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Council Chamber 2nd 1934.
Stillweter,Minn. January
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by Fresilent Lund.
A11 m:emaers of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting -held Decenber 1Eth,1933 rend and approved.
On motion. of Councilman. Shells Soft prink
rinkelice epsesort wewere
eigrgranted
nted ktfor Dac.Yiled
Chia• JoJ. L George , presi and Jos. F. wish
Mr J. L Becker, President of the St illr.rter Association and !s Lewis
addressed the Council relative to establishing an Air port neer Stillwater,
with
otjTie matterwwee discussed proTendt conlbutrnoaactionfw:st ytaken.s.£or Nov. filed
Ti:e City Clerk was instructed to advertise for rids for the City printing,
bade to be made returnable January lath,1934 c 7:31 P.M.
Resolution Yixine the salary of the Band :aster, Resolution sautorizingadont ad
the ,orowing of money and resolution directing the payment
authoriOn otiOn of Concilmanzed tto traneferu$1000.0Octo the Fern.nnertl improvement y Fund, s$2500,.a teAshe CitO0to
the Bond Interest Fund and $262.40 to the Stillwater Perk Fund,t'ne same to be
transferred from the General Fund. adjourned.
On notion of Counciln.on McLaughlin mecti:g
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Council Chanter
Stillwater,iinn• zanuery ::;ti.,1934
Regular keettr.g;
keeting celled to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of m::tines neld Decev:oer 19th,1933 read and a^rroved.
Sid ofa dson n-moVotisotne
ofn Councilmr anoMcLaughe linittherbidiwasfaccepte ednendng
thewosen til read,
the 9tillwr.t ar Dolly Gazette was designated as the official •.a per end the Proper
Officers a'd work.
were
ofr Cityd
dTreasurer ford themonthof t w Ceh then. for s
to enter cemier read and f+_le1.
Both the statistical end finenoial retort of the Library Board were read
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too extend etof the Library Board^the Councilmen n
orderd ereciationofl y theCouncii?P 4 efficientinstructed
and
economical manner in which the eo•rd conducts the atf::ire of the of was Librerreadnd
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Rerort of the Trustee° of the Firem=n s Relief
ordered fled.
Councilman Taylor,on 'behalf of the 3; nd,pre. ented a bill for G321.
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for services rendered by m.em'oers of the bend for the year 1933, but no action
was taken.
The Mayor re -ported ti:ct t.e had caused to be closed No. 2nd St. from
„hilda the action was a^^ofved.
Laurel to n1 saids Streets fur the rurrosefof givinglmachildren the tion wasity of
coasting on a said yt yngi eer onsu motion ofCouncilman
on repairingsthe the
ebuuialldeifg=ored
The City progreer s'ub.:. e
under the C. A.,prowas andon motion of submit Councilmen
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and the City Fnainaer was ins cruet _:. to e.ubmit the sc me to the proper authorities
for their en^rove'_. _-'
The City Attorney submettel aY/read en ordinance Bntitled "An Ordinance
Licensing and regulating
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Council Chamber
Stillwater,Mlnn. February 3th,].34.
Regular Leeting;
keeting called to order by President Lund.
All men.bers of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held January l5th reed • nd approved.
C0:ounicetlon frogr Leonard Olson,claiming demo es in the sum of 0.50.00
caused by n fell in s defective sidewalk on Jeunery 23rd, w.s read end the City
Attor:.ey recommended that the Council pay said clnirn,rmd unon motion of Council—
man McLaughlin the claim was allowed and ordered paid.
Petition from owners of real estate along Fift7. Avcnuc South eski..T- the
Council to cause to be constructed a sewer in Fifth Avenue Sduth,tetween.. Hudson
street and Burlinton street was rend and on motion of Councilmen 4cLau>Llin the
same was referred to the City ^engineer to investigate and report on the project.
Cor:nunication from the Board of Tater Coro, ssioners stating t'net the
resolution pessed by the Council relative to the disputed accounts between the
Board end City had be--.n approved by the Board of Water Co:nndssioners.
Report of the City Clerk for the month of January was read and ordered filed
Annual report of the Chief of the Fire Deportment was rend and ordered filed.
Annual report of the City Clerk was presented snd on motion of Councilman
Taylor the City Clerk nes instructed to reouest Mr. J. 0. Cederberg to =edit the
books end accounts of the various departments of the City.
Annual rerort of City 7ngineer of the Street Department end the River
Terminal operations were reed and ordered filed.
The City Treetineer was instructed to request the Board of Water Commissioners
to install fire hydrants where necessary on ell new projects, including the
installation of a new hydrant near the buildings of the so—called Twin City Forge
end Foundry Co., near the old prison.
On motion of Councilmen Taylor the City Tngineer w,•s instructed to ascertain
probable coat of extending the sewer at the south end of Lowell Perk,from the
sewer pump South to the St. Croix river.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engine.:r sea instructed to escertein
the probable cost of relaying the sewer in Willard street between Second and Third
Streets and in So, Second street from Willard street to the outlet neer.Churchill
street.
The Farmers & Merchants State Esnk recuested that they be permitted to
withdraw the collateral for deposits now in the possession of the City and on
motion of Councilmen Shells the request was granted.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin,the Ordinancerentitled " An Ordinece
licensing and regulating the sale of intoxicating licuor,repeelin, inconsistent
ordinances,and providing a penalty for the viol-tion thereof" was placed on its
f second reading, and reed, amended and passedseetion oy seetion,when the chair nut
the question "Shall this 0rdinsrce piss," and ur:on roll cell it was unanimously
passed and adopted.
On motion of Councilmen Taylor a snaci'1 meeting of the Council was mallet.
for February 13th,1934 c 7:3C P.J.
On motion of Councilmen Taylor the City Clerk was instructed to ask for
sealed bids for printing the angel report.
Resolution directiry the n'vnent of bills wars duly adopted.
On motion aiddhce bermit:was.granted to the "Disabled American Veterans
of the World 'Stir, distr'ct of Linnesote.
Soft Drink licensee were =ranted to Louise + etzleff,Charles Fry,.Joseph
L:arlow,J. H. Klett,E. L. Lyons,Fr=nk Cellohen,Csrlson & olson,L'araeret Carlson,
Ray A. Hoehne,John Lustig,Jeck T. Jewell,Anna Celher,Fred Weiss and Herman L. WoHahn.
:Resolution directive the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
Attest; (oZ«ill oLr.�-,� v�e�•/
City Clerk
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Special keetir.-;
Weetine celled to order by President Lund.
All r nbere of the Council prcee: t.
M eetini: Levin; teen celled for the purpose of receitine end acting upon
annlicctions for Lioour Licenses, end the following applications were received.
Joni. N. Jewell, John L. 5rtle, Oscar Ostrom,Cerl N. Moister, George =_. Eur.rer,
end Harry F. Bernh3ldt, for "0n Sale". There being six a^olications and only five could be grented,Councilman
Taylor moved that an informal ballot be taken to decide which one should be
elinineted,which motion was voted upon and carried.
The chair a: - bin aed Councilmen Christianson and Taylor as tellers.
sellott being taken showed 4 votes for John W. Jewell end 1 vote for
George E. Shaper, wnereu„on Councilman Taylor moved that the ernlication of John
w. Jewell be rejected and the City Clerk was directed to issue 9 warrant in his
favor for $525.00 to refund the money depsited for the license.
On motion of Councilmen McLaughlin the application of George E. Burger
for en "On Sale" license wee granted and his bond approved. M. v_rtle for an
"On SalOn motion of e" license was grantednandlhistbondlin tenprovedhe cet ion of John
On motion of Councilman Sheile the application of Oscar Ostrom for an "On
Sale" license was granted and his bond erproved.
Or motion of Councilman. Taylor the arnlicetfon of Carl N. Meister for en
"On Sale" license was granted end his bond eoproved.
On motion of Councilmen Shells the errlicetion of Harry E. Barnholdt for on
"On Sale" license was ?rented and hie bord approved.. E. Eernhol dt
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin the application of Hnrry
for an "Off Sale" license was granted and his bond eo^roved.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the abdication of Carl T. Meister for an
"Off Sale" license wee granted end his bond approved.
