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was read
A letter frau "miss Gladys Griebie/protesting about the practice of parking
new and used cars on Spruce Street by Quality 1/411evrolet Inc.. After full
discussion, the Clerk was directed to write a letter to L.G. Boody asking
his cooperation in limiting the amount of parking.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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Harlowe N. John`• pillage Clerk
COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington,
Minn. was held in the council chambers on January 9, 1950 with the following
members' present: Francis Ingerson, A.H. Field, Reuben Petersen,-Eugene
Kuchera, and Harlowe M. Johnson.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded
by A.H. Field, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
GENERAL FUND
Community Oil Co. -- gasoline - 3.30
John J. McBrien —legal services - 224.80
Schneider Hardware - supplies for city hall & streets - 17.90
Marshall "ells Store - street supplies - 1.05
F.L. McAndrew & Son - fire dept. supplies - 27.80
Larsen Electric - electrical sypplies 8.68
Glenn Taft-- wiring police light, etc.- 31.70
Haakenson Station - gasoline & oil - 25.E
P.H. Feely & son Inc. - coal & salt - 97.38
Dakota County Tribune - publishing minutes & notices - 18.68
Central Telephone Co. - telephone - 24.25
Central t'lectric & Gas Co. - electricity- 361.23
J.R. Kltzbeacher - special police - 6.00
Phillips Petroleum Co. 4 station Charges - 12.74
Skelly Oil Company•- station charges - 37.46
Standard Oil Company —station charges - 3.98
Farmington Auto Co, - repair of truck - 137.05
,Gordon Lourey - leveling boulevards - 48.00
Miller-Davis Company - Adm. sypplies - 83.17
Central Telephone Co. - Police telephone - - 6.30
Donald Sypal - fire dept. engibeer for 1949 - 40.00
,Lampert Yards, Inc. - supplies - 34.55
C.E. Cadwell, Agent. - Gen. Liability Insurance - 293.81
E.C. Feely, P.M. - stamped envelopes - 50.84
.Francis A. Kelly - sidewalk repair & replacement - 875.45
'HBUSING FUND
Harlowe M. Johnson, - housing unit management - _ 15.00
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
Francis A. Kelly - curb & sidewalk construction - 4,411.40
Fischer Construction Co. - gravel & packing - 1,320.00
LIQUOR FUND
Distillers Distributors - merchandise - 633.40
Griggs Cooper & = merchandise - 238.09
the Village Clerk's Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 1949 •
was presented md reviewed. Upon motion by A.H. rield, seconded by Reuben '
Petersen, the Financial Statement was approved, ordered placed on file for
public inspection, and a copy thereof published in the Dakota County Tribune
in accordance with the requirement of law.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was
directed to transfer $139.27 from the Paving Fund to the Bond & Interest Sinking
Fund.
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Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was directed
to transfer $2,000.00 from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, the Clerk was instructed to
transfer $3,000.00 from the 'general Fund to the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund.
A request having been received Brom the Village Treasurer, it was moved by
A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben Petersen, that the First National Rank of Farmington,
Farmington, Minn. be designated as the depositary of all the village funds, that
the collateral pledged by the said bank be approved, and that the Federal Reserve
Bank of Minneapolis, Minn. be designated as the place of safekeeping of said
collateral. Carried.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, the following appointments
for the year 1950, made by Mayor Francis Ingerson, were approved:
Sanitation Commission Henry Iundgren, Chr.
Chester Brinkman
Christ Nelson
Buliding & Planning Commission: R.C. Copenhaver, Chr.
C.E. Cadwell, Sec.
George Mussman
H.W. Hosmer
E.M. Gerster
Health Officer: Dr. A.J. Emond
. Associate Board Membersi Dr. J.S. Emond
Dr. Norton Rogin
.Public Utilities Commissioner: Eugene Kuchera
,Street Commissioner: Reuben Petersen
.Police Commissioner: A.H. Field
.Sewer & Water Commissioner: Francis Ingerson
.Library & City Hall: Harlowe M. Johnson
Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, the official Bond of
George McCluskey, Village Constable, was approved and ordered placed an file.
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the following village
employees were hired for the year 1950 and salaries of employees and Village
officials set as indicated:
'Village Treasurer $20.00 per month
*Village Clerk rz5 90.00 per month
'Street Supt.-Chas. N. Weisbric �� A,Ne,_ 240.00 per month (1 wk.vacation)
Assistant Street Supt.-Dale Scdtke- 200.00 per month (1 wk. vacation)
'Garbage Collector , Melvin Doffing- - 180.00 per month Do
'Chief of Police - thamas A. Haley - 250.00 per month Do
25.00 per month car expense
-Day Policeman - George McCluskey - 100.00 per month (1 wk. vacation)
'Relief Policeman-J.R. Klotzbeacher - 75 per hour regular
1.00 per hour special
' Liquor Store Manager - George Sypal - 285.00 per month (1 wk. vacation)
Bartender - John Ilarger - 200.00 per month Do
Bartender - Chas. Riegert - 200.00 per month Do
-Store Janitor - John Seurer - 125.00 per month Do
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the following applications
for Cigarette Licenses for the year 1950 at a license fee of $12.00 were
approved and licenses ordered to be issued:
' Ahlberg Drug Avalon Cafe
Johnson Fairway Foods, Inc. Recreation Parlor & Pool Hall
American Legion Club E. Kuchera & Son
. Haakenson's Grocery National food Store
. Griebies rood Market Lisle's Cafe
grey Sweet Shop Home Cafe
Bert's Tavern Hthspital Pharmacy
Farmington Bowling Alley J.L. -Turek & Son.
Hi Way Cafe
Upon motion by A.H. Field, sedonded by Eugene Kuchera, the application for a
license to operate a motion picture theatre presented by Lyle Bung was approved
at a license fee of $30.00 for the year 1950 and a license ordered to Be issued.
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Upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the application of the
Clifford Larson I'ost #189, The American Legion, for an "On-SAle Club Liquor
License" was approved at the fee of $100.00 as set by law, and a license ordered
to be issued.
Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, the license fee for pin-ball
machines for the year 1950 operating within the limits of the Village of Farmington
was set at $100.00 per establishment, payable in advance.
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was directed to
instruct the Sanitation Commission that garbage collections in the residential
area shall be made twice a week throughout the entire year.
No further business appearing, the meeting was ad ourned.
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Harlowe M. Jo -'on, Village Clerk
A special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn. was
held in the council chamber at 9:00 P.M. on January 9, 1950 for the purpose of
holding a hearing on the proposed vacation of a part of alley in- Block 25, Town
of Farmington.
No one appearing to object to said vacation, a proposed resolution entitled:
"RESOLUTION VACATING PART OF ALLEY IN BLOgK 25, TOWN OF FARMINGTON" was introduced
and assigned No. 1-50. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Reuben
Petersen. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 5; NAPES, 0; and the
resolution was declared adopted and passed.
No further business appearing, the meeting was add.. ed. '
Harlowe M. ohns o v 'i age Clerk
COUNCIL MEETING
A regular.monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chambers on February 13, 1950 having been postponed from
February Vii, 1950• All members, except Eugene Kuchera, were present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting held on
January 9, 1950 were read and approved.
Dean Converse, engineer for Banister Engineering Co. reported to the council that
he had checked on the frozen sewer main on Elm Street under Highway #218 and that
he believed that it was frozen under the main highway proper. Be was instructed
by the Council to contact the Minnesota Highway Dept. to ascertain the cause for
this condition and report back to the council.
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A delegation from the Women's Club and numerous other citizens appeared before
the council requesting an allocation of funds from the council to carry out a
Recreation program in the community. After considerable discussion, John
McBrien, Village Attorney, read the statutes pertaining to this questioa. f
He pointed out that funds allocated by a Village Council can only be disbursed
through a Board directly appointed by the Council or in connection with specified
incorporated organizatio ns. After additional discussion, it was moved by
H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, that a ## Recreation Board, consisting
of five members, be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Upon
being put to vote, there were: Ayes, 4; NAYES, 0; and the motion was declared
carried.
