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1953-03-17 Council Minutesand install a trunk sewer 500 feet south of Caspers street and parellel to Casper street from Seventh Avenue to Third Avenue, and .Dayton street from Seventh to Ninth avenue, by the construction of a trunk and lateral sanitary sewer system together w with the necessary manholes and other appurteneances necessary to malice a complete improvement, with the date set for,the hearing on the 21st day of April. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Council accept the contract with Carey & Kramer, Engineers, for a sewerage disposal pl&nt, and authorized the Mayor to sign said contract. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman 41cGinness and seconded by councilman,Maxwell that Resolution of Intenetion#i18, for the improvement of certain streets, be passed with the hearing set for April 28. Motion cars&ed. A motion was madd by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that we accept the proposal of Carey & Kramer for engineering work for street improvement. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and secon' � e ¢¢ �pp' Wickstrom be authorized to . install an 8 inch sewer,.aal his exxpennse oiromm �RVt::..9 r, south between Pine and Urban way, he is to also furnish the city with a map, when completed. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the Treasurer be authorized to transfer $2000 from the guarantee fund and $1000 form the building fund to the water operating fund, to be paid back as soon,as possible. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjor + The results of the City General Election held March 10T 1953, with 183 votes cast, Mayor Paul McGibbon, 178 votes, Clerk Anita Busch, 169 votes, Myra Bloomfield 1 vote, Councilman at Large, Sproule McGinness, 172.votes, Bernard Yost and Ernie Vollan, 1 vh^te, Councilman First ward, Allen L. Kincaid 59 votes, Louis Talen 21 votes, Councilm n second ward,-28 votes for Aubrey,H. Engels, Councilman Third Ward, Warren A. Bishop 65 votes. . March 17, 1953 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilment present Tucker, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell Holmquist and McGinness. The Treasurers report was read to the Council. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell to renew the contract with Hughbanks Incorporated, who offered to Lace the warrants and Bonds for L. I. D. 67. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Zucker that the addition to our city Code, regulating the presence of Minors under the age of 18 years in Public streets and other places between certain hours, defining duties of Parents or others in care of minors, providing dor arrestsnd.penalties for violation thereof, be passed. Motion carried. A letter was read to the council from the Association of Tavern owners asking that an ordinance be passed in regards to the sale of liquor to minors, This was referred to the Safety committee. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the Mayor appoint the Third Policeman for a period of six months. Motion carried. Councilman Tucker submittdd his resignation so the new councilman can get acquainted with the work. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that CounciLnan Tucker resignation be accepted._ A roll call vote showed Tucker yes, Vollan no, Engels yes, Maxwell yes, Holmquist no, McGinness yes. A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by councilman Tucker that the resignation of Councilman Holmquist be accepted. A roll call vote showed Tucker no vote, Vollan no, Engels yes, Maxwell yes Holmquist yes and McGinness yes. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that Mayor McGibbon appoint Al Kincaid to serve as Counci7r.;an for First ward. Motion carried. A motion was mane by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Mayor appoint Warren A. Bishop for councilman Third Ward, these appointments confirmed by the council. Motion carried. A letter was read protesting the improvement of Durbin Drive, with the signatures of two property owners. 1 1 1 n I� �1 A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Max Meyring be authorized to establish the grade in the alley between Ninth Avenue and C street between Pine .and Fir streets, ,the cost not to exceed $25. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman McGinness that Councilman Maxwell be appointed as a representative to aid Vic Holmquist. Motion carried. There bein Jno further busi ss the meeting adjourned: a �L� (�_ Ci;Z ty Clerk Mayor April 7, 1953 The Council met for its regular session With Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following Councilmen present Tuson, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell, McGinness, Kincaid and Bishop. ° The water collectors report was redd to the council. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded I.y councilman Vollan that the bills which were approved by the additing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the bill for $1957 against the water department for street improvement be paid from the guarantee fund, to be repaid by August 1st. Motion carried. The letter from Stoll Plumbing in regards to dumping refuse from Septic tanks in our sewer was referred to the street committee. A letter from Patrolman Fechter in regards to going to Police school was referred to the safety conunittee. A letter was read from Mr. Engebretsen in regards to the unfsanitary condition which was left at the soap factory, Mayor McGibbon stated he would investigate the condi6 on. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McG&O'A'I,hat the Council approve the segregation of lots 17, 19, 22 and 2h in Block 71, Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell for the Finance committee to investigate the rieeds"of the City Treasurer in regards to a safe, and bring in a'recommendation at the next council meeting. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the streetoommittee be authorized to go ahead with the patching of the blacktop street not to exceed $1200.00. Motion carried. The matter of Mr. Wickstrom to trade the south 20 feet of Erben Drive to the City for the graveling of Lath & Erben drive was referred to the street committee by Mayor McGibbon. Councilman Engels is to bring in a recommendation regulating Television Aerials. Mayor McGibbon appointed councilman Kincaid on the water committee to replace councilman T4zcicer, also Councilman Bishop on the street committee. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan to give the Lions Club permission to block off Third Avenue from Main to Dayton street May 23, also the Police Department is to take care of the traffic. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Lions Club also be given permission to hang a street banner for said occassion. Motion carried. Therebeing o further busin the meeting adjou .00P ,�, c ; City C]e rk Mayor April 21, 1953. The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Vollan, Maxwell, McGinness, Kincaid and Bishop. res nt A large number of peoplewepe a the meeting for the hearing on Resolution of Intention # 117 for the sewer. A number of questions were answered by the Engineer and Mayor McGibbon. Two protests were read to the Council, also several in the audience protested the sewer. Because of the absence of one councilman a motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded day councilman Tuson to adjourn this meet- mnd until April 28. Motion carried.