On motion of ieincilman Sheila the application of Oscar Ostrom for en "off
Sn1e" license was -ranted end his bond approved.
On motion of Councilman Sheils the arnlicstion of Joseph F. Etchten for an
"Off Bele" license was eranted and his bond approved.
On motion of Councilmen McLaughlin .^.acting adjourned,
Attest; �..✓C,4.4-""",on.✓
City Clerk
Mayor
Council Ch^mber,
9t i11o..a er ,Winn,. Februr.ry 20th 1934.
iiegular leeting;
lieeting called to order by President hmd.
all r n:teas of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings Lela -uruvria $ 13t1 read are arrroved.
On motion of Councilman Christianson David Wilson w s?ermittedSo
withdrew his er licetior. for Soft prink License end the fee of $10.00 was ordered
refunded to him.
Ceed from William Louis Kelly as Trustee of the Estate of Martin
Mower was presented am ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin Soft prink licenses were ,ranted
to Bcoeie G'i tch ell,St. Croix rrug Co.end L'wrence Scully.
Bids forpor50,The Post Messhe er. erprt $30.25,endb onved es motion of Councilman
The Stillwater ork w:s p warded:e _
ycLaughl ire the .-rfwaited to the Stilly -tar ontht oee
Report of City Treasurer for the month of J%: rur..ry, 193h; end the
annuel report for the year 1937 were presented re- ordered relied.
On :motion of Cn.ncile. n _hells dance permits were ;ranted for the
term of one -;err to Raymond A v.:rlow et No.517 N. Owens Street end to Lyons and
feeds et No. 164 So. Second Street. r.,i ir: the City
TheCity En rear reported het the h a project off^ rep ire Steels the
buildings ..d ba n e:proved oy the i motio .r f : tic bestr'jhe_l.,snt
City Er firer .a instructed to ^roc i�. : F ..
In proceeding. yin the 'Pork
Or motion of Councilmen LcLe,-iielin.anordineece to nmend an or' nance
f Soft rinks v pieced o its firs re bin n? laid over.
relative to the s. _ u_ .. - iy .do_t d.
Oh motion fr C.:dro l S''-er. of d. es -
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ReLd.rs loetin,
cel lee to ore Er president
All ...crs of the Cr.rmicll yreseht.
ILinutes of mostIse"el f. Fe'ssuer:7. .bOth r e7 nd m roved.
On motion of lO ncilmon T2ylor t1:3 City Att.orney roe instructsd to ttempt
to collect from Fry nit So:endmon of Taylor F, lls thc sue of 1fl.12 for ler spki.n3 White
Tay last 3 lest Novumber.
Com municrtion frce: Stilly -ter 7.Th....nis Rote-2:y C1.3b relative to sumportinp.
the project of estehlishre.ert of e troJt oond pt FrO,te JCeik eZD read -nd on
motion of' Councilmen Tpylor the seme Tee ordered filed.
Communicrtion from. Geo. H. Hcrrold,memlar of Zoninp Committee rms reed and
on motion of Councilmen Shells the it Etr::ineor rne instructed to submit the
proposition to the Minnesota State Civil 7aorke gminisrntiOn.
clai4:of Metildc Lobinsky pnd Anton O. Lobinsky for dpahe:es sustpined by
Le.tilda Lobinsky for fellin77 on a slippery siderefl on JACW,ry 4th we read and
on motion of Councilmen UcIpuehlin the spme vcn r ferred to the City Attorney.
Petition sined by d number of citizens protesting ey:inst .rrantlng a
license for eitherdencing or sellir/ 17.er ht the so—calied Werloys rite Club was
read end Mr. Joe aeressed th* Council rcletive to the metter rnd presented
a petition si77ne by: number of citizens askin: the Counctl to permit the oneratiOn
of said club.No action token.
On Lotion of Councildn Christianson Elmer Kern eves permltted to withdraw
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Ms upplication for Soft prink License end the fee of $1fl.3)2 ordered refunded to him
On motion of 00.3ncilmen Sheils e dence permit vie .ranted to Peter Newhouse
at No, 1734 No. Ifein Street.
On motion of Councilman Trylor h shor license vhc Lrentee to the Stillwater
Auditorium Compeny.
On :ration of Councilman Sheils Soft prin,:s licenses were crentcd to KiDe7.BE0S
Andy Sjoholn"Stillwrter Lodge N.:. 179 B. P. O. J Riee, Ernest b3etlow.,
and J. L. Lonty.
On motion of Councilman VeLaughlin an "Off Sple License' was granted to
Ire E. King at No. 117. So. 1,3ein Street.
Report of City Clerk for the month of February rem3 end ordered filed.
City ;)agin er presented plrns s.,eifio-tion, for snrinkling streets
with w2ter nd yith tsr an3 P res lution eprprovin.e seid nleols and s rcnolution
Deter..iri":7 the territory vhich sholl be sprinkled vith voter ono ter iurina. the
Be, son of 19.34. " i: I
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On motion of louncilmen Christianson it ams decided to shrchese 2
certain concrete mixer from E/v....1 Crrlson for the sun of ;13,fl...07.7
City Attorney presented s release siL.ned by Leonard Clson -nd mife for
deu*.es he shsteined by ±i1irr an L. sidevelk on or :Mut JLnUery 221234
On motion of Councilrhn Ycleut:hlir rn ordin-nce to amend en ordinerce
relative to the sale of Soft drihks wps Paced on its second reeding and adopted
"nen ties chair pat the suestion, shrll this Ordinrnce p-ss, end anon roll cell
it was penaed ene adopted.
The City -ttorney reported he hed investieated the matter of the owner—
ship of a drinnov in the nths.ession of John E. Yey and wes of the opinion thrt
the drum be...on...et, to the City,prei on motion of Councilimn Teylor the City Attorney
res instroc..6d to proceed to rerlievin the drum.
On motion of Ccuncilnhr Christirs3n the services of Yrs. Elsie Simonson
as janitor of the City rj71 vs disoensed vith,end the City Clerk instructed to
secure some one to clJ the mark.
A resolution abnolvirt: th- Tri—State Telephone 3', Televreph Comnany,from
dry loss on account of operation of the police einn1at the t3lephone.heedpurters,
Wen dui., edoptEd.
Comaruni.wtion from the Licuor Control Commissioner relative to the sale
of merchendise ht en "exclusive liquor store " rms reed ,n6 ordered filed.
Resolution directihme tb'r ry.iment of bills wrs duly -eopted.
On motion of Councilmen .ecre.ureblin meetine adoarned.
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Stillwater,Minn. March 20th 1934.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by president Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held March Sth read and approved.
Communication from the League of Minnesota Municipalities describing the
R. W. A.,effective April let was read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Sheila a Soft Drink License was canted to
Harry H. Stewart at No.212 No. Main Street.
Applications of Chas. E. Johnson,Anne Gelhar,Jobn Luetig,Margaret Carlson,
Raymond A. Marlow,and Fred Weies,to sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors "Off Premises"
and applications of Fred Weiss, Raymond A. Marlow and Margaret Carlson for license
to sell non -intoxicating Malt Ligours "On Premises" were received and laid over
until the next regular meeting of the Council.
Report of City Treasurer for the month of February wes read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City Clerk was instructed to purchase a
certain musical instrument for the band for the sum of $20.00.
On motion of Councilman Shells the City Engineer was instructed to move a
certain sign from Laurel street to Maple street.
Report of Mr. J. 0. Cederberg of the annual audit of the various departments
of the City was read and ordered filed.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Counclman McLaughlin meeting adjourned.
Mayor
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Council Chamber,
3titlwater,Winn. April 3rd,1934.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held March 20th read and approved.
Application of Jens p. Stevensen for position of City Assessor read
and ordered filed.
Report of City Clerk for the month of March read and ordered filed.
The matter of sprinkling the streets with water and tarvia during the
season of 1934, was taken up and there being no one present to object to same a
resolution covering said matter was duly adopted.
Resolution authorizing the borrowing of money in anticipation of the
collection of taxes was read and upon roll call it wwas duly
A. y yladt opepermitted tod
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin,tay
withdraw his -,application for.license to sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors
on premises.
