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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-193476 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council I� of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall, in. said City, at 2:00 o' clock P.M:, on April 2nd, 1934. I �! Meeting called to order by President, Liddle. it Roll Call. Present% Ijiddle, Amundsen, Fryer, Green, I Lemmon, Miller, Moody. Absent: None. I Alde�nan Amundsen introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the said Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereby adopts the following rules and -regulations for- the order of business of said Common Council: .1. Roll Call. The roll call of the Common Council shall be had and taken. in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members, except that the name of the President of the Common Council shall be. called only at the first roll call of each meeting and then after that, at that meeting, only in the ease of a tie vote when his name shall be called and vote taken after the expression of each of the other members of said Common Council. 2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceeding meeting. 3.41 At first meeting the appointment --of officers and committees: 4- Public hearingsi 5i Reading of petitions and eommanieationsi 6. Report of committees: All reports of committees shall hereafter be made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by said Common Council.+► 7i Unfinished business: ©. Resolutions and ordinances. 9. Bills and claim34 10, Adjournment: " Upon motion by Lemont 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. The applicationsof Li E4 Kennedy, B. Li Johnson, and` A. F. Wright, fbr appointment as City Clerk, were read. Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Moody, and all voti.ng in favor thereof, A. F Wright- was duly appointed City Clerk "for the ensuing official year. The applications of F. J O'Brien, Irving L. Ekholdt, Frank G. Newhouse, and James T: Spillane, for appointment as City Attorney, were read: Irving A motion by Lemmon, second by Fryer, that /:. L. Ekholdt be appoi ed City Attorney for the ensuing official year, lost by the following vote: byes: Fryer, Lemon. Nays: Amundsen, Green, Miller, Moody. Upon motion by Moody, second by Amundsen, James T. Spillane was duly appointed City Attorney for the ensuing official year; the vote on the said motion being: Ayes: Amundsen, Miller, Moody, Liddle. Nays: Fryer, Green, Lemon. The applications of J* W. Feller, Edw. L. Anderson, and Chas. H* Armstrong, for appointment as City Engineer, were read. Upon motion by Miller second by Amundsen, Charles H. Armstrong was duly appointed City Engineer for the ensuing official year; the vote on the said motion being: Ayes: Amundsen, Miller, Moody, Liddle. Nays: Fryer, Green, Lemon. The applications of Dr. Chas. T. Granger, and Dr. Chas. H. Mayo, for appointment as Health Officer, were read. Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen, and all voting in favor thereof, Dr. Chas. Re Mayo,was duly appointed Health Officer for the ensuing official year. The applications of Geole J* Anderson, D.V.M. , and Manfred H. Waldron, for appointment as Milk Inspector, were read* Upon motion by Green second by Fryer, and all voting in favor thereof, Marif red H. Waldron was duly appointed Milk Inspector for the ensuing off ici year. The applications of P* F. Donovan and George F'. Strifert, for appointment as Sanitary Inspector, were read. Upon motion by Miller second by Lemmon, and all voting in favor thereof, George F. Strifert was duly appointed Sanitary Inspector for the ensuing official year. The application of Loretta Matzke, for appointment as Health Office Stenographer, was -read. Upon motion by Lemmon second by Moody, and all voting in favor thereof, Loretta Matzke was duly apPointed Health Office Stenographer for the ensuing official year. The application of Jose Bosley for appointment as Visiting Nurse was read, and upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen, and all voting in g•. favor thereof, Jose Bosley was duly appointed Visiting Nurse for the ensuing official year-*' _ , The applications of Henry S. Blink, LeRoy A. Berndt, Alvin Benik( Arthur Brown, M. W. Alexander, H. L. Schellin, L. C. Fordhem, Lloyd L.Bennett, Frank W. Everett, L. R. Sheldon, Geo. L. Morrison, Roth Bay, Paul Plants and Walter Bi egel, for appointment as Building, Electri cal, and Plumbing Inspecto r, were read. 19 78 I A Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen, and all voting in favor. thereof,. Alvin E. Benike, was duly appointed Building., Electrical and numbing Inspector for. the ensuing official year• The application of 0. E. McCoy for appointment as City Wei ghmast er, was read. Upon motion by Lemmon second by Amundsen, and all voting in favor thereof, 0. E. McCoy was duly appointed City Weighmaster for the ensuing official year. The application of Henry C. Lindberg, for appointment as Custodian of the City Hall, was read. Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody, and all voting in favor thereof, Henry C. Lindberg was duly appointed Custodian of the City Hall for the ensuing official year. The appli cat ion of Joseph J . Schuster for appointment as Assistant Custodian of the City Hall was read.* Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody, and all voting in favor thereof, Joseph J. Schuster was duly appointed Assistant Custodian of the City Hall during the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Miller second by Amundsen, and all voting in favor thereof, Co E. Ginther was duly appointed'Fire Warden for the ensuing official year, he to serve without pay. The application of Im. R. Jones for appointment as City Scavenger and Dog Catcher Was read. Upon motion by Lemmon, second by Miller, and all voting in favor thereof, TlVln. R. ,Jones was duly appointed City Scavenger for the ensuing official year. Upon motion by Miller second by Amundsen and all voting in favor thereof, Wm: R. Jones was duly appointed Dog Catcher for the ensuing official year. The applications of Harvey W. Herrick, P. U. Claude, Adolph W. Berndt, Arthur Podein, Carl Podein, 011ie Perty, John Fred Nieman, and W. E. Mitchell, for appointment as Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds were read. Upon motion by Moody second by Green, and all voting in favor thereof, W. E. Mitchell was duly appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds for the ensuing official year. The apPlication of Dt. F. H. Powers for appointment as a member of the Board of Health was read: 7011 Upon motion by Lemmon, second by Moody, and all voting in favor thereof, Dr. F. H. Powers was duly appointed a member of the Board of Health, to hold office until the second Monday in April, 1937. The following appointmen t was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: " March 319 1934. Honorable Common Council Cisy of Rochester, Minnesota Gent 1 em en: Pursuant to Ordinance No.311 I hereby appoint Mrs. Mabel Fountain as Public Health Nurse of said City for the term ending on the second Monday in April, 1935. Respectfully submitted, Julius J . Reiter Mayor of said City." The following appointment was read, and notion by Lemmon not second by Green,that the same be/ approved,carried by all voting in favor thereof: "April 29 1934. Honorable Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota. Gentlemen: Subject to your aPProval, I hereby appoint Corwin L. Stoppel as a member of the Police Civil Service Commission for the term ending on the second Monday in April, 1937. Respectfully submitted, Julius J. Reiter Mayor. " Upon motion by Lemmon second by Moody, and all voting in favor thereof, Dan Macken was duly appointed as a member of the Firemen's Civil Service Commission for the term ending on the second Monday in Apri191937. The following appointment was read, and upon motion by Lemon second by Miller, and all voting in favor thereof , it ' was confirmed: " April 29 1934. Honorable Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota. Gentlemen: Subject to your consent and coni',irmation I hereby appoint H. J. Postier as a member of the Public Utility Board for the three year terse ending on the second Monday in April, 1937. Respectfully submitted, Julius J..Reiter, Mayor. " • , i ppc The following appointments were read and upon motion by Miller second by L emmon, and all voting in favor thereo f q the -same were confirmed: " April 29 1934. Honorable Common Council City of Ro chest er, Minnesota. Gentlemen: Sabject to your confirmation, I hereby appoint the following persons as members Of the Board of Park commissioners to hold office until the second Monday in April, 1936: Roger L. J. KenneAy for the First Ward of said City; James H. Starkey for the Third Ward. of said City. Respectfully submitted, Julius J, Reiter Mayor: " Upon motion by Moody second by Fryer, and all voting in favor thereof, Jacob Olsen was duly appointed Custodian of the Williams Aparttent building for the ensuing official year. The following Council Committee appointments were read and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "Rochester, Minnesota, April 29 1934. Honorable Mayor and Common Council, Rochester, Minnesota: Gentlemen: I hereby appoint the following as members of the Common Council Committees for the term ending on the First Monday in April, 1935: STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE Prod W. Miller, Tom Moody, B. Amundsen; FINANCE COMMITTEE Ji T. Lemmon, S. Smith Fryer, Benj. S. Green; SEWER COMMITTEE Tom Moody, Fred W. Miller, S. Smith Fryer; FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE B. Amundsen, J. T. Lemmon, Benj. S. Green; POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE $,#Smith Fryer, -,Ton Moody, Benj. S. Green; -LICENSE COMMITTEE: B, Amundsen, Tom Moody, J.T.Lemnon; PURCHASING COMMITTEE B. -Amundsen, S. Smith Fryer,.. J.