The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-04-14
Communication of the Newly
Elected MayOr.

Sank Centre. MINI, April 18th, 1904.
10 the Honorable, the Common Conn.
Gil of the city of Sank Centre.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the established
custom, the following communication
of the Mayor elect, is presented TO
your honorable body.
Section 2 of chapter Ill of the City
Charter reads: The Mayor shall
from time to time give the common
council such Information and recon
mend ouch measures AS he may deem
advantageous TO the city,
L wish TO assure you now, that shall
AWAY consider IL u pleasure, as we'll
AS duty, when occasion demands, to
recommend TO you any matter that
may seem for the beLterment and wei.
iare of The city, trusting that we, us
ohcers elected to serve common
people, may work III harmony, to the
end That the greatest good to the
greatest NUMBER, at the least posi-
ole expense, may be accomplished.
The past seven years of our CITY life
have been marked by a steady growth
ana development aud we are surprised
when we realize what has been ccom-
pllshed In that time. A year ago a ST.
faul lecturer was illustrating to an
audience the improvements made ii,
some or our cities and he threw upon
his canvass II picture of the old brew
cry tnat stood upon the lake shore in
Sank Centre, in 1897 and followed that
picture with one of the park which has
since taken it's place.
In the spring OF 1898 the first block
or cement walk was laid from the Bank
OF Sank Centre to the Hanson & Emer-
son corner and now we have eight
miles OF good walk with fine boule-
wards ana streets, worked to grade,
Our efficient fire department and ex-
tenslve water works system give am
pie protection against fire.
Our complete sewer system. tn he
hnlshed this season, has raised to a
high standard the sanitary condition
OF our city, and has added MANY times
Its value to our property, besides be.
Ing = strong inducement for a GOOD
class OF people to come and make
their homes with us.
The steel bridges and the improve
ments OF the public highways ap-
preaching the city have brought to
our places OF bus ness the farmers of
the surrounding country, thereby
AIDING much to our success and pros
perity. And the Importance of keen.
ing these highways in good condition
should not be overlooked by You.
Our new library building, now al.
most finished, makes a permanent and
beautiful home for Our library ana re-
fleets the high literary and educa.
tlonal standard of our people, These.
Wild many other minor improvements.
tehece The credit of our predecessors
IN once and we believe, are approved
ana appreciated by our people: but we
must not overlook the fact that to OH
IAN al these good things, we have
nao 70 draw heavily upon our treas
ury.
AS In all other life. periods of activ-
lty must be followed by periods of
rest, In order to obtain the best re.
suits, SO feel now that our taxpayers
have right TO look to us to desist
from spending money, as far as pos
slble, during the coming year and al
low our treasury to replenish. Bvso
doing the city will be well prepared
Tor the work it will take up in the flu
ture.
There are some water mains that
must of necessity be put in, ON streets
where the sewer is established. and
there is no water. I recommend that
this have your earliest attention, so
that the work may be done early in the
season while help is plenty.
l understand the G. N. Ry. Co.
contemplates putting in an under
ground crossing ON Main street at
thelr own expense. This is a. much
needed improvement and I recommend
that you extend them your hearty CO.
operation in any way possible.
l believe the city should have an
officer whose dutys would combine
those of Street Commissioner, Sup
erlntendent of Water Works. Fire War
den and Sewer Commissioner, and any
other business the council or mayor
might call on him to attend to: devot-
ing his entire time to the city, and act
ing as general utility man. am of
the opinion that such an arrangement
would save the city money during the |
year and give better service than we
now have.
recommend that you consider this
proposition.
In conclusion let me remind Won
that the success and prosperity of the
city depends largely upon your judy
ment and discretion and trust you