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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-02-09 CC MINe 458 (Continued from page 457) e • v 1 NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Linner, James Archibald G71 Douglas Abercrombie was appointed weed inspector for the year 1950. Clerk stated that Earl Vitalis had called in regard to vacating part of south C10 fourth street to give additional space for the proposed enlarging of the pre- L:3 sent gym and the Councilman assured him that they would be in favor of.this plan and suggested that the School Board take the necessary steps according to the City charter. On motion of Councilman Lipner seconded by Councilman Grove the electrical in- spector was authorized to purchase testing equipment not to exceed $150.00; On motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Linner the Clerk was authorized to purchase a filing cabinet for his office at a cost of about 075.00. On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs seconded by Councilman Grove, Mayor Carlson and Mike Muller were authorized to attend the river meeting in St. Louis and expenses in connection with same to be paid by the City. On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs seconded by Councilman Grove meeting Adjourned. At test/7(.Cly'�j�v e.(' /X t-6- vV �� ty Clerk' Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 9, 1950 7:30 r.M. Regular Meeting, Meeting called to order by !resident Carlson. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of January 1950 at 7:30 r.M. and minutes of the regular adjourned meeting held on the 20th day of January 1950 at 7:30 r.M. read and approved, ArrLICATIONS The following applications for liquor licenses were presented, Albert ronath "On & Off" at 313 East Chestnut Street Clayton Needs "0n" at 134 South Second Street Urban C. Berg "On" at 414 South Main Street J. Russell Shannon"On & off" at 201 East Chestnut Street Elmer Meier "On & Off" at 124 North Main Street James Gardner "On & Off" at Browns Creek Inn. After some discussion on motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Grove the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the present liquor ordinance which would provide for the issuance of ten (10) on sale liquor licenses in the City of Stillwater to conform with an attorney Generals opinion which had been requested by the City Attorney recently. March 9th, 1950 was the date set for the first reading of the amendment. On motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Hoyoss a soft drink license was granted to Arnold Deno owner of Deno's Food Market at 120 North Main Street. From Ralph Otte for, "On P. Off" sale 3.2 beer licenses were presented but on acc- ount of being in the residential district were automatically laid over to the . next regular meeting to be held on the 9th day of March 1950 at 7:30 r.M. On motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Hoyoas an "On Sale" 3.2 beer license was granted to the Eagles Club at 101 South Main Street. On motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Hoyoss a public scales license was granted to John W. Kunz at 237 South Water Street. PETITIONS None (Continued on page 459) • • • (Continued from page 458) 459 • COMMUNICATIONS From the St. Croix Valley rod and Gun Club in regard to water level at McKusick Lake was read, and on motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Grove the City Clerk was instructed to write and inform William Dtetzen the secretary of the club, that according to the City engineer there is nothing to be alarmed about, that the lake has not varied any appreciable amount since 1911. From Juran and Moody was read. 1 From Charles W. Farnham, chairman of the Stillwater Armory Board requesting an annual appropriation of $500.00 was read, and on motion of Councilman Bourdaghs Seconded by Councilman Grove the request was granted and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon tt_ City Treasurer accordingly. (Resolution next regular meet!rg) _'um the League of Kinnee..ta Murtcipalitiea an co)d of a letter which had been mailed to Miss Stella Kunzelnan. From George A. Muller in report form, on the Mississippi River Valley Association convention at St. Louis, Miseuuri was read. Mayes Carlson aseu reported on the convention, the following de.egates attendeu, Mayor Carlson, George A. Muller and Art Kleinschnitz. From Carl D. Huston to Oscar L. Anderson former Chief of Police requesting that he be pieced tin the police force on his return from the army. From Ralph Mcrratn, City Attorney in regard to bid., on police car. 4 J UNFINISHED BUSINMSo Contract between the City of Stillwater and Ma.vin C. Johnson covering the re- muueiing of the present heating plant which had been drawn up by the G.M. Orr Engineering Company and approvea by the City Attorney was yreeented, and on motion of Cs.:Hotoaa:- seconded by Councilman Grove the contract was approved and the