The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-04-28

Improvements ssEEssS
VIM. Mclean, pAtroltnan. s zz=S5 4 si
Victor Nelson, special polio. without pay.
Moved and supported that the appointment
be confirmed. H.
Carried. :" 6$ 7 =zs.5~s - : .ss
patrolman's bond of VIM. Mclean was pre-
sented. >.s%z=sT
Moved and supported that the bond be ap-
proved. ;,.. Il ~ -. =. .~ .,5s&
Carried. -. y ~ ..rs.><.. -. =>
| The clerk read the resignation OF A. p. Re-
hanger rs street commissioner. !
Moved and supported that the resignation
be accepted .--.-v% =
/ Carried. 49,. I =: ~. ..:~1 -. !
The city attorney reported that he had ex-
amined the title to lot No. II, block q, and
found it good. and that the transfer from J.
Rowland to the City had been consummated.
Moved and supported that the report be nc.
cepted.
Carried.
petition from the Duluth Brewing & Mat
ing Company for permit to erect third story
to the Hunter Hotel was read
Moved and supported that the matter he
placed in the hands of the city attorney, to
correspond with architect and insurance in.
spector in regard to the feasibility of the
proposed addition.
/ Carried.
Moved and supported that J. s. sutherlan nd
DE permitted to go ahead and finish his build
Ing as per plans and specifications.
! Carried
Proposalo of W. T. Bliss to paint signs for the
Fire Department was read by the clerk
Moved and supported that the proposal he
accepted.
| Carried.
Application OF James Sullivan, accompan
led with surety bond, for bill posters license
| was read.
Moved and supported that license be grant
ed upon payment Of the proper fees.
| Carried.
communication from the mayor in regard
to the cancellation of liquor licenses OIL. J.
Sheltry and Mike Spellacy was read.
Moved and supported that the city attorney
be instructed to cite the above named persons
| to appear at next regular meeting of the
| council to show cause why their liquor licen-
ses should not be revoked.
Carried,
Application of John Nj. Doyle to be appoint
ed street commissioner was read.
The other applications on file were called
| up and were as follows:
Neis Johnson Chris Christopherson, j, II.
Fleming, Mike Alexson.
Moved and supported that AL informal bal
lot be taken on the applications.
Carried.
The result was as follows:
Johnson.
Fleming-2
Christopherson-1.
Doyle-1.
AleXsOn-l.
Moved and supported that a second inform
al ballot be taken.
Carried.
Result:
Fleming-2.
AlexsOn-l.
Christopherson-3.
Moved and supported that a formal ballot
be taken.
Carried.
Result:
Christopherson4.
Fleming-1.
AlexsOn-1.
The president declared Chris Christopher
son elected street commissioner.
Petition of Sc freeholders In regard tn pub
lie library was presented. and read by the
clerk.
The mayor addressed the council in regard
to library affairs and the petition.
Moved and supported that the petition be
laid on the table.
Carried.
Summons and complaint of P. A. Coffey VS..
the Library Board and City of Virginia was
read by the clerk.
No action was taken except that the mayor
sfgnifed his intention to defend the City and
Library Board to the court of last resort. II
necessary.
Moved and supported that Ordinance No. GU
entitled "An ordinance relating to signs and
other Instructions over or upon the streets,
avenues or sidewalks within the City OF Vir-
ginia, receive its second reading.
Carried.
The clerk read the ordinance.
Moved and supported that the sewer COM
mfttee be instructed to ascertain the cost of
putting in sewer system in blocks ii and ~,
petitioned for by property holders.
Carried.
Moved and supported that Christ Christo-
pherson be appointed street commissioner for
the balance of the year 1905.
Carried.
Resolution.
Council Chambers, Virginia, Minn.,
April 4, 1905.
To the president and city council Of the city
OF Virginia:
conference.-the, the undersigned commit
tee on finance, would respectfully report that
we have audited the following bills and offer
the following resolution for adoption:
f. G. BUSH.
P. A. COBFEY,
GUST JOHNSON.
Committee.
Resolved, That the following bills be allow |
ed and the city clerk be and is hereby in
structed to draw orders on the city treasurer
in payment of same:
Ole Johnson, team work. ......... $50
Gust johnson, wood for pest house.. 225
Victor Nelson. special police. o.. . 400
W. 7. Bliss painting police headquar's 800
VirpiniA Light e. Water ~ Eohrr.orv