City of Seattle Records

158 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct. 23/82 Commitees Reports Received From Judiciary and Legislative recommending the granting of the petition of Walter France for the refunding of taxes paid. Adopted. From Health and Police approving Report of thr Health Officer. