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Home My WebLink About1948-01-05 - 1948-12-27 CC MIN• 378 • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota January 5, 1948 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the adjourned meeting held on the llth day of Decmber, 1947 at 7:oo P.M. and minutes of the adjourned meeting held on the 22nd day of Dece:nber, 1947 at 7:30 p.m. read and approved. On motion of Councilman Twetten the following were granted soft drink licenses for the year 1948: -LeRoy J. Schilling at Connolly Shoe Company "Ovitt J. Wrangham at 231-233 N. Second Street -Norris Crotto at Athletic Field -Fred Mechelke at 620 West Olive Street -Kenneth Johnson at Pop Corn Wagon -Bud Chatterton at 204 North Main Street -Anton Waldner at 628 West Olive Street -Enlisted Men's Club at Armory -Albert E. Ponath 313 East Chestnut Street -Eagles Club at 101 South Main Street -Ernest A. Harlow at 227 South Main Street -Roy L. Schmoeckel at 233 South Main Street -Robert & Minnie Burger at 317 South Main Street -James A• Thompson at 302-304 5. Main Street -John M. Ertle at 224 South Main Street -Don Monty at 212 South Main Street -Warren J. Murphy at 229 East Chestnut St. -Inez Janilla at Central Hotel -Carlson Bros. at Second & Myrtle Sta. •Lawrence G. Swanson at 315 E. Chestnut Street -Harry B. Weiss at 901 South Fourth Street -Clara A. E. Meister at 112 North Main Street -Elmer A. Refer at 124 North Main Street -James L. Gardner at Brown's Creek Inn •Edward J. Davidson at 231 East Myrtle Street -Margaret Rylander at 123 West Myrtle Street -Elk's Club at 110 South Main Street -R. A. Thompson at 1008 North Fourth Street -Walter Nelson 807 North Fourth Street -Morris Crotto at Depot Cafe -Milton Belideau at 304 North Main Street -Carlson & Olson at 101 North Owen Street -Everett Sommers at 515 North Owen Street .7Jalter E. Kress at 704 West Wilkin Street -C. H. Felix at 413 South Greeley Street -LeRoy J. Schilling at 215 North William Street -Patrick E. White at 603 West Churchill Street -George Roiertson at 901 South Third Street -Anna Gehlar at 1112 Sixth Avenue South -Mrs. 0. A. Luhman at 315 South Third Street e I. A. Bergen at 239 South Main Street Application signed by Jaises J. Rutten, Roy F. Barron and Rosalie M. Barron for an "off Sale" liquor license was presented ana on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to defer action at tnis time to be considered at the special meeting to be held on the 15th day of Januar^-, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss a music machine license was granted to the K. H. Ferguson Co. for one year at 0.0.00. Machine located at the St. Croix Sandwich Shop. Ovitt J. Wrangham appeared before the Council in regard to his application for an "off sale" liquor license, this matter had been pending for some time, On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to put the matter to a vote, roll call was then taken with the following results: Councilmen Hagerty, Hoyoss, Linner and President Carlson voting against and Councilman Twetten voting in favor of granting this license. The annual report of the Chief of Fire Department for the year 1947 was presented and on motion of Councilman Hagerty was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Twetten the City- Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the official printing for the City for the year 1946, bids returnable at the next regular meeting Lo he reld on the 3rd day of February, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. On ration of Councilman Hagerty the City Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bias for printing the annual report one publication in the newspaper and 500 copies of same in pamphlet form, bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 3rd day of February, 194d at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilman Linner, Harvey C. Mclnt-vre was hired to audit the books and records that are 1 o be audited during the year 194o of the 'Water Department, Librar;, School District and City. (Continued on page 379) • • • Insurance pokey number 10466 issued by the Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Company covering the election booths against fire and extended coverage vas presented, this policy had been approved by the City Attorney, and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss was accepted and ordered filed. Fr. William Merritt appeared before the Council in regard to the local street assessment against his property in the amount of S503.60. Mr. Merritt explained it would be impossible for. him to make the required payments as set up by the Council. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss it was decided to spread the payments over a six year period as follows: first payment of $100.00 due in July, 1948, second payment of 3100.00 due In July, 1949, third payment of $100 due July, 1950, fourth payment of $100.00 due in July, 1951, fifth payment cf $100.00 due July, 1952, and balrnce due In July, 1953. A petition with 32 signatures of property owners affected asking for tarvia on 5th street from Churchill to Orleans Street was presented. on motion of Councilman Linner this matter was referred to the City Engineer for action during the 1948 season. Clerk reported that it would cost the City about w5.00 per meter for the change over from 1 penny 1 nickel ty^e to 1 penny 2 contact �Mr. fGla scoeand inform r some chim ithat on hthe e lCouncil would exrerk was instructed o ect this change over without additional cost. Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on old snow plow owned by the City, bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 3rd day of February, 1948 at 7:30 P. 1.1. Mr. Rivard appeared before the Council in regard to charges made by the City for space rectal. On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to postpone action until the neat regular meeting to be held on February 3, 19:8 at 7:30 p.m. I4r. Rivard also stated that one of the taxi companies was us.ng cars that were not licensed cabs or covered by the required insurance. On motion of Councilman Hagerty it was decided to install a street light at about where First and Juniper streets intersect. A group of property owners living on Stillwater Avenue, St. Croix Avenue, and East Sycamore Street appeared before the Council complaining about their street assessments and asking the Council for additional time to pay these assessments. The Council informed the property owners that if it was possible to do so some arrange- ments would be made to grant them additional time to make these payments. On motion of Councilman Linner the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for required amount of hose for the Fire Department) bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on February 3, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss it was decided that the tenants living in the City owned house would have to pay all water bills in the future. Resolution fixing salary of the Deputy City Clerk was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution fixing salary of the Deputy City Treasurer was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution fixing salary of the City Assessor was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to ray outstanding certificates of indebtedness was read ar4 was on roll call unani- mously adopted. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Co',ntiitan Hoyoss fleeting adjourned to January 15, 194o at 7:50 P. M. Attest: City Clerk • • • • 380 • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota January 15, 1948 7:30 P. M. Regular Adjourned fleeting: Meeting called to order by Vice President Hagerty. All members of the Council present except President Carlson. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 5th day of January, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. read and approved. On motion of Councilman Linner an "Off Sale" liquor license was granted to James J. Rutten at 235 East Chestnut Street. On motion of Councilman Twetten the Clerk was instructed to re- fund 4150.00 to Leo Weckwerth, this amount had been paid by Mr.' Weckwerth for his "Off Sale" liquor license for the year 194o. A letter from the State liquor Control Commissioner in regard to the Ertle Bros. 'Off Sale" 1'quor liainse was read, and on motion of Councilman Twetten the Chie' of Police was instructed to investi- gate the premises referred to in the letter. On motion of Councilman Linner a soft drink License was granted to James J. Rutten at 235 East Chestnut Street. On motion of Councilman Linner a cigarette license was granted to James J. Rutten at 235 Esst ChesThut Street. On motion of Councilman Linner an "off Sale" 3.2 beer license was granted to Janes J. Rutten at 235 last Chestnut Street. Clerk reported that Mr. Glasser" had made an offer to install now 1948 model parking meters throughout the City free of charge and would install two hour meters on Clive and Second Streets and Commerciab Avenue charging the City the difference in price between the one hour and two hour type. Letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities in regard to Minnesota Traffic Engineering Conference to be held at the center for continuation study on the campus on January 26, 27, and 28, 1948 was read and on motion of Councilman Linner the City Engineer and the Chief of Police were authorized to attend this conference expenses to be paid by the City. Letter from the County Auditor informing the Council chat a meet- ing for the purpose of discussing assessments will be held on the 19th day of January, 1948, at the Court HSuse was read. Application from Robert Donahue, caretaker of the City dump, re- questing an Increase in salary was read and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss it was decided to defer action to be considered at a later date. On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to sell the old bath house at Lilly Lake to Fritz Ulrich for 410.00 with the understanding that he w111 do a thorough clean up job. On motion of Councilman Linner, Earl Vitalis was authorized to hire boys to take care of fires in the warming houses at Lhe skating rinks and to act as watchmen. On motion of Councilman Linner the Clerk was instructed to con- tact Lyle Cran and instruct him to work with the Recreation Committee and keep Mcyusick rink flooded properly. On motion of Councilmen Haverty meeting adjourned. X:gedadti Mayor J /l Attest: 3-4-1DCi--, �J Il City Gcr 1 • 381 • • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 3, 1946 5:30 P. M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular adjourned meeting held on the 15th day of January, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. read and approved. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss cigarette licenses were granted to the following: +1. A. Bergen at 243 South Main Street 9Grand Cafe Annex at 231 East Myrtle Street aGrand Cafe at 106 South Main Street 4Walter Nelson at 807 North Fourth Street ,Roy A. Thompson at 1004 North Fourth Street ,Walter E. Kress at 704 West Wilkin Street .Everett Sommers at 515 North Owen Street Carlson & Olson at 101 North Owen Street .LeRoy J. Schilling at 215 North William Street re. H. Felix at 413 South Greeley Street .Patrick E. White at 603 West Churchill Street . Harry G. Kleinschnitz at 826 South Fourth Street ♦ George Robertson at 901 South Third Street +Anna Gehlar at 1112 Sixth Avenue South .Luhman's Confectionery ct 315 South Third Street 'Margaret Rylander at 123 lest Myrtle Street Elmer A. Reior at 124 North Main Street .-Cash Trading Company at 106 North Main Street /Clara A. E. Meister at 112 North Main Street .#Rydeen & Holquist at 120 North Main Street -IHooley's South Hill Mkt. at 920 South Fourth Street +Public Provision Company at 105 South Main Street -IE1k's Lodge at 110 South Main Street tJack Nevetzke at 129 South Main Street /Harry 3. Weiss at 901 South Fourth Street kJJ:orris Crotto at Depot Cafe / Lawrence Swanson at315 East Chestnut Street d Ertle Bros. at 224 South Main Street • Albert E. Ponaah at 313 East Chestnut Street . Zolldan. Grocery at 211 South Main Street :R. F. Kaiser at 221 South Main Street s Ernest A. Marlow at 237 South Main Street .Robert & Minnie Burger at 317 South Main Street 1 .James P. Thompson at 302-304 South Main St. iMonty's Confectionery at 212 South Main Street (Warren J. Murphy at 229 East Chestnut Street .+Alfred Plourde at 207 East Chestnut Street .Inez Janilla at Central Hotel :Bronson & Folsom Co. at 202 last Chestnut Street . Reed's Cut Rate Drug at 131 South Main Street +Narum's Super Valu Store at 123 South :Lain Street ,Milton Belideau at 304 North Main Street +Washington Co. Co-op Assn. at 501 North Main Street ,Mary ::tenzel at 234 East Hazel Street .James L. Gardner at Brown's Creek Inn ..American Legion Club at 103 South Third Street iSt. Croix Drug Co. 102 South Main Street ,Anton Waldner at 628 West Olive Street .Fred Mechelke at 920 'West Olive Street 4-Fraternal Order of Eagles at 101 South Main Street On motion of Councilman Linner a cigarette license was granted to Lloyd E. Bowen at 266 East Chestnut Street. Bids for the official printing for the City for the year 1948, were opened and rend from the Stillwater Gazette and Stillwater Post- '-' Messenger and on motion of Councilman Linner the bid of the Stillwater Gazette was accepted and the proper officers of the Gity were authorized and directed to enter into a contract coverin- same. Bids for printing the City Clerk's annual report for the year 1947, and 500 copies of same in pamphlet form were opened and read from the Stiilwater Gazette and the Stillwater kost-}„essenger and on motion of Councilman Linner the 'bid of the Stillwater Gazette was accepted. :;id from S. Gordon Iron & Metal Company on old snow plow was openel and read. On motion of Co.:nc±lman Hagerty the tad was accepted at 15.00 per Con. (Continued on page 362) • 382 • • • Lids on fire hose were opened and read from the following: 3i-Lateral Fire Hose Co. Eureka Fire nose Co. Fyr-Fyter Products Minnesota Fire E_uipment Co. American-LaFrance-Foamite Corp. Hewitt Rubber Corporation Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Co. Chicago, Il11nois Minneapolis, Minn. New York City, N. Y. Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Buffalo, New York St. Paul, Minnesota On motion of Councilman noyoss it was decided to accept the bid of the Eureka Fire Hose Company at the following prices: 750 ft. of 2'a inch, Northland, Double Jacket wax and gum, 400 pounds pressure at $1.34 per foot; and 250 feet of 1z inch Northland, Double Jacket wax and gum 400 pound pressure at $.95 per foot. On motion of Councilman Limner the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on a new police car, bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 2nd day of 'March, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Robert Davis, member of the City- Planning Commission, appeared before the Council and pr:sented a copy of the minutes of the joint meeting of the City Council and planning commission held on the l6th day of December, 1947, and also a report from the Fire Underwriters Inspection Bureau. Mr. Grant 'Naldref, member of the City Planning Commission, appeared before the Council and presented a proposal for recreation commission; and on motion of Councilman Limner it was decided to adopt the proposal as outlined by Mr. '8aldref and also to act on an ordinance when presented by the Planning Commission. A petition with signatures of fifteen property owners affected mmers in the rd Salt & Ccomplaiing about opan nfactory on t Northi Broadway,18wat presented; and on Cement on motion of Councilman Linner the :matter vas referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer. Mr. Rivard appeared before the Council complaining about the space rental charges by the City, assessed against taxicabs. After con- siderable discussion, on motion of Councilman Twetten it was decided to charge a license fee of 0.5.00 per cat per year and the City Attorney was instructed to amend the present taxicab ordinance to agree with the new charge or license fee. Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adocted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty meeting adjourned to February 10, 1942 at 7:30 F. M. Mayor Attest: Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 10, 1948 7:60 P. M. Regular Adjourned meeting: Meeting. called to order by President Carlson. A11 members of the Connell pr lent. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss a bowling alley license was granted to Robert and Minnie Burger at 619 South Main Street. (Four alley's in basement at 220.00) On motion OtteefatO517 Councilman Owenen the Street: following lCigarette licensee andgranted to Ralph B. drink license. Applications from Ralph B. Otte for "On and Off" sale 3.2 beer licences at 517 North Owen Street were presentee, but on account of being in the residential district were automatically laid over to the next regular meeting to be held on the 2nd dad of March, 1946 at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilman Hagerty the a;plicatiou from Oscar Guberman, 1624 James Avenue, St. Faui, Minnesota, for a junk dealer's license was rejected. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of December, 1947 was presented and after examination t. the Council, on :notion of Councilman Hoyoss was acyerted and ordered filed. The Li rer. Board presented their annual after isticalnreporte for oruthel, - d fiscal year ee' December 61, 1947, and on motion or_ Councilman Royoss was accepted and ordered filed. (Continued on `c"-pe SO3) • • 383 • • • Annual report of the Chief' of Police for the year 197. was presented an.i on notion of Councilman Noyose was accepted rr.' ordered filed. Feport fro:try_ 3oarc of 'eater Commissioners for the :ear 1947, was presented and on motion of Councilman !!oyoss was accepted and ordered filed. Clerk presence. his annual report for the fiscal ;car ended December 31, 1947, end after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Hoyoss was accepted era the Clerk was instructed to have name published in the Stillwater Evenin_; Gazette. On motion of Councilman Hsgert, Lhe following soft drink licenses were cancelled: I. A. Bergen at 239 South ::ain Street ;::orris Grotto at Ball Park Ovitt J. Wran:,ham at 231-233 North Second Street Endorsement of Insurance policy number A5537965 issued by the Anchor Casualty Company covering the Stillwater Taxi Company eliminating a 1947 Chevrolet Fordor Fleet:naster Sedan motor number EAA565457 and substituting 1946 Chevrolet Fleetrnaster sport sedan motor number DAA314416 was presented, and on motion of Councilman Linner was accepted and ordered filed. Insurance policy number 22P121102 issued by the American Casualty Company covering the Crrlson Taxi Company against Bodily Injury Liability and property damage on the following cars for the period from February 9, 1946 to Februsre 9, 1949: 1947 Packard Four door sedan Motor Number F36760 1947 Ford Super Del Fordor Motor Number 799A2006613 1947 Ford Super Del :brdor Motor Number 799A1603854 1946 Ford Super Del Fordor Motor Number 99A1377083 On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the above pblloy was accepted and ordered filed. City Attorney stated that the officials of the First National Bank would act as trustees for the Firemen's Relief Fund if the Council so desired. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Attorney was instructed to petition the District Court and suggesting the officials of the First National Bank for Trustees of the above mentioned fund. Clerk stated that the Brunswick sisters had complained about the condition of their driveway. After some discussion this matter was referred to the City Engineer. The matter of a garbage collection fee was again discussed by the Council and the Clerk was instructed to write the League of Minnesota Municipalities for bulletins in connection with garbage collection fees in other cities. Clerk reported that Mr. Nutting from the State Tax Commission had informed him that Mr. Wright would he in Stillwater during the week of 15-21 prepared to start work on the revaluation of Real and Personal property in the City. On motion of Councilman Twetten it was decided that the Council along with two members of the planning Board end the County Assessor meet with Mr. Wright as soon as possible. On motion of Councilman Twetten it was decided to sell the crane at the barge terminal to Robert Peters for 54,000.00. Clerk presented report on parking meters prepared by the League of Minnesota Municipalities. Treasurer was instructed to accept payments in full on the following 1,cal assess:m:nts up to March 1, 194E without interest; Local Improvement number 46 and Bituminous Street work on North First, South Sixth and South Sevehth Streets. On motion of Councilman Linner the First National Bank was granted permission to withdraw '60,000.0G of United States Treasury -bonds which had been assigned to the City of Stillwater as security covering city deposits leaving a balance of y23,000.0G which would be ample to cover the deposits by the Board of Water Commissioners. On motion of Councilman Hagerty the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance covering fines, police powers, etc. at the City dump. 0n motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bide on a 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the Street Department, Bids returnable at the next regular meeting to be held on the 2nd day of March, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to select e list of 15 freeholders to be presented to the District Court for appointment to a Charter Commission charged with the duties of drawing up a new charter or amending the present charter. On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to worn. with the Library Board In connection with their program of requesting larger County Approp- riations for library service throughout the County. On motion of Councilman Linner the Clerk was Instructed to sign and nail a letter written by the City Engineer to the 'Water Pollution Control Commission referring to their letter of Octo;er 14, 1945. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the Clerk made the first reading of (Continued on page 304) • • • 384 1957, and published January 6, I937. an ordinance amending an ordinance for licensing and regulating the operation of taxi cabs passed January 5, On motion of Councilman Twetten meeting adjourned. Attest: Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota February 25, 1948 7:00 P.M. MINUTES OF TML MEETING OF THE COMMIS:: IONeiu O1 THE eINKINO FUND: At a duly called meeting of the commissioners of the Sinkigtherenwe end heldpresentaMayor Carlson, lCouncilmen Hoyoss and on the 25 th daof FTwetten. 1947, Councilman Hoyoss offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, on the first day of April, 194b, 46,000.00of bof the refunding bonds issued April 1, 1941, will become due and pay et the First National bank. and Trust Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater f to provide for THEREFOREnBBEaIT RESOLVEDoF the paymt BY THE COM id bInds; OF THE SIFIKING FUND OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER, that a warrant be made andon the same is hereby 04 the City Treasurer from rthe .inking Fund fofs dayt saidCityt.andhtolbe used only for the purpose of redeeming and paying off the said 46,000.00 of bonds dssdue ueaAApril 1, 1948, as aforesaid and on roll call this resol- y ution On motion of Councilman Twetten, Meeting adjourned. Attest: „ouncilman airtnsj-j Co::unissioners of the Sinking Fund. 0 erk • Council Chamber 3tii Dzater, i,irnesota 385 1' Fe ..ar 25, 194o 8:00 F. M. Special :eetin-: L:eeting called to order by Fresident Carlson. All members of the Council .^.resent. Also present v.ere Roy F. Johnson, County Auditor; Dewey Kelsor., Count; Assessor; Gene Lehmicke, and Bob Davis, members of the Fiannir-, Cormsiseion; and jr. Powers and ',jr. Stillwell of the depart- ment of Taxation. i.ieetir5 called for the purpose of discussing plans, cost, etc in connection with the revaluation of all rc al and personal property in the City. Mr. lowers informed the Council that i..r. Wright had just completed the revaluation of Winona, sinnesota. Councilman Linner inquired as to the public reaction in 'Ninon and Mr. lowers stated he could not questionanswer the because ort e Councilman Linnerstatedthat had he had heardreceived r rumoof many o manycom la ntser. Mr. Robert Davis spoke in favor of the revaluation and urged Winona. the Council to proceed as soon as possible. Mr. Gene Lehmicke also spoke in favor of a revaluation soon as possible. Councilman Linner made a motion to rescind the resolution which had t.a.n passed ordering a revaluation of all real and personal property within tmotiannoit. There was on of Council.Hoossnd to � meeting Onadjourned. Mayor Attest: r. J /1 . OWNCity e.rk Council Chamber March 2, 1948 7:30 F. M.Stillwater, Minnesota Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by 'President Carlson. A11 members of the Council present except Councilmen Linner. , February 194 d, Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of at 7:30 p.m., minutes of the regular adjourned meeting held on the loth day of February, 1946 at 7:30 p.m., minutes of the special meetinn held on the 25th da; of Februer:, 194d, at o:00 p.m., and minutes of the meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund held on the 25th day of Fetruar;;, 134:. at 7:00 p.m. read and approved. Letter from Fritz. sierhaus applying for the position of recreational director for the coming summer in the City of Stillwater, was read. 0n motion of Councilmmn Hagert the Clerk was instructed to refer this :natter to Grant 'Saldref, chairman of the Recreation Committee. Letter from State of Minnesota Department entiofeHenith was wasd earead. Letter from League of Minnesota Municipalities municipal short courses at the University of Minnesota during ;larch and April was read. 0r motion of Councilman Twetten the Assessor and Clerk were authorized to attend; expenses to be paid by the City. Letter from President of the Armory Board requesting an appropri- ation of 4500.00 was read. After considerable discussion it was decided to defer action to give the Council additional time to investigate the rental charges made by the Armory 3oard (American Legion etc.) Letter from the Junior Chanter of Commerce asking the Council for permission to contact the State Health Department in regard t o making a health survey in the City of btillaater, was read. After some discussion the Clerk was instructed to contact the President of the Junior Chamber and inform him that Ve JheCCouncil avouldhbecost erested in such a survey, but would like to a d. Letter from the State of Minnesota Water Pollution Control ;ormiCuiOn was read. Letter from. sirs. Viola glair requesting a dead end sign on the corner of 4th Avenue and Orleans .. treet and a highway sign on the end of third street a:d also aseinc far culverts on Second Avenue. On :motion of Councilman Ao; oss the engineer wet instructed to install the signs ref rre± to in her letter l tic xo= :;rs ester W. Schaffer Pas s:. rere le 'c„er licenses On motion oun man Ttet -e L,rante: to Ralph S. Otte at 511 :forth Omen :_tr_cs an the second irrs of the applies inn. (Continued on page ;;oS) • • • • 386 On mati.rn of Councilman Hoyos. and 0n Sale d.2 beer license was granted to the caeles Clue at 101 106 South Main Str,t. Or motion of Councilman Hagerty cigarette and soft drink licences were ranted to Louis J. Harvieux at 402 South 'e Street. On :notion of Councilman Twetten a license vas granted to John Weiss for an additional taxicat providing he obtain the necessary insurooce to conform with the ordinance. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss a aoft drink: license was granted to the American Legion Club. On motion of Councilman Twetten, James Archibald Douglas Abercrombie was appointed weed inspector for the year11948. Contract between the •..ity and the Stillwater Gazette which had been prepared by the City Attorney- was presented and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss was accepted and the proper officers were instructed to sign same. was 194o presented Treasurer's report for the month of January, and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Twetten was accepted and ordered filed. The following bids on new police car were opened and read: Stillwater Motor Co. Chevrolet net price1565.00 I Bloom Motor Company Plymouth On motion of Councilman Hagerty the bid of the Stillwater Motor Company was ac epted and the proper oflicers of the City were authorized following instructed onto a 3j 4er tonnto a truckcontract forthe Streets Department wore opened and read: Stillwater Motor Co. Chevrolet net price B1301.90 ," Bloom Motor Company Dodge net price 61419.00 On motion of Councilman Hagerty the 'oid of the Stillwater Motor Co. was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter into a contract covering same. On motion of Councilman Twetten the Clerk made the first reading of an ordinance designating City dump and providing for the operation and regulation thereof. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the Clerk made the s eoond reading of an ordinance amending and ordinance for licensing and regulating the operation of taxi cabs; passed January 5th, 1937, ptdlished January 6, 1937. It was read section by section and roll call after each section was unanimously passed. The Chair put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass" was unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty it was decided to pay Mr. Wright Chief assessor at the rate of 4:15.00 per day and B25.00 per month car allowance. A resolution covering same to be passed at the adjourned meeting to be held on the 23rd day of March, 194o at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk wee instructed to contact Miss Leonard and the service organizations in regard to clerical heldie in -the assessor's office. The Clerk was instructed to rent a calculating machine for use in the assessor's office during the revaluation of real and personal property. On motion of Councilman Twetten the Engineer was authorized to purchase the necessary castings for the downtown streetpreject. A dolegatip} from North StilLv ater. appeared before the Council requlating funds for recreational pruposes. After considerable dis- cussion this matter was referred to the planning commission. Engineer reported that he had contacted Mr. Newton of the Stillwater Salt and Cement Company and that Mr. Newton had Informed him that there would be no more hammer work after the present contract ex_ires which would be about May 1, 134b. James Nelson appeared before the Council in regard to his sewer. This matter was referred to the City Engineer. Resolution approving plans, specifications and an estimate of the probable expense of relaying curbs, sidewalks, grading, resurfacing, and making of general street improvements, and fixing s time when the Council will meet to act in relating thereto, and directing the City Clerk to give notice of such meeting was read end was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution approving plans, specifications and an estimate of the cost to construct sidewalks end drivewags along South Sixth and South Seventh Streets and fixing a t_me when the Council will meet to act in relation thereto was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution approving plans, specifications and estimates for bituminous surfacing of streets in the 0it•, of Stillwater dewing the tear 1946 and fixing a time when the Council will meet to act in relation thereto was read end was on roll call uanimously adopted. Resolution directing the payment Jf ills wig read and was on roll call unarinousl, adopted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty meeting adjourned to :-arch 23, 1946, at • Atteaat:_ ,-t g /��1r� City "Clerk • Council Ckar:k.er Stillwater, Minnesota March 46, 1940 7:30 F. M. Regular Adjourned t:eeting: Meeting called to order by lresident Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting meld on the end day of March, 1948, at 7:30 E.:it. read and approved. This was the nicht for putile hearing on the following projects: sidewalks on South Sixth ono South Seventh Streets; 'bituminous surfacing of streets and roadways, including reeessart gra:Sing end graveling; and relaying curbs, sidewalks, grading, resurfacing and making of general street improvements in the downtown area. A petition with signatures of 32 property owners effected asking the Council to rescind the action ordering sidewalks on South Sixth and South Seventh Streets was read. On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to com..ly with the wi.,hes of the property owners and defer action at this time on both Sixth and Seventh Streets. (Sixth St. - 23 in favor and 8 against) (Seventh Street - 9 in favor and z3 against) (Engineer's estivate 1.43 per running foot sidewalks and 1.40 per running foot curb.) The following were present and all in favor of the Marsh Street. improvement: Arthur Raduenz, Milton Eelideau, Fred Stoebe, Mr. .Bruce, and Ed Simonet; there were no objections. The following were present and in favor of the South Flfth Street improvement; Meister, Mariana, 1lolde, L:c Lau ghlin, Krueger and Powers. Those against were: Glaser and Anez. (Engineer's estimate 1.60 per foot) The following were present and in favor of the Hancock Street improvement: Meister and Meister. There were no objections. The following were present and in favor of the Holcombe Street improvement: Phil Nelson, Lloyd Hoffman and Chris Henningsen. There were no objections. The following were present and against the Union alley improvement: Ray Murphy, Goodrich Sullivan, D. Haliroff and Bert Thelen. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Clerk was instructed to make the annual appropriation of c50C.00 to the Stillwater Armory board. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to purchase a Frieden Calculator at w495.00 and the proper officers of the City were authorized to sign for sane. On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to allow George Goutsos to pick his location for the s ale of popcorn during the summer .months. Jerry Ryan mede a request for a couple loads of gravel on South Harriet Street. This matter was referredto the City Engineer. On motion of Council.an Twetten, an "Off" sale liquor license was grunted to Robert and 3lnnie burger at 317 South gain Street, effect- ive April lst, 1948, providing the;, conform with the state laws. The "Off" sale license granted b., the Council on November 24, 1947, had been rejected by the state because the premises didnot conform with the state law. The bowling alle,s will not be in connection with the bar after April 1, 194d. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Clerk was instructed to order 85 two hour type meters from the M. H. Rhodes, Inc. Company (Mark Time) A resolution aprointing Chief Assessor, Deputy Assessor, and Clerk to revalue reel and personal property within the City of Stillwater, and fixing their compensation was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned to ;larch 25, 1946, at 1:00 P. I.:. Attest: City Clerk • • • w e • • 388 DUI „t_li•.ater, - :InhesgLa Sepals ourne l e tin tint called to or der 5i acre iL.ent son. ail legI.crs of the Council -eat. t , 11.; s presented T r rer' s report : c. r _e,senor of 1o, rc_ ...aresent, m t examination by thewounc 1 "� was accerted and or'ie ed filed. eus::ion. It sec tied The matter the busdepot c c up for to postpone action until the ne:.t rcup,ular me t n.. On motion of Councilman :wetter, Count; Agent :1oCleary tr.s -ranted pc.rr.:is..ton to use the Council Ohara -hers on april 2, 194o for Count} weed ne. t ing. On Lotion of Councilman Llnner, the City .+ttorne, was instructed to draw u/: an ordinanca to prohibit the ex0 Cislerk useeive se ofhaautfirst r,omobile 4h horns. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, an ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a recreation board and defining its mowers and duties.r a The Clerk vacs instructed to write the de1&rtoert of tlabornfor of monthly cost of living Index covering the year Junue.ry and a'etruu.ry of 134o. On motion of Councilman Liner, "On" :.nd 'O1:', sale 5.2 beer licenses were L,r•anted to J. Z. Shannon et the Central Hotel effective April 1, 1048. On motion of Council:mn.Llnner, it c,i aretLe and soft drink licences were -'routed to J. H. Shonnon at the Central Hotel el rcctive April 1, i948. On .notion of Councilman Hagerty, L:unicipal aar.c. instructor 3notien c authorized to have the band tni.or:aa cleaned. ••T Petition wo th six signatures of property owners effected against the Union Alley street im,-.rovement vas read. The following were present and against the 'Broadway 5treLt improve- ment: Westphal, Hollander, and Rickert. Street imreve- 'fhe following were present ..nd in favor of the :.ortn ment: Schilling, Caron, and Rolof'. The following were 1resent and in favor .of the 2HancoAgainst k a Street Ehnert. nelson, Riley, b:eister, lnie„el, and City Attorney ruled that all provisions of the taxi cab ordinance should he complied with by April 6, 1948. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Attorney was instructed to to write for an Attorney Ceneral opinion in connection with taxicab. charges :made by the City. A petition to dedicate e pu:110 eliey was ree.c end on motion of Councilman Linger this meat•er was referred to the City Attorney for further study. (Strip 15 feet wide extendi:.g from main Street to Second er officers of the City proper Street.) On notion of Councilman Hoderty, the p F were Onmotion of o Lake tef CouncilfannTvetten, neetin3essary steps oacquire adjoStaples Field. urned Attest: -Jerk .... _ _.. . , 1.46 1:CC P. I... Council Council Chamber 7:30 P. M. Stillwater, Minnesota April 6, 1948 Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. A11 members of the Council present. Minutes of the adjourned meetings held on the 23rd day of March, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. and on the 25th day of March, 1948, at 1:00 P.M. read and approved. s was read, Attorney General's opinion on taxi cab space rental char$ and ordered placed on file. A. sidewalkshoniSsSouthrSixth Street between Haowners affected requesting ncockandWillard wg Streets was presented. After some discussion the Council decided to hold a public hearing on the 4th day of May, 1948 at 7:30 P. M. A letter from Mrs. George Rahl, Recreation chairman r manrof the e 30bu1en- berg School district requesting an appropriation fpurposes was read. (Continued on page 389) Ul b tri • • Earl Vitalia, secretary of the planning board, appeared before the Council and stated that the commission was opposed to any additions or improvements on the County Garage on Fourth Street at this time and also suggested that the Council cooperate with the Stillwater Association opposing this project. Mr. Vitalia also presented the findings, con- clusions and recommendations on the Bathing Beach and Bath House at Lily Lake. Mr. Bastian appeared before the Council and suggested that the Council take that each band tmember beeps to vpaid e aatathe nd arate of $1.50 per concert. Notanenlarged and also action was taken at this time. Resolution on bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss meeting adjourned to April 14, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. Attest: (� y bierk�""trua) Cit Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota April 14, 1948 7:30 P. M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Cerlaon. All members of the Council present. A letter from Earl Vitaiie listing salary disbursements for summer recreation during the year 1947 was read. A letter from Ralph W. McGrath suggesting a method of handling taxi cabs not licensed, specifically, but used to take the place of licensed cabs, while the licensed cabs are being repaired, was read. A letter from Aiple Towing Company, in connection with boat repairs and rebuilding work to be done at the waterfront at the lower end of the barge terminal property, was read. On motion of Councilman Linner, permission was granted to the Aiple Towing Company to erect a storage building of the so-called quonaet type, an all steel structure at the lower end of the barge terminal property and also to remove this build- ing when no longer needed in connection with boat repairs and building. Report of the Water Pollution Control covering a survey of Lily Lake was presented. Report of the follow-up investigation of the pollution of the lower St. Croix River, by the Minnesota State Board of Health and the Wisconsin State Board of Health was presented. Notice from Department of the Army, St. Paul District Corps of Engineer's in regard to tender service on the highway bridge over the St. Croix River at Stillwater, was presented. Letter from the State of Minnesota Water Pollution Control Commission regarding construction of certain aewer=extensions was read. Letter from Colonel Robert P. Bell, Infantry officer in charge c.,S%3� Aof the dvisorylCommitt Committee in the Cityary roftStillwater, wg as read. n oThe nClerk w ' instructed to pick this committee and submit names at the next regular Council meeting for approval. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of March, 1948, was presented and after examination by the Council on motion of Councilman Hagerty was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss a junk dealers license was granted to Sherman Gordon for one year at $5.00. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the following taxi cab licenses were granted providing the applicants conform with all the provisions of the taxi cab ordinance and laws of Minnesota: Arthur Rivard - - Chevrolet Motor Number EAA315930 Chevrolet Motor Number EAA179359 Chevrolet Motor Number EAA565457 Chevrolet Motor Number FAA18656 Packard Motor Number 308389C Carlson's Taxi Ford Motor Number 899A2374530 Ford Motor Number 799A1603854 Ford Motor Number 799A2006613 Packard Motor Number F40315 John A. Weiss - - - Dodge Motor Nash Number Motor Numtber RE54927 8 Nash Motor Number RE58411 ($15.00 per cab per year.) G•• 4 -1. • (Continued on page 390) • J • 390 On motion of Councilman Linner, a pop corn wagon license was granted to George Goutsos for one year. On motion of Councilman Twetten the following endorsement was accepted and approved: Automobile policy number 22P121102 issued to Carlson Taxi. Shall cease to cover 1946 Ford Sedan Motor Number 99A1377083 and extended to cover 1948 Ford Sedan Motor Number 899A-2374530. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, +an."On and Off" sale 3.2 beer licenses were granted to the following: Nina E. Belldeau Just an "On" sale Robert & Minnie Burger Morris D. Crotto Ernest A:Marlow. Albert C. Ponath Helen Refer at 304 North Mein Street at 317 South Main Street - et Depot'Cafe at 227 South Main Street at 313 East Chestnut Street at 124 North Main Street On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, an "On" sale 3.2 beer license was granted to the Elks Club at 110 South Main Street. The following applications for "On and Off° sale 3.2 beer licenses were presented but on account of being in the residential district were automatically carried over to the next regular meet- ing to be held on the 4th day of May, 1948, at 7:30 P. M: Anna Oehler at 1112 Sixth Avenue South Harry B. Weise at 603 West Churchill Street On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to attend the 1948 Conference of the Municipal Finance Officers Association to be held on June 7,8,9;,and 10 at Denver, Colorado, expenses in connection with the conference to be paid by the City. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to accept the following offer as proposed by J. R. Glasse°, representative of the M. H. Rhodes, Inc., City order 85 two hour parking meters of the one -penny twe-nickel type at a cost of $4.50 each. Company will install 1948 model meters throughout the City replacing the old model heads of the one -penny one -nickel type free of charge. Clerk reported that parking meter receipts for the month of March amounted to $1028.94. Chief of Fire Colombo was instructed to prepare a report showing the number of rural fire runs made during 1947 and also distance traveled. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Engineer was instructed to install a street light on the corner of Myrtle and Brick Ste. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Cleric and Engineer were instructed to get estimates on complete wash rooms in the City Hall. On motion of Councilman Twetten, John H. Klindworth wee hired to do the Janitor work in the City Hall at $50.00 per month. Resolution covering same to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the 4th day of May, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Clerk was instructed to carry out the provisions as outlined in a letter from the City Attorney in regard to taxi cabs not licensed, specifically, but used to take the place of licensed cabs while the licensed cabs are being repaired. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the Clerk was instructed to contact Robert Peters and ask him to cooperate with Mrs.'.Elsie Lawrence in connection with burning of brush on the lower end of barge terminal property. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance designating a City dump and providing for the operation and regulation thereof, it was read section by section and roll call after each section was unanimously adopted. The Chair put the question, "Shall this ordinance Pass?" and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyosa, the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance amending an ordinance establishing a recreation board and defining its powers and duties passed . November 7, 1939, published November 15, 1939. It was read section by section and roll call after each section was unanimously adopted. The Chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass?" was unanimously adopted. Mayor Carlson appointed the following on the Recreation Board: Councilmen Hagerty and Twetten, Grant Waldref, George Kutz, and Nick Junker. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, these appointments were confirmed. Resolution authorising the acquisition of tax delinquent lands for recreational purposes was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution determing to proceed with the work of relaying curbs, sidewalks, grading, resurfacing, and making of general street improvements and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. (Continued on page 391) • • • Resolution determing to proceed with the work of bituminous sur- facing of streets and roadways, including necessary grading and gravel- ing in the City of Stillwater, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bide was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution granting coat of living increases in the compensation of certain employees was read and was on boll call unanimously adopted. Resolution fixing the compensation of employees of the street department was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty meeting adjourned.djjo eCr / r eyor Attest: y�--' 1 {%2,, , 1Jl�r+C tyl Cle "o-�'"`-^-' Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota May 4, 1948 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 6th day of April, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. and minutes of the regular adjourned meeting held on the 14th day of April, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. read and approved. Letter from Mrs. J. Edwin Berglund was read and after some discussion this matter was referred to the City Engineer. Letter from the Lily Lake Bathing Beach Association was presented and ordered places on file. At their meeting held on the 3rd day of May, 1948, the Planning Commission recommedded that the City supervise the construction of the bath house at Lily Lake to see that it is built according to approved plane so that the future maintenance costa be kept at a minimum. Councilman Linner agreed that he would contact George Rutz, chairman of the Lily Lake Bathing Beach Association, in regard to this matter. On motion of Councilman Linner, "0n" and "Off" sale 3.2 beer licenses were granted to the following on the ueoond reading of the applications: Anna Oehler at 1112 Sixth Avenue South Harry B. Weiss at 901 South:Fourth Street: The following applications for "0n" and "Off" sale 3.2 beer licensee were presented, but on account of being in the residential district were automatically carried over to the next regular meeting to be held on the let day of June, 1948, at 7:30 P.M.: Patrick E. White at 603 West Churchill Street Walter E. Kress at 704 West Main Street Stillwater Coif Club, Inc. at Golf Course On motion of Councilman Twetten, a pop corn wagon license was granted to Kenneth Johnson: On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Clerk was authorized to sign a lease agreement for a g type 80 cubic foot oxygen cylinder. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the bond for "On" sale liquor license of the Stillwater Golf Club, Inc. issued by the Hartford Insurance Company for the period from January 1,-1948 to January 1, 1949, was approved and ordered placed on file. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the bond for "On" Sale liquor license of Stillwater Lodge Number 179, B. P. 0. Elks of the United States of America, was approved and ordered placed on file. On motion of Councilman Lipner, Albert V. Hoyoss was appointed a mem er of the Board of Health. The Mayor appointed the following to serve on the Planning Board: Viola Leonard, Colette Janda, C. E. Mclllrath, Mrs. Gordon Welshons, and on motion of Councilman Linner these appointments were confirmed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Chief of Police was authorized to hire an additional patrolman during the vacation period and also special police whenever necessary. On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to pay Lillian Carlson, sister of George Carlson former City employee, the amount due George Carlson for service rendered before his death. On motion of Councilman Hagerty it was decided to pay each municipal band member at the rate of 41.50 per concert.. A resolution covering same to be passed at the adjourned meeting to be held May 18, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. Earl Vitalis, Superintendent of Schools, reported that the School Board had appointed Clarence Cayou and Harry Swanson on the Recreation Commission. • • (Continued on page 392) • • On motion of Councilman Liner, it was decided to waive penalty and interest on the following local assessment: S. a of lot 2 and all of lot 3, Block 21 in Carli & Schulenberg's Addition. , (Thomas Akey) This assessment had been certified to the County 10 Auditor. On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to contribute 425.00 per month toward the upkeep of the public rest rooms located at the depot. A resolution covering same to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the 1st day of June, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilman Linner, the bid of Wm. R. Moelter and Sons for equipment rental was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract covering same. 4 or 5/8 cubic yards Gas Shovel 8.50 per hour. D2 Caterpillar Tractor & Bulldozer 6.00 per hour 1 - 4 Ton Truck 2.75 per hour (Only one bid was received) On motion of Councilman Twetten, the bid of Koppers Company, Inc. for road tar was accepted and t he proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract covering same. Price .1825 per - gallon delivered and applied. (Only one bid was received) On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the bid of George W. Olsen for curbs and sidewalks in the downtown area was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract covering same. Total amount of Bid 421,730.34. (Only one bid was received) On motion of Councilman Royals, the bid of A. F. Lehrer & Son for gravel was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract covering same. Furnishing gravel in pit .15 per cubic yd. Crushing, screening and loading gravel .50 per cubic yd. Crushing, scree ning,llcading and stock piling gravel .65 per main yd. Loading gravel from atock pile .30 per cubic yd. Trucking gravel to City streets .12 per cubic yd. Mile. On motion of Councilman Noyoss, the proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract with Deoraff. Wolff for construction of sewers on Willard, North Third and Sycamore Streets. The bid was accepted October 14, 1947. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the following insurance policies were approved and ordered filed: Policy no. 4714 leaned by the Minneapolis Fire and Marine InAsurance Company covering the public bath house on the east side of the St. Croix River and policynumber 10592 issued by the Equitable Fire & Marine Insurance Co. covering the Band stand. On motion of Councilman Linner the Council voted unanimously to reaffirm their previous resolution passed March 5, 1946, Resolution number 1236 "Resolution pertaining to the disposal of sewage in the City of Stillwater." Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Owens of the Northern States Power Co. and invite him to meet with the Council on May 18, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. A resolution permitting the removal from Stillwater River Terminal of certain structures was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution perpitually dedicating to the public for use as alleys certain strips of land now owned by the City, was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A 'resolution determining to proceed with the work of constructing sidewalks and driveways along South Sixth Street, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids was read and was on roll call unani- mously adopted. A resolution directing the payment of :.bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned to May 18, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. Attest: CJ( "_City C erk C!v ;F c-1- 1,1A Mayor 393. Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota May 18, 1948 7:30 P. M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Letter from J. W. Clark,recording secretary,for the Upper Miss- issippi and St. Croix River Improvement Commission, was read. Letter from the Capitol City Fireman's Association was read and referred to the Fire Chief. Letter and convention schedule from the League of Minnesota Municipalities was read and on motioh of Councilman Hoyoea, the Council members, Clerk and Engineer were authorized to attend and expenses in connection with the convention to be paid by the City. Letter from Stillwater Association in regard to overhanging signs was read. And on motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to comply with their request. (Remove all overhanging signs from the downtown district within three years.) In the same motion mady by Councilman Hagerty the Chief of Police was instructed to enforce the ordinance in regard to new signs. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a music machine license was granted to Leo Jewell to be located at the City Cafe. Petition to vacate part of North Water Street was presented. After considerable discussion the matter was referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for further study and report at the next regular meeting to be held on the let day of June, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. Petition with signatures of eight property owners effected request- ing sidewalks on South Seventh Street between Churchill and Hancock Streets was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, the Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the next regular meeting to be held on Junel, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. On: motion of Councilman Linner, the gravel contract between the City and A. F. Lehrer and Gilbert H. Lehrer, which was drawn up by the City Attorney was approved and the proper officers were authorized to sign same. On motion of Councilman Twetten, the Equipment rental contract between the City and William R. :Welter & Sons was approved and the proper officers of the City were authorized to sign same. Treasurer's report for the month of April was presented and after examination by the Council, on motioh of Councilman Hoyoea was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to waive the: interest charge against the North i of lot 3, Block 14, Carli and Schulenberg's Addition. An error bad been made on the assessment roll as presented by the Engineer. Assessment roll listed the owner to be Mrs. Jane Hawkins and should have been Leo and Augusta Doerr. Mayor Carlson stated that Miss Colette Janda and Mrs. Gordon Welshons had informed him that they would be unable to serve as members of the Planning Commission. A bid for construction of Sidewalks and driveways along both sides of South Sixth Street, between West Willard and West Hancock Streets was opened and read from: George W. Olsen total amount of bid g3,439.16. On motion of Councilman Linner, the bid of George W. Olsen was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized to enter into a contract covering same. (Only one bid was received.) Clerk was instructed to contact the Park Board members and invite them to meet with the Council on June 1, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Salvation Army was granted permission to use Pioneer Park for a concert in the near future. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to increase the recreation budget by E2,500.00. Frank Mayer and Jim Owens of the Northern States Power Company appeared before the Council and assured the Councilmen that the new proposed gas plant would not in any way interfere with plans for natural gas whenever it is available in this area. Resolution authofzing the sale of Real Estate was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution Fixing Compensation of members of the Municipal Band was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution appointing Janitor for City Hall and fixing his com- pensation 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 Twetten, meeting adjourned. Mayor . Attest: t•� GCty C erk • •.394 • Council Chamber: Stillwater, Minnesota June 1, 1948 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of May, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. and minutes of the regular adjourned meeting held on the 18th day of May, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. read and approved. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to comply with the request of the Stillwater Golf Club, Inc. and install a atreet light at the north end of Fourth Street. On motion of Councilman Hoyosa, the compensation Insurance for the City on which the policy expires June 30, 1948, was renewed for one year with the R. W. McGarry & Son Agency. A letter from the Minnesota Department of Health in regard to sewer extensions was read. On motion of Councilman Linner, "On and Off" Sale 3.2 beer licensee were granted to the following on the second reading of the applications: Patrick E. White Walter E. Kress Stillwater Golf Club, Inc. at 603 Weat Churchill Street at 704 West Wilkin Street at Golf Course On motion of Councilman Hoyoes, a cigarette license waa granted to Arnold J. Deno at 120 North Main Street. On motion of Councilman Twetten, a cigarette license was granted to Dolan live Bait at South Main Street. The following applications for 3.2 beer were presented but on acoount of being in the residential district were automatically carried over to the next regular meeting to be held on July 6, 1948, at 7:30 p.m: LeRoy J. Schilling at 215 North William Street Ray A. Thompson at 1004 Worth Fourth Street MargarettRylander at 123 Weat Myrtle Street Mayer Carlson made the following appointments to the Planning Commission; Lloyd Kolliner and Vern Meech and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the appointments were confirmed. (Colette Janda and Mrs. Gordon Welshona - resigned) The Mayor approved the following terms of office for Planning Board members : Eugene Lehmicke Clarence Cayou Robert Davis Richard Nelson Glenn Dornfeld George Pozzini George Rooker Earl Vitalie Sherman Crane Edward Hanson Elmer Lohman Grant Waldref Viola Leonard C. E. Mclllrath Lloyd Kblliner Vern Beech The Mayor approved the Board members: Willard Hagerty Elmer Twetten Clarence Cayou Harry Swanson Hick Junker Grant Waldref George Rutz one year one year one year one year twp years two years two years two years three years three years three years three years four years four years four yearn four years Expires 7/1/48 Expires 7/1/48 Expires 7/1/48 Expires 8/5/48 Expires 7/1/49 Expires 8/5/49 Expires 7/1/49 Expires 7/1/50 Expires 8/5/50 50 EExpires es 7/1/50 Expirea 5/4/51 451 Expires 6Eires /1/51 Expires 6/1/51 following terms of office for Recreation Expires 12/31/48 Eires 12/31/48 Expirea 12/31/48 Expires 12/31/48 Expires 12/31/48 Expires 12/31/49 Expires 12/31/50 City Attorney and City Engineer reported that they had not completed all the details in connection with the vacation of a part of North Water Street. Mr. Perlee, Park Board member, appeared before the Council in regard to funds and duties of the Park Board. On motion of Councilman Linner the Clerk was authorized and instructed to transfer $2500.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation Fund. Petition with eight signatures of property owners effected against the construction of sidewalks on South Seventh Street between Churchill and Hancock Streets was presented. (Continued on page 395) • • 395 • • • On motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to increase the salary of Mrs. Elsie Krueger, Clerk in the Assessor's office, from $120.00 to $132.00 per month effective May 1, 1948, A resolution covering same to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the 6th day of July, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. 0n motion of Councilman Twetten, it was decided to hire and additional Clerk in the assessor's office at $75.00 per month effective June 3, 1948. A.resolution covering same to be passed at the next regular Council mec ting to be held on the 6th day of Suit, 1948 at 7:30 p.m. (Delbres Klein) On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the Chief of Police was authorized to make the necessary expenditures in connection with the School Police picnic. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to apply for membership in the Capital City Fireman's Association for the period from July 1, 1948 to December 31, 1948 at $5.00. Audit report by C. Harvey Malntyre, public accountant, Of the books and records of the Carnegie Public -Library for the year 1947 was present- ed and on motion of Councilman Hoyoss, was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, J. J. Giroux, 908 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, was hired to rid the City dump of rats at a coat not to exceed $265.00. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to sell the south 70 feet of lots 6, 7, and 8 in Block 3, of Staples and Maya Addition, to Robert Swanson for $85.00. Resolution covering lame to be passed at the next regular meeting to be held on the 6th day of July, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. Clerthem sendkanaexpertrtoted to inspectothect the boilerRatntBoiler he ire station. have Resolution authorising the payment of money to provide a rest room was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Contract between the City and DeGraff Wolff for construction of sewers was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner was approved and the proper officers of the City were instructed to sign acme. (Contract drawn up by City Attorney) Contract between the City and George W. Olsen for layipg of curbs, sidewalks and making general street improvements was presented and on motion of Councilman Hagerty was approved and the proper officers of the City were instructed to sign same. (Contract drawn up by the City Attorney.) A resolution authorizing and directing the Board of Water Commissioners to make changes and repairs to hydrants, water service pipes, and curb boxes was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution approving plans specifications and an estimate of the cost to construct sidewalks and driveways along South Seventh Street and fixing a time when the Council will meet to act in relation thereto 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 Linner, a Junk dealer's license was granted to Harry Thompson at 45.00. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned to June 21, 1948, at 7:30 P.M. Attest: �Je-•w`-' :P City Clerk • • • 396 a fom •• mw "o 0i hro • 6 tva 410 .0 m 0 u w vO .m CA rnb e t¢.-1 m m) G o 03a 0 F G 0 G W m Council Chamber: June 21,1948 7:30 P.M. Stillwater, Minnesota Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present except Councilmen Hagerty end Twetten. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 1st day of June, 1948. at 7:30 P.M. read and approved. Application for "On and Off" sale 3.2 beer from Anton Weidner at 628 West Olive Street was presented but on account of being 1n the residential district was attomatieally carried over to the next regularmeet t into be held on the 6th from Ralph B. Otte fferings the y fCouncill$175.00 for 948, at Othe m South 70 feet of lots 6,7, & 8 in Staples & Mays Addition was read. (Lots were sold to Robert Swanson for $85.00 at the regular meeting on June 1, 1948) Jack Tanrappand rReuben forJacobson Fly Controlappeared in thebefore Citythe On motion requesting an appropriation of Councilman Linner, it was decided to set aside $100.00 for fly control for the 1948 season. On motion of Councilman Hoyoes, the contract between the City and George W. Olsen for sidewalks and driveways on South Sixth St. was approved. (Contract halbeen dwn withp by City Attorney)ru¢t ing Resolution determing proceed sidewalks and driveways along South Seventh Street, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution upon the death of Elmore C. Twetten was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the Clerk was instructed to contact the owner of the Red owl Store in regard to garbage collection ordinance. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Attorney was instruct ed to draw up a contract between the City and the Town of St. Joe, Wisconsin, covering rural fire runs. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the City Engineer was inatrudted to install Flasher type stop signs on the intersection of Main and Chestnut Streets and to place Scotchlite on all other stop signs in the City. On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned. Attest: Council Chambers Stillwater, Minnesota Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President oCarlson. The edfolloidngt members present: Councilmen Hagerty, Carlson. Letter-fram the-Staterof Minnesota Department of Health in regard to Lilly Lake was read. Engineering Company was read. (Elmore Twetten) Letter from G. M. Orr eg g Letter from City Attorney on Charter Commissionwas read. Letter from State of Minnesota Divisiononof of Public ic Institutions was read. (City Jail) Letter from Mrs. Elmore Twetten was read. Estimate of cost for brick oin connectok wits n with :nthe )boiler in the fire station was read. (Engineer Clerk suggested that the Mayor call a special meeting to check disbursements and receipts for the first six months of 1948 and he stated that the disbursements were greater than the budget for same On motion of Councilman Hoyoss "On end Off" sale 3.2 berr licenses period. were granted to tie following on the second reading of the applications: at 215 North William Street at 1004 North Fourth Street at 123 West Myrtle Street at 628 West Olive Street LeRoy J. Schilling Ray A. Thompson Margaret Rylander Anton Wgldner July W, 1948 7:30 P. M. • 4 • (Continued on page397) • • 397 On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a cigarette license was granted to Inez Janilla at 243 South Mgin Street. Bid was opened and read from George W. Olsen for construction of sidewalks and driveways along both sides of South Seventh Street between West Churchill and W. Hancock Streets. Sidewalks 41C0 sq. feet at .35 per ft. 4435.00 Driveways : 476 sq. feet at .50 per ft. 238.00 Total 1,673.00 0n motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the bid of George W. Olsen was accepted and the proper officers of the City were authorized and directed to enter dnto a contract covering sane. The Mayor made the following reappointments to the planning Commission: Eugene Lehmicke term expires 7/1/52 Clarence Cayupu term expires 7/1/52 Robert Davis term expires 7/1/52 and on motiob of Councilman Hagerty the appointments were confirmed. Contract to furnish fire protection to the Township of St. Joseph, Wisconsin, was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner was approved and the proper officers of the City were authorized to sign same. (Contract drawn up by City Attorney) On motion of Councilmen Linner, the Standard Workmen's Comp- ensation and Employees Liability Policy number 58029 issued by the Anchor Casualty Company was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Hagerty the Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for 100 tons more or less of splint lump coal for the 1948 and 149 season, bids to be return- able at the next regular meeting t.o be held on the 3rd day of August, 1948, at 7:30'P.M. A petition with signatures of 63 property owners asking the Council to enforce -the zoning ordinance by restraining and prohibiting the Gilbert Standard Manufacturing Company from the use of air hammers, :Ma presented. The matter was referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for a report at a special meeting to be held on the 13th-day of July, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. A petition with 40 signatures of property owners affected asking for taitvia on Sherburne Street from Olive to Linden streets was presented. After considerable discussion the Engineer was instructed -to include their work in the 1948 season if possible otherwise_to be the number one project for the 1949 season. A resolution fixing the salary of Mrs. Elsie Krueger now employed as Clerk in the office of Chief Assessor making a reval- uation of the taxable property in the City was read, and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution appointing Clerk in the office of Chief Assessor making a revaluation of the taxable property in the City was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution authorizing the sale of real estate was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates of Indebt- ednese wasread and was on roll call unanimously adopted. (Local Improvement # 49) A resolution authorizing the issue of certificates of Indebt- edness was read and was.,on roll call unanimously adopted. (Local Improvement # 50) A resolution granting to Washington County Co-operative Association certain temporary rights in the unopened part of North Water Street between the Morth line of East Mulberry Street and the South line of east Laurel Street extended easterly was read and was on roll call unanimoulsy adopted. A resolution appointing an employee of Recreation Board and fixing her salary was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution appointing employees of the recreation Board and fixing their salaries was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was onroll call unanimously adopted. The matter of electing a Councilman to fill the unexpired term of the late Elmore Twetten was tpen taken up. Councilman Hagerty nominated Clarence Bourdaughs for Councilman, and on motion of Councilman Linner the nominations were closed. A roll call vote was then taken and Clarence Bourdaghs was unanimously elected Councilman to fill the unexpired term of the late Elmore Twetten. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. Attest: ,n. 13tt- City Clerk Mayor • • • 398 • w • ,0. s m cr+ 0 0iS F O C 2) -1c N0 C W c. E r,i N Uu c's O , 0• F 0 J 0 m COH ni 0 0 i. 000 ti C 0 0 00 Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota August 3, 1948 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: • F Meeting called to order by President Carlson. c The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Councilman .n+ elect Bourdaghs. (Elected by City Council.) 14 All members of the Council present. Minutes of theregular meeting held on the 6tK day of July, 1948 at 7:3G P.M. read and .wHi approved. Letter from Mrs. Charles Granquist was read. o Letter from Toltz, King and Day, Inc. was read and on motion c of Councilman Hagerty was tabled. 0 Letter from M. J. Leonard was read. Letter from City Attorney in regard to Gilbert Manufacturing 04 Company was read. table license was o On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs, a pool A granted to R. F. Kaiser at 221 South Main Street. (9 tables at 65.00 per table) On motion of Coumcilman Hagerty, the following change of car endorsement was approved and ordered filed; cease to cover 1942 Ford sedan motor number 18-6918713 and amended to cover 1948 Chevrolet 2 door sedan serial number 21 F JO 5003 Motor # FAA125105. Engineer reported that he had contacted the highway department in connection with the flasher type signs which had beed ordered installed at a previous meeting. Sealed bids ds for rpfurniandshin g gecocoal lrto; the City for the season of 1948 and e94 Consolidated Lumber Company 16.50 per ton John J. Kilty Company 16.50 per ton Lawrence W. Liner 16.50 per ton Tom Curtis 16.90 per ton On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to purchase one officersfofhthe Cityrwere rauthorized mand cdirected th bidder ao enterthep introer te totalo contracts covering same. Mr. Cordon Peterson, Attorney from Minneapolis, appeared before the Council representing the citizens living in the vicinity of the Gilbert Manufacturing Company. After considerable discussion on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Attorney was instructed to wriAte for an with 31ysignatures requesting that rthe d othis matter. General's opinion in Council take steps to correct the condition in the neighborhood of 115 North William Strcet was ordered filed. Clerk was informed that the condition had been corrected after filing r: the petition. Treasurers report for the month of on June, 1948, was Councilman and after examination byre Hoyoss, was accepted and ordered filed. A petition with 34 signatures asking the Council to erect stop on f on the llrgnddeSouthdThirdSoutheast Streets wascorners read. Innmetion offctoun of Churchill qn Engineer was instructed to erect stop Councilman Hoyoss,ws the ai=na on the Northwest and Southeast corners of the intersection of Churchill and South Third Streets. the contemplated A petition with 24 signatures protesting construction of a dry cleaning plant at 1003 South Third Street was read and on motion of Councilman Hoyoas, was ordered filed.e ;George Kutz, chairman of the Recreation Commission, fppd red before the Council and suggested that the City take steps to acquire additional property in connection with the Lily Lake Beach project. On motion of Councilman 9ourdaghs, it was decided to improve North Second Street during the 1948 season if possible. Clerk presented a financial report showing disbursements, for first six months of 1948, estimated disbursements for last six months, total for year and estimated over or under budget, also receipts. Mr. Mayer and Mr. Owens, of the Northern States Power Co., appeared before the Council in regard to the new propane gas which probably would be in use in the City sometime during the months of September or October of this year. Mr. Owens stated that the new rate would probably be about ii% higher than the preent rate and basedhat on deliverynts costotodbe made every six months the company. On motion of Councilman Hoyoas, the contract tetween the City and George W. Olsen for construction of sidewalks and driveways along both sides of South Seventh Street between West Churchill and West Hancock Street was .pproved and the proper officers were authorized and directed to sign same. Resolution authorizing the .Issue of Certificates of Indebtedness was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. (Local Improvement ,i 49 Downtown) Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates of Indebtedness was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. (Bitumino,.s Surfacing of Streets (so19 8) on page399) en b • 1-4 • 399 Resolution permitting the substitution of securities was read and was on r^11 call unanimously adopted. (Cosmopolitan State Bank) Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty the following were appointed Judges of election to serve at the primary election on September 14, 1 94 6, and the general election on November,2, 1948; First Ward First Precinct Day Crew - Louis Leyh y cnv. rS •+. - N. A. Nelson ✓ Ca Y' s.• • i - Mrs. Nellie B. Deragisch Y Ct-v- 'e v V c- Day Crew Tryphena Chioholm Mrs. Martha Tonskemper.•• Mrs. Leona T. Kreimer At-ia-a sow�e- Night Crew -Mrs. Anne Collins'X Seyve_ -Lars. Hazel Suckley yc0, , t - Mrs. Elizabeth Salmorea( Ca-. Se• lie_ Second Precinct W ..a, OJ•• V t. SECOND WARD First Precinct Day Crew Mrs. Jes:.ie Charlsen Lk' W-"'i v Mrs. Ruth L. Muller.p P. H. Ryan Day Crew r Pierre J. Fantini to ( take charge and appoint 2 judges & 2 clerks Night Crew Mrs. Helen A. Simonet ?Ca, Se. • Q. Mrs. Ella A. Johnson)(fa.•- ie••e Mrs. Elsie Krueger co--. .e. •� Night Crew Miss Lurenia Schroeder \e'c V"4-0. Leo Krenz .V' Cc -....at Ee VG Mrs. Lenore K. Carey 0( caw Sevw L R' E cv O . t. - 6mr• Sav ye. Second Precinct Night Crew / Pierre J. Fantini to take charge and appoint two IA judges and two clerks. THIRD WARD First Precinct Day Crew Night Crew _ �.f A-Avc_ WmSchwaalen RoyJenks env.rhot Se•eVc. m. �XP ---- -c Second Precinct Day Crew Night Crew Mrs. Florence Hall' - Mrs. Bessie Mitchell - Mrs. Grace Kenney cave Sc-. v-William MoritzCo-.- Se.vt. - Alice Lane c. v. 5e. oc --Robert -11—BiGOe On motion of Councilman u.ourdaghs, meeting adjourned. Mr-, Lena Janilla' C`•^ S.•4 V`_ Mrs. Edna Kress • cam - , •c, S John W. Jackson ; c o .. -, v a Herbert Sherod - Attest: /•� Ci y C ex; • • • 400 • • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota September 7, 1946 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting: Meeting called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular meeting held on the 3rd day of August, 1948, read and approved. Letter from Evelyn Kottka was read. Letter from G. M. Orr Engineering Company in regard to Federal grants for sewage disposal planning was read. On motion of Council- man, Hoyoss • the Clerk was instructed to contact 2.+r. Harry Mayeron of the Orr Engineer Company and arrange for a meeting on. October 15, 1948, at 7:30 F.m. Letter from Stillwater City School district and copy of a resolution requesting the sum of 4155,000.00 for general support of schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 was react. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to carry this matter over to the budget meeting. Clerk read Attorney General's opinion in regard to Gilbert Manufacturing Company. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a bowling alley license was granted to Robert and Minnie Burger at 317 South Main Street, (Main Floor - 8 alleys) On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a cigarette license was granted to Chester Saps (Red Owl Agency) for four mc.iths at 44.00. Petition signed by Tom and Evelyn North in regard to vacation of certain streets around Lily Lake was read, and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Clerk was instructed to have notice published of a hearing on this matter to be held on October 15, 1948, at 7:30 p.m. Petition with 23 signatures of property owners effected requesting grading and black top on South Holcombe Street between Churchill and Hancock Streets was read. On motion of Councilman Linner, the engineer was instructed to make the necessary preparations in connection with this project and start work on same during the 1949 season if possible. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the bond covering the Eagles Club in connection with their off sale liquor license was arproved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the contract between the City and Koppers Company, Inc. as drawn up by the City Attorney was approved and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs, the contracts between the City and Consolidated Lumber Company, Lawrence h. Linner, John J. Kilty, and Tom Curtis Fuel and ''eed Company for coal, as drawn up by the City Attorney were approved and ordered filed. City Treasurer's report for the month of July, 1948, was presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, was approved and ordered filed. The matter of electing a memberto the Board of Equalization and Sinking Fund Commission was then taken up. Board of Equalization Councilman Bourdaghs nominated Councilman Linner; and Councilman Hagerty nominated Councilman Bourdaghs and on 'lotion of Councilman Hoyoss the nominations were closed. A roll call vote followed: Councilmen Hagerty, Hoyoss, Linner and President Carlson voting for Councilman nourdaghs, and Councilman .ourdaghs voting for Councilman Linner. Councilman Bourdaghs was declared elected. Sinking Fund Commission Councilman Hoyoss nominated Councilman Linner; and Councilman Linner nominated Councilman Hagerty. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the nominations were closed. A roll call vote followed: Councilmen Bourdaghs, Linner and President Carlson voting for Councilman Hagerty; and Councilmen Hoyoss and Hagerty voting for Councilman Linner. Councilman Hagerty was declared elected. Audit reports by C. Harvey McIntyre, public accountant, of books and records of the Board of W:ter Commissioners, Stillwater City Schools, and City Clerk P: Treasurer were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, Art Kleinschnitz, member of Fort Commission, and Mayor Carlson wore authorized to attend WaterWays meeting in Chicago. Expenses to be paid by City. Mayor Carlson reappointed the following to the Fort Commission for a three year term: Leo Jewell, C. E. Mclllrath, Burke Z rd and George V. Bancroft; and on motion of Councilman Linner, these appointments were confirmed. (Continued to page 401) el 1 tn • • • • 11 e 401 Mayor Carlson appointed Herold Hohlt to the Planning Commission and on motion of Councilman Hagertg, this appointed was confirmed. (Richard Nelson resigned.) On motion of Councilman Linner, the Clerk was authorized and directed to draw a warrant uron the City Treasurer in the amount of 428.50 to the Board of eater Commissioners. This amount had been included in the July tax settlement and should have been paid to the Board of Water Commissioners by the County. Mayor Carrson appointed the following to the Police Department: Edward Stoll, otanley LaCosse, and Erving Swanson. On motion of Councilman Linner, these appointments were confirmed. Clerk brought up the matter of paying J. A. L. Abercrombie, City Engineer, a flat rate for use of his car in connection with his work. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to consider this matter at a later date. Mayor Carlson reappointed the following to the Library Board: Mrs. John C. Kilty, Mrs. K. M Lavine, and Mrs. A. G. McCormick. On motion of Councilman-iourdaghs, these appointments were confirmed. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certficates of Indebtedness for Local Improvement # 49 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the, issue of Certificates of Indebtedness for Local Improvement No. 50 was read and was on roll call unanimously aaopted. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates od Indebtedness for Bituminous Surfacing 1948 was read and was on ro t call unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates of Rndebtedness for Local Improvement No. 51was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the payment of Lift Guard was read and was on roll call unani::ously adopted. Resolution confirming and establishing assessments for L cal Improvement No. 50 was read and was on roll cell unanimously adopted. Resoltulon directing the payment of bills was read and was on roll cell unanimously adppted. Reaolttiondeeming it expedient to proceed with the petition for the vacation of parts of certain streets was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, meeting adjourned. i Attest: -1 Arad f? / City Clerk Mayor • • • • 402 • Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota, October 5, 1948 7:60 P. M. Regular Meeting: Meeting .called to order by President Carlson. All members of the Council present except Councilman Hoyoss. Ylnytes of the regular meeting held on the 7th day of September, 1948, at 7:60 P.M. read and approved. Letterfrom the State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics, in regard to application by Howard Weiss, 901 South Fourth Street, for a license to operate a private seaplane bee to be locat at the Muller Boat Works on the St. Croix River, was read, and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to approve this license as recommended by the State. Letter from G. M. Orr Engineering Company was read. Letter from Mr. Balafas of Minneapolis, requesting street repairs at 207 and 2071 Sorth Third Street was read end the City Engineer stated that the condition referred to in the letter wes on private property. Letter from League of Minnesota Municipalities in regard to regional meetings was read. Letter from ot publicte Lawf 845n- sotaMater a8ot'n Congress Pollution provideControl for Cois- sion soon and copy f pollution control activities in the public health service of the Federal Security Agency and in the Federal 'Y.orks Agency, and for other purposes, was presented. Letter and schedule on Governor Youngdahl's State conference on youth was read. Letter from E. A. Lehmicke, Chairman of the Planning Commission, wherein he stated that it would be impossible to continue on the board and give it time and attention necessary.se ted to OF MaanaagerCouncilman BenHagerty, Franklin Store, cigarette forlice then lastwas threenmonths E. W. Fry', of 1948. Report from Chief Assessor, L. F. Wright, on revaluation of real and personal property in the City n motionf erCouncilman was preLinner, wassented and , accepted fter examination by the Council, and ordered filed. • Treasurer's report for the month 9fgu, of Councilman was presentedy, and after examination by the Council, motion was accepted and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the following change was approved and endorsement ordered filed cease tc cover 1947 Ford Super Delux Fordor Motor number 799A2006613 and extended td cover 1948 Chevrolet four door sedan Motor number 520t17 (Carlson Taxi) and the City Clerk was instructed to issue a license for the above mentioned Chevrolet. n instructed to motion afe Councilman Linneing r, tferCity Clerk was authorized and sprinkling District Irterest Account 90.00 to General Fund Local Improvement no records C80.58 to 90.00 680.58 General Furd Local Improvement Interest Account 152.18 to 152.18 General Fund Petition for vacation of pert of South Fifth Street was read and referred to the City Attorney. Sheriff Granquist appeared before the Council and stated that he would be willing Battingto donate five acres rthe moreor of less Stillwaterconnection devel developthe and Lake in maintain same and h motion 1' Councilmanitimer, it wase decided to graciously accept the Sheriff's kind offer and the Council mould view the premises in the near future. before t Council. A delegation from the Washington P. T. A. appeared Rev. Wood actin: as spokesman, asking the Council to remove the Everett Street bridge and replace with an earth fill or to widen the present oni.Laureld.:treetI atL Lverettl„treet,o sides and anderectStoplso tsigns onop all traffic FourthStreet at Mulberry to "Stop both North:. nd South bound traffic. On motion of Coutc1lnan Linner, the City Ingineer was instructed to make an immediate survey in connection with the Everett Street bridge request end report at the next regular meeting on November 2, 1948,instruct- at 7:se P.S. Also included in the same motion the City Engineer ed to erect Stop signs on North Fourth otreet at Mulberry to stop both north and south bound traffic. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the City Engineer was instructed to erect stop signs on Laurel Street at Everett Street to stop both east and west traffic. (Continued on page 402) • • Sidney 'wlhren appeared before the Conseil and complained about the uneeesary car horn blowinz and stated Lest he felt something should be done in regard to this matter. City Attorney informed him that we do have an ordinance covering such disturbances and that any arrests can be tried under an ordinance titled disturbing the peace. George Thompson, L 15 South Main Street, appeared before the Council in regard to building cement steps from hls property to the Main Street and complained about cottonwood trees on the City property which has been leased•to 2obert Feters and also about garbage collection. On motion of Councilmar Lipner, the City Engineer was instructed to investigate and report soon as possible on cement steps and cottonwood trees and Councilman Linner. stated that whenever Mr. Thompson made a request to would be entitled to garbage removal services. Walter Doerr, mgster electrician, appeared before the Council in regard to an electrical inspector for Wrshington County. Re stated that the County Board would be willing to pay part of the expense. After considerable discussion Mayor Carlson appointed the following committee to study this matter and report as seon as possible: Councilmen Linner and Hagerty. Councilman Bourdaghs,suggeated that the City Engineer paint yellow zone lines at the intersection of Third and Chestnut Street. Councilmen suggested that the Clerk orange to have purchase orders printed and put same in use as of January 1, 1949. • On motion of Councilman Lipner, the City Engineer was authorized to have a new motor installed in his car not to exceed y200.00. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates of Indebtedness for Local Improvement 1o. 49 was read and was on roll call unanim- ously adopted. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificates of Indebtedness for Bitumihous Surfacing of Streets during 1948 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 Lipner meeting adjourned. Attest: City C erk Council Chamber Stillwater, Finnes,ta Special Meeting: Vkg Meeting called to order bylPresident Hagerty. All members of the Council present. Letter from Geroge C. Kutz, Chairman of Lily Lake Lathing 3each Association and Recreation Commission, opposin: the vacation of a part of South Sherburne, West Willard and Center Streets was read. A resolution grantin_ special permit to use certain lands for purposes not confo:^ninz to the so-called zoning ordinance was read and was on roll tall unanimously adopted. (George McFadden) A resolution vacating a part of South Sherburne Street, a part of West Willard Street, and part of Center Street was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted.. On motion of Councilman Hagerty meeting adjourned. October 15, 1948 7:30 P.M. A tt e st: U ic? City Clerk dati cr • . 404 • • • Council Chamber Stillwater, inr.e:rota eavrmber 3, 1945 7:30 F.M. Regular Meetin5: Meeting called to order ey Vice President Hagerty. A11 members of the Council present except Fr. sident Carlson. minutes of the regular meetine het:l on the 5th day of October, 1948, at 7:30 F. M. :; and minuteof the special ...eeting held on the 15th day of October, 1940, at 7:30 F. b real and approved. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, licenses were granted to Kenneth Ferguson for 10 pin -ball machines and 13 music machines.. On motion of Councilman Linner, licenses were granted to Leo Jewell for 10 pinball machines and 6 music machines. Application of James L. Gardner at Browns Creek Inn for On and Off Sale 3.2 beer licenses 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 December, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. City Engineer presented plans and estimated cost in connection with the Everett Street bridge request by the Washington School P.T.A. at a previous meeting. He stated that it would probably cost about w31,736.20 for an earth fill to replace the bridge and about 410,000.00 for a sidewalk on the present structure. After considerable discussion, it was decided to meet with a delegation from the Washington School F. T. A. on Novanber 18, 194q, at 8:00 P. M. for further discussion in regard to Chi.: maLtcr. .--_.. Or. motion -of Councilman Nbgerty, the Clerk was authorized to accept a check from lobert Peters in the amount of w51o.34 to cover a local Improve- ment on the following described property:. All except North 11 feet of lot 2 Block 23 and lot 4, block 23 Original City; this assessment became delinquent on October 1, 1948, and has been certified to the County Auditor for collection according to law. In his motion Councilman Hagerty also instructed the Clerk to contact the County Auditor and instruct him to strike the above assessment from the list which was certified to him on the loth day of October, 1948. (Principal 35J2.86 Interest to October 30, 1948 415.48) The City Clerk reported that the Brunswick sisters had stopped at the office and stated that they were holding up payment on a local improvement assessment peneine a satisfectOry arrangement in regard to their driveway. The City Engineer was instructed to make the necessary repairs as soon as possible. On motion of Councilman Lipner, the following insurance policies were approved and ordered filed; fire and extended coverage on buildings and con- tents - policy number 12121 Equitable fire end Marine Insurance Company of Frfvidence, Rhode Island, Automobile liability policy No. F 37496 American Casualty Company, Automobile policy number A 114423 Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Co.:ipany, Comprehensive General Liability policy No. CGL 201350 American Casualty Company. (Policies approved by the City Attorney) On motion of Councilman Linger, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a resolution on automatic stop signs for intersections of Main and Chestnut Streets a copy of which will be presented to the Highway Department. Sir. Harry Mayeron, of time 0. M. Orr Fn:_ineerina Company, appeared before the Council and stated that the Federal Government would mare direct grants for preliminary planning in connection with sewage dispossl plants. The City Clerk stated that as of November e, 1948, the balance in the General Fund w _s 0.,541.61. Clerk made the .first reading of an ordinance regulating the collection of garbage end fixing the price to be paid therefor. ;r. Chard, Highway Engineer, aepeared before the Council and presented plans in connection with the proposed re-routing of highway 95 and 96 and also resolutiens for Council action in regard to this matter. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to postpone action until November 9, 1948, at 8:30 F. M. A large delegation aepeared before the Council requesting that steps be taken to rescind the action taken at a previous meeting in re_ard to vacation of certain streets around Lily Lake. Cnmotion of Councilman Linner, the City Attorney was instructed to review the previous action and determine whether or not it would be possible fir time Cocncil to rescind their previous action and report at a special mettle_ to be held on November 18, 1948, at n:00 P. M. On motion of Councilman floyoss, it was decided that the City would pay the elcctr:c bill in connection with the C'r,riseaac liehtin= anf also the cost of making the necessary connections. LesoiutIon authorizing the issue of Certificates of Indebtedness for Local improvement Po. 49 was read en:9 was on roll bail unanimously adopted. Resolution authorizing the issue of Certificetes of Indebtedness for Local Improvement to. 51 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution aethorizine the issue of Certificates of Indebtedness for Local Improvement No. 52 vas r ee. end was on roll call uneeiccusly adopted. esolu ion directira t e. pee ent of `'ine wee reae and ea. on roll cell unanimmesly adopted. On motion of Councilman eourdaghs mectene adjourned to Fovember 5, 1946, at 10:30 A. ee 1 Vice pre ident tad Attest: /72) k . Nt„.„,s vl +2 City C terk • • It%IV ; • • Council Cnamter Stillwater, Minnesota Angular Adjourned Meeting: November 5, 1948 1C:30 A. M. Meeting called to order by Councilman Hoyoss. A11 members of the Council present except President Carlson and Councilman Hagerty. Returns of election held on November 2, 1946, were canvassed by the Council as follows: FOR COUNCILAN Ray C. Grove Willard J. Hagerty Albert Hoyoss Albert Taylor (sticker) 15 scattering votes FOR SCHOOL D1F.LCTOR Clarence C. Cayou Harry A. Swanson 16 scattering votes FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE Wn. F. Nolan 11 scattering votes FOR SFLCIAL MUI1C1kAL JUDGE Warren E. 'aunsell, Sr. 4 scattering votes On motion of Councilman Linner, Ray C.-Grove and Albert Hoyoss were declared elected Councilmen; Harry A. Swanson and Clarence C. Cayou were William electedcLtunicipal Directors;lared elected School Judge; and WarreE. Maunsell,FSrI.odeclaredlan was was declared elected Special Municipal Judge. On motion of Councilman L'ourdaghs, the City Clerk was authorized aid directed to draw warrants upon the City Treasurer per time sheets for services rendered `::y j dges and clerks of election held on November 2, 1948, at tbi rate of 605/ per hour. On-notitn of eru44,108.83 from Ltcalhe City Clerk Improvementas Accountr too General Fundto transfer mo n4, Fund. The above amount was disbursed from the General Fund in the first Instance as followu: Local Improvement No. 49 1,103.07 Local Improvement No. 50 45.00 Bituminous Surfacing 1948 2,960.76 Total 4,108.6Z On notion of Councilman Linner, meetine.. adjourned to Npo/vember 9, 1948 at 4:00 F. M. 2303 votes 2048 votes 2179 votes 246 votes 3065 votes 3059 votes 3264 votes 3186 votes Attest: as•-_ 1211-44-1-1'Sj.‘j City Clia Cou::cil Chamber Stillwater, ;.1rnesota November 9, 1946 4:00 F. 14. Regular Adjourned Meeting: :fleeting called to order b Councilman Linner. All members of the Councilpresent encept Fresident Carlson a::d Council an Hatyruction Rgsolution on specificatk ns for the construction, Hcer and Improvement of h1dhwey 36 was rear an4 wes on roll call unanimously ad ep te::. was Resolution r prohi-itinencroachments on highway 96 w+s reed znc en roll eel;. enanimonsly adortec. (Contintuer] on pace 406) • • 406 Resolution on specifications for the construction, reconstruction and lmprovea.^nt of highway 95 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution prohibiting encroachments on highway 95 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs meeting adjourned to November 16, 19_5, at 2i: CO F. %.. t w Attest: c i2+,..t...4/ Council Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota November ld, 1948 6:O0 P.M. Regular Adjourned Meeting: Meeting called to order by }resident Carlson. All members of the Council present. The City Engineer reported that preliminary steps had been taken in regard to request by George Thompson at 1315 South Main Street for steps and the trimming of trees. Letter from Graham Grower complaining about the speeding of taxi cabs along North Third Street was read. Letter from American Municipal Association in regard to conference to be held in Washington, D. C. on December 12 through 15th, 1948, was read, and on motion of Councilman Hagerty, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to attend. Expenses to be paid by the City. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to withhold any charges with reference to flre run to the Lakeland School house. Earl Vitalis, Superintendent of S'•hools, requested that the Council take some action in regard to closing Fine Street between Third and Second Streets luring certain school hours. On motion of Councilman Limner, it was decided to comply with his request. Letter from Minnesota Department of Health it regard to follow-up investigation of the Legion Bathing Beach and Lily Lake Beach was . presented and on Motion of Councilman Linner was ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Linner, the Gicrk wee instructed to make a trip to }led Wing and study the garbage removal set up in operation there and report to the City Council. Expenses in connection with this trip to be paid by the Cit. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss the Clerk was authorized and instr.eted to accept a check from Werner J. Deske in the amount of .8.25 (Frincipal 2.25 Interest 2.00) to cover payment on Bituminous ctober hadSurfacing n been of mailed totthetCountyhwas ue on Treasurer byOmistakel, 194rs. This check On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, the Clerk was authorized and directed to draw a warrant upon the City Treasurer payable to Herb Whalen in the mb amount2, of r`r6Mr.0 Whalencervices acted rendered aanxtr� clerk the V dueatol e inexperienced ection on November 2, 1943. clerks on the crew. :dr, Whalen tad served for many years on the election crew but due to illness was unable to serve full time this year. A delegation appeared before the Council with George Kutz acting as spokesman. He stated that he was very much opposo sedetoethel-.ace tioe taken it taken vacating certain streets around Lily Lake. take steps to acquire a strip of ground about fifty feet wide around the lake. _ A delegation from the Washington School F. T. appeared before the F Council with Rev. Wood acting as spokesman. After considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman Lir..er, it was decided to stop all vehicular traffic during certain school hours by erecting road blocks. The road blocks would control both North and South bound traffic on Everett Street between Iatrel and Linden Streets. It was also decided to purchase automatic stop sins to be erected at both ends of the Everett Street bridge as soon es possible, anal to make preparations to order something of a more permanent mature in the next two to four years. George Kutz stated that he felt the Council should_ notacc hptiththe five acres more or less which had Lett offered to the brj ` Crarquist. ..