An application for a permit to hail a dance on January 17, 1950 was received from
the Knights of Columbus Council #2400. Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by
Reuben Petersen, the application was approved and a permit ordered issued at a
fee of $5.00
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The Following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded
by A.H. Field, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
GENERAL FUND
Henneberry Implement Co. - chloride - 12.00
Quality hevrolet Inc. - fire truck e uipment - 13.05
Gamble Store p street supplies - 16.88
Schneider Hardware - street & fire dept supplies - 71.10
Farmington Blacksmith Shop - fire truck materials etc. - 40.00
M.R. Elobz - labor, streets - 14.50
A.S. Duff - snow removal truck - 36.25
J.R. Klotzbeacher - Do 36125
Ernest Hagen- Do 36.25
Darrel Mongeau - ' Do 26.25
Norris D-X Station - gasoline - 3.90
C.G. base -jdatice court fees - 3.50
Lampert Yards Inc. -
coal, etc. -
38.80
Dakot County Tribune - publishing financial statement,ete. 163.58
J.R. lotzbeacher - special police - 8.00
Ernest A. Sprute - saw sharpening - 1.50
H.J. McHugh - gas burgers for fire hall - 35.00
First '�at'l. Bank of armington - banking chgs.- 4.81
Harlow) M. Johnson - postage - .88
FarmDquipment Store - steaming sewers - 52.50
Farmington Public School - Recreation program - 452.06
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity - 362.12
Central Telephone Co. - telephone - 22.28
Standard oil Co. - gasoline - 2.92
Phillips Petroleum Co. - gasoline - 3.59
Miller-Davis Company - Adm. supplies - 8.68
Minnesota Fire 4'quipment Go. - supplies - 2.23
Dakota County Oil Co. - station charges - 19.45
Roy Harmer, agent - Insurance on fire truck - 46.09
LIQUOR FUND
Famous Brands, Inc. -merchandise 338.48 111
Ed Phillips & Sons Inc. - merchandise - 1,217.46
Distillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 427.86
Ed Phillips & Inc. - merchandise 171.51
Do Do 694.26
Famous Brands Inc. - Do 284.92
_ Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 472.35
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer, etc. - 522.85
Petty" Cash - George Sypal - store supplies - 109.51
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity & telephone - 49.30
Frank essek - cigarettes, etc. - 281.65
Jacpb Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 26.00
Star Express & Transfer Co. - freight 34.88
Ed Phillips & Sons - merchandise - 58.74
Swiss Wine House - merchandise - 85.50
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 90.96
Old Peoria Company- merchandise - 227.40
H. Steenerson & Sou - quarterly audit & supplies - 112.8Q
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 140.59
Ed Phillips & Sons - merchandise - 197.78
Famous Brands Inc. - merchandise - 629.84
Village of Farmington - Gaebage collection - 13.50
Roy Harmer, Agent - insurance - 90.44
Farm Equipment Store - compressor repair - 8.15
HOUSING FUND
H.M. Johnson, manager - 15.00III
P.I.R. FUND
Fischer Construction Co. - street construction - 1,472.00
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $2,000.00 from the Liquor Fund Xo General Fund.
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $1,000.00 from General Fund to the P.I.R. Fund.
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Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, the following applications
for building permits were reviewed and permits prdered issued:
Donald E. 14avison - new dwelling - Lot 13, Park Addition
Maynard P. 'Bell - new dwelling - No. 60 ft. Lot 12, Park Addition.
After full discussion of increased costs, it was moved by Reuben Petersen,
seconded by A.H. Field, to ibcrease the ear allowance expense for Thomas A. Haley,
vieif of Police, to $35.00 per month effective February, 1950.
The Clerk read a letter from the Village Clerk of Henske., Minn. offering a sum
of $200.00 for the 23 old street light standards that were removed in the business
district. After full discussion, it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben
Petersen, that the offer be accepted and that the Clerk be authorized to complete
the transaction.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
Harlowe M. o• , -o-, Village Clerk
A special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn. was
held in the offices of The First National Bank of Farmington, on February 23, 1950
with all members except A.H. Field, present.
After" due consideration, Mayor Ingerson appointed the following members to serve
as members of the Recreation Board for the year 1950:
D.B. Whititbr - Chairman
E.M. Gerster
C.R. Nicholas
Dale Wood
Mrs. J.L. Turek Jr.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the gbove listed
appointments were approved. Upon being put to vote,. there were: AYES, 4; NAYES,O;
The following bills were presented and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by
Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the Liquor Fund:
Distillers Distributors - merchandise - 0014.62 .
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 401.65
Ed Phillips & Sons, Co. - merchandise - 176.20
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington,
was held in the council chambers on March 6th, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting held on
February 23, 1950n were read and approved.
Mr. A.W. Banister of Banister Engineering Co. reported that the sewer under
Highway #218 at Elm Street had been thawed out by the Highway Dept. He read a
letter from said department stating that it appeared that the sewer was clogged
with roots and other debris. Mr Banister advised the council to have the sewer
lamped to determine the cause of the freeze up.
The Clerk read the report on Investigation of the Water Supply in Farmington
made on January 13, 1950. After discussion of the report, it was ordered
placed on file with the Water Board.
An application having been received, it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by
Reuben Petersen, to grant a Permit to the Sypal-Lundgren Post of the V.F.W. to
hold a dance in the K.C. Hall on March 17, 1950 at a fee of $5.00.
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The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by
Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
Steadman Sales & Service -tree removal & paint for fire trick- 433.24
Nordquist & Company - rubber mat for fire truck - 5.00
McKay Service Garage - fire truck repair - 19.70
Farm Equipment Store - steaming sewer - 10.00
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. - bulbs - 58.07
Geo. M. Betzold - snow removal - 111:00
Norris D.J. Station - gasoline -
Farmington Auto Co. - truck repair 31.36
� - 11.90
Dakota County Tribune "- publishing minutes - 16.63
Central Alectric & Gas Co. - electricity
- 295.01
Central Telephone Co. - telephones - l _ 2
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J.R. Klotzbeacher - special 5
p police & snow removal - 1. 0
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Darrel Mongeau - snow removal - 12.50
Oskey Bros. Petroleum Co. - gasoline etc. - 43.84
H.C. Simonsen - conduit - 24.32
Ernest Hagen - snow removal - 12.50
Skelly Oil Company - gasoline 4.92
Phillips Petroleum Co. - gasoline, etc. - 14.19
Standard Gil Company - gasoline - 27.49
Dakota County Oil Company - gasoline, etc. - 17.01
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liquor Fund
Hanson Beverage Company - beer 402.35
Geprge Sypal -Petty Cash - store supplies - 106.79
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer & mix - 530.40
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 82.80
Geo. Benz & Sons Inc. - merchandise - 246.99
• Frank Pessek - merchandise - 278.66
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity & telephone - 49.61
Jacob Ries bottling Works - merchandise - 37.90
Ed Sheridan - merchandise - 28.80
Star Express & Transfer Co. - freight - 25.09
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 885.23
P.I.R. Fund
Fischer Construction Co. - street construction - 1,308.00
Housing Fund
H.C. Simonsen - plumbing repair - 33.47
H.M. 'Johnson - manager for February, 1950 - 15.00
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $1,500.00 from Liquor Fund to General Fund.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson,seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was instructed to
transfer $1,000.00 from General Fund to the P.I.R. Fund.
After full discussion, it was moved by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, that
the village authorize the attendance of Oscar J. Lubke, Village Assessor, at the
Assessor's school conducted by the League of Minn. Municipalities at the University
of Minnesota, expenses to be paid by the Village.
The Clerk presented an application for a Building Permit from the Dakota Farm Bureau
Service Company. After full discussion, a public hearing was set for Mar.20,1950
at 8:00 P.M. id the council chambers in accordance with Village Ordinance #119.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION
OF THRU CITY HIGHWAY ROUTE" was introduced and assigned No. 2-50. H.M. Johnson
moved its adoption, seconded by Reuben Petersen. Upon being put to vote, there
were: AYES, 4; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted & passed.
Village Attorney "cBrien reported on_the hearing for increased telephone rates held
before the Ainnesota Railroad & Warehouse Commission and stated that he had voiced
the objections of the Village. He further advised that the present electrical rates
be reviewed and the village Clerk was instructed to contact the proper official of
Central Electric & las Co. for this purpose.
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After full discussion of the services rendered by the Village Attorney and
the method of rendering statements therefor, it was moved by H.M. Johnson,
seconded by Reuben Petersen, to set a retainer fee of $25.00 per month for
the legal services of Village Attorney J.J. McBrien.
Representatives of the Fire Department appeared before the council and dis4
cussed their plans regarding a new 1000 gallon fire truck to service farm
fires. They stated that they intended to contact each township involved for
a contribution to this truck. Popular subscription had raised money toward
the chassis and the body would be paid for by the townships and the village.
They were instructed to report back to the council after contacting the
town boards.
