The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-26
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.

Council called to order at eight 81
o'clock p. M. by Mayor Hanson.
Present: Aldermen Maxi, Olson,
lKomatar, Banovetz, Erickson, Mayor
Hanson.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
The minutes of the regular meet
ling held February 2. 1926, were
lread.
| Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
lported by Alderman Olson, that the
minutes be approved as read. Car
-iried.
The matter of a street lighting
Isystem on White Street and adjac-
lent avenues was referred to the
ICommittee of the Whole for con-
federation.
The Parks, Grounds and Build
Iings Committee reported the pur-
lchase of trees and shrubbery for the
Detention Hospital grounds.
The matter of the Merchants
adjustment Company occupying
office space in the K. R. Building, in
that part rented by the city, was re-
lferred DO the Parks, Grounds and
buildings Committee to investigate
and report at the next regular meet
ling.
The Sales and Purchasing Com
Imittee reported relative to the re-
pairing of the Ford truck and that
THE Oliver Iron Mining Company
will bill the city of Ely for certain
amount Of wire used in rrnning
3rd wire to its Pioneer "a" stock
Ipile ground.
The City Attorney notified
Council of the decision of the NUM-
cipal Court with reference to a re-
cent case tried under Ordinance No.
80, citing in effect that said ordin-
ance is void in that the amount of
fees required to be paid hereunder
is unreasonable.
The City Attorney was instructed
Ito get an opinion from the Attorney
General as to the legality CT Ordin-
ance No. so.
City Engineers final estimate
showing the amount due Wilton
Gianotti, Contractor, on his sewer
land wat.r extension contract in
Walbank'; Addition, to be $843.20,
was read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi. sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the estimate be accepted and filed
and the City Clerk authorized to
draw an 6rder on the City Treasur-
er in payment of the amount due.
Carried.
Alderman Olson offered the fol-
lowing resolutioni
Resolved That it is the Judgment
of the members of this Council that
public necessity requires that imme-
ldiate action be taken for the pur-
pose of paving that part of the pub
: lie streets of the City of Ely, Min
nesota, viz; Chapman Street from
Central Avenue to Third Avenue
East; First Avenue East, Second
Avenue East and Third Avenue
East from Chapman Street to Sheri-
dan Street and Sheridan Street from
First Avenue West to Third Avenue
West,
And, that upon the preparation u
plans and specifications for such
Iimprovemer is and th-.r app roval by
this body, like notices ana proceed
lings be had as required by law, as
though a petition of the owners
abutting the proposed Improvement
had been presented requesting such
improvement.
Alderman Olson who offered
the foregoing resolution thereupon
moved its adoption, which was Sec
onded by Alderman Komatar, and
upon being put to a vote, was adopt
ed by a unanimous vote as follows:
Ayes: Aldermen Maxi, Olson,
Komatar, Banovetz, Erickson, May
Tor Hanson.
Noes: None.
The City Engineer submitted pro-
posed plans and specifications and
estimated cost covering Lis pave
ment of blocks in the city and re-
specifications be submitted to the
Minnesota State Highway Depart
ment for their approval The esti-
mated cost as shown by the report
is $43,545.75.
Moved by Alderman Olson, sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the report from the City Engineer
be accepted and filed and the Mayor
and City Engineer be authorized to
present the proposed plans and
specifications to the Minnesota State
Highway Department for their ap-
prevail. Carried.
The proposed 1926 paving pro-
gram was referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole for further con-
sideration.
Requis;tion for supplies from the
Light and Water Department was
Ireau.. So 60
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Banovetz, that
the requlsition be accepted and filed
and referred to the Sales and Pur-
chasing Committee with power to
act. Carried.
Communication from the Street
Commissioner reporting the immedi-
ate need of certain repairs to the
Twin City Truck was read and re-
ferred to the Committee of the
Whole.
Communication from the Com
munity Service Center Board re-
questing the Council to consider the
installation of oil heating equip
ment in the Community Service
Center Building was read.
Moved by Alderman Erickson,
supported by Alderman Olson, that
the communication be accepted and
fled and referred to. the Committee
of the Whole for further eonsidera-
tion- Carried.
Communication and claim from
Tony Mershnik in the amount of
$500 for the loss of a dog was
read.
The City Attorney recommended
that Mr.. Mershnik be requested to
file with the city proper claim.
The City Clerk was instructed to
request Mr.. Mershnik to file with
the city proper claim.
Communication from Matt A.