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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1931I I C rj 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, at 7:30 o' clock P.M., on June 8th,,1931.' Meeting called to order by President Liddle. , Roll Call, Present: Liddle, Amundsen, Darman, Hicks, Miller, Y 4i Moody, Vihstadt. Absent: None. Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Dallmanthe minutes of the F meeting held on June 1st, 1931, vie.re_.approved. = 7 'FI President Liddle announced this as the time and place fixed for a {f_.i hearing on the grading of Fifteenth Avenue Southwest to an established = y,.. grade line between the south line of Sixth Street Southwest and the north l : "! ]pine of Seventh Street Southwest, it extended, and asked if there was I) ' any person present who wished to be heard concerning this improvement. ' There was no p _rson present who wished to be heard concerning tho . l above described grading. r s President Liddle announced this as the time and place fixed for a} s ; hearing on the construction of a concrete curb and gutter on Sixth StreetG .: Southwest from eighteen (18) feet east of the west line of Fifteenth s`y Avenue Southwest to a point 311.12 feet west of the west line of Fifteenth:' :! y _.: f. Avenue Southwest, and on Fifteenth Avenue Southwest from the South line of Fifth Street Southwest to the north line of Sixth Street Southwest, and .e .I it asked if there was any person present who wished to be heard in regard, to this improvement, '? There was no person present who wished to be heard relative to then abo a described gurp and gutter construction. Dr. J. E. Holst submitted a sketch for the proposed bypasses for four of the aerators at the local sewage disposal plant, and the City Nhlk'N ' Engineer estimated that the cost of this improvement would not be more then t� %00.00 and upon motion b Vihstadt second b Dallman the City Engineer � P Y , Y , Y was authorized to secure the necessary labor and materials and construct Y:Y; these bypasses for four of the aerators.£-S. The City Engineer' trial balance of disbursements in his Department f for the month of May,1931, was laid before the Common Council, and " y` i President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. i The report of the Building and ElectRical Inspector for the !. month of MaY,1931, showing building inspection fees collected in the z� amount of 1, 55000 and Electrical Inspection fees collected in the amount ` of �21.75, was read, and President Liddle ae�ered the same t o the Finance~" f' i Committee: 239 The report of the City Engineer .for the month of May, 1931, showing lexpenditures from the General Fund for labor in the amount of $609s92,.from the Street and Alley Fund $1727.83, from the Sewer Fund $567*80, and from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund $200.95, was read, and President Liddle ordered the same placed on file. The report of the Health Officer for the month of May, 1931, showing receipts in the amount of $3065,62, disbursements in the amount of 1332.93, and an overdraft of 13.35, was read, and President Liddle ordered the same placed on file. The report of the Cjtyi.Trea$urer for the month of May, 1931, showing a balance on hand of $276,,771.27, was read, and President Liddle ordered the same placed on file. The report of the City Weighmaster' for the month of May, 1931, showing weighing fees collected in the amount of "314,80, was read, and President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committe. The report of the D1k,jnspector? for the month of May,1931, was read, and President Liddle ordered the same placed on file. The reports of the U16kk of the Municipal Court for the week ending June 18t, 1931, showing criminal fines collected 158.: 0, civil fees received 114.35, court costs charged to Olmsted County <$16.05, and fines collected and paid to the State Treasurer 110.00; and for the week ending June 8t h,1931, showing er uninal fines collected j"119.20, civil fees received ,$6,95, court costs charged to Olmsted County �,s20.70, fines collected due to Olmsted County $56.15, and fines collected and paid to the State Treasurer 810,00, were each read, and President Liddle referred the same to the City Attorney. Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Dallman, the sum of .156.15, was appropriated from the General Fund and it was ordered that the said sum be paid to Olmsted County, Minnesota, for loael Municipal Court Fines collected due to Olmsted County Minnesota. General balance sheet, trial balance, statement of funds, statement of unexpended budget appropriations, etc., prepared by the .City Clerk, as. of May 31st, 1931, were laid before the Common Council, and President Liddle ordered the same placed on file. The application of J. C. Adams for transfer of taxicab license No.24, now covering a five passenger Ford Sedan, to a seven passenger Buick sedan, was read, and upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Amundsen, transfer was,granted. A petition &bksng that calcium chloride be placed on Eighth Street Northwest between Second Avenue Northwest., and Fourth Avenee Northwest, during the season of i 1931 was read, and upon motion by Miller, second by Dallman,the City Engineer was instructed to secure the necessary labor and materials and treat the said part of Eip-ftth Street Northwest wii.,h calcium chloride during the season of 19ZL ; the said petitioners having waived the regular proceedings in this matter and also made agreement to assume the cost for the property benefited where the owners thereof are not on this patoitton. . j The following applications for permits to place and maintain signs were read, and upon motion by Dallman,,second by Vihstadt, permits { were granted: Liddle Hardware Company, Calhon Company, Brotherhood Church of Peace, Liner -Burr Co. (2), Herman Winkle, Harry Pederson, Crystal Lunch, i Butterfly Tea Room, Rochester Loan & Trust Co. ; Hue'y Cigar Store, Olmsted F. J. Paine (2) Bach Music Central Hotel County Oil Company, (4), , Co.,, > Max Hargesheimer, Edward Hoffman, Victor A. Qvale, M. C. Lawler, Martin I Hotel, Martin Madden, National Bellas Bess, New Canton Cafe, Fred W. Oesterreich, (2) , Home Laundry, Cook Hotel,Hotel Arthur, Cook Cafeteria. Copy of notice in the matter of appointment of commissioners for j appraisement of damages for lands to be taken for the construction, improvement and maintaining of trunk highway No. 20, wher.eln 19;1,00 o'clock June 22nd,1931, is fixed his the time for the appointment of these appraisers, was read, and President Liddle referred the matter to the it 11. City Attorney for attention to the interest of the City- of Rochester in so far as this improvement Is to effect the City Farm property, ij The follow Ong copies of res olu-Gions requesting authority to i enter into contracts were read, andPresiden+t Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: 0 "Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesotathat the Hon. Common Council of the said City be and is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into acontract with G. Schwartz and Company of this City for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications and with his bid, of all the labor, materials tools and equipment necessary for the construction of a garage and warehouse at the City Light P1an6 for the lump sum bid of ($13,700.00) THIRTEN:N THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS; said Company being the lowest responsible bidder." "Be it andit is hereby resolved by the Public Utility -BBAidi of the City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Hon. Common Council be and is here— by requested to authorize the sddd Board to enter into a contract liith the Westinghouse Electric and Mfg. Company for the furnishing to the said City, in accordance wdtn specifications and with .their bid, of One Oil Circuit Breaker and One Control Switch forthe lump sum bid of $594,44 FOB Rochester, Minnesota; said Company being Phe lowest responsible • bidder." The following communication was read and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: I s, eV V" H T, am "SPATE OF MINNE'SOTA DEPART11ENT OF HIGHWAYS 1246 University Avenue Stint Paul, Minn. June 4, 1931. Mr. A. F. Wright, City Clerk, Rochester, Minnesota., c Dear Sir: Re: Right of Way, Trunk Highways Nos.7 and 20 (Reid Murdock) Rochester. Your letter of June 2nd, together w1.th report of committee appointed to investigate the difficulty we have been having in securing right of way for Trunk Highways Nos.' 7 and 20, has been received. Mr. Babcock is out of the office at the present time and will not return until some time next week. I am, therefore, acknowledging this in behalf of him and will present it for his attention as soon as he returns„ Yours very truly, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS J. T. Ellison J11-E11AN Chief Engineer." The following communication was read, and President Liddle referred the same to the City Attorney for his attention: "S''ATE AUDITOR OF MINNESOTA The State Capitol St, Paul June 4, 1931 Clerk, City of Rochester, City of Rochester Rochester, Minnesota. ' In Lot 63 of State Sub. .of SYO Sec, 36-107-14, Dear Sir: We have been informed that the City of Rochester owns the above described land, the legal title Qf which is still in the State of Minnesota, no patent