Mr. Air. Banister of Banister Engineering Co. presented a plan for the estab-
lishment of a sewer rental charge. He advised the installation of the sewer
rental charge and the creati$n of a sewer fund to accordance with the in-
structions of the Minnesota apartment of Health. The main purpose of the
plan would be to raise funds to offset the cost of the proposed sewer disposal
plant. After considerable discussion, the matter was tabled until a later
rooting.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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Harlow , Jo • -o,, Village lerk
A special meeting of the Village Council was held in the council chambers
oniMarch 20th, 1950 at 8:00 P.M. with all members except H.M. Johnson, present.
The purpose of the meeting was to conduct a public hearing upon the applica-
tion bb .the Dakota County Farm Bureau Service Association for a non-conforming
use permit, permitting the use of the land North of Pine Street and South of
the railroad track between Seventh and Eighth Streets in the Village of
Farmington for the construction of a warehouse and salesrbom,
After a .full hearing at which all parties desiring to speak were heard, the
Council, upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Reuben Petersen, granted the
use permit applied for and authorized the issuance of such permit.
The following bills were reviewed and upod. mokion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded
by Reuben Petersen, were ordered paid from the Liquor Store Fund and
A.H. Field was authorized to sign the village4#### warrant-checks in the
absenceofthe Village Clerk.
Swiss Wine House - merchandise - $82.50
Ed Phillips & Sons - merchandise - 751.62
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 431.48
Ed Phillips & Sons.- merchandise - 568.33
Petty Cash - Geo. Sypal - supplies - 116.55
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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as compiled fr.l. minutew of
John J. McBrien, Village Attorney
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COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington was
held in the council chambers on April 3, 1950 with all members, except A.H. Field,
present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were readand approved.
Mr. J.L. Turek appeared before the council representing the Retail Gorcers in
opposition to Door-to-Door bread selling. Matter was fully discussed but no
action was taken.
Mr. A.W. Banister of Banister Engineering Co. appeared before the council to
report the following:
1. He reported that he had been unable to contact either Mr. Jones or
Mr. Chard of the Minnesota Highway Dept. with regard to the sewer main
on Elm Street that had been plugged due to frost and consequentl$ no
action had been taken on this matter.
2. He stated that samples of the water had been taken fr.. the main on
Sixth street south of Walnut Street by the Minnesota Department of
Health and that the report could be expected in a few days.
3. He reported that apparently there had been an error in the matter of the
drainage problem on Walnut Street between Second & Third Streets. The
construction was completed in accordance with the profile which had been
approved. He recommended that step be taken to remove this surface
water. He further stated that his company would make a rough survey
and profile of First Street at no cost to the Village.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben retersen, seconded by
Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
LITERAL FUND
Verdie J. Volden Inc. - mom removal - $88.00
Roger N. Clay - pumping water 6.00
Donald Sypal - Do 32.00
Miller-Davis Company - dog licenses - 8.55
Farmington Blacksmith Shop - truck pepair - 18.90
Oscar J. Lubke - Assessor's School expense - 13.70
J.R. Klotzbeachef - special police - 5.00
Central Telephone Co. - telephone 32.75
Central l'lectric & Gas Co. - electricity - 261.18
Albert J. Emond M.D. - posting sign - 1.00
Phillips Petroleum Co. - gas & oil - 15.78
Cities Service Oil Co. - gas & oil - 64.92
James Humphrey - freight on Electric supplies 1.46
Westinghouse Electric supply Co. - ballast - 43.00
LIQUOR FUND
Mid-West Wine Co. - merchandise - 77.93
Ed Phillips &Sons Co. - merchandise 218.43
Diatillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 489.45
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 27.14
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, tobacco, etc. - 259.51
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 384.50
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer, ete. - 666.55
Old Peoria Co. - merchandise - 77.92
Central Telephone Co. - telephone & Electricity- 46.74
Griggs Cooper Co. - merchandise 202.57
Petty Cash - Geo. Sypal - store supplies - 69.84
Irvin A. Larson - regrigeration repair - 33.86
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 183.15
HOUSING FUND
Ahlberg Pharmacy - paint - 19.11
H.M. Johnson - manager - 15.00
The makter of the chassis for the new rural fire truck was thoroughly discussed.
After due consideration, it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben
Petersen, that the Village call for bids for said truck and that the specifications
should be furnished by the Fire Department. Carried.
The Village Clerk was instructed to notify Leonard Gustafson that the Village
would not be responsible for surface water entering his basement.
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After full discussion, the Village Clerk was instructed to call for bids for
gravel for street repair. Motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene
Kuchera and duly carried.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was in-
structed to transfer $1,500.00 from the Liquor Fund to General Fund.
The application for a permit to erect a private garage on Lots 4P5, Block j,
Betzold's Addition to Farmington was received from Vince Robty. After due
consideration, it was moved by Reuben Petersen, seconded by H.M. Johnson, that
the application be approved and a permit ordered issued.
After full discussion, it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben
Petersen, that the Village call for bids for tarvia construction in accordance
with the specification on file in the Cierkfs office. Bids to be opened an
May 1st, 1950.
An application for a non-conforming use permit was received from J.E. Sauber for
the construction of a commercial building on Lots 9-12, Block 3, Dittman's
Addition to Farmington. After due consideration, a public hearing on the matter
was set for May 1, 1950 at 7:00 P.M. in the council chambers,
No further business appearing, the meeting was a. ourned.
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" rlowe T. Jo , llage Clerk
A special- meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chsmbers on April 17, 1950 with all members present.
Mayor Ingerson inquired if there had been any bids received in response to our
advertisement in the Dakota County Tribune for a fire truck chassis. The
Clerk ststed that five bids had been received. Whereupon it was moved by
H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, that bids be closed. Upon being
put to vote, there were: AYES,5; NAYES, 0; and the motion was carried.
The Clerk was instructed to open and read the 'bids. Bids received as follows:
Farmington Auto Co. $3,050.00
General Truck & Equip. Co. 3,952.94
Wagners D-%. 3,173.68
Farm Equipment Store 3,426.00
Northern Reo Co. 3,349.35
The bids :were then discussed and considered by members of the Volunteer Fire
Dept. and a recommendation made to the Council to accept the bid of Farm
Equipment Store. After due consideration, it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by
Reuben Petersen, to accept the bid of $3,426.00 received from Farm Equipment
Store. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES,5; NAYES,O; and the motion
was declared passed and the bid accepted. _
After full discussion, set was moved by Reuben Petersen, .seconded By Eugene
Kuchera, t) call for bids for the fire truck body. The Clerk was instructed to
publish proper notice that the bids would be opened on May 8, 1950 according to
specifications received from the Fbre Dept.
Afterfull discussion, it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera,
to increase the salary of Melvin Doffing to $200.00 per month effective 5-1-50.
111 It was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, to give Street Commissioner
Petersen the authority to hire an additional man to replace Dale Schmidtke at
a salary of $200.00 per month. Carried.
It was moved by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, that the request for
a "thru-city" route through Farmington be withdrawn from the Minnesota State
Highway Dept. in lieu of signs erected showing business district and village signs.
Motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H, Field, that the 'village attorney be
instructed to investigate the possibility of thei erection of flasher signals on
the railroad crossing of Highway #218 at Pine Street. Carrie.
No further business appearing, the meeting was =4 journed.
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A regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn. '
was held in the council chambers on May 1, 1950 with the following members
present: Eugene Kuchera, A.H. Field, Reuben Petersen (Acting Mayor), John
J. McBrien, Village Attorney, and H.M. Johnson.
The minutes`of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by
Eigene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
Star Express $c Transfer Co. - freight - 22.24
Ole Weierke - labor-streets $37.50
Municipal Equipment Co. - power unit for sewer- 320.75
Central Telephone Co. - telephone - 23.90
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity - 216.78
H.C. Simonsen - fire dept. supplies 8.04
Dakota County Uil Co. - gasoline & tires - 332.42
Farmington Auto Co. - truck heater - 31.65
Miller-Davis Co. - supplies - 1.17.
