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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the CouncilChambers in the City.Hall, in said
City on April 4th91938.
President Liddle called the meeting to order at 2:00 o' clock' P.M. ,
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the following members being present: Liddle, Amundsen, Fryer, Green, Lemmon,
Moody, Richman. Absent: None.. '
President Liddle, in a feW chosen Words, expressed his appreciation
to the. members of the council for their loyalty end attentiveness in handling
all matters referred, to them as members of the various committees, and expressed
his hope that the same spirit of co-operation Would continue through the ensu-
ing year.
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Alderman Richman introduced the folloWing resolution,Which Was read:
"WHEREAS, It is deemed, expedi ent and necessary that the Common
Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, adopt rules of order for the
conduct of its business, and
WHEREASs A copy of Rules of Order (revised) of the 1915
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copyright, is before this Common Council,
SO THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of
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Rochester, Minnesota:
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That the said Robert's Rules of Order be adopted by this Common
Council as rules of order for the conduct of its business.
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Upon motion by � o- second by �' c�man that said resolution
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be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared
the said resolution duly
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Alderman Richman introduced the folloWing resolution,Which Was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
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Minnesota:
That said Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereby
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adopts the folloWing rules and regulations for the obdler bf business of said
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Common Council:
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1. Roll Call. The roll 4&fl of the Common Council shall be had and
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taken in its alphabetical order 'according to the names of the members,
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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 case of a tie vote When his name shall be called and vote taken after
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the expression of each of the other members of said Common Council.
Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceeding meeting.
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, 3. At first meeting the appointment of officers and committees.
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4. Public Hearings.,
5. Reading of petitions and communications.
6. Reports of committees. All reports of committees shall
hereafter be made in Writing, unless ordered other
Wise,by said
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7. Unfinished business.
8. Resolutions said ordinances.
9. Bills and claims.
10. Adjournment. "
Upon motion by R ichman Second by Amy ndsen 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.
Upon motion by Moody second by Green, the minutes of the meeting
of March 28th, Were approved.
Mrs. F.F.HolloWay and Mattie Potratz, Were before the Council
regarding the assessment for Weed cutting: on their property in Block 39
Auditor's Plat "A". Mr. J.F.Mcfidams , .Weed Inspector, Was also present.
After hearing the complaint and also Mr. McAdams, no action Was taken by,:
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the Council at this time.
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The application of Amiel L.Glabe, for reappointment ,as -City Clerk
Was read, and on motion by Moody second, by Amundsen, Amiel L.Glabe Was
duly appointed City Clerk for the ensuing official year.
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The application of Irving L. Eckholdt for reappoint-
ment as City Attorney Was read, and on motion by Green second by Richman
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Irving L.Eckholdt Was duly appointed City Attorney for the ensuing official
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The application of Arleigh C.Smith for reappointment as City
Engineer Was read, and on motion by Lsmmon second by Fryer Arleigh C.Smith.
Was duly appointed'City Engineer'for the ensuing`official'�ear.
The application of Alvin E.Beni\e for reappointment as Building,'
Electrical and Plumbing Inspector ,Was read, - and on ;motion by Moody second
by Amundsen Alvin E.Benike Was duly appointed Building, Electrical and
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Plumbing Inspector for the ensuing official year.
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The application of Grayce L.Lee for reappointment as Stenographer
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for the Buildin ,Electrical and Plumbing Inspector Was read, and on
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motion by Richman second by Amundsen, Grayce L.Lee Was duly appointed'
Stenographer for the Building,Electrical and Plumbing Inspector for the
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ensuing official year.
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The application of Mae French Selson for reappointment as stenographer
for the City Welfare Department and Judge of the Municipal Court, Was read, and
on motion by Moody second by Lemaioir, Mae French Nelson Was duly appointed Stenogra-
pher for the Welfare Department Land the Judge of the Municipal court during the
ensuing official year.
The -application of Theo. H. Tollefson for appointment as supervisor
of the F.E.Williams Estate property, Was read, and on motion by Fryer second by
Amundsen, Theo.H.Tollefson Was duly appointed Supervisor of the Williams Estate
property during the ensuing official year.
\ The application of Henry C. Lindberg for reappointment as assistant
custodian"of the City Hall Was read, and on motion by Lemmon second by Moody, Henry
C. Lindberg Was duly appointed Assistant Custodian of the City Hall during the
ensuing official year.
the application of Josegph J. Schuster for reappointment as Assistant
Custodian of the City Hall Was read, and on motion by Amundsen second by Richman
Joseph J.Schuster Was duly appointed Assistant Custodian of the City Hall during
the ensuing official year.
The application of Charles Gilchrist for appointment as Custodian of
the Witherstine property Was read, and ordered placed on file.
The application of Geo Nood for reappointment as City Dog Catcher
Was read, and on motion.by Fryer second by Moody, George C.Wood, Was duly appointed
." City Dog. Catcher for the ensuing official year.
" Applications signed.by C.A.Cottingham, George H. Parker, and Adolph
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-? W.Berndt for appointment as City Weighmaster�"re each read, and on motion by
Le m"qn second by Amundsen, George H. Parker Was duly appointed City Weighmaster
for the ensuing official year,
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FF� ; The application of Jacob Olsen for reappointment as Custodian of the
Williams Apartments Was read, and upon motion by Moody second by Richman, Jacob
.. Olsen Was duly appointed Custodian of the Williams fpartments during the ensuing
official year.
The applications signed by Otto Karrsu, W.E.Mitchell, Adohph W.Berndt
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and VErWin Standke for appointment as Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping..
t 11 Grounds Were read, and on motion 'by Fryer second by Amundsen, W.E.Mitchell Was
duly appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds during the ensuing
official year.
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The applications of P.D.Claude,/Clarence Berndt for appointment
as Second Assistant Superintendent of the. Dumping .Grounds Was. read, and on
motion by Fryer second by Amundsen, P.D.Claude Was duly appointed Second
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Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds during the ensuing official
year.