- T. Lemmon; WATER AND SPRINGING COMMITTEE Fred W. Miller; Tom Moody4 B. Amundsen; 0 0 LIGHTING COMMITTEE Benj. S. Green, J. T. Lemmon, S. Smith Fryer; PUBLIC GROUNDS AND CITY PAW COMMITTEE SoSmith Fryer, Tom Moody, B. Amundsen; INSURANCE COMMITTEE Benj. S. Green, J. T. Lemmon, Tom Moody; TAX ' COMMITTEE J. T. Lemmon, S. Smith Fryer, Fred W. Miller; PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE Tom Moody, S. Smith Fryer, Benj. S. Green. Respectfully eubmitted, W. R• L i ddl e President of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota. " The application of the Elks Club for an Ot: Sale' Intoxicating liquor license at 118 Second Street Southwest, was read, and upon motion by Moody, second by Amundsen, license was granted. The following applications for licenses to sell intoxicating liquor were each read, and upon motion by Norton, second by Amundsen, the same were granted: Morey Kitzman, 110 Broadway Street South; Mike Caffes, 12 Second Street Southeast; Harry Drosos, 2-4 Broadway Street North; George R. Schultz, 313 First Avenue Southwest; The following applications for Off Sale intoxicating liquor licenses were each read and upon motion by Lemmon second by Amundsen the same were granted: Joe Wallace, 16 First Avenue Northwest; R. M. Green, 14 First Street Southwest; Christ Margellos, 13 Broadway Street South; James F. Coon, 116 Broadway Street South; Leo A. Huey, 230 Broadway Street South; James R. Ryan, 12 Fourth Street Southwest; Andrew C. Chafoulias, 6 Broadway Street North. The following request was read, and upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen, the bonds mentioned therein were accepted in lieu of a surety bond covering his Off Sale license No.14: "Rochester, Minnesota, Karch 279 1934. Honorable M#yor and Common Council City of Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: Request is hereby made that the $3,000.00 United States of America, 3 j % Treasury Bonds of 1940-19439 being three bonds of $1,000.00 each, numbered 69482-B, 69463-C, and 70796-F, each dated July 16th,1928, and each of which has the June 15th919341, and all subsequent interest coupons attached,- now in your hands in lieu of a surety bond covering my OffBSale liquor license to April 2nd, 1934, be continued in lieu of a 8c) I I R surety bond to cover Off -Sale liquor license which may be granted to me covering the period f-tom 'the first Monday in Apri1919349 to the first Monday in April, 1935. Respectfully submitted, Andrew C. Chafoulias. " The Off -Sale liquor license bonds of R. M. Graen, Joe Wallace, James F. Coon, Leo A. Huey, James R. 8yan, and Christ Margellos, with the Seaboard Surety Compay as surety thereon in the amount of $3,000,009 with the exception of R.M.Graen, which carries the Western Surety Company as surety in the amount of $39000:00, were each read, and upon motion by Miller, second by Moody, the said sureties were accepted, the said bonds were approved, and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The On Sale liquor license bonds of Morey Kitzman, Harry Drosos, Mike Caffes, George R: Schultz, and the Elks Club, each with the Seaboard Surety Company as surety theredn in the amount of $3000.00 , were each read, and upon motion by Moody secondjoy Amundsen the said sureties were accepted, the said bonds were approved, and it was ordered that the same be placed on file. The City Clerk sent the following telegram and the copy thereof was placed on file at the order of President Liddle: " Rochester, Minnesota April 29 1934 Mr4 David R. Arundel, Liquor Control Commissioner State Capit of St.. Paml, Minnesota. WALLACE GRAEN COON MARGMLOS CHAFOULIAS RYAN AND HUEY GRANTED RENEWALS op OFF SALE LICENSES YOUR COPIES OF APPLICATIONS AND BONDS MAILED WIRE COLLECT AUTHORITY THAT THEY OPEN TOMORROW MORNING PENDING YOUR APPROVAL A. F . WRIGHT CITY CLERK " The Mayor read the following message to the Common Council and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "April 2nd, 1934 To the Honorable Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: In my message to you today I wish to express my thanks for the splendid co-operation offorded one by the outgoing council supporting my program of making Rochester a City withdO bonds by the year 1942 and at the same time enjoy the benefits of. the lowest tax rate of any of the larger cities and also, with only a few exceptions, the smaller cities in the Mate, y AM In fiting the depression, Rochester has done its part well. The Utility Board, the Park Board and the Public Works Department had plans and programs which enabled each of these departments to put men to work in an efficient manner on short notice. Thus we were able to take emmediate advanbtsge of Government aid under the Bublic Works and Civil Works Administrations as quickly as available. The Public Works program calls for an expenditure by the City alone of $1179000.00 for paving, trunk fine sewers and two bridgds. A goodly portion of which has already been spent. ' The Utility Board has a program calling for an expenditure of nearly $2509000.00. All of this means not only employment for local labor but also helps to put factories supplying materials for these projects in motion. However, I need not tell you that the country is far from being out of the depression and that it is imperative that government must continue to aid in a very materil manner to keep men and women employed and out of the bread line. Wiih all these needed improvements paid for with money from the Utility funds I find that the cash and investments of the Vtilites have not been materially affected this balance now being $761.791.38 as against $762.234.66 a year ago or a difference of only $543.28. Thus it can easily be seen that we can go ahead with our present program without in any way impairing the sound status of the Public Utility fund. I would recommend that the $260,000.00 for this program be taken to a ,large extents from the Depreciation Fund and that we do not invest any more money in bonds for the present. This improvement program will be carried out over a period of from 12 to 15 months. The Utility Board and the Council undoubtedly work this out together. NATURAL GAS No. 1 Those of you who were in the fight for natural gas two years ago know that we h,-�ld out for Municipal Ownership as far as possible but for the sake of expediency were forced to accept the present arrangement by which the City is entitled to take over the distribution system at the end of the third year according to the contract with the Gas Company which reads in part as follows: 'reserving unto the City of Rochester the option, right and privilege upon giving at least one year's written notice of intention so to do, to take over said gas system at end of third year of above franchise term, also at end of each two year period thereafter and on the terms and conditions set forth in Section 5 hereof, it being understood, however, that the giving of above written notice does , not _ obligate the City to proceed thereunder'. I hereby recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the pi►oper notice setting forth the intention of the City of Rochester to take over the distribution system of the Gas Company on the expiration of the third year of the franchise. No. 2 We mast do everything possible to conform with the wishes of the Administration in regard to a shorter working week and therefore I would recommend that common labor be placed on a thirty (30) hour week at sixty (60X) an hour and an adjustment of skilled labor upwards. No.3 POLICE DEPARTMENT For the Police Department I would recommend an eight hour day and for the Department, Police Commissioners and Common Council to work this out. No. 4 FIRE DEPARTMENT For the Fire Department I would also recommend an eight hour day for the Department, Fire Commission and Common Council to work out. No. 5 I recommend that all employers of labor should follow the wishes of the Government by working less hours and paying more per hour. Business is on the upturn. Let us all push together. �r ,ro++ No . 