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Home My WebLink About1946-01-04 - 1946-12-11 CC MIN• 298 • Council '.ieeting held on 4th day of December, 1945. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 297) Resolution approving tax levy for school purposes for the year 1946 was read, and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution fixing tax levy for city purposes for the year 1946 was read, and was on r,11 call unanimously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten meeting adjourned. Attest ✓ Ciankal ty Clerk Mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, Minn. January 4, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting; Meeting called to order by President Erodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on the 4th day of December, 1945, read and approved. On motion of Councilman Linner, the following were granted Soft Drink Licenses for the year E1946 • Carlson Bros.,/ at second and Myrtle Streets at 203 South Main Street Warren J.dMuv at 229 East Chestnut Street Warren J. Murphy/ at 110 South Main Street -WaCNel✓ at 807 North Fourth Street Waltere Nelson" at 901 South Third Street 'George Robertson./at 132 South Main Street St. Croix Drug Co. at 224 South Main Street John M. yrtle✓ at 212 South Main Street Don Monty, at 628 Weat Olive Street Aloias Jesse/ at Second and Chestnut Streets nehr/ at 1112 Sixth Ave. SouthErnna Oehler/ at 227 South Main Street Milton BeA. Marlow/deauat 304 North Main Street Milton A.S.Meis at 112 North Main Street Clara .S. Meister/ at 215 North William Street LeRoy J. Schilling/ at 1101 North Owen Street Fred Pine at 515 North Owen Street Everett Sompsrn✓✓ at 1008 North Fourth Street RA. rlow./ at 517 North Owen Street R.A.A Marlow at 315 South Third Street Mrs. 0. andaLMiOlson/ nni✓ f at 317 South Main Street Robert lBurger at 101 North Owen Street Carlson and sson✓ Gat 901 South Fourth. Street Harry L. Weiss/ at Brown's Creek Inn James A. Gardener/ at 124 North Main Street MrMeier/ at 603 Weat Churchill Street Morso. J. Edwin Berglund at Union Depot Cafe Albert E. Ponettov ' at 313 East Chestnut Street Albert tlander✓ at 123 Weat Myrtle Street Margaret Rylandeat 308 East Chestnut Street Edward 3. Davidson/ Andy djlm at 231 East Myrtle Street at Central Hotel Iohn Janina/at 920 West Olive Street John Lustig ✓ James P. Thompson ✓ at 302-304 South Main Street On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a Jute Box License was granted to Clayton Meeds. • Herman Piper presented an application to the City Council, asking that the property on South Main Street described as follows: Lots 7,8 and 9 in block 1 in Churchill and Nelson addition be reclassified from Residential District to Industrial District. George and Elmer Carlson appeared before the Council request - cation for a�taxifservice, Cityrelative Attorneytheir statedmaking w uldiadvise themaaslicense making for- mal operatemal application and the Council would consider and act on such application on the 8th day of January, 1946 at 5:00 F.C. Continued on page 299 r e • 299 • Council MeetingOheldon 4thh, day ofZJa,uary, 1946. Westsqqffyy��enA Petition from property owners living on Laurel Street cone totservewtheireresp ctivesented to thomes; he nthlacil Amattsking ertwee referreda sewer be to the City Engineer. The annual report of the Chief of the Fire Department for the year, 1945, was read and ordered placed on file. The annual report of the Chief of the Police Department for the year, 1945, was read and ordered placed on file. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of November, 1945, was presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Twetten, was accepted and ordered filed. Reports of the City Clerk for the Months of November and December, 1945, were presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Twetten, were accepted and ordered filed. City Attorney reported that he had advised Father Sourlard that the Council was willing to convey the Strip of ground to the Church for the consideration of f1.00 and that Father Sourlard informed him that he as yet was unauthorized to accept the City's offer. City Engineer reported on the matter of installing addi- tional street lights as referred to him at the last regular meeting of the Council, he reported that the extra light on South Sixth Street be- tween Myrtle and Olive had been already provided and no additional light was necessary and the additional light specified on Third Street between Myrtle and Chestnut, an order had been given to the Northern States Power Co. to install. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk was author- ized and directed to advertise for bids for the official printing for the City for the year, 1946, bide to be returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 5th day of February, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Engineer was author- ized to make certain alterations effecting the Treasurers and Assessors office. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Chief of Police was instructed to 10 omotion ofe no uCouncilman ble gstarting Linner, the immediately. Chief of Police was instructed to provide the Maple Island Creamery with a no parking sign to be used at the approach to their scales in connection with their plant. City Clerk was instructed to arrange a meeting in conjunc- tion with the Stillwater Association for the purpose of working out an amicable solution with the merchants in regard to parking restrictions. Resolution granting spacial permit to use Certain Lands for industrial purposes was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution providing for the payments of special assessments on Sprinkling District Number 18 for 1945, in three installments was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution increasing the salary of the Judge of Concili- ation and Municipal Court was read directing athewpayment oll call unanimously billswas readAand adopted. was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned to the 8th day of January, 1946, at 5:00 P.M. Attest: J • � ✓ 1 City Clerk 300 • • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota January 6, 1946 5:00 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Council present. Meeting called for the purpose of considering the applica- tion of George and Elmer Carlson for Taxi -Cab license. Councilman Hagerty made a motion, seconded by Councilman Royoas, that a taxi cab license be granted to George and Elmer Carlson, Councilman Hagerty and Hoyoss voting in the affirmative; Councilman Twetten and Linner In the absence of the Mayor refrained from voting; The City Attorney ruled that the two not voting Is counted ao a negative vote, therefore, the motion did not carry. Consequently Councilman Hagerty with- drew his motion and suggested that the matter be tabled for further con- sideration at the adjourned meeting to be held January 11, 1946 at 4;00 P.M. when all members might be present. Application from Harold J. Gilker was read for a taxi cab license; On motion of Councilman Hagerty the application of Harold J. Gilker was also tabled for consideration at the same meeting. The City Clerk read a letter from the Stillwater School District Number 9 requesting that the Council appropriate to the Stillwater City School District the sum of ‘1220.73 which is the unexpended balance in the now defunct Recreation Fund of the City; Resolution authorizing the transfer of Recreation Funds to the Stillwater City School District was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyos:: meeting adjourned to Friday the llth, 1946 at 4:00 P.M. Mayor Attest: and* . /r I2`J City Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota January 11, 1946 4:00 Y.M. Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Council present. Meeting called to order to discuss parking regulations and also to take up licenses of Carlson Bros. and Harold J. Gilker to operate Taxi -Cabs. Representative group of the merchants met with the Council to express themselves in regards to double parking and parking time limita- tions; As a result of all opinions expressed it was decided to prohibit all double parking on downtown streets and as a means and aid to acquiring more parking apace for shoppers, it was decided to change the parking limits from two hours to one hour on downtown streets; and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to the Ordinance to that effect. Frank Shaffer, a member of the Park Board suggested the use of a strip of ground along the West side of Lowell Park between Chest- nut and Nelson Streets for all day parking. In order that this area would be suitable, extra space would have to be acquired by the removal of a hedge. This the Park Board would have to agree to; No action was taken by the Council --awaiting further action from the Park Board. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, seconded by Councilman Hoyoss, a taxi cab license was granted to George and Elmer Carlson on condition thatthey furnish sufficient proo" of responsibility by full compliance with the ordinance covering same and that portion of the street restricted for the use of their cabs shall be as designated by the Chief of Police. Council took up the application of Harold Gilker for taxi cab licenses and due to the uncertainty of the Councils authority to limit taxi cat licenses, it was decided to defer any action thereon pending an opinion from the Attorney General through the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Attest: y xa .on1 Il Oruo'u�� "" �\ City Clerk Mayor CI oriPa • • M • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota February 5, 1946 7:30 P.M. 301 • Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of Council present. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on the 4th day of Janaury, 1946 at 7:30 P.M., Minutes of regular adjourned meeting held mon tut eetingdhelda on theallthyday946 at of Januar0 ry,P.M., 1946 atd4:00utes P.M.of readeadjourned and approved. A letter from F.A. Raven dated January 14, 1946 with check enclosed in the amount of $561.54 was read and ordered placed on file. A letter from the Water Pollution Control Commission of the file and the contentsState ofwh1U:iwassota was referredread theend City Enginn eer for consultation with the Commission. Attorney General's opinion in regard to taxi cab busi- ness was read and placed on file. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the following were granted Cigarette Licenses for the Year 1946. James L. Gardner Mary Stenzel Public Provision Co. Hooley's South Hill Market Alois Jesse Inez Janilla Warren J. Murphy Monty's Confectionery St. Croix Drug Co. Ertle Bros. Robert & Minnie Burger Ernest A. Marlow *A & P Food Stores Milton Belideau Clara A.E. Meister Andy Sjoholm Alfred Plourde Bronson & Folsom Albert E. Ponath Zolldan Grocery Narum's Super Value Store James P. Thompson Jack Novetzke Grand Cafe Annex Grand Cafe Cash Trading Co. Rydeen & Holquist Elmer A. reeler Morris Crotto Harry B. Weiss Margaret Rylander Ray A. Thompson k R.A. Marlow Everett Sommers Carlson & Olson LeRoy J. Schilling Walter Nelson John Lustig Paul Bartlett Mrs. J. Edwin Berglund George Robertson Anna oehlar Luhman's Confectionery Harry G. Klelnechnitz Reed Cut Rate Drug *Elk's Lodge at Brown's Creek Inn at 234 East Hazel Street at 105 South Main Street at 902 South Fourth Street at Second and Chestnut Streets at Central Hotel at 229 East Chestnut Street at 212 South Main Street at 132 South Main Street at 224 South Main Street at 317 South Main Street at 237 South Main Street at 123 South Main Street at 304 North Main Street at 112 North Main Street at 308 East Chestnut Street at 207 East Chestnut Street at 202 East Chestnut Street at 313 East Chestnut Street at 211 South Main Street at 243 South Main Street at 302-304 South Main Street at 129 South Main Street at 231 East Myrtle Street at 106 South Main Street at 106 North Main Street at 120 North Main Street at 124 North Main. Street at Union Depot Cafe at 901 South Fourth Street at 123 West Myrtle Street at 1004 North Fourth Street at 517 North Owen Street at 515 North Owen Street at 101 North Owen Street at 215 North William Street at 807 North Fourth Street at 920 West Olive Street at 628 West Olive Street at 603 West Churchill Street at 910 South T7,ird Street at 1112 Sixth Avenue South at 315 South Third Street at 826 South Fourth Street at 131 South Main Street at 110 South Main Street On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a bowling Alley license was granted to Robert and Minnie Burger at 319 South Main Street (Four Alleys in Basement) Application of C. Hammy McIntyre to do the Auditing for the City red, On Councilman hLinner,ohis application was be done in the racceptedsandahe Motion was hired to do the work. Bids for the official printing for the City for the year 1946 were opened and read from the Evening Gazette and from the Stillwater. Post Messenger and on motion of Councilman Twetten, the bid of the Evening Gazette was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into the contract covering same. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the roller skating license granted to Pierre Fantini in October, 1945 and issued on October 2, 1945 was cancelled. (Continued on Page 302) • 1• r 302 Minutes for Regular Meeting held on F?bruery 5. 1946 Continued::page 3G1:: On motion of Councilman 1oyoss, seconded by Councilman Hagerty, a.TeXi cab license was granted to Harold J. Gilker on Condition that he furnish sufficient proof of responsibility by full compliance with the ordinance covering same and that portion of the street restricted for the uae of his cabs shall be as designated by the Chief of Police. Annual reports for the year ended December, 31, 1945 were presented from the water Department, Library and of Receipts and disbursements ty the City Treasurer and balances read; On motion of Councilman Hoyoss were accepted and ordered filed. The City Clerk presented his annual report for the fiscal year ended December,31, 1945, and on Motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for printing 500 copies of same in pamphlet form and one publication in the Newspaper, bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 5th day of March,.1946, at 7:30 P.M. The City Treasurer's Report for December, 1945 was present- ed and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Twetten was accepted and ordered filed. The City Engineer read his annual statistical report of Street Department activities for the fiscal Year ended December, 31, 1945, and on mo±hhenLof ibrary Board npresented Twetten wtheir as Ceannual pted and ordered filed. statistical repotd ecember , 1945 nd tionrbyfthetCouncil,lonemotione ofDCouncilm nlHagertyaafter orhe yar wasaccepted and ordered placed on file. The annual report for the fiscal year ended December,31, 1945, of the Fireman's Relief Trust Fund has been deferred to a latter meeting due to the death of Mr. Lemlcke. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the City Clerk made the first reading of an ordinance on Parking limitations. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the City Clerk made the first reading oonamotionnof Councilman Linner, theMVehicles. Cityn ordiance relative to Clerk was author- ized and directed to transfer 4200.00 from General Fund to Mayor's Con- tingent Fund. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk wau Author- ized and directed to make the following transfers: Sprinkling District # 14-1942 6.04 to •6.04 General Fund Sprinkling District # 14-1944 127.31 to 127.31 General Fund Sprinkling District # 14-1943 40.04 to 40.94 General Fund Sprinkling District # 15-1936 68.58 to 68.58 Sprinkling District # 15-1934 Sprinkling District # 17-1940 16.63 to 16.63 General Fund Sprinkling Diatrlct # 17-1941 44.04 to 44.04 General Fund Local Improvement # 34 5.06 to 5.06 General Fund Local Improvement # 39 11.78 to 11.78General Fund Local Improvement # 45 31.80 to 31.80 General Ford Local Improvement # 15 18.03 to 18.83 General Fund Local Improvement # 16 25.99 to 25.99 General Fund Local Improvement # 17 118.65 to 118.65 General Fund ,. 1 • • (Continued on Page 303) Minutes for Regular Meeting held on February 5, 1946, Contlnuedttpage 302tt 303 • • Local Improvement # 20 to General Fund Local Improvement # 29 to General Fund Local Improvement # 32 - to General Fund Local Improvement No record to General Fund 11.15 166.25 3.84 67.40 166.25 3.84 67.40 General Fund 553.07 to ' Sprinkling District # 18-1944 553.07 Difference between cost and assessment roll. Certain property owners living on North Owen Street North of Wilkin Street were present to discuss sewer possibilities for the neighborhood, but presented no request. Public Liability and property damage insurance policy covering the Carlson Bros. for their taxi line, which policy had been approved by the City Attorney was presented and after examina- tion by the Council, it was decided that the City Attorney contact the Carlson Bros. and inform them that the Council had taken ex- ception to the provision in their policy which limits their public liability to within a distance of 15 miles. Second reading of a resolution vacating part of East Hudson Street which had Its first reading on the 4th day of December, 1945, was on roll call unanimously adopted. City Clerk read a resolution Correcting Description of land in Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate. pased- July 3, 1945 published -July 6, 1945 which resolution was on roll call adopted. City Clerk read a resolution Correcting description of land in Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Rea]. Estate, passed - July 13, 1945 published -July 18, 1945 which resolution was on roll call unanimously adopted. City Clerk read a resolution authorizing the convey- ance of real estate which resolution was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution approving plans, specifications and an estimate of the probable expense for bituminous surfacing of streets and roadways in the City of Stillwater during the Year 1946 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Attest: City C rk �>re.�� Mayor • • 304 Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota February 19, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of Council present. Also present were George Bancroft, Leo Jewell, and C.E. Mcllrath of the Port Commission and Major Manger and George Lyons of the District Engineer's Office. Meeting called to consider evidence submitted at the public hearing held by the U.S. District Engineer's Office on Feb. 15, 1946 at the City Hall relative to the necessity for and the location of small boat harbor. Arguments were heard for and against the project. All were agreed as to ita desirability, but there was a diversity of opinion as to its actual location. Mr. Grubb and Mr. Baker, boat owners, spoke highly in . favor of establishing this harbor on the south end of the Stillwater River Terminal property which adjoins the property of Mrs. Elsie Lawrence and that of Emmet McLeer, who at the present time furnishes facilities x of tying up of boats. -7 On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Council approved lv the establishment of a small boat harbor and that the Port Commission with the assistance of the City Engineer gather the necessary data o \`/ upon which to make recommendations and a report for the Council's ' approval and to be presented to the U.S. District Engineer's Office. On motion of Councilman Hoyosa, Meeting adjourned. Attest:.trt x. l� /J /f.ow4xl v 1 City C erk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota February, 27, 1946 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF TIIE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND: At a duly called meeting of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund held at the City Hall on the 27th day of February, 1946, there were present Mayor Brodeen and Councilman Linner and Councilman Twetten. Councilman Twetten offered the following resolution; WHEREAS, on the first day of April, 1946, $6000.00 of the refunding bonds issued April, 1, 1941, will become due and payable at the First National Bank and Trust Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and First WHEREAS, it will be Necessary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the payment and redemrtion of•said bonds; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER that a warrant be made and the same is hereby ordered drawn on the first day of March, 1946, on the City Treasurer from the Sinking Fund of said City and to be used only for the purpose of redeeming and paying off the said $6000.00 of bonds due April, 1, 1946 as aforesaid and on roll call this resolution was unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Mayor Councilman Attest: 7,11 LAB++-' City Clllerk Councilman Commis Goner= of the Sinking Fund. 4 Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota March 5, 1946 7;30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 5th day of February, 1946, minutes of the meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fend held on the 27th day of February, 1946--read and approved. Minutes of the special meeting held on the 19th day of February, 1946, were ad Hagerty, the Council went onerecord d to e as being linafavor oftaosmall n of Councilman boat harbor, but were not in agreement as to where or how this harbor is to be established. A letter from the Department of Health in regard to a survey to be made of the sanitary facility needs for all comnnanities was read. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Taxation in regard to Assessor's School to be held on March 4,5, and 6, 1946, at the University of Minnesota, center for continuation study, was read and on motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to have Mr. Ranum, City Assessor, attend this school --his expenses to be paid by the City. A letter from Miss Donna Harshwas presented and read --she was applying for the job as life -guard at the bathing beach and on motion of Councilman Linner, consideration of the application was deferred. A letter was presented and read from G.M. Orr Engineer's Company offering engineering services and planning for sewage disposal plant. Bids on publishing the City Clerk's annual report for the year 1945 were opened and read from the Stillwater Gazette and from the Stillwater Post Messenger and on motion of Councilman Twetten, the bid of the Stillwater Gazette for this work was accepted. 1946, Report of the City Treasurer for the month of January, and reports of the City Clerk for the months of January and February, 1946, were presented and after examination by the Coracil, on motion of Councilman Twetten, were accepted and ordered filed. The City Clerk reported that he had talked with Harvey. C. McIntyre, public accountant, about the City Audit and stated that Mr. McIntyre had informed him that it would be impossible to get his audit report completed for this Council meeting, but that he had verified each item on the annual report and found it to be correct; on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the City Clerk was instructed to get a letter of verification from Mr. McIntyre and then publish his annual report. The City Clerk reported that the Municipal Finances Officer's School will be held on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of March, 1946; and on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to have the City Clerk attend this school --his expenses to be paid by the City. Contract with the Stillwater Evening Gazette for the official printing of the City during the year 1946, which contract was drawn up by the City Attorney, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman bliityeinsurance ppolicy roved aorderednd filed. of ElmerandGeorge Carlson for their taxicabs, which policy had been approved by the City Attorney, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner was accepted and ordered filed. The liability insurance policy of Harold Gilker for his y taxicabs, after examination byathed aCouncil,en von Motion ofed by the tAttorney, CouncilmanLinnerwas was and accepted and ordered filed. The Councilmen discussed the City's contract with Mr. Frank Raven for the operation of the Stillwater River Terminal Property; Unanimous dissatisfaction with Mr. Raven's operation of the past and present was ex- toereviewnthis contract finoview ofnterminating agertyhsame; e yand tthe e City y sAttorneyted was authorized to consult other attorneys if he finds it necessary. A report was received and read from the Stillwater Port ir s Cmmission i southrendwre lative Cityto the Terminalty's Property ng now under lease to Frank Raven. As a result of the information furnished in this report, no further action or the part of the Council towards the establishing of a small boat harbor was taken. The sanitary conditions at Pioneer Park was discussed and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the matter of providing sanitary sewer was referred to the City Engineer: The matter of garbage collection was again discussed and it was decided to call a meeting with Albert Anes to discuss ways and means of improving the collection of garbage throughObt the City --meeting set for March 6, 1946, at 4:30 P.Y. The City Engineer presented plans for the extension of sewers West of North Owen Street for the Council's consideration and approval. Hearing on bituminous street surfacing was adjourned to a later meeting to be called at the advice of the City Engineer. (Continued on Fags 306) 305 • • • • (Minutes of Regular Meeting hold March 5, 1946 at 7:30 p.m. Continued) City Engineer reported that he had conferred. with the Consultant Engineer for the Water Polution Control Commission relative to the City's position in ottaining approval for prospective sewer extensions and that he considers it necessary that the Council file with the Commission a resolution acknowledging the necesnity of sewage treatment in Stillwater and of giving assurance that preparations will be made for such treatment in the near future. Mr. Phil Homier, representing the American Legion, appeared before the Council requesting that the Council aid veterans in securing homes. Mr. John Harrigan appeared in behalf of his client, Walter Reichow, owner of certain lots in Block 6, 10, and 13 of McKinstrys and Seeleys first and second addition asking the City to quit claim to Walter Reichow that part of John Street adjacent to said blocks which was abandoned in 1888 in favor of extending Pine Street. The Chief of police called the Councilas attention to the matter of modifying the atop sign on South Third Street controlling traffic entering Chestnut Street as ordered by the Council at a previous meeting. The City Engineer advised the Council that he had conferred with the Highway Department regarding a change -in reference to this sign -and they will not agree to any modification what so ever - the sign to remain as a stop sign as a warning to all cars approaching Chestnut Street, which is Trunk Highway No. 96; on motion of Councilman Twetten, former action taken by the Council was rescinded. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Chief of the Fire Department was authorized to purchase boots and coats for use of .his firemen. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Chief of Police was authorized to charter a bus to transport the Stillwater School Police to the Shrine Circus to be held in St. Paul. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance relative to parking motor Vehicles, which had its first reading on February 5, 1946; it was read section by section and roll call after each section was unanimously adopted. The chair put the question shall this ordinance pass was unanimously adopted. A resolution was read approving plans for sewers West of North Owen Street in the West Maple Street District and on Roll Call was unanimously adopted. A resolution was read authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed to Walter Reichow for that portion of old John Street and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution was read setting forth the Councills position relative to the urgency of sewage treatment and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned. AttestJpyew p1 . /Jh-•'u*i,/ LLLL//// ��• City Clerk /4/41-d,...1/4/ Mayor • • • • J Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota March 8, 1946 4:30 P.M. 3071 • a • Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Council present. Meeting called for the purpose of discussing with Albert Anez, who has the contract for collection of garbage in the City of Stillwater, with the view of improving the service which for the past several months has been very unsatisfactory and nearly a complete breakdown. After hearing all the reasons given by Mr. Apes for not rendering a better service, it was decided that some fault on the part of the householders evidently existed and it was decided to extend Mr. Anez a further trial period and proceed to inform the residents of their obligation under the City Garbage Odrinance. Mr. Carl Muller, owner of property on North Second Street, suggested to the Council that the one hour parking zone be extended or. North Second Street from Commercial Avenue up to Mulberry Street; the Council took his suggestion under advisement. On motion of Councilman Linner, Meeting adjourned. Attest: ,LA w 1 t• IJ/la-wnJ w ll City Clerk • Mayor Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota -March 19, 1946 Special Meeting: 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Council present except Councilman Twetten. Meeting called for the purpose of considering end acting upon the seasons work of bituminous street surfacing and for considering applications for special permits to erect buildings and for the purpose of considering the sale of certain City owned property to veterans for home building. Applications from the Stillwater Sales Corporation represented by Milton Lindbloom and from Sheldon Smith for special permits to erect buildings on sites not conforming with zoning ordin- ance were read. On motion of Councilmen Hagerty, a special permit was granted to the Stillwater Sales Corporation to erect a public garage on the east 50 feet of Lots 11, 12, and 13 in Block 21 Original Town and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution covering the issuance of such permit to be read at the next regular meeting to be held on the second day of April, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Lipner, a special permit was granted to Sheldon Smith to erect a building for storage of trucks and farm machinery on the .west portion of Lots 4, 5, and 6 in Block 17 Original Town and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a reso- lution covering the issuance of such permit to be read at the next regular meeting to be held the second day of April, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. • Resolution was read and by roll call duly adopted determining to proceed with the work of bituminous surfacing of streets and roadways anddirecting the City Clerk to advertise for bids. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was, directed to advertise for bids for crushing gravel for the seasons needs, bids returnable at the next regular mePtin;_ to be held on the second day of April, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, Mark Barron, Andrew Madson, and Richard Nelson were appointed appraisers to place a fair value on Lots 1 to 8 inclusive all of Block 3 of Staples and May's addition, to be sold to veterans for hose bvildin: sites. Mr. McMillan representing the Ralph D. Thomas engineer- ing firm of Minneapolis was !resent to offer services for any con- templated future engineering service. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Attest: C)04-Ani pt: ;JT:.trw¢-AJ City Clerk Mayor 1 • 308 • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota April 2, 1946 7:30 i.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President 13rodeen. All members of Council present. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on the 5th day of March, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. --Minutes of the Special Meeting held on the bth dny of March, 1946 at 4:60 F.M. and Minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 19th day of March, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. rend and approved. A letter was read from C. Harvey McIntyre, Public Accountant, wherein he stated that he had made an audit of -the Clerk's and Treasurer's books and found them in proper shape. The appraisers appointed to appraise Lots 1 to 8 inclusive all of Block 3 of Staples and May's Addition filed their report with the Council. The value placed on said lots is 4,50.00 per lot. The following applications from veterans of World War II for lots 1 to 8 inclusive in Block 3 of Staples and May's Addition were read: Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Otto Mr. Edward A. Britt Mr. William J. Crowley, Jr. Mr. James H. Francis Mr. Robert E. Swanson After considerable discussion it was agreed that the Council meet on Wednesday, April, 3, 1946, and inspect the premises with a view of determining the best way to parcel the lots off to the various applicants. On motion of Councilman Linner, Licenses for the Sale of 3.2 Deer were granted to the following: Clara A.E. Meister for Morris D. Crotto for Robert & -Minnie Burgerfor E1k's Club for Alois Jesse for Ernest A. Marlow for Elmer A. Refer for "On & Off" Sale "On & Off" Sale "On & Off" Sale "On" Sale only "On & Off" Sale "On & Off".Sale "On &: Off" sale at 112 North Main St. at Union Depot Cafe at 317 South Main St. at 110 South Main St. et 154 South Second St. at 227 South in St. at 124 North Main St. The following applications were presented but on account of being in the residential district, were automatically laid over to the next regular meeting to be held on the 7th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M.: Harry B. Weiss for "On Off" Sale R.A. Marlow for "On & off" Sale Anna Gehlar for "On & Off" Sale Walter E. Kress for "On & off" Sale at 901 South Fourth St. at 517 North Owen St. at 1112 Sixth Avenue S. at 704 West wilkin St. On motion of Councilman iIoyoss, a soft dring license was granted to Walter E. Kress at 704 West wilkin Street. On motion of Councilmu:a Hagerty, a Cigarette license was zranted to Walter E. Kress at 704 West Wilkin Street. On motion of Councilman Twetten, George Coutsos was :-ranted a renewal for one year of his pop -corn wagon license. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, Isaac Gordon was granted a renewal for one year of his Junk Dealer's license. A letter from the Department of Health, State of Minnesota was read, acknowledging receipt of a resolution pertaining to the disposal of sewage in the City of Stillwater which was passed on the 5th day of March, 1946, and wherein they also stated that they will recommend to the Water Pollution Control Commission that favorable considerationbe given to the appro'al of a limited number of extensions to the sanitary sewer system which the City Engineer estimates will involve approximately forty connections. A letter from the Department of Taxation, State of Minnesota was read, in regard tc an instructional meeting of all the assessors of Washington Cainty to be held on the 12th day of April, 1946 at 10:00 O'clock in the forenoon and wherein they stated that by virtue of A 1945 amendment to the statutes, at least one :"ember of each local board of review is also required to be present et this meeting. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided that Dr. R.G. '.rodeen, Chairman of the roard of reviwe should attend this meeting. A letter from Robert Donahue, Caretaker of the City dump, requesting an increase in his salary was read. A letter from the Washington County Agricultural Society was read and referred to the City Attorney. A petition signed 'pry seven property owners was read asking for en inrrovement in second avenue, this ratter was referred to City Ingineer. (co:TI:ULD OD FAGS 309) F • • Minutes of Regular Meeting held on April 2, 1946-Continued from Page 308) 309 • • A petition with signatures of five property owners effected asking fax e sewer on 'i1lere street between Martha and Fverett Streets was reed and on Motion of Councilman Linner, was referred to the City Engineer for a report as soon as possible. Mr. Frank Shaffer, secretary of the 1 t4c Board, informed the Council that a certain utrip of ground along Lowell Park between Chestnut end Nelson Streets was available for parking purposes and that the Park Board would he willing to pay for the hauling of dirt and labor 1f' the City Engineer would supervise the work. On Motion of Councilman Twetten, the City Engineer was Instructed cooperate and work with the Park Board. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was Instructed to write a letter th_arkinm the Park Board for their offer and cooperation in developing this area for a parkin_ lot. _ A. letter from the Park Board referring to a letter from. Mre John ttuhr and neighbors was read --in this letter the Park Board recommended the removal or trimming of Trees on the South and Eest Terraces of Pioneer Park. Councilman Liner moved that the request be granted and the City Engineer was in- structed to do the necessary trimmin;p of trees. Reports of the City Treasurer for the Month of February, 1946, and the City Clerk for the Month of March, 1946, were presented and after examination ty the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted end ordered filed. Only one bid was received for the furnishing and applying road tar for the year, 1946,-this bid was submitted by the Toppers Company Inc., Tar and Chemical Division, which was opened and read. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, tine bid of the Koppers Company Inc. was accepted and the proper officers of the City were Authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. Only one bid was received for furnishing, crushing, screening, loading and trucking gravel -This bid was submitted by A.F. Lehrer and Son --which was opened and read. 0n motion of Councilman Twetten, the hid of A.P. Lehrer and Son was accepted and the groper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was authorized to make the followine transfer: witga General Fund 100.00 to Port Commission Fund 100.00 On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the City Clerk was authorized to make the following. transfer: Sprinkling District Mo. 15-1934 to General Fund 5.56 5.56 On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for New Garbage Contract -- which contract expires May, 2, 1946--bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 7th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 E.M. Hearing was held on Construction of sewer on Laurel and Maple streets west of Owen street and there was no one present to object to same. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for construction of this sewer? -bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 7th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. A resolution was read Granting Special Permit to Use Certain Lends for purposes not conforming to the so called Zoning Ordinance, which resolution was on roll call unanimously adopted.