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i The application of Flora C.Anderson for reappointment as Steno-
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i grapher for the Mayor, Chief of Police, and City Attorney, Was read, and on
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motion by Green second by Fryer, Flora C.Anderson Was duly appointed
Stenographer for the Mayor,Chief of Police and City Attorney during the
i ensuing official year. '
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Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody, C.E.Ginther Chief of
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j the Fire Department Was duly appointed Fire Warden for the ensuing official
year, he to serve Without pay.
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j An ordinance changing the classification of the North half of
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the North 963.07 feet of that part of Outlot 5 ,Northern Addition Which
lies east of the road from 8 residential district to a commercial district,
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Which Was introduced and given its first reading on February 7th, its second
reading on March 7th, Was given its third and final reading.
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Mr. R.E.Repsold Was before the Council and spoke in opposition
ito the said ordinance, and Wm. Schacht Was before the Council and spoke in
favor of the adoption of said ordinance.'
On motion by Green second by Richman to adopt said'ordinance as
read, and upon roll call Aldermen Amundsen, yer, Green and Richman voting
"Aye" and Aldermen Lemmon and Moody voting Nay", President Liddle declared
Ithe-said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
A communication from W.A Moore, Mayor, announcing the appointment
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of Dr. J.J.Larson as a member of the Board of Zoning until the second Monday
in Apri1919439 Was read, and on motion by Green second by Fryer said
! appointment Was approved.
A communication from W.A.Moore, Mayor, announcingthe appointment
of Dr. T.B.Magath, and Rev. Guy C.Menefee as members of the Board ,of Public .
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Health and Welfare until the second Monday in April,1941,Was read, and on
Imotion by Fryer second by Lennon each of said appointments Were approved.
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A communication from-W.A.Moore, Mayor,.announcingthe appointment of
Alderman Tom Moody as a m'eiaber' of the'PuSlic Utility Board until the second
Monday in Apri1,19419 ' Was- read, and on motion by Richman second by Green, said
appointment Was approved.
A communication from W:A.Meore, Mayor, announcing the appointment of
Arthur• J.Osman ,as a Police Civil Service Commissioner until the second Monday in
Apri191941, fts read, and on motion by Fryer second by Moody. the appointment
Was approved.
A communication from W.A.Moore Mayor, announcing the appointment of
Dr. R.L.J.Kennedy from'the First Ward, and James H. Starkey from the Third Ward, as
members of the Board of Park'Commissioners until the second Monday in April,1940,
Was read, and on motion by'Green second by Amundsen each of said appointments Were
approved.
P A communication from W.A.Moore, Mayor, announcing the appointment of
Arthur Reiter and He y C.Laufenberger as members of the Music and Band Committee
until the second Monday in Apri1,1941,Was read, and on motion by Lemmon second
by Richman .each of said appointments Were approved.
President Liddle announced this as being the time set for receiving and
opening bids for city printing, and the City Clerk reported that no bids had been
received. '
Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen the matter Was referred to the
Finance Committee, City Attorney and City Clerk to see What arrangements could be
made for said official printing.
President Liddle statWthis as'being the time sgt for receiving and
opening bids for the Designation of City Depositories of City Funds. .Proposals
from the First National Bank` of Rochester for such designat ion in the sum of
$200,000,00; from the Union National -Bank in the sum of $100,000.00 and from the
Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company in the sum of $50,060.00 Were each read,
and on motion by Lemmon second by,Amundsen said proposals Were accepted.
The matter of the Wage scale for the coming year Was taken up at. this
time .and representatives of the Trades &.Labor unions submitted Wage scales Which
Were considered by the Council.
Upon motion by ,Richman second by Moody the Common Council Was appointed
as a Committee of the Whole to investigate said Wage ,scale and file a report at
the next meeting of the Common Council.
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The City Engineer submitted a final estimate in favor of
Wm. C.Fraser & Son, for the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line,.
in Sixth Street SouthWest from.BroadWay to the Fourth Avenue Southwest
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Sewer Lift, the total cost of said project being,,,912,074.79, of Which
$5,Q28.82 is now due the. contractor. ,
The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of Maroh91938,
showing 508'private loads Weighed and total receipts $30.80, Was read,
and President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee.
The report of the City Engineer for the month of March,shoWing
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disbursements for labor from the General Fund $293.31, Streetand Alley.
Fund 02 , 309.20 , and from the Sewer Fund $385.11; , Was read, and President
Liddl a ordered that the same be placed on file. `
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A coumiunication from Arleigh C. Siith,City Engineer requesting
an appropriation of $39000.00 from 'the Street and Alley. Fund, for use of -
the Street and Alley Committee, Was read, and President Liddle ordered that
the same be placed on file.
Mr. Bernard G.Mayou Was before the Council requesting that the
ordinance be amended`in order to allow additional off sale liquor licenses.
A motion by Moody second by Green, that no change be made in the
Liquor Ordinance at the preserm time, carried by all voting in favor
thereof except Alderman Richman, Who voted "No." I •
The following communication Was read:
"TO THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL ,OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER-,
OLMSTED COUNTY, .MINNESOTA.
SIR S: •
Please take Notice, That on Tuesday, March,8, 1938, at
eleven o'clock A.Mc,,,- in going north on Third Avenue SouthWest ,
on an unkept Walk at 305 Third Avenue Southwest, I. Was tripped by
trosen blocks of ice, and thrown backward, falling on my handbag
and breaking myglasses, and sustaining -numerous and painful
injuries to by body and head. That said injury Was caused solely
and -Wholly through the negligence in'.the care of said Walk and In -
the rough and dangerous condition in Which, it. was left, and was at
said time.' ` '
I claim injury to the extent of one hundred fifty'
dollars ($150.00).
I broke my glasses, valued -at ten. dollars ($10.00). If
the City will pay for my glasses- in the sum of ten dollars ($10000) ,
I will drip the balance..
Very respectfully,
L1.114an B -Fr aser."
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President Liddlo-referredthe above novice of ,claim to the City
Attorney who recommended orally that the City pay the claim for. glases damaged.
upon motion by Lemmon second by Fryer to not accept the recommendation
of the City Attorney carried by all voting in favor thereof.
