The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-10-22
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Proceedings.
VILLAGE COUNCIL.

President
Present.: President jackson. Trustees
Carhart and Engelson, Recorder Meal
pine. Absent: Trustee Lundin.
Minutes of the last meeting read and
approved.
The village attorney reported that in
his opinion it would be we'll to pass new
resolutions to build sidewalks, The for
mer resolutions appearing good in form,
but suggested that the new resolution
prescribe the grade by reference to engi-
neer's report on file. Also in the matter
of the account of J. B. Banker for medi-
cal attendance, that there was nothing
IN the account itself or the Village rec
ords to show that the account was a legal
charge against the Village.
The Recorder was instructed to place
the affidavit of Andrew Johnson, showing
service of notice of resolution to build
sidewalks, on file.
Moved and seconded that the committee
on streets and alleys be instructed to
proceed to build sidewalks, and procure
the services of Matt Lanktree at IS cents
an hour to take charge Of the work Car
ried.
Chas. j. johnson appeared for the Cook
County Manufacturing company and
made an offer to furnish the Village with
material to build the sidewalks at the
following prices: Good, sound spruce
and pine 2-inch planks. surfaced on one
side, and AKA mbers at S1S75 per thou
sand; also all the culled ties the Village
needed at 10 cents apiece.
1t appearing that the offer of G. J. John.
son was less than what the material
could be shipped in for. it was moved and
seconded that the offer be accepted and
that 22,500 feet of plank two inches thick
surfaced on one side. and good sound
spruce or pine, 5000 feet of 4x4 tim bers
and the necessary ties be ordered Car
ried.
Moved that the report of village attor-
be placed on file
communication from f. j. Cooper
was read asking permission to erect te]e-
phone poles and string wires N the streets
| for at least ten years.
| Moved and seconded that the commi t.
tee on buildings be ordered to paint and
repair the village lookup. Carried
Upon. motion the following bills we're
| allowed:
Walter Raguska. July 4, hrs eX-
tinguishing fire in log pile. 81 Is
John .Jarstad July 4, 3 hrs extin-
gushing fire in log pile..... ...... 60
Charles Pero, :July4.3 hrs. extin-
gushing fire in log pile. 60
Anton Slatterlund, July j. 81 hrs. ex-
tinguishing fire in log pile. :. ..... 60
Frank Pero, July 4, 3 hrs. extin-
gushing hre in log pile...... .... 50
No further business appearing Council
| adjourned sine die Y
| Attest: D. B. MCALPINE
Recorder
Grand Marais, Minn., Oct 3. 1904.
| Regular meeting
Presents: President Jackson, Trustees
| Carhart. Engelson and Lundin, Recorder
McAlpine.
Meeting called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Moved and seconded that J. r. Banker
be appointed justice of the peace. Car
ried.
l. Moved and seconded that the commit
! tee on gas and lights be Instructed to pro-
cure twelve street lamps and have the
same put i n place. Carried.
j. &. Scott appeared before the Coun-
Gil and asked permission to withdraw
| from the bond of Fred Amyotte.
Moved and seconded that J. G. Scott be
given three days to get new bondsman
to take his place upon the bond of Fred
Amyotte. Carried
The Recorder was instructed to mott fy
the village attorney to draw up a resolu-
| ton to be presented to the property-own-
| ers along the nor tn side of St. Paul street
| for the construction of a sidewalk along
said street.
| No further business appearing Council
adjourned to Oct 6, 1904
Attest DE McALPlNE,
| Recorder.
Grand Marnis. Mimi, Oct. g. 1904
Adjourned meeting.
Present: President Jackson, Trustee
Carhart and Recorder McAlpine. Absent
Trustees Engelson and Lundin.
Meeting called to order by the resi-
| dent.
Moved and seconded that the bond of
| Fred AmyOtte, with Louis Plante and
Claus G. Monker as sureties. be approx
ed. Carried.
Moved and seconded that the bond of J
B. Banker. with Fred Amyotte and Gust
Olson as sureties. be approved. Carried
Upon motion the following bills were
| allowed:
Mike Charleston, July a. hrs ex-
tinguishing fire in log pi]e........ S 1 50
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Upon motion the resolution to build
sidewalks along the north side of St. Paul
avenue and Harrison street was adopted.
No further business appearing council
adjourned Sine die. .
| Attest: d. B. MCALPINE.
Recorder.
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