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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940-01-02 - 1940-12-10 CC MIN• 154 • • f71 continued from page 153 12-5-1939. 21 -4 Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz, meeting adjourned. Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. January, 2, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular fleeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on December, 5, 1939 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Lipner license for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer was granted on the second reading of the application to Forrest Meister at 804 North Fourth street. On motion of Councilman Krueger licenses for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Mrs. J. E. O'Rourke at 209 South Main Street. On motion of Councilman Krueger an "OIi" sale liquor license for a club was granted for the year 1940 to the Elk's Club at 110 South Main Street. On motion of Councilman Simonet application of Jack W. Jewell for a license for two pool tables at 332 South Main Street was refused. On motion of Councilman Simonet Soft Drink licenses for the year 1940 were granted to the following Clayton heeds at south Second & Chestnut Sts. Jack W. Jewell at 332-south Mein St. David Wilson at 124 North Main St. Harrison Grove at 313 East Chestnut St. Ernest A. Marlow at 230 South Ma in St. John M. Ertle at 224 South Main St. George +'obertson at 807 North Fourth St. George Robertson at 628 "West Olive St. George E. Burger at 317 South Main St. Inez Janina at central Hotel John Thompson at 207 North Second St. Olen Deske at 201 North Second St. Reuben A. Olson at 304 North Main St. Lowell J. Cadd at Brown's Creek Tavern Elk's Lodge at 110 Aouth Main St. St. Croix Drug Co. at South Main St. Vern Monty at 212 south Main St. John i', Klatt at 232 East Myrtle St. Carlson & Olson at 101 North Owens St. Everett Kalk at 232 South pain St. Hope Stewart at 212 North Main St. Forrest Meister at 804 North Fourth St. John Lustig at 920 West Olive St. ;Darren J. Murphy at 225 ,sast Chestnut St. Richard F. Kaiser at 221 South Liain St. Victor Berglund at 102 North Main St. Paul Vitze at 117 Most Churchill St. Norman E. Salverson at 224 Wes. Laurel St. Carl Meister et 112 horth Main St. Janes L. Gardner at 123 West Myrtle St. Mrs. J. E. O'Rourke at 209 South Liain St. Mrs. Oscar Luhman at 315 South Third St. rred ',;eiss at 901 South Fourth St. John ':,urns at 1003 south Third St. baiter L:avnuson at 231 Last Myrtle St. continued to pate 155 • • • l • • 155 • • 1-2-1940 continued from page 154 Andy Sjoholm at S08 mast Chestnut St. Anna Gelber at 1112 sixth Ave. So. at 603 "est Churchill 'o t. Leo Kennedy Raymond Marlow at 517 North Owens st. Fercy Sheppard at 215 North aillinm st. Louis F. Garavalia at 402 South Main St. Floyd's Coffee Shop at 229 Last Chestnut St. Barry Barnholdt at 302 south Main St. Morris Grotto at Union Depot Cafe ber, 1939 and Report the City Clerkyfore asurer the month offor hDecember, e month f1939,mwere presentedand of after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Linnet were accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Moritz contract u Sutton ordered for snow plowing for the season of 1939- 39-e1940ewastapmoved sad prove wan authorized filed. On motion of Councilman and directed to advertise for bids for the official printing for the City for the year 1940, bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting on February. 6, 19400on of Councilman Linnet the City Treasurer was thesert Babe s d in of large theEer sheets at a cost ownership of all realfabout property 9in tthe these to be used in bringing City up to date. Roy Cates who statedOthat he rdinance represented to abnumber oedtbut painters asked if the Fainter s egoing no action was 4tdelegation appeared requesting that the so-called sorth Martha Street sewer be extended one more block on North 'iilliam street north of Sycamore Street and they were instructed to present a petition covering same at the next regular meeting. Countywould each Mayorernexta stated that the committee from the Council had agreed with the County Board that the City and pay for half of the coal for the N.Y.A. at the Greeley School at nd that the City would pay for it and bill the Cou t for each ptheireir halfff atfthe end of the season and the City and County w expense of the Unemployment Compensation Office which expenses are supposed Moritz both these actions were approved. to be rent, phone and lights, the total rent to be 530.00 per month ._. and on motion of On motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to have the tax levy for City purposes collectible in 1940 set at an amount that would make the total tax rate on non -homestead 161 mills. The City Clerk read a copy of a letter from 'Billion i.ioelter which copy was presented to theCity Clerk on clerk on December, 6, 19399about an accidentunto his gabeing thaththeio original of the letter was presented to the understanding being the School Board. against The City Attorney reported about the two suits against the City that of Inez Janina vs City ofaStillwater atered and the suit of X de CarleyyssCityYof Stillwater David Tozer which had been Gertrude Carley vs City of Stillwater and r had broken settled by David Tozer. '.r Fire Chief McGann reported that Fireman Murphy a bone in his hand but that he was able to he on light duty and was assisted by the other firemen. The City Attorney read a resolution settingthe salary of 1940, the City hngineer at v235.00 per month effective January, 1, which resolution was, on roll call unaminously adopted. The City Clerk read a resolution authorizing the issuance of certificates of indebtedness in the sum of f Q32,000.00whichrtootto ake a was, up the same amount that were due December, 31, r the issuance on roll call unaminously adopted. The City Clerk read a resolution authorizing of new certificates of indebtedness in the amount oi• 416,000.00 which resolution wasd. , on rollall y bills was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Morita meeting adjourned. Mayor • • • • 156 Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. February, 6, 1940. 7.30P.S.. Regular bleating; leeting called to order by Vice President Linner as /resident erodeen was absent. President All members of the Council present except 3rodeen. Minutes of the regular meeting held on January, 2, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Krueger licenses for "OR" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Olenmore Reske at 201 North Second Street. ._ On motion of Councilman Moritz Soft Drink licenses were .:ranted to E. Oredson at 201 South Main street and to Stevenson and 'Edwina at 224 West Laurel Street. Application of Stevenson & ldwins for license for "0FF" sale of 3.2 beer was, on account of being in the,residential district automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. On motion of Councilman Moritz application of Jack W. Jewell for licenses for two pool tables at 332 mouth Main Street was rejected. A petition for a sewer in sixth avenue south from zurlington to Orleans street and 100 feet up Marsh Street as a W.P.A. project was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz was referred to the City Engineer to make a survey and report back as soon as possible. A petition for the establishing of a 01ty Rest Room signed by 55 women of Bayport was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz was laid over to the next regular meeting. A petition for the extension of the sewer on North William Street between Sycamore and Moore streets presented by Clarence R. Brandt was read and the City Engineer stated that this matter will be brought up at the next regular meeting. A letter from Miss Alice R. Murdock to Mayor 3rodeen tendering her resignation as a member of the Library Board was read and on motion of Councilman Simonet the resignation was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to write Miss Murdock thanking her on behalf of the Council for the long and faithful service that she has rendered on the Library hoard. Vice President Linner stated that .Mayor 3rodeen had appointed Mrs. Roy F. Johnson to fill the vacancy on the Library board by the resignation of Miss Murdock and on motion of Councilman ioritz this appointment was approved. There was only one bid in for the official printing of the City for the year 1940, that bid being from :-easton-Masterman Co. and on motion of Councilman Moritz this bid was accepted and the proper officers were instructed and directed to enter into a contract covering same. Mr. A. D. Peterson presented two petitions that were read, one for a sewer in west Maple Street west of Owens Street and the other for a sewer in West Laurel Street west of Owens street and on motion of Councilman Arueger both these petitions were referred to the City Engineer. Annual reports for the year 1939 of the Water Board, Library, Firemen's Relief Trust Fund and of receipts and disbursements of the City Treasurer were presented and on motion of Councilman blmonet were accepted and ordered filed. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of December, 1939 end report of the City Clerk for the month of January, .xwere presented and na after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. The City Clerk presented his Annual deport for the year 1939 and on motion of Councilman Simonet the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for printing five hundred (500) copies of this report in pamphlet form and for one publication in the newapaper bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on March, 5, 1940 at 7.30 F. M. On motion of Councilman Moritz Mir. J. Hamacher was appointed to audit the books and records that are to be audited during the year 1940 of the Slater uoard, adbrary, School District and for the City. The City Clerk read the annual report of the Chief of the Fire Department for the year 1939 and on motion of Councilman Krueger it was accepted and ordered filed. continued to page157 1 • • • • • 157 • continued from page 156 On my of Councilman e1,Moritz 000.00the from Sty theClerk Generala Fundto Entry to make a Journal y to transfer the Hecreationd. TeCity Engineer preset ntedl(hiseation Annualp+eport as Building inspector for the year 1969 and stated he will have further reports at the next regular meeting. Court on the second The City Attorney stated that the District MondaNNinianuary approved the Annual Report of the 'Trustees of the Firemen's Relie , d for the year 1939. The City Attorney also stated that he is holding the check for 4707.00 which is the final payment by the City for the purchase of eioneer Park as there are some back taxes on the property and on motion of Councilman Simonet the City Attorney was authorized to turn thii check over to the li Stillwater Association and the City will try and get the back taxes abated. The City Attorney read reolution resolution was, setting the salary roll of the City Assessor for the year 1940 at vl,00000 call unaminously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned. City Clerk 2-6-1940 Vice President Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. March, 5, 1940. 7.30 F. M. Regular :Meeting; :fleeting culled to order by President urodeen. A11 members of the eouncll present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on February, 6, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman .•ioritz license for "OFF" Sale of 3.2 beer was granted, on the second reading of the application, to Stevenson & ndwins at 224 'West Laurel Street. 0n motion of Councilman Krueger the contract with haston- Masterman Co. for the official printing for the City for the year 1940, which contract was drawn up by the City Attorney, was accepted and ordered filed. Mere was only one bid in for printing 500 copies of the Annual Report for the year 1939 in pamphlet form and one publication in the newspaper that bid being from the Gaston- Masterman Bo. of 08.50 and on motion of Councilman nrueger this bid was accepted. n�urdock The City Clerk read a letter from Miss :lice H. thanking the Council for the resolution they passed commending her work as a member of the Library 3oard from which she recently resigned. Report of the City treasurer for the month of January, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of February, 1940 ..- were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. The City Gnr,ineer rend a resolution in regard to nn extension of the sewer in Lorth 'William otreet and setting a time for the hearing on same which resolution was, on roll call, unruninously adopted. The City .%nginecr presented a statiscal report covering the River Terminal from the tine it was constructed in 1929 to date, and also a report covering the activities of the utreet :epnrtment for the veer 1939. The City Lngineer rend a second resolution approving plans for prinklinr Districts :•umbered 14 end 17 for the year 1940, which resolution was, on roll call, unnminously adopted. continued to 1d8 I• • • • 158 • cn continued from page 157 3-5-1940rl _ne City Lncineer read a third resolution determining the territory of Sprinkling !districts number 14 and 17 For 1940 which resolution was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. The City o.ngineer read a fourth resolution in regard to a o prcposed sewer in Sixth Avenue .aouth and part of oast Marsh Street and setting a time for hearing on same, which resolution was, on roll call, ei o unaminously adopted. ri The City Attorney stated that in looking into the title on of Pioneer Fork he found that two small pieces of this had reverted to 0 the State p^t that they could be purchased for 910.00 and he read a o N resolution m'vering this matter, which resolution was, on roll call o2 unaminously adopted. The City Attorney stated that the County Auditor had n,� asked him to bring before the Council the matter of waiving the Local ,yo, Assessments against lots thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) in Block One (1) .4h of Churchill's Addition and on motion of Councilman Simonet it was decided a C not to waive these assessments. o W. A. Bastion made a report of the activities of the N -Municipal Band for the year 1939 and stated that the Band needed a Sass o horn and that he knew where a new one could be purchased that ordinarily op retails for 9260.00 for v160.00 if it is bought by the last of *pril but 0iri no action was taken on this. -teat Room >'� On motion of Councilman doritz the petition for a o that had been read at the February, 6th, meeting was laid ever. a o After some discussion about a Purchasing Committee and on motion of Councilman Simonet President Brodeen appointed Councilmen a Moritz and KruResolutionCity directing �tthelpayment ofCity billsClerk wastreadact and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned to March, 26, 1940 at 7.30 F. M. Attest Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. March, 26, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on March, 5, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Moritz license for "OFF" Sale of 3.2 beer was granted to Krueger Meat Company at 126 North Main Street„ " On motion of Councilman Moritz licenses for ON and OFF sale of 3.2 beer and. for soft drinks was granted to Irean Toothman at 209 South Main Street. A letter from Allan A. Connell Jr. making application for the position of City Milk Inspector in case the City should need one was read but no action was taken. A letter from Father Richard Simmer of St. Marys Church, requesting more light on South Fifth Street between Pine and Olive Streets, was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz the City Engineer was directed to have one more light installed wherever It is most necessary. A petition for tarvia on Hancock Street between Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue South and also another petition for tarvia on North Third Street from School Street to the ravine, were read and both these petitions were referred to the City Engineer to be brought up later on when the tarvia program for 1940 is discussed. continued to page 159 4 • • • 1591 w continued from page 15B 3-26-1940 Councilman Krueger stated that Morris Crotto had requested a higher watt light put in place of the one that is there near his place, the Union Depot Cafe on Water Street and on motion of Councilman Simonet the City Engineer was instructed to look into the matter. There were no objectors on the hearing on Sprinkling Districts Numbered 14 and 17 for the year 1940 and the City Engineer read a resolution to proceed with the work on those two Sprinkling Districts which resolution was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. There was some discussion on the proposed sewer extension in North William Street and it was decided to pass the resolution to proceed with this work, at the regular meeting to be held on April, 2, 1940 at 7.30 P.M. providing the Water Board will make arrangements to put in the water. There was much discussion, both pro and con, regarding the proposed milk ordinance and this matter was laid over to the next regular -meeting to be held on April, 2, 1940 at 7.30 P. M. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. rrA Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. April, 2, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brcdeen. A11 members of the Council present except Councilman Simonet. Minutes of the meeting held on March, 26, 1940 read and On motion of Councilman Krueger the following applications for 3.2 beer licenses were granted providing they pay the fees for same before the licenses are issued; Clayton Needs for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 154 South Second Street George E. Burger for "0N" sale only at 317>South'Maim-Strset Jack W. Jewell for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 332 South Main Street John R. Klatt for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 232 East Myrtle street Ernest Marlow for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 230 South Main Street Morris Crotto for "0N" and "OFF" sale at Union Depot Cafe Walter E. Magnuson for "0N" sale only at 106 South Main Street Elk's Club for "0N" sale only at 110 South Main Street The following applications for 3.2 beer licenses were read and were, on account of being in the residential districts automatically laid over to the next regular meeting; R. A. Marlow for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 517 North Owens Street Fred Weiss for "ON" and "OFF" sale at 901 South Fourth Street Leo Kennedy for "OFF" sale only at 603 oat Churchill Street L. J. Nolan for "OFF" gale only at 1112 south Fourth Street ^�^ Percy Sherrard for "OFB" sale only at William & North Streets. A petition for Tarvia on North street between William and Everett Streets was read and on motion of Councilman %aoritz was referred to the City Engineer to be brought up later when the tarvia program for 1940 is discussed. On motion of Councilman Moritz renewal of license for one year for a Pop Corn wagon on the streets was granted to George Goutsos. On motion of Councilman Moritz renewal of Bowling Alley license for one year was granted to George E. Burger at 319 south Main Street. approved. continued to page 160 is 1 • • • 160 • continued from page 159 4-2-1940 Report of the City 4treasurer for the month of eebruary, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of March, 1940, were presented and oumtt after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. The City Clerk presented'.J. Hamacher's report of audit of the City books and records for the fiscal year ended December, 31,"1939, and read the main part of this report and on motion of Councilman Linnet was accepted and ordered filed. " A petition for -a sewer in Owens