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Council Chamber,
Stillweter,Minn. Jbnuery 1,1935
Regular Meeting;
This being a legal holiday and there: 'being no quorum present the
meeting was adjourned to January 2,1935 z.: 7:30 o'clock P M.
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Stillwater,Minn. January 2, 1935
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Lund.
A11 members of the Counci. present.
Minutes of meetings held Dec. 18 and 28th 1934. and January 2,1935 read and
approved.
On motion of Councilman Christianson a license was granted to E. A. Magnuson
to sell non —intoxicating Malt Liquors "On Premises" at his filling station on the
so—called MCKusick Lake road.
On motion of Councilman Taylor Soft Drink lieenses were granted to
Chas. E. Johnson,Jack Jewell,Fred I7eiss,Carlson & O1son,Andy Sjoholm,Louise Retzlaff,
John R. Klatt,Roy Cates,Anna Gelhar,Verne Monty,and George "litte.
Report of City Clerk for the month of Dec. was read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Christianson the City Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bide for the City printif9fthe ensuing year,bids to be returnable
January 15th 1935 a 7:30 o'clock P.M.
Resolutions directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
This being the last regular meeting of the old Council,Mayor Lund expressed
his appreciation of the Co—operation of the Council and City employes during his
term of office.
Councilmen Christianson retiring Councilman also voiced his appreciation
for having had the oppurtunity to serve as a Councilman fur four years and stated
that he appreciated the insight he had obtained in City affairs.
On motion of Councilman Christianson meeting adjourned.
Attest; ta.K Mayor
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Stillwater,l:inn. January 15th 1935.
Regular keeting;
Mayor elect Fred P. S:errill having heretofore t:.ken and subscribed the
oath of office dig assumed his seat and called the meeting to order.
Councilmen Mci.augt lin end Shells the old members of the Council assumed
their seats. Councilman elect F. 71. Lipner having heretofore taken and subscribed
the oath of office assumed his seat and Councilman Taylor t ook and subscribed
the oath of office end assumed hie Seat.
Oaths of office of the new members were presented and ordered filed.
Minutes of meeting' held Jan 2, read and unproved.
Oaths of office of Lois Y. Tnlcn, Wm. J. Madsen and Chas. F. Ft'rglin as
members of the School Board were presented and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilma.n Shells the f-flowing were granted Soft Drink licenses
Margaret Carlson, George A. Robertson -et 5T3 T. Olive St. eed 1003 So.Third,
Street, St. Croid Drug Co.,Fverett Fa1k,John Ludtig,R.aymond A. Marlow,
On motion of Councilman Taylor a license to sell non -intoxicating malt
ligours "On Premises" at M.W.A. Hall was granted to C. E. Patthrson.
Communication from the League of Minnesota Municipalities giving notice r:
of a Legislative Conference to be held at the Lowry Hotel on January 19th. m
On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to become a. member of the
League and an appropriation of $20.00 was ordered to pay the membership fee.
Bid of Easton-Masterman Co.,for doing the City printing for the coming
year was read, and on motion of Councilman Sheils their bid was accented nnd the z
proper officers wre Instructed to enter into a contract with them, on behalf of
the City,std the Stillpater Daily..Oszette was designated es the official Paper for
Annual resort of the Library Board was read end on motion•of Councilman
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McLaughlin the same_ was accented and ordered filed.
Annual report of the Trustees of the Firemen's Relief Fond ras also read
end ordered filed, On motion of Councilman Sheils.
Report of City Treasurer for the month of December was read and ordered
filed.
Annual rerort of the Chief of the Fire Department was read end ordered
filed.
Contract and Bond of Lyman Sutton for plowing snow was presented and on
motion of Councilman Shells the same were acnroved and the proper officers of the
City were authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Resolution on the death of 4lmcre Lovell was presented and read and
upon roll call it was duly adopted.
Councilmen-E. P. Linner was elected Vice President of the Council
The President appointed Councilmen Sheils and Linner ar members of the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
On motion of Councilman Sheils tte same banks were designated as
depositories of the city funds in the sarne amounts as the past year.
On motion of Councilman McLao.rhlin the persons interested were given
until February lst,1935 to pay assessments for Sprinkling District No. .15.
On motion of Councilman Liner the City Clerk wee instructed to advertise
for bids for 500 feet of fire hose, bide to be returnable February 5th,1235
Resolution authorizing the borrowing of money was duly -dopted.
On motion of Councilman Sheils the City Clerk was instructed to write
the Northern States Power Co,.to arrange for a meeting with the Council to adjust
light rates.
On motion of Councilman Sheils the City Clerk was instructed to write
tte Cities of Faribault and St. Clone to ascertain tteirllight rates.
On Emotion if Councilman Taylor the City Clerk was instructed to write
the Twin City Bus Co.,and renuest ;,hem to have a representative here at the next
meeting to discuss the matter of transfers from the bus to street cars in St.Paul.
The leyor -,nsourced the arooint::.ant of Fayette B. Castle as Chief of
Police and as1yed that the eT utmost b= confirmed,and on motion of Councilman
Sheils said :icointrr,ent rasconfirmed.
Resolution durectinr the navmert of b '.is ras duly : ^^tad.
On motion Cbuncilman Taylor meeting adjourned
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Council Chamber
Stlllwater,Minn. Feb. 5,1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill;
All members of the Council present, except Councilman McLaughlin.
Minutes of meeting held January -15th read and approved.
On motion of Councilmen Taylor Soft Drink Licensee were granted to
Stillwater Lodge No. 179 B. P 0. E and Herman L. Wojahn.
Communication from E. L. Roney read and ordered filed.
Communication from the State Railroad and Warehouse Commieeion relative
to the.application of the Chicago,Milwaukee,St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company
to abandon its so-called "Shearer's Siding' was read and ordered filed.,
Communications from the NorthernStates Power Company enclosing schedule
of electric light sates was -read and ordered filed.
Fire Bosebide were opened and read as follows;
Eureka Fire Hese Company; Bi-Lateral Fire Hole Co;
Buffalo Fire Appliance Corporation;W. S.Hott Company; B. F. Goodrich Co.;
American LaFrance & Foamite Industries; Quaker City aibber.Go.;•
and after hearing from the various representatives of the Fire Hose Compadiies,
action on the bids was deterred until Ifaroh 19th,onmation of Councilmen Sheila.
Dr. Humphrey and kiss Katherine Madden,nurse,department of . education were present
and asked .the City to appropriate funds for vacination of pupilsin school, and
on motion:of Councilman Shells the City Attorney was asked to get.an,opinion of
the Attorney General as to the right of the Clty appropriatingmoney for that purpose
Annual report of the Board of Water Commissioners wan presented and
ordered filed.
Report of City Clerk forthe month of January ice reed and ordered filed.
Communication from Councilman John McLaughlin tendering hie.ieeignation
as Councilman Was read, and on motion of Councilman Shells the same was .accepted
and the City Attorney. was instructed to draw up suitable resolutions and present
same at next meeting
Resolution designating City Depositories .was presented and upon roll
call same was duly adopted. - -
Resolutionrequiring persons working foror furnishing materials for
the City and City officials and employees to:pay their taxes and assessments for
local improvements and resolution directing .the payment of bills 'were'duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman. Shells the«time for paying, sprinkling aepeee-
ments without interest was extended to Feb. 22,1935.
..On motion of Councilman Shells the City :Attorney was regested to notify
Herman Piper and Cbarlsen and Michelson to pay taxes on their buildings in Which
liquor licenses have:bees granted.
la. Ira E. King, President of the upper St. Croix Improvement Association
addressed the Council relative the conditions of the sewers emptyinginto. the St.
Croix, and introduced George Nuts, -President of the Rod and Gun Club:who spoke
along the same lines and urged the Council to take steps towards eliminating the
nuisance, and on motion of Councilman +aylor the City Engineer'wae instructed to
make a survey and submit an animate ofthe Probable cost of-conetructeng .a.'.
suitable sewer from Elm Street to some pointbelow theStillwater Alyea Terminal.
The City Engineer and Building Inspector submitted his annual reports,
and on motion of Councilman Shells the same were accepted and ordered filed.
The City Clerk submitted his annual report and gave each;.of-theCouncil-
men a copy of same. -
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stlliwater,Minn. February 19th 1935.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
Alt members of the Council present,
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Shells Soft Drink licenses were granted to
Percy Sherrard and Bessie Mitchell.
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Communication
the City
sician recommending
that sseae ,incomjunction with the Board ofCounyCmmissionrstosenEloy JoerttothState Snatortom at AH-OWAH-CHING,was read and on motion of Councilman Myles the
same was approved.
Councilman Shells moved that before final action be taken in said matter
that the City Physician be requested to have the usual form which is prescribed by
the Counctl,filled mkt and presented to the City Council, which motion was duly
seconded, voted upon and carried.
Order of ouse er
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15th 1935,orderinghthetabandonmentdofnthe a sore-called"Shearer'sng ding"eanfthebli line of the Chicago,Milwaukee,9t. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company between the City of
Stillwater and Hastings was read and ordered filed.
Report of City Treasurer for the month of January,1935 presented and
ordered filed.
Resolution designating City Depositories and - _:r...
Resolution on the resignation of Councilman McLaughlin were duly adopted.
motionOn
ted to ask kr.
J. 0. Cederbergto audit nthb bboksSheils xbfthe various departments the City Clerk was tofcthe City,including
the City Schools and Board of Water Commissioners, and Library Board.
The Mayor announced the appointment of D. J. MoCuish as a member of the
park Board.
The Mayor also announced the appointment of Herman F. Lange to serve as
Captain of the Police, and Cacao L. Anderson,William J. Tennyson, Erving P. Swanson,
Max A. Brunner, Jens P. Jensen and Theo. R. Lueoken as patrolmen, and on motion
of Councilman Shells the appointments were confirmed.
/ Theo i a�9�,.,o_u[a d the next order of business was to fill the vacancy
caused by the�Y'Yd(A%t John Mc.Laughlin, and Councilman Shells moved the Council
proceed to ta.e an informal ballott, which motion was seconded,voted upon and carried
The Chair appointed Councilmen Shells and Linner as tellers;
Ballctt being taken and resulted as follows;
I. S. Lott received 2 votes and E1L.Peaslee 1 vote and Coo. F. J. Vollmer
1 vote.
Second ballott taken with the same results,when Councilman Shells moved
thatthe election of a Councilman be deferred until the next regular meeting,wbich
motion was duly seconded,voted upo:2 and carried.
City
unable tomeet Owith the Council hthis evening, when hCouncilman e Twin yTaylor Bus omoved .was ithat
ll Ad the City Attorney be instructed to notify Mr. Bollum to be present at the next
regular meeting;
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stateditwouldoprobablyented the cost $500.00matter
ndof askedcthetCouncil to7Rubhcppron
appropri-
ation as it deemed possible. On motion of Councilman Linner the matter was deferred until the next
regular meeting.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Sheila meeting adjourned.
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Mayor
Council Chamber
Stillwater,Ninn. March 5th 1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by Vice President Lipner.
Councilman Sheils and be being the only two Councilmen present,a
quorum was lacking and meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
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Stillwater,Minn. March 19th,1935. tT1
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held February 19th and March 5th read and approved.
Communication from H. L. Bollum,President of Twin City Motor Bus Co.,
expressing his inability to be present te-be-wweeeat at last meeting read and
City Clerk was instructed to ask him to be present at the next regular meeting.
On motion of Councilman 'Taylor a license to operate a pop corn wagon
in the City was granted. to✓George Goutsos.
On motion of Councilman Linner a Soft Drink license was granted to
Ray A. Hoehne at No. 804 N. Fourth Street.
Applications of Ray A. Hoehne for a,license to sell Non -Intoxicating
Malt LiquorsOff Premises at No. 804 No. Fourth Street and R. A. Marlow for an
on slag license at No. 517 No Owens Street were received and laid over until
the next regular meeting.
Claim of Bertram S. Cole for injuries sustained by falling on a slippery
sidewalk was received and on motion of Councilman Linner the same was referred
to the City Attorney.
Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States,to pass,and
the President of the United States to approve,if passed,the "General Pulaski's
Memorial payola's on motion of Councilman Linner adopted.
Oath of office of D. J. Mecuish as a member of the C'._illwater Park
Commission was presented and ordered filed.
Report of City Clerk for the month of February was read and ordered filed.
Annual report of the City Treasurer was presented and ordered filed.
Report of Mr. J. 0. Cederberg on the audit of the books of the City,
the Board of Water Commissioners and the Library was presented and ordered filed.
Hide for printing the annual report were received as followe-
Easton-Masterman Co., $27.50 and the Stillwater -Post Messenger $35.00
and on motion of Councilman Linner the work was awarded to Easton-Masterman Co.
Communication from E. J. Mohan claiming that the City Clerk had not
allowed him all he had coming for serving on the Election Board on March eth
and lath was read but no action taken.
The City Attorney reported that the Attorney General of the Stets had
ruled that it would require a majority vote of the Council to fill a vacancy
in the Council.
Resolutions upon the safe keeping of certain securities pledged to
secure the deposit of public funds,of the Cityand resolution approving securities
were both duly adopted on roll call.
Resolution determining the territory in the City of Stillwater in
which certain streets shall be sprinkled with water ,and sprinkled,treated or
surfaced with tar and gravel or crushed atone during the year 1935,and dividing
said territory into sprinkling districts and resolution approving plans etc
for doing said work were both duly adopted,upon roll call.
Contract between Easton-Masterman Co.,and the City of Stillwater ,
for the official printing was presented and on motion. of Councilman Linner the
same was approved.
The matter of purchasing 500 feet of fire hose was taken up.
Councilmen Taylor move,' th,,t the City purchase said hose from the
Eureka Fire Hose Co., at $1:05 per foot. .Motion not seconded.
Councilman Linner moved that the City purchase 250 feet of fire hose
from the B. F. Goodrich Co., and 250 feet from Stillwater Motor Co., at $.84
cts per foot. Motion n,t seconded.
On motion of Councilman Shells the matter of purchasing hose was laid
over until the next regular meeting.
On motion of Councilmen Shells Council proceeded to elect a Board of
Equalization.The chair appointed Councilman Linner and Shells as tellers.
Result of ballott es follows;
Councilman Merrill received 4 votes; Councilman Taylor received 4 votes;
Councilman Linner received 3 votes and Councilman Shells 1 vote, and the chair
declared the three receiving the highest number of votes d..ly elected as the
Board of Equalization for the City.
On motion of Councilman Teylor the Council proceeded to take a
formal ballott for Councilman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Councilman McLaughlin and the chair appointed Councilmen Sheils and Linner as
tellers. Vote resulted as follows; Ernest L. Peaslee received 2 votes and
Isadore S. Lott received 2 votes; Council took a second ballott with the same
results.
The matter of helping to finance the vaccination of school children
was taken up and on motion of Councilman Shells the Council agreed to make up
the difference between what had been collected for that purpose and the cost
thereof not to exceed $200.00
On motion of Councilman Lirner the City Engineer was instructed to
prepare estimate of cost of conveyinc water from Mcyusick Leke to Lily Lake,
the remodeling of the C`-ty Hell building end the cost of repairing the streets.
Representatives of the A'rarican Legion offered to assist in storming
traffic violations within the City,nnd on motion of Councilrnnn Linner their
proposition was endorsed.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
0n motion of Councilmen Linner meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stillwater,Kinn. April 2,1g3b.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill;
present were President Merrill, and Councilmen Sheila and Taylor.
Minutes of meeting held March lath read and approved.
Communication from "A Citizen" complaining of the condition of a crossing
at So.Third and Locust Streets was read and on motion of Councilman Taylor it was
referre, to the City Engineer.
Communication from the Town Board of the Town of Stillwater with reference
to repairing Orleans Street was read and referred to the City Engineer to investigate
Communication fro* Peter Andrewsen with reference to electric light rates
was read and ordered filed.
Communication from Swain's Service Exchange Amusements was read and laid
over for investigation.
On motion of Councilman Sheila the fotlowirg were granted licensee to
sell Ron -intoxicating Melt Liqours both "0N" and "OFF" premises.
Andrew Sjobolm,Jack /, Jewell ,Ernest Marlow,John H. Klatt, G. A. Kelm,
Clayton. Meeds,and "ON " premises only, Stillwater Lodge No. 179 B. P. 0. E., Oscar
Ostrom and Herman L. 4rojahn.
On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses were granted to John. Thompson,to
sell non -intoxicating Malt Liquors both "ON and "OFF" premises, and to M. J. Peter-
son to sell non -intoxicating Malt Ligoure both "ON" and "Off" premises.
Applications of Fred Weiss, Frank Callahan and Margaret Carlson to -Sell
non -intoxicating Malt Liquors both "07!" and "OFF" premises were received and laid
over until the next regular meeting
Applications of Anna Gelhar and Chas E. Johnson to sell non -intoxicating
Malt Liquors "OFF" premises were received and laid over until the next regular meet-
ing.
On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses to sell non -intoxicating Melt
Liquors were granted to R. A. Marlow to sell "ON" premises and to R. A. Hoebne to
sell "OFF" premises.
Report of City Clerk for the month of March was read and ordered filed.
The City Attorney reported that in the opinion of the Attorney General
no special election could be held for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the
City Council.