6 LIBRARY ' A beautiful site for a new Library has been donated to the City ji and has been accepted by the Library Board and the Council. The I� provision being that when the old Library site is sold we promise to ji use these funds for the building of an auditorium. I hereby recommend the building of the Library as soon as practical. There is about $529000.00 in the Library fund, about � $55,0001100 in the Water Works Extension fund and the balance of j $40.000.00 could be supplied from electric Light funds, thus paying cash for the project. No. 7 PARK IMPROVEMENTS On account of the Government CWA program we have done work that would have taken us ten (10) years to do under taxation and to get all men employed the government has got to keep on with their work so we can complete Soldier's Field, Mayo Park and Silver Lake. A tax ;! levy having been made for a number of tennis courts and an addition to our green house. With so much idle time on our hands we have got to +� • � Prepare playgrounds for the children and citizens of Rochester. A resolution passed by your -honorable body and sent to President, I j� Governer and C.W.Hopkins, head of the CWA project, is recommended. 1 No. 8 BEER PARLORS AND LIQUOR STORES We have had one years experience and a few changes are needed. If the County Commissioners are going to grant licenses in the county we must have a uniform closing law and we mere told when we got beer it would help farmers - on the sale of their barley and now we are forced to drink beer made from rice imported from Japan. In order that beer dispensers be independent so that nothing but barley malt beer be sold here I recommend that all dispensers should own j their own fixtures and beer pumps and that those who do not be given j I three months to acquire the ownership of same. No. 9 In conclusion will say that we have done a great deal making improvements. The survey that was made of our fire department has been carried out. We have kept everything in good repair - even with r our low tax rate - and the bonded indebtaoss has been cut down. We paid last year 34,000.00 water and dam bonds - $47,000.00 of other city bonds and the School Board has paid $409000.00. Certificates of indebtedness were out down 510,000.00 making a grand total of �!?,131,000.00 and the total bonds that will be paid this year is $118,000.00, so with less interest being paid I believe we can make some reduction in our tax levy next November. - Respectfully submitted, Julius J. Reiter. Mayor . " The following request from the Chief of Police was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "April 2 1934 Common Council City of Rochester Gent 1,em en I recoomend that the Police Department of the. City of Rochester be increased by the addition of fine Patrolmen. Also that there be created another Captain, This to be a member of the present force. M If these men are allowed I will be able to work the men on a Eight hour day. Respectfully requested Louis J. Claude Chief of Police " The following applications for Off Sale licenses to sell non- oxicating malt liquor were each read, and upon motion by Lemon second by Fryer the same were granted: Alvin W. Hein, 1004 8th Ave. S.E. ; W. A. Hall, doing business as H. & H. Beverage Co., 8-10 1st ,Ave.S.E.) R. C. Drips Grocer Co., 302 First Ave-N.W. Rochester Grocer Co., 209-211 Bdwy.St.No.; James L.Adams, doing business as Jimmy Adeans Co., 15 3rd St.S.E.; W. F. Klee 212 5th St .S.W.; John Joachim, 605 Bdwy. St. No.,John Cooper, 1123 2nd St. S.W.; Louis Precht, 3 4th St.S.E.; Morten Ehimonssmgr• Rochester Bottling Co., 6-8 7th St -NOW.; S.H.Arthur West, 425 3rd Ave.S.E.; S.H. Arthur West, 501 - Sth St.S.W.; Gust Hargesheimer, 25 Center Street West; Carl A. Th:be1, 417 3rd St.N.W.; R. M. Tauer, 623 Center St.E.; W. J. Williams, 130 13th Ave. S.E.; Algan T . Miller, 2a- 5th St. S.E. , J. M. Carey, Agent for Miller Brewing Co. 903 6th St.N.W., Geo. Schuman, 303 llth Ave.N:E.; Bourassa Brothers, 718 5th St. SOW,; Mount and Smith, 822 Bdwy. St . No . The applications of E. D. Warford for Off Sale license and On !Sale license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquor at 106 Broadway Street South, were read, and upon motion by Amundsen, second -by Fryer, the same were referred to the License Committee. The following &Pplications for On Sale and Off Sale licenses to ;sell non -intoxicating malt liquor at the locations mentioned were each read, and upon motion by Moody, second by Amundsen, licenses were granted: Earl T . Huey, ii 02 Bdwy.St.So.; Weber. & Judd Company, 123 First Street S.W.; H. E. Lipscomb, 1021 (nth St.S.El; Lillian Scherer, 221 1st Ave. S.W.; Philip Sternberg, 301 Bdwy.St.No.; jHenri Bakker, 17 1st Ave.S.W.; John M. Rasmussen, 8 Bdwy.Bt.So.; Ross Phill, 18 Bdty j;S`t. So.; Co R. Delaney, 826 4th St.S.E.; F. G. Desnoyers and F. W. Miller, 112-114 Second St.N.E.; Emanuel Kostakes, 116 Bdwy.St. So.; 0. H. Oleson, 323 Bdwy.St.So.; 'Geo. Barbes, 304-306 1st Ave.$eW., Sakell Bros., 23 2nd St. S.-N.; 1jarry Pederson, 1 05 Bdwy.St.So.; James Miller and Theodore Poulios, 14 - 1st Ave.N.W.; Geo. G. Graen, 12 1st St.S.W.; Harry Margellos & John Margellos, doing business as Margellos Bros., 4 Bdwy.St.So.; Mildred M. Porter, 16 3rd St.S.E.; Donald G. Twentyman, 102 Bdwy. ot. So., Fabian L. Ryan, 116 4th St.S.W.; Wm. T. McCoy Post No.92, American Legion, i �L04 2nd Ste, S.E.; John D. Pougiales, 226 Hdwy.St. So.; Bernard G. Mayou, 1143 2nd t. S.W., H. b,. Thurber, 19 2nd St. S.W., and Arthur Glassnap (On Sale only) , .17 dwv. St.No. Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody the Health Officer was arged with seeing that all laws and rules as to sanitation in On Sale liquor and Sale non -intoxicating malt liquor dispenseries are complied with -within the 30 day 86 NE limit established for those who have had to make installation:: of some of the facilities required. Applications of Bourassa Brothers for On Sale and Off Sale licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors at 513 Second Street Northwest, were each readq and upon motion by Moody second by Green the Off Sale license was granted and the application for On Sale license was referred to the License Committ-ee: The applications of W. A• Krasel .for On Sale and Off Sale licenses to sell non -'intoxicating malt liquor at 1120 Fifteenth Avenue Southeast were each read and upon motion by Moody second by Fryer the same were referred 'to the License Committee. ' The appliedtions'of Ernest C. Schacht for On Sale and Off Sale licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors at -No.10 Seventh Street Northwest; were each read, as was the following -communication relative thereto: ' "To the Honorable Mayor .and Common Council, of the City of Rochester, Minnesota Gent 1 em en: I. the undersigned would like permission to occupy the location which this application d6signates for sixty days until new location on 410 1st. Ave. N.W. is completed, which will be under construction in a few days. Ernest C. Schacht " Signed The remonstrance against the granting of intoxicating or non -intoxicating malt liquor licenses to the so-called Elm Tavern at 10 Seventh Street Northwest, whichnwd* tread March 14th,1934, and -laid on the table for consideration of t'he 'new Council personnel April 2nd919349 was brought from the table and was read age,in, at which president Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. Upon motion by Green, second by Fryer, the applications of Ernest C. Schacht above mentioned, were granted, conditioned that the same shall be transferred to his new location at 410 First Avenue Northwest. The application of the Rochester Chamuer of Commerce for an On Sale license to sell non -,intoxicating malt liquors at No.212 First Avenue Southwest was read, and upon motion by Moody-, second by Miller, license,was granted. , The following applications for licenses to sell soft driAks were each read, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer licenses were granted: Alvin W. hein, Harry Pederson, Geo. E. Barbes, Bernard G. MaYou George G. Green, Sakell Brothers, Carl A. Theel, Mildred M. Porter, • W. J. Williams, H. L. Thurber, Donald G. Twentyman, Ernest C. Schacht, R. E. Lip Henr* Bakker, W. F. Klee, Earl T. Huey, Ben Molstad, Philip Sternberg, John M. Rasmussen, Louis Precht, F. G. Desnoyers and F. W. Miller, W. T. Grant Compan4Y, C. R. Delaney, Andrew Chafoulias. The application of Wm. P. Krasel for a license to sell soft drinks at No.1120 Fifteenth Avenue S.E., was read, hnd President Liddle referred the same to the License Committee. The application of Gunnar Flink four a solicitor's license was read,and upon motion by Lennon second by Amundsen license was granted. The