Street between laurel and Wilkin Streets was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz was referred to the CityEngineerfor him to make -"a survey ,of same. On motion of Councllman'.Moritz renewaloflicense for nine Sool tables for one year was granted to R. F. Raiser at 221 South Main treet. The City Engineer reported that .the Northern states Power Co. had installed one light at Fifth & Oak Streets asperFather Riobard Simmer's request read at the last meeting and that"they had exchanged the 400 C.P. are light between Myrtle & Chestnut Streets on Water Street with their new type of light. Regarding the proposed extension of the sewer in North William Street the City Engineerreported that the Water Hoard had agreed to install the water there and "he then read a resolution covering this matter, which was, roll call, unaminously adopted. Thiswas the time for the hearing on the propoeed im sewer in Sixth Avenue South and the City Engineer -stated that the water Board' had not yet "made a decision as to whetherthey would put'.the waterin there and on motion of Councilman "dinner it was decided to defer action'on this to some later date. . The City Attorney read a resolution allowing the First National Bank to substitute some more U. S. Votes in the amount of"028,000.00 for the U. S. Notes that had been put up as security collateral for deposits,.. as these were due on March, 15, 1940, which resolution was, onroll ball, unaminously adopted. The City Attorney read a letter from the Continental Illinoi Trust Co. in which they requested a 05.00 fee twice a year when the interest on the Local improvement bonds were due, and on motion of Councilman Krueger the City Attorney was instructed to write them that the Council refuses to pay any fee in addition to the interest. Kelvin Bacon made a request to have the Elm Street sewer extended from the point where it comes into Owen Street up to hie place, and that he would be willing"to pay for the coat of the materials, wbicb the City Engineer estimated:.would come to approximately $100.00`and on: motion of Councilwman Lipnerthis matter was referred to'the'City Engineer to make a survey and also find Pout if.'W.P.A. labor would be available : There -was some discussion' about improvements to North Main Street north of Myrtle Street,"lnc u%4�ii�nn�gg the sidewalks at. Main :& Myrtle Streets and on motion of Cotincilman'tfd`City Engineer wasSnstructed' to: make a survey of this and bring;3n 'A report as soon as convenient. The City Clerk reported'.in.regard to disbursements for. the first three months of 1940, from January,'.1,-to"April,:l, and that'no department had:run' over the"budget set:for:1940, during. that "time" with: one exception, that being the "Recreation Fund,", there having been $i000.00 set in the-budget:for 1940 for the.Recreation rund and that"$552.40 dt "" that amount had been spent to date," and 'on motion" of Councilman' Linnet the City:Clerk was instructed anddirectedto write the Reoreation'- Commission calling their .attention -to'. these facts and "telling them that the Connell 'is"going to adhere strictly to the budget "setfor the year 1940 and that no more money inaddition to the amount cited above can be appropriated for the Recreation Lund for 1940. On motion of_Councilman Moritz the City Attorney made the first reading ofthe proposed Milk Ordinance. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call, unaminously Adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned. City Clerk r Mayor En w f Vasa Wow Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. April, 9, 1940. 5.00 P.M. Meeting of Purchasing Committee; Present were Councilman Moritz and Councilman Krueger, City Sngineer Abercrombie and Purchasing Agent MCGlilin. Bids on the furnishing of materials for the extension of the sewer in North William Street were opened and read from Bluff City Lumber Co. and Consolidated Lumber Co. and the bid of the Bluff City Lumber Co. being the lowest bid, was accepted. The City Engineer waa authorized to purchase about 800 gallons of tarvia, which Se needed at once at a price of about 490,00 and he was also authorized to get the two tractors fixed up at a total coat of about f340.00. W. H. Bastien stated that he Gould secure a Bass Horn for the Hand, regarding width he had stated at the March, 5th, meeting that he could purchase for 4180.00 that he could now secure a Bass horn just as good as the one above referred to for 4100.00 but action on this matter of th e an to later matter. to get the sentiment of the balance )4114nj h ' A UPurchasing Agent Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. May, 7, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on April, 2, 1940 and of the meeting of the Purchasing Committee held on April, 9, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Moritz licenses for the sale of 3.2 beer were granted, on the second reading of the applications to the following; R. 4. Marlow for "ON" and "OFF" sale at 517 North Owens Street Fred Weise for "0N" and "OFF" sale at 901 South Fourth Street LeL.oJ Nolan for "OFF" sale only sale onlat 603 WChurchillest Kennedy for at 1112SouthFourthStreet street Percy Sherrard for ori"OFF" sale "csaleson r atNWilliam o& NortheStreets en On motion of Councilm were granted to John M. Ertle at 224 South Main street Carl W. Meister at 112 North Main Street Harry Barnholdt at 302 South Main Street Applications of Ray A. Thompson at North Fourth & Wilkin Street and of Harry Nleinschnitz at 826 South Fourth Street for "OFF" sale only of 3.2 beer were presented and on account of being in the residential district were automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. A lSecoondfStr etasieaanndd Citohell ommercialsAve. supposedg 95.00 etoes to her have been building at caused by the Fire Department, was read, and on motion of Councilman Moritz, this was rejected. A petition for extension of the sewer on St. Croix Ave. was read and on motion of Councilman Krueger was referred to the City Engineer. Street between MulberryA petition for tarvia on Greeley Street and the ravine was read and on motion of Councilman Linner was placed on file to be taken up later when the tarvia program for 1940 will be discussed. A letter from the Nurses Club favoringLtthetooplaced the proposed milk ordinance was read and on motion of Councilman on file. C Dairy of W. N. Peterson for position of City Inspector was read and on motion of Councilman sinner was ordered placed on file. Dr. Haines report on Lorraine Berg, recommending that she be tto the he recommendation Sanatorium approved. and on motion of Councilman Limner this continued to page 162 w • • • • • • • 162 n continued from page 161 5-7-1940 Cn A petition requesting the removal of the estop Signs at Owen & U "ilkin streets was read and on motion of Councilman Simonet was laid over to the next regular meeting. On motion of Councilman arueger permission was granted to George E. Burger to remove his "ON" sale 3.2 beer license from 318 South Water Street to 317 South Main Street. A petition for a sidewalk from the Old Prison Site to Brown's Creek was read and on motion cf Councilman .hrueger was laid over to the next regular meeting. Letters from the Washington County Medical Society and from the Parent- Teachers Association favoring the proposed milk ordinance were read and on motion of Councilman Moritz were ordered placed on file. A letter from the American Legion- coat No. 48, recommending the appointment of Robert Ludwig as Life Guard at the Legion Bathing Beach for the coming season, was read, end on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to employ Robert Ludwig for that position at the same salary as last year. Application of William T. Curley for position of "Sty Dairy Inspector was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz was ordered placed on file. There was only one biu on water sprinkling for Spr. Dist. No. 14 for the season of 1940, that bid being from Patrick Hurley and on motion of Councilman Simonet this bid was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Patrick Hurley covering same. There were two bids for furnishing tarvia for the coming season, from the Barrett Co. and Koppers Co. end on motion of Councilman Linner the bid of the Koppers Company, being the lowest bid was accepted, and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering the matter. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of March, 1940, and report of the City Clerk for the month of April, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. Chief McGann stated that firemen. Neldberg was still in the hospital and he could not tell when Neldberg would be able to come back to work and on motion of Councilman Simonet this matter was laid over to the next regular meeting. Mayor Brodeen stated that Commander Lotthad told him the platform at the:Legion Bathing Beach needed to be repaired. and on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to have this repaired at a.cost of approximately 435.00. On motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to charge every one that visits Pioneer Park on Sundays or holidays twenty five cents per table for one and one half hours time. On motion of Councilman Moritz the salary of the caretaker for Pioneer Park for the coming season was set at 475.00 per calendar month. On motion of Councilman Simonet Mayor Brodeen was authorized to give a resolution to Mr. James W. O'Brien that the City Council approves the stamp plan to assist in the distribution of surplus commodities. On motion of Councilmen Linner it was decided to advertise for bide for the purchase of a new light car for the Police Department, bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting on June, 4th. After much discussion both pro and con of the proposed milk ordinance on motion of Councilman Krueger the second reading of this proposed ordinance was postponed to the next regular meeting