The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-02-20
COUNCIL DISCUSSES
ENLARGING PROJECT
May Seek Assistance of
NYA, WPA; Lots for
Plane Base Sold.

| Construction of a band shell, and
possibly an indoor ice arena, though
very much in the tentative stage, move
one step nearer to Inauguration when
the council Tuesday evening authorized
City Engineer waino Somero 70 in
spect available sites.
Reminded by Somero that no action
Whatever on plans or securing federal
aid could be taken until a sit. was
selected, the council instructed him to
investigate possible locations.
Saturday Somero and Alderman John
N. Maxi and Gust A. Andersen went 70
International Falls to inspect a band
shell there, which also includes warm
ing rooms for skaters.
Somero reported to the council that
It was built at a cost of about sII 500
by contract, but that it was not neces-
sarny what Ely would want.
After some discussion. lead bv Maxi
on securing NYA or WPa assistance.
Somero pointed out tnat war preoa--
atoms might have some effect on
these agencies.
He continued that before EIy could
apply for either, location Of the uro-
posed building and preparation Of de-
tailed plans would have to be made.
and funds for the sponsors share set
aside
A motion by Alderman A. o. Frfeds-
burg 70 inspect sites for the bandsheI.
and possibly an arena, was passed n
end the discussion, with Somero uus1-
flying the instructions by saving that
winter weather would limit the amount
OF work he could do Immediately.
The council paved the way for the
construction Of two private seaplane
hangers and docks at the base on Shag-
ava Lake by selling Joe Perko and
William Zupancich each a lot with a
75-foot frontage on the lake at
price OF SIS per lot. Both operate
border lakes fishing camps accessible
only by plane. Zupancich said he would
start work Immediately, and win have
new fve-place Stinson here the
first of next month The lots owned
by the city, are next to those on which
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The Mantel Hardware and Furniture
company was awarded the contract fur
six transformers on a bid OF s927 %.
Other bidders included General
Electric Supply corporation, Duluth,
ss38.S5; Westinghouse Supply com
pany, Duluth, 1927 96; Marshan-Wens
company, Duluth. s91637; Line Mate
rial company, Milwaukee, s937.57 and
Vermilion Electric Shop OF this city,
Ss38.85.
Truck drivers IN the fire department
were raised SIS per month and vii
now receive s145. They work 81 DAYS
per month. Garage watchmen were
placed on day rate of $3.50 Previous
~ they had received $50 per month
for half time, and worked one extra
Sunday on the day rate The change
viii mean a. slight increase in paw. but
viii place them on a straight caily pay
BASIS.
The Range Municipalities end Civic
association again reminded the CITY
that its dues were unpaid for 1870, and
asked for the 1871 dues also. Total is
$3.50. Payment is TO be made from
funds raised by popular subscription.
since it is Illegal to use city money.
Ely has never been a member OF the
Mayor Kapsch asked Ray Hoefer,
secretary of the Ely Commercial club.
if the matter had not been turned over
TO the club at previous council meet
ing, and Hoe1er said that the club
was taking it up at its Tuesday meet
ing.
After Peter Moscatelli, city attorney
said he could see no harm IN executing
the instruments" the council author
lied the proper city officials to sign
three agreements with the Duluth.
Missabe and Iron Range Railway COM
pany which will permit the city 20
cross railroad property with electric
light lines already up for many years.
One was erected over the property 80
or 81 years ago. MoscateIh said, while
the other two were put up more re-
Gently.