City Attorney reported that H. A. Duster, the pprchaser of the Murphy
& Co., stock had inquired about a Transient Merchant license,and on motion of
Councilman Shells he was ordered to comply with the provisions of the Charter.
On motion of Councilman She'ls,all moneys collected for Liquor or
Beer licenses was ordered set aside in a sepesate fund to be used only in paying
for garvia for the streets.
On motion of Councilman Shells the City Treasurer was instructed to
accept the amount of the assessment for sprinkling streets assessed against the
so -celled M. W. A. property without interest.
The matter of purchasing fire hose was laid over until next regular
meeting.
Communication frorpEH. C. Woodmancy in regard to the equipment etc of
the busses running between the City and St. Paul was read, and Mr. R. C. Jones,
of the Twin City Bus Co., was present,upon request of the Council and said be
would investigate the matter,end also on the matter of issuing transfers to the
street car line in St. Paul,and would take these matters up with the Bus Company
and report back to the Council.
Mr. Chester S. Wilson of the Park Board was present and asked that
the Council approve the employment of Paul Mertmonti as caretaker of Lowell Perk
and on motion of Councilman Sheils the action of the Park Board was epproved.
He also asked that some steps be taken to make some repairs a.t the
bathing beach and on motion of Councilman Sheila the matter was referred to the
City Engineer to investigate and report at next meeting.
Committee from the Civic Association asked if the Council contemplat-
ed thatntheiCouncilcaretaker
take caree Picnic
thatwhennd the proper were
timeiven came.
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Committee also asked that steps be taken to have the taxes cancelled
againt the picnic grounds as long an the City used the same for recreation grounds,
and the City RAttorney esolutiones directito ing theke the paymenteofssary billsswassto dulyhave same cancelled.
odopted
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stlllwater,Minn. April 13th 1935.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill;
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held April 2nd rend and a^proved.
Bond of Perry C. Robertson as Treasurer of the School Board was
presented and ordered filed.
Complaint of Bertram S. Cole vs the City of Stillwater was presented
and on motion of Councilman Linner the same was referred to the City Attorney.
Claim of the Anchor Casualty Company of $355.76 was presented and
on motion of Councilman Taylor the same was referred to the City Attorney.
Applications of Bowerd Beifort end Percy Sherrard to sell non -intoxi-
cating Malt Lictors "Off" premisee were read and laid over until the next meeting.
On motion of Councilman Taylor a Soft Drink license and licenses to
sell non -intoxicating Malt Ligours both "0n" and "Off" premises were granted to
Morris Crotto.
0n motion of Councilman Linner all places selling non -intoxicating
Malt Ligours, either "On" qr "Off" premises were ordered to be closed at
twelve o'clock Midnight, in the residential district.
On motion of Councilman Shells licenses to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Lieoure "Off" premises were granted to Anna Gelhar and Ches. E. Johnson,ard
licenses to sell non -intoxicating Pelt Liquors both "0n" and "Off" premises
were granted to Margaret Cerlson,Fred Weiss and Frank Callahan.
0n motion of Councilman. Shells the City Attorney was instructed to
draw an*amendment relative to the Ordinance pertaining to the sale of non -
intoxicating Malt Liquors requiring such places to be closed at twelve o'clock
midnight.
Report of City Treasurer fof the month of March was preented and
ordered filed.
The matter of the hearing for assessments in Sprinkling Districts
14 and 15 was taken up,and there being no one having filed any objection to same
a resolution pertaing to said matter was upon roll call duly adopted.
City r7•.mineer reported that it would cost about $75.00 to construe,
a crossing across Locust Street on the east side of So. Third Street.
Councilman Taylor moved that the City Engineer be instructed to
have same constructed. Motion not seconded. No action taken.
City Engineer reported that it would cost about $45.00 for cement to
make the necessary improvement at the bathing beach,and on motion of Councilmen
Linner the City agreed to furnish the cement,not to cost to eceeed $45.00
On motion of Councilman Linner the Chief of Police was instructed to
notify violators of the ordinance relative to dumping rubbish in the streets.
City Attorney reported that he had an interview with the Bus Co..
relative to issuing transfers from the hue to the Street Cars in St. Paul,,nd
was informed that the Street Car Co.,would not honor such transfers.
Agreement b- the Farmers and Merchants State Bank to act es a. City
depository to the extent of $5000.00 was reed end ordered filed.
Resolution arproving Securities deposited with the City by the
Cosmopolitan State Bank was upon roll call duly adopted.
City Attorney submitted an Ordinance relative to parking end after
some discuesion,on motion of council Shells the same was referred is Councilmen
Linner to take the matter up with the business men of the City.
Councilman Linner moved that the City purchase 250 feet of hose
from the Stillwater Motor Co., and 250 feet from the Madden Oil Co. g $.95 cts
per foot, as per their bids.
On motion of -Councilmen Shells the First National Bank was
authorized to substitute securities for ones held by the City as collateral
for deposits.
On motion of Councilman Linner the City Engineer was instructed to
see Mr. Benson about a line fence near the old bath house at Lily Lake.
On motion of Councilman Shells, William achwalen w,es elected City
Assessor and the salary was fixed at $400.00 if household roods are to be
oeeessed and if not assesses the salary to be $200.00 for the year 1935.
Chester S. Nilson, Secretary of the Park Board submitted a proposition
to purchase the so-ca led picnic grounds a pert of which if, Block a of the
original Town,now City of Stillwater,an.d a resot.tlon covering said matter was
upon roll call d-ly adopted.
Resolution authorizing the borrowing of money and resolution directing
the psyaert of bills were both duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting adjourned.
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Stl11water,Minn. Apl. 17,1935 4 otcloct P.N.
Special Meeting;
Meeting called tp order by President Merrill;
Present were Councilmen Linner and Sheile. approving securities
Meeting having been called for the purpose g
deposited by the Cosmopolitan State Bank ne colleterai for City deposite,and
approving the substitution of securities deposited by the First National Bank as
one of the City depositoriee,and
resolution approving securities given by the Cosmopolltna State Bank
and resolution approving the substitution of securities given by the First National
Bank were both duly approved.
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stillwater Minn. May d,1935
Special Meeting;
Meeting having been called for the purpose of considering making a
bid for one used 10/20 International Tractor and one used Snawnee road grader
now offered for sale by Washington County.
Present were President Merrill and Councilmen Linner and Saylor.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the Mayor was authorised to make a
bid for said equipment in a sum not to exceed $250.00.
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned.
Attest; ""- a1 1Z Ciiyterk.
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Council Chamber,
Stillwater,Ninn. May 7th 1935.
Regular Meeting;
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Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held April 161h, 17th and May Fnd read and approved.
Communication from Wm. N. Carey,State Engineer P. W. A., read and ordered
filed.
Communication from R. P. Warner,President of Port Commissioners of St.pau
asking for certain information was read and the City Clerk was instructed to give
_nim the information asked for.
Bond of Andrew J. Holm as Secretary of the Board of Water Commissioners
was presented and ordered filed.
Notice from the League of Minnesota Municipalities of tne convention to be
held in the City of Mahkato June 5, 6 and 7 read and ordered filed.
Communication from F. A. Meincke relative to granting a beer license at
the so-called Tourists Hotel was read and on motion of Councilman Linner the same
was referred to the Stillwater Civic Association.
Petition. from S. E. Mosier et. al relative to drainage on North Main
street at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Mdn street was read and on motion of
Councilman Shells the same was referred to the City Sngineer.
Applications of Adolph Boo for license to sell Non -intoxicating malt liquors
both "On" and 'Off" premises at the Central House was on motion of Councilman Linner
gtantsd, roviding tne City Attorney finds it legal to do so.
'0n motion of Councilman Linner a license to sell non -intoxicating malt
liquors "On" premises wes granted to Lswrence Scully at No. 233 5. Mein Street.
On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses were granted to Percy Sherrard
to sell non -intoxicating nzl' liquorat"Off" premises
reen Bestation ea:neer ee of William And
North Streets and to Howardg
Wilkins end Owens Streets,
On motion of Councilman Shells Soft Drink license were granted to Adolph
Boo at the Central House and to John Thompson at the corner of second Street
and Commercial Avenie.
On motionfof Councilman Sheils the bid of Patrick Hurley for sprinkling
streets with water during the season of 1935 was accepted and the proper officers
were instructed to enter into a contract with him for the doieg of said work.
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Froposald from The Barrett Company end the Koppers Cas and Coke Company nnd
subsiduarles for furnishing and applying tar in Sprinkling District No. 15
during the season of 1935 were read,end on motion of Councilman Sheila the
Council and City engineer retired to the offence of the City Engineer to examine
and consider said bids and efter due consideration the Council reconvened and
Councilman Taylor moved that the bid be awarded to the Koppers Gas and Coke Co.,
and the proper officers be instructed to enter into a contract with said Company
for furnishing said material and the doing of said work,which motion wee seconded
by Councilman Linner, voted upon and carried.
