Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-23

Yeas-Ald. Allen, Dreis, Grace Griggs, Nc
earthly, OConnor, Smyth, Mr.. President-8.
Nays-Dowlan, Smith, Sanborn.
1t requiring three-fourths vote the chair
decided the order lost.
On motion of Aid. Sanborn the vote
whereby the above order was lost was recon-
sidered.
The order was then passed by the follow
ing vote:
Yeas-Ald. Allen, Dowlan, Dreis, Grace,
Griggs, Mccarthy, O'Connor, Smith, sanborn,
Smyth, Mr. Presidential
Nays-None.
On paving of jackson street from Third
to Fourth streets.
Laid on the table.
OF same
On widening North street.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, June ID, 1878.
To the City Council of the City OF st. Paul:
The Board of Public Works have had under
consideration the resolution or order of the
City Council, approved May %, 1878, relative
to the widening of North street from east line
of Burr street to DeSoto street, and having
investigated the proposed improvement,
Respectfully report that said improvement
is necessary and proper, that the estimated ex-
pense thereof is one hundred (l00) liars. and
real estate to be assessed therefor can be found
benefited to the extent OF the damages costs
and expenses necessary TO be incurred thereby;
that said improvement is not asked for by a
Petition of majority of the owners of
property to be assessed therefor, but we here
with send plan or profile of said improve
ment, and order for your adoption, if you
desire us to make the improvement-Yeas 8.
II. M. RICE, Prest.
r, T., GoRMAN.
Clerk of Board of Public Works.
Adopted.
(See order.)
Of same
On repairs on Wabashaw street sewer,
with report of Engineer, showing that the
improvements asked for will cost $3.50.
Accepted. (See order.
Of same
Reporting that Patrick Nash's contract for
the construction of the Rice street sewer is
suspended, and that the Board of Public
Works will finish said sewer.
Accepted.
Of same
Presenting protest of Kenny & Hudner
against paying $25 for license to tap
sewers.
Referred to committee on license.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
OF Committee on Ways and Means
Recommending the payment of judgments
in favor of A. Taylor for 5000, and Joseph
Laietler for S57.75.
Allowed, and referred to Comptroller.
Of same
OF claim of Jno. e. O'Brien for money
retained by the city on his Grove street sewer
contract.
The Committee of Ways and Means to which
was referred the within claim of John e.
O'Brien report that as the ordinance now
exists they have no control in the matter
Fl. NJ. SLYTH, Chairman,
G. W. GRIGes,
,rHos. GRACE.
Adopted.
OF Committee on Claims
A. Ohmann, $2O.25; j. Kahlert, 81. 90; J.
F. O'Brien, 800; NJ. O'Toole, 1925; j.
Thera, 1885, Stees Bros, $1,000; G. Hueb-
ner, $39.S7; j. Manner, $26O7O; August
Meyer, estimate No. l and final sidewa TX
contract June, 1873, $673.94; Chas. Hueb-
ner, $1,000.
Allowed and ordered paid.
OF Committee on Fire Department
On a petition TO send fire steamer to the
State Fair.
Report favoraby.
IHos. GRACE, Chairman.
Adopted.
Of Same
Accepting the resignation of John B. Murphy
and approving the appointment of M. Imhoff.
and rejecting A. Francois as driver of Hook and
Ladder. THoS. GRACE, Chairman.
Adopted.
Of Committee on Licenses
Recommending the transfer of W. G. God
frey's liquor licenseto H. B. Montgomery, cor
ner jackson and Third streets, and E. Scheibes
license to 9. G. Cook No. = Robert street.
P. j. DREIs. Chairman.
Adopted.
Of Committee on Gas
Recommending lamps at various points (see
order); also recommending that No. Engine
house be supplied with gas. (See order.)
j. @. MCCARTHY, Chairman.
OF Committee on Public Accounts
On reports of Clerk of Municipal Court,
Market Master, Chief of Police on arrests, etc..
and also on his contingent fund of 800, and
aims house and hospital board, all for July
1875 The committee to whom the above ac-
counts were referred respectfully report that
they have examined them and found them cor
rect. WALTER Fl. SANBoRN,
Chairman.
Adopted.
OF Committee on Parks
On the leasing of portion of Como Park.
To the Honorable Common Council
GENTLEMEN: The committee on Parks re-
spectfully report that in their opinion the
property of the city in Lake Como Park can be
leased within the next sixty days for at least
800 more than it can il action thereon is de-
ferred until near the expiration of the present
lease to Joseph Hardy and we recommend the
passage OF the accompanying resolution.
PASCAL SMITH.
Chairman Committee