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�4inutqs o f a re`g�ular meeting of the Common Council of the
City of. P.ocl}ester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers, in the City
Hall .t-ci -:e.:i.d on Pebruary 7th,1938.
President Liddle called the meeting to order at 2:00. o'clock
P.M. , the following. members beuig present: Liddle, Amundsen, Pryer, Green
L emmon, iftoody, Richman.. Absent: None
Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen the minutes of the meeting
of January 17th, were approved:
' This being the time fixed for receiving and opening bids for
the purchase o .910,,000.00 2-2-c,4 Permanent Improvement Revolting Fund Bonds,
the following bids were received and opened at, this time:
Paine Webber & Company 1092400-00;
Union National Bank, Rochester jAinnesota 4' 10,137.00;
Sinking Fund Commissioners, City of Rochester, $10,071.60.
President Liddle referred the above bids to the City Attorney for
recommendation as to the legality of the bids..
President Liddle announced this as being the time set for .a hear-
ing on the recorinendation of the Board of Zoning on the application of
Kris Nielson, asking -at the north half of the north 963.07 feet of that
part of Outlot 59 Northern Addition, which lies east of the road, be
changed from a residential to an industrial district.
Mr. Joe Strief, representing the property owners in the near
gicinity and Wm. Schacht representing Kris Nielson, the petitioner, each
reviewed the proceedings which had been before the Zbhing Board:
Mr. A.R.Zick also spoke in favor of the proposed change.
Alderman Amundsen introduced the following ordinance which was
giver_ its first reading:
"An ordinance emending an ordinance entitled "An ordinance for
the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general
welfare by reggmlating the use of land, the location, size, .use and heir;hth
of buildings and the arrangement of building on lots and the density of'.
population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with
a comprehensive plan."
The Common Council of the City of Rochester do ordain:
Section 1. That Section_ two (2) of an ordinance entitled '-An
Ordinance for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience,
and. general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size,
use and height of buildings and the arrangement of building on lots and
the density of population within the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
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laccordar_ce with a comprehensive plan' , be and the `)pame' i s hereby. amended by adding t
the paragraph, described as . Northern Addition contained in the Commercial District o
Se6tion Two (2) , the following description, to -wit: North half (g) of the North
Nine hundred sixty three and ..seven one -hundredths (963.07) feet of that part of Out
Lot Five (5) of Northern Addition'to the Town, now City of Rochester, Olmsted
County, Minnesota, which lies east of the road"
A committee .representing the painters union was before the Council
regarding the City of Rochester employing -licensed painters.
;. On motion by Amundsen second by. Fryer, President Liddle was requested t
appoint a committee to confer with the �. pp painter's union regarding said matter. Presi-
dent Liddle accordingly. appointed Aldermen Amundsen, Fryer, Green and Moody, the
City Engineer, the Chief of Police and the City Attorney.
The report of the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
January 24th showing criminal fines and costs collected 0117.809 civil fees received
$3 85, conciliation court fees received $13451 for the week ending January 31st,
showing criminal fines and costs collected %1112 00, civil fees received $9.709
conciliation court fees received 910,009 and th-eck from Olmsted County $211V'30; for th
week ending February 7th,showing,criminal fines and costs collected $64.40, civil
fees received $3.855 and conciliation court fees received $'1.50, were each separat
read, and having been previously approved by the City Attorney, President Liddle
II ordered that the same he placed on file:
The report of the City Engineer for the month of January showing
disbursements for labor from the General Fund $106 34, from the Street and Alley
Fund $15560-379 and from the Sewer Fund $1540461, was read, ,and President Liddle
ordered that the same be placed on file.,
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The report of the Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector for the
• j month of January, showing building permits issued ,$34.00, electrical permits 'ti12.75
and plumbing permits $29:259 was read, and President Liddle referred the same to
the Finance Committee.
A communication from Peter S. Mackey, Secretary of the Firemen' s
Relief Association, requesting the approval of a first mortgage loan of $1,000.00
on the home of Charles W. Smart, at 703 Ninth Avenue Southeast, was read, and
President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee.
A communication from Dr. TeB.Magath, City Health Officer, regarding th
situation of trailers.and eating places in'the City and requesting that a committee
from the Council be appointed to meet with representatives of the Board of _Tiealth
and welfare was read, and President Liddle accordingly appointed.Aldermen Richman
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Building Inspector,
and L emmon, A. F. B enik e/ andI.L. Eckhol dt , City Attorney, as such committee.
A request from the City Engineer for an appropriation of 03,000.00
from the Street and Alley Fund and $1,000.00 from the Sewer Fund, for use cf
the Street and Alley Committee, was read, and President Liddle ordered that
the same be placed on file.
The surety bond of Wm., Co Fraser 7,c Son in tithe sum of $13,000.00
with the United St -.motes Guarantee Company as surety covering their contract
II for the construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in Sixth Street South-
west from Broadway Street South to the Fourth Avenue Southwest sewage
lift station,was read_, and on motion by Lemmon second by Moody, the bond
wwas .accepted, the surety thereon approved, and it was ordered that the
same be placed on file.