Councilman Taylor moved that a license be granted to Swain's Service
Exchange Amusements, To second and no action taken.
Report of City Clerk for the month of April and report of City Treasurer
for the month of March read and ordered filed.
The Mayor called the attention of the Council to the poor equipment of the
St. Paul busses and on motion of Councilman Linner the City Attorney was instructed
to,.teke the matter up with the Bus Co.agein.
The City Attorney reported having had an interview with the officers of
the P. 9. A., and was informed that some new regulations relative to salaries
to be paid relief workers was anticipated and that the layout was practically the
same ae promulgated August 1933.
The City Engineer reported be bad made arrangements with Mr.Benson
relative to the line fence near the old bath house at Lily Lake and that he had
authorised the expenditure of $15.00 for material to repair the fence.
City Engineer also reported he had made a bid to Tasbington County og
$235.00 for the International Tractor and Shawnee grader and expected that the
City would get the same as that was the only bid received.
He also reported he had asked the County Commissioners for the one mill
appropriation for roads leading to the City,but no action was taken.
He also reported that the Park Board had engaged Ambrose Marlow to take
care of the picnic grounds at $30.00 per month, and on motion of Councilman
Linner the action of the Park Board was confirmed.
On motion of Councilman Linner the Park Board was euthottsedttoeemp.oy a
life saver at the Bathing Beach.
Resolution directing the paj;ment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman 'Taylor meeting adjourned.
Attest;
City Clerk
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Council Chamber
Stlilwater,Minn. May 21,1935.
Regular feetieg;
Meeting called to order oy President terrii.:
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held May 7,read and anproved.
Copy of proceedings in condemnantion proceedings from the State
Highway Department relative to right of way for Trunk Highway No. 95 received
and ordered filed.
Communication from the Junior Chamber mf Commerce addressed to
the Mayor relative to filling the vacancy that now exists in the Council was
rend but no action taken.
Report of City Treasurer for the month of April was read and
ordered filed.
The City Attorney reported he had met with the representatives of
the Bus Comany and was informed that it wan the intention to have better equip-
ment before the end of this year, and on motion of Councilmen 'Taylor the matter
was referred to the Civic Association.
City Attorney Cleo presented proposed Ordinances d##ii##reletive to
closing hours of both Liquor and non -intoxicating Melt Ligours establishments
end sepropoeed amendment to Parking Ordinance which he reed tut no action was
taken.
City Attorney also reported that the Attorney General of the State
had raled that a license to sell non -intoxicating felt Liquors could not be
granted in a restaurent,except to the proprietor, and on motion of Councilman
Sheils the City Attorney was instructed to make an effort trrange with the owner
of the Central House and Adolph Boo so a license to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Liquors et the Central House,could be granted.
The Engineer reported that the matter of water standing at the corner
of Commercial Avenue and No. Main Street would be taken care of when the State
Highway resurfaced No. Lin Street.
Engineer also reported that Ambrose Marlow eno had Leen engaged by
the Perk Board to take care of the Picnic grounds on No. Second Street had resign-
ed and the Perk Board had engaged '"lilliar.; Erlitz at a salary of $45.00 per month
to take care of the grounds,end on motion of Councilman Shells the nation of the
Park Board was confirmed.
The engineer also reported that the Board mf County Co. missioners had
refused to
gre.t the City the 1 hilltax for road curposes.
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Councilman Linner reported that the Park Board declined to name a person
es life saver at the bathing beach,and moved that Orlo T. Fatten be engnged as
ew saver at the bathing beacar,wwhichder the motion wasdulyon of tho American
carried.
the sa���e salary as last -opr,. Department in having a
The matter of theco-operating with the State rathw act nd:'on
road constructed down the so-called McKusick Lake ra4t berate with nthe,Hi Highway
motion of Councilman Shells the Council agreed to co-operate
Department in having said road constructed and the ravine beautified.
On motion of Councilmen Linner it ices decided to ask by the
tBoeCStd fo.County
Commissioners to cancel the taxes on the Kroon property as usedskating rinks,durinthe time
theh payment ofground sbills /wasd dnlyarink.
adopted.
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting adjourned.
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Mayor
Council Chamber 1935
9tillwater,Minn. June 4,
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held May 21,iead and approved.
Communication from J. J. Crimmins,Manager of the Municipal. Bend,addressed
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CityrEngineeryreportedoprogressn in resurfacing strordered filed.
Clk eets.
Chief of the Fire Department reported that the roof of the fire building
needed repairs and new shades were needed for the windows, also requested that
the firemen be allowed their usual 15 days vacation. of is em ea+ere granted
On motion of Councilman Sheila the firemen npaolicemen
to secure d
the vacations and the Chief of the Fire Depaemen was
man at the department while the f-remen rare on their vadation.
On motion of Councilmen Shells the Chief of the Fire Department was
authorized to
motion cofsCouncilmeno Shells shadethe s o City ther building.
gwas instructed to have
the roof of the Fire Department building repaired. City Attorney presented contract and bond of Koppers Products Co.,and
he
pted.
on motion of Councilman Ct SheilseOrdinances orelntiveand ato eParking end
Otheism of Councilman
regulatingg the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquors were place on their fire
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:eedings and laid over.
On motion of Councilman Linner en Ordinance regulating the sale of
intoxicating liquors was laid over indefinitely.
Reoluion onsmotion ofi Councilman Shells nmeeting t of ladopted.
adjourned.
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Stillwater,kinn.. June lath 1935, b
Regular Meeting;
keettne called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the C uncil present.
Minutes of meeting held June 4tt read and approved.
Petition signed by sixteen residents of No. Fifth Street protesting against
spreading tarvia on slid street was read,snd after some discussion Councilman
Shells moved that the spreading of tervis on said street thie year be eliminated.
Motion wes not seconded and no action taken.
Communication from the Stillwater Park Commission stating that they had
engaged Edward F. McKnight to take care of both the bathing beech property and
the Tourists Camp during the months of June, July and August at $'25.00 per month
and on motion of Councilman Sheils their action was unproved.
Communication from the Stillwater Park Commission saying it would be
necessary to employ additional help at Lowell Perk,and asked that the Park Board
be empowered to hire such additional help at such wages as they may fix,wlth, the
understanding that the same be paid out of the Lowell Trust fund,and on motion of
Councilman Linner the request was granted.
Application of Ray A. Thompson for a license to sell non-intoxiceting
Malt Liquors at his filling station et the corner of Fourth and Wilkins streets
was received and laid over mntil the next regular meeting
On motion of Councilman Taylor license to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Liouors both "Off" and "0n" premises was granted to Everett Kelyc at No. 232
South Mein Street.
On motion of Councilmen Lipner license to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Liquors both "Off" And "On" premises was .rented to Louis W. Cayour Jr. at ga.
402.So. Main Street
Communication from Employers Mutual Insurance Co.,of 'Nassau Wis.,
relative to compensation and liability insurance was read.
Mr. R w McGarry,Agent for the Anchor Casualty Company was present and
asked what action the Council desired to take in renewing the Compensation
policy with the Anchor Casualty Co;,and on motion of Councilman Sheils he was
instructed to renew the policy with the Anchor Casualty Company.
The matter of Public Liability insurance was taken up end explained by
kr. McGarry but no action was taken as it seemed it would be too expensive.
On motion of Councilman. Taylor judgments rendered in the District Court
vs M. J- Howard in favor of the City were ordered satisfied and the proper
officers of the Ci'.y were instructed to execute satisfactions of judgments in
each of the cases vs M. J Howard, ,nd or. motion of Councilman Sheils the City K.
Attorney wee directed to prepare the necessary papers.
Report of City Treasurer for the month of May was preeented and
ordered filed."''
Communication from the it. Croix Rod end Gun Club wes read and ordered filed
0n motion of Councilmen Shells the City Attorney was instructed to prose-
cute an appeal from the verdict in the District Court in which Bert Cole was
plaintiff end the City of Stillwater defendent.
On motion of Councilmen Shells, all employes of the City were instructed
to notify the. City Attorney or some other City official of any accident that may
occur to any one in rhich the City mf ht be interested, or liable.
The matter of purchading a base horn for the band was taken up and on
motion of Councilmen Taylor permission wee granted t the bard manager to purchase
the horn he asked for in his communication under date of June 3rd,1935
The matter of proving the bard stand from Mulberry Point to the Picnic
grounds on No. Second Street wes taken up and the matter was referred to the
Stillwater Park Commission.
On motion of Councilman Linner the City Clerk was instructed to take up
the wetter of#zoning" with the League of V1n-esota Municicrlities.
