Daily globe., 1879-04-26
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

'Iho usual Amount OF HrOCesClnS-OTaO1nS
of Park Avenue-The Northern Pacific
Wants to Know About tSewers-Sidewalks
Ordered.
A regular meeting of the Board of Public
Works was held yesterday morning, all the
members being in attendance, except Gen.
Becker. A delegation of citizens residing
on Park avenue, headed by Messrs. Pottgeis-
er and Stadfelt, waited upon the board for
the purpose of protesting against the man
lished on that thoroughfare. Mr.. Pottgeiser
stated that the new grade was being estab-
lished in such manner as to be ruinous to
the beauty and convenience of the avenue.
In reply to question it was explained that
the new grade left one side of the avenue
away above the line of the sidewalk, while
the other side was pitched at a correspond
ing line below the street.
The delegation requested that measures
be instituted by the board, requiring the
establishment of the grade, so as to meet
the views of majority of citizens residing
on the avenue, whereupon they were in
formed that the board had no jurisdiction in
the premises, and that any change would
have to be ordered by the council. After
further consideration, the board promised to
visit the locality indicated and recommend
to the council what changes might be con-
sidered necessary.
The matter of tho assessment for chang
| ing the grade of Carroll street, from Rice to
Mackubin streets, was taken up; the clerk
being instructed to issue the necessary con-
| frmation notices.
Mr.. F. K. Delano appeared representing
the interests of the Northern Pacific railroad
company, the directors of which desired an
understanding concerning the proposed con-
struction of numerous sewers by the city,
the outlet of which would empty into Trout
Brook. Mr.. Delano explained that the COM
pany would like to have the matter adjusted
as soon as possible, for the reason that a
number of improvements would be in
augurated the ensuing summer, and they did
not care about commencing the work if the
co1npany's interests were going to conflict
with those of the city. A conversation en-
sued on the subject, which resulted in the
matter being referred to Gen. Becker,
who will return in time for the
next regular meeting of. the board.
Ex-Gov. Ramsey was next heard with re-
gard to the widening of Tilton street. Gov.
Ramsey explained that he had given the nec-
essary ground in front of his property, and
| 0uQu1I0U IL u0 WOulU Do CdlloU upon CO COu-
tribute towards the improvement of the
street in locations where he was not prop
erty owner. He was informed that his con-
trlbuton was entirely satisfactory, and that
no further demand on his liberality would be
necessary.
The clerk was directed to advertise fol
bids for sidewalks on Sherman street and
Selby avenue.
The clerk was directed to make the usua
formal report to the council in favor of the
extension of Dale street, from Minnehahs
street to the north city limits.
The matter of widening Cedar street from
Ninth to Tenth streets, was taken up and lalt
over until the next regular meeting of tn
board.
The matter of the specifications for grad
ing, Ninth and Tenth streets, from jackson t,
Broadway, was laid over and referred to Gen
Becker. Adjourned.