth Street Southwest was
mentioned, at which motion by Newhouse second by Lemmon carried that each
of the above mentioned matters be referred to the Street and Alley Committee
and the City Engineer for investigation and report to this Common Council
at the next meeting thereof.
The following report of the Street and Alley Committee was read,
and motion by Newhouse second by Cook carried that the same be accepted and
placed on file:
"Rochester, Minnesota,
September 5th, 1923.
Honorable Mayor and Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minnesota,
Gentlemen:
We have investigated the matter of sign to be erected on the
Penny Store, and have entered into an agreement with the Manager, Mr. Rood,
that he will erect the sign under the supetvision of the Building Inspector
and comply with all future ordinances,
Respectfully submitted,
STREET AND ALLEY col MITTEE,
` By Fred R. Witzke, Chairman."
The following report of the Finance Committee was read, and
motion by Cook second by Roeder carried that the'same be accepted and
placed on file:
"Roche st er, Minnesota,
" September 10, 1923.
Hon. Mayor and Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minne qpt a.
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee upon investigation finds a misunderstand-
ing of the prices of the various types of fans at the time of the purchase
of the oscillating fan for the Policewoman's office, and in view of the
fact the said fan has been in use for some time with consequent accumula-
tion of rental charge if 'returned we respectfully recommend that the same
be paid for at the price billed $30 00,
Respectfully submitted,
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Finance Committee,
By J.'-T. Lemmon, Chairman:"
The following report of the City Engineer upon the above mentioned bids for
the construction of a concrete curb and gutter, was read, and motion by Lemmon second
by Newhouse carried that the same be accepted and placed on file:
"September Tenth,
Nineteen Twenty -Three.
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Ronorable Mayor hnd
Common Council,
Gentlemen:
I herewith report tabulation of bids for combined curb and gutter as follows:
McDonald and Anderson, $2459.70
,Leonard and Earle 2375*00
Feller Bros; 2331.84
The bid of Feller.Broso is $53, 5'7 below the estimate of cost filed with
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Respectfully submitted,
C. H. ARMSTRONG,
CITY ENGINEER."
A petition of Carl F. Kuehn, W. J. Mayo, Ylargrete Jorgenson and Michael
Slatterly that a sanitary sewer be constructed in Fourth Avenue Southeast from the
center -af Thirteenth Avenue SoutY�east to a point 300 feet East, was read, and motion
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by Newhouse second by Roeder carried that said petition be granted.
The, application of the, Ladies of Columbus, by Nellie Kennedy, for permit to
hold, give and conduct a public dance in Saint John's School Hall on the 14th day of
September, 1923, was read:
.Alderman Newhouse introducgd a resolution granting permit to the Ladies of
Columbus to hold, give and conduct a public dance in Saint John's School Hall -on the
14th day of September, 19.23, and fixing the fee at the sum of $laOO, which was read.
Upon motion by Newhouse second by Cook, and all voting in favor thereof,
President Weeks declared said resolution duly passed and adopted.
The following recommendations: of the Lighting Committee were read, and
motion by Lemmon second by Roeder -carried that the same be accepted and placed on
file, and that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Public Utility Board to
make installations accordingly:
"Robheste'r, -Minnesota,
September loth, 1923.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council, t
Gentlemen:
The Lighting Committee recommend the installation of a street light at the
intersection of Sixth Avenue Southwest and Eleventh Street Southwest; and one at the
intersection of Second Street/ Northeast and Thirteenth Avenue Northeast.,
Respectfully submitted,
LTG7TTNG CO1-q.1TTTEE, 4
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By John J. Cook, Chairman."
Ald$rman Rneder introduced the following resolution which was read:
Be it resolved by -the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That all former resolutions .relative to the construction of a
concrete curb and gutter on Fourth Avenue Northwest between the north
line of; Center Street. West and the tracks of the C.U.W.R.R. Co. be and
the said resolutions are in all things hereby adhered to.
Upon motion by Roeder second by.Lemmon, and all voting in favor
thereof, President Weeks declared said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Roeder ,introduced the following resolution which -was read.
Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, .
Minnesota: t
That the bid of Feller Bros. for the construction of a concrete
curt] and gutter on Fourth Avenue Northwest between the north line of
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Center Street ,:lest and the tracks of the CiG-W.R.R Co., said gutter to
be 24 inches aide and said curbing to be' 6 inches wide, and set to a
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distance of 30 feet between the inside faces, according to the plans,
Profiles.,and specifications for said curb and gutter now on file in the
office of the City Clerk of said City, at the following prices to -wit:
2477.2 ft& combined curb and gutter 0 $ 90 per ft. $2229,48
1803 sqe yd4 concrete crossing 2.00 per yd. 36.GO
l7a17 sq, yda sidewalk
1*50 " " 25.7E
20.00 "' " concrete gutter 2j00 4000
Total 2331*84
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be, and the same is hereby accepted.
The Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authbrized` and
directed to execute in behalf of the City of Rochester, a contract with
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said contractor for the above mentioned improvement.
The amount of the bond to be given by said contractor is hereby
fixed at the sum of �;�2400W00.
