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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council
in the Council Chambers.
;he City of Rochester, Minnesota, held,/in the City Hall, in said City at 7:30
'.M. , on June 15th,1932%
of
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Meeting called to order by President Liddle.
Roll Call. Present: Liddle, Amundsen, Dallman, Hicks, Miller, Moody,
Lorton,, Absent: None.
Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Hicks, the minutes of themeetings
seld on May 23rd,19329 and June 3rd919321 were each approved.
President Liddle announced thisas being the time and place fixed" for
hearing on the construction of a sanitary sewer in Eleventh Street Southeast,
between the manhole at the sewage lift station and a point 190 feet west of the
west line of First Avenue Southeast, and the laying of a water main in the said
part of Eleventh Street Southeast, and asked if there was any person present who
wished to be heard concerning these improvements.
There was no person present who wished to be heard concerning the
said sanitary sewer or the said water main.
The .following committee rei',ort ".Vis read, and President Liddle ordered
that the same be placed on files
"T,he undersigned members of the Committee appointed by the
Rochester City Council to investigate and make recommendations respecting the
Natural Gas question', herewith recommend as follows:
1. That the Minnesota Northern Natural Gas Company be given the right to
build and operate a gas distribution system in the City of Rochester, with the
City having the right at end of three (3) years' to take over such distribution
system at cost less depreciation.
2. If, at end of the three year period the City fails to take over the
system, the ri rht to operate shall be thereby extended automatically two (2) years
and thereafter extended for two (2) year periods so long as City fails to take
over system, not to exceed fifteen (15) years from date of grant.
3. The rate schedule prepared and recommended by Dr. H. S. Plummer shall be
placed in effect as a maximum rate schedule, said schedule being as follows:
First 300
Cu.
Ft.
- $.75 '
Next 1700
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- $1.50 per 19000 per month
" 2000
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-$1. 30
" 2000
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"
- .e0
" 4000
"
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4. All bills for material and labor on above distribution system shall pass
through hands of City officials in order that cost of system may be fully known.
5. That if City of Rochester desires that all or any part of the present
Interstate Power Company distribution system be used in place of new construction
by the Minnesota Northern Natural Gas ('ompany, said Company agrees to use the same
or such part theriof as requested by the City, upon condition that the City determine
and fix what price shall be paid the Interstate.
6. In all construction wo xk the Pipeline Company is to use local .labor except
in the ,key positions. a
7. The books of. the Minnesota Northern Natural Gas Company in instance
of the operation of the distribution system at Rochester shall be open at
reasonable times for inspection by City Officials for verifications as to
actual earnings.
Julius J. Reiter
F. W. Miller
A. A. Flicks
John M. Norton
' James T. Spillane. "
Upon motion by Miller, second by Amundsen, the above
quoted recommendations relative to natural gas distribution were approved.
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The report of the Milk Inspector for the period *pril
llth,1932, to June 111932, was read., and President Liddle ordered that the
same be placed on file.
The report of the City Weighmaster, for the month of May,
1932, showing weighing fees collected in the amount of ' 3.60, was read, and
President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The City Rngineer's trial balance rdr May919329 was laid
before the Common Council, and President Liddle ordered that the same be
placed on file.
The report of the Health Officer for the City Farm for the
month of May,19321 showing receipts in the amount of $1725.90, $1540.86
disbursements, and a balance on hand in the amount of $;123.43, «ss read, and
President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month ending
May 31, 1932, showing; $293882.63 as being on hand, was read, and President
Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
The report of the Clerk of the N'Tunicipal Court for the
week ending June 6th,1932, showing criminal fines collected $27.00, civil
fees received $2.70, and court costs charged to Olmsted County �10.35; c,nd
for the week ending June 139 1932, showing criminal fines collected $66.20 ,
civil fees received $4070, court costs charged to Olmsted County $17.30, and
fine collected and remitted direct Vo the State Treasurer $2540, were each
read, and President Liddle referred the -same to the City Attorney.
The applicat ionsQf Mrs. F.R.Mastenbrook, Milford Week, and
Ernest A. Fitting, for soft drink dealer licenses, were read, and upon motion
by Moody, second by Amundsen, licenses were granted.