applications of John C. Adams, doing business as the Town Tsxi, for six taxicab licenses were each read, and upon motion by Miller second by Green licenses were granted. The applications of the Yellow Cab Company for ten taxicab licenses were each read and upon motion by Fryer second by Lemmon licenses were granted. The following applications for pool and billiard table licenses were each read and upon motion by Amundsen second by Green the same were granted: Harry Pederson, two tables at 305 Broadway Street South; 0`. H. Oleson, 5 tables at 323 Broadway Street South; Fred W. Oesterreich, five tables at #322 Broadway Street South; Fred W. Oesterreich, ten tables at 9 Broadway Street South. The application of Leonard V. Gilday for a license to operate a popcorn and peanut wagon at the intersection of Broadway Street South and Third Street Southeast was read, and upon motion by Moody second 'by Amundsen license was granted at a fee of $100.00 for the license year. The following application .for franchise was read and upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody it was referred to the City Attorney with instructions that he prepare a resolution granting the franchise ,for action at the next meeting of this Common Council: " Rochester, Minn. April 29 1934. To The Honorable Counsel of the City of Rochester Gentlemen: The William T. McCoy Post Number 92, herewith make application for a boxing franchise in the City of Rochester, to be effective from May 1st, 1934 to May 1st91935. This franchise would be a renewal of the franchise wl_Lich the William T. McCoy Post Number 92 has had during the past year. It is understood that the granting of this franchise would be contingent_upon the action of the State Boxing Commission upon a request of this post, which will be made prior to May let of this year. Respectfully, Clarence L. Fischer. Commander. " • • • I This being the,t,ime and place fixed for the gpening of proposals for doing the official printing, the following proposal was opened and read: " Rochester, Minnesota April 29 1934 To the Honorable Common Council, City of Rochester, Minnesota Gent 1 em en : In accordance with an advertisement for bids for city printing inserted by the city clerk, The Post -Bulletin Co.,. Rochester, Minn., hereby Proposes to do all the printing and publishing for the City of.Rochester in The Rochester Post - Bulletin, a legal newspaper, at the rate allowed by the statutes of the State of Minnesota for legal advertising. It is agreed that if the minutes of the meetings of the Common Council are published in full, a reduction of 50 per cent will be allowed on all publications. It is further agreed that the minutes of the meetings, of the common council, and all other publications so desired, will be printed in the body type of the newspaper. A bond accompanies this proposal. Respectfully submitted, POST BULLETIN CO. G. S. Witherstine " The City Clerk reported that no proposals had been received for being designated as City Depositories and read the following communication relative to the advertisement, at which motion by Amundsen second by Moody carried that proceedings for advertisement be }prepared for the next meeting of this Common Council, which.proceedings shall not carry the objectionable feature that the banks complain of: " Ro chest er, Minnesota March 249 1934 To The Common Council City of Ro chest er, Minn esot a: Replying to your advertisement relating to proposals for being designated as a city depository, we would advise that we regret that we are obliged to refrain from tendering a proposal on the basis stipulated. During the past year the market prices on mart issues, have undergone mat eri al changes and in our opinion the same condi- tion may prevail for the coming year, which will require occasional withdrawals of bonds filed as collateral. Under the terms of your notice we would not be permitted to withdraw, for one year, any bond filed. Therefore, We do not feel justified in submitting a proposal. Assuring you that we have appreciated the cu-operation and courtesy extended to us in the past by you and the other city officials, we are, Yours very truly, L. J. Fiegel, Vice President " The City Engineer's report for March,19349 showing expenditures from the Geheral Fund for labor of 01138.859 from the Street and Alley, Fund $350.92, from the Sewer Fund %1178.24, and from the Bridge Find %1158.64, was read, and Presi- dent Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The application of Richard Holland, for a drivers license and for a taxicab license were each read, and upon motion by Miller second by Green licenses were granted. The application of Matt Fitzpatrick (Olmsted County Farmer Labor Club) for a public dance permit at the Armory April 7th,19349 and the application of A. G. Berndt, for a public dance permit at the Woodman Hall April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, and May 5th,19349 were each read.' The report of the City Treasurer for the month ending May 31st, 19349 showing $347,233.42 as being on hand, and the annual report of the City I Treasurer's were each read and Rresident Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. The following copy of report made by the Trustees of the Hurlbut IlBook Fund,was read and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: " To the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Trustees of the WALTER HURLBUT BOOK FUND make the following report of the Trust Fund for the year 1933. 1933 RECEIPTS. Jan. 1. Balance on hand - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 950.00 Feb.17 Interest R. J. McCarthy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 165.00 Apl.26 Interest Anton, J. Kjos- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 77.00 Jun.27 Interest First; Nat' l.Bank on balance- - - - - - - - 14.20 July28 Interest Carl M. Trygstad - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115.55 Dec.26 Interest Albert Puhr- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 166.30 Dec.26 Principal Albert Puhr mortgage - - - - - - - - - - 2.000.00 $3,488.55 1933 DISBURSEMENTS Apl.26 Tax on NW4 Sec.2-107-50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 53.44 Jun.15 Repairs EjNiA Sec.2-109t-50 - - - - - - - - - - - - 28.25 Dec.31 Tax on checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .08 1934 Feb.14 Paid to City Treasurer: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 456.78 _ 14 Balance on hand - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 9 950.00 The following is a statement of the assets of the said Trust. Cash balance in bank - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$2 9950.00 Anton J. Kjos mortgage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,400.00 Carl M. Trygstad mortgage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29000000 Richard J. MCCarthy mortgage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,000.00 Mary A. -Judd, et. al. mortgage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39350.00 The E4 NVj Sec. 2-107-50, Moody County, South Dakota. -As previously reported to your Board the Mary A. Judd mortgage is of doubtful value, because of the large amount of accumulated taxes against the land which is the security for this mortgage loan Respectfully submitted Burt W. Eaton Wafer E. Dodge A. C. Gooding " 90 The report of the Milk Inspector for the month of March919349 was read, and President, Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. Tho report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court. for the week ending April 2nd919349 showing criminal fines collected 135.409 eencilia- tion court fees received $3.009 court costs charged to Olmsted County $7.15, and fine collected and remitted direct to the State Treasurer %30-00, was read, and President Liddle' referred the same to the City Attorney. The following communication was read, and President Liddle referred the same to the Public Grounds Committee, the City Attorney, and H. 0. Christenson, Supervisor of the Williams properties: "Rochester, Minnesota .April 2, 1934 _ Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota and Simon Stensrud: Gentlemen: On April 19 1932 we, Frank J. Harrington and J.S.Morrison, co-partners doing business as Community Service Station in the City of Rochester, Minnesota, leased from the Olmsted County Oil Company the following described premises in Olmsted County, Minnesota: The north one t)iird (1/3) of lot No. eight (8) , the west ninety-five (95) feet of the south one third (1/3) of lot No. seven (7) , and the most sixty six (66) feet of the south half (1/2)of the --north two-thirds (2/3) of said lot No. seven {7) , all -in block No. ten (10) in the original plat of the -town, now city, of Rochester, subject to the right of the -owners of said property which. is reserved, of ingress and egress over and across -the -said leased premises to