to be held on June, 4th. Mr. Brown and Mr. Kuhlman requested the Council to vacate Second Avenue South between St. Louis Street and Burlington Street and on motion of Councilman Linner the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the necessary papers to comply with their request. The City Engineer presented his assessment roll covering Local Improvement No. 41 and on motion of Councilman "rueger this assessment roll was approved and the City Clerk was directed to have a notice published setting a date for hearing on same. The City Engineer read a resolution to approve plans for construction of new curbs, sidewalks and driveways on part of North Main Street, Commercial Avenue and West Laurel Street which resolution was on roll call, unaminoisly adopted. Continued to page 163 • • 163 • SEM continued from page 162 5-7-1940 On motion of Councilman Linner the City Clerk was authorized to make the following Journal Entries for the difference between the coat and. the assessment rolls of the various projects. Permanent Improvement Fund To Loc. Imp. No. 35 Permanent Improvement Fund TO Loc. Imp. No. 36 Loc. Imp. No4, 67 To Permanent Improvement Fund Permanent Improvement Fund To Loc. Imp. No. 38 Permanent Improvement Fund To Loc. Imp. No. 39 Permanent Improvement Fund To Loc. Imp. No. 40 General Fund To Spr. Dist. No. 14-1938 General Fund To Spr. Dist. No. 16-1938 General Fund To Spr. Dist. No. 14-1939 General Fund To Spr. Dist. No. 16-1939 205.95 84.57 140.69 110.32 65.14 135.47 175.15 1318.36 190.48 2014.28 205.95 84.57 140.69 110.32 65.14 135.47 175.15 1318.36 190.48 2014.28 The City Clerk read a resolution nuthorizing the Park Commission to employ labor for the coming season which resolution was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call, unaminodsly adopted. On motion of Councilman 4oritz meeting adjourned. Mayor a" • • 164 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. May, 28, 1940. 7.60 P.N. Special meeting; Meeting called to order by President, Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to act on the proposed sidewalk improvements on North Main Street, Commercial Avenue and "eat Laurel Street as this was the tine set for the hearing on same. No one was present to make an objection against the proposed improvements. The City Engineer read a resolution to proceed with the work on this project, which resolution was, on roll call, unaminoualy adopted. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Mayor City Clerk Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. June, 4, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on May, 7, 1940 and of the special meeting held on May, 28, 1940, read and approved. On motion of Councilman Simonet licenses for "OFF" sale of 6.2 beer were granted on the second reading of the applications to Ray A. Thompson at North Fourth & Wilkin Streets and to Harry aleinschnitz at 826 South Fourth Street On motion of Councilman Linner licenses wwre granted to Katherine Mihoa for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer and for Soft Drinks at the Tourist Cafe at 209 South Main Street, to Andy Sjoholm for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 6.2 beer at 308 Rest Dheatnut Street and to Everett L. Kalk for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at 232 South Main Street. A letter from Reece J. McGee with a request to buy some real property from the City was read but no action taken on same. A letter from the Tri "tote Window Display Service was read and on motion of Councilman Krueger was ordered placed on file. A letter from Foster & Utto Company was read and on motion of Councilmen Linner was ordered filed. A letter from R. J. Reichkitzer regarding his assessments for Local Improvement No. 40 was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz was laid pier to the next regular meeting. Bide were opened and read for furnishing materials for the proposed sidewalk improvements from Bluff City Lumber Co. and from Consolidated Lumber Co. and on motion of Councilman 'inner bhe bid of the Bluff City Lumber Co. being the lowest bid was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. Bide for furnishing a new Police car for the Police Department were opened and read from Stillwater Motor Co.- Lott Motor Co. and r'riendly Valley Motor Inc. and on motion of Councilman Simonet action on these bide was deferred to some time later at this meeting. Contract and bond with Patrick Hurley for eater oprinkling for 1940 and contract and bond with coppers Company for tarvia for 1940, both contracts drawn up by the City Attorney were presented and on motion of Councilman Simonet*were approved and ordered filed. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of April, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of May, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Rawsatonsuddl Council on motion of Councilman Simonet were accepted and ordered filed. continued to page 165 tar • continued from page 164 6-4-1940 The City Engineer presented the assessment roll covering Local Improvement No. 41 and on motion of Councilman &inner this was confirmed and established. On motion of Councilman Krueger the City Clerk was directed to have a notice published that the hearing on the assessment roll that the City LMgineer: has .:prepared for Local Improvement No. 43 will be held at the next regular meeting on July, 2, 1940 at 7.00 P.M. Fire Chief McGann reported that fireman Neldberg is in the 1itel Hospital in Minneapolis. and :expects to be operated on tomorrow. The 'Petition for the sidewalk on North Main Street from the 01d Prison bite to Brown's Creek that had been postponed from the last regular meeting was brought up and on motion of Councilman &inner Mayor Brodeen was ;:given the power to arrange a meeting with the. Stillwater Associationon this matter and then a committee be appointed and arrange a meeting with the Highway Commissioner.. • The petition for the removal of the Stop Signs at Owens and Wilkin .Streets that had been deferred from the last regular meeting was brought up again. Councilman Krueger made a motion to have these removed which motion was duly seconded and on a roll call vote the motion was lost. City Assessor Sohwalen stated that he needed some clerical help in orddr to finish up his reports by the firat Monday in August and on motion of Councilman &inner he was authorized to make the beet arrangements he can to get some help. ur. W. R. Humphrey made an objection to the proposed sidewalk improvements on North Main Street and Commercial Avenue, principally on Commercial Avenue and on motion of Councilman &inner this matter was laid on the table till the next regular meeting to give the Council a chance to look the project over. After some discussion pro and con regarding the second reading of the proposed milk ordinance on motion of Councilman Lipner the second reading of thla proposed ordinance was postponed to the next regular meeting on July, 2, 1940 at 7.30 P. M. and also it was decided to have a Special Meeting in the Council Chamber on June, 11, 1940 at 7.00 P. M. with every one concerned for the sole purpose of talking this over. The City Engineer stated that he had the lights turned an in the white way at Lowell Park and Mulberry point on June, let, and figured to keep them on till October, 1st, and on motion of Councilman Lipner this action of the City Engineer was confirmed. The bids for the new Police Car were now again taken up and on motion of Councilman Moritz the bid of the Friendly Valley Motor Inc. that being the lowest bid was accepted for a 95 horse power and the proper offieera of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. On motion of Councilman Moritz two motions that were passed at the last regular meeting on May, 7th, were rescinded. They being 1. Granting "0N" sale 3.2 beer licenses to Carl W. Meister, John M. Ertle and Harry Barnholdt. 2. Granting permission to George E. Burger to transfer his "0N" sale 3.2 beer license from 318 South water Street to 317 South Main street. A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities telling about the State Convention of the League to be held at Two Harbors, Minnesota, on June, 17-18 and 19 was rg*kut no action was taken. On motion of Councilo&i c e.0 ensation Insurance with R.W.McGarry & on Agency, which policy expires uly, let, was renewed for one year with the McGarry Agency. Mayor Brodeen made the following appointments for three year terms to succeed themselves A. W. Eleinschnitz to the Board of Water Commissioners D. J. McCuish to the Park Commission and Mrs. Luella Humphrey Mrs. Margie McMillan and Miss Jeanie Mulvey to the Library Board and on motion of Councilman Simonet these appointments were approved. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman &inner meeting adjourned. Attest; P City Clerk Mayor 166 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. June 10.1940. 4.30 P.M. Special Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All Members of the Council present. Meeting Co vfor r an extensionn called to ofdiscuss the their option on the lease uest of the Industrial Contracting of the Stillwater River Terminal. Messrs SAra eBecker trPort �n and Messrs Prendergast Sr. And PrkkRavnsofthIndusialContring Co. were present. 0n motion of Councilmen Moritz it was 1decdecided Jtoyextend9the notice of the option date on said lease from July, 1, e to buy two ofcoal dcase this year,and 1f saidState coalPrison comesshould waterdto Stillyears supply Stillwater, hente option date of said lease is to be extended toCJul , 1, 194942, in thheprove- e understanding that the Industrial Contractingments at the terminal costing at least 45,000.00. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Special Meeting; Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. June, 11, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council Present. Meeting having been called to have an informal discussion with all parties concerned in regard to the an proposed milk ordinance, but no official action to be taken at this meeting. After some diaayssionboth pz ro and con on ddjonrondthis proposed ordinance on motion of Councilman i Attest; City Clerk Mayor • • 167. • Oouncil Chamber otillwater, Minn. 'July, 2, 1940. 7.00 P. M. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COM[.MISSIONERS OF THE SINNING FUND At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners :Jr the Sinking Fund held on the 2nd day of July,1 40, there were present Mayor 'rodeen and Councilmen Linner and rueger. Councilman Limner offered the following resolution which was duly adopted. WHEREAS on the 1st day of August, 1940, 0,000.00 of the Terminal Wharf and Dock Bonds of the City of Stillwater, dated August, 1, 1929, will become due and payable at the a rst Na4Y ona; Benk of Stillwater, end WHEREAS 1., sill be necessity for cre C_;,y of Stillwater to provide for the payment and redemption of said tends shich '‘eo,,me due and payable as aforesaid; NOW 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 is hereby ordered drawn on the City 'Treasurer, from the Sinking Fund of said City, to be used only for the purpose of redeeming and paying off the said 0,000.00 bonds due August, 1, 1940, as aforesaid, and on roll call it was duly adopted. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Attest; Councilnan �*A I06,/7 ofwO Counci Clerk Commissioners of the Sinking F Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. July, 2, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Erodeen. members of the Council present. - Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 4, 1940 end of the two special meetings held on June, 10, 1940 and June, 11, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Moritz the following applications for licenses were granted; Victor Berglund for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at lo2 No. Main St. David Wilson for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at 124 No. Main St. Leighton D. Charlsen for SOFT DRINKS at Myrtle St. & Union Alley Carlson Eros. for SOFT DRINKS at Second & Myrtle Sta. Harold Chatterton for SOFT DRINKS at Main St. & Commercial Ave. George Witti for "ON" end "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer and for SOFT DRINKS at Brown's Creek Tavern, Applications of Paul E. 7itze for "0N" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at 117 West Churchill St. and John Lustig for "OFF" sale only of 3.2 beer at 920 West Olive St. were presented and on account of being in the residential district were automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. On notion of Councilman Krueger permission was granted to Ernest Marlow for a transfer of location of his licenses for ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer and for SOFT DRINKS from 230 South Main Street to 225 South Main Street. Contracts with the rriend1- Valley Motor Inc. for the new rolice Car and contract with the duff City +umber moo, for materials for street improvements, which contracts were drawn up by the City Attorney, were presented and on motion of Councilman b'oritz were approved and ordered filed. continued to page 168 168 osmq • b continued from page 167 7-2-1940 rl C4 letter from D. J. ltoCuish in connection with his property at Third Ave. So. and Burlington street was read and on motion of Councilman som Krueger was referred to the City Engineer. A letter from the family of James L. McGrath thanking the Council and City Officials for flowers was read and on motion of Councilman 'inner was placed on file. _. Oaths of office of A. V. Hleinschnitz to the eater Board D. J. McCuish to the ""ark Board and Jessie A. Mulvey, liie enA.on motioni11an and Luella W. Humphrey to the Library presented of Councilman Simonet were accepted and ordered filed. Report of the City treasurer for the month of May, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of June, 1940 were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of 'councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. A letter from the American Legion Post No. 4B requesting that T. 0. Patten be appointed Life Guard at the Legion Bathing Beach while Robert Ludwig is at camp with the National "uard was readandnmotion rmotion of Councilman Dinner this request was granted and Mr. Patt en to the same salary as onswof• Resignations of James McGann and Gust A. Swanson from the Fire Ref Department effective oay, 1,Jamm8s1 were read and on motion of Councilman Simonet the resignation of �ICGann to be effective July, 1, 1940 was voted on by roll call, Councilmen Arueger, Dinner, Moritz and Simonet voting yea and `resident Brodeen voting no, and the motion was carried. Councilman Lipner moved that the resignation of Gust A. Swanson become effective November, 1, 1940 and on a roll call vote on this motion all voted yes. y, R, Colombo was appointed `�n motion of Councilman inner John pP Chief of the Fire Department and on a roll call vote on this motion all voted yea. There was some discussion as to how ownstated thatwould long Fireman No d should receive his salary and resident Brodeen look into the matter and bring it up at. the next regular meeting. The letter from fl. J.Reichkitzer that had been laid over from the last regular meeting was read again and on motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to allow him 50 lineal feet off his assessment on Local Improvement No. 40. a•- The objection of Dr. Humphrey to the si&ewalk improvements tht had ee g was onamotion bofnCouncilman Simonet itawaslaid over from tlstrd cidedegularmtot ontinue this project andt up project unchanged. On the second reading of the propose milk ordinance on motion of Councilman Simonet it was decided that any further consideration of the proposed milk ordinance be dropped. On motion of Councilman Linner the City Clerk was authorized and directed to make a tournal Entry to transfer 4100.00 from the General Fund to the Mayor's Contingent Fund. and A letter from Wm.ounci nlnnerathiaposed natterwas laid olk n there presented and on motion o£ table indefinitely. The City Clerk reported on the disbursements of the City for the first six months of 1940, From Jan, 1, 1940 to July, 1, 1940, stating that no department had run. over the budget set for 1940 oath one exception, that being the Recreation Fund, for which there had been set up in the budget for 1940 an amount of 41000.00 and in the first six months of 1940 4762.00 had been disbursed from that fund leaving a balance of 4236.00. R. F. Granquist spoke about the necessity of having two drag lines and on motion of Councilman Linner an amount up to 425.00 was appropriated to buy drag line equipment. The natter of the Sclusick Lake, Lily Lake improvement was discussed informally and it was decided to hold a opecial fleeting on July, 16, 1940 at 7,30 P. M. to Discuss this matter. This was the date of the hearing on the assessment aoll on Local improvement No. 43. Mr. & Lirs. Fred Stenzel and Mrs. Henkey were present and objected to same. On motion of Councilman Linner the assessment roll on L-,cal Improvement No. 43 was confirmed and established. Resolution on the death of James R. McGrath was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. esolutlon directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. Moritz meeting adjourned. On motion of Councilman (GtxYtiv✓ City Clerk • • • • • • • 169 Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. July, 16, 1940. 7.30 P. M. Special Meeting; Meeting balled to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to act on a request of Jack Weiss in regard to improvement assessments on Dietrich Weiss Estate covering Lots 12-13 and 14 in Block 6 of Churchill- Nelson & Slaughters Addition for Local Improvement No. 39 and Sprinkling District No. 16 for 1939, and discuss the NoKusiek Lake- Lily Lake project. Weiss requested that he be allowed to make the payments on Sprinkling District No. 16 for 1939 in three annual payments and on Local Improvement No. 39 in five annual payments, as this was the way the payments on these projects had been set up but that he had overlooked making the application for this at the time the notices were sent out and on motion of Councilman Linner his request was granted and the City Treasurer and City Clerk were authorized and directed to set up their records accordingly. There was some discussion on the MOKusick Lake- Lily Lake improvement project but no decision was reached and no action taken. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Attes City Clerk Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. August, 6, 1940. 7.30 P.M. hegular Meeting; 1' Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held on July, 2, 1940, of the regular meeting held on July, 2, 1940 and of the special meeting held on July, 16, 1940 read and approved. On motion of Councilman Krueger licensee were granted on the second reading of the applications to John Lustig for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at 920 West Olive Street and to Paul K. Vitze for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at 117 West Churchill Street. On motion of Councilman Moritz licenses for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Inez Id. Janilla at the Central lintel at second & Chestnut Streets. On motion of Councilman Lioritz licenses for Soft Drinks were granted to Ben R. F.cker at 231 North Main Street and to Mrs. Willard Lorentz at 211 Met Olive Street and Junk Dealers Licenses to N. Lott at Second & Olive Streets and to Leo alein at 220 East Mulberry Street. Applications of Jerry R. Havens for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at Owen & Wilkin Streets and of Carey Bros. for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at Owen & Laurel Streets, were presented and were, on account of being in the residential district, automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. Letters from Ohio Chemical &Lianufacturing Co. and The Linde Air Products Jompany in regard to gas for the resuscitator were read and on motion of Councilman Simonet were referred to the Purchasing Committee and Fire Chief Colombo. Two letters from the Wm. bros. Boiler & L:anufacturing Company in regard to repairs to the boiler in the Fire Mall were read and on motion of Councilman A -inner £ire Chief Colombo was directed to get some estimates from other boiler manufacturers. continued to page 170 • • • • 170 continued from page 159 A letter from the County Auditor was read which enclosed a list of forfeited property in the City designated by the County Board as Non -Conservation property and on motion of Councilman Linner this list was approved. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of June, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the montn of July, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman simonet were accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Moritz the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for 100 tons or more if needed of Splint eump coal bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on September, 3, 1940 at 7.30 P. w.' Fire Chief Colombo stated that they were in need of 500 lineal feet of one.and one half inch fire hose and one 15 foot section of five inch + hard suction hose and the matter of the purchase of this material was left to the Purchasing Committee and Fire Chief Colombo. Rev. Carl Olson and Dick Rollins made short talks about the Community College and on motion of Councilman Simonet 1t was decided that a resolution be drawn up approving this project and said resolution forwarded to Rev. Carl Olson. President 5rod1en stated that there was a request for the installation of a street light at Greeley and Abbott Streets and on motion of Councilman Moritz the City -engineer was instructed to have one installed there. The City Clerk read a resolution to have the Council appoint two crews of election Judges, one to serve while the polls were open and the other after the polls close, whlch,resolutien was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Linner the following Judges of election were appointed. First Ward- First Precinct First Ward- Second Precinct AsingLvoting hours Louis . Leyh John Collins E. M. Mosier After voting hours era. William Curley Henry Huelsmann Gertrude Gedatus Second Ward- rfirst Precinct During voting hours George h. Carlson George A. Kearney Charles Schultz After voting hours Arthur Dahlquist f$llys F.-Jones Frank McGee Third Ward- First Precinct During voting hours T.1331am Sehwalen- i,. - Lena Janilla Mrs. Stella McGarry After voting hours Hell +'rederickson Alfred Leadholm- L+dna Kress During voting hours oherm McGee Herb nelen lumwslS Albert Ranum After voting hours Della Ahl Louis Toenskemper Anna Knowles Second Ward- Second Precinct During voting hours Pierre F'antini Charles W. Johnson Charles Farnham After voting hours Virginia nagnuson Alfred T. Anderson George A. Carlson Third Ward- Second Precinct During voting hour: Lore. Florence hall Mrs. John Hill Margaret Mariana After voting hours Alice Lane Bessie Mitchell Mrs. Vetter The City Clerk read a resolution allowing assessments on Local Improvements No. 41 and 43 to be paid in five annual installments which resolution was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. desolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned. i.auor r Crl • • • • • 171 • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. September, 3, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. LHnutes of Aug,6th meeting read and approved. On the second reading of the application of Jerry R. Havens for license for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at Owens A wilkin Streets, on motion of Councilman Linner this application was rejected until he applies and pays for a Soft Drink license also, at which time both licenses will be issued. On motion of Councilman Moritz license for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer„ on the second reading of the application and for Soft Drinks were granted to Carey Bros. at Laurel A Owens Streets. On motion of Councilman Arueger licenses for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted to John Thompson at 207 North Second Street and to Harrison Groves at 313 Est Chestnut street. Bids for furnishing coal for the City for the season of 1940-1941 were opened end read from Bluff City Lumber Co., John J. Rilty Co., Consolidated Lumber Co. and Lawrence N. /inner and on motion of Councilman "inner the bid of the Consolidated Lumber Co. which was the lowest bid was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. A letter from the Stillwater city School Board asking for a levy of 90,000.00 for school purposes for the present fiscal year was read and on motion cf Councilman Simonet this was laid over until the report of the School audit for the past year la presented. A letter from Br. Haines reporting that Hoyt Llmqulet was in very good physical condition was read, and on motion of Councilman "inner Fire Chief_ Colombo's appointment of Hoyt blmquiat as a fireman was confirmed. On motion of Councilman vimonet it was decided that the City appropriate the sum of w100.00 for the Lumberjack Days Celebration. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of July, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of August, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted and ordered filed. A letter from 1icolett "linic of Minneapolis was read pd.atvrCk*PRy stsnksv.w. atw.wk.d.tw.wm in regard to A. H. Feldberg and Fire Chief Colombo was directed to have Neldberg examined by Dr. Haines ea to his physicial condition and if the report is favorable to put Neldterg back to work. J. 1dcCuiah would like City Attorney McGrath stated that D. to have Burlington Street from Third Ave. to Second Ave. vacated and on motion of Councilman 'inner the City Attorney was authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to have this done and also to vacate Second Ave, from St. Louis Street to Burlington Street, which matter had been brought up at a previous meeting. A delegation was present including Dutch ''ehrer, F. A. Lehmicke and "Shoes" Junker and there was some discussion about getting a Diamond Ball field and lights for same for next year and Hresident Brodeen stated that he would appoint a committee from the Council to meet with committees from the Diamond Ball Association and Recreation Commission to discuss the matter. The City Attorney stated that the alley that runs north from Commercial Ave. will be up for tax sale on September, 19th, and on motion of Councilman Moritz the City Attorney was authorized and directed to purchase this for the City. Resolution on the issuing of certificates of indebtedness in the total amount of v10,000.00 was read and was on roll call, unaminously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call, unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned. tsai Mayor • • • • 172 • Regular Meeting; q b Council Chamber 04 Stillwater, Blinn. October, 1, 1940. 7.30 F.M. ro Meeting called to order by President Jrodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the meeting held on September, 3, 1940 read and approved. Junk Dealers License was On motion of Councilman Merits a granted to Isaac Gordon at 226 West Myrtteticens es for "ON" and "OFF" t. On motion of Councilman Krueger sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Reuben A. OlsonCatsh and rtheMaat 304 North inoStreet. Two petitions signed by D. J. vacating parts of Burlington Street and Second gave. south were read on which resolutions were brought up later in the memeeting.ere sating that he Dr. Haines report on Arthur was 0. K. for fireman service was read. A letter from 'Catherine Athos stating that she had quit and ordered business at 209 South Main A petition for atsewer was rindNorth Owen Streetwasread and was referred to the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Linner the Contract with the Consolidated drawer Co. for coal fAttorney,season was approved and which ordered filed. contract was drawn up the City Treasurer for the month of August, report of the City Clerk for the month of September and report of the City Treasurer of receipts and disbursements exclusive of taxes for the year ended October, 1, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Krueger were accepted and ordered filed. The City Attorney read a resolution in regard to vacating part of Burlington Street which resolution was on roll call, unaminously adopted. The City Attorney read a second resolution in regard to vacating part of Second Avenue South, which resolution was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. The City Attorney read a third resolution regarding the purchase lYAvenueCity whichthe resolutionsale was,the on rollalley call, unaminously fromCommercial , adopted. On motion of Councilman Simonet the City Attorney made the first reading of an amended ordinance to the ordinance passed in 1930 regarding the storage of fuel oils etc. The City Attorney read a proposed contract with the is for oxygen or the aLinenddonAmotiondoft ouncilmaniLinnerlit was decidedito authorizector ir the execution of this contract. On motion of Councilman Linner all the flags and flag ixed staffs are to beOnn up nd either CouncilmanfMoritzrthewCitys purchased. Engineer was authorized to strike off one lot belonging to Fred Stenzel on Local Improvement No. 43 but the amount of his assessment to remainthetsaee e. The City Clerk reported that the Purchasing o held a meeting on September, 5, 1940 at 9.30 A. M. and purchased 500 feet of one,and one half inch fire hose from 11. 