ever having been issued. This land has been paid for in full a long time ago. If you will send this office documents showing that the City of Rochester is the eggitable owner of this land we shall be glad to issue you a patent for which there is no charge. Very truly yours Stafford King,State Auditor pm/s By M. J. Desmond, Deputy. " The following communication was read, and upon motion by Dallma n, second by Amundsen, the President and Secretary of the Library Board, and the City Clerk, were authorized and directed to draw a duplicate of the warrant mentioned and it was ordered that payment be stopped on the original warrant: t 2 42 4�. �I " Educational Department THE MACMILLMT COMPANY Publishers 2459 Prairie Avenue Chicago May 28th 1931. City Treasurer, Rochester, Minnesota. Dear Sir: May llt h we received and deposited with our bank your May 2nd warrant #1211 in the sum of $51.40 issued in payment of invoice charged to the Public Library, Otr bank forwarded the check to the First National Bank, of Rochester for collection bpttthey state that the warrant was never received by them. Apparently it has become lost in the mail and it Will be necessary.for us to secure. a duplicate. Will it be necessary for us to furnish a bond? If so please send the form of bond which you desire and we shall have it executed and returned to you. AF:VM Yours very truly, THE MACMILU".N COMPANY. By A. D. Flinn Credit Department. " An ,estimate prepared by the City Engineer in favor of Martin Paulson, showing the sum of "129.21 as being due the said contractor for the construction of a sanitary sewer in parts of Seventh Street Southwest and Ninth Avenue Southwest, and an estimate prepared by the City Engineer in favor of the Rochester Ice & Fuel Company, bhowing the sum of ,4)870,68 as being due the said contractor for the furnishing of 30 tons of calcium chloride in N.P.ear No.25772, were each read, and.President Liddle orderdd that the same be placed on file. The claim of Ruth R. Berrjatd $37,47 for fire and tornado insurance on the coneessinn stand at Mayo Park, was read, and President Liddle refer- ed the same to the Insurance Committee. The claim of Kris Nielson $50.00 for the furnishing of 500 yards of fill.for bringing the intersection of Fourth Avenue Northwest and fl Eleventh Street Northwest to the proper grade was read, and a motion by Dallman, second by .Amundsen, carried that the claim be allowed and that the Mayor and City Clerk draw a warrant on the Street and Alley Fund in i ii the City Treasury and make payment accordingly. ii � The official bond of Henry Kenneth Armstrong as Second Assistant, City Engineer, with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as surety thereon in the amount of $500*00 was read, and upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Amundsen, the said surety was accepted, the said bond was approved and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. 0 Ne The following recommendation was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on File: • "Rochester, Minnesota. June 8th, 1931. Honorable Mayor and Common Council, City of Rochester, Minnesota. 1• Gentlemen: ' The Fire Committee recommends'that the tires on the follow- ing vehicles of the Fire Department be replaced with new tires inasmuch as the pkesent tires have been'run many miles and have been on the vehicles a long time. , Respectfully submitted, FIRE C0NCAITTEE By ]ff.A.mundsen, Chairman F. W. Miller,, Tom bloody." The folloowing communication was, read, and President Liddle ordered the same - placed on file: • - I ' "June loth 1931 To the Members of the City Council' City of Rochester Gentlemen; 243 , In regard to material from City Hall wrecking. , At.a regular meeting of the Park Board held today a resolution was passed asking the City Council to allow any and all of the material that is not used° for• 6th street S.W. for fill to - be hauled to the road in Soldiers Field to complete the drive to Sixth Ave. across the grounds. Thanking you we remain Very truly . ROCHESi'ER PARK BOARD CO.NRAISSIONERS. By Art Nachreiner, Pres. " The following claims were read, and upon motion by Hicks, second by Amund- sen, the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and makepayments,accordingly. From the General Fund: Elsie Rutz $15,00, Rochester Morning,Journal $121.070 Dpdge Lumber &.Fupl Company $28.52, Railway Express Agency $2,33, Rochester Post -Bulletin 1,50, Street and Alley Fund .111.29, A.H.Foster Electric Com_Iany 1.350 Hillyard Chemical Company $46.06,,Miller-Davis Company $7.60, Pruett's Star Laundry $1.50, Frank P. Wresne 12,00, Victor A. Qvale $1,10, Yellow Cab Co. !