The annual report of the -Rochester Bus Line was'.preeented and Predident
Liddle ordered that the same be placed on file:
The annual report of the Board of. Park Commissioners was presented
and President Liddle ordered that the same be' placed on file.
The following communication from President w.R.Liddle announcing the.
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Committee assignments was read:
"Rochester, Minnesota,
f April 4th,1938.
Honorable Mayor and Common Council, •
City of Rochester, Minnesota,
Gentlemen: `
I herej6y appoint the following as members of the Common Council
Committees for thle term ending on the first Monday in Apr13',19'69
STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE: Benj. S.Green, Thomas A.Moody, Ben.Amundsen;
FINANCE COMMITTEE: J.T.Lemmon, S.Smith Fryer, .Geor.Ri,chmanj.:
SEwER COMMITTEE: Thomas A.Moody, Benj.S.Green,S.Smith Fryer;
'FIRE DEPT'. COMMITTEE: Ben. Amundsen', J.T.Lemmon,, 'Geo.Richman;
ROLICE DEPT. COMMITTEE: S. Smith Fryer, Thomas A.Moody, Benj.S.GFeen,
LICENSE COMMITTEE: Ben.Amundsen, Thomas.A.Moody, J.T.Lemmon;
Purchasing Committee: Ben. Amundsen, S. Smith` Fryer , J:,T.Lemmon. ,
WATER AND SPRINKLING COMMITTEE: Geo. Richman,.Thomas A.Moody, Ben.Amundsen;
LIGHTING COMMITTEE: ' S, Smith Fryer, J.'T.Lemmon, Ben j. S. Green;
PUBLIC GROUNDS AND CITY FARM COMMITTEE: Geo.Richmsn, Ben. Amundsen,Thomas Moody;
INSffR%1JCE COMMITTEE: Benj.' S.Green,• J•.T.Lemmon, Thomas A.Moody;
TAX. COMMITTEE: Geo.Richman, S.Smith Pryer, J..T.Lemmon;
PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Thomas A.Moody,S.Smith Fryer,Benj.S.Green.
ry, s Respectfully submitted,
W.R.Liddle
President'of the Common Council
• of the. City of Rochester, Minnesota."
11 t A communication from Peter S.-Mackey, Secretary of the Rochester
Fire Department Relief Association r eque sting'. the approval of• a loan in the sum
of $2600 to Royal.Nunamaker_on his home at 1222 Eighth Avenue Sout}east, Was read,
and President Liddle referred the same to the Finance Committee.
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Applications signed by Lillian Campbell, Louis Golod, Gus Anton,
Mrs. Lola C. Conley, Paul D.Hargesheimer, Mrs. Geo. W. Sears, J.D.Pougiales,
George Graen, H. J. Wernecke, Jerome Reichert, Bremer & Kleckner, Philip
Sternberg, Henri Bakker, R.W.Donaldson, A.N.Syderson, Anne S.Kirkham,
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Donald S.TWentyman, Ernest C. Schacht, Lydia Schacht, Gerald Ryan, Harry
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Drosos, F. H. Coors, Mrs. Geo.. Williams, Victor A.Qvale, A. H. Bourassa,
J. K. Williams, Mrs. Elvirs Settimi, John Joachim, Wm. F. Klee, Don Enke,
Fred W. Oesterreich, Joseph Daly, Fred W. Oesterredch, Anna Oesterreich,
H. E. Lipscomb, Lillian Doole, Kahler Cor.porat ion (2) , Alvin W. Hein, Joe
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Angelici, Wesley J.Williams, H.L.Thurber, Carl A.Theel, John Cooper, J.H.
Grindlay, , Clayton D.Lyke, J.M.Carey, Harry Pederson, T. J.Kremer, Mrs.
�I Matt Smith, C.F.Thompson, George Barbes, Clayton McCoy, Rochester Chamber
IIof Commerce, Earl T. Huey,, Donald N.Neolson, Harry C.Belmont, Raymond
�i Austin, Wm. Moriarity, 0. H.Oleson, Leonard Lee, Carl Mogen and Magnus
Klagstad, R.A.Phipps, Albert Spiess, Geo.B.Tauer, R.M.Tauer, Mike Caffes,
Zumbro Aerie No.2228 Eagles, Esther MyroW, Morey Kitzman, B.P.O.E. f#10919
A. C. Yackel,� Cecil E.SroWn, for soft drink; dealer-s 11censes Were each
ead, and upon motion by Lemmon second by Richman, .licenses Were\granted.
Applications Which had been.examined and approved by the City
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Building ,Electrlchl'and Flumbing•Inspector to, place and maintain signs
Were read and on motion by Green. second by Fryer licenses Were granted.
Applications signed by H* E.Lipscbmb,. Clayton C. Ly,ke , A.S.
Bourassa, George Graen, Lydia Schacht, Gerald Ryan', Joseph Blake, O.H.
Oleson, Don Enke, Fred W.Oesterreich, Lillian A.Doole, Ross Phill, George
Barbes, Rochester dhamber of Commerce, Harry Pederson, The Kahler Corpora-
tion (2). H. L. Thurber, Clayton McCoy, Donald G.TWentymarf, Arthur
Glasenapp, ,Philip Sternberg, Henri Bakker, Bremer & Kleckner, James
Miller & Theo. Paulias, Gus Anton,,Earl. T.Huey, Hurry ,C.Belmonth,
Wm. Moriarity, Leonard Lee, Mike Caffes, Harry; Margellos, Robert A.Phipps,
Cecil E.BroWn, for on sale licenses tb sell non -intoxicating malt liquors
Were each r6ad, and on motion by Moody second by'Green licenses Were
gr ant ed.