Francis Snyder- labor, pumping water - 10.50
Construction Bulletin - Advertising for bids - 7.80
Steadman Sales & Service - tree removal, etc.. 29.50
Skelly Oil Company - station charges - 13.2y
Standard Oil Company - station charges - 10.65
Al's Mobil Station - gasoline & oil - 47.47
P.H. Feely & Son, Inc . - coal - 1$.65
Lampert Yards Inc. - coal - 48.25
Oscar J. Lubke, Agent - Fire & E.C. Insurance- 34.00
Albert J. mond M.D. - quarantine signs - 3.00
State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. -insurance - 22.00
Farm Equipment Store - steaming sewers- 20.00
Halprin Supply Co., - fire hose & supplies - 358.20
Liquor Fund
Old Peoria Co. -merchandise- 38.70
Distillers DistributingCo. - merchandise - 248.33
Griggs Cooper& Co. - merchandise - 547.81
Swiss Wine House la merchandise - 158.30
Famous Brands, Inc. - merchandise - 155.21
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - • 759.46
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc. - 214.00
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 446.15
Taylor Beverage Co. -beer, etc. - 520.20
Old Peoria Co. - merchandise - • 116.10
Distillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 501.89
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 66.84
Housing Fund
Lampert Yards, Inc. - cedar pole - 1.40
Glen Taft - repair wiring - 4.76.
H.M. Johnson - Manager for April - 15.00
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $1,500.00 from Liquor Fund to General Fund.
The following building applications were reviewed and upon motion by H.M.
Johnson, sedonded by Eugene Kuchera, permits were ordered issued:
Joseph Boley - new dwelling - Lot 2, Elmway Addition
F.J. Henneberry - new dwelling - Si Lot 8 & Lot 9, Park Addition
Lawrence Weierke - basement dwelling - S.58ft Lots 4-5-6, Block 1.
McCluskey & Mick - new dwelling - S.30ft.Lot 11, N.30ft Lot 10,
Block 3, Greenway Addition "A"
McCluskey & - new dwelling - S.20 ft. Lot10, N. 40 ft. Lot9,
Block 3, ureenway Addition "A"
Mr. Clabence Mueller of ainister Engineering Co. presented blueprints and
plans for water drainage of *'alnut Street, Second and First Street for
the Council's consideration. Plans were fully discussed and tabled until
a later meeting.
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The following applications for license to sell "Non-Intoxicating Malt
Beverages" were reviewed and properly considered. Upon motion by Eugene
Kuchera, seconded by H.M. Johnson, licenses for "On-Sale" and Off-Sale"
were ordered issued to the following:
J.J. Matzoll - Farmington Bowling Lanes -
L.O. Halvorson - Hi Way Cafe
L.J. Baltes - Lisle's Cafe
A.A. Stoneburg - Bert's Place
Mrs. H. Dooley - Avalon Cafe
E. Kuchera - .E. Kuchera & Son.
Mr. Everett Baxter, Vice-Pres. of Central Eleftric & Gas Co. met with the
council to discuss service rendered by the Company and the matter of rates
charged for electrical power. He agreed that his company would make checks
to ascertain if proper voltage was being maintained in all parts of the
distribution system.
Mr. J.E. Sauber appeared before the council inquiring regarding the non-
conforming use permit that he had filed. He was directed to give additional
information to J.J. McBrien, Village Attorney and that a public hearing would
be set for June 5, 1950.
Acting Mayor Petersen inquired if there had been any bids received for street
surfacing and for gravel in respohse to our advertisement in the Dakota County
Tribune. The Clerk informed the council that five bids had been received for
street surfacing and two for gravel. #141######M#00#######‘001004###
Wiskii############## Whereupon it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by
A.H. Field that the bids be closed. The Clerk was instructed to open and
read the bids for street surfacing which were as follows:
Alexander Const. Co. -- 74¢ per sq.yd. - $11,840.00
Bury & Carlson Inc. - 62¢ per sq yd. - 9,920.00
Gust A. Holm - 1.08 per sq. yd. - 17,280.00
Fischer Construction Co.- 69¢ per sq. yd. - 11,040.00
Glenn Johnson Const.Co. - 64¢ per sq. yd. - 10,240.00
Atter due consideration, it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by Eugene Kuchera
to accept the bid of Bury & Carlson of 62¢ per sq. yd. and the Clerk war
directed to sign a contract therefor. -Carried.
" The Clerk was then instructed to open and read the bids for gravel which were
as follows:
Fischer Construction Co, - $1.20 per cit. yd.
Emil Hanson - 1.10 per cu. yd. '
After due consideration, itwas moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene
Kuchera, to accept the bid of Emil Hanson for gravel at $1.10 per cu. yd. Carried.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACTING MAYOR & CLERK TO
FTRCUTE LEASE" was introduced and assigned No. 3-50. H.M. Johnson moved its
adoption, seconded by A.H. Field. Upon being put to vote, there were: ATES,4;
MAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
The matter of additional rods and equipment for the sewer cleaning appartus was
discussed. It was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, that the
Clerk be authorized to place an order for said equipment. Carried.
Motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, that the signature of Reuben
Petersen as Acting` Mayor be authorized on Village Checks in the absence of
Mayor rngerson.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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A special/ meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
wasp held in the council chambers on May 8th, 1950 with all members present.
Members of the Volunteer Fire Department were present.
The Mayor inquired if there had been any bids received for a new fire truck body
in response to our Call for Bids published in the Dakota County Tribune. The Clerk
informed the council that four bids had been received. Whereupon it was moved
by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, that bids be closed. Upon being
put to vote, there were: AYES, 5; NAYES, 0; and the motion was carried.
The Clerk was then directed to open• and read the bids. Bids were as follows:
Minnesota Fire Equipment Co. - 6aterous Pump - $3,895.00 89 .00 •
Forstner Bros.-Madelia, Mina.-Oberdorfer Pump - 3,575.00
Do Amer. Marsh ' ront Mount Pump - 3,865.00
Luverne Fire Appartus Co. Viking Pump - 4,245.00
Flour City Body Corp.- Hale Pump - 4,547.00
After considerable questioning and due consideration, the members of. the Volunteer
Fire Department voted to recommend to the council that the bid of Minnesota Fire
Equipment Co. be accepted. Whereupon it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by
Reuben Petersen, that$ the recommendation of the Fire Department be accepted and
that the bid of Minnesota Fire Equipment Co. for $3,895.00 be accepted and that
the Clerk be authorized to sign the contract for said truck. Upon being put to
vote, there were: AYES, Field, Petersen, Kuchera, Ingerson, Johnson; NAYES, 0;
Whereupon the motion was declared carried and said bid accepted.
No further business appearing, the meeting was = •journed.
Harlowe M. Jo • - . , ° llage Clerk
COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington,
was held in the council chambers on June 5th, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the Last regular meeting and of the special meeting held on
May 8th, 19$0 were read and approved:
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by
Reuben Petersen, ordered paid from the fund iodinated:
GENERAL FUND
Farmington Auto'Co. •- truck repair - $6.95
Lampert Yards, Inc. - material for garage - 5.90
Dakota County oil Co. - gas & oil - 30.41
Loyd McKay - labor on fires truck - 14.35
Schneider Hardware - street supplies - 36.42
Miller-Davis Co. - office forms - . ' 3.87
Westinghouse Eledtric Supply Co. - street lights - 37.80
Arnold Fox - cutting trees - 14.00
Dakota County Tribune - publishing minutes, etc. 49.98
Municipal Equipment Co..sewer cleaning supplies- 356.54
Skelly Oil Co. - station charges - 3.50
Standard Oil Co. - station charges - 11.60
Star Express & Transfer - freight- 1.95
Norttifield Foundry & Mach. Co. - manhole covers - 94.00
Lampert Yards Inc. - supplies - 16.50
Minnesota Fire Equipment Do. - repair hose - 2.25
J.N. Baltes - strap- 1.00
C.E. Cadwell, Agent. - Add'l. Liability Insurance- 2.21
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity - 24.1.78
Central Telephone Co. - telephone - 25.60
Gamble Store - supplies for city hall & Streets - 7.29
Emil Hanson - gravel ,- 438.80
E.C. Feely, P.M. - COD for watchclock - 16.44
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Ed Phillipd & Sthns Co. - merchandise - $1,437.51
Distillers Distributors do 241.32
Griggs Cooper & Co. do 113.72
• H. Steenerson & Co. - quarterly audit - 100.00
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 400.13
Village of Farmington - garbage collection - - - 13.50
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 388.20
Distillers Distributors - do 664.02
Central Electric & Telephone - electricity & Telephone- 48,64
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 188.60
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 533.25 •
Frank Pessek - tobacco - 332.10
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer, etc. - 653.80
Petty Cash - Geo. Sypal - store supplies - 111.82
Famous Brands, Inc. - merchandise - 306.22
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - supplies - 58.74
Housing Fund
Gamble Store - paint, etc. - 17.12
C.E. Cadwell, Agent - Fire & E.C, Insurance - 100.00
H.M. Johnson - Manager - 15.00
F.L. McAndrew & Son - paint, etc. - 32.28
BOND & XNTEREST SINKING FUND
1st Nat'l Bank for draft to N.W. Nat'l Bank of
Minneapolis, Minn - interest on bonds - 76.00
1st Nat'l Bank for draft to 1st Nat'l Bank of
Minneapolis, Minn - interest on bonds - 526.80
m P.I.R. FUND
Minnesota State Highway Dept. - add'1 expense Elm Street-602.48
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by H.M. Johnson, the, Clerk was instructed to
transfer $1,000.00 from Liquor Fund to General Fund.
Upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded by 14'euben Petersen, the following
building permits were ordered issued:
Roger Grundman - new dwelling - Lot 18, Block 35, Moes Add.
Ryno,Thampson - basement dwelling - Lot 7, Block 3, Feely's Add.
Applicatbons for Wholesale Non-Intoxicating Malt Beverage Licenses were reviewed
and upon moorion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, licenses for
one year were ordered issued_ to the following:
Hanson Beverage Company -210 Oak Street
Taylor Beverage Co. - 308 Elm Street
After due consideration and upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded by Reuben
Petersen, the following licenses were ordered issued:
Farmington Dairy - Milk License
Campbell Dairy - Milk License.
L. Wenthold - pool Hall License
Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the On-Sale and Off-Sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Beverage Licende of L.O. Halvorson was ordered cancelled
and a refund of $65.00 ordered paid.
Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, a 04-Sale & Off-Sale
Non-Intoxicating Beverage License was ordered issued to Harvey $inney, operating
the Hi-Way Cafe for a period of 10 months.
Mr. D.B. Whittier, Chairman of the Recreation Board, appeared before the Council
and presented their program for youth recreation during the summer months, together
with ane estimate of the cost of said program. After full discussion and due
consideration it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field,bhat an ex-
penditure of ;1, 000.00 be allocated to the Recreation Board and that the Village
Council•# go on record officially commending the Recreation Board for tAe
fine prgram that has been drawn up.
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Mr. Percy Steele appeared before the council inquiring whether or not a permit
was necessary to establish a funeral home in a residential district. After
considerable discussion, the matter was referred to the Village Attorney for an
interpetation of the Village Ordibnance.
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At 9:00 P.M., the public hearing regarding the non-conforming use permit
requested by J.E. Sauber was held. Mr. J.E. Spber and Mr. J.P. Sauber
appeared in favor of granting the permit in question. They explained what
type of building they planned to build and for what purpose it would be used.
After full discussion and in view of the fact that no one appeared in
opposition to the granting of said permit,. it was moved by Eugene Kuchera,
seconded by H.M. Johnson, that a non-conforming use permit be issued to
J.E. Sauber for Lots 11-12, Block 3, Dittman's Addition to Farmington,
Rickey Bros, of Joplin, '"`issouri appeared before the council inquiring
whether the Village were interested in having the Septic Tank for sewage
disposal cleaned. After full discussion, Mayor I erson and Councilman
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A.H. Field were delegated MinnesotaDepartment gated to contact the State of
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Health to get their recommendations and report tib the council.
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They matter of surface water drainage on 6alnut Street between Firsts and Second
• Streets was discussed. After considering the recommendations of Banister
Engineering Co. and the estimate of costs of the various plans, it was decided
to build a storm sewer to connect with the storm sewer on Third Street.
Street Commissioner Petersen to arrange for the construction.
No further business appearing, the meeting was djourned.
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COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington
was held in the council chambers on July 3, 1950 with all members except
A.H. Field present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded
by Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
Ralph Christie Jr. - labor on streets - $96.00
Elmer J. Engel - labor - • 204.00
Emil Hanson - gravel - 528.00
Marshall Wells Store - shovel, etc.- 1.79
Schneider Hardware - street supplies - 13.13
Farmington Auto Co. - truck repair - 23.65
H.C. Simonsen - storm sewer supplies & labor - 268.80
John J. McBrien - legal services - 472.50
C.E. Cadwell, Agent - worin's Compensation Ins.- 394.18
C.G. Chase, J.P. - justice court costs - 7.00
Central Electric & Gas. Co.- electricity-- 211.45
Central Telephone Co.- telephone- 24.91
Bury & Carlson Inc. - Road Tar - 617.95
Coast to Coast Store . hose clamp- .50
Phillips Petroleum Co. - station charges - • 52.45
Standard Oil Co. - station charges - 4.89
Dakota County Oil Co. - gas & oil - 13.25
Lampert Yards, Inc. - supplies for storm sewer,etc. 443.95
Liquor Fund
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 422.54
Geo. Benz & Sons Co. - do 299.05
Ed Phillipd & Sons Co.- do 869.03
Collector of Internal Revenue - licenses - 47.50
Minnesota Municipal Licuor Store Assn. - dues - 10.00
Needels Co. - cleaning supplies - 3.61
Ed Sheridan - beet - 53.80
Famous Brands, Inc. - merchandise - 296.24
Ed 1'hillipd & Sons Co. - merchandise - 121.17
' Ed Sheridan - beer - 14.40
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc.- 269.62
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Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 27.35
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 234.35
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer - 704.35
Central Electric & Gas. Co. - electricity & telephone 49.40
Melady Paper Co. - supplies - 4.70
Hanson beverage Co. - beer - 524.90
Petty Cash - George Sypal - stove supplies - 139.96
Lubke Insurance Agency - insurance - 346.50
III Distillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 541.91
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. do 839.05
Melady Paper Co. - sup lies - 14.64.
Housing Fund
H.M. Johnson - Manager for June - 15.00
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $1,000.00 from Liquor Fund to General. Fund.
Applications for Building Permits were duly considered and upon motion by Reuben
Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the following permits were ordered issued:
J.E. Sauber - new commercial building - N. Lots 9-10 Block 3, Dittman's Add.
J.P. Sauber - new dwelling - S1 of Lots 9-10, Block 3, Dittman's Add.
Farmington Lutheran Church - new church - Lots 7-s, Block 3, Geo. F.
Betzold's 2nd Addition.
A petition having been received for the construction of a sewer on Pine Street
between 5th and 6th streets, it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded.by Reuben
Petersen, to hold a public hearing on the matter on July 24, 1950.
Ray Cox appeared before the council questioning the sewer assessment against Lot 6,
Block 1, Town of Farmington. After considerable discussion, the matter was
tabled until the next regular meeting.
A petition was received requesting the installation of Angle Parking oh Third
Street between Elm Streets and Sprmce street. Said petition, signed by majority
III of the business men, was duly considered and the Clerk directed to contact the
Commercial Club directors informing them that the Village Council #i#i `#### felt
there were several other factors to be considered before angle parking could be
instal.led'and asking them to reconsider on that basis.
A delegation from the School Board of School District #40 including Supt. %nald
Clauson appeared before the council investigating the possibility of using the
City Hall for two classrooms. After considerable discussion, the matter was
tabled until a later date when actual estimates of re-modeling, etc. were available.
A resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSABLE COST OF SIDE4'ALK IMPROV YT"
was introduced and assigned No. 4-50. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded
by Reuben Petersen. Upon being put, to vote there were: AYES,4; NAYES, 0; and
the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
A resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSABLE COST OF SIDE't'.'ALK IMPROVEMENT
(Pine Street)" was introduced and assigned No. 5-50. H.M. J$$hnson moved its
adoption,• seconded by Reuben Petersen. Upon being. put to vote there were:_. AYES,4;
NAPES, Q;,, :and the resolution was declared•adopted and passed.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FOR SIDEWALK HEARING" was introduced and
assigned. No. 6-50/ Reuben Petersen moved i.tl adoption, seconded by Eugene Kuchera.
Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 4 NAYES, 0; and the resolution was
declared adopted and passed. g
Mr. O.T. Lubke, local assessor, and A.L. Mallory, Dakota County Assessor, appeared
IIIbefore the council to hold a preliminary review of tax assessments of business
establishments.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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• COUNCIL MEETING
A special meeting of the. Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chambers on July 24, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and'upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded
by Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fend indicated:
General Fuld
Brown Clothing Company - polled uniform - 492.95 •
° Dakota County Tribune -printing & publishing - ' 50.35
Gamble Store -. street supplies - 15.85
Dra Ives - mowing weeds - _ 54.00
F.L. McAndrew & Son - bullets - 3.25
Oscar J. Lubke - assessing & revaluation - 750.00
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. - street lights - 29.90
Skelly Oil Company - station charges - 41.42
Phillipd Petroleum Co. - do 3.67.