(Stillwater Sales Corporation) A resolution was read Granting Special Permit to Use Certair Lands for Purposes not conforming to the so called Zoning Ordinance, which resolution was on roll call unanimously adopted. (Sheldon F. Smith) A resolution was read determining to proceed with the construction of a sewer west of North Owens Street, wnich reso- lution was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution was read authorizing the conveyance of Neal _state, which resolution wes on roll cell unanimously adopted. (':welter E.. ueicb ow) A resolution was read fixing, salary far ce. reteker of City Cutup, which resolution was on roll c;.11 unanimously :.dopted. (Continued on Page 310) • • :.antes of Reuulnr Meeting held on April 2, 1940(Continued from page 309) A resolution was read appointing janitor of the City Hall and Fixing his selhry, which resolution was on rollcell unani- mously adopted. A resolution Directing the Payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Attest: oe i/ It'. an-Miaitki City Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota April 5, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President 3rodeen. A11 members of Council Iresent. Also present at this meeting were Mr. 8 Mrs. Ralph Otto; Edward A. Britt; Wm. J. Crowley, Jr.; James H. Francis; and Robert E. Swanson- applicants for lots owned by the City in Block 3 of Staples and May's Addition to the City of Stillwater and Mr. Krog of the Farmers end Merchants Bank and Mr. Madsen of the Washington County' Building and Loan Assoc- iation. Meeting called for the purpose of discussing with the applicants all the angles in connection with arrangements, clearing of Title and Loans of Lots in Block 3 of Staples and May's Addition. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to sell the lots in Block 3 of Staples and May's Addition to veterans of World War II at w25.cO Per lot --this price would not include the clearing of title by the City of Stillwater and upon payment of H25.00 per lot the City would furnish the purchaser a quit claim deed. 0n motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the grading of Block 3 of Staple's and May's Addition. On motion of Councilman Linner, Meeting adjourned. Mayor Attest: ,c law yr "' ..emu City Clerk • • • 311'' • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota May 7, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2d day of April, 1946, at 7:30 F.M. and minutes of the special meeting held on the 5th day of April, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. reed and approved. On motion of Councilman Twetten, licenses for the sale of 3.2 beer were' -granted on the second reading of the applications to the following: Harry B. Weiss for "On and Off" sale at 901 South Fourth St. R.A. Marlow for "On and Off" sale at 517 North Owen St. Anna Oehler for "0n and off" sale at 1112 Sixth Ave. S. Walter E. Kress for "On and Off" sale at 704 West WSlkin St. On Motion of Councilmen Linner, licenses for the sale of 3.2 oeer were granted to: Albert E. Ponath for "On and Off" sale at 313 East Chestnut St. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a cigarette leconse vas granted to: Patrick E. White at 605 Pleat Churchill Street On motion of Councilman Linner, a soft drink License was granted to: Patrick E. White at 603 'west Churchill Street Applications of Patrick E. White for "On and Off" sale of 3.2.beer were presented btt on account of being in the residential district were automatically laid over until the next regular meeting to he held on the 4th day of June, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. A petition signed n, nineteen property owners along. North First Street was read, asking the Council to grade and surface with tar or bituminous North First Street. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to hire a contractor and make every effort to c mplete-the job during the year 1946. Reports of the City Treasurer for the month of March, 1946, and the City Clerk for the month of npril, 1946, were presented and after examination by the Councilmen motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted and ordered filed. Only one bid was received for the collection of garbage in the City of Stillwater, the bid of Lloyd B. Anez was opened and read and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the bid of Lloyd B. Anez was officersoftherCityiweereear term at authorized andO.0perdirectedmtoonth and the enter into a per contract covering same. Bids on the construction of sewers on Laurel and Maple Streets west of Oven Street were opened and read from: I.J. Donnelly Construction Company --Total amount of Bid V1009.66 DeCraff Wolff --Total amount of Bid 0996.00 On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the bid of DeOraff Wolff was accepted on condition that the project would be completed by December 15, 1946, and the approval of plans by the 'state 'rater Pollution Control Commission. A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, in regard to the State Convention to be held in Brainerd on June 10, 11, 12, and 13, 1946, was read and it was decided that any of the City officials who wished to go, could attend and put in their bill for expense later. i?r. 5anr ah of the Fost Messenger appeared before the Council requesting a loadin- zone at his place of 'business on Commercial An nue. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, it was derided to furnish Mr. Hannah with no parking signs to be used when loading and unloading on Commercial Avenue. On motion of CouncilmanLinrer, it CityaTrdecided' ton cancel the present insurance -olicy covering 'nly the to be replaced i,/ a :sorry and securities policy (Broad Form) covering the City 'all. idr. Edward A. Britt, one of the applicants for City owned lots in *lock. 3 of .tnples and Ways dddition, appeared before the Council in e:'cre to tenrad1ni oI' these lots which the City agreed to do. The City Y sneer inforaec .t Britt thnt preliminary work had beer done ani work wonal penin µton the necessary equipment was available. (COA1l=LLD 0E. FAO' 312) 4 • • 312 • • rinutea of Pe, ul:x '.ec 6.n .. H May, 194G at 7:0 (t r o m paz,e 311. tn b lit. William fro, appeared before the Council in behalf of ihe 31111rater aolf Club. Mr. Krog stated that the rou7hs on the t'r, ;al. Course were in bad shape and that the Club Sid not have the C4 equipment to do the job end would like to have the City take care of the necessary work with a tractor and wader. This matter was referred to the City P.noineer. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Chief of Police was authorized to spend up to :,60.00 for School Police Picnic. A resolution ep;rol'in^ plans, specifications and esti- mate of the probable expense of relaying curbs, sidewalks and the makinc of general str,.et improvements, and fixing a time when the Council will meet to act in r=lation thereto, and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of such meeting was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution directing the payment of bills v.ao road and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned to May, 14, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Attest: I? Q ..a s.ar City C er Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota May 14, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present except Councilman Hagerty. An Attorney General's opinion in regard to the class of deed by which City property may be conveyed was read and ordered placed on file. Letter from the State of Minnesota, Fire Marshall Divi- sion in regard to eighteenth Annual Northwest Fire School to be held in St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of May, 1946, was read, and on motion of Councilman Rogow, it was decided that any of the firemen who wish to attend this school may do so and their expenses would be paid by the City. Letter from the Municipal Finance Officer's Association of the United States and Canada in regard to the Annual Conference to be held in Richmond Virginia, on June 10, 11, 12, and 13 was read. A letter from the Northern States Power Company announcing reduced electric rates was read and ordered placed on file. A copy of a summons (Walter E. Sawyer vs The City of Stillwater) which had been served on the City Clerk and referred to the City Attorney was presented and after examination by the Council was ordered placed on file. The following application from World War II Veterans for City owned lots were read.and ordered placed on files William L. Lentz Route f 2, Stillwater, Minnesota Ioyin A. Beyl 7004 S. Secoest nd Street, estillwater.Minnesotasote Roy 1. F. Gz Harold F. Glaser 1319 Yale Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota Charlie Burnett Bayport, Minnesota D.S. Parkhurst 810 S. Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota Application of Ray C. Grove for Drain Layer's License was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, a license was granted to Ray. C. Grove. Mayor Brodeen announced the reappointment of William Perlee to the Park Board and on motion of Councilman Linner, this appoint- ment was confirmed. Report of audit by C. Harvey McIntyre of the books and records of the City Clerk and City Treasurer for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1945, was read and on motion of Councilman Hoyoas, was accepted and ordered filed. Contract with A.F. Lehrer and Son for furnishing of gravel for the Year, 1946, which contract was drawn up by the City Attorney, was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner was approved and ordered filed. (CONTINUED ON PAGE N0. 313) • 313 • Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting held on Ms 14, 1946 at 7:60 P.N. (Continued from Page No. 512) Contract with Kopper's Company Inc. for sprinkling streets with tar, whioh contract was drawn up by the City Attorney was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. Liability insurance policies of Arthur J. Rivard for Taxi and Ambulance service were presented, these policies had been approved by the City Attorney and on motion of Councilman Linner, were approved and ordered filed. A renewal fire insurance policy covering the public bath house was presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was instructed to write,lettera to the German Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Baytown Township and the Village of Lake Elmo informing then that their Rural Fire Service Contracts have expired. Mr. Ralph Adkins appeared before the Council inquiring whether or not the City property on the east side of the St. Croix north of the highway, known as the Old Tourist Camp Site was for sale -no offer bein: made; after considerable discussion the Council was of the opinion that the matter should be taken up with the Park Board before coming to any decision. A resolution approving plans and specifications for the construction, reconstruction and improvement of trunk highways through the City of Stillwater was read by the City Engineer.and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution that the City of Stillwater will never permit or suffer, within the corporate limits and encroachment of any kind whatsoever, including curb gas pumps and gas stations, billboards, or whatever structures of any kind whatsoever upon the right of way of Trunk Highway Numbers 95, 96, and 45, was read and was on roll cell unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned. Attest: I <1hA'l,rtJ J City Clerk Mayor Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota --May 25, 1946--9:00 A.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by Vice President Linner. All members of Council present except President Brodeen. Meeting called for the purpose of considering and acting upon the distribution of coat for grading blocks of Staples and Mays addtltion and also in regard to clerk hire in the City Clerk's office due to increased court work. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided that the total coat of grading block J of Staples and Mays Addition should be evenly distributed against six Lots (Total Coat 6889.50--0.48.25 per lot.) It was decided that Myrtle Johnson be retained as clerk in the offices of City Clerk end Clerk of Municipal Court and that a resolution be presented at the next regular meeting fixing salary. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. Attest: 1i4 1 ? /2Jq,b J City Clerk Mayor • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota May 28, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting having been called to act on the proposed work of relaying curbs, sidewalks widening and making general street improvements in and along North and South Main Street between Nelson Street and Commercial Avenue on the east aide and between Nelson Alley and East Myrtle Street on the west side, in and along South Water Street on both sides, between East Chestnut and East Myrtle Streets, in and along East Chestnut Street on both sides, between the Northern Pacific Railway tracks and South Third Street in.and along South Third Street on both sides, between East Chestnut Street and Myrtle Street. No parties interested inthe mthelprojectuwere ect were present to to be heard and due to lack of quorum, B 1946 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota May 29, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Prodeen. All members of Council present except Councilman Hoyoss and Twetten. City Engineer real a resolution to proceed with the work on Local Improvement Number 48 and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be returnable on the 18th day of June, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. whll call unanimously adopted. ich motionuofoCouncilman n was on oLinner, Meeting adjourned. Attest: I GCity Clerk 'Mayor en b bla t17 • • • ill D • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota June 4, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 7th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. -Minutes of the Regular adjourned meeting held on the 14th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. -Minutes of the Special meet- ing held on the 25th day of May, 1946 at 9:00 A.M.