The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-06-24

Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman Ellis, that the ap-
plication be referred to the Labor
Board. Carried.
Petitions from Paul Preblich were
read asking for the installation of
street light near 18th Avenue East and
Harvey Street and for a water line ex-
tension to serve his dwelling in Outlet
&C." Whites Second Addition to Ely.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, supported
by Alderman Lobe, that the petition be
accepted and filed and the matters re-
ferred to the Superintendent of the
Water and Light Department and the
City Engineer for estimates of COSTS
Carried.
Petition from Tony Kuzma was read
requesting an extension of the sanitary
sewer so as to serve Blocks and g.,
zupancich's Addition to Ely.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, supported
by Alderman Nyman, that the petition
be accepted and filed and the matter
referred to the City Engineer to in
vestigate and report at the next regular
meeting. Carried.
Petition from Charles Ranta was read
asking the city to construct retaining
wall along his property on the south
west corner of Pattison Street and
Central Avenue.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman Mattila, that the
petition be referred to the Committee
of the Whole. Carried.
Communication from DR.. Owen w.
Parker was read recommending that
Louis Markovich be given a light job
to begin with in the event he is en-
ployed by the city.
Moved by Alderman Mattila, sup
ported by Alderman Lobe, that the
communication be referred to the Labor
Board. Carried.
Communication from Peter Mosca-
tell, Attorney, was read advising that
he has been retained by Anton Pirsh
to start action for full time job under
the Soldiers Preference Law as en-
gineer at the Water and Light Plant,
suggesting that the matter may be set.
tied without legal proceedings.
Moved by Alderman Zgonc, supported
by Alderman Maxi, that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney. Carried.
Communication from Peter MoScatelli,
Attorney, was read suggesting a settle
ment of the injury claim of Mrs. Jose
phine Tekavec.
Moved by Alderman Mattila, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
communication be accepted and filed.
Carried.
Application of Harlan c. Krause for
an electricians license was read.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Ellis, that the applica-
ton be accepted and filed and license
granted upon the payment of the proper
fee. Carried.
Communication from Frank Sershen
was read asking the city to hire his
gasoline shovel on various city work.
Moved by Alderman Ellis, supported
by Alderman Nyman, that the COM
munication be referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ellis, Maxi, Mattila,
Nyman and zgonc 90.
No: Alderman Lobe and Mayor Peshel
(2).
Motion carried.
Communication from w. A. Alden was
read offering the city from $500 to
$1,000 for the old hot water storage tank
taken out Of the old Community Build
ing
Moved by Alderman Zgonc, supported
by Alderman Mattila, that the COM
munication be referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole. Carried.
Communication from Frank Lozar
Post No. 248, American Legion, was
read offering its services to the city in
conducting the Fourth of July celebra-
ton and Program and asking the
council to consider an appropriation to
help defray the expenses.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman Mattila, that the
communication be referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole. Carried
A proposal, accompanied by a break
down of costs, from Lenci, Lenci and
Englund, General Construction Con-