Year: 1879

! special meeting of the committee on mar
kets was held last evening, Aid. Allen in the
chair. Present-Alds. Rho les, Grace, Dreis.
O'Connor and Architects knight, Radcliff and
Bassford.


The chair called the meeting to order, follow
ing which the object of the meeting was ex-
planned to be the consideration of the erection
OF new market house building on Seventh
street, in addition to which Aid. Aliens reso-
luton. outlining the requirements of the pro-
posed building, was read the full text Of which
appeared ID the GLOBES report of the last
council meeting,


Ald. Allen said that the first subject to be
considered was the length, width, height, gen
eral size and construction of the building. In
answer to question it was ascertained that the
amount Of ground at the committees disposal
was 1O0x3O0 feet, extending from St. Peter to
Wabashaw on Seventh street.
Aid. Rhodes said that the stalls could be
made twelve and one-half feet projecting
towards the inside. in addition to which stalls
should be provided grocers, etc.


1t Should be made an attractive resort for all
citizens, in addition to which it should be re-
numerative enough to pay interest and provide
sinking fund for the redemption of the
bonds. cellar should also be made, which.
IN It's general features, should be made attract
I've enough for restaurant and eating house
purposes.





two stories and a basement in size. Aid. Rhodes
stated that the necessities of the municipal
court would have to first be provided for. Aid.
Allen said that portion of the second floor
should be adapted for q hall suitable for par
ties. balls, lectures and general entertainments.
Ihe entrance to the basement should be high
enough to admit of a comfortable entrance
from the sidewalk, and the sidewalk be con-
structed SO as to be on level with the bed of a
wagon.


Aid. Rhodes thought that the ground floor
should be of sufficient elevation to admit
plenty OF light to the basement. The height
OF the floors was next discussed, it being the
general impression that the rooms should be
IL feet high, and the height of the hall 20 feet.
from floor to ceiling. Aid. Rhodes said that
the municipal court room should be at least so
feet long.


Architect Bassford wanted to know the prob
able length of the building. it being generally
conceded that the building should be at least
$50 feet long.


AID. Rhodes called on the architects present
to give an expression of their views regarding
the elevations. interior, and approximate cost
OF the building. Mr. Radcliff replied that the
only fair method would be for each to submit
plan of the proposed building.


Aid. Rhodes stated that there was no funds
IN the treasury for the construction of the
building, and that the council would have to
get special legislation on the scheme. What
the committee wanted was plan or sketch of
the building as early possible-something
that would convey an idea of what was wanted.
The bill would have to be prepared at once,
in order to get legislation on it during the
present session.


AID Allen said that what they wanted was a
strong, substantial building, not too plain nor
too ornamental. Aid. Rhodes stated that the
cost OF the building should not exceed $4O,0 900.
The council wanted to have it said that the
Improvements We're not imposing an additional
burden on the Taxpayers.


discussion ensued between the architects
as to the rate of commission that would be
allowed on the accepted plan, it being finally
agreed that they should arrange the matter
between themselves. providing that it should
not exceed per cent. nor less than 8.


The style of the building was next adverted
to, the general impression seeming to be in
favor Of a substantial brick building, with
stone facings.


On motion of Aid. Rhodes the meeting ad-
journed until next Monday evening, at 73O
o'clock, it being agreed that the architects
should be ready by that time to submit their
plans.