Petition signed by some forty citizens protesting against the issuance
of a beer license or dance permit to Raymond A. Marlow was presented by Chester
8. Wileon,representing the petitioners,wbo addressed the Council supporting said
petition, and petitionsrand affidawlts supporting Mr. Marlow were read,and
ordered filed.
On motion of Councilmen Shells licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt
liquors off "premises" were granted to Anna Gelhar,Ohas. E. Johnson,John Lustig,
Raymond A. Marlow,Fred Weise and Margaret Carlson.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin licenses to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquors "On Premises" were granted to Fred Weiss and Margaret Carlson.
Applications of Percy Sherrard and Frank Callahan forliCense to sell
non -intoxicating malt liquors "Off Premises" were laid over until next meeting.
On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses to sell non -intoxicating malt
liquors "Off Premises" were granted to Lyons & Needs, Kelm & Stussi,sChaffer's,
RKieems
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ruSguWJewell,ErnestMkarlow,H. 1.. «ojahn Elks, Clubd ,andLOscas r& Meade,
Ostrom to Bell non -intoxicating malt liquors "On Premises".
Application of Frank Callahan to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors
"On Premises" was received and laid over until next regular meeting.
On moflq}oon of Councilman Shells the City Engineer was instructed to
take up the mattef putting the drinking fountain at the corner of the Connolly
Shoe factory
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Resolution kkdirectingtheof bills was yR. rnpayment serviceable dwoduly adopted.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber,
Stil1water,MUnn. April 17th,1934.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held April 3rd read end approved.
Application of H. M. Underwood for position of City Assessor rend
and ordered filed.
proposition of Petrick Hurley for sprinkling certain streets with water
during the season of 1934 was read, and on motion of Councilman McLaughlin the
same was accepted and the proper officers were instructed to enter into a contract
with him 1:: the doing of said work.
The Barrett Company and the Koppers Product Company submitted propositions
to furnish tax and applying the same on the streets during the season of 1934,
and after due consideration by the Council,0ounctlman Sheila moved that the
proposition of The Barrett Company be accepted and the Proper officers were
instructed to enter into a contract with them for furnishing the material and
the doing of said work,whicb motion was duly seoonded,voted upon and carried.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin licenses were gtanted to Percy
Sherrard to sell don -intoxicating malt liquors "off" premises and to Frank
Callahan to Bell non -intoxicating malt liquors both "On" and "Off" premises.
On motion of Councilman Shells Soft Drink licenses were granted to
George E. Burger,George A. Robertson, Roy 0ates,Lewrence A. Pettit, and Everett
Kalk.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin licensee to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquors 00n" premises were granted to A. V. Palmer, John H. K1att,Andy
Sjoholm,Morris Crotto,Roy Cates,"nd George E. Burger.
On motion of Councilman Christianson licenses to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquors "Off" premises were granted to Morrie Crotto,John H. Klatt,George
E. Burger and Andy Sjoholm.
Applications of George A. Robertson lllllitepialHftaf kl4H to eell non -
intoxicating malt liqours "Off" premises and application of Raymond A. Marlow
to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "0n" premises were received and laid over.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin a license to sell intoxicating
liquor "Off" premises was granted to George E. Burger.
Opinions of the City Attorney in regard to compensation insurance at
the bathing beach and the issuance of certificates of indebtedness for sprinkling
streets with tarvia were read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the salary for the Assessor for the year
1934 was fixed at $700.00.
Councilmen Taylor moved that R. M? Underwood be elected assessor,which
motion was seconded by Councilman Christianson,voted upon resulting as follows;
Councilman Taylor and Christianson voting yes and Councilman McLaughlin and
President Lund voting No. Councilman Sheila being absent.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin cuncil adjourned to meet April
18th,1934 at five o'clock P.Y.
Attest;
1ty Clerk.
Council Chamber
Stillwater,Minn. April leth,1934 a 5 o'clock
Regular Adjourned Meeting; P.M.
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the office of City Assessor was
declared vacant.
Application of Thomas J. Thompson for the position of City Assessor
presented and ordered filed.
City Clerk read the names of the appticaube tor Crby Assessor, as follows;
Jens P. Stevensen, H. Y. Underwood and Thomas J. Thompson.
J The chair appointed Councilmen Taylarend Christianson as tellers.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin the Council proceed to take a ballot
for the election of City Assessor;
Ballott being taken resulted as follows; Thomas J. Thompson received three
votes and H. M. Underwood two votes, and the chair declared Thomas J. Thompson
elected t0-the position of City Assessor.
The Mayor announced the appointment of Karl G. Neumeier as a member of the
Stillwater Park Commission, to fill the vaneancy caused by the death of Theodore
R, Converse,onend motion of motion of Councilman uMcLaughlin ncilman emeeting adjournedls the nt was confirmed.
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Council Chamber
Sttllweter,Minn. May 1,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held April 17th and 19th read and approved.
Communication from L J. Nolan,tenderirg his resignation as Electrical
Inspector of the City of Stillwater was read and on motion of Councilman McLaughlin
the resignation was accepted.
Communication from Karl G Neumeier accepting the appointment as e
member of the Stillwater Park Commission was read and ordered filed.
Oath of office of Karl G. Neumeier as a member of the Stillwater Park
Commission was presented and ordered filed.
Communication from the Anchor Casualty Comnany rend and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Taylor a permit wag -.granted to William Nelson
to connect the premises at No. 602 No. William Street with the sewer on Laurel St.
Communication from State Department of Health received and referred t'o
the City Health Officer.
Oath of office of Thomas J. Thompson as City Assessor presemted and
ordered filed.
Application of Joseph W. Thenn for license to sell non -intoxicating
melt liquor° "On" premises at No.205 No. Third Street end application of Hooley
Meat Co., for-1i&ense to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "Off" premises were
received and laid over until next meeting.
Report of City Clerk for the month of April read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Christianson a license was granted to George A.
Robertson tp sell non -intoxicating malt liquors "Off" premises at No.628 West
Olive Street.
The matter of the application of Raymond A. Marlow to sell non -intoxica-
ting malt liquor "On" premises at No. 517 No Owens Street was taken up and
discussed pro and con.
Councilman Shells moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
amendments to both the Soft Drink Ordinance and the Ordinace covering the sale
of non -intoxicating malt liquors and present same at next regular meeting,which
motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor, voted upon and carried.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Christianson
the application of Raymond A. Marlow for a license to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquors at No. 517 No, Owens Street was rejected.
Representatives of the Junior Chamber of Commerce were present and
asked the City to give some aid in preparing the base ball diamond at the
Athletic Field,and they were informed that the City would assist the School
Board to put the diamond in shape.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin, Charles Clarey was appointed
Electrical Inspector, for the City
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
At test; agaihn.
City Clerk
Council Chamber
Stillweter,Minn. May 15th 1234.
Regular Meeting;
NO quorum being present meeting was adjourned to Thursday evening,
May ;7th,1934 A .7:30 P. M.
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Council Chamber
Stillwater,Minn. Vey 17th 1934.
Regular Adjo_rned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin,both an "On Sale" and "Off Sale"
Minutes of meetings held May lst and 15th read and approved.
license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors war granted to Elmer Kern at No.
2o1 No. Second Street;
Oath of office of Lois M. Tolen as a School Director was presented
City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the relaying ofand ordered filed.
the sewer in North Mein Street between Commercial Avenue and Myrtle!? Street,
and Councilman Sheila presented a resolution covering said matter which was
read and upon roll call it was duly adopted.
City Attorney presented a contract between Patrick Hurley and the
motion foft for in he andtheprop with :officer and wash I
instructed to execute the same on behalf of the City.
City Attorney presented an ordnance to amend 4" A Or3dinanceord ulate g
the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquors"passed April
to amend an ordinance relative to sale of Soft Drinks,passed Dec. 21,1920,and
on motion of Councilman Christianson the same were placed on their first reading
and laid over under the rule.
On motion of Councilman Sheile, Joe. W. Then was permitted to with-
draw his application for a license to sell non -intoxicating malt liquors
"On premises" at No. 205 N. Third Street.