Stipulation of dismissal and the release of all damages in the
case of Geo: A.Penton against the City of Rochester was read, and President
Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file:
A statistacal report of the Rochester Public Library was
read, and President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file:
The application of the Foster Mrachek Electric Company for an
electrician's license was read, and on motion by Moody second by Richman,
the license was granted and the City Clerk instructed to issue the said
license upon the filing of a surety bond covering the said license4
Applications signed by Cleo Daniels, Lawton Leigh Leon€a.rd, Ossar
Janda, and Wm. •F. Daly, for•drivers licenses were each separately
ead, and on motion by Richman second by Amundsen, licenses were granteds
The following communication was read, and President Liddle
ordered thc:t the same be placed on file:
"TO THE COW -ON COUNCIL AAD TFLE BOARD OF PARK
C0151ISSIONERS OF T'IE CITY 011 ROCUESTER:-
We have long recognized the fact that one of the urgent needs of our
city is a public auditorium of sueh design and site as adequately to meet
many civic requirements.
The existing contract between Mayo Properties Association and the City
of Rochester and the Library Board of the City of Rochester provides that
money received from the sale of the old library property shall be applied
toward the construction of an auditorium.
To . accomplish this. objective .in the immediate future and provided
the above fund is now made avai101e for this purpose, we offer to construct
cnd to equip on the site hereafter mentioned a- suitable building sufficient
in size to meet public needs for many years, to supply the additional funds
necessary for such construction and equipment, and when the building is
completed, to transfer it as a gift to the City of Rochester;
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We believe that with such a building properly eGuipped for cultural,
social and recreational. purposes, facilities now lacking in our city will be pro-
vided and many conventions, meetings, public gatherings and athletic contests from
a wide territory will be brought to Rochester and that theatrical, musical and other
civic functions will be induced to come here. Such a building might be used .for
many activities, at the public schools of Rochester to supplement school facilities,
although it would not be a substitute for adequate assembly quarters and needed cla s
rooms for our splendid educational system.
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We are making this proposal at this time because many in this city are
unemployed due to general business conditions. The construction of a building of
the size contemplated would furnish employment to a lame number of men.
We also feel that for proper development of the city and the benefit, of
its citizens, such a building is an immediate necessity and sculd be erected and
put to use as soon as practicable'
Such a gathering place'should be close to the center of the city and
easily accessible, with convenient parking space in the:vicinity.
After full consideration, we have reached the conclusion that the most
desirable location is in Mayo Park at or. near the location shown by the attached
plat.
The building so to be erected shall be known as and called 'kfayo Civic
Auditorium" and shall become & part of the park property' of this city:
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We do not wish to impose any conditions upon the use of this building
as conditions imposed today might be unsuitable and onerous tomorrow, but it is out
wish that the :charges which may be made for the` use thereof shall be only such as
are necessary for maintenance and operation and the creation of a fund sufficient t
keep it in first class repair.
Should this proposal be accepted, we will at once have plans and
specifications prepared in order that the work may be commenced as soon as possible
Dated January 31, 1936
Charles H. Mayo
MAYO PROPERITIES ASSOCIATION
By W. J. Mayo, Chairman
H. J. Harwick, Secretary."
Alderman Amundsen introduced the resolution, which was read:
"WI?1�ZEAS, Dr: Charles He" Mayo and Mayo Properties Association in
written communication to the Common" Council and the Board of Park Commissioners of
the city of Rochester have offered to construct and equip a pivic auditorium in
Mayo Park.and pay the entire cost thereof over Uhd above the amount which may be
realized from the sale of Lot 5 and the east 36 feet of Lot 6, Block 1S, Original
Plat, which is known as the old library property, and when completed, to present
the same to the City of Rochester to become.a part of the park property thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved that said proposal be, and the same is
hereby, accepted and that the board of park commissioner's, be, and they hereby are
requested and authorized to accept the same and take such other action in regard
thereto as may be necessary or conveni-ent to carry the same into effect;
Be it further resolved that said building be known as and called
"Mayo Civic Auditorium".
Be it further resolved that, upon the sale. of the old library property
the proceeds thereof be placed in a special fund to be knawn as the "auditorium
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fund" to be paid to Mayo Properties Associartion upon the certificate of
Ellerbe &. Co. , architects of said building, that..the labor,performed and
materials supplied for such building are qqual to the amount of .such fund."
Up n motion by Green second by Richman, 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 Fryer introduced the following resolution, which was
r ead:
"WHEREAS, Dr. Charles IT. Mayo and Mayo Properties Association have
offered to erect and e uip an auditorium in Maro Park and present it to
the City of Rochester as a part of its park property;.
"N07-1 TH'.tI?EFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City
of Rochester, that, in behalf of the City of•Rochester and its residents,
we express to the donors our great appreciation of their generous gift
which again evidences the great interest whichtheY have alwEz-.;-s i ir.Lken in
011... ccr muni ty , heir eagerness to' be of service to _ it, and their love and
affection for it;
Words are inadequate to fully express the esteem in which we hold . [r1
both,'Dr. C'Qarley' and'Dr. Will', not for their many generosities, but.
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because of their outstanding example of civic minded and true citizens in
the best s4nse of the word.
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While we could say much more, we feel that they will fully poli
understand our sentiments towards them and again we extend to them the =
thanks of a greatful community..'
Be it further resolved, that certified copies of'this resolution
be delivered to Dr. C'Oarles He Mayo and Dr. Ift. J. Mayo, and the Mayo
Properties Association."
Upon motion by Moody second by Pryer, that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted:
A copy of a resolution passed and adopted by the Board of Park
Commuissioners of the City of Rochester, accepting the* proposal of
Dr. Charles H. Mayo and the Mayo Properties Association, to construct
and equip an.auditorium in Mayo. Park, . was read, and President Liddle
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ordered that the same be placed on file.