5. Nott Co. who were represented by the Lott Motor Co. and 10 feet of five inch hard suction hose from Hewitt Rubber Co. who were represented by the Thompson Hardware Co. The proposed budget for the Recreation Commission for the year 1941 was submitted. Glsydon Robbins mad a talk in regard to the proposed five year plan of the Recreation Commimonot, ithwas decided that ich would cost about Q23,000.00 end on motion of Councilman proper 4nmndoeimprovision be made to include this expenditure for recreation on the ballot for the general election on November, 5th, putting in the amount of money to be required. Mr. Houck made a talk about the installation of Car- Perk- Meters, showing the workings of the meter and stating that the cost is y59.00 per machine, and they wo,ldhbe Cinstalley-d0atr.tnotcostlto, t to the City on a percentage basis of CO,� and it was decided to hold a Special Meeting on October, B, 1940 at 7.30 F. M. to go over this matter. The Bluff City Lumber Co. lost a check for p34.20 that they had received from the City and payment on this cheek has been stopped by the City Treasurer and on motion of Councilman Linner the City 'Treasurer was authorized to issue e new check to the Bluff City Lumber Go. for that amount. continued to pare 173 • • • • • • 173 • continted from page 172 10-1-1940 On motion of Councilman Moritz the following Ballot Judges for the General Election on November, 5, 1940 were appointed First Ward- First Precinct xiccOmattocanwpc Louis Krueger " - Second Precinct Bella A.hl Second Ward- rjrst Precinct J. H. kunzelman " - Second Precinct 'Amer Bostrom Third "yard - r'irst Precinct Henry Binker - Second Precinct Herbert ilallin Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned to November, 8th, 1940w at 7.30 P.M. for the next regular meeting as the first Tuesday in November comes on election day. Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. October, 8, 1940. 7.30 P. M. Special Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to discuss the parking meter proposition that had been brought up informally at the last regular meeting on October, 1st. V. Willis Bloom and W. H. Hanson presented petitions against the proposition. Mr. George Brown, of the Graybar ,ilectric Co. explained the workeengs of the meters. On motion of Councilman Lipner the matter of installing parking meters was tabled indefinitely. On motion of Councilman Krueger, meeting adjourned. f View Mayor • 174 Special Meeting; Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. October, 15, 1940. 4.30 P. !fleeting celled to order by President 3rodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to act on the annual of 4500.00 to the Armory Board, the tax levy for School purposes 1941 and the wording of the refe.endum for Recreation to go on the ballot at the General Election on November, 5th. On motion of Councilman Moritz the annual appropriation of 5500.00 to the Armory Soard to be paid in December, was approved. Resolution approving a tax levy of 70,000.00 for 1941 for School purposes was read by the City Clerk which resolution, was on roll call, uneminously adopted. The City Attorney read a draft of the wording for the referendum on Recreation to be placed on the ballot for the General Election tion on Novemcil. be, th, tion ofich was CouncilmpanrMordby the itz, meeting adjourned. Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. November, 3, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular fleeting; Brodeen. Meeting called to order by President All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on October, 1, and of the two special meetings held on October, Sth and October, 18th read and approved. Application of James L. Gardner for licenses foe sale o 3.2 bee a Street re presented "ON" and were,0on, accountfof beinar int the 3residentialefedistrict,automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. A letter from J. irnest Beaudet about purchasing a strip of land adjacent to North Second Street from the City was read and motion of Councilman Moritz President Drodeen was directed to appoint a committee from the Council to look over the proposition. L... Sirs. Dickinson requested the use of the Election Room in the City Hall for Red Cross purposes and on motion of Councilman Liner, this request was granted. A petition was presented protesting against the vacating of parts of Burlington Street and Second Ave. South and as there is a public hearing on this matter at the next reruler meeting to be held on December, 3rd, no action was necessary. Mr. Broberg of the Division of Nmployment and Security stated that If the City could pay for the expenses of that office direct covering- each three months disbursements that it would then become a permanent office, and on motion of Councilman Lim:er it was decided to change to this method starting January, 1st, 1941. br. Haines report of examination of Raymond 'hLaw a stating that he was in rood health to act ns a fireman, on motion of Councilman Linner Fire Chief's Colombo's appointment f Raymond Law as a regular fireman was confirmed. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of :September. 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of October` 1940 were presented and after examination by the Council on motion or Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered flied. 5n motion of Councilman Linner the City Clerk was authorized and directed to Hake a Journal ntry to eno P same ye tthl,ocermanent Zmnrovamei- nd with ,,14��.G1 nnd creditY Improvement No. 42. MA 1 continued to p -e 175 • • • 4 175 • continued from page 174 11-8-1940 On motion of Councilman Moritz the contract with Linde Air Products Co. for oxygen for the resuscitator was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Lipner it was decided in the future to turn on the lights on the White Way at Lowell Park and at Mulberry Point on May, 1st and turn Y: sm off:on'November, 1st. The City itgineer presented his assessment rolls for Sprinkling District No. 14 and Sprinkling District No. 17 and the City Clerk was directed to publish a notice of hearing on same to be held at the next regular meeting on December, 3rd. On motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to purchase the coal for the N.Y. A. at the Greeley School for the corning season from Tom Curtis providing the price is satisfactory. Fire Chief Colombo stated that he had appointed William Some as Assisstant Chief and George E. Murphy as Captain and on motion of Councilman Lipner these appointments were confirmed. The City Attorney made the second reading of an Ordinance to amend an ordinance in regard to handling and storing of flamable liquids which was adopted unaminously on a roll call vote, section by section and when the chair put this question "SHALL THIS ORDINANCE PASS" it was on roll call unaminously adopted. The vote of City ballots of the ueneral Election held on November, 5, 1940 was canvassed as follows; First Ward Second 'Ward Third Ward First Second ?rec. First Second First Second Area. Frec. Prep. Free. Free Totals For Council Albert Y. Taylor 533 463 392 328 406 495 2617 William Moritz 414 418 345 272 358 504 2311 Burke F. Ward 342 372 299 268 181 319 1781 ?or school Directors J. A. 5chagiegg 537 542 450 359 427 582 2697 r"' H. C. Robertson 559 542 450 364 428 586 2929 For Municipal Judre 17m. '. Nolan 597 648 458 401 486 - 671 3261 For Spcl. Municipal Judas Warren-E. Maunsell 537 562 419 357 453 597 2925 For recreation Yes 169 174 150 112 150 207 962 No 354 391 287 256 287, 386 1963 On motion of Councilman Krueger Albert J. Taylor and William Moritz were declared elected as Councilmen, H. C. Robertson and J. A. Schadegg as School Directors, Wm. F. Nolan as Lfunicipnl °udge, Warren E. Maunsell as Special h;unicipal Judge and the Recreation Program proposition WAS voted down with 962 voting yes and 1963 voting no. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned to November, 26, 1940 at 7.30 P. M. t:ayor 4 • w 176 • Council Chamber Stillwater, 'jinn. November, 19, 1940. 4.30 P.N. Special Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Srodeen. All Members of the Council present except Councilmen Krueger and Simonet. Meeting having been called to discuss the matter of street lighting and decorations for the Christmas holidays. Albert J. Lehmicke Jr. requested a donation to assist the Junior Chamber of Commerce in this project. On motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to donate S100.00 plus the cost of the electricity for help on this project. On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned. Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. November, 26, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on November, 8, 1940 and of the Special meeting held on November, 19, 1940 read end approved. On motion of Councilman Linner "01,7" Sale Liquor Licenses were granted to the following, subject to the approval of the Liquor Control Commissioner; George E. Burger Harry Barnholdt John M. Ertle Edward M. Richton Walter E. Magnuson Carl W. Meister at 317 South Main Street at 302 South Main Street at 224 South Main Street at 235 East Chestnut Street at 231 East Myrtle Street at 112 North Main Street 0n motion of Councilman Moritz the contract for snow plowing for the season of 1940-1941 was awarded to Lyman Sutton on the same agreement and same terms as last year and the proper offiosre of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Lyman Sutton covering same. On motion of Councilman Moritz, Mary Jane (Patsy) Hildebrandt was allowed the use of one room at the old Greeley Sobool on Saturdays of each week in which to teach her dancing pupils for which she is to pay M2.00 for each Saturday for rent for same. Resolution fixing salaries of the City Attorney and of the City Clerk was read and was on roll call, unaminously adopted. The Council then took up the proposed budget for the City for the year 1941, end went over it item for item and the following budget for 1941 was agreed on , which is to be strictly adhered to. continued to page 177 4 • • 177 • continued from page 176 11-26-1940 PROPOSED BODOST FOR.1941 City Hall 400.00 Fire Department 14000.00 Police Department 14000.00 Municipal Court 2600.00 Jail 100.00 Salaries 8400.00 Street Department 20000.00 � 00 Health Department Int.