The following application,�for appointment was read, and
upon motion by Hicks, second by Dallman, John S. Reed, was appointed Resident
Identification Card Inspector for the balance of the current official year:
"Rochester, Minn -,June 15,1932
Ron.Meyor and Common Council,
City of Rochester, . Minn* -
Gentlemen:
I hereby.make application for appointment as Resident Identifi-
cation Card Inspector during the balance of the current official year.
Respectfully submitted,
John S. Reed. "
John S. Reed asked for an -amendment to the ordinance providing for
resident identification cards which will require that a person must be a qualified
voter before receiving one and President Liddle reref erred Mr. Reed' s request to
the City Attorney.
The following communication was read, and upon motion by Milldr, second
by Moody, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to accept the $400.00
mentioned into the N. ew City Hall Fund:
" Rochester, Minnesota,
June 10, 1932
To the Mayor and Common Council
Rochester, Minn.
Gentlemen:
I am enclosing a check from Herman Dornack in the amount of
four hundred dollars, which is intended as a reimbursement to the City
for overpayment on the last Estimate. This error was due to a mistake
in addition on the part of the Architect who made out the certificate.
Respectfully yours,
P. P. Bross
Architect. "
The City Clej-lk reported the receipt of $101.97 from the Franklin Heating
Station for -2 cent per thousand cubic feet of natural gas used during May,1932.
The following notice of resignation and appointment was read, and
President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file:
"THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS"
Roche ster,Minnesot&
Mr. Frank Wright
City Clerk
C it y
Dear Sir:
June 9 , 19 32
The resignation of A.E.Farnham, member of the Board of
Education from the First Ward, was presented to the Board at its
meeting last evening, and upon motion, duly seconded was accepted
by a unanimous vote of the quorum present.
Elizabeth G. Lowry, 835 5th Ave.. S.E. was appointed to
fill the unexpired term of A.E.Farnham.
RWC:EMD
Truly yours, '
R. W. Chadwi ck
C1erk,Board of Education "
The following communication from the Custodian of the City Hall was
read, and President Liddle referred the same to the architect • dr. Bross:
Rochester, Minnesota, June 15th,19'%
Honorable Mayor and -Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit the following items in regard to the New
City Hall building for your consideration:
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South main door pinches on top;
1 glass broken light in Council Chambers;
Urinal broke mens toilet on second floor;
Electric light switch plate missing in Mayor's office, and
switch plugs in the wall;
Trap on City steam line not working properly, in that we get
some of the condensation back or pressure especially when we
are on float control;
Toilet in women's toilet on first floor not working properly -
either not enough water or too much water.
Glass broken in light fixture at south side of main entrance,
and window glass broken in Judge's office.
Respectfully ,submitted,
Henry C. Lindberg
Custodian of the City Fall."
The request from Henry C. Lindberg,Custodian of the City
Hall,for authority to purchase waste baskets, waste cans, wringer tanks and
a laundry basket, was read, and upon motion by Hicks, second by Moody, the
Purchasing Committee were authorised to purchase the items requested.
The following communication and accomparWing proposed
amendment WerWleaj3h .read, and upon motion by Miller, second by Nicks, the
City Clerk was instructed to notify the Charter Commission that the proposed
amendment is satisfactory to the Common Council and in addition the City
Clerk was instructed to request that they provide for amendment to. Section
151 so that it will specifically provide thatthe City of Rochester, Minnesota,
may construct or purchase its gas manufacturing or distribution plant or
system:
"Rochester, Minnesota
June 15, 1932
Mr. A. F. Wright, City Clerk of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Dear Sirs
At the meeting of the Charter Commission held last
night it was voted that the proposed amendment herewith enclosed
be submitted to the City Council of said City and that they be
requested to obtain the opinion of the City Attorney as to its
legality before the Charter Commission takes final action on the
same.
Yours truly,
Theo. A. Schacht
Secretar of Charter Commission."
"PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER -
Section 154, Said board. is hereby vested with power to make
and enforce such by-laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary
to .carry into effect the object and intent of this charter, and to
cause all such by-laws, rules and regulations to be entered in a book
kept for that purpose, and signed �by the President and Secretary,
which, when so entered and signed, shall be open at all times for
inspection and shall be evidence in any court.