The City Engineer submitted an estimate in the sum of 01895e83
in favor of Wm. C. Fraser & Son, for 85't, of the cost of material on hand,
and work completed on the construction of a sanitary -sewer trunk line
sewer in Sixth Street Southwest.
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The Finance Committee of the Common Council submitted a communica-
tion in writing; recoiwnending that a loan of $1 0OU4,00 be made by the
Rochester Firemen's Relief Association to Charles T. mart on his home
at 703 Ninth Avenue Southeast.
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Upon motion by. Green second by Amundsen the report of the Finance
Committee was approved.
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The following ..communication, from the off Sala liquor dealers of the
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City of Rochester, was read, and President Liddle referred the matter to the
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City Attorney:
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"Rochester, Minnesota,
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January 26, 1936.
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To the Honorable Mayor,
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and City Council
Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
We, the Off Sale liquor dealers of Rochester, ask you to reduce
our bond requirements to one thousand dollars. The State requires a minimum
bond of three thousand dollars for On Sale dealers, with a maximum of five
thousand dollars, and one thousand minimum, three thousand maximum for Off Sale
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stores. The Off Sale dealers in Rochester are bonded under the maximum, while t
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on sale dealers the latalmimu dquir:ementsi.of.: ,the State e The monies for these
bonds goes out of town- the ' City of Rochester does not benefit. We hope you
will see fit to reduce our bonds before April first:
Joe Wallace Christ Margellos Hazel "Kitzmc,n
Emanuel Kostakes Robert Kennedy Leo A. Huey
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R.M. Graen "
II The City Attorney submitted the following opinion regarding the
proposals for the purchase of .jlO tOOO,0O Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds
which had been submitted:
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Honorable Mayor and Common Council,
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City of Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen,
The matter of the bids for the sale of $10,000,00 Permanent Improvemenu
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Revolving Fund Bonds has been submitted -to the undersigned for examination
and recommendations,
Upon examination of the bids I find one bid by Paine, Webber & ComyDany
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wherein they offer to pay in addition to the principal the sum of 010( 00.OQd
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and accrued interest and in -addition thereto $240.00. This bid is made upon
condition, among other things, that all of the taxable property in the City of
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Rochester ,�e subdect to a levy of an unlimited tax to pay the principal and
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interest on these bonds when due:
In accordance with the Charter of the City of Rochester these bonds were
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issued under authority given in Section 16,B, sub -division 5, of our Charter an
they are parable from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund or, if on
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account of non-payment of assessments there shall not be sufficient monies in
such Fund, to pay them then from the General Fund. The payment of these bonds
is not within the terms of the proposal of Paine, Webber & Company and for tha
reason I recommend that their .bid be not considered:
I find one bid made by the Union National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota,
wherein they agree to purchase said bonds on a basis of two percent (2%) yield
or a two percent (2%) interest. I find, also, a bid from the Sinking Fund
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Vommissioners of the City of.Rochester, wherein they agreeto pur-
chase said bonds and pay a premium therefor of %871.801 together
with accrued interest.
The bid by the Union National Pank is the low bid, complies
with all conditions, and I recommend that, its bid be accepted: '
Very res ectfully yours,
Irving L..Ec4holdt,
City Aj;torney. "
Alderman Lemmon introduced the following resolution$which was '
r ead:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
That the bid and proposal of the Union National rank of Rochester,
Minnesota, for the purchase of $10;000.00 .Rochester ,2�1-% Permanent
Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, at par, a premium of $137.00, and
accrued interest from date of bonds to date of delivery, be and the said
bid and proposal is hereby accepted."
Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen,that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
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declared the said.resolution duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody, the City Clerk was
authorized to return the certified check which accompanied the proposal
of Paine, Webber & Company.
Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating U20000 froll
the General Fund and ordering payment made to Christensen x Ronken, for
services in District and Supreme Court in Campion vs. City of Rochester,
which was read.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Lemmon 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 $212.60 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the. Jrensen Tardware
Company, for floor enamel, park bench green, etc. furnished during
Januesy,19.389which was read;
Upon motion by Green 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 Lemmon introduced a resolution appropriating $320.85
from the General Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester,
Steam Heating Dept. , for steam heat furnished at the. City t-all,which was
read.
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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 L emmon. introduced a resolution appropriating $362055 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Sanitary Company, for
labor and materials for soldier Field Clubhouse, which was read:
Upon motion by Lemon second by Richman 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 a resolution appropriating $403:44 from the
Street and Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 289
for gasoline furnished from the City Filling Station,which was read
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 a resolution appropriating44241
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the Park Improvement Fund and,ordering payment made to the Fullerton Lumber
Company, for lumber, insulite, cement, etc-9 for Soldier Field Clubhouse,
which was read:
Upon motion by Amundsen 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 Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $470:17 from the
Street and Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Street and Alley Fund, for
Use of equipment during January,1938,which was read:
Upon motion by Green second by Lemmon,that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and_all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted4
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $75139 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust Fund, for
payrolls for labor during the half month ending January 3191938,which was read.
Upon motion by Richman second by Lemmon that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the
said r_esclution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Richman introduced a resolution appropriating $1895,083
from the Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Wm C. Fraser & Son,
for estimate No.l on contract for construction of trunk line sanitary
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Sixth Street Southwest, 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 Richman introduced a resolution appropriating $2730.55
from the General Fund and ordering payment made to Anna P. Campion, for
damagesdandgcourt costs in district court judgment of Campion vs. .City
of Rochester ,. which was read:
UPon motion by Lemmon second by Richman,that. the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
declared the said resolution duly passed and adoptedz
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating 04 9000-000
for use of street and Alley Committee, $3,0000-00 thereof from the Street
and Alley Fund, and $19000.00 from the • Sewer Fund, which was readz
Upon motion by Green 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 Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $4520.00
from the Fire Protection Fund and ordering payment made to the City of
Rochester, Water Department, for fire hydrant rental,which was read:
Upon motion by Fryer 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.