On motion of Councilman Shells a license to sell non -intoxicating
malt liquors "Off premises" was granted to the Hooley Meat Co., at No. 902 9.
Fourth Street.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the following were appointed
to serve as Election Judges for the coming elections in 1934.
First Precinct, First Ward:E. J. Doohan,John Collins,Ludwig Huelsemann and
./ George Evend as ballott Judge Nov. 6th,1934,
and Second econd ras precinct,tF
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jWard: Frsnk
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andFirstrtt reas cinct inct Second
LeRoy J. R. Kunzelman and J.P.9teveasen,
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Second Precinct Second Ward; John W. Jackson,E. H. Mohr and Pierre Fantini,
and Eugene Macomber a.s ballott judge Nov. 6
First Precinct Third Ward; William Schwalen, Anton Schuelling and George
Burgess and Mike Glass as ballott judge Nov. 6th.
and Mel°nMacee asnballottd judge Nov. 6amResolutionponabillsmoreduly and Lane. ,
On motion of Councilman Sheila Orlo Patten was appointed life guard at the
bathinOng mobeach tion of the Councilmannm season McLaughlinnd meetingyset at adjourned85 M per month.
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Stillweter,yinn. June 5th 1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held May 17th read and approved.
Communication from the Junior Chamber of Commerce asking for
financial aid in maintaining Play Grounds in the City was read and on motion of
Councilman McLaughlin the same was placed on file.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin i Soft Drink licenses were
granted to Percy Sherrard,at the corner of North and 'William Streets and to
George A. Robertson at No. 1003 So. Third Street.
Applications of Geo. A. Robertson, Peter Newhouse and Ray A.
Thompson for "Off" sale licenses were received end laid over until next meeting.
Applications of David Wilson for both "On" and "Off" sale license
for Non -intoxicating Malt Licuours were received end on motion of Councilmen
Taylor the same were laid over until next meeting.
Report of City Clerk for the month of May end reports of the
City Treesurer for the months of March end April were read and ordered filed.
The following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RTSOLUTION OF SYMPATHY FOR TH7 MAYOR.
THEREAS,on May 28,1934,Peter C. Lund,Meyor of the City of Stillwater,lost by
death,his good and faithful wife,and the City Council of the City of Stillwater
desires to convey to him its sympathy in his bereavement,
NOW. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Council that there be made permanent
upon the minutes of the Council,upon the occasion of this great sorrow to the
Mayor,a record of sympathy for him,both of the Council es a body and of its
individual membere as well.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Clerk transmit to the Mayor, a copy of
this resolution. John McLaughlin
Dated June 5,1934. Vice President.
Attest: Chas. A. City mmers,
On motion of Councilman Christianson tLe Firemen and Policemen were nermitted
to take their regular annual vucations.
Mr. Earl G. e2}fn a},erdy Mrs. Hazel M. Landes representing the -heirs of
the late H. C. FermErtea11d'c'L�,,pp�k,ved that they desired to convey to the City of
Stillwater the two foot strip Fa of y, end ith the on motionofCouncilman Taylorthetely
offer
south of the ConnollyShoe Factor
was accepted with thanks.
Representatives of the American Legion were present and asked that the City
furishwasnlefta withi the Cityemtards Engineert rtothe worka outng some3 plantd toe user someeofi the rsion elief
t relief
workers for such work.
On motion skiftWFof Councilman Shells the City clerk was instructed to ask
for bids for printing election s.rr^lies.
On motion of Councilmen McLaughlin the City Clerk was instructed to purchase
six new ballott boxes.
An ordinance to amend"An Ordinance to license and regulate the business of
selling etc, non -intoxicating beverages and an ordinance to emend "An Ordinance
regulatirg non -intoxicating malt licuors,whieh were presented at the lest meeting
was taken up,and on motion of Councilmen McLaughlin they were tabled indefinitely.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman 'dcLaughlin meeting adjourned,
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Stillwater,Minn. June llth 1934.
Special Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members present, except Councilmen Christianson and Shells.
Meeting having been called for the purpose of accepting the conveyance
to the City, by the hei s of H C. Farmer, a two foot strip of land together
with the water rights thereto a noertaiaing,lying in.ediately south of the so-
called Connolly Shoe Factory on North Second Street,
Councilman McLaughlin offered a resolution covering the matter and
upon roll call it was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stillreter,Minr.. June 19th 1934
Regular Meeting;
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A11 members of the,Council present.
Minutes of meetings held June 5th end llth read and approved.
Communictnion from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission relative
to the taking up of the scales by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company here in
the City was read and on motion of Councilmen Shells the sane was referred to
the Business Yens Association.
On motion of Councilmen Taylor "On9ale" licenses were g. anted to
Everett L. 'Calk and David Wilson, and "Off Sale" licenses to David vlilson,Ceorge
A. Robertson,Peter Newhouse,Everett L. Kalk,Rev A. Thompson,and Soft Drink license
to David.Wilson. .
Report of the City Treasurer for the month of May readfiled
The matter of relaying the sewer in Main Street from , ands street
Commercial Avenue was taken un,ard no objections were made,and on motionof Council ,
Council-
men McLaughlin action was deferred to the adjourned meeting to be held +ne
ei 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The City Attorney presented a contract with tithe Barrett Company for
of 1934nnd on motion
McLaughlin the samea
was ishinand gapprovetsrvisdand the eproper nofficers,
were instructed itoo executers
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On motion of Councilman Sheils,R• W. McGarry & Son was instructed Cto the workmers compensation ina_ranee policy renewed in the Anchor Casualty
pany.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin lounc it adjourned to meet Thursday
evening June flct a 7:30 P.M.
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Stillrster,!'i"r. June 01rt,1934
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
,o Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council. present.
On motion of Oduncilman Shells, Joseph F. tichten was rented permission
to transfer his liquor license from his present location to tio.235 Esst Chestnut St.
Council then proceeded to canvass the election returns of election held
June 18,1934, which resulted es follows;
For Mayor; Geo. A. Shells received 906 votes; Fred B. 'Merrill received
1077 votes and t! C' Henningsen received 366.votes.
For Councilmen; E. W. Linner received 1423 votes; E. L. Peeslee
received 946,votes; Albert J. Taylor received 674 votes, Geo. F. J. Vollmer
received 628. votes and Chas. Christianson received 608 votes.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin, Geo. A. Shells and Fred B. Merrill
were declared to be the nominees for Mayor sad E. T. Linner, E. L Peaslee,Albert
J. Taylor and Geo F. J. Vollme: the nominees for Councilmen.
The matter of relaying sewer in Mein Street from Myrtle Street to
Commercial Avenue was taken up,nnd a resolution cobering said matter was presented
and adopted.
On motion of Councilman Shells it was decided that the City pay one
third of the cost of relaying said sewer, out cf the general fund,providing no
relief labor was engaged in said work.
The Mayor announced the anoint of Arthur W. Kleinschnitz as a
member of the Board of Water Commissioners,to succeed htmslef, for the term of
three years.
On motion of Councilmen McLaughlin meetin=, adjourned.
Attest; r Mayo
City Clerk
Council armber,
Stillw.-ter,Minn. June 27th 1934.
Special Meetin3;
=ctin6 °alle; to ordr-r by presia.ent tend.
All _embers of the cll present, except Councilmen Soils.
L.eet1_a having be-n c.-1 ._ for the rurnose of making nrivrzements for
borrowing money for the Sinkinm F.nd,for the purpose of fm itg off $$8000.00
bonds becoming due st The First ?'tion,l B n't: July lst,1934 and
C-uncilm.... McLaughlin offered s resolution coverinm said mutter and upon roll
call it laps duly adopted.
On .notion of Councilman McLaughlin mooting adjourned.
Attest; !D�i./412/2ar—Git,ems-1-
City Cle .
Mayor
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LIETTsS OF THE METTINC OF TEE CO::!'.I53I01'ERS CF THE SINF.IND FUND.