Standard Oil Company - do 29.30 .
Howling Fund
F.L. McAndrew & Son - paint - 2.54
H.M. Johnson - manager for July - 15.00
Liquor Fund
H. Steenerson Co.-- quarterly audit - 100.00
Famous Brands, Inc. - merchandise - 634.38
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - do 569.29
Distillers Distributors - do • 295.61
Petty Cash - store supplies & expense - 100.00.
Ed Phillipd & Sons Co. - merchandise - 229.24
Griggs Cooper Co. merchandise - 181.57
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc. - 306.94
Fire Dept.-Rural Truck Fund
Faribo-Kenyon Fire & Supply Co. - fire hose - 470.60
After a full discussion of street maintenance, the Clerk was instructed to
write to Chas. Mille, County Commissioner requesting the County of Dakota to
maintain Ash street from Second Street to Highway #218.
Proper notise having been given, a hearing was held on the proposed assessment
for sidewalk on Pine Street. No objections being raised, a proposed resolution
entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING BENEFITS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT & ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT._THEREFOR" was introdiced-and assigned No.7-50. H.M. Johnson moved
its adoption, seconded by Reuben Petersen. Upon being put•to vote, there mere:
AYES, 5; MAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted:and passed.
. A hearing was then held on the matter of sewer construction on Pine Street be-
tween 5th and 6th Streets# After full discueeio n, apraposed resolution ent�ii33
led:..MESOLUTION.FOEl> ,l0LO>?',S R:.CvPINE:MEM vas.:introdueed:a
assigned No. 8-50 A.H:_,Field 'ed,its:ad ion,<<: c :, b Petersen,
Upon being fpu-t,to,vote there:were't. .AYES,5�g .A 0• Four-Fifths of the whole
council having voted therefor, the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
Upon motion by heuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the Clerk was
authorised, on the part of the Village of Farmington, to enter into an agreement
for a street light bulb franchise with Westinghouse Eledtric Supply Co. for the
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purchase of Mercury Vapor light bulbs.
The matter of signal lights at the intersection of Highways #218 and #65 was
discussed. John J. McBrien, Village Attorney, was directed to•contact the
Minnesota State Highway Dept.. for information as to present plans. Mr. McBrien
reported 9n the prggress -of his contacts relative to the signal lights at the
Railroad oaring of Highway #218 and stated that further contacts were being
made.
J.E. Sauber appeared before the council regarding the status of the proposed
sewer construction on Pine Street and was informed that at present, the plans
were being drawn for$one bloc* between 5th and 6th streets.
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Clarence Gelder, George Hussman, and Roman Kubista, members of the Board of
Directors of the Farmington Commercial Club, appeared before the Council rd
lative to the installation of diagaaak parking on Third Street between Elm
and Sprice Streets. After full discussion, the Clerk was directed to con-
tact Jefferson Bus Lines requesting them to make all bus stops on the west
side of Third Street in frost of the Bus Depo&. This decision was reached
after the suggestion by Clarence Gelder. n view of the need of additional
parking facilities, it was decided to provideparking along Second Street and
III to establish a parking lot at Oak and Second Streets. To accomplish this,
Mayor Ingerson appointed Eugene Kuchera to take steps to erect adequate lighting,
and Reuben Petersen to hard surface and properly mark the parking area. Mr.
Gilder offered the Dakota County Electric Cooperatime lot at Second and Oak
streets for temporary use as a parking lot and Mayor Ingerson was delegated to
contact the Masonic Temple Association seeking permission to use past of their
lot for parking purposes.
The resignation of George W. McCluskey, village policeman,was #O#### received
and upon motion by A.R. Field, sedonded by Reuben Petersen, the resignation
was accepted effective 9-1-50, after one month's vacaaien with pay. The
matter of re-organizing the police department was fully discussed and tabled
until the nett meeting.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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Har owe M. Johns®,'Village Clerk
A special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chambers on August 14, 1950 with all members present.
III The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded
by Reuben Petersen, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund -
Jacob Klotzbeacher -special police - $97.50
Fail meson - gravel - 191.40
Dakotk ounty it Co. - gas & oil - 8.81
• Bury& Carlo - road tar, etc. - 142.10
Miller-pads oa:pany - supplies - 5.74
Standard ii Co. - station charges - 14.22
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity - 195.38
League of Minnesota Municipalities - 1951 dues - 58.00
Dakota Cunty Tribune - publishing minutes, etc. - 25.25
Lampert 'Lards Inc. - street supplies - 5.05
John Rollman - repairing truck seat - 1.45
Ralph Christie Jr. - labor, garbage truck - 102.00
Elmer J. Al'ngel - labor, streets - 102.00
Liauor Fund
Taylor Beverage Co. -beer 732.10
Bd Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 173.73
Alcorn Beverage Co. beer - 269.75
Village of Farmington - garbage collection - 13.50
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 46.35
111 Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 705.90
Central Electric & Gas Co. - telephone & electricity- 50.19
Ed rhillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 1,136.30
Old Peorba Co. - merchandise - 174.95
Distillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 527.96
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 403.38
Faribault Distilling Co. - merchandise - 48.90
Ed Sheridan - beer - 67.80
Petty Cash - store supplies - 117.69
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Mike Kadas - refund, overpayment sewer assessment - 33.09
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Fire Bent. - Rural Truck Fuad
alprin Supply Co. - fire hose - $220.50
Star Express & Transfer o. — freight — 13.80
Farm Equipment Store - Truck chassis - 3,J26.00
The following appliRations were considered and upon motion by Eugene Kuchera,
seconded by Reuben retersen, building permits were ordered issued as follows:
McCluskey & `Mick - new dwelling - Lots 8-9, Block 3, eenway Addition
Wm. Herres - move in building - Lot 12, Block 3, Shepley's Addition.
After a full discussion regarding lights for R.R. Crossing on Highway #218 and
a report from Village Attorney, John *Brien, a proposed resolution entitled:
"RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO STOP & GO TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS
Nos. 218 & 65" was introduced and assigned No. 9-50. " Reuben Petersen moved its
adoption, seconded by A.H. Field. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES
15;
NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO LIGHTING RAILROAD
CROSSING ON HIGHWAY No.318" was introduced and assigned ho. 10-50. Reuben
Petersen moved its adoption, seconded by A.H. Field. Upon being put to vote
there were: AYES%j 5; NAPES 0; and the resolution was declared afopted passed.
The matter of the reorganization of the police department, tabled from last meeting,
was thoroughly discussed. After consultation with Policeman aley and prospective
#f new employee, J.R. Klotzbeacher, it was moved by A.H. Field to employ J.R.
Klotzbeacher as an additional policeman at a salary of $250.00 per month effective
8-15-50. Haley and Klotzbeacher to work alternating shifts each month as followsb
Night man: 8:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. - 6 days a week.
Day Man: 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. - 6 days a week.
Sunday Shift: 9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. (To be paid extra).
Motion duly seconded by H.M. Johnson and carried by unanimous vote of the council.
No further business appearing the meeting was duly adjourned.
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Harlowe M. Joh s; 'illage lerk
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A special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington Minn.
was held in the offices of the First National Bank of Farmington, on ept.1,1950
with the following members present: Reuben Petersen, Eugene Kuchera, and
H.M. Johnson.