H H. Gillen representing Louis larkert compieined of surface and storm
rater flowing over the premises of said Louis M.erkert and asked that steps be
taken to remedy the matter,and on motion of Councilman Linner the matter was
referred to the City 'rn_tneer.
On motion of Councilmen Shells en ordinance entitled "An ordinance
relative to parking Motet Vehicles" was placed on its e_cond reefing and read ,
amegnded and adopted section by seotion,wher. the chair put the euestion,"shall
this Ordinance piss" end upon roll call it wsE duly passed, arrroved -pond adopted.
On motion ofCouncilman :tuner an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
amending " An Ordinance ae.uiating tte sale of non -intoxicating. Melt Liquors w^
corteinirg at least one half of one percentum ty volume of Alcohol" passed April
4,193e, published April 5,1933,w:-e -laced on its second reading end read and
adopted section he ;:ection when the chair put the euestion "stall this Ordinance
pas" and upon roll cal'. it was duly pr:ssed,epproved and o`opted.
The Mayor announced the eenointment of T. C. nilheleeen to succeed bt au elf
s e member of the Poerd of Teter Com.nlesionere.
Resolution directinc the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of :0er:oilman 3..elle meeting. adjourned.
Attest; Y<fd>r[i3-'- Gca�,.�aa
City Clerk
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Stillwater,Minn, June 28,1935.
Special L+eeting;
Meeting hrving been called for the purpose of making provision for
borrowing; money to be used in paying off bonds at the First N,•tional Bank of
Stillwater,maturing July 1,1935,and for the purpose of appointing Commissioners
of the Sinking Fund of the City of Stillwater.
keetiag called to order by President Merrill.
present were Councilmen Linner and Teylorand Shells.
Councilman Linner offered a resolution authoriizingthe utee borrowing off
of
$3000.00 to be placed in the_ Sinking Fund of the e0 c and upon tool
bonds due at the First rational Bank of Stillwater •July 1,1935,
call it wen duly adopted.
Councilman T&.y_or moved that Councilmen. Linner and Sheila be designated
to act with. the Mayor as Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, which motion was
duly voted upon and carried.
On motion of Councilme= Linner meeting adjourned.
Attest;(/i./v..) G�
City Clerk
&I UTES OF THE MEITINO OF THU OOMIISsIOUERS OF THE SINKING FUND.
trn.lS.7%l�,•z
Mayor
Council Chamber
Stillwater,Minn. June 28th 1935
At a duly called meeting of the CommiSe o: ers of et a Sinkinreamet gaFund2:heldll
at the City Hall on the 26th day of June,
and Councilmen LSnner,and shells.
Councilman Linner offered ofeJuly,19355$8000preamble
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theresolution.
Refunding Bonds
"4ihityaofon the first day at
of the City of Stillwat er ,dete3 July 1,1921 will become due and payable
The First Nltional Bank of Stillwater,Minn.,and
Whereas it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for
the payment
d redem
said bonds
Gable as aforesaid
HRSFOREBEITRESOLVED BYTHE C01ZISSIONFRSOF THE SINKING THE
CITY OF STILLWATER,That a -arrant be made,and the same is hereby ordered drawn
on the City Treasurer,from the Sinking Fund of said City,to be used only
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purpose of redeeming andpaying off the said 48000.00 bonds due July 1,1
aforesaid"and upon roll cell it was duly adoptedOn motion of Councilman Linner meting adjourned.
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Sti11wr+ter,ulnn. July 2,1935.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order ty presudent Merrill.
All mem.Lcrs of the Council :resent.
Minutes of meetings held June lath end 28th read end ,pproved.
C0'c unication from. Druar & Milinowekl,Consulting Cn ir.eers was read
and ordered filed.
0@th of office of T. C. 'tfilhelmsen as a. member of the Board of Water
Commissioners filed.
Communication from: the Business and Professional '°omens Club relative
to the destruction of obnoxious weeds ras read and ordered filed.
Or. motion of Councilmen shells a Soft Drink license was granted to
L. W. Cayou Jr.
Cn motion of Councilmen Shells license to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Liquors, both "On" and "Off" premises was granted to David Wilson at No. 207
No. Second Street.
On motion of Councilman Shells a license to sell non -intoxicating Malt
Liauore "Off" premises was granted to Ray A. Thompson at his filling station
at the toner of Fourth and Wilkins Streets. Application of John Lustig for a license to sell non -intoxicating
Malt
Liquors "Off" premises at his store at the corner of Oak and Greeley Streets
was tedeived and laid over under the. rule until the next regular meeting of the
Council.
Report of City Clerk of receipts anddisbursements for the month of
June was read and ordered filed.
property of City
Louis Engineer
Markertreported on
andonmotion ofdition of Councilmano She11s1ey theSCityt Enginecra
was instructed to make the necessary repairs to the street.
On motion of Councilmen Sheila the City `_+tgineer and City Attorney
were instructed to make application for a r,50,000.05 Brent from the Federal
Government to be used in resurfacinz the streets.
Report of the City Assessor and the Board of Equalisation for the year
1935 was read,and on motion of Councilman Linner the same. was approved.
On t n;otiopof ost nearsilman the Lott nner it Garage about as decided
enty feetat the southty same to
certain 'ati to '(:p
be acne at the expenseioofCt the City.
j On motion of C3"tncilman Shells it was decided to charge 24 cents per
lineal foot,the same as lest yeor,for surfacing and treating the streets with
tervic,or tormac,and that the property owners be permitted to forsthe same in
three Snstallments,unnaid part to bear six per cant per annum.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilmen Linner meeting adjourned.
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Stiilee.ter,!:inn. Jetty 13th 1P35.
Re<ezalar Meetin._;
i:eeting ch'_:ed to order by president Merrill.
All mer:bers of the Co..roil f:resent.
"inutes of meetin:• held Jul; 2 rend -end. approved.
On motion of Councilman Shells the firemen were instructed to attend the
fir% school et the Campus of the State University on August 1Fth to 73, uneer
direction of the Chief of the Fire C-` rtmert on the same conditions as last year.
Notico from.. the Stete He'lllroad nd 'erehouse Com;rterlon of the Learin:P.
to be held July 74th on the aptlication of E. shiner Weiss for license to
operate autos for the tr:sportaion of freight wos read and ordered filed.
Report of City Treasurer for the zonth of June was read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Shells a license to sell nonglntoxicrting :'alt
Liouors "Off" premises wen wanted to John Lusting at his store et the corner
of Olive and Or.: eley Streets.
City Tnaineer presented en assessment roll for surfacing,treating and
improving the streets embraced within Sprinkling District No. 15,end on motion
of Councilman Shells the serve was ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
and the City Clerk was instructed to rive notice of hearing or same to be held
August Sth,1935 g, 7:30 F.E.
On notion of Councilman Linner the City Treasurer was granted a two
weeks vacation.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City 7ngireer was instructed to heve
the fire box of the heating plant relin Fd.
Councilman Linner reported that Mt. August Jesse complained of surface
water overflowing his premises nd the City Tngineer was instructed to have
the condition remedied.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was filly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting rd„ourned.
Att est;yLeLe '
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kl!WTES OF THE kl^TINC OF THE COLIISSIOIE?S OF TEL SINYIN3 FUND.
Council Ch•eter
stilly ter,hinn. July 30,19.75.
At e duly call_c meeting of the Oomn osioners of the Sinking Fund
held et the City H211 on the 30th dry of July,1 ^.5,there veers present M. yor
yorrlll ,nd Councilmen Sheils ,. d ?inner.
Councilman She'. is offered the f,llowin;; preamble end resolution which
was upon roll call duly odo;)ted;
"Vherees,on the lot dh; of Aueeust,19S5, .2000.00 of the Terrain.' Wharf end
Docr Bonds of the City of Stillweter,deted A Cast 1,15229,7i11 become due end
payable et the First Ne,tional Bank of Stillwater,and
Whereas it rill be necessary for the City of Stillwetcrto provide for
the peyu':er.t and redemption of erld bands hick become due end payable es aforesaid,
1:0:v,THEREFORE BE IT RESOL`r1D BY THE CC"i'ISSIO?3S OF TH" SII%IN1 FUND,
OF TY._ CITY OF STILL:7AT R,The.t. a w went be m=de,".nd th.-: scene in her oy ordered
drawn on the City Trez•surcr,from the Sr kin F..,nd of self, City to beused only
for tho pur ose of redeeming :en..1 peyir off the send p2000 0. bonds due august
1,1235,as aforesaid.
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STILLVVATEER,MIiiE.
August 6th,1935.
setting called order by President Merrill.
A11 members present.
Minutes of the meeting held July 16th and July 30th read and approved.