Said Board shall fix and maintain the rents and rates for all utilities
furnished by it, so that the Public Utility Fun( of the city s' all, so far as
possible, in each fiscal year, be sufficient toydefray the cost of the opera
tion, maintenance and extension of the public utility plants and to pay all
bonds and the interest on all bonds of the city which have been or shall be
issued on account of any extension of said plants, and to maintain a reasonable
reserve fund for use at any time in making repairs and extensions, with full
power to increase said rates sufficiently to create a profit which may be
used for any governmental improvement or any other governmental purpose, pro-
viding five -sevenths of the Common Council shall approve said increase. "
The official bond of Louis J. 01-aude,as Chief of Police, with the
Fidelity & Casualty Comparq of New York, as surety thereon in the amount of !"1,000.00
was read, and upon motion by Moody, second by Norton, the said surety was accepted,
the said bond was approved,and it was ordered that the same be placed on file.
. Upon motion by Miller, second by Dallman, request was made of the
Police Department, that arrangements be made for turning on the exterior City Hall
lighting at dark each day and for turning them off at eleven o'clock P. M. daily,
all voting in favor thereof except Alderson Hicks and Norton, who voted "Nay".
Upon motion by Hicks, second by Miller, a vote of thanks was
extended to 0. E. McCoy, for the flag donated by him for use on the new City Hall
building.
The following copies of resolutions passed and adopted by the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund were each read, and upon motion by Miller, second
by Dallman, the actions set forth therein, were approved, and it was ordered that the
said copies of resolutions be placed on file:
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City
of,Rochester, Minnesota:.
That the following appropriations are hereby made from the Sinking
Fund of said City payable to the First National Bank of said City for the purposes
stated:
$109000.00 for the July lst,1932, maturity of City of Rochester 5 %
lectric Light bonds numbers 241 to 250 inclusive;
$59000000 for the July lstl9329maturity of City of Rochester 412%.
ater Works Bonds, numbers 61 to 65 inclusive."
"fie it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the following sums are hereby appropriated from the Interest
and of said City payable to the First National Bank of said City for the purposes
tated:
$10250*00 for the July 1, 1932, maturity of interest on City of
ochester, Minnesota, 5°.' Electric Light Bonds numbers 241 to 650 inclusive.
02587.50 for the July lst,1932 maturity of interest on City of
chester 4-�% Water Works Bonds numbers 61 to 175 inclusive. "
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the City
f Rochester, Minnesota:
That the following appropriations are made from the Sinking Rind of s
ity to the Sinking Fund of said City for the purposes stated:
$109000.00 from the Sinking Fund Code 5 to Sinking Fund Code 139 for
ransfer of Funds to pay electrid light bond maturity on July lst,1932:
$5000.00 from the Sinking Fund Code 21 to Sinking Fund Code 149for
ransfer of funds to pay water works bond maturity on July lst,1932."
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"WHEREAS, There is need for funds in the Sinking; Fund of
said City for the payment of Water Works bonds due July lst,19329 and
WHFREAS, There are funds for investment in the Sinking
Fund Oe' said City in the division for Electric Light Department Depreciation
Reserve investments, and
WRFRF_kS, It is deemed for the best interests, of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, that sufficient Water Works Bond Sinking Fund invest-
ments be sold to the said Depreciation Reserve account, to -realize the Binds
needed for principal maturity on Water Works bonds July 1, 1932;
SO THEREFORE, Be it .resolved by the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the following described bonds now held in Water Works
Bond Sinking Fund Investments be sold to Electric Li :hit Department ]Deprecia-
tion Reserve, Sinking Fund Investments at 159000.00 principal, $50.20 premium
and $30.82 accrued interest, May lst,1932, to June l5th,19321, c,nd that the
appropriation therefor is hereby made: City of Benson, Minnesota 5`,�) Paving
bonds, numbers 209 1159 136, 909 1079 116, 1379 769 117• $2000.00 thereof
maturing on May 1, 19359 S2,000.00 on May 1, 1936, and 4,1900,0.00 on May 19
1937."