An ordinance repealing an ordinance prohibit'ing)txcept in case of
extreme emergency, the use of the public streets or alleys in the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, for the purpose of delivering goods, wares or
merchandise, to others, between the hours of twelve o' clock midnight
and five o'clock in the forenoon of any and all days during the months
of December, January, February and March of each year, and between the
hours of twelve o'clock midnight and four o'clock in the forenoon on any
and all days during the months of April, Ma�> June>.July► Auguust
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September, October and November each year, introduced and given its first
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reading on December 6th,19379 its second reading on January 3rd919389 was given its
third and final reading. '
On motion by 'Fry E second by Green, to adopt t1fe said ordinance as
read, and upon roll call, 'Aldermen Amundsen, Fryer Green and Moody -voting "Aye", an
Aldermen Lemmori and Richman `voting "nay", Whereupon President Liddloe declared the
said,. ordinance duly 'passed and adopted:
An ordinance eepealing an'ordinance providing that no petition, applic
IILion or plat for the annexation of any land to the City of Rochester shall be
accel ted 'or approved nor any land be made an addition to said •City unless at least
ten per cent Hof the total area of such land, exclusive of streets and alleys therei ,
shall have been dediCated'to some public purpose to be approved by the -Common
Council of said City, introduced and given its first reading January l'Ith91938, was
given its second reading. _
Mr J. C. RCbb-ei.s,.District Construction Engineer of the Minnesota
Highway Department, was before the Council and discussed the matter of repaving
Bro%dw%y Street North and South.
Upon motion by Lemmon second by Richman, the City Clerk was instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution to be submitted at the next meeting of the
Common Council, calling a hearing on the construction of curb and gutter on and
paving of that part of Broadway Street South, from the south line of Fourth
Street Southwest and Southeast to the South line of Sixth Street Southwest and
Southeast.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Richman, the City Clerk was instructed
to notify the different departments of the City to prepare and file'inventories of
their various departments as of February 28th,19380'
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r'PG Lemmon, and all voting in favor thereof, ther,,168--ar��eTsd.&flowed and the May and
r}' ` City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer an
make payments accordingly:. '
From the G-eneral Fund: George Wood $220-50, Standard Oil Co. $13.25,
Tri-State Telephone Co. $26.15,- R. .C. Drips Grocer Coo $8.00, General Fund Code 28
1.5,27146, Mayo Clinic $ 4' 1 66, Sehnorr's Auto Service $6.93, Health Office Intac(b
Office Fund 81$.221 Miller Davis Company $38 001, J.M.Kittley $P68620, Tri-State
Telephone Co $27.60, Dr. F.H Powers`$h2.00, Postier & Eggers Co. $16050, Co�1minity
Oil Company $19.15, Lloyd Fryer $11.78, H.- & ICI. Electric Co. $6.80, Earl L. Irish
$�2.06'.1 General Fund, Code 28, `4v145.04, Western Union $2.78,- Klein's Service
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Station U0.989- Nelson Tire Service 01:;2.59 Barbes Cafe $55.509 Tri-State Telephone
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Company $514309 Hanson Hardware Co. $2.45, Whiting Press 061000, Geo.
A, Fenton $75.00, City of Rochester, Light Dept. n°34.50, Free Press
Co.. $4.7r9 Victor Meyer $75.00, Miller -Davis Co. $1.9 5, Schmidt Printings -
Co. ¢9.25, C. F. I{asset' Co. w2.029 The Sanitary Company $8059 Jacob
Holzer $1.56, Tim PATyear $45.00, Schmidt Printing Co. $4.40, J D:+
Kelly $89-150, Pruett's Fuel Co. $42.0-5Q, H. P:_ II*, Electric Co. $31„75,
I1. Dornack $19.01, Jensen Hardware Co $13.919 R.0 Drips `Toter Co:
$24.30, Geo.N.Hentges $2.25, Mack Int;ernationAl Motor "'ruck Corp. $3.73,
Street and Alley Fund $7.669• General Fund Code 28, $57.23, &aEaSwanson
Co: v$6 4,1001 Mack International Motor Truck Corp. $130-459 Quality Print
Shop $91.75, Motor Sales & Service Co $15 53, Adams -Book Shop $180-909
Rochester Post -Bulletin $157090, Pruett'.s Star Laundry $3,24, Schmidt
Printing Co. $12400, 00, C-. ?Tanson c Son 00.35, Alexander •Auto Electric
r$4030, Wm. C. Klebs ,$11.30f
From the Street and Alley Fund: McCormick Deering Store $1865,
Sewer Fund $3.75, H. :. H. Electric Coo Al 50, Pruett's Star Laundry
$1a50, Harry J. Johnston $30859 City of Rochester, Light Department,
v 2.00, Seth Morse 0172.80, Nelson Tire Service $3.15, ?�oche'ster Auto
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Market 04.32, General Fund $31 50,Stre'et. and Alley fund .0530 66, 0. GG
Hanson & Son $.27, Carl GO -Schwarz, $20 55,.Alexander .:Auto Electric
$330,861 Dodge Lumber & Fuel Company $66075, Fullerton Lumber Coo ° 3.559
Wm. C. Klebs $1660 ;
From the Sewer Fund: City of Rochester, Light Dept: $1E.00,
Simplex Valve & Meter Company •$4:469' "-eneral Fund, Code 26 $2472, Pruetts : x
Star Laundry 403.00 , Tri-State. Telephone Co. $5.75, Rochester Plumbing &
Heating Co. $9.409 Jensen hardware Co. $4.32, Rochester Ice' :° :uel- Co.
