The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-02-11

more salmon is canned there than
in any city in the world.
the issuance of "On-Sale" intoxicating
liquor licenses would be one means of
aiding the payment of said indebted
ness, and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of
the opinion that an increase of five
such licenses would result in substan-
tial additional revenue.
RESOLVED, that the City Council
of Ely goes on record favoring an in
crease in the issuance of five "On-
Sale" intoxicating liquor licenses as
an aid in effecting the aforesaid pur-
pose, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the
the City Council recommend that the
1913 Legislature amend Sec. 34011 of
Chapter $40, Minnesota Statutes 1871
to effect the proposed increase of such
licenses for cities of the class to
which Ely belongs.
The foregoing resolution was offer
ed by Alderman Koschak, seconded by
Alderman Harri, and declared carried
on the following vote:
Yes: Alderman Harri, Kun, Ko-
schak, Lenich, Maxi, Porthan, Mayor
Kasch Cd.
No: None co..
Adopted this End day of February,
1913.
The Council went into Executive
Session.
Meeting called to order.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Lenich, that John A.
Harri, providing he can qualify, be en-
ployed as clerk in the office of the
Superintendent of the Water and
Light Department at salary of
$4,000 per month, effective immed-
lately. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Harri, that the
City Engineer be directed to apply for
certificate of necessity for the pur-
chase of bituminous material for the
treatment of certain streets and roads
and for patching purposes. Carried
unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Harri, support
ed by Alderman Kun, that the City
Engineer be directed to prepare plans
and specifications and an estimate of
cost for the proposed construction of
the sanitary sewer extension in the
alley between Camp sand Sheridan
streets, from 18th Avenue East to 18th
Avenue East. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Harri, support
ed by Alderman Lenich, that the prop
er department heads be directed to
take all the preliminary steps neces-
sary for the permanent relocation and
reconstruction of that part Of the wa
ter line that serves the Pioneer and
Sibley mines and adjacent locations,
and is under the North Chandler Mine
ramp. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Lenich, that the
application of Anton Okorn for en-
ployment be considered at the ad
journed meeting to be held on Fri
day, February 5th. Carried unani-
mously.
Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Klun, that the
City Attorney and the City Clerk be
instructed to study the proposed Cash
Basis bill and its effect on the City of
Ely Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Harri, support
ed by Alderman Klun, that the Laing
Hardware Company be awarded the
contract to supply Westinghouse MAJ
da Lamps for a period of one year
from February /, 1913, under a Form
"CE," $4,000, contract with billing
discounts and terms of payment as
specified in said contract, that the
proper officers be directed to enter
into such contract, and that all the
other bids be rejected. Carried unan-
imously.
Mr. Stanley Modin, Recreation Dr.
rector, appeared before the council and
requested them to aid his department
in the construction of a ski slide.
Moved by Alderman Klun, supported
by Alderman Porthan, that the Rec
reation Director, Superintendent of the
Water and Light Department and the
Street Commissioner be directed to in
vestigate the matter and report at the
adjourned meeting to be held on Fri
day, February 5th. Carried unani-
mously.
Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Lenich. that the
Mayor and the Committee on Accounts
and Finance be instructed to study,
before the next regular meeting. the