"WHEREA.S, There is need for funds in the Sinking Fund of
said City .for the payment of Electric Li7..ht bonds due July lst,1932, and
WHEREAS, There are funds for investment in the Sinking
Fund of said City in the division for Electric Light Department Depreciation
Reserve Investments, and
WHEREAS, It is deemed for the best interests of the City
of Rochester, Minnesota, that sufficient Electric Light Bond Sinking Fund
Investments be sold to the said Depreciation Reserve account to realize the
funds needed for principal maturity on Electric Light Sonds on July 1, 1932;
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund of the City of Rochester, Minnesota;
That the following described bonds now held in Electric
Light Bond Sinking Fund Investments be sold to Electric Light Department
Depreciation Reserve Sinking Fund Investments at 05000,00 principal, �'106050
premium and 078.60 accrued interest, February lst919329 to June 15th,1932,
and that the appropriation therefor is hereby made; City of Willmar Minne-
sota 4 Sewage Dispbsal Plant Bonds.numbers 114, 115, 116, 117, and 116,
all maturing on August 1st ,1955."
"Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
of the City of Rochester, Minnesota:
That the following appropriations are hereby made from the
Sinking Fund of said City to the Interest Fund of said City for the purposes
stated:
$8949.92 from the Sinking Fund, Code 79 to the Interest Furd
Code 4, for transfer of Funds to apply on payment of Electric Li!-ht bond
interest maturity of July 1, 1932;
$832.17 from the Sinking Fund Code 229 to the Interest
Fund Code 5, for transfer of funds to apply on Plater Works Bond interest
maturityof July 19 1932. "
The remonstrance of Charles L. Weed, A. R. Nelson, Erland
Johnson, and Mrs. J. H. Kelly,against the order of the Sanitary Inspector,
that they make sanitary sewer connections for their homes, was read, and
President Liddle referred the same to the Health Department.
The following communication was read, and President
Liddle ordered that the same be placed on .file:
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" Rochester, Minn.
June 15, 1932
Honorable Mayor and Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minnesota
I, the undersigned, do hereWith request the approval of the Honorable
Mayor and Common Council of the City of Rochester for painting the
residence numbers on the vertical side of the curbing facing the street
or -avenue in direct line with the door of the residence.
The numbers will be stenciled in black on a 6 x 14 inches whine
base. The numbers are to be 6 inches high, so as to afford easy visibility.
The work will be neat and attractive. A fee of 25 cents will be charged
each property owner or tenant giving his consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Polikowsky "
The following communication was read, and upon motion by Hicks, seconi
by Amundsen, it was referred to the Police Committee:
" MAYO CLINIC
Rochest er,Minnesota
June 79 1932
Mayor Julius J. Reiter
Rochester, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Mayor:
The attention of the Mayo Clinic has been called to the
need of an emergency police ambulance for the City of Rochester. We
understand that the City now has the necessary garage facilities in the
Police garage.
The Mayo Clinic, therefore, offers as a gift to the City
of Rochester its Sayers & Scoville ambulance (motor #6J271--serial #12933)
for an emergency police ambulance. The Clinic will continue to maintain
its own ambulances and will be prepared to make all but emergency police
calls, as in the past.
This proposal is made upon the understanding that both
the City and the Dlinic will co-operate in the use of ambulances in the
event of emergency.
Will you please submit this proposal to the proper author-
ities and advise us of their decision.
hjh;ns
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Very truly yours,
H. J.-Harwick "
A communication from Mrs. D. Eliza Crary, Secretary of the Minnesota
League of Building, Loan and Savings Associations, advising that that Association
will hold their 1933 convention in Rochester, Minnesota, was read, and President
Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
The following commi*tcation was read, and upon motion by Hicks,
second by Moody, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw
duplicates of the warrants mentioned,and that they stop payment on the originals
thereof:
"Rochester, Minn. June 13th,1932
City Clerk
City of Rochester
Rochesters Minn.
Dear Sir:
Your check for the amount of $324:81 under date of May loth,
19329 drawn in our favor in payment of the April account of the Park
Board and also a check for $1060 in our favor, in payment of the
April account for the City Engineer, have, in some manner, become
lost in the mail and we would appreciate it if you would issue a
duplicate check to cover these two checks and oblige.
Yours very truly,
Hanson 4rdware Company
By C. W. Oesterreich
W.C. "
The request of the City Engineer that $19000.00 be
appropriated from the Bridge Fund for use of the Street and Alley Committee,
was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
The following appointment was read, and President Liddle
Ordered that the same be placed on file:
" QITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Julius J.Reiter,Mayor
June 7th,1932
To the Honorable City Council - -
Gentlemen:
I have this day appointed Louis J. Claude to the office
of Chief of Police, he being the man certified by the Police
Commission.
Julius J. Reiter "
The appointment by the Aoting Mayor of Carlton E. Anderson
and C. B. Hanscom as Special Patrolmen during the period; -June 13th,1932 , to
June 19rd91932"nelusive, and of Joseph:.Z.:.01Connell as a Special Patrolman
during the period June 16th91932, to June 23rdt19329inclusive, were each rend,
and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
Upon motion by Miller, second by Amundsen, the matter of
whether or not a rental charge shall be made for the use of the Community
Room in the new City Mall building was referred to the Public Grounds
Committee with instructions that they make report thereon at the next meeting
Of this Common Council if possible.
The following, communication was read, and upon motion by
Moody, second by Norton, the request was granted:
" ALLEN & ALLEN
Attorneys
Rochester, Minnesota
June 15, 1932.
City Council,
City of Ro chest er,
Rochester, Minn.
Gentlemen,
In behalf of a group of farmers living in the vicinity of
this city I respectfully request permission to use the community' room
in the city hall at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 171, 1932.
Yours truly,
Samuel P. Allen "
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The application of Jose Bosley, Visiting Nurse, for a ten day vacat
beginning July 2nd, 1932, was read, and upon motion by Miller, second by Moody, the
vacation requested was granted.
. The -°ollowing claims were read, and upon motion by Hicks, second by
Norton, the same were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make paymAnt,s accordingly:
. From the General Fund: Sc]zmidt Printing Company $8.00, R. S. Adams
$13.10, Nelson Tire. Service, Inc. 111,15, L, M. Feller, $$22.009 Quality Print Shop
512.701, City of Rochester, Light Department 0199.809 Don r. Postier $1.9-49 Weber &
Judd. Company $$3.50, Foster-Mrachek Electric Company •$.35, Toomey Coal & Transfer
$30.00, Fred K. Witzke $19458, Schmidt Printing Company $2.75, Schmidt Printing Co.
$13.25, Geo. R. Gelatt, Sheriff $60.00, Toomey Coal & Transfer $6.709 Toomey Coal &
Transfer $6.209 Witte Transportation Company $.779 Hanson Hardware Company $$25.30,
City of Rochester, Light Department $2.009 Thos. Moulding Floor Company $$128.50,
Home Oil Company $63.02 9 Rochester Transfer Company $35.00 , W. C. Danielson $4. 50 ,
0. E. McCoy $$4.609 Donald G. Schanke $2.70, Schmidt Printing Company $2015,
Fred R. Witzke $10.981, Remington Rand, Inc. $27,70 9 Farnham Printing & Stationery
Company $22.13, S. G. Adams Company $14.009 Tom Moody $2.00, W.T. R. Jones $9000,
Wilber Transfer Line $6.009 Hack & Goetting Printing Company $18,001, The Gamewell
Company $12.599 Pruett's Star Laundry $1.509 Joe Schuster $18.67, West Motor ComparW
$1.35, National Bushing & Parts Co. $.70, M. Nelson $.759 City of Rochester, Light
Dept. $2.129 Kruse Lumber & Coal Co. $159359 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Co.