the balance of their -said property, at such place or course as the lessor may designate. This property prior to that time had been leased by Frank Williams and Simon Stensrud to the Olmsted County Oil -Company, which said lease expires December 311,1934. The Community Service Stati= hiaa -be:en- in txelusi"ve' possesaion�- of said: premises ever, since April, 1932 and has at all times paid the rent required to be paid. The Community Service Station owns -all -of the buildings, fixtures and equipment on said' Premises and will, of course, pay the personal property taxes thereon. The Community Service Station contemplates extensive additions and Improvements to tbreir business, which will mean the expenditure of a considerable amount of money and which steps they do not desire to take unless 'they _can have some assurance ,from the. City of Rochester, which is one of the present owners of said bu.sIness, and Simon Stenstud, the other owner,_ that an extension of the present lease from December 319 1934 for a_ Period of not_ leas than five years will be granted.. We have built up a good business at our Present location- and -it would be a great loss to us if we were required to vacate these premises at the expira- tion of our Presentlease. We, therefore, ask the City of Rochester and Simon Stensrud to take the necessary steps to extend our present lease for a Period of five years from December 3191934: At the present time we are paying a monthly rental of $100.00 Per month and in this connection it vhatld be borne in mind that this is for the bare ground rental. We understand that buildings covering. more ground than we have leased are renting for less money than we are paying for a ground rental and we ask at this time that the rental for this ground be reduced in comparison with the rents of other Property in the immediate vicinity of this land. 91 We shall be glad to meet with the owners of the property or any committee appointed for that purpose At any time to discuss a new lease and we, ask that this matter receive your very prompt 'attention as it is imperative that we know in what position we are _going to be placed. Very truly yours, Community Service Station J. S. Morrison Frank Harrington." Upon motion by Lemmon second by Amundsen the City Clerk was authorized and directed to secure the necessary assistants and take a voters census of the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Election Districts of the Third Ward for the purpose of changing the precinct lines and that he be e4thorized to secure the necessary assistants for the changing of the registration records after the new precinct lines have been adopted. The City Clerk presented the application forms used by StPaul, Minnesota, in seauping judges and clerks to serve on the election boards, and upon motion by=;Amundsen, second by Fryer, he was authorized and directed to secure the necessary blanks and take applications for instituting that system here. The following appdintment was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of the City of Rochester: I hereby appoint J. W. Anderson as Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Rochester to serve at the pleasure of the Court. Burt Elliott Eaton Judge of Municipal Court . " The following communication was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: "April 2 , 1934 To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of , the City of Rochester, Minn. Gentlemen: Subject to your apProval, I request that my salary for the period April 1, 1934 to April_19 1935s be fixed at $4600.00. This amount to , cover salary of myself and, deputies. One deputy for k.-Perigd of six months, one for three months, ,and one for five months. You will note that this is 91350900 less than the amount allowed this office in 1933. I have completed the cubing of all buildings in the city and will not need an assistant from October 19 1934 to April 11,19359 but will need more help than heretofore, from Xpril 159 1934 to October 1, 1934. I have both real estate and personal property assessments this year. I am mailing out approximately 7000 Money and Credit Blanks, and 4000 Homestead Affidavit Blanks. This will necessitate having an assistant in this office at all times to receive these returns. I prefer to have monthly payments made as follows: 92 f April $477.50- May $612.50- June $592.50- July $46".50- August $487.50- Sept. $387..50 and the period October 1,1934 to April 191935- 0262.50 per month. Respectfully yours, Ralph LaPlant City Assessor." The following cvmm3tt es,1 teporLsand recommendation was read and upon motion by Lemmon second by Fryer it was approved: "April 29 1934 Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gent 1 em en : The Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer report on the matter of removal of curb on 1st Street Southwest and Center Street West, from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue Southwest, and recommend that the curbs now in place be not disturbed until such time as the City of Rochester may direct that the removal of the curbs be made, and the street widened and paved to meet the new curb lines. Fred W. Miller Chairman, Street & Alley Committee. ` Tom Moody Member, Street & Alley Committee. B. Amundsen Member, Street & Alley Committee. C. HO, Armstrong City Engineer." The following division of Inspector's time was read and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file: " W.C. Hoganson, Division of time for P. W. A. Docket No.1473 Mar*, 16 4 hrs: Mar. 17 4 hrs. 4 hrs. Mar. 19 6 hrs: 2 hrs. Mar, 20 4 hrs. 4 hrs. Mar. 21 6 hrb • 2 hrs. Mar. 22 2 hrs. 6 hrs. Mar* 23 3 hrs. 5 hrs. Mar. 24 3 hrs. 4 hrs. Mar. 26 - 8 hrs. Mar. 27 6 hrs. 2 hrs• Mar. 28 6 hrs o 2 hrs. Mix. 29 8 hrs. ` Mar. 30 3 hrs. 5 hrs . , Mar. 31 8 hrs. Total 68 hrs. 40 hrs. Approved for Paym1int .3-31-34 ' C4 H. Armstrong City En gr• " 1 -93 The City Clerk reported that as yet the Rochester Bus Line, Inc. , has not filed their operating statement for the past calendar year of 1933. as required by the Charter and by local ordinance, at which President Liddle referred the matter to the City Attorney. The Following communication was read, and upon motion by Lemmon second by- Amundsen it was referred to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police with power to act: r "CAPITAL EAT SHOP NUMBER 2 304 1st Ave: S. W. . . Phone 3633 " Rochester, Minn. March 309 1934 Mr: Louis J. Claude Chief of Police Rochester, Minnesota Dear Sir: The Capital Eat Shop No. 2 has been in business at the above address for a number of years. To date we have not been favored with any business in our line from the Police Department for furnishing meals to prisoners. We are able to give you the very best of service at,the same prices you are now paying and believe that as tax -payers we are entitled to a share of this business. We would .also advise that at the present time we are tenants of the City of Rochester paying $125*00 per .month rent for the space -we are occupying as its tenant ..and we feel that we are not asking too much to be allowed this business for a time. Trgsting that, you will give this matter your prompt consideration, we remains. • Very truly yours, Capital Eat Shop No .2 George Barbes. " Upon motion by 1=1ndsenp second by L•emmnon, the Chair was requested to appoint a, Council member on the Band Committee and President Liddle accordingly appointed Alderman Moody to serve on the Band Committee. The following eettastes prepared by the City Engineer were read, d President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on. file: • " Rochester, Minn. • April 29 19340 Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gentlemen: I herewith report Partial Estimate No. 3 in favo r of C. C.Pagenhart II Ind., and M.E.Souther, Inc. Contractors for construction of steel and concrete bridge in 4th Street Southeast, P.W.A. Project No.14730 I Dry Earth excavation, 450 cu. yds. @ .80 per cu. yd: 360 00 Solid rock excavation, 13718 cu yds. 0 $6.00 per cu.yd. 689.00 Temporary Foot bridge in place, complete 450,00 Removal, of old abutments $300.'00 s 90% complete 270.00 RemoviAg old steel structure, 500.00 'i Class "A" Concrete in place, 1 61.2 cu. yds. @ $17.00 per ea, yd.