$87.43, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co.. $169�279 .Fratzko mothers, $4.819
Fratzke Brothers •, .45, Street
and Alley 'und $178:00, Maass ci McAndrew
Co. 8,7.259 Sewer Fund $124'00 9
Street and, Alley Y-Und $.35; Jensen 111.ardwaye
Co. $.70 The Sanitary Co. $.20 , 0. G.$anson � Son $ �20 , Carl G�. Schwarz
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$440 - Dodge Lumber Fuel Co.
18.81 Fullerton Lumber Co. $24=
From the Fire Protectign
F nd:,. Tri State Tel Co. $18.059
.Fullerton Lumber Company $31&36,, Railway Express Agency $.91, Carl G.
SLvhwarz,.$l165.'. F.•J. Paine Company $96.#75-1 Maass MCAndrew Co. $.3D9
Alexander Auto Electric Co: $29.40, C� F4 Massed Co $72.189- Rochester
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: Grocer Co. 11140,30, Geo. N. Hentges $$ 259' Quality Print Shop 08.201 H: XQ Johnston
01 75, 'Rochester' Electric Co 24:94$ Dodge Lumber .& Fuel Co. $69.90, American
LaFrance & Foamite In dustries,Iric $142.50, ' Seagrave Corporation $1000, Jensen.
Hardware Coy 4.55; _
From the Park Improvement Fund: Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co. '8535.08, Tri-
Telephone C.o $17 00, Otto W: Riess 7.809 Carl G Schwarz, ti59.05, 0 G�Hanson &
Son 116,36, H E Swanson Co 41:40, City of Rochester,Light Dept. $84'001 General
Fund $127.87, Charles Baldwin $7:50„Rochester .loe.& Fuel. Co. $184.60, Eanle Drug
Store 1 1.;, Maass &McAndrew Co $a50, .L�F:Milostan $10 85, ^Wm: Co, Kl ebs 82.75,
Roche§ter Auto* Parts $22 59,'•Fratzke Brothers $8 42'; 'Witte Transportation Co. �`.50,
Rochester Grocer Co s10:509Adams Book Shop $1:209Royal Typewriter Co. 1.25,
McCormick Deering Store $26, Motor Sales & Service Coo 05.35, Nelson Tire Service
13d07; City of Rochester, Light Dept. $17:26;
From the Lighting Fund:bity of Rochester, Light Dept. $5 00;
From the F E Williams Estate Fund: Cii�#y of R o c h ester, Light Depty
$6 08, Rude Kruger p2.50, Simon Stenstud $�100d69, L F:Milostan $2 80, Hanson
i Hardware Co. Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co. $11380*70, The Sanitary Compary $.65,
Kruse 'ComparV $50:880-
Upon motion by Green second by Lemmon the City Clerk was instructed to
request Warren S. Holmes Company to adjust the values of pity properties as of
April lst,1933 for insurance purposes.
An application signed by the Cc -Operative Oil Credit Union for a
permit to hold a Public dance, in the Armory,.on February 10th9was read.
Alderman Richman introduced; a resolution granting public dance permit
to the Co -Operative Oil Credit Union, for the Armory on February l0th91936, and
fixing -the fee at $3.00, which wa's-read. ".
Upon motion by Richman second by .Lemmon that t:11.e said resolution he
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President.Liddle declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Richman second by Lemmon the Common Council adjourned
to 7:30 o'clock P.p.M., on February 23rd,1938.
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chabbers, in the City Hall, in
'said City, on March 7th,1938.
President Liddle called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P.M..
the following members being present: 'Liddle, Amundsen, Fryer, Greefi, .
Lemm•on, Moody,Richman. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Moody-r.i second by Amundae4,the minutes of the
meeting of February 23rd, were approved..
Mr. Joseph F. Mackey was before the Common Council and presented
e4 petition signed by Joseph F. Mackey, et. al., petitioning the Common
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Council to serve notice on the Minnesota orthern Natural Gas Company of
the Cityts intention to acquire'ownership of the .gas distribution system.
Mr. Mackey stated that other petitions will lie presented later
sand President Liddle ordered that said petition' be placed on file.
Mr. A. H. Clemens was before the council representing residents of
North Rochester and offering objections to the authority being granted to
the peoples co-operative power association of Olmsted County for use, of
streets, avenues, and city duct line in North Broadway Street, and Iother
city property for the erection of transmission lines.
Mr. James T. Spillane, Attorney for the Peoples Cc -Operative
Power Association, was also present and spoke in support of the authority
granted to said Association by the Common Council.
The matter was left open and to be referred to Committees to be
appointed at some future time.
Mr. Wm. S. LaPlante, presented 'a petition signed by Floyd E.Plein
and Elvira M. Plein, owners of the south 91.67 feet of the West 76 feet of
Lot '101 Anditor's Plat "A", and the South 91.$7 feet of the west 131.15
feet of Lot 101, Auditor's Plat "A", except the west 76 feet thereof,
respectively, asking that said tracts be changed from a residential
district, as defined in Section 2 ofthe Zoning Ordinance of said City, to
a Commercial District, and on motion by Lemmon second by Fryer, said,
petition was received and ordered placed on file and referred to the
Zoning Soard of said City.
