The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-04-14

ported by Alderman Debeltz, that the
Superintendent of the Water and Light
Department, the City Engineer and
City Attorney be instructed to assist
the Ely Commercial Club in a survey to
be made of a proposed electric power
line to serve the BURNSIDE Lake Dis
trict, and that they report on progress
made at the next regular meeting, If
possible. Carried unanimously.
The City Clerk submitted a state
ment of delinquent accounts receivable
on the books in his office.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Nyman, that the state
ment of accounts receivable, as sub
nitted by the City Clerk, be referred to
the City Attorney to institute collection
proceedings. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Debeltz that all de-
linquent Water and Light accounts be
collected under the rules adopted last
year, and that first payment under this
plan be required to be made not later
than April Is, 1885, Carried unani-
mouSly.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Debeltz, that all holders of
intoxicating liquor licenses non intoxi-
eating malt liquor licenses and soft
drinks licenses, in the city be required
to keep their respective water and light
accounts paid up in full. Carried un-
animously.
Moved by Alderman Mattila, sup
ported by Alderman Lobe, that effective
Immediately, the position of Garage
Foreman be abolished Vote as fol-
lows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Mattila,
Nyman, Mayor Peshel %.
No: Alderman Spreitzer, for the
reason that he first desires an accurate
report and accounting from the Garage
Foreman, pertaining to the city garage.
| Motion carried.
The Mayor announced the appoint
ment of John Klobuchar as full-time
police officer, effective Immediately, and
asked the council for their approval and
confirmation.
Moved by Alderman Mattila, sup
ported by Alderman Nyman, that the
Mayors police officer appointment be
approved and confirmed, and that the
salary of Mr.. John Klobuchar be fixed
at $4,000 per month. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Lobe, Mattila, Nyman,
Mayor Peshel "a.
| No: Aldermen Debeltz, Spreitzer Cd.
Alderman Lobe stated he voted in
favor of the motion providing the
position of garage foreman is not re-
established.
Alderman Spreitzer stated that he
voted against the motion because he
felt a great injustice has been done to
one of the Oldest members Of the police
force and that an advantage has been
taken of this man while he is confined
to a hospital.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Spreitzer, sup
ported by Alderman Debeltz, that eff
fective at once, the garage clerks are
to assume full responsibility for all
property in the city garage. Carried
unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Debeltz, sup
| ny dObC, k44dS WIG
meeting adjourn. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Spreit-
Ter 80.
No: Aldermen Mattila, Nyman, Mayor
PeShel 80.
Motion lost.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman Lobe, that the City
Clerk be instructed to advertise fo-
bids for One Cd Heavy Type Motor
Grader, Tandem Drive, Diesel Engine
Powered, equipped with II #. blade with
| 2 foot right and left extensions, scarf
fier, cab enclosure, electric lights, cleo
trio windshield wiper, hot water heater,
engine enclosure, radiator shutter, lean
| ing wheel front axle, muffler, ''V'' type
snow pillow, 10 fit. right snow wing and
puncture proof tubes in all tires, said
bids to be opened and considered at
regular meeting to be held on Tuesday,
April 10, 1888. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Lobe, Mattila, Nynan,
Mayor Peshel "a.
No: Aldermen Debeltz, Spreitzer CD.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman Mattila, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried unanimously.
(SeaD JACK PESHEI,
Attest: Mayor.
A. O. KNUTSON, CITY Clerk.