City of Seattle Records

147 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb 4 1887 Be it remembered that on this 4th day of February A D 1887 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following officers are present to wit: his Honor the Mayor W H Shoudy and councilmen J Furth, J M Frink, Jos Green, J D Hinckley, R Russell & C F Reitze. The following proceedings are had towit: Petitions etc. Petition of W V Rinehart for permission to make certain repairs to wooden buildings corner Mill & South Third Streets. Granted Petition of D R Williamson et al to open Box Street from High Street (Mercer Plat) in front of "The House" and plank sixteen (16) feet wide so much of said Box Street through the so called "China Gardens" as may be necessary to make it passable for loaded teams and footmen. Granted and the Street Commissioner directed to openand improve said Box Street. Petition of W F Allen et al for a street light corner of 5th & Minor Streets and for a street crossing along the Northside of Marion Street across 5th Street. Granted. Communication from Chief of Police relating to obstructions in Seattle Harbor: Referred to to Committee on Harbor and Wharves. Official Reports Received From City Atty for month of January. Read and ordered filed. From Police Justice G A Hill for month of January. Referred to Finance committee From Police Justice Geo G Lyon for month of Dec & January. Referred to Finance committee From Chief of Police for month of January. Read and ordered filed. From City Treasurer for month of January. Referred to Finance Committe From Street Commissioner for month of January. Referred to Street Committee and approved and ordered filed.