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Applications,'; sfgned_by Gamble -Robinson Co.,, F. H. Coors, Clayton McCoy,
Joe Angelici,. J. M. Carey,.: Cecil. E.BroWn, Donald S.TWentyman, Philip Sternberg,
Joseph W.Leiferman, Henri' Bakker.,. R.W.Donaldaon, A. X. SyVeTson, H. J.Wernecke,
George Green,. J.D.Pougiales, James L..Adams, Bremer & Kleckner, James Miller and
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Theo-Paulios, Mrs. Geo, W.Sears, Paul D.Hargesheimer, Wt. Moriaritk, Donald
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Nelson, Harry C.Belmont, Earl T.Huey, R. W. Daly, Leonard Lee, Mike Cafes,
Harry Margellos, R. M. Tauer, Cleo Lyke, -Albert F. Spiess, Robert Phipps, Geo.B.
' Tauer, Lydia Schacht, A. C.Yackel, Gerald Ryan, A. S.Bourassa, Joseph Blake,
Rochester Bottling Co. Hamm BreWing Co. Mrs. Elvira Settimi, O.H.Oleson, Don Enke,
John Joachim, Wm. F. Klee, Fred W. Oesterreich, Lillian Doole, H. E. Lipscomb,
Ross Phill, George Barbes, C. F. Thompson, Biltgen Brothers, Clayton D.Ly,ke,
Harry Pederson, Kahler Corporation(2)9 Alvin W.Hein, John Cooper, H. L.Thurber,
Carl A.Theel, Minneapolis BreWing Co., Wesley J.Williams, for off sale non -
intoxicating malt liquor licenses Were read, and on motion by Fryer second by
`+ I Richman, licenses Were granted. .
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Applications signed by A.-S. Bourassa, H. E. Lipscomb and Clayton
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Lyke, for On Sale non -intoxicating malt liquor licenses Were read, and on motion
by Fryer second by Moody, licenses Were ghanted and all voted in favor thereof
except Alderman Lemmon Who voted "No."
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malt liquor license Was read, and on motion by Green sec ud by Fryer license Was gr me
An application signed by Geo. Wiltgen and Lloyd J.Joachim for an On sal
non -intoxicating malt liquor•license at No.607 North Broadway Was read, and on
motion by Fryer second by Richman to -grant said license, and upon roll call
,41dermen Fryer, ,Green, and Richman voting in. favor thereof and Aldermen Amundsen,
Lemtnon, Moody and Liddle voting against, Whereupon President Liddle declared
said, license not granted, and the City Clerk ' Was authorized to return the fee.
.t.-.j. The folloWing report. from the Finance Committee Was read, and on
motion by*Voody second by Amundsen said report Was approved:
" Rochester,, Minnesota,
April 4th,1938.
Honorable Mayor and Common Council, •
City of Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
n. We, the Finance Committee of the Common Council.of said City,
recommend that the Council approve a, loan of $500.00 by the Firemen's Relief
. Association to Richard McDermott on his home,and a loan of $2600.00 to Royal
Nunamaker on his home.
Yours very truly,
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE S.Smith Fryer
By J.T.Lemmon,Chairman Geo.Richman.#
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• II 12 South BroadWay, signed by Louis Golod, � together With a - surety bond in
• I the• sum of $3,000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as surety,,Were
each read; and on motion by Green second.by Richman, the license Was
granted ,the bond accepted, the surety thereon approved, and -it Was ordered.
.that the bo4d be placed on.file. . , ,
II , The application of G.H.glinke and ]Pon EmeiCso4, for a license to
sell intoxicating liquor .at 12 Second Street Southeast', together With a
surety ,bond in the sum of $3000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as ,
surety, Were each read, and upon motion by Fryer second by Lemmon, the ==
license Was ranted � g , the bond approved, and the surety thereon accepted`, and
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it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file.;_
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• The application of Morey Katzman for an on sale license to sell,:
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intoxicating liquor at No.110 South BroadWa� ,together With a surety bond in
the sum of $3,000.00 With the Seaboard Surety ComparW as surety, Were each
read, and on motion by Lemmon'second by Amundsen, the license Was granted,
the bond approved, the surety thereon accepted, and it Was ordered that the
bond be placed on file.
IIThe application of Rlagetad and Mogen for An on sale license to
sell intoxicating liquor at 18 Third Street Southwest, together With a surety
bond in the sum of $39000.00 With the Seaboard SuretyCompany as Buret Were
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each read, and on motion by Moody.second by Richman,the license Was granted
the bond approved, the surety thereo8 accepted,and it Was orderd that the
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The 8pplication' of the Zumbro Aerie No.2228 Eagles, for an on sale
license to sell intoxicating liquors at N004'and 14t1F Fourth Street
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SouthWest, together With a surety bond in the'sum of $3,000.00 With the
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National Surety' Corporation as su4ety,Were each read,' and on motion by
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Fryer second by Green, the license Was granted, the 'bond -approved, the surely
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thereon accepted, and it Was ordered that the: said bond be placed on file.
The application of Esther H.MyroW for an on sale license to sell
intoxicating liquor at No.20 Third Street:SouthWest,.together With a surety
bond in the sum of $3,000.00 With the Seaboard Surety ,Company as surety,
Werq read, and on motion by Fryer second 'by Lemmon, license Was granted, the
bond approved, the surety thereo9t accepted, and it Was ordered that the bond
e planed on file.
IIThe application of Anna Oesterreich for an.on •sale license to sell
intoxicating liquors at , No.322. South BroadWay, together With a surety bond in the
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sum of $39'000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as surety, Were each 'read, and
upon motion by Richman second by Moody, the license Was granted, the bond approved,
the surety thereon accepted and it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file.
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The ip lication of Joseph Daly- for an on sale license. to sell intoxi-
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liquors at lid. 313, First Avenue SouthWest, together With a surety bond iii the
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$3,000.00 With;the Seaboard surety Company as surety,Were each read, .and on
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b Richman second b Moo y y dy,the`tltbense Wae• granted, the bond approved, the
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thereon accepted, and it Was `ordered that the bond be placed on file.
-The application bf Harry Drosos for an on sale license to sell
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liquors at No.2 North BroadWay, together -With a surety bond in the sum of
•$39000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as surety,Were each read, and on motion
by Moody second by Richman, the license Was granted, the bond approved, the surety
thereon accepted, and it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file.