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Mr. Robert W. ,Langgonss Manager of Buttreys Store, was before the Cou: -
cil protesting against the placing of a sign for the Connolly Beauty Shop at No.
ll* South Broadway.
The report of'the Clerk of the Municipal Court for the week ending
February 28th, showing criminal fines 'and costs collected $116.809 Civil fees
received $16.459 conciliation court fees received $$4.00, and check from Olmsted
County $$32.00; and for the week ending March 7th, showing criminal =f Ines and costs
collected U51.20, . civil fees received '011.959 and conciliation court fees received
were each separately read, and having beyep previously approved by the City
Attorney, President Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file.
The report of the City Wefghmaster for the month of February showing
233 private loads weighed and receipts $$23.80, was read, and President Liddle
referred the same to the Finance Committee. `
The report of the Building, Electrical aria Plumbing Inspector for the
month of February showing building permits issued $$74.009 electrical permits
$8.50, and plumging permits issued $$35.50, was read, and President Liddle referred
II the same to the Finance'Committee. •
The report of the. City •Engineer for the month of February showing
disbursements for labor from the General Fund $102.25, from the Street and Alley
Fund $1310.15, and from the Sewer Fund $1512.22, was read, and President Liddle
ordered that the same be placed on fire.
Copies of requisitions by the Deputy Health Officer for the isolation
Gf Catherine La-::bert, living at $16 Sixth Street Southwest, and ?aelvin VVyburE,,,
living at '1L.• 1 Second r_ tx' . t Northwe::;t, each diarrriosed fi:o be ;:,uffering froin
c;:,r let fever, v,!.;re read, and '_Iresl.dent Liddle crdered that the
ooiuuiunicat ion vwl ordered
that the saucier be placed on file:
"To the Mayor. and Common Council of the
City of Rochester:
"The undersigned members of a Citizen: Co-i-;wittt:e, a:i-ter considering
the matter, are of the opinion that the city of Rochester, on or before
May 15th,1939, should give official notice to Minnesota Northern Natural
Gas Company, of the. intention of the city to take over the gas distribution
system in this city, pursuant to the- provisions of Ordinance No.445, pmd ,
respectfully, request that such notice be given.
Dated March 2, 1938
Henry• 0. Christensen,
Austin A.Kennedy
Ma;t,t Fitzpatrick
Joseph F. Mackey
S. 0. Sander son "
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A communication from Rosamond Skyhawk, protesting the assessment
of %A2.00 against Lot 18, Block ?, Elm Park Addition for cutting weeds
during the 1937 season, was read, and on motion by Fryer second by Moody,
the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Skyhawk and Mr. J.F. "I.cAdats
City weed Ind pector.. that the matter will be -considered by the Common
Council at a meetinu Wdnesda,zr
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A communication from Arleigh C.Bmith, City Engineer, requesting
aii appropriation of .929000000 from. the Sewer. Fund for use of the Street -
and Alley Committee, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the same
be placed on file.
A copy of a resQlUt1on^pe►ssed and adopted by the Public Utility
Board requesting authority to enter into a contract with the McVane Cast
Iron Pipe Company for the furnishing of pipe in a' lump sum of $3; It I-.:.9Y.)
and authority to enter into a contract. with: the International Harvester
Company for the furnishing of .one . model D .40 -International truck and other
equipment, for the sum of �'4 j004..50 , were each :r,ead, and . President Liddle
ordered that the same be placed on file.
Applications.siped by Julius Feind and, -Donald Lukehardt for
drivers licenses were each separate.ly.read, and on.motion.by Amundsen
second by Moody licenses were granted.
An application signed by Jack Joker.,. for -.,permit to hold a public
dance in the Armory, was read, and President Liddle ordered that the
same be placed on file.
An application signed by Ida A.. Connolly for permit to place and
maintain a sign at 113j South Broadway, and.Ernest A.Jensen for. a permit to
place and maintain a sign at 318 South Broadway, were each separately read,
and on motion by Green second by Amundsen permits wer.e granted.
Alderman Green introduced an ordinance amending an ordinance
entitled, "An ordinance regulating the sale of intoxicating liquor within
the City of Rochester providing for such sales by duly licensed persons,,
establishing regulations for the operation of places where such intoxicating
liquor is sold, providing regulations for the granting of such licenses,
setting license fees, providing penalties for the violation thereof, and
repealing all inconsistent ordinances. This is an emergency ordinance
rendered necessary for the preuenvation of the public peace, health and
safety" which•was given its first reading.
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The following applications for retailers off sale liquor licenses, '
and license bonds were read:
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Robert P. Kennedy at• 12 Fourth Street Southwest, together with a
surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00 , with the Standard Accident and surety company
as surety;
A R. M. Graen, at 14 First Street Southwest, together with a surety bond
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in the sum of $1,,000.00 with the Western Surety Company of Sioux Falls, as surety;
Joe Wallace, at 16 First Avenue Northwest, together with a surety bond
in the sum of O1,000.00 with the Western Surety Company of Sioux Falls as surety;
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Emanuel Kostakes at 116-A South Broadway, together with a surety bond
in the sum of $1,000.00 with the Seaboard Surety Company of New York as surety;.