At c duly called meettrz of the Cc ipsione.rs of the Sir.kin_ rand held on
the 27th day of June,1954, there were present Mayor Feter C. Lund and Councilmen
Christi=n°On and ycLau t.lin. •
Co+nissioner HcLr ••_g 1in ,r...-.,; the f3llowir.J resolution which was duly
adopted;
"WH REAS,on the first d.y of July 1934J8000.00 of the Refunding bonds of
the City of Stillwater,dtted July 1,19'?1,w11l become due end payable at The
First Notional Bank cf Stillweter,'u:inn., and
�,ty of Stillwater to p rovf de for the
Whereas it rill be necessary for the e
payment ;.nd redemption of said bonds which become due and payable as efor'neeid;"
TnEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED BY THE COPYISSICN'RS OF THE SINEINC :JND, of
the City of Stillwater that a warrant to nade,and the same is hereby ordered
forwthenpurposethe ty m ofg
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On motion of Councilmen MCL•ughlin mecting adjourned.
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City Clerk
Com Sseioners of the Sin ing
Fund of the City of Stillwater
Council C-ember
Stillwater,Minn. July 3.1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held June 19-21st-and 27th andminutee of meeting of
the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held June 27th read and approved.
Communication from Nels Mace relative to pay on election board read and
ordered filed.
Communication from Frank T. Wilson tendering hi@ resignation as a member
of the Park Board was read, and Councilman Shells moved the adoption of the
following resolution,:
"RESOLUTION CF REGRET AT THE RESIGNATION OF JUDGE F. T. WILSON AS A
MEMBER OF THE PARK BOARD.
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STTILLWA.TFR,That the resignation
of Judge F. T. Nilson as a member of the Park Board of the City of Stillwater be
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,That in accepting his resignetion,t"' Council
note upon its minutes permenently,its ,egret at receiving it,and is., nigh regard
for tie character of Judge Wilson and his fa.itnful devotion to the duties of his
office during his many years of service as z member of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,Tha.t the Council well recognizes that much of the
fine work done by the Board for the good of the City has been directly the result
of his foresi_:ht and the conscientious effort devoted by him. to his office,
BE IT FIRMER RESCLVED,That the Clerk forward to Judge Wislon,a copy of
this resolution." which was unon roll cell duly adopted.
The Mayor announced the ancoir.tm.ent of Chester S. Wilson to fill the
unexnired term of Frank T. Nflson,end on motion of Councilman Sheils the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
Bid of DeGraff Wolff for constructing sewer in No. Main Street from
Myrtle Street to Commercial Ave was received and action .eferred until next
regular meeting.
Mr. J. L. Becker, President of the Business .lens Association asked that
the Council provide for a core taker et the so-called Stillwater Picnic grounds,
and on action of C'urci.lrnan Christianson the City sn:.ineer was authorized to
procure such a care ..Wier at a wr
pe,y not to exceed $30.00per month.
Several residents livingin the vicinity of Lily t e were present and
asked the Council to take some steps towards .cooking sorce arrangements for the
children to bathe in Lily Lake,and the City Engineer was instructed to look into
the matter.
Or motion of Councilman Christianson both "Off Spied and "On Sete"
licenses were granted to victor Berglund.. Resolution directing the payment of
bills wee duly ado ted. On motion of Councilman Ciaisttenron. meeting adjourned_-.-
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING DF THT C0'::. I3S/ON'RS OF TMT SINKING FUND:
At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fungi held on
tpe 13tt day of Jfly,1934,there mere present,Hrypr Deter C. Lund. and Coinciimen
Charles Christianson end John McLaughlin.
Coahissioner John LcLaugt1in offered the following preamble and resolution
which was duly adopted;
"Whereas,on June 30,1934,the City Council of Stillwater authorized the
borrowing by the City the sum of $3000.00 to be used in paying off the $8000.00
bonds due at The First National Bank of Stillwater rhich bonds became due July 1,
1934,and pursuant to such. resolution,the City borrowed the sum of $3000.00 from
the First National Bank of Stillwater and has given to the bank its promissory
note therefor: and
"'WHEREAS,since the making of said note,sufficient taxes have been ttrned
over to the City to the credit of the Sinking Fund,to pay said note;
"NOW TH?RRFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COM.MISSION'RS OF THE SINKING FUND
OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER,that a warrant be drawn on the City Treasurer in the
sum of ,$3000.00 to be used in paying said $3000.00 note so given to said bank".
On motion of Commissiorer Christienson,the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
Attest; ' 4fleret -+4 - Councilm',�n.
City Clerk
Com,.lssioners of the Sinking Fund
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Council Chamber,Stillwater,Minn. July 17,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of regular meetin_ held July and the minutes of the meeting of
the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held July 13th reed end approved.
Oath of office of A. . Kleinschnitz as a a,cmber of the Board of Rater
Commissioners was presented and ordered filed.
Oath of office of Chester S. Wilson as a member of the Stillwater Park
Commission was presented and ordered filed.
The Mayor announced the appointments of Luella R. Humphrey, Margie McMillan
and Jessie Mulvey as members of the Library Board, to succeed themselves,and on
motion of Councilman Shells the appointments were confirmed.
Report of the City Treasurer .`or the month of June was read and ordered filed
The City Engineer retorted he had investigated the conditions at Lily Lake
and stated that in his opinion it was not feasible to attempt to arrange for a
bathing beach there as the water was too low at the place where the old bathing
beach was,and the place now used for bathing beach was on private property.
The matter of acting on the bid of Deoraff Tolf£,as presented at the last
meeting, for the construction of a sewer in Main Street between Myrtle Street and
Cora.ercial Ave,.was token up, end on motion of Councilmen Sheils,the bid of DeGraff
Wolff for the construction of said sewer was accepted end the proper officers were
instructed to enter into a contract vdth him, on behalf of the C1ty,for the
construction of said sewer,and the time limit for the completion of said sewer was
left with the City Engineer and City Attorney to arrange with Mr. Wolff.
Resolution directing the pe ment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Sheila meeting adjourned.
Attest; QJk.ceA-G�cc-r
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Special keeting;
Meeting celled to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Meeting having been called for the purpose of authorizing the
borrowing of money for the General Fund for current expenses :nd to pa 42000.CO
bonds due August 1,1934,with interest and also to provide for funds to7tfterest
on other bonds, and to approve the contract of De0raff 5olff for the construction
of a sewer in No. lain street between Myrtle street End Commercial Ave,and to
decide on the question of spEeading tervia on streets.
Councilman Christianson offered a resolution authorizing the borrowing
of 62000.00 for the Sinking Fund, in anticipation of the collection of taxes,
which resolution was upon roll cell duly adopted.
Councilman McLaughlin offered a resolution authorizing- the borrowing
of 43000.00 for the Bond Interest Fund,in anticipation of the collection of
taxes, which resolution was upon roll call duly adopted.
Councilman Sheila offered a resolution authorizing the borrowing of
$27000.00 et certain intervals between now and the 15th day of October,1934,for
the General Fund,in anticipation of the collection of taxes, end upon roll call
it was duly adopted.
0n motion of Councilmen Taylor the City Engineer was instructed to
proceed to treat Churchill Street, Greeley Street ',rt '-1 ' t-rvia.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the contract between DeGraff ^.'olff
and the City of Stillwater for the construction of a sewer in No. Main Street,
between Myrtle Street and Commercial Ave was approved. `1
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
Attest;
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Council Chamber
Stillwater,Minn. July 26th 1934.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLISSIOPERS OF THE SILKING FUND.
At a duly called meeting of the Conniesioners of the Sinking Fund held on
the nth day of July,1934,tnere were present Mayor Peter C. Lund end Councilmen
Christianson and McLaughlin.
Councilman McLaughlin offered the following resolution which was
duly adopted:
"Whereas, on the first day of August,193442000.00 of the Wharf and Dock:.Bonds
of the City of Stillwster,dated August 1,1929,will become due and payable at
The First National Bank of Stillwater,Minn, and
Whereas it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the
payment and rede.:ption of said bends which become due and payable as efo_esaid;
THEREFORE BP IT RESOLVED 2Y THE COLLISSI0T:45 OF THE SINKING FUND,df the
City of Stillweter,thot a. warrant be a.ade,and the same is hereby ordered drawn on
the City Treesurer,from the Sinking Fund,of said City to be used only for the
purpose of redeeming and paying the said $2000.00 bonds due August/,1934, as
aforesaid, end upon roll cell it was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
Attest; &Lt._.