$59.10, Bemel Bros Auto Parts $10.40 9 Interstate Power Company $3.00, Tri-State
Telephone &. Tel:pgraph Co. $7.109 Botsford Lumber Co. $7.159 Quality Print Shop $9.75,
Otto Mueller $.209 J. M. Norton $2.009 The Wigwam '$71.35, Dr. Chas. H. Mayo $41.66,
Rochester Ice & Fuel Coe $2:759 Adams Cab System $1.209 R. J. Henry Garage $6.25,
Golod Motor Company $5.26, Nelson Motor Sales, $4.879 Foster Battery Company $$14.38,
0. G. Hanson & Son $.95, Leo N. Herrick $2.20.9 Fred W. Haase $12400, Carlton E.
Anderson $17.47, City of Rochester, Light Department $18.00, 0. C, Mathison $s.50,
Home Laundry $4.509 Western Union $4.75, Yellow Cab ComparW $2.05, Foster-Mrachek
Electric Company $$1.80;
From the Street and Alley Fund: L. A. Kepp Electric Company $.90,
Mid -Continent Petroleum Corporation $90.72, Rochester State Fospital ;i$46.50,
'International Harvester Company $$35086, International Harvester Company $9.82, T. E.
Barber $$24.00, Rochester State Hospital $$1.88, John McDonC.ld $32.03, G. Schwartz & Co.
13.549 Co -Operative Oil Company $32087, Skelly Oil Co. $$8.139 Wm. Riess $3.30, Kruse
Lumber & Coal Co. $129.879 Morse Bros. Sand & Gravel Company $7.501, Woods Tire Service
$0.509 Western Union $:44, J. C. Thompson Co. $48400, McElligott Welding Company $1.
Hayes -Lucas & Green $1250, Pruett' s Star Laundry' $10509 Dalsbo Electric Co. $14509
Fratzke Bros $.159 National Bushing & Parts Co. $1036, M. Nelson $$20-809 O.G.Hanson
& Son $1.25, Bemel Brothers $.1�;
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From the Lighting Fund: City of Rochester, Light
Department $1700-959 City of Rochester, Light Department $10.00, City of
Rochester, Light Department $1.20;
From the Bridge Fund: Woodhouse Brothers $7.20;
From the Fire Protection Fund: Foster Battery Company
$5.65, 0. G. Hanson & Son $29.459 Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph• Co.
• $15.05, Pruett's Star Laundry $19-4201, Hanson Hardware Company $91.40 9 F.J.
Paine & Co. $22-.50, Devlin's• $350, Tom Hanson $5025, M. Nelson $1.50,
Lawyers Cleaning Works $6 00, Maass & McAndrew Company •,$4.00, National - .
Bushing & Parts Company $67.379 National Fire Protection Association-%0.009
Fratzke Brothers" $4.25, Moe Goldberg & CO. $13.509 Dalsbo Electric Cc $15.50)
From the Sewer Fund: - Tri-State Telephone *%'�c Telegraph CO'.
$5.75, Rochester State Hospital $1.889 Zumbrota Lumber Company •$10.00,
• Dodge Lumber
& Fuel Company $0.56,
Vayes-Lucas
& Creen •$5.509
'"ayes-I_Ucas &
Rreen '112.50,
Woodhouse Brothers $.20,
City of
Roc Yeste' , Light
Dept. 11i,32.00,
City of Rochester.Water Department $16.299 Prue'tt's Star .Laundry $3.00,
Fratzke Brothers $3.75, M. 'T:elson $'1.509 0. C. Hanson & 'Son $2.15, Kruse
Lumber & Coal Co. 12.78;
From the Park Improvement Fund: )Jolm 3C Olson $17.50 9
Maass & McAndrew Company $1,959 City of Rochester, New City '.fall Fund $186i,1%
Morse Brothers Sand & Gravel Co. $340�20,{ Olmsted County Oil Company u197.04,
Toro Manufacturing Company $3.241, if. Nelson $6.25, Rochester State Ho:ipital
$90.009 L. F. Milostan $4:88, J. P. Spencer $30.609 0. ". TI Anson '!- Son $,3.35,
