The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-16


as insinuated by the mayor. He fur
ther stated that in his opinion deal
was made to purchase another make for
approximately 100000 and in order
to prvent such deal from going
through the Adams Grader was pur-
chased.
Mayor Peshel stated that he voted
against the purchase of tires from the
Central Garage for the reason that this
business was not fairly distributed.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk orally reported that
in order for the city to keep within its
1898, income, expenditures must be sub
Istantially reduced for the remainder of
the year.
The city's financial problem was dis
cuSSed.
The City Clerk reported the receipt
of the auditors report covering the
year 1887 and that copy, thereof, is
on file in his Office for public inspec-
ton.
The Auditors report was ordered ac-
cepted and filed.
Report of the City Attorney on the
claim of John Kovach for damages to
furnishings in his home was read. The
City Attorney advised the council that
in his opinion it would be difficult
task for the claimant to prove negli-
gence on the part of the city.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, supported
by Alderman Mattila, that the report
be accepted and filed. Carried unani-
mously.
Report of the City Attorney, was
read, recommending that claim of VIM.
Desjardins against the city for $l2 100000
damages be resisted and tried out in
the courts.
Moved by Alderman Spreitzer, sup
ported by Alderman Debeltz, that the
report be accepted and filed, and that
the recommendation be carried out.
Carried unanimously.
Report of the City Attorney, on the
possibility of bond issue to refund out
standing warrants, was read.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, sup
ported by Alderman Mattila, that the
report be accepted and filed. Vote as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Nyman
Spreitzer, Mayor Peshel "a.
Motion lost.
Moved by Alderman Debeltz, sup
ported by Alderman Spreitzer, that the
matter of a bond issue, to refund out
standing warrants, be laid on the table
Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Mat
tia, Nyman, Spreitzer, zgonc co..
No: Mayor Peshel ID.
Motion carried.
Report from the City Engineer, con.
corning the condition of the sanitary
sewer line serving Blocks II and IA
Conan's Addition, was read.
Moved by Alderman Mattila, sup
ported by Alderman zgonc, that the
report be accepted and filed. Vote as
follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Mat
Itila, Nyman, Spreitzer, zgonc 60.
No: Mayor Peshel ID.
Motion carried.
Report of the City Engineer, wa:
read, submitting an estimate of cost
Iof constructing a ditch to drain the
area near 18th Avenue East and Harvey
Street.
Moved by Alderman zgonc, supported
Iby Alderman Nyman, that the report
be accepted and filed. Vote as follows
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Ny.
man, Spreitzer, Zgonc 90.
No: Alderman Mattila, Mayor Peshe
(O.
Motion carried.
Report of the Superintendent of the
Water and Light Department, was read
submitting estimated costs of installing
a street light on 18th Avenue East, al
the alley between Sheridan and Chap.
man Streets.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Mattila, that the report
be accepted and filed, and referred tt
the Committee of the Whole. Carried
Unanimously.
Reports from the Street Commission.
er, Health Commissioner, Fire Warden
Chief of the Fire Department ano
Radio Interference Inspector, for the
month of May, 1888, were read anc
ordered filed.
Report of the Clerk of Municipa,
Court for the month of May, 1888, was
Tread.
Moved by Alderman Debeltz, sup
lported by Alderman Spreitzer, that the
report be accepted and filed. Carried
unanimously.
Report of the City Chemist and Vet
erinarian, was read, recommending that
-four or five capable men be employed
under his supervision, for approximately
one week, to secure certain data for the
lconsulting engineer employed by the
lefty to investigate the sewerage dis
posal problem.
Moved by Alderman Debeltz, sup
ported by Alderman Spreitzer, that the
report be accepted and filed, and the
Recommendation be carried out. Vote
as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Mat
tia, Nyman, Spreitzer, Zgonc co..
No: Mayor Peshel ID.
Motion carried.
acquisitions from several departments
for supplies were read.
Moved by Alderman Zgonc, supported
by Alderman Debeltz, that the re-
QUESTIONS be referred to the Committee
of the Whole. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Mat
tia, Nyman, Spreitzer, Zgonc ID.
No: Mayor Peshel Cd.
| Motion carried. r. '- TT
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