City Clerk
Councilman
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Councilmen
Co^a. iseiocers of the Sinking
Fund of the City of Stillwater.
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stillw:ter,6inn. .August 7th 1934.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting celled to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present. minutes of the
Minutes of meetings held July 17th and 25,and the/meeting of the
Comminsioners of the Sinking Fund held July 23th read and arpraved.
On motion of Councilman Saylor a beer license was granted to Peter
Newhouse at No. 1704 No. 'lain Street.
Comeunicetion from the Stillwater Perk Commission read and ordered filed.
Con::nunicetion from the State Fire Marshall relative to Fire School to be
held at the State University,reed and on motion of Councilman T,ylor the firemen
were instructed to attend said School.
Bond of CeCraff Wolff for constr.ctfon of serer in No. Rein street
from. Myrtle street to Corr.eccial Ave was presented,and on motion of Councilmen
Sbiels the same vas approved.
On motion of Councilmen Sheils the pnrtiel estimate submitted by the
City Engineer on work done by DeQr,ff Wolff was reproved.
On motion of Councilman Christianson t'ne City Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for coal, bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting.
On motion of Councilmen Christianson the license fee for Aulger Bros.,
was fixed et $35.00 per week.
Report of City Clerk of receipts and disbursements for the month of
July was reed and ordered filed.
R,solution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion:of Councilmen Christianson meeting adjourned.
Attest ;� G�
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Council Chamber,
Ctillwater,Mlnr. August 21,1934.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by Vice President McLaughlin.
All members of the Council present except President Lund.
Minutes of meeting held August 7th read sad enproved.
Oaths of office of Jessie A. trulvey,Luelle W. Humphrey and Margie
McMillan es members of the Library Board presented and ordered filed.
Application of Fred Pino Jr., for "Off" premises license to sell
non —intoxicating liquors presented end laid over under the r_le.
Mayor Peter C. Lund arrived et this time end essumed a seat es a
Councilmen,Vice President McLaueblln remaining in the chair.
Communication from. A :1. L'c5erry & Son relative to refund on corepen—
sation insurance for the cast year reed and ordered filed.
Copy of resolution adopted by the School Board levying the sum. of
435,000.00 was presented and or. motion of Councilman Lund the same was approved.
On motion of Cuuncilrcan Lund the bid of Honors O'Rourke to furnish
100 tons or more of Splint Lure, coal at g0.32 per ton was accepted and contract
awarded to her.
At the e. .eestior of the City 'neineer and on motion of Councilman
Sheils DeCreff Wolff wes giver. to Sen. 17th to coaniete his contract on the
No. ti in Street sewer.
City 1ieir.. ear reported th,t the Elm street sewer outlet needed
repairs And on motion of Councilman Lund he ,pus instructed to repair same
On motion of Councilman Lund the City attorney was instructed to
take steps to econire right of way from the Atwood Foundry Bo., and the Northern
Pacific R:.ilro;d Bo., for the Elm Street sewer o-utlat.
Mr. Auust Besse comoleined of storm v-_ter flowing over his premises,
and on :r.otion:of Cnurctle*r Lund the City maineer was instructed to investigate
the matter end report brek to the Council.
The Chief o tte Fire ep: rtrLent reported that he and the firemen
had ttended they Fire School ld yt the t iversi. y,
on eotirn of Councilenan T_nd the City ALto.ne/ The .nstrected to
confer viti. t Bo. rd of .:etuety CoAssioners ;...n:' the oar:crs of Lot r Blk. 53
Cerli E. Sc..ul eL.rn 4aitior for t... r :rose of aceelrinr title to
pronarty and locating the o'r-re thereof in some other Locality.
Resolution dtrectire the payment of tals v..s duly adopted.
On motion of ' _n Christianson sir:::.adjourned.
Attest;
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&eetir._ called to order by President Lund.
All mee,:Lhrs of the Council present.
h'ir.rtes of meetin_ held Au_uet '1,19.14 read and e Droved.
Con.eunicetion fron. Dr. Reines City He lth Officer, that he had approved
the e^ tic;tion of Ches. Buries for edmission t the Stete Senetoriur reed rnd
on motion of Council:-.n Shells his notion s;,s ac.roved.
Cox:::unicetion from the Le-,aue of Minnesota L'unicipolities ?ivina informs
thet the State Fmer ency 3glief Administration o_l.: eion
of men injured -tile 'orkin: under th relief work reliefrpro projects 1was read care
ordered filed. d s read reef
On notion. of 'ouncilmen UcLeu;hlin a license to sell non -intoxicating melt
lic,uors "Off" premises wr,s ;ranted to Fred Pins Jr.n:t Lis fillir.a station et the
corr..er of 8ilkins and Owens St: ee ts.
Report of City Clerk for the month of Aczaet rrs read end ordered filed.
Assessment Roll for Loc:l Improvement No. 34 w;.s rees,and on motion of
Councilman Shells the same wee edonted end the City Clerk was instructed to Five
notice notice of tearing on SE -FEE to b;- hEd at the next regular a.,eting Sep. 19,1934- Chester S. 'Alison of the F:rk S,.:rd rs'ied that e cere tnker be provided rt
the batrin Le ch,a:ra on motion of Councilmen Shells the Perk Board Ines nutLorized
to en6eee a cere taker et ';26.7)n per month,until such time as the Council decides
otterrise.
Or motion of Councilman i'ylor the Cite Tnnineer was instructed to take the
nec_sstry stepn,in conforr..ity rith the nrovisions of tk_ Charter to hFve 81:lave-Ike
in front of the Foster rnd Sutton prcuerties on Mo. ia in Street relaid.
Resolution directinz the 7r xent of Bills was dully adopted.
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On notion of Coucil:::en Christi,nron ma.tinn :d,jo rr.ed.
Attest; �rcl
City i1 Ink
CouncilChamber
Stillwater,Minn. Sep. 18,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Sep. 4,read and approved.
Mommunicatlon from Albert F. Meyer claiming damage to his oar to the
entent of $4.00 caused by stricking a pile of dirt in the street near the corner
of Fourth and Churchill streets was read and on motion of Councilman Taylor his
claim was allowed and ordered paid when he files a release tslias&ng the City from
any further damages on account of said accident.
Assessment roll for the relaying of sewer in Ro.Main Street from
Fast Myrtle street to Commercial Avenue was read and there being no one present to
object to eame,upon motion of Councilman Sheila the same was confirmed and establlshei
On ofbthe
Engineer showingtion the amounthcilman due DeOrafflWolff par
thelcontract estietoade be $300.30Citwas
duly approved.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater,Minn. Oct. 2,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Sep 18,read end approved.
Communication from J. J. Crimmine,Manager of the Stillwater Municipal
Band asking the Council to purchase two musicatadnetraments at a cost of 155.00
was read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin a pool table license was granted
to Lawrence Scully at 317 So. Main Street.
On motion of C•uncilman Christianson the annual anpropriation of
6500.00 was granted to the Armory Board.
Report of City Clerk for the month of Sep. and report of City
Treasurer for the month of August were read and ordered filed.
An easment from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company granting to the
City east opermit construct
c fMdn street was presented,andmaintain under a sewer a
on motion ofCouncilmanSheila theStreetcke on Elm same was
approved and the proper officers of the City were instructed to execute the same
on behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the Chief of the Fire Department was
authorized to purchase a new battery for :one of the fire trucks.
On motion of Councilman Sheila the final estimate for DeGraff Wolff
on the construction of sewer in No. Main street from Myrtle street to Commercial
Avenue was approved.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engineer was instructed to
make an estimate of making a cross walk across Walnut street on the East side
of Third Street.
The following preamble and resolution was presented end read,and
upon roll call it was unanimously adopted.
"RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO PUBLIC DRINKING FOUNTAIN
ON NORTH SECOND STREET".
