The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-03-14
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph M. Milkovich,
Frank G. Vranesich,
O. T. Friedsburg.

Joseph M Milkovich,
Frank G. Vranesich,
o. T. Friedsburg,
Committee on Accounts and Finance.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Milkovich, that the re-
port of the Committee on Accounts and
Finance be accepted and filed, and
the approved amounts be paid. Car
ried unanimously.
Communication from the City At
torney was read, reporting that he had
not yet received reply from the owner
Of the property leased by the Shagawa
Country Club, relative to the city
leasing these grounds for winter sports
Communication ordered filled.
An opinion from the City Attorney
was read, relative to the rights of
Toivo Wenstrom, under the Soldiers
Preference Law.
Moved by Alderman Vranesich, sup
ported by Alderman Ahola, that the
opinion be accepted and filed. Car
ried unanimously.
Communication from the City En-
gineer was read, advising that he had
Department of Highways to cross
Sheridan Street with the proposed
water line extension to serve the Andy
Jacobson property, at IA Avenue East
and Sheridan Street. He further adj
vised the council that it would be
necessary to purchase the necessary
materials and secure the approval of
the Division of Sanitation of the Min
nesota Department of Health, to do the
work.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Vranesich, that the COM
munication be accepted and filed, and
the work be done, and that the City
Engineer be authorized to proceed with
the necessary preliminary steps in
connection with the project. Carried
unanimously.
Communication fom the City En-
gineer was read, recommending that
the council give serious study in pro-
viding the city with adequate snow re-
mOval and other equipment.
Moved by Alderman Vranesich,
supported by Alderman Maxi, that the
communication be accepted and filed
and the subject referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole for considera-
ton. Carried unanimously.
Reports from the Health Commits
sioner, Fire Warden, Clerk of NUM-
cipal Court, Chief of the Fire Depart
ment, and Manager of the Community
Center, were read and ordered filed.
Report of the City Veterinarian and
Chemist for the month of February,
1910, together with a letter from the
League of Minnesota Municipalities,
explaining the system of inspection of
food supplies damaged by fire, was read
and ordered filed.
acquisitions from several depart
ments for supplies were read.
Moved by Alderman Friedsburg, sup
ported by Alderman Ahola, that the
acquisitions be referred to the Sales
and Purchasing Committee with power
to act. Carried unanimously.
Communication from the City Hall
Custodian was read, recommending that
steps be taken to provide a new roof
FOR the City Hall building.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supportd
by Alderman Vranesich, that the COM
munication be accepted and filed, and
the matter referred to the City Engineer
for an estimate of costs and to report
at the next regular meeting. Carried
unanimously.
Communication from Mr. John A.
Harri, Acting Postmaster, was read,
asking the city to install street name
signs and provide adequate street
lighting in the new area to be served
by city carrier service, said area being
West Chapman Street, James Street
and East Pattison Street.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, sup
ported by Alderman Hedloff, that the
communication be accepted and filed,
and that proper street name signs be
purchased and installed Carried un-
animously
Application of Robert Somers for re-
instatement as Hydrant-man in the
Water & Light Department was read.
Moved by Alderman Hedloff, sup
ported by Alderman Ahola, that the
application be referred to the Labor
Board. Carried unanimously.
Petition from Oscar j. Anderson and
Osborn R. Myers, Jr., was read, asking
the city to deliver water to their homes
in Spaulding Location, on account of
their wells having gone dry.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Milkovich, that the petit
ton be accepted and filed, and the
request be granted. Carried unani-
mously.
Application from Eden E. Ellefsen
was read, requesting leave of absence
from the Police Department, with the
privilege of resuming his status as
Police Officer anytime he desires with
in the year 1910.
Moved by Alderman Friedsburg, sup
ported by Alderman Vranesich, that the
be accepted and filed, and
that Eden E. Ellefsen be granted a
leave of absence as requested. Carried