�8.85, Quality Print Shop 'F"35.41, Maass & McAndrew Co. $2.80, Pioneer Service. Station $51.23, The Wigwam $48.60, Day &. Night Garage $2.77, Foster Battery Co. ,41.50, bi. & Ii. Electric Company $,60, Olmsted County Oil Company $10.95, G.. R. Gelatt $50,625, Standard Oil Company $3.22, H. H. Saholt $4.98, Nelson Tire Service Inc. �5.25, `44 James 7. Spillane 17.10,The Creamery Package Mfg. Co. .1,3.18,Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. -16.75, Weber F- Judd Co. A15,55,Schmidt Printing Company A_2.00, The Quality Print, 19.30, H. S. Adams 14.25,Weber Judd Company A.95, Hayes -Lucas Green Co. 16.65,Rochester Ch&mb.er,,of:; Commerce $151,00, Nelson Tire Service, Inc. $4400, City of Rochester, Water Depart- ment $172.53, Woodhouse Brothers $,50,Postier F. Kruger Co. Inc., $11,10, Nelson Motor Sales Company .018,40,E Western Union Telegraph Co. $1,83, Hayes -Lucas & Green 028,00,Western Union $6,85,Hanson Hardware Co. $7,85, The Sanitary, Company $3,00,Botsford Lumber Company $4.00, Rochester Post - Bulletin Uf,75, H. S. Adams 43.84, Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $72.00,Roehester Cylinder Grinding Works $9,00, City of Rochester, Light Department $1,63, M" Nelopur-olig25; From the Street and Alley Fund: Standard Oil Company .117.39, Peter P. Nelson Implement Co. $4.85, Home Oil Company'$.76, Witte Transpor- tation Company $,50,Pruett's Star Laundry %,50, 0, G. Hans uft p- Son $3.13, # Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co. $1 50, Rochester Cylinder Grinding i Works 01,50, J4;.,P.:�Spencer:$27,75; M'� .Ne].soh. $1,75, Rochester Plumbing & Heating Company $.71; From the Park Improvement Fund: Nelson Motor Sales Company $5.48, City of Rochester, Light Department -9O.63, Kruse Lumber Co. S151.45, Rochester Ice and Fuel Company 82160, M, Fakler Bottling Co. $5.00, Central Supply Co. $19.60, Bemels Auto Wrecking Co. $2.00, Weber & Judd Company 117.25, Jewell Nursery Company 184.45, Holm & Olson, Inc. 0,10.u0, Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Co.,$23.00, Plant Company $51.01, Hayes -Lucas & Green $15.603, Dalsbo Electric Co, $2.001, Hanson Hardware Company A61.93, Maass & McAndrew Co. '116.00, Wm, C. Fraser & Son $95,90, L. F. Milostan -2.00, A. H. Foster Electric Go, $34.65, City of Rochester, Light Depart- ment $34.12, Woodhouse Brothers $,40, E. A. Knowlton Company 15,76, Botsford Lumber Company 451,60, Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co, $12,90,Rochester State•Hospital $6,75, D. D. Milne $23,66, Nationa Cash Register Company $1,80, City of Rochester•; Light Department �6,09, Orcutt Sign Shop .$Z4,75, Maass 8- McAndrew Company f 1,37,M. Nelson $4.25.0, E, Pa,schke $31,41194H.. S. Adams -$9.25,O,G,Hanson & Son 09088, H11is'Motor Co, $2.25,Rochester Plumbing & Heating Company•431,28, Home Oil -Co, $5,35,•J. P. Spencer $41.403, Henry Doden $9,87, Chicago North Western Railway go„ $2,95, Fratzke Brothers $18.61, Rochester Grocer Company $2.20,Witte Transportation Co, $20.56, Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co, $28,75; s n 1 From the Fire Protection Fund: Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company 114.73, Amer i can-LaFrance & Foamite Industries, Inc. 112.09,Tri- State Telephone & Telegraph (Company Al2.60,Internationai Chemical Company $35.00,Hayes-Lucas & Green $16.80, Pruett's Star Laundry 119,91, Maass & McAndrevi Co. $.65, Botsford Lumber Company $20.70, Home Oil Company 176.91, 0. G. Hanson & Son 110.31, Rochester Iron Works $8.00, Victor A. Qvale 1,90, The Ahrens -Fox Fire Engine Company 077.90, Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works $1,75; 245 From the Seaver Fund: Standard Oil Co. $18,42, Rochester Iron Works 131.25, Fratzke "3rothers $5.45, Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company .''8.33, Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Company $5.75, City of Rochester, Light Department �,15.21, City of Rochester, Light Departme.Eit `�14.25, Pruett's Star Laundry $3.00, Bach Music Company �1.30, Woodhouse Brothers 110.42, Rochester Cylinder Grinding Works A1.50, J P. Spenoer $7.Q0;'M.'Nelson ,80, Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co. $17,70; From the New City Hall Fund: Poucher Printing 81 Lithographing Uo. $81.00; From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Light Department 0134.65, Citiy of Rochester, Light Department $.921 Alderman Dallman introduced a resolution ordering plans, profiles, specifications and estimate of cost 'for the construction of concrete curb and gutter on Sixth Street Southwest from 18 feet east of the west line of Fifteenth Avenue Southwest to a point 311,12 feet west of the west line of Fifteenth Avenue Southwest, and on Fifteenth Avenue Southwest from the south line of Fifth Street Southwest to the North line of Sixth Street Southwest, and ordering that the said improvement be made and done and that the costs thereof be paid for by special assessments levied as provided by lww, which was read. Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Miller, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Dallman introduced a resolution ordering plans, profiles, ii specifications and estimate of cost for the grading to an established grade line of i Fifteenth Avenue Southwest, between the South line of Sixth Street Southwest and the north line of Seveht h Street Southwest, If extended, and ordering that the said improvement be made and done and that the cost thereof be paid for by special assess ments levied as provided by law, which was read. Upon motion by Miller, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be i adopted as read, and all voting in.favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and ad opted. 46 l Alderman Dallman introduced a resolution fixing 7:3ii o'clock P.M., June 29th,1931, as the timQ fora hearing on the paving of the alley i;. running North and South across Block 25 in Head N McMahon's Addition to i the City of Rochester, ,Minnesota, to a width of 18 feet with seven inch, fi steel reinforced, one course concrete, which was read. li ,Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle i declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. ! Alderman Hicks introduced the following resolution which was; .Z read: Yr i "Be it resolved by the ComJnQn Council of the City of Rochester, i z Minnesota: i , f • f Sk 1 r( That the Public Utility Board of said City be and the said Board iji YY is hereby authorized to enter into contract with the'Westiftghouse Electric & Mfg. Company for the furnishing of one high circuit breaker and one control switch for the lump'sum bid of •$594.44, F.O.B. Rochester,Minnesota. The Amount of the bond to be given by the said contractor is hereby` fixed at the sum of 1595.00." ; Upon motion by Miller, second 17y Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle KI declared the said resolution.dul y passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced the,- following resolut ion, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. That the Public utility Board of said City be and the said Board is hereby. authorized to enter into contract with G. Schwartz & Company of Rochester, Minnesota, for the furnishing of all labor, materiels, etc., necessary for the construction of agarage and warehouse at the City Electric Light Plant for the lump sum bid of :�13,700.00. The amount of the bond to be given by the said contractor is hereby fixed at the Sum of $13700.00." Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Moody, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced the following resolution, which was read: "Bd it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester. Minnesota: That the sum of A334.40 be appropriated and it is ordered that the said sum be paid to the Standard Oil Company, for gasoline furnished during the period April 25th, 1931, to Atay 16th, 1931, inclusive; 0246.54 thereof to be from the Street & Alley Fund, .-86.34 thereof to be from the General Fund and 11.52 thereof to be from the Sewer Fund. 247 1 The Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payment accordingly." Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor tht-:reof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Hicks introduced a resolution appropriating $240.00 from the Perma= ner_t Improvement Revolving Fund and ordering payment made to the 'First National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota, for interest due ,June 30th, 1931, on City of Rochester 4c) Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds numbers 54 to 65 inclusive, which was read. Upon motion by Dallman, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said b resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Hicks introduced a resolution appropriating 1870.68 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Rochester Ice & Fuel Company for 30 tons of calcium chloride furnished in N.P.-car No.257723, which was read. Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating ?922.55 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust Fund for payrolls for labor during the period of the week ending June 5th,1931, in accordance with sworn billing made by Wm. Enke, Secretary of the Park Board under date of June 8th, 1931., which was read. Upon motion by Dallman, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Ij Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating 234.60 from the i H Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Olmsted County Oil Company for gasoline, coupon books, oil, etc., furnished during the period April 30th, 1931, 11 �1 to May 24th,19311 inclusive, per sworn billing made under date of June 2nd, 1931, I which was read. . Upon motion. by Vihstadt, second by J.Roody, that the said resolution be jadopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President .Liddle declared the said I resolution duly passed and adopted,. I I� Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating $424.19 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Light Department for 1010 feet- #1/0 Stranded, 3 eonduotor, 600 volt trenehlay cable 422.10 mft . , the same being for the improvement of Soldier Field Golf Course,wlzieh was read, I I► upon motion by Dallman, second by Amundsen, that the said resolu- tion be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. t1dermsn Moody introduced 4br000lttlonr ,,appropridtl4g�,.$261.96 from ' ' the Park Impr ivement Fund and ordering payment made to the Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Company for house paint, greenhouse white paint, stucco paint, etc., furnished June 15th, 1931, per sworn billing made under date of April 15th, 1931, which was read. second b Amundsen that the said resolution Upon motion by Moody, y , � be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle ` declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. a � Alderman Vihstadt introduced a resolution appropriating $433.35_ from the Park Improvement Fund'and ordering payment made to J. P. Spencer for one compost machine, and one top dressing machine and two mowers, � , H which was read. II !: Upon motion by Hicks, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle de - clared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating $294,00 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Inc., for 2000 ft. of 3239 3/4" Emerald Cord lawn hose, and 20 sets 3/4" couplIngs, per billing made under date of Maj 14th,1931, which was read. Upon motion by Dallman, second by Moody, that -the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Vihstadt introduced a resolution appropriating $228.89 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Electric Supply Company for labor, materials, etc., furnished during the period April 10th,1931, to May 27th,1931,inclusive, which was read. Upon motion by Moody, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Vihstadt introduced a resolution appropriating $281.75 from the Park Improvement Fund and orde•Firig payment made to Hayes -Lucas. & Green Lumber and Coal Company for lumber, shingles,lattice,masonite,etc., furnished during the period March 31st, to May 1st ,1931, inclusive, for concession stand at Soldier Field, which was read. 249 Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Vihstadt introduced'a resolution appropriating 1438.40 from the Park Improvement Fund hnd ordering payment made to DeVilbiss Company for 1 M-A 606 base outfit with UM 505-2 COIAPR EQUIP 110-220-601 Motor # Compr j# with AV 504 Spray gun 56 cap E Noz, for equipment in the Park Department, which was read. Upon motion by Moody, second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all votin;'in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating 1258.64 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to Logan Company, Inc., for one #601 Logan Roller Koster 20', per sworn billing made under date of May lst,1931,which was read. Upon motion by Tucks, second by Moody, that the said resolution be adopted as read; and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Amundsen introduced a. resolution appropriating 9$129.21 from the Perwanent Improvement Revolving Fund and ordering payment made to Martin Paulson for estimate No.2, on construction of sanitary -sewer in Seventh Street and Ninth Avenue Southwest, under Job No.1614, which was read. Upon motion by Vibbttdt� second by Dallman, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said 4 I resolution duly passed and adopted. President Liddle at this time excused Alderman Dallman who left the Council Chambers. Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, the Sewer Committee and the City Engineer were instructed to propose a site for the location of a sewage lift station in Sunnyside Addition. Upon motion by Vihstadt, second by Miller, the Public Grounds Committee were instructed to propose a location for the City scales and that they make report thereon at the ' meeting of this Co=ion Council which is to be held June 12th,1931. Upon motion by Miller, second by Vihstadt, the Common Council adjourned to 7:3 0 o'clock P.M., June 12t h,1931. a o7 C� o City 'Clerk.