Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-14
COMMUNICATIONS. pEr1T1oNs. ETC.

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COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr.. J. F. O'Brien asked that the matter of
Mary A. Mayall be postponed for week, as
parties to the interest were engaged in the
United States circuit court.
It was explained that the matter was yet in
the hands of the city engineer for report.
Dr. Price offered protest against the grading
of Willius street He contended that the as
sessment was not equitable, in that all parties
were assessed alike, while some were benefited
Gen. Becker explained that for
the grading, all were assessed alike,
but the surfacing, guttering, etc., was
charged to the frontage. The work was done.
and had to be paid for. The protest shout d
have been presented before, as due notice of
the improvement was given through the papers.
"Do you read the papers, doctor" asked Mr..
Rice.
II do; probably more than ought to-as if
anyone could get too much of good thing
but never noticed this matter, as I never
look at advertisements; and no information
was given to me of the proposed improve
ment."
The matter was referred to Gen. Becker to
examine and report as to who was unable to
pay the assessment.
FROM THE CITY ENGINEER.
Estimate No. IL in favor of Boyer & Lux for
grading on Rice and Iglehart streets in 81 ,422,
together with report setting forth that al
though the work was not finished the con-
tractor was entitled to his pay because he had
been delayed six weeks by the Rice street sew
er and that there was SO little to be done, that
reservation of 5000 would amply secure the
city. instead of Is per cent. 1t was further
stated that the city comptroler's action on
the Ohio street estimate compelled him, the
engineer to accept the work or reserve Is per
cent of the contract.
The engineer explained that he did not wish
to accept the work, as it was not finished and
as some little work had to be done all along the
streets, he could not specify exactly where any
amount was to be expended.
Mr.. Rice held that amounts less or in excess
of the Is per cent. had been withheld before,
as in the University avenue case, also Earring
ton avenue cistern, and the remainder of est.
mate paid to thu, contractor.
The engineer stated that was so, but in this
instance he could come to no agreement with
the com ptroller. He had done SO before but
was now inconsistent in declining to act as
heretofore.
The engineer was directed to consult with
the comptroller and come to some agreement
the board agreeing to withhold 5000.
After an interval, the engineer returned with
estimate No. ID, for $l,154.9l-the 5000 de-
ducted-which he stated the comptroller agreed
to pay, etc. The estimate was allowed.
wILLIUs STREET ASSESSMENT.
a protest from E. Walton and c. H. Snittger
and others was submitted against the assess
ment for tie grading of Willius street, on the
grounds that the assessment was not distributed
along the whole street, an exception being
made of that part between Third and Fourth
streets. -
Mr.. Rice explained that portion could not be
used just now, but when it was graded, etc., it
would be distributed along the length of the
street. and credit be given others in amount of
what they had already been assessed.
In this connection the question arose as to
whether ''surfacing" street Should be con-
sidered a part of the grading" or paving
''guttering," ETC., of the street. The matter
went over for week.
REGULAR BUSINESS.
From the council, the confirmation of the
boards award of contract to VIM. Deusmcre
for the construction of sidewalks. Referred to
city attorney to draw up contract.
The board confirmed the assessment for grad
ing Charles street from Rice to Dale street, and
the clerk was directed to give the usual notice.
In the matter of the assessment for con-
structing sewer on Ninth street, from Robert
to jackson street, the clerk was directed to give
the first assessment notice.
ESTIMATES APPROVED.
The board approved the following estimates
and bills:
No. l. Wabashaw street sewer, to j. M. Even
son, $454.75.
No. 3. Como avenue grading, to Mitchell Vim
cent, So, 600.25.
No 4. L'Ofient street grading, to Michael
Clonan, $l93.54.
Bill for nails, Sl4.4O, to F. Knauft; Thomas
Hanley, horse shoeing, $6.37.
In accordance with orders given by the board
at its last meeting, the clerk submitted the as
sesement rolls for all the changes of grade d.
rected In the Fourth ward. The same were an
proved, and thesclerk was directed to give the
first assessment notice.
The change of grade ON Carroll street from
Rice to Mackubin street vas passed for t2eek
UNAUTHORIZED SIDEWALKS.
President Rice called the attention of the
board to the fact that when a sidewalk was or
dered, many persons at once began and did
build their own sidewalks. This was contrary
to the ordinance. he then read the ordinance
entitled No. 20, passed June 9Th, 1872. which
said:
All sidewalks which may be ordered by the
common council shall be constructed under the
superintendent of the city engineer, and to
the satisfaction of the board of public works.
and shall be constructed of such materials and
of such widths and ON such line and grade as
the board shall in each particular case de-
termine.
Mr.. Rice closed by stating that he hoped the
GLOBE reporter would make notice of this. and
that all persons would take notice, and desist
from further violation of the ordinance.
The Merchants hotel alley was taken up. the
board agreed upon assessment for the open
ing OF the same, and gave the clerk directions