------------------------------------ 2740.40 i Reinforcing bars in pLaoe, 5034.00# @ $435 per # 176.19 $ 5185.59 Increase of lump sum contract above estimate, add 11.46% 694.26 Reinforcing bars, 36298# @ $.025 per # 907.46 Screened send, 35 cu.yds. @ -16-50' per cu. yd---------------------------------- 52.50 Crushed rock, 40 cu. yds. @ $1.80 per cu*' y,d: 72:00 - 1031.95 $ 6811.80 Less 16% 1021..77 Less Estimate Nosl 884-400 Bess Estimate No.2 - 245503: 4360.80 - Reported as payable to contractor as Partial Estimate No-3 2461.00 Respectfully, C H. Armstrong City Engineer. " "Rochester, Minn. April 29 1934 Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gent 1 em en: I herewith submit Partial Estimate No.3 in favor of C. C. Pagenhart Inds & M:E.Southep, Inc:; for construction of steel and concrete bridge in 14th Street Northwest, PVW.A:Project No:1473. Channel earth excavation, 380 cu. yds. @ .30 per cu. yd. 114,600 Dry earth excavation, 186 cus yds. @ :40 -par cu. yds. 74.40 Wet earth excavation 137 cu.yds. @ $1.00 per cu. yd. 137.00 Rock excavation, 67 cu. yds: @ $5.00 per cu. yd. 335.00 Class "C" Concrete, 5*91 cu. yds. @ $11.00 " cu. " 65.01 Class "A" Concrete, 215s83 cu.yds. @ $1600 per " " 3453.28 Plan Piling 180. lin ft. @ $0.50 per ft. 90400 Reinforcing bars, 1144540 # @ 035 per # 400.57 $ 4669,26 Increase lum sum contract above estimate of cost 1945 %------------------------------------------------- 917.50 $ 5586.76 MAT ERI A -AT -SITE: - Reinforcing Bars, 8420# @ 025 per # $ 210.50 Structural Steels 89638# @ 43 per # 2689.14 Winona Wo.shed sand, 50 ton @ $1.50 per tong.� - 75:00 2974:64 Gross Estimate $ . 8561040 Less 15% $ 1284421 Less Estimate No. 1 158007 Less Estimate Noi 2 ,j, 1 44:31 d708.59 Reported as payable to Contractors, .as. Partial Estimate No.3 $ 3852.81 Respectfully C._ H. Armst ron g City Engineer. " .95 I n I " Rochester, Minn. April 2, 1934. Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gent 1 emen: I herewith submit Partial Estimate No. 1 in favor ofChristenson Contractors, Incorporated, for construction of Sanitary Sewer in Broadway Street, North and South, from 4th Street North to 3rd Street South, P.W.A. Project No.1473. 338 ft. of 27" pipe in trench @ $4.50 per ft. $ 1521.00 1. manhole complete 100400 80 ft. of 4" outer concrete shell @ 1.20 per ft. 961,00 1717400 Increase 24.52%9 lump sum contract above original estimate 421.01 MATERIAL AT SITE: 100 ft. of 27" concrete pipe @ $2.00 270 sacks Portland cement @ 60 per sk. 7 manhole covers and rings @ $10.00 75 ladder steps @ 40 cts. each Less 15% $ 200.00 162000' 70.00 30.00 .462.00 $ 2600.01 390,00 Reported as payable to contractors, 49 Partial Estimate Noel $ 2210.01 Respectfully, C . Hi Armstrong City Engineer. " " Rochester, Minn. April 29 1934- Hon. Mayor & Common Council Gent 1 emen: I herewith submit Partial Estimate No. 1 in favor of C.G:Fraser & L.M.Feller, Contractors, for construction of Sanitary Sewer in 3-td Street and 3rd Avenue Southeast, from Broadway South, to 4th Street Southeast, P.W.A. Project No.1473. 140 cu. yds. solid rock excavation @ $5.00 per cue yd. 23 ft. 15" pipe in trench @ $1e60 per ft. 160 ft. of two 8" cast iron siphons in place @ $514 per ft Increase of lump sum contract over original estimate of cost, 2334p 80 ft. 8" C.I.P. @ $1.32 per ft. 412 ft. 15" vitrified clay pipe @ 470 per ft . ------------------------- 10 pc's 6" on 15" "Y" branches @ $3.50 each 100 sax Portland cement @ 060 per sk. $ 105.60 288.40 $ 700.00 36.80 896.00 $ 1632.80 381.09- $ 2013,89 35.00 60.00 489.00 Gross $ 2502.89 Less 15% 375.43 Reported as payable to contractors as Partial Estimate Noel $ 2127:46 Respectfully, C. H. Armstrong " City Engineer. I 96 1 The City Engineer Presented a blue print of the abut- ril ment changes proposed for the Fourth Street Southeast Bridge over the W , Zumbro River and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file. i Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating K. $1021.25 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to MarglLi6t/k.ennedy for' th-e April lst91934 maturity of certificate of -indebtedness No.59 and i interest thereon, 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 $245100 from P.W.ADocket Noi1473 Fund and, ordering payment made to C.C. Pagenhart and M.E.$outher, Inc., for payment of partial Estimate Ao.3 on construction of a Bridge on Fourth Stteet Southeast over the Zumbro River, under Job 18059 which was read. Upon motion by Amundsen, second by Miller, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, Presi- dent Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted: Alderman Lemmon introduced a resolution appropriating 03852481 from the NIFIA: Dbek6VTN8Y:2473 Fund and ordering payment made to C4 CO Pagenhart and M.E. Souther, Inc . , for partial estimate No .3 on contract f or the construction of a bridge on Fourteenth Street Northwest over Cascade Creek, under Job 1806, 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 and adopted. Alderman Miller introduced a resolution appropriating $2210.01 from the P.W. A. Do cket #1473 Fund and ordering payment made to Christenson Contractors, Inc., for payment of partial estimate No.l on contract for the construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in Broadway Street North and South from Fourth Street Northeast to Third Street Southeast, under Job 18079which was read. ;. Upon motion by Lemmon second by _Pryer that the said i 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 $P,127.46 from the P.W.A.Docket #1473 Fund and ordering payment made to C.G. Fraser and L.M.Feller for payment of partial estimate No:l on contract for construction of siphon section of trunk line sanitary sewer in parts of Third Btreet Southeast and Third Avenue Southeast, under Job 18099which was read. ,k 97 Upon motion by Moody second by Green that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Green introduced the following resolution$which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Ro chest er, Minnesota: i That the Rochester Post -Bulletin be and the said newspaper is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, for and during the ensuing offi ci al year, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute a contract in accordance with their Pro Po sal of April 2nd,193 ." Upon motion by Amundsen second by Miller that the said resolutio be adopted as read, axed all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution granting public dance permit to A. G. Berndt for the Woodman Hall, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 2"-Ith, and May 5th, 1934, and fixing the fee at $15.009 which was read. Upon motion by Moody, 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. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution granting pubrlic dance permit to the Olmsted County Farmer Labor Club for the Armory April 7th,1934, and fixing the fee at $3.009which was read. Upon motion byl6_dmmoA second by 09dy 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 Lemmon introduced the following resolution, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the Cuty of Ro chest er, esota: I That the Honorable E. J. Pearlove, State Comptroller of the State of Minnesota, be and he is hereby requested to make an examination of the boobs and ' �Ilrecords of the City :;f Rochester, Minnesota, for and during the period April lst91932 I�o March 31919349 and Be it fu rt her resolved by the said Common Council: That the City Clerk of said City is hereby directed to furnish the said Comptroller with a certified copy of this resolution and make respectful request that this examination be made." Upon motion by Moody second by Fryer that the said resolution be pted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said esolution duly passed and adopted. Upon motion by Moody second by Fryer the Common Council adjourned 0 7:30 o'clock P.M., April 2nd91934. City Clerk. 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, at 71'30 o' clock P.M. , on. April 2nd91934. Meeting called to order by President 16iddle. Roll Call. Present: Liddle, Amundsen, Fryer, Green, Lemmon, Miller, Moody. Absent:_ None. B.he Following applications for Off Sale licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors .were read, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer licenses were granted: John A. Leiferman, 417 Third Avenue Southeast; Max Rubin, 308 Broadway- Street South. The following applications for On Sale and Off Sale licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors, were read, and upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen licenses were granted: The Kahler Corporation, 20 Second Avenue Southwest; Mrs. Ione Anton, 327 Broadway St, So.; Fred Oesterreich, 322 Broadway Street South; Kahler Corporation (On Sale only) 105 First Avenue Southwest. The application of John A. Leif erman for a soft drink license at 417 Third Avenue Southeast was read, and upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer license was granted. Informal order was given that a resolution be prepared transferring the balance of funds in the Musical Entertainment Fund to the General Fund, thereby preparing that the 1934 band expenses shall be by temporary transfer from the General Fund to the Band Pund and by certificate of indebtedness issued in anticipation of taxes to be collected in 1935. A copy of the constitution and by-laws of the Rochester Municipal Band was laid before the Common Council and upon motion by Miller second by Amundsen it was referred to the Band Committee. Upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer it was ordered that an ordinance amendment be prepared providing for four additional Firemen for duty in the Fire Department of said City. Upon motion by Miller,second by Amundsen it was ordered that proceedings be prepared for the addition of five 1Pdt1k61Men for duty in the Police Department lead for the promotion , of one of the present Aatrolmen to the rank of Captain. Upon motion by Fr.