WREREAS,the City of Stillwater desires to construct a public drinking
fountain upon certain land now owned by the United States Government described
as follows;
The West 42 feet of the North 46 feet of the West 150 feet of Block
18 of the original town,now City of Stillwater,known as the Poet Office Lot,
according to the plat thereofnowof record and on file in the office of the
Register of Deeds in and for Washington County,Minnesota; and 6n order to carry
out its plan for said public drinking fountain,the City must secure the consent
of the United States Government to use said land;and to obtain such consent the
City has petitioned the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States for per-
mission to use the said land for such ourpose until such time as the Government
requires it for other purposes;and
Whereas,the United States Government has consented to the use of said land
by the City for such public drinking fountain upon the expressed conditions that
whenever in the future the United States Government may deem it necessary to
require said land for its own use,upon reasonable notice to the City,the City
will without deiay,and without anp costs to the United States Gowernmert,and
without the necessity of any legal proceeding of any kind being taken,immediately
vacate said land and surrender possession thereof to the United States ^overnm:ent
and place said land in condition the same as it now is;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER,
that the City hereby express its appreciation to the officers of the United
States Government for permission to use the Said land for the purpose aforesaid,
and in taking possession of said land for such purpose,the City agrees in all
respects to the conditions demanded by the United States Government as set forth
above." Passed and approved Oct. 2,1934.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater,Minn. October 16th 1934
Regular Meeting:
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of last regular meeting read and approved.
Communiffcation from Stillwater Association of Public and
Business Affairs, urging the Council to purchase Block 8 of the Original City
of Stillwater for the sum of $2750.00 was read and after some discussion by
representatives of said Association and by members of the Council,upon on motion
of Councilman MCLaugilin action was deferred until the next regular meeting.
Annual report of the School Board was read and ordered filed.
City Clerk was instructed to ask for bids for the election supplies.
On motion of Councilmen 4heils the City Engineer was instructed
to co-operate with the Highway Depertmenttin surfacing No. kein Street from
Commercial Ave. to Elm Street.
The City Engineer reported that it would cost about $75.00 to
construct a crossing across
motion of Councilman Walnut Street the
Taylor the City Engineerwaseofast dide instructedtohstreet,andird have saidcon
cross-
ing constructed.
On motion of Councilman Sheila the City Treasurer was authorized
to deliver to the Cosmopolitan Sta.te Bank Five Arkansas Highway Bonds in the sum
ON $1000.00 each,being bonds Nos. 12951 to 12954, both inclusive,eaid bonds
having been deposited
followingaresolution onteral for thehank.osits in said
death if k. L.
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ed and read and upon roll call was unanimously adopted:
if Resolution upon the death of M. L. Murphy.
WHEREAS, M. L. Murpby,long an outstanding citizen of Stillwater,died on the
29th day of September,last and the Counil of the City of Stillwater desires offici-
ally to notice his death;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY SAID COUNCIL that the Clerk place permanent-
ly upon the Council minutes,the Council's highest regard for Mr. Murphy•s
cbaracter,its recognition of his readiness at all times to contribute his time,
affort,and money to the betterment of the City and particularly its appreciation
of his valuable service to the City by his long and faithful service as a member
of this Council.Few citizens have set a standard of zeal in the public good of the
City of a degree equaled by Mr. Murphy.
The Council, as the official governing body of the City,would feel remiss in its
duty,if upon his death,some definite mention of these exemplary ,:naracteristcsnOf
the man were not recorded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clark mail a copy of this resolution
to Mrs. Murphy.
Passed and approbed October 16,1934.
Attest: Chas. A. Lammers,City Clerk. Peter C. Lund, Mayor
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted;
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stilleater,Minn. Nov. 6,1934
Regular Meeting;
No quorum being present meeting was adjourned to Thursday
evening at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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SL111water,Mlnn. Nov. 8th 1934.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting celled to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings of October 16th a.nd Nov. Sth reed and approved.
On motion of Councilman Taylor pool table license was granted to
John M. Ertle.
Communication from Lyman Sutton proposing to do the snow plowing for
City this coming winter was read and on motion of Councilman Shells the proposition
was accepted and the proper officers were directed to enter into a contract,on
behalf of the City,with Mr. Sutton for the doing of said work.
On motion of Councilman Christianson a dance permit was granted to
Gust Erickson at the M. W. A. Hall.
Communication from the League of Minnesota Municipalities asking if it
should give support to an effort to secure a portion or all of the cost of street
maintenance in all municipalities from tax on gasoline or from an addition thereto
for the purpose of taking this burden off real estate and placing it upon street
users,was read, and on motion of Councilman Shells the City Clerk was instructed
to inform the League that this Council approves of the effort.
On motion of Councilman Shells the bond of the City Treasurer by the
Seabord Surety Company was approved.
Report of the City Treasurer for the month of September and report of
the City Clerk for the month of C:tober were read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilmar. Taylor the City Engineer was instructed to take
the necessary steps to control storm water at the north end of Second and Third
Streets near the 9chulerburg School house.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engineer was instructed to give
the Stillwater Winter Sports Club such assistance es he deemed proper in construct—
ing Ski elides etc as they may erect.
The matter of purchasing the pionic grounds on the corner of Laurel
and Second streets was laid over.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin the Council proceeded to canvas
the vote cast for City officials Nov. 6th 1934,resalting as follows;
First ?lard. Second Ward Third Ward
First Second Firs and First Second Total
Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct
For ayor..
G. A. Sheils 269 248 201 148 141 197 1204
teal B. Merrill 368 384 299 245 367 425 2088
For Councilmen
E. W. Linner 354 384 297 205 254 353 �1847
Albert Taylor 348 308 220 207 260 353 1698
Geo. F. 'S. Vollmer 279 241 211 245 281 305 ;II
E. L. Peaslee 241 255 " 191 87 144 196
For School Directors Lois M. Tolen 499 475 277 307 374 492Chas. F. Englin 499- 475 2E8 307 374 500Wm. J. Madden 499 475 27? 306 374 508
Chester Schaffer - "- 5 5
Willis Bloom � 5 5
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin the following were declared duly elected;
Fred B. MerriJ.l,Mayor; E. W. Linner and Albert Taylor Councilmen andLois M. Tolen,
Chas. F. Englin and Wm. J. Madden as School Directors:
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Chrettianeon meeting adjourned.
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Stillwster,Minn.. Nov. 20,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund;
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Nov. 8,read and eperoved.
On motion of Councilman Sheila the proper officers were instructed
to sign a release to the Standard Accident Insurance Company on the bond of the
City Treasurer, said bond having expired October 12th,1934
On motion of Councilman Shells the proper officers of the City were
instructed to sign a revocable license to the oSvernment of the United States for
the City to use a portion of the Post Office site for the construction of a
public drinking fountain and sunken garden.
Report of the City Treasurer for the month of October was presented
and ordered filed.
Assessments rolte for Sprinkling District Noe. 14 and 15 were
presented and read,and on motion of Councilman shells the same were ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk and the City Clerk was instructed to give
notice of hearing on same at a regular meeting of the Council to be held Dec. 4,1934
Communication from the City Attorney to the Mayor relative to
regulating gas and electric rates, setting forth the proceedure which in hie opinion
should be taken to regulate hbe rates,was read,and Mayor Lund stated that the val—
uation of the Northern States Power plan, here in Stillwater could be obtained
in Washington, and on motion of Councilman shells the City Clerk was instructed to
.( write the proper department in Washington to obtain this valuation.
On motion of Councilman Shells the City Engineer was authorized
to exchange the old touring Chevrolet for a Ford Utility Truck and to pay the
sum of 4100.00 for same.
Report of City Assessor end Board of Equalization was read,and on
motion of Councilman Taylor the same was approved.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk
Council Chamber
Stillwatcr,Minn. Nov. 27,1934
Special Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present and also W yor elect Fred B.
Merrill and Councilman E. E. Liner.
Meeting having been called for the purpose of fixing the tax
levy for 1935,and after giving the matter due consideration,Counr_ilmen Shells
offered a resolution covering said matter which was upon roll call duly edopted.
On motion of Councilmen McLaughlin meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater,Minn. Dec. 4,1934
Regular Nesting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present. ✓
Minutes of meetings held N.o2.20 and 27th read rnd approved.