=Y Christ Margellos at 20 South Broadway, together with a surety bond
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f-fit in the sum of $19000.00 9 with the Seaboard Surety Company of New York as surety;
Leo A. Huey at No.280 South Broadway, together with a surety bond in
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the sum of $19000.00, with the Western Surety Company of Sioux Falls as surety;
Hazel.V. Kitzman at 221 First Avenue Southwest, together with a surety
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bond in the sum of $19000.009 with the Seaboard Surety Company as surety; and
Andrew C. Chafoulias, at No.6 North Broadway, were each separately
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..e' read, and on motion by Green second by Richman, the said licenses were granted, the
said bonds approved, the sureties thereon accepted, and it was ordered that the
said bonds be placed on file:
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A communication from Andrew C. Chafoulias, requesting that United
States of America 3 3/8 % Treasury bond, in the sum of $1,000.009 numbered 69 482-B
and dated July 16th,19289and now in the hands of the City Treasurer, be continued
in lieu of a surety bond covering off sale liquor license, was read, and on motion
•_+ by Lemon second by Moody, the said request was granted, and the bond accepted.
Alderman Richman introduced a resolution granting public dance permit
to Jack Joker, for the Armory, and fixing the fee at $3.00, which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen second by Green,, that the said resolutionbe
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said,
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resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Moody introduced the following resolution,which was read: i
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minne-
sota:
That the. Public Utility Board of said City, be and the said Board is
hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the McWane Iron Pipe Company of
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request:
'Be it and it is hereby resolved by the Public Utility Board of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota that the Hon. Common Council of the said
City be amd is hereby requested to authorize the said Board to enter into
a contract with the McTane Cast Iron Pipe Company of Birmingham, Alabama
for the furnishing, in accordance with specifications and with their bid
of the following cast iron pipe and fittings-
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2880 '-16" 16' McWane Class 150 -B & S Cast Iron Pipe !-D $.8650 per foot
880 ' - 4" 16' " " " " " " " ' @ $,.6024 per foot
togetyer with approximately 1765 pounds of 6" fittings and 740 pounds
4" fittings at 5-� and 6 cents per pounds respectively making a total
lump sum contract of THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY TWo DOLI.,ARS AND
EIGHTY SEVEN CENTS ($3162.87), the said McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company
being the lowest responsible bidder.'"
Upon motion by Green second by Lemmon 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 ) ochester,
Minnesota:
That the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
be and the said board is hereby authorized to enter into contract with
the International Harvester Company for the furnishing of a Model D 40
International truck, 'equi-�_ ped with' a Model U 12 Grayb'br body and to be
equipped with power take -off, collapsible power wheel, : towing hook, and
telescoping H M Pole derrick at a price of four thousand two hundred
and sixty five dollars ($49265.00) . less the amount of $260.50. allowande
for 1929 CMC-truck making a,total contract price of $4004.509 in
accordance with the resolution -request of the Public Utility Board
dated February 25th91938."
Upon motion by Green 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 resolulon appropriating $29000.00 from
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i! the $ewer Fund for use of the Street and Alley Committee, which was read.
Upon motion by Lemon second by Green, that the said resolution
!; be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
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declared the said resolution duly- passed and adopted.
Alderman Moody introduced e, resolution appropriating $200.00 from
the Fire protection Fund and ordering payment made to the Gamewell Company
for one 3 fold master box, which was read.
! Upon motion by Moody second by Richman that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declares
'; the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Moody introduced a resolution appropriating $308.25 from thf
General Fund and ordering payment made to the City of Rochester, Steam Department,
for steam heat furnished at the City Rall in accordance with the February 5th,
billing, which was read.
Upon motion by Lemmon 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. '
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Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution appropriating $335.03 from the
Street and Alley Fund and ordering payment made to the Street and Alley Fund, for
use of equipment during February919389which was read.
Upon motion by Green 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.
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Alderman Green introduced a resolution appropriating $625.00 from the
General Fund and ordering payment made to the Park Improvement Fund, for transfer
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of funds for Special Patrolman's salary during 1937,which was read.
Upon motion by Amundsen sec®nd by Moody,that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted. I
Alderman Green introduced a resolution appropriating $695.20 from the
Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the Mayo Trust Fund, for
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payrolls for labor during the half mpnth ending Pebrua.ry 28th,19389 which was
read.
Upon motion by Lemmon second by Richman that the said resolution be
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adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the
said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Lemmon introduced a resolution appropriating $75t.52 from
the Park Improvement Fund and ordering payment made to the General Fund, Code 31,'
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for insurance covering park buildings, which was read.
Upon motion by Bryer second by Green, that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor. thereof, President, Liddle declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution appropriating $1185.00 from;
the General Fund and ordering payment made to the Gamewell Company for furnishing
emergency equipment to the Polic3 Department, which was read.
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'i 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.