• The application of Gus Anton for an on sale .license to sell intoxicat
liquors at 329• South BroadWay, together ' With a surety bond in the sum of $3,000.00
With the Western Surety' Company as surety, Werb each read; and upon' motion by
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LWmaa second by Fryer, the license Was granted, the bond approved, the surety
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thereon accepted, and it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file. -
The application of E.C.Schacht for an•on•saie license to sell intoxicat
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ing liquors at No.313 First Avenue Northwest, together With a surety bond in the su
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of $3 9000.00 With the Western Surety Company as surety, Were each read, and on motion
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by Fryer second by Amundsen,the license Was granted, the bond approved, the -surety
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thereon accepted, and it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file.
The application of Jerome Reichert for an on sale license to sell
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intoxicating liquors at No.124 South Broadwa , together With a surety bond in the
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sum of $39000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as surety thereon, Were each
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r.ead, and on motion by Lemmon second by Richman, the license Was granted, the bond
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approved, the surety thereon accepted and it Was ordered that the bond be placed
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pp ication of Cora �D. Glasena for an on sale license to sell
intoxicating liquors at No•8 South BroadWay, together With a surety band in the
(I sum of $3,000.00 With the Seaboard Surety Company as surety thereon, Were each read
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and on motion by Green second by Moody, the license Was granted, the
I� bond approved, the surety thereon accepted, an& it Was ordered that the
bond be placed on file.
The application of Charles 0. Grassle, for an on sale license to
sell intoxicating liquors at the corner of First Avenue and Center Street
West. t.oaether with a surety boncl in the sum of $3,000.00 with the
American Surety Company as surety,Were each read, and on motion by ;
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Richman second by Moody, the license Was granted, the bond approved, the:
surety thereon accepted, and -it Was ordered that the,bond be.placed on
file.
The application of the Elk's Club, B.P.O.E. #091, for an on sale
license to sell intoxicating liquors at No.118 Second Street SouthWest,
Was read, and upon motion by Richman second by: Moody, license Was granted.
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The surety bond of the Elk's Clubcovering the above license, not
having been executed,.a check in the sum of $3,000.00. Was substituted ,
in. lieu thereof until such time as the bond is filed and approved.
Applications signed by.Bremer & Kleckner, Cecil F.BroWn, Gus
Anton, Ernest C.Schacht, E.C.Schacht,, Gerald Ryan, Harry Drosos, Clayton.
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McCoy, A. S. Bourassa, Ross Phill, Victor A.Qvale, H.T-j.Thurber.., Don Enke,
Joseph.Blake,, Oscar Hargesheimer, Fred W. Oesterreich(2) , Anna`Oesterreich
Andrew Chafoulias, H. E. Lipscomb, Harry Pederpon, Clayton D.Lyke, Christ
Margello8", J.D.Pougiales, James Miller, George B.Tauer, Lillian Campbell,
Wm. Moriarity, Joseph Daly, Leonard, Lee, Earl T.Huey, Harry Margellos,
A.C.Boardman, Graen Cigar Store, H.A.LeVille, Brumm & White, George Barbes,
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John Joachim, Max Hargesheimer, L. GOLOd, Philip Sternberg, Avery Jona,son,
Louis Preaht, Joseph Reichert, G.H.Glinke, Mike Caffes, Arthur Glasenapp, - -
O.H.Oleson, Peter Anton, R.A.Phipps, Harry Belmont, T.E. Diner, Cleo"' °,ta
Lykes Geo.Wiltgen, H.E.Randall,Carl M.Mogen,Esther H.MyroW, Morey Kitzman, ;. ..;
and O.R.Ackerman, for pin ball machine licenses Were read, and on motion X. LLzj
by Green second by Moody, licenses Were granted."
Upon motion by Fryer second by Moody the City Attorney Was
instructed to give a ruling as to Whether or not venttlan blinds used
in liquor places conflicted With the ordinance.
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A- Applications for,sixteen taxicab licenses, signed by Claude L. Bogart,
Manger of the Yellow Cab Company, Were read, and on motion by Amundsen second by
Richman, licenses Were -granted.
Applications for six taxicab licenses signed by J.C.Adams for the
Town Taxi Company,.Were read, and on motion by Lemmon second by Richman licenses
Were granted.
Insurance policy Written by the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
covering property damage and public liability on theYelloW Cab Company, and policy
Written by the Great Lakes Casualty Company,covering property damage and public
liability on Town Taxi Company taxies, Were each read, and upon motion by
Lemmon second by Moody said policies Were accepted and ordered placed on file.
An application signed by E.M.Raets for the Rochester Electric Company
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for an electrician's license together With a surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00,
With the Fidelity. & Guaranty Company as surety Were each read, and upon motion by
Lemmon sec and by Moody, license Was granted, the bond accepted, the -surety
thereon approved, and it Was ordered that the bond be placed on file.
i11 The application signed by Harry Pederson to operate two pool tables -
Harry C.Belmont to operate five pool tables; Fred Oesterreich to operate ten
pool tables, and O.H.Oleson to operate four pool tables, Were each separately
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read, and on motion by Richman second by Amundsen,licenses Were granted.
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An application signed by Bremer & Kleckner for license to operate six
boWl4ng alleys, Was read,.and on motion by Amundsen second by Richman license Was
grantied.
An application signed by Timothy W. Dee, for a drivers license Was
read, and on motion by Richman second by -Fryer. license Was granted.
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Applications fer'loaw,company licenses of the -Allen Finance Company,
Rochester. Credit Company, Queen City Finance Company, Murphy Finance Company, and
the Merchant's & Jobbers' Credit.Corporation,Were each separately read, and on
,4± motion by Fryer second by Moody, licenses were granted.
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An application -signed' -by Leonard V.Gilday for a licenst to maintain
a > and operate a popcorn Wagon vendinglicense on the south side of the property known
as 232 Broadway Street.South,Was,read, and on motion by Green second by Fryer,
license Was granted.,. providing however, that said Wagon is to be removed from said
street When closed for the Winter.