-Minutes of the Special meeting held on the 28th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M.- and Minutes of the Special Adjourned meeting held on the 29th day of May, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. read and approved. Letter from the State of Minnesota, Water Pollution Control Commission approving plans submitted by the City for eight inch sanitary sewer extensions was read and ordered placed on file. _ Letter from the Stillwater City School District asking the Council to turn over to the Board of Education the balance in the Recreation Fund amounting to 4209.77 was read --on motion of Councilman Twetten, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution covering same to be read at the next regular meeting to be held on the 2nd day of July, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. A letter from the Stillwater City School District asking for the use of Staples field and Washington Park for play ground purposes for nine weeks during the summer and also that the City make some provision for keeping these letter fromcondition McGarryread Son Agencyordered informing thfile. e Council that the Workman's Compensation insurance for the City will expire man olrenew1, l946 thiswas read insurancend fornonetion of year withuthelR.W. Linner, it McGarry & Son Agency. An anonymous letter asking the Council for a springboard on the bottom deck of the diving tower was read. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, licenses for the sale of 3.2 beer were granted bn the second reading to: Patrick E. Whit On motion of Councilman Twetten, Olicenses 3 West hfor hStreet the salill of 3.2 beer were granted to: Milton Belideau for "On & Off" sale at 304 North Main Street The following applications for the sale of 3.2 beer were presented, but on account of being in the residential district were automatically laid over until the next regular meeting to be held on the 2nd cay of July, 1946 at 7:30 P.M: "". LeRoy A. Thompson North for "On & Off" sale at 1004NorthW illiam Street . Ray.Thompson Fourth Street Report of the City Treasurer for the month of April, 1946 was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Twetten, was accepted and ordered filed. Report of the City Clerk showing the budget as approved by the Council for 1946, disbursements to date, estimated dusbursements for over bandnce of year, estimated under budget for year and athe l lreason. Also sbursements oa summary r the rsheet imated allowing the annual plan as approved ,y the Council income plan from sources other than taxes, amount required from taxes, cash balance from previous year, total required from taxes, City financing provided, esti- mated balance December 31, 1946 and effect upon actual operations to April Motion30, 1946, was of Councilmanpresented Linner, wasdafter acceptedxandnation orderedy the Council on filed. Endorsement to be attached to policy number 0P699752 covering band stand was presented and on moti-t of Councilman Twetten, was approved and ordered filed. Contract with Defraff Wolff for construction of sewers on Laurel and Maple streets west of Owen street, which contract was drawn up by the City Attorney was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a sewer connection permit was granted to Harold Chatterton on Lots 11, 12, & 13 of Block # 3 Cooper's Addition to Stillwater. Insurance policy covering money and securities and other ,, property int he City Hall was presented and ordered filed. o,,,,,te., t —' Report of Audit by Harvey C. McIntyre, Public Accountant +It " of the books and records of the Carnegie Public Library was presented Ate'-1' and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, o" was eceepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was instructed to select and notify the judges who will serve at the primary election to be held on the 8th day of July, 1946. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, Mr. Crimmins, Manager of the Municipal Band was authorized to make the necessary repairs and replace- ments of band uniforms up to 4200.00. before thr Council requesting tin Mrs. Reuben Johnson appeared Y g certair street repairs on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets --On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided that the Council would inspect the street on June 7, t946 at 5:CO F.M. (CONTINUED ON PACE NO. 316) • 1 1 • • A • • • 316 yet Minutes of regular meeting -held on June 4, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. Cont'd from Page No. 315.. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to draw warrants on the City Treasurer in the gmount of 525.00 for each Municipalities Co ventlon tolbeawt held at Brainerdon Junehe Minnesota a 10,aLeague 11, 12, & 13, 1946. Resolution authorizing the employment of Clerk at City Hall was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the employment of a life guard and fixing her compensation was read and was on roll call unani- mously adorted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Attest: ( ems.-t�0.l��.utd //�� v / p.ty Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota June 18, 1946 7:30 P.Y. Special Meeting: Meeting. called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council W etingphaving been calledresent except forthew purpose of opening bide for the Main Streeet Project, to appoint Judges who will serve as election ludgeS for the Primary Election to be held on the 8th day of July, 1946, and to authorize the Chief of Police to hire and extra man during the vacation period. The following bids were received for relaying curbs and sidewalks and general street improvements: W.A. Patterson Co. & T.O. Teigen 28,798.36 J.H. Ganley Co. 29,893.77 On motion of Councilman Hagerty bids were tabled to give the City Engineer additional time to cnalize these proposals and a special meeting to be called by the Mayor at a later date. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the following were appointed judges of election to serve at the Primary Election to be held on the 8th day of July, 1946: FIRST WARD First Precinct Day Crew Second Precinct Louis Leyh S.R. Shannon N.A. Nelson Geo. H. Whalen Mra. Nellie S. Deragiach Ella A. Johnson Night Crew Mrs. Ann Collins Mrs. Frank Kraft Mra. Hazel Buckley SECOND WARD First Precinct Day Crew Mrs. Mrs. P.M. Jessie Charlsen Ruth L. Muller Ryan Night Crew *Hiss Laurenia Schroeder Mrs. Lillian B. Oernstein Leo Krenz Miss Antionette We Callan Mrs. George Simonet Miss Della Ahl Second precinct Pierre J. Fantini to take charge and appoint two judges and two clerks. Pierre J. Fantini to take charge and appoint two judges and two clerks. (CONT'D ON PAGE 4 317) s • ti7 NOM ter' ( • • • Minutes of Special Meeting -held on June 18, 1946 et 7:30 P.M. Cont'd. 317 7 THIRD First Precinct Day Mrs. Lena Janilla Mrs. Carrie Bergsten John W. Jackson WARD Crew Second Precinct Mrs. Florence N. Hall Mrs. Elphie Colombo Mrs. Grace Kenny Night Crew Ray Jenks William Schwalen Miss Nell Fredericksen Miss Bessie Mitchell Mrs. Ethel Norgren R.H. Doe On Motion of Councilman Lipner, Chief of Police, Oscar Anderson, was authorized to hire an extra man to fill in during vacation periods. On Motion of Councilman Hai-erty, meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk 1M-ineed-fril • Mayor P").Ve„A Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota June 28, 1946 8:00 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present except Councilman Hoyoss. Meeting called for the purpose of analyzing the cost involved in the bid of W.A.Patterson for curb and sidewalk con- struction which was the lowest bid received at a previous meeting held on June 18, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. and taking action on the awarding of a contract, -the cost involved in this bid was analyzed by the City Engineer and Councilmen:as a result thereof it was determined that said bid was too high and costs therefor against assessible property would be excessive. On motion of Councilman Lipner, all bids were rejected and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for new bids returnable on the 12th day of July, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. Attest: 4J7.AIZAJ P /J/(arust)..% City Clerk • • • • 318 • Council Chamber: 1946 7:30 P.M.Stillwater, Minnesota July 2, Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of held on the June, 1946, at 7;30 46, atm7 30 P.s M.,f he and andsminutesecial moft the special meet- ing day of June, th4d,t 8:00 ing held on the L26th ay etterdfrom fthen League ofa Minnesota MaMunicipalitiesped. and low proposed resolutions iqMunicipal Licenserfeesuor taxesl (3)s State0gasolinentrally collectedtaxes (2) Liquor tax exemption tion were. read and on motion of Councilmen Linner, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up resolutions covering same to be e9read at the next regular meeting to be held on the 6th day of Augu , 194d at 7:30 P.N. and the City Clerk was instructed to mail a copy t resolution to our state senator and representatives. Letter from the Governor's office in regard to the Gover- nor's Traffic Safety Conference to be held Friday, August 23, 1946, at Duluth was read. Letter from State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics was read. Letter from Edward F. McKnight in regard to an additions full time life guard at the bathing beach was read; on motion of Council- man Twetten, it was decided to hire a full time life guard for the balance of the 1946 season at 4100.00 per month. Letter from John E. Harrigan informing the Council that he hd beeno e Cityato fiver veterans andgsuggesting that tthe hCity vsolde lots equested toquitethetitle on the South 70 feet of Lots 6, 7, and 6 of Block 3 in Staples and May'se Addition. On motion of Councilman Twetten, itowat s 3deciddedptosed to quandit title on the South 70 feet of Lots 6, 7, and Addition. The following application for sale of 3.2 beer was presented but on account of being in the residential district was automatically laid over until the next regular meeting to be held on the 6th day of August, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. 123 West Myrtle t Margaret Eylander "On and Off" Sale at of Councilman Linner, acigarette licensewas On motion granted to Lawrence motionwof Councilman 15 EHoyoss,st sanStreet. soft drink license was granted to Lawrence C. Swanson at 315 East Chestnut Street. On motion of Councilman Twetten, licenses for the sale of 3.2 beer were granted on the second reading of the applications to the following: LeRoy J. Schilling for "Onn and Off" Sale at 215 and Off" Sale at 100411NorthNFourth StSt. Ray A. Thompson Report of the City Treasurer for the month of May, 1 , h of nted and aftertexaminationybyClthe Council, erk for the montmotion uof� Councilman 1946eLinner, were accepted end ordered filed. Workman's Compensation Policy --approved bythcCity AttornAttorney- was presented and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was approved filed. Liability Insurance Policy, cove:ing the 1935 International z tor pickup --approved by the City Attorney --was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. Contract with Lloyd Anez for garbage removal, which contract was drawn upbyapproved Attorney rwasfpresented and on ration of Council- man Hoyosa, was Mayor Brodeen announced the re-epponntment of Mrs. W.R. Humphrey, Miss Jessie Mulvey and Mrs. Joseph Rosell to a three-yearterm on the Library Board and on motion of Councilman Linner, appoint- ments were confirmed. Mayor Brodeen announced the re -appointment of A.A. Kle n- schnitz to a three-year term on the Water Board and on motion of Council- man Linner, this appointment was confirmed. Mayor Brodeen announced the appointment of Anton Harlan Anderson to the Police Force and on motion of Councilman Twetten,thls appointment was confirmed. :ranted On motion of Councilman Ha,erty, a sewer permit was to Emil F. Hammer. West Y of Lot 3, West i of 50 feet of South i of Lot 2--Block No. 9 Carli and ochulenber;gs Addition. On motim of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was authorized anldirected to advertise for bids far one d tons, re or less, srintTcoal,bids to bereturnableat thenextagularmeetingto be C P.a. held on the 6thRepoortf ofAudit byust, 4Farvey7 C. McIntyre, public Accountant, of the books and records of the :dater [apartment, was presented and after examination by the ;ouncil, .on motion of Councilman. Twetten, was accepted and orderet filed. (Continued on Page 319) oss • • J • 319 • Minutes of Regular Meeting -held on July 2, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. Cont'd. Resolution =ranting special permit to use certain lends for purposes not conforming to the so-called zoning ordinance, wms read and was on roll Resolution iauthorizing mously gt the (transfer ofCaton H. dfunds rfro s tie Recreation Fund to the Stillwater City School District, was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. (W203.02) Resolution directing the payment of Pills was reed and was on roll cell unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman tanner, meeting adjourned. Attest: 2`u Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota July 10, 1946 1:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting called to canvass the vote of the Frimary Election held on July 8, 1946, and to fix the hourly pay of Judges and Clerks of election. The Council canvassed the vote of the Primary Election held on July 6, 1946, being only for Mayor with the following result: Edward C. 