The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-02-09
The Proposition to Cancel the
Lighting Contract With
drawn by the Company,
and the Lights are
Turned On.
The Council POstpones Action
Regarding Sewer Ex-
tensiOns--Other Mat
tiers Considered.

Mayor Weaver, and all of the alder
men were present The officers Of the
Electric Light Company and many
citizens were present, and the meet
ing proved to be very important
one.
A remonstrance was read, opposing
the extension of the n. Front street
sewer, signed by rs persons. 1t was
laid on the table.
An application for liquor license
was received from J. NJ. Baum, and
March Sd was fixed as the day for a
hearing.
A communication was received
for Mary A. He'll, who owns the house
next to the Nicollet House, stating
that the east wall of the hotel is
badly cracked and bulges out several
inches, endangering life and property.
She wished the proprietor to be re-
Quested TO put the wall in safe con-
dition. The matter was referred to
the fire department. committee and
city engineer TO investigate.
The ordinance committee reported
that the ordinance prohibiting the
keeping Of hogs within the city limits
is unnecessary, the healGh officer hdv-
Ing already sufficient authority, and
there being no objection to the keep
ing of few hogs in the outskirts. The
report was accepted.
The board of public works present.
ed report upon the proposed Fifth
street sewer, faVOring The improve
ment, although not asked for by a
majority Of the property affected. The
cost was estimated at 81 ,4l2, of which
$1,000 could be raised by assessment
on the property benefited. The mat
ter was laid upon the table until the
next meeting
The board of public works reported
that the North Front street sewer is
necessary, but not asked for by md
jority of the property owners. The
estimated cost is ST., 1S9, all of which
can be raised by assessment On the
property benefited. This report also
was laid on the table until The next
meeting.
The health officers report for jan
uarY was presented.
The report of the chief of police
for January showed nine arrests and
nine dodgers.
The report of the clerk of the mu-
nicipal court showed $25S5 received
IN fees during January.
The treasurer's report showed a
balance of $63.64 in the treasury Feb.
lst. Four saloon licenses are TO come
ia this month.
The board of public works reported
on the ice breaker by the Minnesota
river bridge withOutrecOmmendation.
The engineer recommended the driv-
ing Of piles in front Of the breaker to
turn drift wood, but that the present
breaker is all right for ice.
Aid. Bashaw thought that money
might as we'll be thrown into the river
as wasted in repairing old ice break
ers. Ii anything was done, new one
should be built.
The city engineer was directed to
establish the grade of w. Front street
between the end of the street Car
track and the Blue Earth river bridge.
THE LIGHT QUESTION.
President Jno. E. Meagner, of the
Mankato Gas and Electric Light Com
pany, appeared before the council and
stated that the comp ny had sent
the council a proposition some time
council had not seen tiJ to accept it.
The acLion of the company might
have been hasty and illadvISed, as
said on the street. The representa-
tives of the company were present to
ask that it be allowed to withdraw
It's cancellation 9Of the contract. Ii
This permission is given the company
would turn on the lights Sunday
night and light the city until the con-
tract snail expire, Oct. l1Lh, 1895.
Aid. Fowler stated that as the
council had not accepted the cancel
lation, it is not necessary for the coun-
Gil to take action.
Mr.. Meagher stated that if this was
the attitude of the council he would
Withdraw the cancella Jion He ask
ed whether there would be any oppO,
sition.
Mayor Weaver said that as he
had the notification he did not know
as it could be withdrawn or taken by
Mr.. Meagher.
Mr.. Meagher asked whether the
council would pay for the lighting of
the city if the lights were turned on.
Aid Fowler answered that for him
self he would vote to pay the bills if
the contract is fulfilled.
Mr.. Meagher stated that he was