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twin and operate pop corn vending Wagons' at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Broadway Street South and tecond Street Southeast., and. at
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the southeastcorner of the intersection of First Street and First Avenue
SouthWest, Were Egad, and on motion by Moody second by Richman licenses
Were granted providing :however that said Wagons be removed from the
streets When closed for the Winter.
Applications of the Rochester Bus Line, Inc., for licenses to
operate eight busses, Was read, and on motion by Richman second by Green a ,:
licenses Were granted. f~4
Application signed by Bemel Brothers for -a junk dealers license.;'
to operate tWo trucks, Was read, and on motion•byMoody second by Amundsen;. �I4.
license Was granted.
The following communication Was read, and President Liddle-
referred the same to the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer: }
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"TFE STATE, COUNTY AND MTJNI CIPAL
FMPLOYEFS WAGE ,REQUIREMENTS FOR
1938
To: THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER : We beg that
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you give the folloWing your consideration.
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1:- That all personel remain in their respective positions.
2:- That Wage rates noW obtaining shall remain in effect.
3. That Working conditions noW. in force shall remain in effect
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for the year of 1938-39 With thest exceptions
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1- that all time Worked over forty-four hours per Week, per
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employee shall be classed as overtime and shall be paid
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for by't'ne various Depts.' of thef City' of 'Rochester , `Minn.
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at the rate of time, and one hezlf.
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2- that men on monthly jobs be allowed their regular hollidays
Without being charged W:th the necessity of , making them up
later.
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3: that all Holliday and -sick time made,up.in,&, ove mentioned
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fashion for the past year 1936-37 be returned to the employees
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involved either in ; cash or : t ime.. of f.
Local Union #168 B.Ck.. & M.E.
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Pr e s : Herman Free
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Bus.Rep. Walter: Haesley:"
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The folloWing Committee report Was read, and ordered placed on
file:
• 1?ocheater,Minn eaota, April 491938.
Honorable Mayor and Common Council
City of Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
The request of the Welfare Board in regard to the use of
the old library for a community center having been referred to our
Committee for further consideration, We, the undersigned members of::'.
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the Public -,Grounds : Committee ,and. the City Attorney recommend -that not
to exceed $200.00, if available, be appropriated for use of the Public
Health and Welfare Board for such community. center purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
TEE 'PUBLIC GROUNDS �COMMITTFE
By7 S. Smith Fryer, Chairman
B.Amundsen
Tom Moody
I.L. Eckholdt 9 City Attorney"
The official bond in�the sum of $50,00000 of Theo.H.Tell efson as
City Treasurer, Witk the Seaboard Surety Company as surety Was read, Rnd on motion
by Richman seoond by Moody, the bond Was accepted, the;surety thereon approved,
and it .Was ordered . that the. same. be placed on file.
The folloWing communication from the Board of Zoning Was read, and
ordered placed on files
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" April 4th,1938.
Honorable Mayor' and Common Council,
.City of Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
The Board of Zoning ,of the .City of Rochester, met in the Council
Committee room on Wednesday,March 30th91938,at 7:30 0' clock P.M., to con-
si4er the folloWing matters:
• An appeal taken by Joe Settime from the decision of the Building
Inspector in refusing to issue a permit for en addition to a building located
on Lot 11,Block 59Kutzky-'s Addition. The Board considered said matter and
are recommending to your Honorable Body that the permit be granted.
A request from Morton Emmons for a permit to construct a temporary
building upon the folloWing described property: commencing 50 feet West of
the southWest corner of Lot 15,Block 1,Sunnyside Addition,tbence West 192,21
feet, thence northeasterly along railWay 151.39 feet, thence east 171.71 feet
thence south 150.7 feet to beginning. After considering said request the said
Poard recommend to your Honorable Body that the permit be granted.
A request from Elmer Halling for a permit to construct an addition
to :a ,certain building .located..gn Lot 5,Block 9,Sunnyside Addition, and after
considering the same the Board recommends to your Honorable Body that the
permit be granted.
The petition of E.E.Harkness,representing that he is the owner of
the south half, -of Lot 11, and, all of Lot 12,Blook. 45,Original Plat, petition-
ing that the classification of said property be changed from a multiple dwwlli
to a commercial district, end after considering all matters pertaining thereto
the Board recommends to your Honorable Body that said petition be granted.
Yours very truly,
• Ami el L. Glab e
Secretary, of the Board of
Zoning of the City of Rochester. "
Upon motion by Fryer, second by Moody hearings on the above report of
zoning matters Was set for 7:30 o•clock P.M., April 18th91938.
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The folloWing communication from the Public Utility Board Was
read and ordered placed on file:
April 4th 1938
The Honorable Common Council,
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Gentlemen-
Concerning the recent opposition to the proposed construction
of the REA,transVi9sion.lines thru various streets in the City
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of Rochester and the suggestion from your Honorable.body that
thq.?ublic Utility Board again giye.,thp •matter further consider-
ation, We Wish to advise.that the said Board has again given the
.entire matter further thought and investigation,.
It is the optnion-of this Board ' that no other plan or;dmethod
has been found feasable .in re-routing the said lines in order
to give the Peoples Co-Oper&tive Polder Associat1on the service;
Which has allready been contracted for.
Respectfully pubmitted,
PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD
A. J. Lentfer, Secretary.
The folloWing committee report Was read and ordered placed on file:
April 4,1938
Honorable Mayor & Common Council
*Gentlemen:
The Street & Alley Committee and the City Engineer
recommend that the City accept the proposal offered by Mr*Mackey
to giveto the City,the land, betWeen; 9. Street Southeast and,
9 Avenue Southeast and Slatterly Park,, provi,ded, the streets. are
graded according to plans and specifications, Which Will be
provided by the City Engineer.
Respectfully,
STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE'
Banjo S.Green, Chairman.
Tom Moody
• boAmundeen, •
Arleigh'C.Smith,City-Engineerow
Louis J. Claude, Chief of Police recommended that an ordinance
be drafted designating the alleys east and West of BroadWay-as,one-Way
&ives, and on 'motion by Fryet second by Moddy, -the' City Attorney Was
instructed to draft a proposed -ordinande.