proper officers of the City were authorized and instructed to sign same. On motion of Councilman Lipner seconded by Councilman Hoyoss the bond covering Melvin C. Johnson in connection with the remodeling of the present heating plant in the amount of $3422.55, was approved and ordered filed. (approved by City Attorney) _._ On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Hoyoss the soft drink license which had been granted to Fred Shatswell at a previous meeting was cancelled at his request. (license not paid for) On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Linner the soft drink license which had been issued to Kenneth H. Johnson at a previous meeting was cancelled q at his request. (license not paid for) The contract for the sale and purchase of a police car which had been drawn up by the City Attorney was presented, and on motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Hoyoss the contract was approved and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to sign same. Agreement between Ira J. Leslie and the City of Stillwater granting Mr. Leslie additional time to complete his work under the terms of a contract known as bituminous surfacing 1949 which had been drawn up by the City Attorney was presented and on motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Linner the contract was approved and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to sign same. NEW BUSINES. Clerk stated that it proably would be to the City's advantage to have cortracts with townships and villages served by the fire department, when contracts are in force the State will allocate 20 of the fire premiums collected in such areas. on Motion of Councilman Linter Seconded by Councilman Hoyoss it was decided to call in all Clerks of townships and villages served by the Tire department in the near future.in regard to this matter. Clerk stated that Frank Hildebrandt had requested that the Clerk take up the matter of his salary and suggested that the Council pay him at the rate of 5300.00 per month inscead of an hourly wage of 81.20, which would proably amount to about 280.00 or 000.0C per month, after some discus ton the City Engineer stated that Mr. Hildebrandt was satisfied with his present salary. On notion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Grove the bond covering bert J. Simmons as electrical inspector was approved and ordered filed. (approved by the City Attorney) (Continued on page 46u) • • 460 (continued from page 459) On motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Grove Automobile transfer endorsement Number 6 issued to Arthur J. Rivard D/B/A Stillwater Taxi, as follows cease to cover 1947 Chevrolet 4 door sedan serial number 21ENA-49122 Motor number Eaa565457 and cover 1950 Chevrolet 4 door sedan serial number 21Hk-A-5381 motor , number HAA87406 was approved and ordered filed. On -motion of Councilman dpyaaa-seconded by Councilman Grava-the Glezlz-was author- ized -and instructed --to make-the-Fottowing.twaae€.r. ousel: I.y»w.- atsr Account To Garareas€und .pFvOu:ve ,Certificate of 1pdebteaweee-pS&-out of gars ft. J ter the -first irISL' On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Linner the Clerk & Treasurer was authorized and directed to close the larking meter fund when payments have been completed to the M.H. Rhodes Inc. according to the Charter. (Public Examiner) On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Hoyoss the Clerk and Treasurer was authorized and directed to close the River Terminal Fund.(rublic Examiner) Report from the National redeetrian Protection Contest, was presented. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Grove insurance policy Lumber 0C315716 covering apartment building at 413 North Second Street against fire, is..ued by the Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Company, was approved and ordered filed. Chief of rolice stated that cars are parking dangeroualey close to the highway on south main street in the metered zone, due to snow between meters and parking line. City attorney suggested that the council take action to remove the meters and install no parking signs, because tilers is some question as to liability in regard to this matter. (no action) Clerk stated that the engineer from the Orr Engineering Company who had drawn up the plans and specifications for the remodeling of the heating plant had suggested that the council approve the installation of a sump pump in the pit which will house the stoker, and on motion of Councilman Linner seconded by Councilman Hoyoss it was decided to install a sump pump in the stoker pit on time and material basis estimated cost 4350.00. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Councilman Grove the Clerk and Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the real property fund all monies which had been collected in the past for rent at 413 :..orth Second Street to the general fund, also all rents collected in the future shall be deposited in the general fund of the City.