Lrporl' motion by Newhouse second by Roeder, and all voting in favor
:thereof, President Weeks declared said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Kitzman introduced the following resolution which was read:
Be it` RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota: r
That the sum of 0185311 be and the said sum is hereby a ppropri at ed
from the. Light4ng Fund ' of said City and ordered paid to the Public
Utility Fund for September 1, 19232 billing for the August, 1923,
lighting at the Armory, Sewage Lift Station, Fire Hall No,. 2.9 Mayo
Park, City Park House, East Fifth Cluster, First Street Southwest,
Fourth Street Southeast, North Broadway Clusters, Fourth Street South-
west, Fire Hall, City Warehouse, City Hall, Public Library and Police
Matron's Offices, totalling 0604 48, and $1248.63 to apply on the bill-
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ing for general street. >:ghting for the said Period.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized. and u.ire'cted to draw a
warrant for said sum upon the City Treasurer in accordance herewith, and cause
said ,payment, to be mades
Up-un•motion by Cook second by Newhouse,• .and.all voting in favor thereof,
President, eeks declared said r.esolvtion duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Lemmon introduced a resolution appropriating g527.76.from the
General ' b+'und - and ordering payment made to tie Bulletin Publishing, Company for official
publications and printixg for=the period' -June 20thf 1923; to August'30th, 1923, in -
elusive, in accordance with sworn billing made by G•.'S.'Witherstine, under date of
September 8th, 1923, which was read.
Upon motion by Lemmon second by Newhouse, and all voting in favor thereof,
President Weeks declared said resolution duly•passed and adopted.
Alderman Cook introduced the following resolution which was .read:
VffT-EREAS,.The Common Council of the City of Rochester deem it expedient and
necessary that a local public''improvement, the cost and expense of which shall
be paid by special assessments, levied as provided by law, be made in said City
of Rochester, said improvement consisting of the construction of a's8nitary
sewer commencing at a point in the center of Third Avenue Southwest ninety-
three (93) feet south of the south line of Sixth Street' Southwest, and running
soi;th along the center line of Third Avenue Southwest one hundred ninety-seven
(1.ti7,,) feet, thence southwesterly to a point thirty-seven (3-7) feet East and
forty-five (45) feet south of the Southeast corner of the intersection of Fourth
Avenue Southwest and Seventh Street Southwest,
.PHEREFORE, De it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester:
That a public hearing of all persons and parties interested in said im-
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orovement will. be held at 8 o'clock P.M. on September 24th, 1923, at the Council
Chambers, in the City Hall, in said City, at which time and place all persons
and parties interested in said improvement may appear and be heard by said
Common Council in relation to said improvement:
The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause to be published in.
the official paper of said City a notice to all i,ntere gted,persons and parties
of the time, place and purpose of said meeting and hearings
Upon motion by Newhouse second,by Cook,' and all voting in favor thereof,
President reeks declared said resolution duly passed and adopteds
Motion by Lemmon second by Newhouse carried that the sum of ,P'150400 be
appropriated from the General Fund and paid to the Treasurer of the Civic League for
Vlomen's Rest Room expenses for July, August and September, 1923.
The following claims were read, and motion by Lemmon second by Newhouse
-arried that the same be allowed, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payment accordingly:
From the General. Fund: Fordhaan Electric Co., 430,00; Tri-State Tel. and
Tel. Co. ti347.20; Public Utility Fund, $236.45; Western Union Telegraph Co. w26&42;
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The Rochester Oil Company, $4.98; Thos. P. Hall, $10;50; American Railway
Express Company, `.39; George Schmelzer,fi25.90; Yellow Cab Company, ia1.50, ,
` From the Fire Protection Fund: George A. Kruger, $1%50; Star
Laundry, $113.65; Lee Tire Sales Co., $&75; West=and Postier Co., $,010;
Tri-State Tel. and Tel, Co., 'jn6.00; Maass and McAndrew Co., 0&-40; The
Model Laundry, T8.00; Service Motor Co., 0*65; The Liddle Hardware, P1.95;
C. P. FJerstad, '3.65.,
From the Street and Alley Fund: Maass and McAndrew Co.., 0.10;
Hayes -Lucas and Green, $,1470; New Ulm Stone Co., 1'4')92.14; George VT. Engle,
$120i66; G. P. Josselyn and Son, $55,85ii
From the Sewer Fund: Public Utility Fund,. G. P. Josselyn
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and Son, $1 50r
From the Park Improvement Fund: Southern Minnesota Gas and
Electric Co., `� 2).56; M. P. Weidenbach, �1"17150.
The claim of the Rochester Motor Car Company in amount of $16.90
for labor and repairs on fire truck and for re-o:inding of armature, was
read, and motion by Lemmon second by Cook carried that the said claim be
placed to their credit and that after the deduction of the $3.30 account
which the City of' Rochester, %nne sot a, has against them, then an appro-
priation of A'13,;60, the balance due them, be made from the Fire Protection
Fund, and that the.Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to draw
a warrant upon the City Treasurer for the said sum of 013*60 and make_
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payment accordinglyi
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Motion by Newhouse second by Roeder carried that the City
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Attorney be instructed to bring suit against the C.G.W.R.RdCo, for the
$68.35 which the City of Rochester, Minnesota, has against the said Comp-
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any for labor, materials, etc., used in making paving repairs*
Motion by Cook second by Newhouse carried that the certified
checks of the unsuccessful bidders on the above mentioned curb` and gutter
be each returned to them.
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Motion by Lemmon second by Newhouse carried that the City Clerk
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be granted a leave of absence, with pay, for the period September 16, 1923,
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to September 23, 1923,inclusive.
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On motion by Newhouse second by Roeder Council adjourned to
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September 24, 1923,E at 8 o',clock P.Mo
City Clerk*