A petition signed by residents living on W.Maple St.request.tng that street light be
replaced between William and Owens Street. It was pointed out that this light among
others in similar locations were in thu past. eliminated tndefinately as a matter of
economy and on motion of Councilman Linner the request was rejected.
A letter addressed to the Mayor and signed by Mr$.V.N.Hartholomeu,1314 S.Maln St,
complaining about locomotive engineers blowing whistles for the crossing near her
premises was read and on motion of Councilman Shells the City Clerk was instructed
to advise her that this teas a matter over which the Council hah no jurisdiction .
On motion of Councilman Shells a license to sell nonlntoxlcating beverages or so
palled soft drinks was granted to H.H.Btewart at his confectionary store at 212
N'Maln Street.
The contract and bond of Patrloi Hurley for water sprinkling pavements was on
motion of Councilman Shells approved and ordered filed.
City Clerk reported that Aulger Bros had made inquiry as to what the license would
be this year to stage their show during the week of August 19th,Oouncilman Shells
moved that the ilcanse fee be fixed at #35 same as last year and was seconded by
Taylor,and on votping, Shells and Taylor voted for,whhle Llnner and Merrill voted
against. There being a tie vote no action on fixing the fee was taken.
Notice of Railroad and warehouse Commissioner of hearing to be held Aug.2lst,
1935,relative to the matter of the application of Rhlner Weiss for a certlflcate If
to operate over Trunk Highways 33 and 53 was read and on motion of Councilman Shells
tnls was ordered filed.
A letter from Chester S.Willson,Sec.of the Stillwater Fork Commission relative to
the physical condition of the present custodian at Pioneer Park and the appointment of
his son Earl Erlltz as substitute during his fathers disability was read and on motion
of Councilman Taylor the appointment of Earl Erlltz was approvwd.
The original lease with option to purchase from the Stillwater Meeiation to the
City of Stillwater with assignment to the Cosmopolitan txxx State Bank covering the
Pioneer Park property was received from Chesters VPSlson Sec.of the Stillwater Park
Commission and refered to the Councll,thts was ordered filed for safe keeping.
On motion of Councilman Taylor , City Olerx was instructed to publish notice to coal
dealers for bids on approximately 100 tons 0f coal for the season of 1935 and 36.
Report of the City Clerk on receipts and disbursements for the month of July was
read and ordered filed.
The assessment roll for sprinkling,treattng or surfacing with tar and gravel or crushed xl
stone streets embraced within the boundaries of Sprinkling District Number 15 was read
and there being ::o objectors to same it Nad upon motion of councilman Shells confirmed
and established.
The OILY Engineer presented an assessment roll for the sprinkling with water streets
embraced within the boundaries of Sprinkling District Number 14 and on motion of Council—
man Shellstne same was ordered filed in the office of the City Olerk and the City Clerk
Was instructed to give notice of hearing on same to be held August 2°,1935.
Dr.dumpnrey appeared before the Council in behalf of the Stillwater Golf Club ,axing
that the City contribute toward the improving of the grounds about their club house,on
motion of Councilman Taylor this matter was refered to the City Engineer for investigation
and report.
W.R.B stien appeared before the Council asking that the City provide additional
uniforms for band members,ststirg that the expenditure involved would be approximately
$85 , on motion of Councilman Lipner the request was granted.
Mrs Oroth appeared to coi.platn ,bout the condition of S.Seventh Street at Willard
Street,stating that water from the street Crossed her yard and into her basement.
Councilmen Llnner end Taylor we:oe appointed to tnvestlgate vltb the City Engineer.
The matter of the City sponsoring VI.F.A.prOjects vas discussed and on motion of
Council Shells the City Engineer was Instructed to prepare projects and submit same
to the Council for consideration and approval as soon as possible.
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01ty Attorney reported relative to the =ert Cole vs Oity case,stating that attorneys for Mr.ca
Cole Lad offered to settle for ;1500. CoUa.cilman Linner moved that the case be settled for
that anount,a tie vote was oast and the motion was lost for want of a majOrltY.
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Councilman Shells offered a resolution authorizing the paying of assessments in Sprinxling
District No.15 1n 3 installments and on roll call was duly adopted.
The recommendation of Dr.Ealnes that Ben Zoller be returned to the State Sanitarium was
on motion Of Councilman Taylor approved.
Resolution directing the payment of uills was on roll call duly=dOPted.
On motion of Councilman Shells meeting sax ^djouenen „o-.agust 15th in order to take
up the mattervof borrowing from the First National ban]. certain funds in anticipation
of tax collections and also to consider and act upon W.P.A.projects prepared by the City
Engineer.
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Council Chamber
Mayor
St111water,Minn.
August 15th,1935.
Regular Adjourned Meeting
Meeting called to order by president Merrill.
All members present.
City Cier].,Chas.A.Lammer% absent,account of illness.
Resolution offered by Councilman Shells authorizing the borrowing of money for the
General Fund in the amount of $33,500 was upon roll call duly adopted.
Council considered and discussed W.P.A.projects as prepared by the City Engineer for
the employment of men now on relief rolls,but no official action was taAen.
:In motion of Councilman Shells,J.APD,Abercrombie's appointment as Deputy City OlerX
was approved .
On motion of Councilman Shells the meeting adjouned.
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All member present except Councilman Linner,
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August 20t.h.1935.
Minutes 01' the last two regular meetingsnea held August 6th and 15th read and approved.
A communication and report on pay roll premiums from the Anchor Casualty 00.relative t0
PforJmens• Compensation Insurance Policy No.8415 for the period of from July 1st 1934 to
July 1st 1935 and enclosing a check in the amount of $307154 covering dividend credit
on premiums paid during that period was read and on motion of Councilman Shells the
communication and report was ordered filed and the check deposited with City Treasurer.
Application from Or11e W.MoultOn for soft drink,pool and billiard tsbls lteense te. Operate at 315 B.Main St.on the second floor was presented but as no license fee
accompanied application it was laid over with no action taken
Application of George E.Burger accompanied by check 1n the amount of $56,for license
to sell non —intoxicating malt liquors both on and off premises and for a dance permit
at 318 S.Water St.was presented to the Council and on motion of Councilman Shells the
question of the premises at this location meeting legal requirements was refered to
the City Attorney and the Chief of police for investigation and the matter of granting
a license laid over to the next meeting.
Appllcatlon of John M,Ertle,accompanied by a check in the amount of 050 and surety
bond,for a retailers off —sale license to operate at 224 S,Maln 8t.from August 31st to
December 31st,1935,a period of 4 months was presented and on motion of Councilman
Shells license was granted pending approval by the Liquor Control Commissioner Of Minn.
Chief of Police referred to the matter of two hour parking on Onion St.between Myrtle
and Chestnut ets, Discussion of this and other parking restriction ensued and it was
deemed advisable to consult local business men and organizations before attempting to
amend the parking ordlnance,no further action was taken,
President Merrill brought up the matter of placing stop signs at Laurel and N.Third
streete,ale0 general ideas relative to stops signs at various locations were advanced,
howevey,no definite action was taken.
Olty Attorney reported thst the City Treasurer had received from the County Treasurer
a check for $82.26 that should have been paid over to the Water Board, on motion 0f
Councilman Shells the CS ty Treasurer was authorized to transfer Same to the Sec.of
of the Board Of Water Commissioners.
Olty Attorney reported that he had made a tentative settlement with attorney for
Bert Ogle 'n his damage case against the Olty,agreeing to settle for $1375 to be paid
in Installments at the rate of W150 per month without interest. On motion of Council—
man Shells this agreement me for settlement was approved.
On motion of Councilman Shells the oath of office of J.A.D.Abercromble as Deputy
City Clerk also as Deputy Clerk of the Muninipal Courts was ordered filed with the
City Treasurer,and the oaths of office of Estelle B.Bancroft,pauiine H.Neumeier and
Alice R.Murdook were ordered filed in the office o1' the pity Clerk.
A report and resolution from the Board of Education fixing the tax levy for school
purposes for the ensuing yegr at $75000 was presented and read and on motion of Council—
man Shells the levy was approved and the report and resolution ordered filed.
01ty Engler presented an assessment roll covering the expense of sprinkling streets
with water de.'3i'e embraced within the boundaries of sprinkling District No.14,upon being
real and there being no objectors thereto, it was,upon motion of 0ouncllman Shells
confirmed and established.
Bids for the furnishing of coal for city buildings for the season of 1935 and 1936
was openned and read as follows;
U.F.l ieaerer 3,97 per ton
Bluff City Lumber 00.8.95 n
Laurence .Lli:r,er a.00
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awarded to the Bluff City Lumber Coat 8.95 Per ton,the City to pay the cost of weighing. r4
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City Engineer presented W.F.A,projects explaining that the Works Progress Addminlst-
ration required that all projects submitted must be signed by the Mayor and the 01ty's
Fiscal Officer, On motion of Councilman Shells J.A.D.Abercromble was appointed as the
City's Fiscal Officer.