- On :potion o: Councilman HO}oss meeting adsoulr:cn to ..ave.':ber 'L , lo4d, et o:00 1. • a • 0 cl u pum Attest: 42'' fi"tj.-Q.t'J‘i aty clerk .Savor • • Cou. cil Chamber Stillwater, Minnesota Regular Adjourned Meeting: r, Rt.. 11-. November 26, 1940 8:00 Meeting called to order b;: President Carlson. A11 members of the ;ooncil present. 0n motion of Councilman Hagerty, the following were granted "Off Sale" Liquor licenses for the year 1949 subject to the apprtval of the Liquor Control Commissioner: 'Urban C. Berg 'Robert G. & 'Minnie Burger 'Edward J. Davidson " John M. Ertle J Clayton H. Seeds • Clara A. E. Meister %James J. Rutten rJa:Des F. Thompson at 414 South ,`Main Street at 317 South Main Street at 231 Fast Myrtle Street at 224 South Main Street at 118 East Chestnut Street at 112 Borth Main Street at 235 East Chestnut :street at 302-304 South Main Street The Council then took up the matter of the budget for the City of Stillwater for the year 1949 and went over It carefully, item for Item and the following budget was agreed on: BUDGET 1949 General Fund Disbursements City Hall Fire Department Health Department Jail Municipal Court Police Department Salartes Street Department Assessor Audit Books & Printing Board of Equalization Comp. Ins. City Officials Fuel Hydrant Repair Legal Publications Official Bonds Street Lights Stationery x: Postage Dog Tags Care of Fleds Engine::r'e Supplies rs Telopi Public Liability Insurance Miscellaneous vdniteway Repair Contention Expense Supplies -City Attorney Mayor's Contingent Safe Deposit Box Dues. Minn. Municipalities Street L,ghting Xmas Dues Municipal Finance Handling Charge Bonds Armory Board Parking Meters Insurance Premiums Interest Local Loans Clerk Finance School Dues Minn. safety Corn cil Dues FSy8ine.r 's Ass e. Ambulance Efcense planning Commission Public E-st Rooms Boiler Inspection iort Commission Recrcetion 688.00 24,474.80 5,722.00 15.00 2,775.00 22,589.40 13,123.44 22,711.60 3,026.00 575.00 100.00 60.00 1,200.00 400.00 800.E6 300.00 9,890.00 250.00 30.00 70.00 Ione200.00 1,200.00 500.00 75.00 100.00 25.00 200.00 5.00 140.00 150.00 10.00 8.00 500.00 600.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 300.00 3.00 100.-C 4,035.0c 119,7.61.24 Cross D7,•bursements Cenera.l Fund 119,161.24 Permanent Lsoroce;aent Fund 10,0000.60 Sinking'• Budd 6,000.00 Iark fund 1,60L.CC- and Fund 2,000.00 Library Fund D,300.00 143,361.2C (Continued on page 400) 407 f • • a FT CA 40• CO e Y Nt0 ma 0•m met n. -1 2C" 0 0 mro too • M Yn mn as at CO • y D3 et F. .0 In 0 oa .0 5 a 0 n. a m Mr • 408 • Sinking Find Fark Fund Band Fund Library Fund rermanent Improvement Fund RECL'IFTS General Fund CM Beer Licenses 1,000.00 r% Cigarette L,censes 600.00 Cil Conciliation Court 175.00 Do-- L.eenses 750.00 'r.:unicital Court 4,000.00 Theatre License 50.00 Soft Drin... Li-censes 420.00 Liquor Licenses 8,250.00 Pin Ball Machine L'censea 500.00 0.00 Music Machine Licenses Regund Compensati n Insurance 250.0C Rural Fire_ServieJ 450.00 Taxi Cab Licenses 125.00 Bowling Alley Licenses 45.00 Scales license 25.00 Repair Work 25.00 Dance Permits 10.00 Junk Dealers License 50.0015.00 Pop Corn Wagon Licenses5.00 Damages '2,005.00 County Appropriation 45.00 Pool Table Licenses 25.00 Miscellaneous 1 b25.00 River Terminal , 10.00 Refunds 150.00 Claims Paid 6 150.00 Parking F!eters 14,000.00 Cigarette -Liquor tax Garbage Collection or Bonds 11,560.00 Tax 6,142.57 Transfer 1J4d1state 6 Farkirgeters 1,313.87 .. 119,161.24 OTHER RECEIPTS - TAXES 6,000.00 1,600.00 2,600.00 9,000.00 10,000.00 29,200.00 Receipts - General Fund 119,161.24 Other Receipts 29, 200.00 148,361.24 Let Levy 1949 General Fund Sinking Fund Fark Fund Band Fund Library Fun'. kernanent Improvement Fund 66,142.37 6,000.00 1,600.00 2,600.00 9,000.00 10.000.00 95,342.37 The Council agreed to approve a school budget in the amount of 4;155,000.00 for the year 1949. (County Auditor has Atorney Generals o>.inion ;n this matter.) At the request of Mayor Carlson the followin- taxi cab operators appeared before the Council: Rivard, Ce rlson and Weiss. The :ayor informed them that the Council members had received many complaints about taxi ca`s exceeding speed limits and, also, careless driving. After considerable di scue si on, t'r,e operators agreed to do everything in their power to correct this condition. On nation of Councilman Haphrty, the City Engineer was Instructed to ar ar,;e for a loadir zone on oyrtle Street between Union and Clain streets for the Grand Cafe. Continued on page 409) • • • 409:''I • Resolution fixing tax levy for City purposes for the year 1949 was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. Resolution acpr ,vine; tax levy for School purposes for the year 1949 was read and was on roil call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Ma_erty, meeting adjourned. Attest: 6 1 Oity Clerk Council Chamber Stillwater, !Minnesota December 7, 194o 7:CC F. 1. Regular fleeting: Meeting called to order by kressdent Carlson. All members of the Council present. Minutes of the regular adjourned meeting hell on the z6th day of November, 1:i4ti, at c:CC p.m. read and approved. Letter from the League of b:innesota kunicipalities in regard to legislative conference to be held on Friday, December 1C, 1948, at Hotel Lowry was read. On motion of Councilman Boudaghs, the Clerk was instructed to attend this c or:ference and suggested that the coatcilmen attend if possible.. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, a theatre license was granted to the Auditorium company for he year 1949 at y$0.00. On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, a scales license was granted to Thomas W. Curtis, Jr. for the year 1949 at w25.00. On motion of Councilman Linner, taxi cab licenses mere granted to the the following, providing, they comply with the City ordinance and state law: Arthur J. Rivard, dna es Stillwater Taxi (5 cabs at 05.00 per cab - wiL.CO) John A. Weiss, dba Rdio Cab Company (S cabs at 0.5.0C per cab - ;;45.00) George A. Carlson, dba Carlson's Taxi (4 cats at 05.00 per cab - 400.00) On motion of Councilman Hoyoss, "on and off" 6.2 beer license was ;-ranted to James L. Gardner et Brown's Crere Inn, on the second readir..: of Lhe application. On motion of Councilman Eourdahs, "On" sale liquor licenses for the year 1949 were grar.tcd Lo the following at a fee of 0,::50.00 per year, which may be paid in two installments, if the applicant so desires, first installment of k675.00 due on or before December 61, 1946, and second installment of 4u,75.0U due on or before June 3C, 1949: Robert G. & Minnie H. Burger James F. Thompson John M. Ertle Edward J. Davidscn Cia!a A. E. i;iesiter at 617 South Main Street at SOt-304 South Main Street at 2c4 South Gain Street at 231 East Myrtle Street at 112 North Mein Street On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs, "On" 5tle Liquor Licenses for the year 1949 were granted to the fillovdn- subject to the payment of 0.00.00 on or before December 31, 1940: E1k's Lodge Ho. 179 Eagles Lodge No. 94 Legi":n Club No. 45 Stillwater Golf Club at 110 South rain Street at 101 South :Thin Street at 103 So','. th 'Third Stre: t at Golf Course The Mayor a:. -pointed the following to serve on to Fiarning _oard: A. E. Schwantes and LIPS. Jean Trylor. On motion of Council:rcn R^:-ert„ the :.ppointrns ntc. +.pre confirmed. Ise :.:ayor reappointed t'he follovan- to serve on Lhe Fort Ooan:ru.,_ion: I,. ... vlelnsbhnaz &ni Lert O. Lund, on motion. of Councliman rifler,e vifointtlents vere oonf i:"re._. (:onLlrueC1 or. i+c:e sir-.) • • 410 The ;layer re -appointed Frank Schaffer and Karl 1. Neumeier to serve on the lark epard. On ;notion of Councilmen Hoyoss, the ap]Oint1erts '?eI'e confirmed. The eeyor re -appointed Joseph ei_onet to serve on the Water Board. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, the appointment was con- firmed - The 7.ey or acpointed George (;like) Muller to serve on the Fort Commission. Or motion of Councilman Linner, the appointment was conf:is:ed. (C. E. Mollrath) The Mayor re -appointed Nice Jemeer to serve on the recreation Commission. On motion of Councilman Linner, the appointment 'ras confirmed. On motion of Councilman Boyoes, the Clerk nos authorized and directed to pay the 'sorer. rc due bn Local Improvement No. 48 Certificates of Indebtedness, if necessary to pay part of amount due from eenercl fund (391.5e) on or before December 31, 1946. (Balance due December 31, 1948 - Y2,000.CU) Unpaid assessments had teen certified to County Auditor and will be collected with real estate texe . A delegation appeared before the Council with Roy Toreile acting se spokesman, complaining that the level of 6icKusick Lake was droi:Ling duo to a man :wade ditch on tire' north end of the lake. Alter con- siderable discusuion, on motion of Councilman Linner, the matter was referred to the Hunting Co::unissio:. On motion of Councilman Linner, it wa.. decided to block off the following streets during the wintr months for the purpose of coasting - North Second Street between Laurel and Wilkin Streets, South Second Street between Fine and Locust Streets, and Walnut Street between Third and Second Streets. This was the night for the second reading of an ordinance on collection of garbage and fixing a price but on motion of Councilman Hagerty, it was decided to postpone the reading until the next regular meeting to be held on January 4, 1949,.at 7:30 F. M. Attorney General's opinion in regard to powers and duties of the Water Follutipn Coanission was read. On motion of Councilman Linner, the following assessment rolls as prepared by the City Engineer were accepted, and the Clerk was _nstructed to publish a notice setting the time for public hearing on the 4th day of January, 1949, et 'tree F. S. - Local Improvement No. 52 Constructing sidewalks and driveways In and along both sides of South Seventh Street between West Churchill and Weet Hancock Sts.; Local Improvement ]o. 51 - Constructing sidewalks and driveways in and along 'eth sides of South Sixth Street between West Willard and West Hancock Strects; and tituminous Surfacing of Streets during 194c. Resolution deeming it expedient to proceed with the petition for the vacation of part of South :Fifth Street and instructing the City Clerk to give notice by publications in the official paper of the City for four succcesLve weeks was rend and was en roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution pertalnin: to the installation of electric traffic slenals at the corner of brain snd Cee sinut Streets war: read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. A reeoluti n d recti xi the payment of bills was read and was on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Bourdaghs, meetinz ad,journed.to December 27, 1948, at 7:e0 F. N. Attest: af__ i- City Clerk r mayor Council Chamber Stillwater, nreso to December 27, 1246 7:s0 P. Regular Adjourned kectin_: aeetiacalledto order by president Carlson. All mr'ct rs of the Council present. exert Council.:cn no ose. Letter frta : rs. A. J. Y,cCormick, Secretary of the Library hoard, :n regaca tD aac:.itionrl iL'ntind on Four.. Street in front of the litrary, was r:ad. The City Engineer was instructed to _nvesti zute and report at the next regular mcetirrl, on January 4, 1949, at 7:30 F. 7.. Treasurer's report for the month of September and October 194o were presented and after examination by the Council, on motion of Councilman Linner, were accepted r,nd ordered filed. On notion .f Councilman .:ourda;,hs, the Clerk was ;nstructed to waive the interest (12.60 and Penalty (11.51) and accept a check in the amount of w22J.20 principal on the followin7 local improvement asses.:rent: Sot.Lh 20.66 feet of lot 4, click 29, Orignlnal City. On motion of Councilman Limner, the Clerk was instructed to waive Lbe interest (9.72) and penalty (6.69) and accept payment in the amount of ,,54.00 principal on the followir.,; local improvement assessa:ent: Lot 1, 3lock 11, Cerli 8 3^.hulenberg's Addition. Clerk reported on his trip to Red Mine in regard to garbage retmoval fee in operation there for shout or.c year. He elated that in his opinion this Ilan of arbae pickup would not he advisable in Stillwater and that the state law provides that the fees for garbage removal cannot exceed the actual cost of disposing of same. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to dispense with any further :ascussion on garbage removal fees. On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was appointed purchasing agent for the City effective January 1, 1949, and all ti' claims must he accompanied by a .purchase order signed by the Clerk. On motion of Councilman Linner, it was decided to grant the request of the Stillwater Association for parking privileges on January 6, 1949, (Farner's Day sponsored by the Association) the Chief of Police was instructed to refrain from issuing tags on January 6, 1949. A Resolution fixing salaries of City officials and City emr loyees for the year 1949 was read and was on roll call unanim- ously adopted. A Resolution appointing Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Treasurer, and Deputy Clerk of the Conciliation aced ilunicipal Courts and fixing Lhe compensation therefor was read and was an roll call unanimously adopted. A Resolution fixing the salary of the supertisor and caretaker of the pu'.aic akatin^ rinks was reed arc., 1as on roll call uranimously adopted. A resolution on street department payroll was read and wason roll call unanimously adopted. A resolution author:zin,; the City treasurer to pay outstanding certificates of indebtedness was read tal. was on roll call unanimously adopted. A resort tion directing the payment _, 'bills was read and was on rollcall unanimously acipted. On motion of Councilman Hagerty, meeting adjourned. *See additions below Atiest: City .� .lp�.�c� 2-�jor✓ pier 6 "A -hi Mayor On motion of Councilman Linner, the City Clerk was authorized to make the following transfers: City Treasurer 1.00 to General Fund Sinking Fund .47 to General Fund General Fund 31.49 to City Treasurer Bituminous 6th & 7th 2.54 to Sprinkling District Interest 1.00 .47 61.49 2.54 • 411 • • •