The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-14

CITY COUNCIL.
ST. CLOUD, NAV II, Is

Pursuant to the provisions Of tho City
Charter, the Aldermen assembled at tho
council rooms fc. organization.
The City Clerk called tho meeting to or
der, and on roll call tho following men,
bers answered to their names
Aids. Owen, Powell, Bridgman, Scott,
Smith, Russell, Fisher. Wilson, Edelbrook,
Soheror, Wright aud Dorr.
Aids. Owen, Russell, Edelbrook and
Dorr appeared and were duly qualified.
Aid. Wright was called to tho Chair as
temporary Chairman.
On motion the council proceeded to the
election Of officers for the council, with the
following result:
Presidsnt.-J. G. Smith.
Vice President.-W. W. Wright.
City Clerk.-N. Barnes.
The organization of the council having
been perfected, on motion of Aid. Owen,
committee Of two were appointed to wait
on His Honor, Mayor Boyd, and inform
him that the council was organized and
ready to receive any communication he
thought proper to furnish them with.
Aids. Owen and Wilson were appointed
such committee.
The committee after q brief absence re-
turned, accompanied by the May or, Hon.
J. R. Boyd, who after being duly sworn
into office by City Justice Barnes, deliver
ed the following address
Ar. President and Members of tho Common
Council.
misunderstanding year has passed,
and but few changes have taken place in
our city affairs during that time. And I
am proud to say that more encouraging
state Of financial matters could scarcely
be wished for, as at the present moment,
there is not an outstanding order against
the city, with funds enough in the treas
ury to meet the ordinary expenses for six
months to come.
And now, gentlemen, take this oeca.
sion for calling your attention to few
this time, and shall feel free to communi-
cate during the coming year, for your
consideration, anything that may seem for
the advantage Of the city.
One year ago called your attention to
the bridges and sidewalks within the city
limits, and urged their immediate repair
they are no better now than they were
then, so trust you will give them your At
tention at an early day. A small invest
ment now, may save many dollars in the
future.
For the Fire Company, have nothing
to ask, but feel that We, the citizens Of
st. Cloud, are under obligations to the
members for the duties they have taken
upon themselves, and have no doubt you
will render your hearty cooperation in So
curing for them all the necessary appur-
tenaRces to make it effective in time Of
danger.
Another matter would call your atten.
ton to, is suitable landing for the steam
boat. A very small amount Of money will
suffice for the purpose but, whatever you
| in your judgment may see fit to do, trust
will be done immediately, as they cannot
land her until something is done.
would next call your attention to the
| condition Of what is known as the Normal
School property streets are now enclosed
| which corner near the new building, that
have never been vacated, and the public
may, at any time, assert it's right to use
them. The city should take steps to per-
feet the title to the enclosed property, ard
put an end to all question to said title,
| without delay.
But gentleman l will not detain you
longer. We each have our appropriate
/ work clearly defined by the City Charter.
Let US do it like men. Let all considers
| tons Of private interest be lost in the DOM.
mon desire for common good by SO doing
| We will merit public approval, whether Ws
| receive it or not.
On motion of Aid. Owen the council
proceeded to elect the balance Of the City
officers, with the following result:
City Assessor.-T. G. Alden.
" Surveyor.-M. P. Noel.
(" Attorney.-L. W. Collins.
Street Conamissioner. G. Alden.
The official bonds Of City Justices N. F..
Barnes and G. s. Nation were presented
and approved.
AID. Wilson moved that q committee Of
one from each ward be appoined to fix the
salaries of the City officers for the ensu-
ing year. The motion was adopted, and
the President appointed as such committee
Aids. Wilson, Russell, Owen and Wright.
Aid. Wright moved that so much of the
message of the Mayor ss referred to the
steamboat landing be referred to a special
committee of one from each ward, which
motion was carried, and Aids. Wright,
Edelbrock, Russell and Powell appointed
as such committee.
Aid. Powell moved that said committee
be instructed to report at an adjourned
meeting to be held on Wednesday evening
the 18th inst, at y o'clock.
Motion adopted, and on motion the coun-
Gil adjourned.