The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-17
SEVERAL STREETS TO BE I'M
PROVED THIS SEASON.
Cherry, jackson, Hickory and WAL
nut Are on the List; Rev. w. N.
Jameson Appeared in Opposi-
ton; Personal injury Case Is
Settled; Bill From James r.
Thompson Caused Discussion.


lie necessity exists or not for the
paving Of streets, the council found
this necessity does exist as to three
or four OF the muddy cross streets,
and instructed the city engineer TO
proceed 10 prepare plans and specifl-
cations for their permanent improve
ment. That there will be opposition
on the part of some of the property
owners affected is expected, as this
invariably occurs, but the property
owners can make their payments
over a period OF ten years, so that
il will not be as much of a hardship
as under the old plan. Before any
paving is done the sewers will have
TO have an overhauling.
City Engineer Wilson presented
plans and specifications for the paw
ing of parts Of Cherry, Jackson,
Hickory and Walnut streets. Mayor
Meyer read the charter requirement,
of four-fifths vote where there is
no petition. and where public neces-
sity requires.
Commissioner Humiston moved
that public necessity requires that
Cherry street be paved from Front
west to the railroad right of way
with concrete, from Front to Broad
with brick, and from Broad to Fifth
with tar macadam; that Hickory
street be paved from the railroad
right Of way to Broad street with
brick; that Walnut street from
Front to Broad be paved with brick,
and from Broad TO Fifth with tar
macadam and Jackson street from
Broad to Fourth with tar macadam;
and that the city engineer prepare
plans and specifications for the
same. This was carried unani-
mously
Rev. w. N. Jameson appeared to
oppose paving Cherry street along
the Methodist church property, and
threatened court proceedings. He
was notified that he would be rrard
at the proper time, when the public
hearing is had.
A letter was received from James
t. Clark, second vice president of
the Omaha road, saying that the
matter of the removal of the track
from North Fourth street was being
investigated, and that an answer
would be made to the city's request
in few days.
Personal Injury Settled For.
}. e. Hidden presented bill for
500 for care of his wife, who was
injured by fall on the night of
December ; last. Mrs. Hidden was
on her way down town to do some
shopping, and as she was walking
along Cherry street, on the north
side OF the street, along the side
Of the Smith building, she stepped
on the covering Of coal chute,
which cover was in a defective condi-
ton, giving way as she stepped upon
It, causing her to fall, fracturing
her wrist. The bill included doc
tors and nurses BILL etc.
The bill was allowed, and was
ordered sent to DR.. ID. d. Smith
TO repay, as he is the owner of the
property. The aldermen thought
that the attitude of Mr.. Hidden was
fair and reasonable, as he started
no suit against the city.
Thompson Explains $40 Charge.
j. X. Thompson, former president
OF the board of public works, ap-
peared in regard to the $40 that he
drew from the county for overseeing
the painting of the county's half of
the Blue Earth river bridge, and
which was discussed at the last
meeting
The aldermen thought that as he
was being paid a salary by the
city, he ought not to receive extra
pay.
Mr.. Thompson took the stand that
The salary which he was drawing
was not sufficient for his whole
time. He had paid the bill for the
countys share of the painting, out
OF his own pocket, until the county
had refunded it. He looked upon
1t like any other speculation, and
thought that he was entitled to a
commission. If he was to refund,
the other members OF the board
should do the same. The city en-
gineer had prepared plans for water
works system at Candy and Madison
Lake. for pay.
Mayor Meyer said that it should
be understood whether the city en-
gineer was to do outside work.
When Mr.. Wilson was first ;elected,
1T was understood that he was to
give his whole time to the city.
Nothing was said as to this when
Mr.. Wilson was reelected
IL was stated that Mr. Wilson had
also prepared plans for North Man
kato. The matter was referred to
Commissioner Humiston toE consult
with Mr.. Wilson about the matter of
his giving his time exclusively to
the city, and report at the next
meeting. Mr.. Thompson's matter was
also referred to Mr.. Humiston
A ten per cent discount was al
lowed on several local Improvement
assessments
George III. Ballard appeared in re-
gard to a claim for gravel taken
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