Projects providing for the work of screening gravel and crushing rock at C1ty's
gravel pit and for the Improvement of parks,playgrounds,boulevards and public grounds
was approved and on motion of- Councilman Shells the Mayor and and Fiscal Officer were
dtreeted to sign same as spcnsers. Project providing for the grading and Improving
of certain miscell.streets was withheld pending revision by the CityEngineer.
Resolution directing the payment of bills wason roll call,duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor.the meeting was adjourned.
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Deputy City Clerk
Council Chai„ber
Stlllwater,Mann,
August 3ot.h,1935.
Special Meeting.
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
A11 members present.
A resolution was presented and read autborizing the borrowing of money in the amount
of ;8500 for the General Fund,and repealing the resolution authorizing the borrowing
of money for the general fund in the amount of y33500 as passed by the Council on
August 15th,1935,and upon roll cull was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Ltnner,the meeting adjourned.
Attest
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Mayor.
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September 3nd,1935,
Regular Meeting.
All members ,r p.ent.
Meeting calla to order by president Merrill.
Minutes of the meetings held August 20th and 30th,read and approved.
A communication from the Board of hater CoLtm1ss10ners,addressed to the C1tY Council
calling attention to the fact that the City had not paid the water ;ante' for 1935
amounting to $5000. Action on this coimaunicatlon was defered and laid over to the
next meeting.
The applications of Orlie W.MOulton for pool,btlllard table and soft drink license
presented at. the last regular meeting was still unaccompanied by the required atC use
;ee,0a POtlen 01 s.anc11men ensile sold anullcstlnns Were redacted.
The euplicat.ions of George E.Bar?er to sell non—int^xlcating malt liquors both on ana
off premises sna for r. suss Y.l'msL hh presented to the Council at the last regular
meeting and which was laid over for investigation by the City Attorney and Chief of
Folios was,on motion of Councilman Shetls,granted when,and on condition that,such EUW
changes are made to the premises that they rill meet with all legal requirements.
Application o L.A.Berg and David Wolf for license to sell soft drlhKS at and in
connection with a drug store at. 201 S.Mamn Street,accompanied by the license fee of
$10 wes,On motion of Councilman T CYlor,granted.
Fire Chief McGann brought up the question of his department furnishing service at out
side ftres,flres outside the city limlts,especially in the Oak Fark territory. The OILY
Attorney was instructed to contact with officials of the Oak Park district and endeavor
to affect some agreement whereby the Flre Department would be compensated in some reason-
able amount for services In order to safeguard the men under the Workmen compensation
Act and any such agreement must be made optional with the Fire Chief to respond to any
particular call.
The City Engineer reported that he he revised W.P.A,project No.3 covering Miscel.
st^eet grading,curb and guttering etc,applylng for a larger sum of the Federal funds
for materials than was included in the project as originally presented and had signed
the application ss Fiscal Officer along with the signature of the Mayor and XII sub—
mitted same to the W.F.A.Adlnlnistratlon for approval.
Mrs F7.J.Lawrence appeared before the Council and complained very vehemently regarding
disturbances frequently created by certain parties on house boats docked on the shore
of the lake near her premises and in the vicinity of MCLeers boat liveri.and asked the
Council's as slstance in obtaining relief from these nuisances. The Chief of Police
stated that. this neighborhood was being patrolled daily and that of late condition
were very much better.thls was admitted by the complainant to be true,however the
City Attorney was instructed to confer with LR'.McLeer towards correcting conditions
complained of,and also to determine the necessary legal procedure In the avent these
nuisances were not abated.
Vs E.J.McOollum appeared before the Connell in behalf of the Northern Pacific Railway
Coto complain about cars parking along Water and E.MYrtle Streets opposite the Union
and freight depots,also on railway property between Myrtle and Chestnut Streets,and
greatly interfering with the .onpanY's tus1r ess in loading and unloading. In recognition
of the inconvenience complained of the Chief of Police was,upon motion of Councilman
L1nne;',lnstructed to provide and install "no parY.irig signs on E.Myrtle Street east of
Water Street and on Water Street north of E.Myrtle Street.
Resolution directing the payment of hills was,on roil call,duly adopted.
on motion of 0oui.oilhan Llnner,the meeting adjourned.
Attest u May
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Stillwater,Mfnn. Sep. 17th 1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present,except Councilman Sheila.
Minetes of meeting held Sep. 3 read and approved.
Agreement signed by the attorneys for Bertram 8. pole in the damage
suit vs the City,agreeing to make settlement for the sum $1375.00 was read
and on motion of Councilman Taylor the same was approved.
Order from Commissioner of Highways designa.tidg through highways in
Washington County was read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Linner,$500.00 was ordered appropriated to
the Stillwater Armory Board.
Report of City Clerk for the month of August read and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Taylor anC_amendement to an Ordinance
relative towllcensea for aovingepioture shows was planed on its first reading
and laid owes until the next regular meeting.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned.
Attest; !d
;dls
Mayor
Council Chamber
Stillwater,Minn. Oct. 1,1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by president Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
0n motion of Councilman Sheila Soft Drink licensee were granted to
0.. A. Kelm at No. 102 So. Main Street and to R. F. Kaiser at No. 229 E. Chestnut St
On motion of Councilman Sheila the beer licensee of G. A. Kelm were
transferred from 304 No. Main Street to 102 No. Main Street.
Communication fron Northwestern Hotel relative to street light and
bad condition of sidewalks was read and on motion of Councilman Linner the same
was referred to the City Engineer.
Action on an Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to licensing
of moving picture shows was deferred until next regular meeting.
On motion of Councilman Linner the Park Board was authorised to
employtEdward F. McKnight as watchman at the bathing beach at $25.00 per month
until further order of the Council.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned.
Attest" W�Gaer
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gayer
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Council Chamber
9tillwater,ginn. Oct. 15,1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill;
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Oct. 1,reed and approved.
Applications of John Callahan to sell Non -Intoxicating Malt liquors both
On and Off premises at No.117 E. Churchill Street were received and laid over
until neat regular meeting
On motion of Councilman Taylor a Soft Drink license was granted to
John Callahan at No. 117 E. Churchill Street.
On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses to Bell Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquors both •0n" and "Off" premises a license to sell Soft Drinks at No.304
No. Main Street were granted to Anton 9ohuelling
Report of City Clerk for the month of Sep. 1935 was read and ordered filed.
City Engineer reported that he had investigated the cdnditions on No. 2nd
street relative to installing a street light and the condition of the sidewalks,
and stated that he would not recommend installing a street light as requested,
and that he was repairing the sidewalks,
On motion of Councilman Linner the City Engineer was instructed to contact
the State
motionyofeCouncilmen Linner An t relative to putting
amending an "Ordinancens on l Street.
regulating licensee in the City of Stillwater"
twas
he chlaoeir pon its second n its secondorreading,
and read and amended section by section,
"shall this ordinals pass" and upon roll call it was duly adopted.
The Stillwater Auditorium Company offered to pay $50.00 license fee
for their two picture shows for the year 1935,and on motion of Councilman
Taylor the proposition was accepted.
On motion of Councilman Shells the City Treasurer was instructed to
invest the proceeds of the $50.00 Government Bond,now paid, belohgiJgcto1_the
Roklt•:8. Murdock Fund, in the U. S? Postal Savings.
On motion of Councilman Sheila the City Treasurer was instructed to
cancel the Local Improvement Assessment vs Block 8 of the Original City of
8t111watOnn. otionthe of property
the Cfrom ity Treasurer was annell for uthor! edk ses.
to
accept applications to pay the sprinkling assessments in three installments
up to the time of certifying the assessments to the County Auditor without
interest up to the time of making the application.
Resolution fixing tax levy for 1936 was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Linner the -Police signal at the Telephone
office was ordered changed at the expense of the City.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meetingr,adjourned to Wednesday morning
Oct. 16tb,1935A 9:30 A. M.
Attest; dix
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Council Chamber
Stillwater Minn, Oct. 16,1935 5 9:30 A.M.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrillp
A11 members present.
Resolution authorizing the borrowing of money in anticipation
of taxes levied for the year 1936 was presented and read and upon roll call it
was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjouned.
8�� Mayor
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atillwater,Minn. Nov. 5,1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meetings held Oct. 15 and 16 read and Approved.
Petition from the residents on South Sixth Street asking that the light
between Millard and Churchill streets be restored was read and on motion of
No. Second Linner the street betweenter of Commerdial Avegandat Mulberry street washt as well as treferred to
the CouRepent of Cityi Clerk forhthe month fnOctobertwas e nmeetingd report at next
ole to read and ordered filed.
