The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-28
THIS IS BUSINESS.
The Council Decides to Sink an Artesi-
an Well.
Adam jefferson Notified to Quit.

Adam jefferson Notified to Quit.
A special meeting of council was held
last night, at the request OF the water
committee, to take action on matters
connected with water supply. Vice.
president Hoerr presided and all of the
conncilmen were present. The record
er read the minutes of the proceeding
meeting, which were approved.
Aid. Pitcher, of the water committee,
stated that the committee favored put
ting down one or two arteslan wells on
| Washington street ut considerable dis
lance apart. He thought that there
should be 100000 gallon reservoir, as
we'll as the pumping station, at the loca-
ton of one well, which should be near
the river bank. The required land could
be purchased or condemned. The loca-
| ton of the station was selected as stated
because the main to the reservoir was
located on Washington street and 1t
would not be necessary to lay more
mains. 1t was also near the railroad
track and coal could easily be secured
without too much handling. Land was
also cheaper there, which is about 400
feet from the big mill.
The plan OF the committee caused con-
siderable discussion. The idea of the
committee was to place one well near the
river, one near Third street and one on
Rock, if necessary. The location near
the river developed considerable oppo-
sition, some holding that it was a scheme
to get the station located there in order
to make it easy to get water from the
river.
A., IoHo,eon onraaraJ hafora tba
council and stated that he intended to
put down an artesian we'll through the
old well, if the city would furnish HIM
with pipe.
Aid. Pitcher opposed the proposition
TO furnish Mr.. Jefferson with pipe. The
latter had already exceeded the time OF
the contract and if this went on it would
take until July TO get water. The city
was under no obligation to furnish him
pipe.and let him put down well and
then pay him 81 1000.
Engineer Lllly's opinion was called
for, and he recommended that the
pumping station should be located on
Washington street near the river, one
we'll to be put down there and one furth-
er up. Then, if anything happened, the |
river could be used as a scource of sup |
ply. 1t would cost 81 900 to 5000 to lay |
mains if the station was placed on Rock |
street. There would have to be pump |
located at the foot of Washington street
anyway TO pump out the sewers during
high water.
Aid. johnson moved that the water
city attorney, and engineer
be instructed to purchase the proposed |
piece of land near the river in case it
could be had for the price asked last
wear, S400. Carried, 6 to 4, Aids. Pond,
Patterson, Schroeder and Jorgenson vot-
ing "nO."
Aid. Kron thought that Mr.. Jefferson
should be given an opportunity to put
down an artesian well.
Aid. Schroeder moved that the city
furnish Mr.. Jefferson with pipe to put
down the we'll. The city engineer stated
that this pipe would cost about $3.50.
The motion was not seconded.
Aid. Pitcher stated that the city was
not indebted to Mr.. Jefferson, who took
his chance to furnish water within GER
tain time and he had failed. If he want
ed well he could come in as a bidder.
City attorney Freeman advised the
council not to furnish Mr.. Jefferson with
pipe, lest the city should be held re-
sponsible for the whole cost, as we'll as
for any accidents that might occur from
start and put down its own wells.
Aid. Pitcher moved that the water
committee and city engineer be instruct
ed to arrange for sinking an artesian
we'll at the corner of Washington and
Broad streets, in the street, the well to
be attached to the main, if successful. 1t
was carried by vive voce vote, about
two or three faint "ayes" being heard
and no "noes."
Aid. johnson presented the name of
Andrew Hanna as alderman from the
Fourth ward to succeed Aid. Dougherty.
This nomination was confirmed, Aid.
Jorgenson concurring.. |
Aid. Patterson stated that it was posi-
BILE that the entire levee would some
time be occupied by railroads, and that
the pumping works, if located there,
might be an inpediment to them. He al
so thought that Hubbard & Co., would
do the city pumping cheaper than the
city could.
Aid. Pitcher offered the following reso-
luton:
WHEREAS, the time has already expired in
which Adam jefferson was to furnish the city /
with suitable and sufficient supply of water
at his own expense, to be paid by the City of
Mankato two thousand dollars in case of sue.
cess and nothing in case of failure; be it
Pesoiged. THAT the permission heretofore
awarded Mr.. jefferson to use the city lot for |
said well purpose, is hereby rescinded and
the city declines to assume any responsibility /
in the premises.
Carried unanimously.
Aid. Jorgenson stated that there was
plenty of"kicking" among the people |
about the wing to the elevator near the
Minnesota river bridge. 1t was devel-
oped that it would be removed in the |
spring The council then adjourned.
Are YOU bilious and dispeptic?