The Ely miner., 1915-02-12
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.
Ely, Minnesota, Feb. 2, Il

| MY, "iuuCSoUoS GOo' - Aoic'
The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order at s
O'Clock P. NJ, by Mayor Harr.
Roll-call: Present. Aldermen
Somero. Knutson, James and Pres
hern. Absent, Aldermen White and
Hegfors.
Moved by Alderman James, sup
ported by Alderman Somero that the
minutes Of the previous meeting be
approved as published. Carried.
Communication from the First
National Bank advising a credit of
So. 55 to the account of Arthur Toms
Treasurer, interest on deposit for the
month of January, was read and
ordered filed,
| Communication from the Star
Electric Co. quoting price on storage
battery system in connection with
fire alarm system of the City of Ely,
was read.
Moved and supported that the
matter be laid on the table and taken
| up later. Carried.
| Communication from the Platt
Iron Works requesting the council to
pay the necessary travelling expenses
of Mr.. H. Rehling, Erecting Supt. for
the final test on pump when same is
completed, was read.
| Moved by Alderman James, sup
ported by Alderman Knutson that
the communication be accepted and
filed and the council comply with the
request by paying the necessary
travelling expenses of Mr.. H. Rehling
when final test of pump is to be made,
the City Clerk notifying them when
the job is completed and ready for
test. Carried.
The annual report Of the city treas
urer was read and ordered filed.
The following report of the city
engineer was read:
To the Hon. Mayor and Common
| Council,
City or Ely, MINI.
Gentlemen: l submit herewith for
your consideration proposals, for steel
and iron stairs at the Water and
| Light Plant, leading from the present
engine room to the new pump room.
American Bridge and Iron Co. .S2O4. 90
| Mpls Steel and Machinery Co.. 1900
| Des Moines Bridge and Iron
cOmDauV 1O7 M
After careful study of the attach
ed plans | would recommend the
| proposal of the Des Moines Bridge &
| Iron company for $1,000 made up
and delivered f 0 B cars, Ely. Minn.,
| be accepted.
Resp. submitted,
CHAs. A. NUTTER.
City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Knutson. sup
ported by Alderman Somero that the
report of the city engineer be accept
ed and proposal of the Des Moines
Bridge & Iron company, be accepted
and the city enter into contract for
same. Carried.
| nC lOliOWluR ICpOlO WdS
To the Hon. Mayor and Common
| Council,
Gentlemen:
We, your finance committee having
examined the following bills and pay
ro Is against the City, recommend
that the same be allowed and paid,
| tO-wit:
Payroll city officials .16
engineers and tiremen
at o99.5O
Payroll street labor 1854 90
Payroll team labor-. IS6.OO
Special Police ice- 56.66
Andrew Sund, labor at plant 4I.6O
Jno. Kukko, fire wardens
SaldTy----- --------- lU.SU
d. & l. R. r. company, tel.
exp. 255.S "a
Ely Miner, printing and
published Observation-Disclosures 1925
j. A. Rothman, coal, and
hauling coal-----.--------- 1888
j. A. Rothman, coal, and
hauling coal 29.l5
Joseph Mantel. supplies, hard
ware, etc. Ills
Richard Hodge, Olksmithing 1926
John Grahek, straps 165
Jake Skala, lst team to fire
CALL --------------- 0.UU
A. s. James, supplies 35.45
ST. Paul Dispatch, pub. adv.
pump---- l.5z
The improvement Bulletin.
adV. l.iU
lst National Bank, exch. on
urdlU---.-------- .------------ L.OU
L. j. White, Sectry. Charter
Com. l3 copies TO- 30
J. A. o. Preus, State Auditor
2 per cent liq. lic.--- 10000
Laing Hdwe. company, sup
plies 1913
A. J. Fenske, supplies Oct.-- 44.S3
I" 4" IS NoY.- 1929
4" I" {" Dec 4451
John Dinsmore, draying-. $500
Dinsmore Livery, draying.--- $3.50
Grant McMahan. lumber-- 1905
Mrs. L. Seraphine, meals to
prisoners .----..--.---.-----... 400
Henry A. Berg, work on char
ter---.. l50.34
/. G.. Cox, salary of Chief and
expenses.----..--.----..--- 153 so
Abr. Savolainen, REPAIRS 100
Ely Fire Department, fire
CALL lOU.UU
d. L. Cbilders, Secty ED
salary. 1914 5000