Reuben Petersen was appointed acting mayor in the absence of Mayor Ingerson.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchere, the Clerk was instructed
to transfer $1,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Department - Rural Truck
Fund. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES,3; NAYES, 0;
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
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COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of'the Village Council of the Village of Farmington,
was held in the council chambers on September 11, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and pf the special meetings held since
Chat date were read and approved. `
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by
Eugene Kuchera, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
h'alph Chtistie Jr. - 100 hrs. labor - garbage - $100.00
Elmer J. Engel - 107 hrs. labor streets - 107.00
E.C. Feely, Postmaster - C.O.D. Police Clock discs- . 7.19
Central Telephone Co. - telephone - 26.96
Central Electric& Gas Co. - electricity - 246.78
Thompson Yards, Inc. - posts for parking lot - 14.40
Jay W. Craig Co. - gravel - 35.00
Ira Ives-; cutting weeds - 50.00
J.D. Ak ,,n - repair for street grader - 9.50
Reuben ietersen - mileage - 8.50
Kuistad-Bros. - police uniform trousers - 25.00
C.E. Cadwell, Agent - Add'1. premium Wkms. Comp.Ins. 37.23
Dr. M.H. "unter - sobriety test - 7.50
Gamble Store - paint - 2.07
Hennlberry Implement Co. pump rental- 1.25
Roy armor, Agent. - Insurance - 7.44
J.R.' Klotzbeacher - car expense - 18.21
Iibke Insurance Agency - Insurance - 111.26
Liquor Fund
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 209.55
III Faribault Dist. Co. - beer - 36.20
Old Peoria Companyym merchandise - 96.03
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 30.05
Malady Paper Company - supplies - 25.50
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc. - 349.10
Famous Brands Inc - merchandise - 422.95
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 153.50
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 492.25
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer - 777.20
Central Electric & Gas Co. - telephone & electricity- 53.29
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 232.79
Petty Cash Fund - store supplies, etc. - 106.10
Alcorn Beverage Co. -beer - 208.95
Swiss Wine Hpuse - merchandise - 127.50
Famous "rands, Inc. - merchandise - 147.63
Edward J. Wright - painting & repair - 45.35
Housing rued .
H.M. Johnson - Manager for"August - 15.00
An application from Floyd deed and Baynard Colebank to move a garage on to the
property line batmen Lots 9 & 10, Block 1 Dittman's Addition was reviewed and
upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded by Reuben Petersen, a permit was ordered
issued.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the Clerk was directed
to transfer $2000.00 from the Liquor Fund to the. General Fund.
III Bion motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, the Clerk was instructed
to make a temporary transfer of $150.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Dept.
Rural Truck Fund,
George Sypal, manager of the Municipal liquor Store, appeared before the council
requesting an increase in salary for the two bartenders. After due consideration,
it was moved by Reuben Petersen, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, to increase the
salaries of John Bargeriand Chas. Siegert to $210.00 per month effective 9-1-50.
The matter of the extension of rent control'within the Village of Farmington was
duly considered and tabled until a later meeting.
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A letter was receieed from the Water Board calling the council's attention to the
fact that several water connections on Elm Street froze last winter following
the construction of Highway #65 and requesting the matter be referred to the
Minnesota State Highway Dept. After due consideration, the matter vas referred
to the Village Attorney for appropriate action.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING STREET IMPROVEMENTS
INTO ONE PROJECT" was introducedand assigned No. 11-50. Reuben Petersen moved
its adoption, seconded by A.H. Field. Upon being put to vote'there .were:
AYES, 5; NAPES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT FUND 00
was introduced and assigned No. 12-50. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption,
seconded by Reuben Petersen, Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 5;
NAPES, e; and the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTFICATES Cd INDEBTEDNESS" was introduced and assigned_ No. 13-50. Reuben
Petersen moved its adoption, seconded by Eugene Kuchera. Upon being put to
vote'there were: ADES, 5; NAPES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted
and passed.
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the following were
appointed to serve as Judges & Clerks for the Primary Election:-
Prdcinct I ' Precinct II
A'pha Kaisersatt - Clerk Laura Hoffman - Clerk
Rose aussman - Clerk Fannie. Madison . Clerk
Pearl Feely _ Judge Geneva Birkholz - Judge
Henrietta Gelder - Judge . Edith Johnson - Judge
Susanna Watson - Judge Evelyn McDermott - Judge
A proposed sub-division of Lot 3 of hells & Kraft 5-Acre Lots was introduced as
A.H. Field's Addition tp the Village'"of Farmington. After due consideration,
it was moved by Reuben etersen, seconded by H.M. Johnson, that the sub-division
be approved and that the plat be made a part of the village records.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
Harlowe M. Johns 'illage Clerk
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• COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington,
was held in the council chambers on October 2, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. and approved.
• The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded
by Eugene Kuchere, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
Dakota County Tribune - publishing minutes & notices $33.21
Farmington Auto Co. - truck repair - 22.50
J.R. Klotzbeacher - September car expense- 8.71
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. - fixtures - 21.15
Bury, & Carlson Inc. - tarvia - 990.25
Skelly Oil Company - station charges - 1.50
Standard Oil Company - dp 14.94
Municipal Equipment Co. - repair sewer rods - 33.40
Oskeg Bros. Petroleum Co. —gasoline - 35.15
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. - station charges - 3.45
Verdie J. Volden Inc. - grading streets 136.50
Harlowe M. Johnson - Veteran's death certificate- 1.00
Housing Fund
H.M. Johnson - manager for September - 15.00
P.I.R. Fund
Banister Engineering Co. - preparation of sewer plans- 37.00
Improvement Fund #9
Bury & Carlson Inc. - street tarvia construction- 11,214.56
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Liauor Fund
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. -merchandise - 806.38
Distillers Distributing Co. - merchandise - 340.16
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise- 320.81
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc. - 279.56
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 503.50
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 29.15
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer - 558.20
Old `Peoria Company - merchandise- 108.68
Geo. Benz Sons Inc. merchandise- 79.72
Petty Cash -store supplies - 114.32
Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer - 199.10
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, the Clerk was directed to
transfer $1,000.00 from Liquor Fund to General Fund.
The following applications were reviewed and upon motion by Eugene Kuchera, seconded
by Reuben Petersen, permits were ordered issued as follows:
Cities Service Oil Co. - new commercial building - N. 51 ft. of W. 11A ft.
of Lots 5 & 6, Block 23.
H.E. Kossow - addition to building - N. 224ft. of E. 83ift. of Lots 1 & 2
Block 22.
L.O. Halvorson - Remodel dwelling - Lots 1 & 2, Block 7.
E.G. Stapf - new private garage - Lot 15, Block 35, M. Noes' Addition.
Upon recommendation of the Fmgt. Building & Planning Commission, it was moved by
H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, to award the two vacant housing units to
James E. Cook and William 0. Parrott.
Being after 7:30 P.M., it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded by Eugene Kuchera,
that the bids for the $12,000.00 Certificates of Indebtedness be closed. Upon
being put to vote there were: Ayes, 5; NAYES, 0; and the motion was carried.
The Mayor inquired if any bids had been received for the Certificates of Indebtedness
in answer to our advertisement in the Dakota County Tribune. The Clerk informed
the Council that one bid had been received, that bid being from the First National
Bank of Farmington, Farmington, Minn. Whereupon the Mayor instructed the Clerk
tp open and read the bid.
/lifter full discussion, a proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID
FOR CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS" was introduced and assigned No. 14-50. Eugene
Kuchera moved its adoption, seconded by Reuben Petersen. Upon being put to vote
there were: AYES, 5; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted and passed.
Motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, that polls be open from the
hours of 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for all village elections hereinafter held until
changed. Carried.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSABLE COST" was intro-
duced and assigned No. 15-50. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, second$d by
A.H. Field. Upon being put to vote there were: AM, 5; NAPES, 0; and the
resolution was declared adopted and passed.
A hearing was then declared open for discussion relative to the proposed assessment
for street improvements. No objections having been voiced, a prpposed resolution
enkitied: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT" was introduced and assigned No. 16-50.
H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, sedonded by Reuben Petersen. Upon being put to
vote there were: AYES, 5; NAPES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted
and passed.