'Carlson 1094 votes 94 votes R.G. B.•odeen Leonard (Len) Johnson 530 0 votes Jerome Roloff 3 votes R.E. Nelson Richard Eckelsen 1 vote On motion of Councilman Lipner, R.G. Brodeen and Edward C. Carlson were declared nosinated and their names will be on the ballot et the General Election to be held on November 5, 1946. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the hourly pay of Judges and 81erks of on motionof election ?councilman Hoyoss, pert q.60 Hoyoss,meeting adjourned. Mayor Attest: /%1� .A J ce,.City Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota July 12, 1946 7:30 F,..1 re,. L Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Meeting called for the purpose of opening bids for relaying curbs end sidewalks and the making of general street improve- ments in the downtown area. Only one bid we.r received --the hid of A.S. Lehrer and Son --which was opened and read -the total amount of this bid was 426,784.40. After condiderable dissuasion by the Council, it was decided that the cost involved in this bid was too high. Councilman Linner made a motion to reject the bid of A.S. Lehrer and Son and advertise for new bids early next spring. This motion was duly seconded by Councilman Hoyoss and on roll call vote, Councilman Hoyoss, Linnet and Twetten were in favor of this motion end Councilman Ha,*erty Opposed. On ".lotion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned. Mayor F t tes t: Y✓tt-^"" -- dity Clerk w w • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota July 15, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting Called to order by President ➢rodeen. All Members of the Council present. Meeting having been called to adjust wages and salaries of City Employees. After considerable discussion the following adjustments were agreed upon: Street Department S.62 Per hour for 54 hour week Two weeks vacation pay 54 hour sick leave per year Time and one-half over 9 hrs. per day 4.75 per hour for extra men $1.00 per hour for foreman 61.65 per hour for .Extra trucks and drivers Caretaker -Pioneer Park e112.50 per month Above adjustments effective es of July 16, 1946--Reaclution covering same to be read at the next re„ular meeting to be held on the 6th day of August, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Mayor iikAZJ 2a ) City Clerk • • 321 • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota August 6, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of July, 1946, at 7:30 P.M.; minutes of the special meetln; held on the 10th day of July, 1946, at 1;30 F.M.; minutes of the special meeting held on the 12th day of July, 1946 at 7:30 P.M.; and minutes of the special meeting held on the 15th day of July, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. read and approved. Letter from the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company informing the Council that Insurance policy PUB-A-70078 issued to Harold Bilker was 'cancelled as of July 23, 1946. (Taxicab) Letter from John E. Harrigan in regard to an On Sale Liquor License for Inez Janilla at the Central Hotel was read and on motion of Councilman Linner was ordered placed on file. Letter from Robert Donahue, caretaker at the City Dump, asking the Council for an increase in salary, was read. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to defer action and his request to be considered at a future meeting. Letter from Ralph D. Thomas and Associated, Inc. was read and on motion of Councilman Linner, was ordered placed on file. Letter from State of Minnesota, Department of Aero- nautics, was read and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, was ordered placed on file. A petition asking the Councilto install an additional street light on Greeley Street between Rice and Mulberry was presented. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to defer action and to be considered along with other street light requests at a future meeting. On motion of Councilman Linner, Oscar L. Anderson, Chief of Police, was appointed to act as a delegate at the Governor's Safety Council to be held at Duluth on August 23, 1946. On Motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a 3.2 beer license was granted te: _ . in. .."'' ro. Margaret Rylander for On & Off Sale at 123 West Myrtle Street On motion of Councilman Linter, a cigarette license was granted to: C.H. Felix at 413 South Greeley Street On motion of Councilman Hoyoss,a soft drink license was granted to: C.H. Felix at 413 South Greeley Street On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a cigarette license was granted to: R.F. Kaiser at 221 South Main Street On :notion of Councilman Hagerty, a pool table license was granted to: R.F. Kaiser at 221 South Main Street Q9 tables 0,1 85.00 per table) On motion of Councilman. Linner, a 3.2 beer license was granted to: Inez Janilia for On & Off Sale at Central Hotel Reports of the City Treasurer for the month of June,1946, and City Clerk for the month of July, 1946, were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner were accepted and ordered Med. The City Clerk reported on the disbursements for the first six months of 1946 as follows: City Hall 644.15 over budget Fire Department 383.31 " police Department 251.38 Salaries 75.00 Health Department 240.19 " Legal Publication 49.95 " " Fuel 234.84 " Official Bonds 10.00 " Bathing Beach 118.87 " Auditing A Report 10.00 " Local Improvements 235.60 " Miscellaneous 66.91 " Bids on coal for t:.e City for the season of 1946 ani 1B47 were opened and read from: 1'2.10 per ton ,:onsolidated Lumber Company S12.10 per ton" John J. Kilty Company 12.03 per ton Lawrence W. Linner On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to buy one half of the requirements from the John J. Kilty Company and one half frog Iawrence W. Liner --that is 50 tons more or less from each and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into contracts cover- ing same. Comprehensive general Liability Insurance Policy --- No. CGL 287903, issued b;; the American Automobile Insurance Company, covering the City's public Liability risk, which policy had been approved by the City Attorney was presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to accept this policy. (Premium amounting to 049.49 for one year) (cort'd on Pa._e 322) • 4 322 • { Minutes of Regular Meeting held on August 6, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. Cont'd from Page 321. Report of Audit of the Stillwater ityspresented,Sools Hard arvey C. McIntyre for the fiscal year ended July 1, e946 after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Twetten was accepted anc ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linnet, the Chief of Police, was instructed to contact Edward MCEnight, caretaker at the bathing beach and infom him that due alling off of beach there isrno further needt for hane fadditional Life t Guard-atce the -her services will terminate August 15, 1946. A petition was presented by the Secretary of the Stillwater Association requesting that the Council take immediate action to widen and imrove Chestnut and A�MyrtleP Streets. Aularge ddelegation of business that part of Water men eet between men and tax payers were also present speaking .in favor of this project. After ton widennand improveiWaternStreetnbetweennCh�nutn iand rMyrtle , it aStdes cided of eets this year. Tax payers living on South Sixth, South Seventh, and king e tart surface thee aboveementioned rstreets sduring hthe oyear ito grade and 1946. On motion of Councilman Hagerty,the City Engineer was instructed to hire men and equipment necessary to grade and ndrtar r4Eorth First, South Sixth, and South Seventh6. Streetsdeg Y eet of the Fire and Police Departments were present asking the Council for an increase in salary. After some discussion it was decided to meet with A resolution one Centrally collected taxesAugust 9, 4as suggested 6 at 7:00 P.M. ted roll by the League of Minnesota Miciplitiesbe waslread oandrwasaon senatorscall unanimously adopted --a copy of same and representatives. Resolution on Liquor License Fees as taxes as suggested by the League of Minnesota Municipalities was read and was on roll call Resolution on State Gasoline tax exemption as suggested unanimously adopted. by the League of Minnesota Municipalities was read and was on roll call Resolution on Life Guard at unanimously adopted. Beach and Fixing Bathing her compensation ly adopted. Resolutifldwages and salarieswas on roll call uofnCity sEmployees was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution on Dr. C.E. Benson was read and was on roll on caretaker at Lowell call unanimously adopted. was read and was eoniroll call unanimously adoptedYark and Extra Labor Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously ymotionuof On Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. Mayor Attest: erg y • • • 1 • —, • 323 `r. • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota August 9, 1946 7:00 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Meeting called for the purpose of adjusting salaries of City EMployees. On motion of Councilman Linner duly seconded by Council- man Twetten the following adjustments were agreed upon and a resolution covering some to be read at the next regular Council meeting to be held on the 3rd day of September, 1946. Fire Department Chief 220.00 per month Assistant Chief 180.00 per month Captain 180.00 per month Firemen 170.00 per month Above adjustments retroactive to July 15, 1946. Police Department Chief 220.00 per month Night Captain 180.00 per month Patrolmen 170.00 per month Above adjustments retroactive to July 15, 1946. City Officials City Engineer City Clerk Effective -August 1, 1946. Attest: 280.00 per month 225.00 per month On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Y am- 1314-0.•a,J City C erk Mayor • 324 • 4 Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota Septembel 3, 1946 7:30 i.m. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by Prenider.t nrodeen. All members of the Council. present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 1946, et 7:30 F.M.; and minutes of the Special meting held an the 9th day of August, 1946, at 7:00 P.M. reed and approved. Letter from the Office of Price Administration, 226 W. Jackson Boulevard, Coicago 6, Illinois, was read informing the Council that the Office of Price Administration no longer has need for space at 131 South "rater Street, Stillwater, Minnesota, and will vacate these premises es of September 60, 1946. Letter from League of Minnesota Municipalities and schedule of League Regional Meetings was read. On motion of Councilman Eoyoss, a Junk Dealer's License was granted to: Leo Klein at 220 East Mulberry Street On motion of Councilman Twetten, a Bowling Alley License was granted to: Robert & Minnie Burger at 319 South Main Street (Four Alleys ---Main Floor--425.00) Reports of the City Treasurer for the month. of July, 1946, and City Clerk for the month of August, 1946, were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted and ordered filed. Contracts with Lawrence T. Linner end John J. Kilty Company for coal for the City for the season of 1946 end 1947, which contracts were drawn up by the City Attorney were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner were approved and ordered filed. Liebllity and Collision insurance policy 4 AR91539 issued by the Anchor Casualty Company of St. Paul, Minnesota, cover- ing the police car was presented. This policy had been.epproved by the City Attorney and after examination by the Council,an motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. Insurance policy 4 A03323 issued by the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of St. Paul, Minnesota, covering the 1936 Studebaker fire truck for fire, lightening, and transporta- tion was presented. This policy had been approved by the City Attorney and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the following salary adjustments were agreed upon and a resolution covering same to be(,,.A read at the next regular meeting to be held on the 1st day of beg%mber, 1946, at 7:30 P.M.: City Attorney 0.70.00 per month Caretaker at City Dump 100.00 per month Mr. and 'Mrs. Walter Reichow appeared before the Council seeking information in regard to barb wire fences within the City limits; after considerable discussion by the Council, the matter was referred to the City Engineer. Presidentrodeen named Councilman Hagerty and Linner to meet with Mr. Gallagher of the !orthern States lower Company, along with the Mayor in regard to the street lighting system. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Chief of Police was L structed to carry Donna Harsh on the payroll through £eptember,l, 1946. On motion of Councilman 'Twetten, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on the old snow plow owned by the City. On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was derided to install a street light on Greeley Street between Mulberry and Rice. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for a table and chuirs to be used in the Council Chambers. Aidsu re,uypable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 1st day of er, 1946, at 7:30 F...i. Resolution fixing salaries of City Employees was read and was on roll callunanimously adopted. Besolution directir.._ the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, :meeting adjourned. Attest: IF eit ) C ty "lurk ayOr tio b Yaw]. • • • • • 325 Council Chamber:I vc ;;ti1)water, :�:innesota sertember 6, 1946 4:30f.M. Cpe c is l Me c t is g: Meeting called to order by }resident 8rodeen. All members of the Council present except Councilmen Hoyoss and ;'v.etten. ieeting havin. been called for the purpose of appoint - in= an actin: City Treasurer, due to ;irs. Nordstrom's illness and to take the necessary steps to carry on the business in the Treasurer's office. On motion of Councilman Linger, the City Clerk was instructed to contact the Diebold Lock and Safe Company and have them send a men to open the Treasurer's vault. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was instructed to contact C. Harvey ;icintyre and have the books and records in the Treasurer's office audited es soon as possible. A resolution appointing an acting City 'Treasurer was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Ha-_erty, meeting adjourned. Attest: . ntorLni R. Qti_ev'''vJ v 1 City Clerk Mayor Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota September 26, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, duly seconded by Councilman Linner, it was dedided to consolidate the offices of the uti pCity assedlatkthednextyreasuer and regularrmeetingato belheld oncovering 1stsame be day of October, 1946 at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Linner and duly seconded by Councilman Hagerty, the following salary adjustments were agreed upon and a resolution covering same to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the lst day of October, 1946, at 7:30 P.M: Myrtle I.E. Johnson, Deputy City Clerk--4100.00 rer month effective October 1, 1946, and Lester R. Brower --to receive 415.00 per month from the Board of Water Commissioners. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk Mayor Proof read • • 326 • 40: Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota October 1, 1946 7:30 P.F. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President crodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of September, 1946, at 7:30 F.M.; minutes of the special meeting held on the 6th day of September, 1946, at 4:30 P.M.; and minutes of the special meeting held on the 26th day of September, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. reed and approved. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, Mr. Fritz Ulrich, Boy Scout leader, was granted permission to use the voting room in the City Hall for Scout meetings. A copyy of a resolution from the Stillwater City School District requesting 0114,000.00 as a tax levy for school purposes for the coming year was read. On motion of Councilman Lipner, it was decided to table this matter and to be considered at the Budget meeting in November. Health officers' Lockup inspection report was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was accepted and ordered filed. City Treasurer's report for the month of August, 1946, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Hopes, was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a soft drink license was granted to: Ray L. Schmoeckel at 233 South Main Street On Sale Liquor Surety Bond between the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the City of Stillwater, which bond had been approved by the City Attorney was presented, and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, was approved and ordered filed. Bonds covering Lester R. Brower, as City Treasurer, and Myrtle I.E. Johnson, as Deputy City Clerk, which bonds had been approved by the City Attorney, were presented and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, were approved and ordered filed. Report of Audit, by Harvey C. McIntyre, Public Accountant, of the books and records of the City ary 1, to September 10, 1946,waspresented and aonroffice moti nofCouncilman nLinner,1846 was accepted and ordered filed. Mr. M.H. Bastian, Municipal Band Leader, appeared before the Council and made the following suggestions for the Council's consideration: 1. Install lights around band stand. 2. Concession stand at Pioneer Park. 3. Additional Benches around band stand. 4. City pay each band member 4,1.00 per concert. 5. Increase in band leader's salary. Coucil er to be and thenCitydClerkdto , wastable this instructedtoconsider thisnup at requestalater when preparing the budget for 1947. on motion of Councilman Hagerty, John R. Colombo, Fire Chief, was authorized to purchase 100 feet of booster line hose. The City Engineer presented his assessment rolls for Bitum- inous Street Surfacing (Elm Street) and Local Improvement Number 47 (Maple Street Sewer) and the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise the notice of hearing to be held on same at the next regular meeting to be held on the 6th day of November, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. on motion of Councilman Lipner, the following persons were appointed judges of Election to serve at the General Election to be held on the 5th day of November, 1946. First Ward First Precinct Day Crew Seccondharecinct LoelsLeyon Miss Antionette McCallan✓ N.A.N.. Nellie 0 { Mrs. Ella A. Johnson,'Alb. Nellie B. allotiJud✓ Mrs. Lena T. Kreimer- ✓ Albert Taylor -Ballot Judge/ Ballot Judge Night Crew Mrs. Ann Collins ✓ +. Mrs. Florence Utecht✓ Mrs. Hazel Buckley., Second Ward First precinct Day Crew Mrs. Jessie Charlsen. Mrs. Ruth L. Muller,/ P.R. Ryan., Mrs. Genevieve Fattersone-Bsllot judger Miss Femicha Anderson - Miss Laurenia Schroeder,: Leo Krenz Fight Crew . Mrs. George Simonet r Miss Della AhlV George Whalen. Second precinct Pierre J. Fantini--to take charge and appoint,/ two judges, two clerks, and ballot judge Pierre J. :'antini--to take charge and appoint"' two judges & two clerks CA PCI [17 • (Continued on Page 327) 327 • • Third Ward First Precinct Day Crew Mrs. Lena Janilla/ Mrs. Carrie Bergsten / John W. Jackson Mrs. Hulda Larson -Ballot Judge ✓ Night Crew Ray Jenks / William Schwalen ✓ Miss Nell Fredericksen ✓ Second Precinct Mrs. Florence Hall✓ Mrs. Grace Kenny ✓ Miss Alice Lane ✓ Mrs. ithel Norgren-Ballot Judge ✓ Miss Bessie Mitchell' William Moritz e R.H. Doe . Resolution fixing salary of the City Attorney was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution fixing salary of caretaker of the City Dump was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution pertaining to the offices of City Treasurer and City Clerk, was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution upon the death of Mrs. Margaret B. Nordstrom was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Noyoss, meeting adjourned. 'Mayor Attest: (if ll1uJ /2 /J/[Alaitu City Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota October 15, 1946 5:00 P.Y. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. A Resolution Permiting the Rerouting of Twin City Motor Bus Company Buses was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned. Attest:•a.l y Clerk Mayor • • • • 328 • • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota November 6, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on the 1st day of October, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. and Minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 15th day of October, 1946, at 5:00 P.M. read and approved. A letter and report from the State of Minnesota, Department of Health covering an investigation of pollution of American Legion Memorial Bathing Beach were presented and on Motion of Councilman Hoyoss, were laid on table to be taken up at the December meeting. Letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Aero- nautics in regard to informal hearing on the Minneapolis -St. Paul Metro- politan Airports Commission was read. Letter from Carnegie Public Library Board requesting an increase of $1000.00 for the year 1947 was read and on motion of Council- man Linner, it was decided to table this matter to be considered at the Budget meeting in December. Letter from Norman H. Nitzkowski in regard to Mid -Continent Gas Transmission Company hearing before the Federal Power Commission was referred to the City Attorney. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Railroad and Ware- house Commission approving the application of the Twin City Motor Bus Company for a change in route authorized h5 the City Council was read. A letter from Don Cafferty, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was read in which he stated that this organization had purchased 4800.00 worth of Christmas street lighting equipment and asked the Council to repair the anchors and cables which is City equipment. After some discussion President Brodeen named Councilman Hagerty, Linner and City engineer Abercrombie as a committee to investigate and make the necessary repairs. Insurance Policy Number A-2766064 issued by the American Automobile Insurance Company, covering the 1945 model two -ton Dodge Dump truck which policy had been approved by the City Attorney was presented and on Motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, a cigarette License was granted to Walter P. Stene at 501 North First Street.(Washington County Co-op Assoc.) On motion of Councilman Linner, licenses for ten (10) pinball machines and five (5) music machines were granted to Leo Jewell. On notion of Councilman Linner, licenses for ten (10) pinball machines and twelve (12) mucic machines were granted to K.H. Ferguson Company. 0n motion of councilman Linner, it was decided that the owners of the pinball and music machines must file a report with the City Clerk giving location of each machine. Application from Stillwater -Minneapolis Bus Company in regard to change in route was presented and on Motion of Councilman Hagerty was approved and ordered filed. Application from St. Croix Bus Company, in regarf to change in route was presented and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was approved and ordered filed. Report of the City -Assessor for the year 1346 was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, was accepted and ordered filed. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of September, 1946, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was accepted and ordered filed. 0n motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the assessment rolls for bituminous street surfacing (Elm Street) and Local Improvement No. 47 (Maple Street Sewer) were confirmed and established. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Zephyr Bus Company in re card to rerouting their buses in the City of Stillwater. On motion of Councilman Harorty, the City Engineer was instructed to make the necessary changes to get the Maximum street lighting on the corner of Water and Myrtle Streets. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk was lratructed to notify the Northern States Power Company to disconnect the meter in the 0.F.A. offices located in the Lumber Exchange '.uilding. On "lotion of Councilman Linner, Osc+r L. ' nderson was appointed Chief of Police. ' .i-- On notion of Councilman He-erty, GI. easeaent from the Northern pacific Railway Company to the Cit>, of Otillwater accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to have same recorded. On motion of Councilman Fa-er y, the tAttor ney vas instructed to write a letter to the 2oard of Cater Conbissioncro in regard to 'City Trecsurer's Salary. Resolution proii in,_ for t - payment of Lpeci 1 Assessments in ten installments levied a-e n..t reel e t.te heretit d, to delreq the cost and expense of Ritutinous nurfeclnr of certain strecto (k1m) was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. C,NTISCLL 01. }A.CE h0. 329 now • • • 329'' . Minutes of regular mcetlrg held on November 1, 1946 continued from Pane 328 • Resolution providing: for the payment of special assessments in ten installments levied against reel estate benefited, to defray the cost and expense of Local Improvement Number 47 (Maple Strect newer) was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution approving the substitution of securities (Cosmopolitan State Sank) was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read end was on roll call unanimously adopted. Returns of election held. on November, 5, 1946, were canvassed ry the Council resulting as follows: For Mayor: R.O. Brodeen received. 