St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-21

Inc matter was discussed, and on a
motion by Aid. Cooley the proper COM
mittee was authorized to let the con-
tracts for building the same at once, the
plan being carried by vote of % to 6.
The committee on ways and means
recommended the issuance of bonds for
the following purposes:
North Side pumping station. .S125, 600
Extension of water works ......... $4,000
fermanent improvement revolving
North Minneapolis sewer tunnel. $4,000
Northeast Minneapolis sewer tunnel 10000
Southwest Minneapolis sewer tun-
uel el-.... I0,OUO
Southeast Minneapolis sewer tunnel. $4,000
1otdl. S4l0,OUU
These bonds will bear interest at per
New York, on Aug. 1S, 1889. The proper
officers were ordered to issue the bonds.
The committee on ways and means
sent In communication in regard to the
appeal OF the Bethany home managers
asking a donation from the city of
$1,000. The committee, in this report,
stated that there was money enough in
the city treasury to pay the home 5000
per month. On motion the matter was
referred to the committee on Bethany
home to mgYe inquiries as to the
necessity for this appropriation.
On recommendation of City Attorney
Smith the claim of G. d. Perkins ct al,
for $1,000, awarded as damages for TAX
ing strip of land for street purposes
in extending Plymouth avenue. The
same gentleman also reported in favor
of throwing out DIR. GibSOn'S bill for $54
for attending smallpox patient.
The sidewalks, pavements and sewers
recommended by the proper committees
some days ago were all ordered con-
structed.
There was considerable discussion
over two reports on the matter of
Strengthening Pleasant avenue near
Franklin avenue. The majority report
favored the Strengthening and the
minOity report objected. A number of
the aldermen evidently feared big job
CT some kind, and SO stated, but the
resolution to straighten the street was
then put and lost.
City Engineer Rinker sent in letter
withdrawing his resignation and thank
ing the council for granting him three
months vacation. This was received
and placed OH file, as was also the ell
gineer'S report of the plank used in lay
ing sidewalk in the Third ward.
Bills to the amount of 1856, 1854 were
read and approved.
The committee on gas recommended
that the proposition of the exposition to
loan the city the gas fixtures used
in illuminating the streets last year be
accepted, and on motion the matter
was referred to the the city attorney to
make report as to the legality of the
plan.
Mayor Ames sent in communication
vetoing the ordinance providing for the
vacation of all alley Oh NicOllet Island,
giving as his reasons that he did not
believe in giving to private individuals
land owned by the city. The matter
was laid over until the next meeting.
The ordinance granting the right of
way to the Enos Electric Elevated Rail-
way company on the West side was
killed, the aldermen unanimously voting
against it.
John Norton was given the contract
for furnishing the wood and coal for
the work house for the ensuing year.
Meat Inspector Mea was granted a
August.
The liquor business bonds of several
business men were approved.
Charles LeatherS was nominated for
poundmaster of the Ninth ward, as was
also Norman M. Campell. Aid. Gibson
stated that Norman NJ. Campbell was
dead, and Aid. Kerr, who nominated
him, then announced that this Campbell
was another man. commonly known as
Norman M. Ross. Two ballots were
taken, and then, on motion of Aid. E.
M. johnson, the matter was laid over
until the next meeting.
Aid. ClOutier moved that committee
be appointed by the city council to con-
far 1, ha rl- TO
purchasing the Inglewood and Glen
wood springs property for park pur-
poses. The motion was adopted unani-
mously. and Aids. Mills, Barrows, and
Hanscom were appointed as the COM
mittee.