Tri-,State Telephone & Telegraph CO. $21.20, Hanson Hardware Company $95.401,
H. S. Adams $4.15, Witte Transportation Co. $.509 Ruth R. Dernard, Agent
v$17.40, City of Rochester, Light Department 440*16, Ellis Motor Company $12.25,
J. C. Thompson Co. $40849 Fratzke Brothers $3.709 McElligott Welding CO.
$.50, Rochester Post -Bulletin $1.809 Fred W. Oesterreieh $32409 Rochester
Electric Compagr $168.779 Rochester Iron Works $80,83, Tri-State Telephone &
Telegraph Co. $5.809 Woodhouse Brothers $4.309 Hanson Iardware Co. $56.001,
Rutz Photo Service $9.75, Will; mms & Carr $10050, Baihly' s Cash Market
$9*00, Orcutt Sign Shop $2.00, Rochester Plumbing & Heating CO. $7075, Mayo
Clinic $125.009 National Bushing & Parts Co. $22.959 Donald D. Milne $3.009
+Schmidt Printing Co. $163.001Tdro Manufacturing Co. $4.62, Chicago & North
Western Railway Co. 360.549 Toro Manufacturing Co. $9.179 Tri-State Telephone
& Telegraph Co. $24000 , China Hall $2516'80 , Winona Sand & C rave 1 Co. $26.60 ,
Rochester Grocer Company $14,o63, Unity Mill Service Company $.601 Minnesota
Linseed Oil P��.int Co. $53.129 West Motor, Company $6.75, City of Rochester,
Light & Water Departments $92.93, Bemel Brothers $10-501, Kruse Lumber & Coal
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Company $ .75;
From the New City Hall Fund: Tri State Telephone &
Telegraph CO. $.95t
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Alderman Dicks introduced a resolution appropriating ��$1,000.00 from
the Bridge Fund ftri use of the Street and Alley Committee, which was read.
Upon motion by Miller, 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 end adopted.
Alderman Dallman introduced the following resolution, which was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of -Rochester,
Minnesota:
That the sum Of $320005 be appropriated and paid to the Rochester
Bus Line Company, for gasoline and kerosene purchased"during the period April 30th,
19329 to May 18th, 1932, inclusive; $134085 thereof to be from the General Fund,
,11.43 thereof to be from the Sewer Fund and ',,$183.77' thereof to be from the Street
and Alley Fund.
The Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and
directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly."
Upon motion by Moody, second by Mill*rt 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 the followin- resolution, 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 and directed to'appropriate the following sums from the Public
Utility Fund of said City to the Interest Fund of said City;
$1300.08 as balance due for July 1, 1932, Electric Light Bond interest
maturity after using $8949.92 interest accumulations on Electric Light Bond
Sinking Fund Investments;
$1'4755.33 balance due for July 1, 1932, maturity of Water Works Bond
interest after using $832.17 accumulations on Water Works Bonds Sinking Fund
Investments. "
Upon motion by Amundsen, 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 Moody introduced a resolution authorizing the Public Utility
Board to appropriate $1307042 from the Public Utility Fund of said City to the New
City Hall Fund for one-half of the contract price for furnishing and installation
of steel counters, steel tables, steel desks, etc., for the Public Utility offices
in the new City Hall, which was reed.
Upon motion by Moody, second by Norton, 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 DaIjAan introduced a resolution appropriating $a298.49 from
the general Fund and ordering pa3ment made to the Rochester Post Bulletin, for
official printing and publications during the period May 29 *19329 to May 259 19329
inclusive, which was read.
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Upon motion by Hicks, 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 Amundsen introduced the following resolution,
which was read:
"Be it'resolved by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota:
That the sum of $139.00 be and the said sum is hereby
appropriated from the New City Hall Fund of said City and ordered paid to
the Estate of John McG.Miller9 for the balance of deposits on the following
described plans and epeoifioations after the required share of the deposit
has bee�ne erne o the persons onneerned:
$55.00 balance of deposit on steel furniture plans and specifications Nos:
2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14;
$30.00 for the balance of deposits on wood furniture pla,nsand specifications
Nos. 2, 39 4, 7, 69 89 99 109 11, and 12;
$27.00 for the balance of deposit on Cduncil Chamber, and Municipal Court
room furniture plans and specifications Nos: 29 39 49 59 79 89 91, 10 and
11;
$27.00 for the balance of deposits on Electric fixture plans Nos. 2, 39 49
59 69 79 99 10, and 12.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to draw a warrant for the said sum upon the City Treasurer in accordance
herewitla,and cause said payment to be made."
