The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-05-16
CITY COUNCIL.
ST.. CLOUD, May Is, 1872.

ST. CLOUD, May Is, 1872.
Pursuant to the provisions Of the City
Charter, the Aldermen assembled at the
rooms Of tho City Council for organization.
G. Bridgman Of LIST Ward, R. L. Scott
Of I'd, Martin Fisher Of Sd, and J: 3.
Sherer Of 4th, Aldermen elect, appeared
and were duly qualified.
The following Aldermen were present
W. Powell, J. II. Owen, G. Bridgman, J.
G. Smith, r. L. Scott, W. Carter, NJ. Fish
or, P. Smith, J. J. Dorr and J. 3. sherer.
AID. Powell was made temporary chair
man.
A ballot Was taken for President Of the
Council, with the following result:
G. Bridgman.............................
J. q. Smith. ........."..................6
For Vice-President:
G. Bridgman. ............... ...............6
J. J. Dorr.......................
". PoWell.."................ ................l
For City Clerk:
N. F. Barnes....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ID. r.. Tobey. ..............-.........."..1
Messrs. Smith, Bridgman and Barnes
were declared duly elected.
On motion, Aid. Owen and Dorr were APP
pointed committee to wsit upon Mayor
Edelbrock and inform him that the Council
was organized and ready to proceed to
business. The Committee returned with
the Mayor, who made the following ad-
dress:
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF MAYOR EDELBROcK.
GEsTLEMRN.-In addition to his execu-
tive duties, the Mayor is charged with the
further duty Of giving to the Common
Council, from time to time, such informa-
ton, and Of recommending such measures
as be may deem advantageous to the city,
From such examination as have been
able to give to the affairs of the city, IN
the limited time since my election, sec no
occasion to recommend any new measures.
So far as am advised, tho general ordi-
narces now in force are sufficient for the
present necessities of the city, and for the
purposes for which they are intended.
The condition Of the Fire Department
has already been considered by the Com
mon Council, and the purchase of fire
engine, approved by nearly unanimous
vote Of the electors. 1t is Of the greatest
importance that the FIRE engine be procur-
ed, and the Fire Department be thorough
ly organized as speedily as practicable.
The policy Of issuing the bonds Of the
city, and donating right Of way and depot
grounds to the Branch Line Of the St.
Paul & Pacific Railroad Company has
been determined. The necessary legisla-
ton, vote OF the citizens, and action Of the
Council seem to have been had for that
purpose, and the Railroad Company are
making rapid and satisfactory progress: in
the execution of their part of the arrange
ment, and the construction Of their road
into the city.
I AN not advised to what extent the title
to the right Of way and depot grounds has
been secured, or the amount to which the
city will be ultimately liable on that &C.
count, and no final action or definite report
in this respect seems to have been had or
made up to this time. Under the circum-
stances, and the rate Of damages in such
cases, the interest Of the city will be con-
served by definite and prompt action and
l urgently recommend to the Council that
such action be had with the least expense
and delay possible
1t is essential to the prosperity of our
city that the industries Of our citizens be
encountered as little as possible by taxa
ton, and recommend that no payment or
disbursement for services in connection
with our city business be made, except for
actual services rendered to the city and that
the administration of the city government
be had with the strictest economy.
As chief executive officer of the city, l
shall make fair and honest effort to know
what my duties are, and when they are as
certained, shall discharge them to the best
Of my ability.
The name Of James G. Huntoon was
sent in by the Mayor as Chief of Police,
O'ee E. Robertson resigned; and of Stephen
Flicker as subordinate policeman, vice Hun
toon promoted. The appointments were
referred to committee consisting Of AID.
Bridgman, Powell and p. Smith.
A ballot was taken for City Assessor, re-
sulting as follows:
7. G. Alden ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
N. AamD.''....''.. ...........................3
Mr.. Alden was declared elected.
For Street Commissioner, J. J. Dorr re-
ceived nine votes; and for City Surveyor,
NJ. P. Noel received nine votes, and were
declared elected.
On motion of AID. Powell the election of
City Attorney was postponed until the
next meeting.
The bond Of n. T. Barnes, City Justice,
was approved.
On motion of Aid. Owen, committee On
salaries was appointed Owen, Carrier
aud Scott being said committee.
On motion Of Aid. Powell the rules and
regulations governing the last Council were
adopted until otherwise ordered.
The Council adjourned until Monday