-Local Inane 1000.00 Legal Publications 10000.00350.00 Street Lights175.00 Postage & Stationery 1200.00 Fuel Aaseesor & Supplies 700.00 Board of Equal. Election 500.00 00 Armory Board 2000.00 Relief Bathing Beach1000.00 125.00 Official es Auditing & Bonds Report 200.00 Mn Legal Improvements 2000.0000 Miscellaneous 1000.00 .00 Recreation Tarvia 2000.00 Sinking Fund 8300.00 Bond Interest 4500.00 $50k0 0000..00 Bond Ieaue 7000.00 1600.00 Band Fund 1600.00 Library Fund 5000.00 On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Attest; City Clerk 89150.00 28000.00 117150.00 0 Mayor • • 178 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. November, 28, 1940. 10.00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINNING FUND At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held on the 26th day of November, 1940, there were present Mayor Brodeen and Councilmen Idnner and Nrueger. Councilman Lipner offered the following resolution which wan duly adopted. WHEREAS, on the first day of January, 1941, 95,000.00 of the Refunding Bonds of the City of Stillwater, dated January, 1, 1935, will become due and payable at the First National Bank & Trust Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, together with 9722.50 interest, and WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the payment and redemption of said bonds, together with the interest due on the whole of said Bond Issue of 950,000.00; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE C01WISSI0NERS OF THE SINNING FUND of the City of Stillwater that a warrant be made and the same is hereby ordered drawn on the City Treasurer from the Sinking Fund of said 950,000.00 Bond Issue and interest of said City to be used only for the -purpose of redeeming and paying off the said 95,000.00 bonds and v722.50 interest due January, 1, 1941, as aforesaid. 0n motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Mayor Gilman Commissioners of the Sinking Fund ........... 179 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Mi:,n. November, 29, 1940. 7.30 P. M. Special Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to discuss end act on the Tax Levy for City purposes collectible in 1941. County Auditor Roy Johnson was present and stated that the County had raised their levy for 1941 2.6 mills and the Council decided that 1941 would bet nohigherthawould cutn for he C1940ityrwhich wasa161ate so tht hmillse aonl lnon for homestead. This would be as follows for 1941 levy; State .61000 mils County .03700 " Schools .04400 City .07000 " Total .16100 " The City Clerk read a resolution setting the tax levy for City purposes for 1941, which resolution was, on roll oall, unaminouely adopted. On motion of Councilman Simonet meeting adjourned. Attest; Regular Meeting; Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. December, 3, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Meeting called to order by Vice -President tanner. All members of the Council present except Pres. Brodeen. Minutes of the Adjourned meeting held on November, 26th, of the meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, held on November, 26th, and of the Special meeting held on November, 29th, read and approved. On motion of Cc mailman Krueger licenses for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted to James L. Gardner at No. 123 West Myrtle Street, on the second reading of the application. Applications of Charles E. Roney at No. 224 West Laurel Street and of Forrest Meister at No. 804 North Fourth Street for "OFF" sale only of 3.2 beer were presented and on account of being in the residential district, were automatically laid over to the next regular meeting. Louis E. Sempel made applications for "ON" and "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer at the Bluff City Tavern at No. 402 outh Main Street, providing that he can make arrangements to take over the place and on motion of Councilman Simonet the licenses were granted subject to the above provisions and Sempel to pay for the licenses if and when he can make the arrangements. On motion of Councilman Moritz renewal of a pool table license for one year was granted to the Elk's Lodge at No, 110 South Main Street and renewal of licensee for four bowling alleys for one year to George E. Burger at No. 319 South Main Street. continued to page 180 • • • continued from page 179 12-3-1940 On motion of Councilman Krueger "ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES" for the year 1941 were granted subject to the approval of the bonds by the City Attorney and payment of the license fees by December, 27th, 1940 to the following; George E. Burger at 317 South Main Street Harry Barnholdt at 302 South Main Street John M. Ertle at 224 South Main Street Walter E. Magnuson at 231 Eaat Myrtle Street Carl W. Meister at 112 North Main Street Elk's Lodge at 110 South Main Street The license to the Elk'a Lodge being for an "ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE" for a club. This was the night of the hearing on the proposed vacating of parts of Burlington Street and Second Avenue South. Letters from D. J. McCuish and Milton H. Kuhlman and Carrot R. Brown in connection with same, were read. After much discussion the City Attorney read a resolution on the matter. Louis L. Leyh made an objhotion citing a paragraph in the City Charter on account of all the members of the Council not being present- (the Mayor being absent) On motion of Councilman Krueger the vote on the resolution was deterred to and adjourned meeting to be held. on December, loth, 1940 at 7.30 Y.Y. A letter from Herman Piper in connection with Sprinkling District No. 14 was read and on motion of Councilman Simonet was ordered placed on file. On motion of Councilman Moritz the contract with Lyman Sutton for the snow plowing for the season of 1940-1941, whioh contract was drawn up by the City Attorney, was approved and ordered filed. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of October, 1940 and report of the City Clerk for the month of November, 1940, were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Moritz were accepted and ordered filed. A delegation of boys requested a little aid for their skating rink at MOKusick Lake and on motion of Councilman Moritz the City Engineer was authorized to furnish them some coal, lights and a few minor items, said expense to be charged to the Recreation Fend. On motion of Councilman Krueger the motion made at the November, 26th, meeting to grunt Mary Jane (Patsy) Hildebrandt the use of one room at the Greeley School was rescinded as the City Engineer e• gs d rhstatedlthatoheohad found out utAthat the School Hoard had On motion of Councilman Krueger the assessment rolls on Sprinkling Districts numbered 14 and 17 were confirmed and established. Resolution to allow payments of assessments on Sprinkling District Number 17 to be made in three installments was read and was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was, on roll call, unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Simonet, meeting adjourned to December, 10, 1940 at 7.30 P.M. Attest; City Clerk rN. Mayor r b 110 rim ei • 181 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. December, 10, 1940. 7.30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Hrodeen. All members of the Council present. The main purpose of this meatts& was to vote on the two resolutions to vacate parts of Burlington Street and Second Avenue South. The City Attorney read a resolution to vacate part of Burlington Street which resolution was, on roll call, unaminoualy adopted. The City Attorney read a second resolution to vacate part of Second Avenue South, which resolution was, on roll call, unaminoualy adopted. The City Engineer presented the Assessment Roll covering Local Improvement No. 44 and the City Clerk was authorized and directed to publish a notice of hearing on same to be held on the next regular meeting on January, 7, 1940 at 7.30 P. M. On motion of Councilman Krueger meeting adjourned. Attest; \ i Mayor J Regular Meeting; City Clerk Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. January, 7, 1941. 7.30 P.M. Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the newly elected Councilmen Albert Taylor and William Moritz and all assumed their seats with all members of the Council present. MSn:tes of the regular meeting held on December, 3rd, and of the regular adjourned meeting held on December, loth, read and approved. On motion of Councilman Moritz licenses for "OFF" sale of 3.2 beer were granted on the second reading of the applications to Charles E. honey at 224 West Laurel Street and Forrest Meister at 804 North Fourth StrOn motion of Councilman Taylor Soft Drink licenses for the year 1941 were granted to the following; Charles E. Honey at 224 west Laurel Street Clayton Meeds at Chestnut & Second streets John Klatt at 232 East Myrtle Street St. Croix Drug Co. at Lain & Chestnut Streets Inez Janilla at Central Hotel John Thompson at 207 North second Street Vern & Donald Monty at 212 South Main Street Ertle Bros. at 224 South Main Street Carl W. Meister at 112 North Main Street Reuben Olson at 304 North Main street Hope Stewart at 212 Forth Main street George E. Burger at 317 South Main Street Ernest Marlow at 227 South Main Street Harrison Drove at 313 cast Chestnut street John Burns at 1003 South third street Leo Kennedy at 603 West Churchill Street Anne Gelber at 1112 Sixth Ave. So. Richard +raiser at 221 South Main Street Morris Grotto at Union Depot Cafe Fred Weiss at 901 South Fourth Street David Neilson at 124 North Main Street Everett Kalk at 234 South Main Street John Lustig at 920 West Olive street Paul Vitze at 117 weat Churchill street continued to page 182 • •