*er, second by Miller it was ordered that proceedings be prepared providing for the office of Second Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds. Upon motion by Miller, second by Amundsen, the matter of fixing t#e City wage scale, as provided for in Ordinance No.415, and the possible amendment of the said Ordinance No.415, be adjourned and continued to 7:30 o'clock P.M. , on April 9th,1934. Upon motion by Miller second by Amundsen the City Clerk was authorized and directed to provide for the printing --of 1000 City Government booklets. Alderman Moody introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the per year City Clerk at $2997.00/ which was read. Upon motion by Miller second 'by Moody th6t,-:the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Prior to the adoption of this resolution, the City Clerk asked that the salary of the City Engineer and City Clerk be adjusted so that the same are more equitable, in that at the present time the City Engineer is drawing $47.25 more per month than the City Clerk or a total -of $567.00 more per year. Alderman Moody introduced the following resolution,which was r "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salary and compensation of the City Clerk's Stenographer for the City of Rochester, Minnesota, be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum of $13540 per month beginning April 2nd919349 and continuing for and during the ensuing official year; the said City Clerk's Stenographer to hold office with the appointment and approval of the City Clerk of said City. The duties of the said City Clerk's Stenographer are hereby declared to be such stenographic and clerical duties as are and may be necessary in the office of the City Clerk of said City, and such other stenographic and clerical work as mpy be required by other officials in the official correspondence connected with their offices, provided that such do not interfere with his or her duties in the City Clerk's office. Said salary and compensation as aforesaid shall be payable semi- monthly; one-half of said monthly salary and compensation being payable on the 16th day and the balance thereof on the last day Bf each calendar month during the ensuing official year. " Upon motion by Moody second by Lemmon that the said assolution adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the sail solution duly passed and adopted. Prior to the adoption of this' resolution and in the discussion •ld,tive to the Fixtrig,:Yof the City Engineer's Private Secretary's salary, wherein it as proposed that the salary for that office be raised from $108.00 per month to 115.00 per month, the City Clerk asked that, in that case, the salary of his first enographer be raised from $135.00 per month to $140.00 per month. Alderman Moody introduced the following resolution, which was rea4: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Ro wester, esota: That the salary and compensation of the Second City Clerk's Steno rapher fo r the City of Rochester, Minnesota, be and the same is hereby fixed at the um of $85.00 per month during the ensuing official year; the said Second City Clerk's 100 Stenographer to hold office with the appointments and approval of the City Clerk of said City. The duties of the said Second City Clerk's Stenographer are hereby declared to be such stenographic and clerical duties as are and may. be necessary in the office of the City Clerk of said City, and such other .stenographic and clerical work as may be required by other officials in the official correspondance connected with their offices, provided that such do not interfere with his or her duties in the City Clerk's Office. Said salary and compensation as aforesaid shall be payable seam -monthly; one-half of said monthly salary and compensation being payable on the 16th day and the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official year: " Upon motion by Green second by Fryer 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 the following resolution, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salary and compensation of the City Engineer's Private Secretary for the City of Rochester, Minnesota, be and .the same is hereby.fixed at the sum.of $108.00 per month beginning April 2nd, 1934, and continuing for and during the ensuing official year; the said Engineer's Private Secretary to hold office with the appointmert of the City Engineer of said City. The duties of the said Engineer's Private Secretary are declared to be such stenographic and clerical duties as are and may be necessary in the office of the City Engineer of said City, and such other officials in the official correspondence connected with their offices, provided that such do not interfere with his or her duties in the City Engineer's office. Said salary and compensation as aforesaid shall be. payable semi-monthly; Once -half of said monthly salary and compensation being, payable on the 16th day acid -the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official year. " Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and allvoting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted: Alderman Fryer introduced the following resolution, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salary and compensation of the following officials of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereinafter named be and the same are hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows, during the ensuing official year: City Attorney, $ 1881.00 per year; City Engineer, $ 3564:00 per -year; Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector, $ 1500.00 per year; City Treasurer, $ 900,00 per y ear; City Weig%naster - $ 780:00 per year; Custodian of the City Hall, $ 1200.00 per year; Ass't. Custodian of City Hall, 1140.00 per year; First As si, st ant City Engineer, $ 1795.50 per y ear; he to furnish the use of a privately owned automobile, except the City to f' furnish the gasoline. The said salaries and compensations shall be paid from the General Fund semi-monthly; one-half of the monthly salary and compensa- tion being payable on the 16th day and the balance thereof on the last day of 101 each calendar month during the ensuing official year." Upon motion by Lemmon second -by Fryer that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. read: Minnesota: Alderman Miller introduced the following resolution, which was E "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, That th6'salary and compensation of the City Assessor of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, and the Deputy Assessor of said City, the same to cover the salary and compensation of both the Assessor and such deputies as may be appointed by the Assessor upon the approval of the Common Council of said City, be and the same is hereby fixed and allowed at the total sum of $4600eOO per year for the said officers; said salary and compensation to be paid $477.50 April 301, 1934, May 3191934 $612.50; June 30, 1934 $592.50; $467.50 July 31,1934; $437.50 August 3191934; $387.50 Sept. 29, 1934; and $262.50 per month for each of the months of October 1934 to March 19351, inclusive. The Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer and make p eyment s accordingly*" Upon motion by Amundsen 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 Miller introduced the following resolution, which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salary .and compensation of the following members of the Police Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereinafter named be and the same ar hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows during the ensuing official year; Chief of Police $ 2220.00 per year; Police.Captains, each, $ 1620.00 per year; Social Welfare Worker,- $ 1512.00 per year; Patrolman, with former service, each, 5p 1512.00 per year; Patrolmen, with original appointment, each, 1500.00 per year; Jail Guards, each, $ 756.00 per year; The said salaries and compensations shall be paid from the General Fund of said City semi-monthly; one-half of the monthly salary and compensa- tion being payable on the sixteenth day of the month and the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official year. " lQpon motion by Miller second by Green 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 Green introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the yearly salary and compensation of the following members and positions of the Fire Department