The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-07-18
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.
Council Chambers, Ely, Minnesota.
Tuesday, July 16, 1910.
REGULAR MEETING.

council CnamperS, ELY, Minnesota.
Tuesday, July 16, 1910.
REGULAR MEETING.
Regular meeting of the City Council
was called to order at 7:36 o'clock T.
M, by Mayor B. M Lambert.
Present: Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg,
Hedloff, Maxi, Milkovich, Vranesich,
Mayor Lambert Cd.
Absent: None (O.
Consideration of minutes
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Vranesich, that the
minutes of the regular meeting held
July 2, 1910, be approved. Carried un-
animouSly.
Financial report of the City Clerk
for the period ending June 30, 1910,
was read and ordered filed.
Preliminary report from the City En-
gineer regarding the proposed sanitary
sewer project TO Zaverl's Addition was
read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Vranesich, that the report
be accepted and filed and that the City
Engineer seek an approval for the pro-
ject from the Minnesota Department of
Health. Carried unanimously.
Report of the City Engineer was
read, submitting an estimate of costs
of constructing concrete sidewalk. curb
and gutter along the south side of
Harvey Street and the west side of
7th Avenue East to the east gate of the
school property.
| Moved by Alderman Vranesich, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
matter be laid on the table and the
project included in the budget for tie
year 194l. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Hedloff, Maxi Vran-
esich, Mayor Lambert a..
No: Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg,
Milkovich 80.
Motion carried.
acquisitions from several Depart
ments for supplies were read.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Hedloff, that the re-
QUESTIONS be referred to the Sales and
Purchasing Committee with power to
act. Carried unanimously.
Petition from Sam Swanson for an
electric line extension to serve Lots 9
and 10, Block l, Zupancich Addition was
read.
Moved by Alderman Milkovich, sup
ported by Mayor Lambert, that the
petition be accepted and filed and
granted Carried unanimously.
Application of Matt Mayerle for a
leave of absence from his position as
half-time janitor at the Water & Light
Plant was read, together with re-
quest that his brother, Joe Mayerle
be permitted to work in his place dur
ing his leave.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Vranesich, that the ap-
plication be accepted and filed and both
requests granted. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Friedsburg, Hedloff
Maxi Milkovich, Vranesich, Mayor
Lambert co..
Alderman Ahola voted in favor OF
the leave of absence of Matt Mayerle
but not in favor of allowing Joe May
erie to work in his place.
Motion carried
Applications of Robert Somers for a
soft drinks license and ION Sale" and
"Off Sale" licenses to sell non-intoxi-
eating malt liquors at 13 East Chapman
Street were read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Mayor Lambert that the applica-
tions be accepted and filed and Ii
censes granted. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Maxi, Milkovich
Vranesich, Mayor Lambert "a.
Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg and He'd
loft voted Eyes" provided the appli-
cant's delinquent Water and Light &C
count is paid or arrangements made
to pay.
Motion carried.
Communication from the County
Auditor of the County of ST. Louis was
read, asking to meet with the City
Council on July %, 1910, for the pur-
pose of checking lists of property in
the City of Ely subject to forfeited sale
on August IL, 194O
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Friedsburg, that the COM
munication be accepted and filed, and
that the City Council arrange to meet
with the County Auditor relative to the
matter mentioned.
Carried unanimously.
2O-year roof bond and flashing en-
dorsement from the Certain-teed Pro-
ducts Corporation with the National
Surety Corporation as surety, covering
the new roof on the City Hail. as in
stalled by the Polsk Roofing and Metal
Works, was read.
Moved by Alderman Hedloff, sup
ported by Alderman Vranesich, that
the roof bond and flashing endorse
ment be approved, accepted and filed.
Carried unanimously.
Communication from the Mountain
Iron Community Club, inviting the City
of Ely to participate in the 50th ami
versary celebration of the discovery of
iron ore on the Missabe Range at
Mountain Iron, August 10 and IL, 1910,
was read
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Ahola, that the COM
munication be accepted and fled, and
that the Ely Municipal Band be auth
orized to take part in this celebration
if they so desire. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Vranesich, that Joseph
Strukel be employed as Caretaker in
Whiteside'S Park, 10 days per month.
Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ahola, Maxi, Milko-
vich, Vranesich, Mayor Lambert 90.
No: Aldermen Friedsburg and He'd
I0ff (2l