The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-04
| OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS |
OF THE !
Jelly COMMERCIAL CLUB |
Ely, Minnesota, April 25, 1899.
REGULAR MEETING.


Directors meetings of March 22nd, and
April 9th, were read, accepted and or
dered placed on file.
Communications from the Veterans
of Foreign Wars relative to their pro-
posal to organize Bicycle Club of boys
and girls was read, 1t was moved and
supported that the Ely Commercial Club
endorse the idea of such a Bicycle Club.
Carried.
Communication from the Inberna-
tional Joint Commission addressed to
the Mayor and referred to the Club was
presented, calling attention to a hear
ing on the proposed replacement of the
Prairie Portage Dam. 1t was moved
and supported that the Club send dele
gates to this hearing on June 18th.
The motion carried.
There was some discussion on the
local highway program. 1t was moved
and supported that the secretary en-
deavor to arrange for a meeting with
the new Highway Commissioner and
that delegation place the Clubs pro-
gram before him such meeting. The
motion carried.
The matter of the Forest Service in
centralizing repairs of equipment at
Grand Rapids was discussed. The sec
rotary reported that he had contacted
the forest rangers relative to the mat
ter, stating that he had been advised
that such a Capitalization for repairs
would not in any way effect any of the
local garages. 1t was moved and sup
ported that the matter be laid on the
table. Carried.
| Communication from Senator George
Lommen relative to the Weber-C arley
Bill and its defeat was presented. 1t
was moved and supported that the COM
munication be filed. The motion car
ried.
Communication from the City Clerk,
advising that the City Council had
finally set the Clubs Budget at $4,000
for 1889 and requesting that the Club
keep within that amount and not cut
any of the local activitiesIt was moved
and supported that the secretary adj
wise the City Council that it would be
possible to keep within the $4,000
without cutting any of the various
items in the budget. The motion car
ried.
Communication from Stanley Pc
chavez stating that he had received the
Ely literature and would see that it was
properly distributed was read, accepted
and ordered filed.
The following bills were presented:
Minnesota Association Com
mercial Secretaries, ......$ 1000
The Ely Miner, .......... 14.40
Christie Lithograph & Print
ing Co., .................... III
Petty Cash Fund, ........ 1888
1t was moved and supported that the
bills as presented be approved and paid
The motion carried
The secretary reported receipt of
specifications for the new Model 40
moving picture projectors, with prices,
etc. It was moved and supported that
the secretary be authorized to purchase
the new Model 4OB protector with two
fifteen inch speakers instead of the
twelve inch speakers in place of the
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speakers. The motion carried.
The secretary gave a lengthy report
on the outdoor shows attended by Ely
representatives. Mr.. William Burley
also mentioned the Minneapolis Show
as did Mr.. Gust Robertson.
The secretary brought up the matter
of the proposed election on the Bond
Issue. There were several members who
spoke of the reasons why this bond issue
should be approved. 1t was moved and
supported that the Club go on record
favoring the passage of this bond issue.
The motion carried.
/ The matter of maintenance at the
Ely Airport or landing field was dis
cuSSed. 1t was moved and supported
that the Secretary communicate with
the Board of County Commissioners
relative to maintenance of the landing
field. Carried.
| The Secretary reported that Mr..
Shave had about completed arrange
ments for several noted outdoor writer's
to come to Ely next month, and re-
ported that seevral of the resorts and
outfitterS were helping to care for these
men on their arrival and asked if the
Club should endeavor to help. 1t was
moved and supported that the secretary
be allowed up to $500 toward helping
in caring for this party. The motion
carried.
| There was considerable discussion
about the water level on White Iron
Lake. 1t was moved and supported that
the secretary communicate with the
Division of Drainage and Waters of the
State asking for information on their
survey of this matter last fall. The
motion carried.
John Smrekar reported for the Winter
Sports Festival committee, stating that
all bills had been paid and that the
Committee had balance in the Winter
Sports Festival fund for next winters
festival. 1t was moved and supported
that this committee be given a vote of
thanks for their fine work on this pro-
ject. Carried. Balance was S193.69.
The secretary reported that maps had
been ordered which would take in the
territory from Lake Vermilion on the
west to Lake Saganaga on the east and
from Illgen City on the South to and
including Hunters Island on the north.
These would be available at cost to all
resorts and outfitting companies wish
ing them
1t was moved and supported that the
meeting adjourn. The motion carried.
RAY HOEFLER,