1490 votes; Edward-C. Carlson received 1540 votes;and,6 scattering votes. For Councilmen: H.W. Linear received 2573 votes; Elmer C. Twetten received 2606 votes; and, 2/scattering votes. For School Directors: Matt C. Hooley aeceived 2591 votes; John E. Slaughter received 2592 votes; Lois M. Tolen received 2590 votes; r— and,31 scattering votes �r1N� On motion of Councilman Hagerty, Edward C, Carlson was L..! declared/Mayor. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, E.W. Linner and Elmer C. Twetten were declared elected Councilmen. On motion of Councilman Linner, Matt C. Hooley, John E. Slaughter, and Lois M. Tolen were declared elected School. Directors. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned1r0 NI•a•'.n f.a.. a6, /4%. Attest: Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota November, 22, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special LQeeting, Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. Also present were Robert Peters and Milton Linbloom. Meeting called for the purpose of discussing illass i.g the river terminal lease. On motion of Councilman Twetten and duly seconded by Councilman Hoyoss, it was decided that the City of Stillwater enter into a river terminal lease with the St. Croix Barge Terminal Company and the proper officers of the City were authorized to sign the said lease when said Company has been duly incorporated under the Minnesota laws. On motion of Councilman Hagerty meeting adjourned. Attest /'7i .0I'�V 1`" (J/t-•t`W+l city Clerk 1 • • ,-. • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota November, 26, 1936 7:00 P.M. LIINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND. At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held on the 26th day of November, 1946, at 7:00 P.N., there were present Mayor Brodeen, Councilman Linner and Twetten. Councilman Twetten offered the following resolution; Whereas, on the first day of January, 1947 , „;4000.00 of the refunding bonds of the City of Stillwater, dated January, 1st 1933, will become due and payable at the first National Bank and Trust Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, together with `05.00 interest, and Whereas it will be necesaary for the City of Stillwater to provide for the payment and redemption of said bonds, together with the interest due on the balance of said bond issue of w50,000.00; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER that a warrant be made and the same is hereby ordered drawn on the City Treasurer frc :1 the sinking Rind of said 50,000.00 Bond Issue and interest of said City to be used only for the purpose of redeeming and paying off the said 54000.00 of Bonds and 05.00 interest due January, 1, 1947 as aforesaid and on roll call it was unaminously adopted. On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned. '(d,,• Llm uounc fl • Councilman Commissioners o the Sinking Fund • 1 at • 331 • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota November 26, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council Present. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on the 8th day of November, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. and Minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 22nd day of November, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. read and approved. On motion of Councilman Linner, the following were granted "Off Sale" liquor licenses for the year 1947, subject to the approval of the liquor Control Commissioner, James P. Thompson at 302-304 South Main Street Leo M. Weckwerth at 235 East Chestnut Street Urban C. Berg at 402 South Main Street R.G. & Minnie Burger at 317 South Main Street Clayton H. Maeda at 118 East Chestnut Street John M. Pirtle at 224 South Main Street Edward J. Davidson at 231 East Myrtle Street Clara A.!. Meister at 112 North Main Street On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Off Sale liquor license application of Elmer Beier was tabled to be considered with other new applications for liquor licensee. The Council then took up the matter of the budget for the City for the year, 1947, and went over it carefully, item for item and the following budget was agreed on and the resolution covering Same to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the 3rd day of December, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Lipner, duly seconded by Councilman Twetten, the budget for 1947 was approved as follows: Disbursements Fire Department $ 20,696.00k Police Department 18,664.00" Municipal Court 2,875.00✓ Salaries 9,900.00' Assessor 3,115.00v Street Department 23,165.00v Health Department 5,495.00' Bathing Beach 1,495.00' City Hall 1,405.00✓ Jail 40.00' Audit & Printing 150.00: Hoard of Equalization 220.00' Compensation Insurance -City Officials 35.00' Fuel 1,400.00✓ Hydrant Repair 150.00' Legal Publications 375.00✓ Official Honda 128.751 Street Lights 9,800.00v Stationery & Postage 150.00✓ Dog Tags 17.00✓ Care of Flags 30.00' Engineer Supplies & Telephone 150.00✓ Damages 100•00� Public Liability Insurance 950.001. Miscellaneous 1,000.00•✓ Whiteway Repair 250.00✓ Convention Expense 175.00'✓ Supplies -City Attorney 10.00✓ Engineer Assistance 500.000/ Street Equipment Fund 2,000.00v= Bituminous Street Work (City Share) 3,000.00i Port Commission Fund 100.00✓ Mayor's Contingent Fund 200.001 Local Improvements (City Share) 5,000.00 $112,740.75 Sinking Fund Park Fund Band Fund Library Fund $ 6,000.00 ✓ 1,600.001 1,755.00✓ 7,500.00 16,85E.00 Total Budget -Disbursements for City $129,595.75 (Continued -Page 332) • 63 332 Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting held on November 26, 1946, Continued from Page No. 331. * * * * * 72 * * * * Receipts-1947 BudgetCl 1,055.00v Beer Licenses 573.00V Cigarette Licenses 150.00" Conciliation Court 800.00' Dog Licenses 2,00.00✓ Municipal Court 100.00 Show Licenses 390.00✓ Soft Drink Licenses 4,500.001 Liquor Licenses 500.00✓ Pin Ball Machine Licenses 110.00✓ Music Machine Licenses 250.00✓ Refund -Compensation Insurance 250.00✓ Rural Fire Service 55.00' Taxi -Cab Licenses 45.00✓ Bowling Alley Licenses 25.00 ✓ Soelea License 75.001 Repair Work 10.00✓ Dance Permits 10.00' Junk Dealers Licenses 25.00" Pop Corn Wagon License 2,5550.00✓ 0.00✓ Damages County Appropriation 45.00✓ Pool Table License 75.00 Miscellaneous $15,273.00 Budget 1947-Receipts Total Net Budget -City 1947 114,322.75 97,467.75 6,000.00 1,600.00 1,755.00 7,500.00 General Fund Sinking Fund Park Fund Band Fund Library Fund The Council agreed to approve a school budget in the amount nof extlregularmeetti the held onlution e ther3rd dayto be ofDecember,dat 1946,he at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Linrer, the City engineer was instructs d to erect signs which would prohibit parking cars on lot between Bus Depot and Lumbernnge Council ing. on motion ofman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Attest: "l a l r ' yer Council Chamber: Stillwatery. Minnesota November 29, 1946 5:00 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of Milton except Councilmen and yoss. Also present were Ltndbloom ndMr. & Robert Peters. Resolution Authorising the Leasing of the so-called River Terminal POn motionaofrCouncilman Ltnner,ead and on roll lmeeting adjourned.l was unanimously adopted. Attest [• Clerk ayor • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota, December 3, 1946 7:30 P.M. 333 • • Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Bradeen. All members of the Council present. Also present was Mayor elect Edward C. Carlson. Minutes of the meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking RFund egularlAdjourned2meeting held on then 26th6dayt of November,m19468s at of e 7:30 P.M.; and minutes of the Special Metati.:g held on the 29th day of November, 1946, at 5:00 P.M. read and approved. A letter from League of Minnesota Municipalities in regard to legislative conference which will be held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Lowry Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota, was read. The K.E. Ferguson Company submitted a list giving the location of each pin ball and music machine in the City of Stillwater. Leo Jewell submitted a list giving the location of each pin ball and music machine in the City of Stillwater. Application from Zephyr Lines Incorporated in regard to rerouting their buses in the City of Stillwater was read, and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the withi27tsignatures requesting aion was approved and dfiled.ered street Alight on the corner of North and Everett Streets was presented. On mbtion of Councilman Linnet it was decided that the Council would make a general street light inspection in the near future. Application of James L. Gardner for "Off and On" Sale of 3.2 beer was presented„but on account of being in the residential district was automatically laid over to the next regular meeting to be held on January 7, 1947, at 7:30 P.M. On motion of Councilman Linner, "On Sale" Liquor Licenses for the year 1947 were granted to the following at a fee of $1350.00 per year, which may be paid in two installments, if the applicant so desires; first installment of $675.00 due on or before December 31, 1946, and second installment of $675.00 due on or before June 29, 1947, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up en ordinance covering same: R.G. &-Minnie Burger at 317 South. Main Street James P. Thompson at 302-304 South Main Street John M. Ertle at 224 South Main Street Edward J. Davidson at 231 East Myrtle Street Clara A.E. Meister at 112 North Main Street On motion of Councilman Linner, "On Sale" Liquor Licenses w=. for the year, 1947, were grented to the following subject to the payment of the fee of $100.00 on or before Decembeer 31t 31,0 South. Main Street Eag'e Lodge at 203 South Main Street Eagles Lodge American Legion Club at 103 South Third Street On motion of Councilman Twetten, a Theatre License was granted to the Auditorium Company for one year at $50.00. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a Taxi -cab license was granted to George and Elmer Carlson for one year at $5.00 per cab. On motion of Councilman Linner, a Taxi -cab license was granted to Arthur J. Rivard for one year at $5.00 per cab. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a public scales license was granted to Thomas P rt of the W. t CityJr. for Treasurera forr the Lmonth00. of October, 1946, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Twetten was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, Mayor Brodeen's appoint- ment of Fred A. ed. On mots noofthCouncilmane Police oLinner, Myrtlerce was mI.E. Johnson was appointed Deputy Clerk of Municipal and Conciliation Court. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Chief of Police was instructed to provide a loading zone for the Goggin Candy Company. Resolution approving tax levy for school purposes for the Year, 1947, was read, and ed. Resolution fixings on roll lunanimously e tax levy forCitypurposaafort the l Year, 1947, was esolutionwdirectingllunanimously thepaymentofsibillsadopted. was Rread and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Twetten, meeting adjourned to the 6th day of December, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. Attest: ( u' P r"h . 'en'.a.J l e/City Clerk Mayor • • • • Ia • • 334 0 Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota, December 6, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present except Councilman Hoyoss. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Clerk made the first reading of an Ordinance Regulating the Sale bf Intoxicating Liquor repealing inconsistent ordinances and providing a penalty for the violation thereof. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned to December 11, 1946, at 4:00 F.M. Attest: us.,II{nT�7 atan tAJ Ci y Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota, Dedember 11, 1946 4:00 P.M. Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. A11 members of the Council present. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was authorized - and directed to advertise for 500 feet of hose according to the Fire Chiefs specifications. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment was authorized to purchase rubber coats, nozzles, gas masks and other incidentals. Resolution on the :B90,000. refunding bond issue was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. Attest: � aitirusa-J ,_ / ity Clerk Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota, December 17, 1946 7:30 P.M. Special Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Brodeen. All members of the Council present except Councilman Y,oyoss. Meeting called for the purpose of considering the purchase of a Tractor Loader. After some discussion, on motion of Cou.roilman Hagerty, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bias on a Tractor LoLoader:::biday,1946, returnable e at3the.next regular meeting to be held on the 7th y M. 0n motion of Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. Attest: ' J _) /2 •"ttar-waou City Clerk Mayor Oat • • • •