A communication from Burt Elliott Eaton, Judge of the Municipal
Court, announcing the !appointment of JeWeAnderson as Clerk of the
Municipal Court, Wasrelad,*,and on motion -by Lemmon second by Moody said
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A conmunicat ion from Ralph I.LaPlant announcing th4 appointment of
Tim K.. Puryear, Adolph J. aruszynski and Walter B.Nelson as Deputy Assessors
Was read, and on motion by Fryer -second by Green, said appointments Were
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The City Engineer submitted specifications and estimate of cost
for the installation of auto traffic signal-s on -BroadWay Street, the said
estimate of cost being $5755*40; of Which t►he City.of Rochester -has materials
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on hand to the value of -$3250.40
The claims of Ruben PolikoWsky $58.009- and Tim K.: Puryear $45.00 9
Lemon second by Moody, and all voting in
Were each readq and upon motion b;
favor thereof, the same Were allowed and the Mayor and City Clerk Were
authorized and directed to draw Warrants upon the City Treasurer and make
payments accordingly.
The City Attorney presented the following ruling regarging the
annexation of part of West LaWn Addition:
" April 4th91938.
. Honorable Mayor and Common Council,, .
Rochester, Minnesota.
Gentlemen,
have examined the petition made by a majority
F of the owners of WestlaWn Addition, to be annexed to the
City and dated October 2291937.
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�.,. After such examination I find that the petition
L2: is in due form, as Well as the Ordinance attached thereto,
passage of Which Ordinance Will annex the lands described
"'! + in said petition to the City of .Rochester.
ate, :Very respectfully yours,
Irving L.Eckholdt
y City Attorney."
y ; Alderman Fryer introduced an ordinance annexing Block 1 and the
`t II east half of Block 2 of WestlaWn Addition to the City of Rochester , Which Was
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given its firsts reading.
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Alderman Moody introduced the following resolution, Which Was read y°
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
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Minnesota:
That the salary and compensation of the following officials of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereinafter named be and the name are
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hereby fixed, set and allowed as follows, duringthe ensuing officialyear:'
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City Attorney $2300.00 per year;
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Building,Electrical and Plumbing Inspector $1920.00 per year;
City Treasurer $1200.00 per year,;
City Wei ghmast er ,$840.00 per year •
Assistant Custodians of the City $all,$1320.00 per year each; i
First Assistant 4ity Engineer $1920.00 per year;
• Mechanic at Warehouse $1860.00 per year;
Assistant City Engineer $1800.00 per year.
The said salaries and compensations shall be paid from the General=
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Fund semi-monthly; one-half of the monthly salary and compensation being
payable on the 16th d ay and the balance thereof .on the last day of each
calendar month during the ensuing official year."
Upon motion by Lemmon second by Moody that tjxe said resolution$
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 fixing the salary of the g
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City Clerk at $3300.00 for the ensuing official year, Which Was read.
Upon motion by Green second by the said resolution's
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be adopted as read, and all ' votin g in favor thereof, President Liddle
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. _
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Alderman Lemmon ' introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
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Second City Clerks Stenographer at $87.50 per month during the ensuing
official year, Which Was read.
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IIpon .motion ,by Richman second by,.:AWndse4.sthat the said resolution,
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be adopted as read, axd all voting in ; favor thereof 4 'President ,Liddle -
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Moody, introduced a resolution fixing the salary of thefi-
City Clerk's Stenographer at 0135.00 per month during ,the ensuing official -
year, Which Was read.
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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 resolutioji,,4uly passed and adopted.
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Alderman Lemmon introduced the folloWing resolution,Which Was read:
"Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Roehester,Minnesot :
That the salary and compensation' of the Judge, of the Municipal Court of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota,, is hereby fixed, at the sum of $2500.00 for the
ensuing term of office, the Judge to have 14 day vacation, payable from the Genera,
Fund of said City, provided hoWever, that the sum of $10.00 per day shall be
deducted from said salary and 'compensation and paid to the Special Municipal Judge
for each day When he is aeting.as Municipal Judge, said salary and compensation
to be paid in monthly installments on the last day of each month during the ensuin
term of office.
Upon motion by Green 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.
Alderman Lemmon introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the Clerk
of the Municipal Court at $1500.00 for the ensuing official year,Which Was read.
T Y Upon motion by Lammmon second by Amundsen,that the said resolution be
a � � adopted as read, and ,all. voting, in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the
{_ said resolution duly passed •arid adopted.
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Alderman Green introduced the folloWing re'solution,Which Was read.
f "Be ;it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:.
{ That the ,salary and. compensation of the City Assessor of the City of
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Rochester, Minnesota, and one Deputy Assessor of said City, the same to cover the
' = salary and com ensati,on of both the :Assessor and.one such deputt as may be
appointed by the Assessor upon th►e approval of the Common Council of said City,
be and the same of s hereby 'fixed and alloWed at the total sum of 14819.92 per year
for such officers; said salary and compensation to be paid as folloWs: 03499.92
o +n vftIvl', T T.nDIavn+_ ni+.v'Ao'ooaanl% n,,A 4�tR2n_nn '+.1,ATA�:f +.A Tim Ti_P11rvAA.r
„< Deputy Assessor, to be paid in monthly installments, one half of each'of said
monthly installments payable on the 16th day of each month, ancf one half thereof
' J on the- last day of each month.
The Mayor and City Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and directe
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to 'draw Warrants upon the City Treasurer and make payments accordingly."
Upon motion by Lemmon second by A.mundsen,that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, Presideht Liddle declared the
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said resolution duly passed and adopted.
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` I Engineer's private secretary 'at the sum of $135.00 per month during the ensuing
official year, Which Was read.
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Upon motion by green second by Moody,that, the said resolution be
j 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 fixing the salary of
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the stenographer for the Mayor,Chief of Police and' City Attorney, at
�65.00 per monthduring the efisuing official year, Which Was read.
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Upon. motion by.r.400dy second by Green that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle
declared the said resolution duly pe.ssed and adapted.
