The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-10-30

Of the Whole.
The City Attorney reported the
delivery of deed Of the park site
property fronting Shagawa Lake and
recommended that the Council take
action thanking the Semer Land
Company and John L. Loell. as
Trustee of the Walch estate, and
that the tract be designated "Sem-
er's Park.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Champa, that
the deeds relating to the park site
property be accepted, recorded and
thereafter filed. Carried.
Alderman Maxi offered the fol-
lowing resolution and moved it's
adoption, which motion to adopt was
seconded by Alderman Porthan.
Whereas, the Semer Land COM
pany and John L. Loell, as Trustee
Of the estate of Nicholas Walch, de-
ceased have decided the Lakeview
park site to the City Of Ely for
park purposes. and
Whereas, the Semer interests have
been closely identified with this COM
munity for many years, and John A.
Semer of the Semer Land Company
having been largely instrumental in
providing the city with said park
site,
Therefore be it resolved, that S
an expression of appreciation for
the donation, and because of the
efforts of John A. Semer in connec-
tion Herewith, the Council do here
by designate and name the so-called
Lakeview park site "Semer's Park.
The question being upon the
adoption of the resolution the same
was declared adopted upon the fol-
lowing vote:
Porthan. Champa, Erickson, Mayor
Hanson.
Noes-None.
City Engineers final estimate
showing the amount due Wilton
Gianotti, Contractor, on his water
main extension contract, to be ST.
477.30 was read.
Moved by Alderman Champa, sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the report be accepted and filed and
the City Clerk authorized to draw
an order on the City Treasurer in
payment of said amount. Carried.
The City Engineer submitted
plans and specifications covering
road to the new dumping ground.
The matter was referred to the
Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
Petition from Frank H. Merhar
for the installation of street light
at the corner of 5th Avenue East
and Pattison Street was read.
Moved by Alderman Erickson,
supported by Alderman Olson that
the petition be accepted and filed
and the matter referred to the Fire,
Light and Water Committee with
power to act. Carried.
Petition from Louis Bianchi. ct al,
for sewer, water and street improve
ments 10 serve Blocks 8 and 8.
Pioneer and Zenith Addition, was
read and referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
Applications from the following
for permits to conduct public dances
were read, viz;
Mothers Club of Ely, Washing
ton Auditorium, October 80, 1925;
Delavska Sloga Society No. 1871,
Jugo-Slav National Home, Novem-
Der z, 1925;
Frank Lozar Post No. 24S,
American Legion, Washington Aud
ltorlum. November IL, 1925.
Moved by Alderman Champa, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi that the
application be accepted and filed and
permit granted in each case upon
the payment of the proper fees.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Champa, that
the Fire, Light and Water Commit
tee be instructed to investigate the
matter of electric rates and water
rates and report at the next regular
meeting. Carried.
Proposals from the following for
the construction of water main
and sewer extension in Pearson's
Addition were opened and read, viz /;
Wilton Gianotti,---$4,69O.90
c. A. Johnson & Carlson $4,711.20
The proposals were referred to
the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
The Council Dissolved into Com
n1ittee of the Whole to consider the
various matters referred.
Alderman Posthan appointed
Chairman.
Recess declared. Meeting called
to order.
Report of the Committee of the
Whole was read as follows:
Ely, Mimi, Oct. 20, 1925.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council, City of Ely. Minnesota.
Gentlemen We, your Commit
tee OF the Whole. to whom the vari-
Gus matters were referred beg to re-
port and recommend:
l. That the bid of Wilton
Gianotti to construct water and
sewer extension in Pearson's Addi-
ton, according to plans and specifi-
cations, for the sum of $4,69O.9O,
on a unit price basis, be accepted
and the proper officers authorized
to enter into a contract for the
same and that all other bids be re-
jected and certified checks returned.
2. That the petition from Louis
Bianchi, ct al, for certain improve
ments in Pioneer and Zenith Addi-
ton be referred to the Street. Sew
err and Sidewalk Committee to in
vestigate and report at the next
regular meeting.