The City Engineer reported that the State Highway Department � ry nothave
inclined to erect stopsignsonLaurel
theet Countil seid cil reguestreet the was degaanated as
an sad street so highway,eisuggested��fd
satd street so designated as an arterial highway ,and Cau^�-=ls.an Linner offered
a resolution covering said matter which was adopted by a vote of three to one,
Councilman Sheila voting in the negative.
Ob motion of Councilman Shells the City Treasurer was instructed to
deposit the $50.00 belonging to the Hollis R. burdock Fund in the Savings account
at the Cosmopolitan State Bank, of this City.
City Attorney reported that Wm. P. Nolan,Judge of the Municipal Court had
started nan action against
one frotithe Counctlto eandar back on motionlofyclaimed CouncilmanyShellsnthe
Caked tnr•
City Attorney was instructedLto defend the Citynin said action.
Proposition of Lyman Sutton to plow snow the coming winter at the same
rates as charged last winter was read and on motion of Councilman Taylor the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract for the doing of said work
and the proper officers of the City were instructed to sign the same on behalf
Application of H: A: Garber for a Junk Dealers license was readp and the City.
on
motion of Councilman Taylor the same was laid over until next meeting and
referred to the City Attorney.
On motion of Councilman Linner license top elllunon—intoxicatingrMs
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granted totJohnf Callahan�n" premises at No. 117
was reduOn motion of ced from $75,000 00 to Sheila the Taxoo as tt.for make th36e taxor the ratee134amillsd
in the City.
Gn motion of Councilman Taylor the assessment for grading Sixth Ave o.
ievted.egainst Lot 10 Blk. 1,of Churchill,Neleon & Slaughters Addition in 1891,
twas ordered cancelled.was duly
OnAcsolution
ofirectinCouncilman Taylotnmeetingladjourned. adopted.
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Council Chamber,
Stillwater,Minn.Nov. 19,1935
At a duly called meeting oftheCommiss,ohers war tners of he eySinkinga FundMheldlet
the City Hall on the 9th day t
and Councilmen Sheila and Sinner.
Councilman Sheilo offered the following preamble and resolution whit was
upon roll call duly adopted; 1936, 2000.0DoY the Refunding Bonds of
"Whereas on the first day of January
the City if aBakt anTrus January 1,1933,xi11 become due and payable at the
First Nationall Bank andd C
Trust Company of MS nn eapolis,togeth er with $1062.50
Whereas it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the
interest,and
payment and redemptionofsaid bonds together with the interest due on the whole
of said bond issue of 850,000.00 the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the
Therefore he it resolved by the same is inking ordered drawn
City of Stillwater,thet a warrant be made andreb bond issue
on the City Treasurer from the Sinking Fundof
tteepsaids$50f 0 .00 on end
and interest of said Cit nto^be used only `
paying off the said $2,.0_. bonds and 81062.50 interest due January 1,1936
as aforesaid.
On notion of Councilman Lipner meeting adjourned.
Attest; J"
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C67disst3flionerS of the
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Council Chamber
Stillwater,Hinc. Nov. 15,1555
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President 'Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Nov. 5,1535 read and approved.
petition signed by a number of residents in the vicinity rMcKueadandkonLakel on
asking the City to provide skating rinks on McEu�.icks Lake,
of Councilman Taylor the matter was referred t the City Engineer.
Communication from the League of Minnesota Municipalities enclosing a
bill for 340.00 dues ran read.Councilman Linner moved that the bill be allowed
and ordered paid. No second to motion.No action taken.
The matter of issuing e Junk Dealers license to H' A. Garber was taker. up
anthe CityuAttorney,afterawhicbc Councilman Taylor fmoved that the a the Chief nce was xofaby
Police
notify him to cease operating
tuntilonl heand had
ccomplied with the City Ordinance,
which motion was seconded,
On motion Councilman Linner a street light was ordered installed on
So. Sixth street between Churchill and 9illard Streets,also one on No Second
street in the vicinity of the Northwestern Hotel. purchase weather strips
On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to
for the windows at the City Hall.
The matter of permitting the Junior Chamber of Commerce to arrange for
setting Christmas trees neer of the edge of the walks on Main, Chestnut end
Myrtle streets was discussed and on motion of Councilman Linner the matter was
laid over until next meeting.
Chas Nekander reported that he had fallen on a slippery ;lice on Mulberry
street on Nov. 5tb and broken his arm and asked that the City reimburse him for
medical care of same,and on motion of Councilman Linner the matter was referred
to the City Attorney to investigate.
J. E. ravel applied
afterhlee nghtyob fdiscussion l the matter of engaging
hone to the gravel pit,andadopted.
men and Resoolution directing the payment toftbills twas dulyea. p
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber,
St111water,Minn. Dec. 3,1935
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting held Nov. 19, and minutes of meg of the
Commissioners of the Sinking Lund held on same date read and approved.
Communication from the Leag.e of Minnesota Municipalities read end
ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Sheils "Off —Sale" Liquor licenses were
granted to Joseph P. Eicbten,Oscar Ostrom,Cerl W. Meister,John M. Ertle and
George E. Burger. and bonds approved.
City Clerk reported that H. A. Garber had withdrawn -his application
for Junk DealersOnlmmotion of Councilman Linner the Junior Chamber of Commerce
was granted permission to put insets for cbrlstmas trees in the sidewalks along
Main,Chestnut and Myrtle Streets; at no cost t., the City.
Report of City Clern for tee month of NOV.,od tnderand epertsread thed
City Treasurer for the months of July, August, Sept d ictor was instructed to
ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Linner the City ° g
nave the holders for flags repaired. that
u. Howard h C. rea Department was present
to responds ton fires inathe community
sure arrangements for the Fire Dio:
surroundingathesnstruc e on motid to on of Ctain if ai boon Linner the h Chief of the could
mire
notabemplacedsonn then ,m eller firer trucks and boosterhetthepump costwofhsameewouldkbe.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was arn euly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Tay or meeting •.15
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Ye-ular Meeting;
Meeting: called to order by president Merrill;
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of meeting he'd Dec. 3rd read and aprroved.
On motion of Councilman. Gheilc the api,licents for license to sell
intoxicating liquors "On Premises" were granted permission to pay the license
fee in three installments as follows;
4200.00 on or before Dec. 30,1035, 4200.00 on or before April, 1
1936 and 4200.00 on or before July 1,193e.
On motion of Councilman Shells license to sell intoxicating liquors
"On Premises" were gtanted to Oscar Ostrom,Carl T. Melster,John M. Ertle,Harry
E. Barnholdt,end George E. Bunter, upon the payment of the first installment of
4200.00 and the bonds were approved.
Petition for a sewer in Sherburne Street was read,and on motion of
Councilman Shells the same was referred to the City Engineer to investigate and
report at next meeting;
On motion of Councilman Llnner the City Clerk was instructed to
drew a warrant for $50 A0 in favor of John McGuire end Geo, E. Erickson, his at-
torney to pay judgment vs F. B. Oestle rendered in the District Court.
The Chief of the Fire Department reported he had made an investiga-
tion relative to placirh a booster pump on the smaller fire engine,and
stated that it would cost approximately $250.00 and that it would not be feasible
and recommended that t new vehicle be secured at a cost of approximately $1400.00.
Mr. Herberg of the Fire Underwriters wee present end stated that
in his opinion it was not practible to attempt to place a booster pump on the
present fire engine,for the purpose of service at fires in the a untry district
but approved the suaaeation of the Fire Chief in getting a seperate apparatus
for that purpose.
The Board of Water Commissioners were present and requested that
the City pay the Water Board the a5000.00 claimed to be due from the City for
the year 1935,end it wan agreed to make arrangements to pay same after the
first of the year.
On motion of Councilman Shells the City Physician was instructed to
investigate the condition of Mrs. Louis Garaval_'a, a tuberculosis subject,and if
he deemed it proper have her sent to the State Sanatorium for treatment, the City
to share with the County in paying the expense,and that the City Attorney and
City Physician be instructed to formulate proper applications for the admission
of patients to the State Sanatorium .
Oh motion of Councilmen Sheils,the City Clerk end City Treasure::
were authorized to make the following transfer on the books of the City,viz;
Charge General Fund worth $3.14 and credit s- e to the Permanent
Improvement Fund,to balance the Permanent Improvement Fund.
Charge the Terminal Operating account with, 43018.73 and credit the
same to Stillwater diver Terminal account, to balance said Terminsl:rOpereting
account.
Charge the General Fund rith $207.47 and credit the Municipal Bend
account, to balance the Municipal Band account for 1235.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Tsylor meeting adjourned.
Attest;
City Clerk
Mayor
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