Alderman Fryer introduced the .follbWing reWolution 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,
hereinafter named, be and the same is hereby fixed, set and allowed as
folloWs, during the ensuing official year:
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Chief of, Fire Department, .2700.00 per year;
j� Ass1t. Chiefs of Fire Dept,, each $1860.00 per year;
Drivers of Pumping Motor, each .1,1740.00 per year;
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Drivers of International Combination truck,each 13-740.00 per year;
Drivers of. Aerial truck each S1740.00 per year;
Drivers of Chief's car each '' 1740.00 per year;
Regular firemen each $1680.00 per year;
Mechanic and Driver of Pumping Motor 0�1980.00 per year
Supt.of. Fire Alarm System 120.00;
!' i Drivers of Pirsch Combination truck, each 81740.00 each per year;
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Provided, that all firemen appointed Who have nbt had previous
experience as firemen shall receive a salary'and compensation in the sum
of 011440.00 each per year.
Said salaries and compensations shall be paid from the Fire
Protection Fund, semi-monthly; one half of the monthly salary and
compensation being payable, on the 16th day and the balance thereof on
the, last dayof each calendar month during the ensuing official year."
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1 Upon motion by Richman 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 th-e�,folloWing resolution,Which Was read:
Be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota:
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!� That the salary and compensation d1f the folloWing members of the
Police Department of the City of Rochester,Minnesota, hereinafter named
be and the same are hereby fixed, set and allowed as folloWs during the
it ensuing official. year:
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Chief of Police, and use of privately owned car 12700.00 per year;
Captains of Poli ce,each 11E380.00 per year;
Patrolmen With former service, each 316BO.00 per year;
Pulice detectives each 31800.00 per year;
Patrolmen With original appoin.tment,each A1500.00 per. year;
Jail Guards each $840.00 per year;
Said salaries and compensations shall be paid frpm the General Fund
of said City semi-monthly; 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 montk during the ensuing official year."
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Upon motion by Amundsen second by Moody that the said resolution be
adopted as read, and all voting in favor thereof, President Liddle declared the said
resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Fryer introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $1200.00 for the Ensuing official;
year ,Which Was read.
Upon 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.
Alderman Amundsen introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Second Assistant Superintendent of the Dumping Grounds at $il40.00 for the ensuing
official year,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.
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Alderman.Amundsen introduced a resolution fixing the salary of the
Chief Operator at the SeWage Disposal Plant at $1800.00, for the ensuing official
year, and fixing the salary of the Assistant Operators at $1680.00 each per year
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Upon motion by Moody second by Fryer t4at 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 Amundsen introduced,a resolution fixing the salary,of the
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Custodian of'the Williams Apartments at $540.00 for the ensuing official year,Which
i Was read.
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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 resolution duly passed and adopted. ta;
Alderman Fryer introduced' the 'folloWing resolution,Which Was read: M
"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 cleaning of vaults and cesspools, and $4.00 for
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thb nextcubic 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 Lemmon second by,Moody:,that, the said resolution j
be adopted as read, V,nd all Voting in favor thereof, President Liddle •
declared the said•resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Richman introduced a resolution fixing the salary of
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the stenographer for the Building -Electrical and plumbing Inspector at
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$65.00 per month during the ensuing official year, and the salary of -_
the stenographer for the Judge of the Municipal Court and the Public Health
and Welfare Board, at $75.00 per month during the ensuing official year,
Which Was read.
Upon motion by Moody second by Amundsen,tha,t the said resolution
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 allowing $25.00 per
month for extraordinary services of the City Treasurer in managing the
Williams Estate Properties, during the •enb-6ing� official year, Which Was
r ead:
Updn motion by Lemmon second by Fryer that the said resolution
be adopted as read, and all 8oting' in favor thereof,'President Liddle
declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Richman introduced the folloWing resolution,Which Was reed
"WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
by resolution dated February 23rd,1938, approved the action of the Public
Library Board in accepting the bid of the Mayo Properties Association for
the purchase of Lot 5 and the East 36 feet,of Lot 69in Block 1890ri�inal
Plat of Laid City for the purchase price of $419100.00., and
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WHEREAS, Said Mayo Properties Association has deposited With the City
Treasurer, a check in. the amount of said purchase: price;
,--NOW THEREFORE, Be it and it 'is hereby resolved by the Common Council
of the Cityaf,Rochester, Minnesota:
That the City Treas rer' is hereby authorized to deposit the said
check to the credit of the City of Rochester, in the Permanent Improvement Fund to
be designated as Code-9, Auditorium Fund. "
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.
Alderman Richman introduced W telsolution appropriating %15,028.32 from
the SeWer Fund and ordering payment made to Wm. Co Fraser & Son, for final estimate
on the construction of a trunk line sanitary seWer in part of Sixth Street SouthWest,
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 Richman introduced a resolution designating streets, avenues
and alleys to be sprinkled and/or flushed and,/or oiled during the 1938 season,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.
Upon motion by Green °second by Richman the City Engineer Was instructed
to prepare plans, specifications and estimate of cost for an oil. distributor.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Breen it Was ordered that the Chairmen
of each Committee.be required to approve all hills for supplies and materials furni
to their respective departments before being ..submitted to the Common Council.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Lemmon, the office of the Building,
Electrical and Plumbing Inspector of said City Was ordered placed under some
Committee of the Common Council, said Committee to be appointed by the President.
Upon motion by Fryer second by Amundsen the City Clerk Was instructed
to advertise for bids for the purchase of the property knoWh as. the Witherstine
Property, bids to be received and opened at 7:30 o'clock P.M. April 25th,1938.
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Upon motion b- Green second by Lemmon the Chairmen of each of
the, several committees Were instructed to contact the heads of.' the
various departments re -larding the entablishmpnt of regular office hours.
A report st�,-,.ned by the Street and Alley Committee and the City
Engineer recommending that bituminous treatment be placed on Seventh
Avenue SouthWest from Sixth Street SouthWest to Eleventb Street SouthWest,
11,Tas read, and President Tilddle ordered that the same be placedon file.
Upon motion by Richman second by Moody, the Common Council,
adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P.M., on April llth,1938.
City Clerk.
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