Upon motion by Hicks, second by Moody, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof$ President
Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating
$965 4 59 from the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made , t o the
Mayo Trust Fund, for payroll for labor during the week ending June 10th,19:172,
which was read,
Upon motion by Moody, 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.
Alderman Moody introduced -a resolution appropriating
$5900000 from the Park Improvement Fund and orderinn payment to the General
Fund, for return of temporary transfer, 'which was read.
Upon motion by Hicks, second by Amundsen, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President
Riddle doolared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating
$200.00 from the Permanent Improvement Revolving :land and ordering payment
made to the First National Bank for interest due June 30th,1932; on City of
Rochester 4% Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund bonds numbers 56 "to 65
inclusive, which was read.
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Upon motion by Amundsen, 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.
Aldermen Moody introduced a resolution ordering plans, profiles, speci-
fications and estimate of cost for the construction of a sanitary server in Eleventh
Street Southeast, between the manhole at the sewage lift 'station and a point 190
feet west of the west line of First Avenue Southeast, and the laying of a water main
;
in the said part of Eleventh Street Southeast, ordering that the said improvements
be made and done and that the cost thereof be paid for by special assessments
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levied as provided by lawwhich was read.
Upon motion by Hicks, second by 1foody, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
The City Engineer submitted plans, profiles, specifications and estimate
of cost for the above described sanitary sewer and water main, the estimate of cost
thereof being 411799.60 for the sanitary sewer and $1156.60 for the water main.
Alderman Norton introduced a resolution adopting the above mentioned
plc-ns, profiles and specifications for the above described sanitary sewer and
water main, ordering that the same be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk
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accepting the said estimate of cost and orderin.« that the same be placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk, ordering that'the said improvements be made and done az
that the cost thereof be paid for by special assessments levied as provided by lww,
ordering advertisement for bids.to be opened at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on June 29th,
1932., and ordering notice of public hearing to the property owners concerned, for
7:30 o'clock P.M., on June 29th,1932,which was read.
Upon motion by Hicks, 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.
The City Engineer submitted specifications and estimate of cost for the
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furnishing and installation of a gravel screening, and • crushing plant at the so -caller
Grassle gravel pit, the estimated cost thereof being $5320.00.
Alderman Miller introduced the following resolution, which was read:
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"WHEREAS, It is deemed expedient and necessary that a gravel screening
j and crushing plant be purchased and erected at the so-called Grassle Gravel Pit in
the Southeast _T of Section 99 Township 107 North of Range 149 West, and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has prepared and submitted specifications
and estimate of cost for the said furnishing and erection of a gravel screening and
crushing plant at the location mentioned;
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
E i Rochester, Minnesota:
d That the said gravel screening and crushing plant be purchased and
I� erectedan that the specifications above mentioned be adopted for the said furnish-
ing and erection of a gravel screening and crushing plant, and that the same be
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City, and that the
said estimate of cost be accepted and. placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said City, and
Be it further resolved by the said Common Council: That
the City Clerk of said City be and he is hereby authorized and directed to
advertise for proposals for the furnishing and erection of the said ?ravel
screening and crushing plant at the location mentioned, which sealed proposals
will be received and opened at a meeting of this Common Council, which is to
be held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on June 29th, 1932. Each bid must be accompan-
ied by a certified check upon some reputable bank drawn payable to the Mayor
of Rochester, Minnesota, for at least 10 per cent of the amount of the bid,
whicb check and the amount of money specified therein shall be forfeited to
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as liquidated damages if the bidder upon
the letting of the contract to him shall fail to enter into the contract so
let; the said Common Council reserving the right to reject any and all bids.
"A surety bond written for the full amount of the contract
by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota,
will be required with the contract: (Personal bonds not to be accepted.)
All proposals must be addressed to A. n. Wri8ht, City Clerk
of Rochester, Minnesota, and shall. have 'endorsed thereon `Proposal for the
furnishing and brection of a gravel screening and crushing Plant..' "
Upon motion by Millers second by Da llmar_, that the said
resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, except Alder-
man Norton, who voted "Nay", President Liddle declared the said resolution
duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Miller, second by M60dy, the Common Council
adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P.M., on June 29th,1932,
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