Communication from the Federal Power Commission relative to values
of the praperty of the Northern States Power Co, read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Christianson. "Off Sale" Liquor licenses were
granted to George E. Burver,Carl W. Meister and Jos. P. Eichten.
Report of the City Clerk for the month of Nov, read and ordered filed.
The matter of the assessments rolls for Sprinkling Districts Nos. 14
and 15 was taken un and there being no objections made or filed,0ouncilman Shells
that said assessment rolls be confirmed and established.
On motion of Councilman Shells the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
Was instructed to authorize the payment of the $2000.00 Certificate of Indebtedness
plus interest,on loan Trade from the First National Bank on August lst,which
certificate was issued for the purpose of paying bonds due on said date at the
First National Bank.of Stillwater.
On motion of Councilman Shells the Band was given permission to use
the City Pall for band practice on Wednesday evenings.
Resolution providing for the payment of Special Assessments in tnree
installments levied a?ainst real estate benefi tted by the sprinkling with,or the
ter surfacing of certain streets embraced within the boundaries of Sprinkling
District No 15, was offered by Councilmen Shells and upon roll call it was
duly adopted.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
Or. notion of Councilman Sheils meeting adjourned;
At cast: lO.fr-l%aC��.Fvrccu-�"� Mayor
City Clerk
Council Chamfer
Stillwater,Minn. Dec. 4,1934.
MEETING OF THE COMM/SSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND.
At a duly celled meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the 4th day of December,1934,there
were present Mayor Peter C. Lund and Councilmen Christienson and 2cLeughlin.
Councilman McLaughlin offered the following preamble :nd resolution which
was upon roll call duly adopted:
"Whereas, on the lat day of Auguet,1934, the Council of the City of
Stillwater authorized the issuance of a certificate of indebtedness in anticipa—
tion of the collection of taxes for the Sinking Fund in the sum of $2000.00 for
the purpose of placing the same in the Sinking Fund of the City of Stillwater
to be used in paying off bonds which were due and payable on said date,and
Whereas,the taxes have been collected and placed to the credit of said
Sinking Fund,
Therefore, Be it resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
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 the said $2000:00'cert ficate of indebtedness,plus erruced interest. X
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
Attest;
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S tillweter,Minn. Dec. 18,1934
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held Deo. 4, read and r-pproved.
On motion of Councilman Taylor a dance permit was granted to Chas. F.
Goetshall at M. W. A. Hall
Councilman Shells moved that a Soft Drink license be granted to Merle
Loft. Motion put and lost, and on motion the $10.00 fee paid was ordered refunded.
Application of E. A. Magnuson for license to sell non -Intoxicating
Malt Liquors "On Premises" was received and laid over until the next meeting.
On motion of Councilman Taylor a license to sell Ligour "Off Premises"
was granted to Harry E. Barnholdt.
On motion of Councilman Taylor "On Sale" liquor licenses were granted to
Oscar Ostrom, Harry 2. Barnholdt,John M. Ertle, Carl W. Meister and George E.
Burger, subject to any change that may be made by the State Legislature regarding
the sale of intoxicating. liquors.
On motion of Councilman Shells the above named applicants for license
were granted the privilege of paying for the license in three instaliments,as
follows: $200.00 with the application; $200.00 April lst,1935 and $200.00 July
1st 1935,
The above named applicants having deposited checks for the full amount
of the license, viz; $800.00 and the money having been turned into the Treasury
of the City and deposited in the First National Bank to the credit of the City,
Councilman Shells moved that a warrant for the sem of $400.00 be drawn in favor
of each of them so each one would be enabled to get back $400.00 of the money
so deposited with the City Treasurer,which motion was duly seconded,voted coon
and carried.
On motion of Councilmen Shells the City Engineer was instructed to
close off N. Second street between Laurel and Wilkins streets so as to eb•ble
the children to slide and coast on said hill, and also to look into the advisa-
bilty of closing off Willard street from Holcombe street to Sixth street for
the some purpose.
On motion of Councilman Taylor it was decided to hold the next
regular meeting on January 2nd,1935, Tuesday January lst being a legal holiday.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the City Attorney was instructed
to get an opinion of the Attorney General as to the legal right of Mayor elect
Fred B. Merrill to write fire insurance for': the City which expires Jan 1, his
term of office beginning on the 7th of January.
On motion of Councilman Taylor a certificate of Indebtedness issued
Dec. 15,1932 for the sum of $5000.00 in favor of the Worrens Compensation Fund
was ordered cancelled and the balance in the Workmen° Compensation fund was
ordered to be drawn and placed in the General Fund.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin $1000.00 was ordered transferred
from the General Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the deficits in the Band Fund and
the Park Fund were ordered charged to the General Fund.
On motion of Councilman Shells the difference between Sprinkling
District No 15 and the Assessment Roll was ordered charged to the General Fund,
Resolution authorizing the borrowing money in anticipation of the
collection of taxes and resolution directing the payment of bills were duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.to December
28th,1934 is 5 o'clock P,M.
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Dee. 23th 1934
Regular Adjourned Meeting,
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Meeting called to orjer by President Lund.
All members of the /ouncll present eEecpt Councilmen Christianson
and Sheils.
Th question of pla[_ing, the fire insurance was taken up, and
Councilman McLaughlin moved that )Je Stillwater Insurance Agency, W. C. Krog,
R. W. McGarry & Son and the Prins , Joy Agency be instructed to write the same
amount they are now carrying and that Fred B. Merrill be instructed to write
49000.00 on the same property, vi,.hich motion was duly seconded voted upon and carried
On motion of Col,ncilman McL:. ughlin the balance to the credit of
the Terminal Operating account was ordered transferred to the Stillwater River
Terminal account.
On motion of Councilman McLaughlin Soft Dribk licenses were
granted to Frank Callahan and Clayton heeds.
Report of the City Treasurer for the month of November/ was
presented and ordered filed.
Councilman McLaughlin offered th r. following resolution end moved
its adoption,vis:
"STATE OF MINNESOTA
CITY OF STILIVATER RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Highwt:ys of the State of Minnesotais about
to designate the location of Trunk Highway No. 95 through the City of Stillwater
as shown upon the plan which is presented herewith and made a pert hereof, and
WHEREAS, said Commissioner of Highways proposes to construct and
improve said Trunk Highway through said City and has prepared plans for said con-
struction and improvement, n copy of which said Plans are presented herewith and
made a part of this resolution; and.
WHEREAS, the construction end improvement of said Trunk Highway,Rosdwey
or Structure, requires a change in the grade of the streets on said City along
end upon which said Trunk Highway passes,to provide greeter width or capacity
necessary for the accommodation of the City and the highway tra£fic;and
WHEREAS,it has been determined that said Trunk Highway be constructed
and improved through said City in accordance with said plans and -the standard
Minnesota Highway Specifications and upon the gradedesignated therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that said plane and specifications for
the construction and improvement of said trubk highways through soid City be and
the same hereby are anproved; and
HE IT FURTHER RESOLYED,trat soid City hereby consents to end approves
the construction of said roadway or structure to provide a greater width or
capacity by changing the grade of the streets along which said Trunk Hghway
4aeses, as designated and shown in said plans attached hereto and made a part here-
of,for the accomm.dation of the highrey traffic,and assumes any and all liability
and responsibility and agrees ::o pay for ell dam,.ges reoulting directly or indi-
rectly to the property abutting upon said proposed Truhk Highway No. 95,which
hes not been included within the ri-ht of way of saod proposed Trunk Hi, hway No.95;
that if any action or proceedings for damages are commenced by any abutting owner
by reason of the construction or improvement of said highwey,the said City does
hereby contract and agree to intervene and defend such action or proceedings
end pay any damages that may be awarded in favor of such abutting ov+•er,together
with costs and disbursements of said action or proceedings,and reasonable
attorney's fee.
Dated at Stillwater,Ninnesota,this 23th day of December 1934.
CITY OF STILLAATER
Attest; Chas. A. Lammers, Clerk." By Peter C. Lurid,Mayor
City cngneer reported having closed off North Second Street for coasting
purpose, tut could find no suitable street to close off for that purpose of the
South hill, in the vicinity of "Millard and Holcombe Streets.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
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