The followingTClaims were read, and upon motion by Moody second
by_Richman, thdiall voting in favor thereof, the same were allowed and the
Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw warrants upon
tye City Treasurer and make payments accordingly:
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From the General Fund: St.Mary's Hospital 0137.509 Health Office
Intact Office Fund, $$11.16, Motor Sales & Service Co. $ .75, Tri-rState
Telephone Go!. 923.15, Mayo Clinic $41.66, Weber & Judd Co. $1.009
Fullerton Lumber Co. t2.759 Street and Alley Fund 040009 Railway Express
Agency $.689 Miller -Davis Co. $4.96., Tri-State Telei-hone Co. $$21.59,
Yellow Cab Co. $.859 Kruse Lumber Co. $1.919 Community Oil Co. $$20431,
Maass & McAndrew Co. $1.00, Henry Blickle $$.35, W. E. Mosing $2.16,
Postier & Eggers Co. $1.75, The Gamewell Co. 0148.04, Tri-State Telephone
Co. $51.35, Tim Pur*ear $45.00, R. C. Drips Grocer Co. $4.50, Chicago
Northwestern Railway Co. $.71, Western Union $.359 Rochester Electric
Co. $3.459 Victor A. Qvale $.85, J. M. Pruett $3.59, H. Dornack $5.09,
City of Rochester, Light Dept. $40.05, Mpls. Blue Printing Co. $26,86,
J. A. Pruett $33.86, Arleigh C.Smith $29.00, J. W. Anderson $13.00,
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Granger & Blethen $12.259 Jacob Holzer $1.50, Acme Chemical Co, $186009'
Street- & Alley Fund $.509 Bemel Bros. Auto Parts $2.009 Co -Operative Oil
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Co. $3.00, H. & H. Electric Co. $35.39, Adams Book Shop $18.35, Allen &
i' Skelly $1.259 Jensen Hardware Co. $8,.79, Adams Book Shop $10.49, Hanson
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Hardware Co. $$12.90, Rochester Post-Bulletin,$128.359 Quality Print Shop
$45.769 Postier & Eggers $3.159.National Bushing & Parts Co. $$63.81,
Parkhill Brothers $9.60, Wm. C. Klebe $2.000
From the Street and Alley Fund: General Fund $60.50, H. J. Johnstai
07.50, Art %,?ebers Leather Shop $1.75, Miller Garage $.75, J. M. Pruett
$1.50, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co. $28.30, City of Rochester Light Bept. $3.309
Carl G. Schwarz �7.10, Jack McHugh $31.009 Alexander Auto Electric Co.
$4.351, McCormick Deering Store $12.81, Sewer Fund $1.50, Street & Alley
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Fund198.30, O.G.Hanson & Son .,p2.64,
Postier & Eggers $1.20, National Bushing & Parts Co. $$82.49, Parkhill Bros.
$1.43, Wm. C. Klebs $2.91;
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From the Sewer Fund: Sewer Fund $23.259 Street & Alley Fund $10.169
City of Rochester, Light :Dept. $19.50, Win. C. Klebs $66.659 Robert Orr $1.75,
Tom's ,Electric $4.25, Hanson Hardware Co. $18.00, Jensen Hardware Co. $5.05., Foster
Mrachek Electric Co. $1.20, Rochester Ice & Fuel Co. $42.11, Tri-State Telephone
Co. $6.509 J. M. Pruett $3.00, Dodge liumibdr & Fuel Co. $183.359 Street & Alley
Fund' $181.00, National Bushing & Parts Co. $3.93; Tni N ly. No-4 -f. G
From the Fire Protection Fund: No -Skid Co. $8.40, Twin City Chromium
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Plating Co. $45.009 Chamberlain Metlal Weather',Strip Co. $11-1.00, Pink Supply Co. i
$17.50, Standard Oil Co. $19.19, Wm. C. Klebs $13.44, National Bushing & Parts Co.
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$3.79, Tri-State Telephone Co. $16.609 Adei4s Book Shop $2.109 Janesville Apparel
Co. $15.30, Pure Paint Co. 4.30, Maass &.McAndrew Co. $.259 Witte Transportation
Co. $.509 Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. $.50, M. W. Associate Stores $2.60,
J. M. Pruett $33.369 H. J. Johnston $3.50, Jensen Hardware Co.$U2, Art Weber's
Leather Shop $1.25, Dodge Lumber & Fuel Co. $102.01)
Park Improvement Fund: Charles Baldwin $6.00;
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From the F.E.Williams Estate Fund. Rochester Plumbing & Heating Co.
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$8.659 0. G. Hanson & Son $.74, Rochester Electric Co. $1.80, F. J. Paine Co. $9.251
Maass & McAndrew Co. $4.95,
City of Rochester,Light
Dept. $4.77.
Alderman Fryer
introduced a resolution
appropriating
$488S.N7from the
Sewer Fund and ordering payment made to Wm. C. Fraser & Son, for estimate No.2 on
the construction of a trunk line sanitary sewer in 6th Street Southwest, Broadway
to Sewage Lift Station, which was read.
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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.
Upon motion by 'Lemmon second by Richman thetstmh of $20.00 was appro-
priated from the General Fund for stamps for the Building Inspector.
An ordinance amending an ordinance for the purpose of promoting health
safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the
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location, size gind height of buildings and the arrangement of building on lots and
the density or population within'the City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance
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with a compreh6nsive plan, introduced and given its first reading February 7th, 19389
was given its second reading.
An ordinance repealing ordinance No.2799 introduced and given its first
reading January 17th,1938, its second beading February 7th,19391 was given its third
and final reading. i j
Upon motion by Lemmon second by Fryer, to adopt said ordinance as
read, and upon roll call all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
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declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
A requisition from the W.P.A. office for an appraisal of local
W*P*A*Projectsg was referred.to the City Attorney and the City Clerk.
Upon motion by Leirmon second by Richman the purchasing committee
of theCommon Council was authorized to purchase a typewriter fob use of
the City Assessor's offide.
Upon motion by Ptyler second by Richman the Common Council
adjourned to Mafch*9th91938, at 7:30 o'clock P.M:
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