of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereinafte3 named, be and the same is hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows, during the ensuiz official year; Chief of Fire Department, $ 2693,25 Ass't• Chiefs of Fire Department, each, $ 1757.70 Drivers of Pumping Motor, each, $ 1644.30 Drivers of International Combination Truck, each,$ 1644.30 Drivers of. Aerial Truck, each, $ 1644.30 Drivers of Cadillac, each, 1644.30 Regular Fi rem en, each, 15&7.60 Mechanic and Driver of PLunping Motor, each, $ 1871.10 Sapt. of Fire Alarm System, $ 113.40 Drivers of Pirsch Combination Truck, each, 1644030 Provided, that all Firemen appointed who have not had previous expreience as Firemen shall receive a salary and compensation in the sum of $1360.80 per year. Said salary and compensation shall be paid from the Fire Protection Fund, semi-monthly; one-half of the monthly salary and compensation being payable on the 16t'i day and the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official year. " (I Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, Presi- dent Liddle dedlardd the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Lemon introduced the f o llow jngr - resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the salaries and compensations of the following officials of. the City of Rohhester, Minnesota, hereinafter named, be and the same are hereby fixed, set, and allowed as follows during the ensuing official year; I Health Officer $3600.00 per year; I Public Health Nurse, $1682.00 per year, she to furnish a Privately owned automobile for use in her official duties, which said automobile shall be furnished and operated at herrexpense; . i Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds $1080.00 per year; The said salaries and compensations shall be paid from the General Fund Of said City semi-mont rly; one-half of the monthly salary and compensation being payable on the sixteenth day of each month, and the balance thereof on the last day of each calendar month during the ensuing official year. " Upon motion by Lemmon 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 Miller intro du ced a resolution fixing the salary of the Milk Inspector at $1795.10 per year, he to furnish privately owned i automobile for use in his official duties; which said automobile shall be furnished and operated at his expense, which was read% 11 Upon motion by Moody, second by Amundsen, that the said resolution be adopted as. read,and all voting in favor thereof, Presi- i I dent Liddle declared the said resolution duly -passed and adopted. Alderman Green introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Visiting Nurse at $1682#00 per year, she to furnish privately ' t owned automobile for use in her official duties, which said automobile shall be ,furnished and operated at her expense, which was read. 1_03 Upon motion b Amundsen second b Green 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. Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Sanitary Inspector at $1242.00 per year, payable $621.00 from the General Fund and $621.00 from the City Farm Fund, he to furnish privately owned automobile for use in his official duties, which said automobile shall be furnished and operated at his expense, 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 and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Health Office Stenographer at $108040 per year, payable $540.00 from the. General Fund and $640.00 from the City Palm Fund, which was read. Upon motion by Lemmon second by Fryer 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 Green introduced the following resolution,which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: { That the wages of the three operators to be employed by the City Engineer for the operation of the local Sewage Disposal Plant be and the said wages are hereby fixed at the sum of $1728000 per year for the Chief Operator, and $1512.00 per year for each of the Assistant Operators, during the period ending on the Second (Monday in April, 1935. Be it further resolved 'by the said Common Council: That the said wages during the above mentioned period shall be payable from the Sewer Fund in semi-monthly installmenus, one-half of the monthly rate, the first one-half thereof lbeing due and payable on the 16th day of each month during the above mentioned period I and the last half thereof being due on the last day of each month during the above i I 7ent ioned period: I ! The Mayor and City Clerk of said City being hereby authorized i Land directed to draw warrants from the Sewer Fund on the City Treasurer and make pay- ants accordingly; the said salaries to commence effective with the employment of the My Engineer of the above mentioned operators which said employ ment yment shall continue ��►t the pleawure of the said City Engineer." Upon motion by Fryer second, by Amundsen that the said resolution e adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the id resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Len= n introduced the following resolution, which was ad: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, innesota: 11 That the salary and compensation of the Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Rochester, Minnesota, is hereby fixed at the sum of. ; $2000.00 pox y6ar,,fori.the ensuing term of office, payable from the General Fund of said City, provid however, that the sum of $10.00 per day shall be deducted from the said salary and com- ,j ed �104 pensation and paid to the Special Municipal Judge for each day when he is acting as Municipal Judge, said salary and compensation to he paid in monthly installments on the last day of each month during the ensuing term of office." Upon motion by M1,119v second by Lemon 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 Lemmon introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Clerk of the Municipal Court at w1350.00 per year,which was read. Upon motion by Amundsen second by Fryer that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, Presi- dent Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of members of the Board of Health at $25.00 per year each,which ' was read. Upon motion by Fryer second by green that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President li 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 City Scavenger of said City, during the ensuing official year, shall be allowed to charge not to exceed $$6.00 per cubic yard for the first yard removed in the cleaning of vaults and cess- pools, and 9400 for the next cubic yard, and each additional yard removed, and the minimum charge allowed to be made for each vault or cesspool is hereby fixed to be $2.00 . " Upon motion by Green second by. Fryer that the said - resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President ,I 4 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 salary and compensation of the Custodian of the Williams Apartment Building, is hereby fixed at the mu.:- of .1480.00 per year payable from the Frank E. Williams Estate Fund off said City, the said salary and compensation to be payable semi-monthly, one-half of the monthly salary and compensation being payable on the 16th day, and the balance thereof ,on the last day of each calendar month, during the ensuing official year; the said salary and compensation to include the use and occupancy of a room in the said Williams Apartment Building; his duties to be the ordinary duties of an apartment house janitor." Upon motion by Amundsen 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. 105 Alderman Fryer introduced the following resolution which was read: "Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: .That the City Engineer of said City be, and he is hereby author- iied to employ Walter C. Hogenson as an inspector for the City of Rochest er,Minnesota on Projects under P.W.A.Docket Number 14739 at a salary of $156.00 per month, effecti April 9th919349 to not later than June lst,1934, subject to completion of duties. Be it further resolved by the said Common Council: That the Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the said salary in semi-monthly installments of the monthly rate on the 16th day and the last day of each month during the period abo me nt ion ed , whi h payments shall be made from the P . W* A. Docket Number 1473 Fund of s a, City.only after the City Engineer of said City has certified to a distribution of the services rendered during the one-half of the month for which payment is to be made I.E. the payments for inspection services must be distributed to the projects upon which the inspection services were rendered. " Upon motion by Miller second by Fryer that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 8pon motion by Miller second by Amundsen, the Common Council adjourned to 7: 30 o'clock P:M. , on April 9th,1934. o o e City Clerk. a ►e ►e .d