After Tull discussion and consideration of 1950 expenditures, upon motion by Reuben
Petersen, sedonded by Eugene Kuchera, the following budget for the year of 1951
was established and the Clerk directed to notify tete County Auditor of the amount
of money to be received from taxation:
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1958 BUDGET
Streets $9,000.00
Fire Department • 400.00
Clerk Expense - • 1,000.00
Police Protection 7,000.00
Treasurer & Assessor - 650.00
Councilmen & Mayor - 100.00
T Insurance - 1,000.00
Lighting - 3,750.00
Library - 200.00III
Election Expense - 50.00
Legal Services- • 800.00
Sewage Disposal Fund - 1,500.00
Publications, Etc. - - 300.00
Sidewalk Constction- 2,000.00
Administrative Expense- 250.00
Recreation - 1,000.00
Capital Investments -
(Sewer, Water & Streets) 2,000.00
Bond Reduction & Interest - 9.000:00
Total: $40,000.00
Revenue from Sources 0her than Taxes - 18,500.00
Net from Taxation - $21,500.00
No further business appearing, the meeting way duly adjourned . Ade
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Marlowe M. John ', Village Clerk
COUNCIL MEETING
III
A regular monthly meeting of the Village 'Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chambers on November 6th, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by
A.H. Field, ordered paid from the fund indicated:
General Fund
Westinhouse Electric Supply Co. - street lights - 115.40
State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. - truck insurance - 22.00
Gamble Store - paint - , 3.94
Larsen Electric - light bulbs, etc. - 2.42
Lampert Yards, Inc. - supplies - 6.40
Standard Oil Company - station charges - 39.80
Dakota County Oil Co. - Do 84.93
Miller-Davis Company- supplies - 20.90
Ahlberg Pharmacy - supplies - 2.10
Dakota County Tribune - publishing minutes- 12.00
Central Electric & Gas Co. - electricity - 273.70
Roland Engelman - special police - 5.50
Housing Fund
H.M. Johnson -manager for October - 15.00
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Lampert Yards, Inc. - storm windows - 225.00
Fire bent - Rural Truck Fund
Kulstad Bros. - boobs & coats - 112.90
Schneider Hardware - rope, brooms, scoops - 33.55
P.I. R. Fund
John J. McBrien - legal services - 800.00
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Liquor Fund
H. Steenerson - quarterly audit - 100.00
Geo. Benz & Sons. - merchandise - 103.90
Central Electric & Telephone - elec. & telephone- 53.06
National Cash Register Co. - maintenance contract - 30.00
Old Peoria Co. - merchandise - 138.33
Distillers Dist. Co. - merchandise 574.94
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 542.03
Famous. Brands Inc. - merchandise - 292.26
III Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 551.82
Jacob Ries bottling Works - merchandise 33.89
Malady Paper Co. - paper bags - 14.65
Petty Cash - store supplies- 129.36
Griggs Cooper & Co. - merchandise - 433.12
Distillers Dist. Co. - merchandise - 232.77
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 193.87
Alcorn Beverage Co. -beer - 72.30
Faribault Dist. Co. - beer - 29.00
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer - 578.50
Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 545.40
Frank Pessek - tobacco - 344.26
Petty Cash - store supplies - 47.07
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 21.60
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 719.80
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the Clerk was directed
to transfer $1,000.00 from Liquor Fund to General Fund.
The application by H. Lee Harris for a permit to erect a dwelling on Lot 8, Blosk 1,
Betzold's Addition was duly considered and tabled pending the report of the
building inspector.
Upon motion by A.H. Field, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the vacancy existing in the
Veteran Housing Unit was awarded to Robert Briesacher, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Building & Planning Commission.
Mr. 0.J. Lubke appeared before the council to explain a new method of blanket
bond coverage for all employees and certain officials of the village. He pointed
out that additional coverage was obtained at no additional cost. Upon motion by
H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, a three year policy was ordered, effective
January 1, 1951.
A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION CORRECTING ASSESSMENT" was introduced
and assigned No.17-50. Reuben Petersen moved its adoption, seconded by A.H. Field.
Upon being put to votd there were: AYES, 5; NAPES, 0; and the' resolution was
declared adopted and passed. °
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by A.H. Field, the following were appointed
to act as election officials for the forthcoming general election:
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1st hard 2nd hard
C.B. Whittier - Judge Edith Johnson - Judge
Henrietta Gelder'- Judge Geneva Birkholz - Judge
Pearl Feely - Judge Evelyn McDermott - Judge
Rose Mussman - Clerk Fannie Madison - Clerk
Alpha Kaisersatt - Clerk Laura Hoffman - Clerk
No fur*er business appearing, the meeting was dilly adjourned.
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Harlowe M. Johnsp,Villagge Clerk 7)
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A special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the offices of the First National Bank of Farmington, op November
17, 1950 With all members except ``euben Petersen present.
The matter of a sewage treatment plant was discussed following the meeting with
the Minnesota Department of Health. Mayor Ingerson and Attorney McBrien reported
that the application for additional sewer main construction on Pine Street had
been denied and that the department urged that some definite action be taken.
After full' discussion, it was decided to invite representatives of the Twin City
Milk Prodikcers' Assn. to the refular meeting of the council on December 4, 1950
to discuss' the problem.
li An application for an "0n-Sale" & Off-Sale" Non-Intoxicating Beverage License
was received from Theordore C. Engle, operator of the Home Cafe. After due
consideration, it was moved by Eugene Kuchera, seconded by A.H. Field, to grant
the license. Upon being put to vote there were: Ayes, 4; Nayes, 0; and the
motion was declared passed.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
Harlowe M. Johnson, ,.is ge Clerk.
COUNCIL MEETING
A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Farmington, Minn.
was held in the council chambers on December 4, 1950 with all members present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting held on
November 17, 1950 were read and approved.
The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by 4# #6
A.H. Field, ordered paid frau the fund indicated:
General Fund
Lyle Bung - fence for sewage plant 23.50
Laxpert Yards, Inc. - snow fence - 62.15
John J. McBrien - legal services for 1950 - 150.00
Haakenson's Mobil Station - gasoline, etc. - 47.44
S.M.A. Tiliges - truck repair - ° 10.75
First rational Bank - banking chgs & box rent - 3.61
Central Electric & Cis Co.' - electricity - 314.71
J.O. Humphrey - electrical supplies - 63.48
Steadman Sales & Service - tree towing service A 4.50
Earl R. Anderson - manhole covers, etc - 9100
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. - street lights - 25.20
Emil Hanson - gravel 165.00
L.J. Baltes - food for jail inmates - 8.57
J.R. Klotzbeacher - police car expense - 25.60
Donald Sypal - fire dept. engineer - 20.00
Roger Clay - Do 20.00
Farmington Auto Co. - truck repair - 4.75
Dakota County Tribune - ballots - 7550
Cektral Maintenance Co. - city hall repair - 840.20
C.G. Chase - care of danger light - 12.00
Standard Oil Company - station charggs - 12.85
Housing Fund
Henrickson & McCluskey - installation of storm windows - 39.38
H.M. Johnson - manager for November - 15.00
Lampert Yards Inc. - storm window fittings - 3.25
Bond & Interest Sinking Fund
First '"at'1 Bank for draft to First iiat'l Bank, Mpls.
Blind Interest - 526.80
Do to LW. Nat&1 Bank, Mpls - bond reduction5,081.44
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Liquor Fund
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 177.52
Griggs Cooper & co. - merchandise - - 590.35
Central Electric & Telephone Co. - elec. & telephone- 48.97
Fampus Brands Inc. - merchandise - 308.27
Village pf Farmington - garbage collection - 13.50
Ed Phillips & Sons Co. - merchandise - 399.57
Mid West tine Co. - merchandise - 78.20
Distillers Dist. Co, - merchandise - 430.63
Griggs Cooper & Co. - Do 204
60.20
Faribali Dist. Co. - beer -
• Old Peoria Company - merchandise - 266.57
Frank Pessek - cigarettes, etc. - 273.07
• Hanson Beverage Co. - beer - 460.50
• Geo. Benz & 'ons Co. - merchandise - 161.10
Jacob Ries Bottling Works - merchandise - 50.20
Taylor Beverage Co. - beer - 527.75'
• Petty Cash - store supplies - 136.22
• Alcorn Beverage Co. - beer 210.30
• nP.I.R. Fund
• Banister Engineering Co. prep. of plans - 50.00
Upon motion by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, the Clerk was directed
to transfer $2,000.00 from Housing Fund to General Fund.
Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Eugene Kuchera, the Clerk was directed
to transfer $200.00 to the Public Library Committee.
After due consideration and upon recommendation of the Building & Planning
Commission, it was moved by A.H. Field, seconded.by Reuben Petersen, that
building permits be issued to the following:
H.Lee Harris - dwelling - Lot 8,.Hlock 1, Betzold's Addition
C.A. Corey - private garage - Lot 20, Roches' Addition
Roy Almquist - remodel commercial garage - 312 0 3rd Street
After a full discussion of the increased duties and responsibilites, it way
moved by Reuben Petersen, seconded by A.H. Field, that the salary of the Village
Clerk be set at $1,500.00 per year, effective January 1, 1951. Motion carried.
After a discpssion of the problems and needs of the Civilian'Defense Committee,
it was moved by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Reuben Petersen, to authorize this
committee to #64#i present their expense bills to the village for payment,
said sum not to exceed $200.00 Carried.
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The following were appointed to act as judges and clerks f orb the forthcoming
village election:
Edith Johnson —judge
Evelyn McDermott - judge
Geneva Birkholz - judge
Fannie Madidon - cleft -
Rose 'y`ussman - clerk.
No further business appearing, the meeting was ad ourned.
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:rlowe M. Johns.i'illage Clerk •