(By Mr. Hefner Public Examiner) City attorney was instructed to request an opinion from the Attorney General on the matter Af using money from the real property fund for the purpose of seal coating streets, this had been suggested by the public examiner Mr. Anderson of the Municipal Division. Carl Huston former patrolman apreared before the council requesting that the Council rehire hike as patrolman under the veterans preference act, the Mavor stated that in his opinion the councilman were not obligated to hire him a,. this time because no vacancies existed. On motion of Councilman Bourdagha seconded by Councilman Linner, George Regis Municipal Band Director was authorized to,purchase a used clarinet for use by the Municipal and School bands, under a verbal agreement whereby the the City and Scool Board each purchase one instrument per year. Clerk stated that Wilbur Nehring had Inquired wether or not the council would allow him to store his electrical sup{lies in the basement of a new home to be constructed in the near future. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss seconded by Coun- cilman Grove it was decided to ban all shops or warehouses in conrection with v homes on the L11y Lake Addition. On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman Linner the Clerk was in- structed to advertise for bids on a transmitter and receiver in connection with the police department in other words a two way radio system. RESOLUTIONS Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unami- nousley adopted. On motion of Councilman Grove Seconded by Councilman Hoyoss meeting adjourned. Y l Attest (11iaDv City Clerk May or • • 461 • w • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 23, 1950 3:00 r.M. Special Meeting, Meeting Called to order by rresldent Carlson. All members of the council present except Councilman Hoyoss. Meeting called for the purpose of taking further action on police radio equip- ,/ went, authorize clerk to purchase stoker coal and cgeck the new suggested street lighting system. u o g Q' Frank Mayer and Mr. Wheeler from the Northern States rower Company appeared a ,. before the council and presented preliminary plans in connection with the survey o.y / .. of the preset street lighting system, Mr Mayer stated that the present system 2 „ o;. produces 394,000 lumina and that the suggested system will produce about 925,000 tl y / o,. lumina at an estimated increase of about $1400.00 per year, he also stated that `•o ..o''.. except for a few cases all fixtures will be hung from a mast arm, the Councilmen o, o g " were agreed that this would be quite an improvement and favored such an install- w ation and suggested that the power company present plans when the survey has m r u F. been completed. ae 54 o On motion of Councilman Bourdaghe seconded by Councilman Grove the Mayor and ,. aq.Y (or) Councilman Linner were authorized to meet with the Chairman or County o w y �, Board of Commissioners for the purpose of discussing the possibility of a Joint o is radio hookup to serve the Sheriff's cars and the City Police car. § g u �, On motion of Councilman Grove seconded by Councilman 3ourdaghe it was decided n n o K�- to recind the action taken at the February 9th, 1950 meeting in which the clerk go was insbructed to advertise for bide On a radio transmitter and receiving set ✓ for the police department. n/ authorised to purchase stoker coal for the balance of the season should the v�mo On motion of Councilman Bourdesha seconded by Councilman Grove the clerk was D.i((ennnp occasion arise in connection with the remodeling of the present heating plant. m CRa1 Mayayor or On motion of Councilman /inner seconded by Councilman Bourdaghs sooting was adjourned. Attest City C erk Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 29,.195U 7:00 r.M. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND: At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held at the City Hall on the 200: day of .Feb:, 1950, there were present Mayor Carlson Copncilmen Hoyoss and /inner. Councilman LSnner offered the following resolution; WHEREAS, on the first day of April 195U, $6000.00 of the refunding bonds issued April 1, 1941 will become due and payable at the First National Bank and Trust Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the payment and redemption of said bonds; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND OF THE CITY OF STILL'WATER, that a warrant be made and the same 1s hereby ordered drawn on the 1st day of March 1950, on the City Treasurer from the Sinking fund of said City and to be used only for the purpose of redeeming and paying off the said / 6,000.00 of bonds due April 1, 1950, as aforesaid and on roll call this res- t olution was unaminousley adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss meeting adjourned. Attest ,l R Qe1 J City clerk c C ounc ouncilman Commissioners of Sinking Fund. t t c • • •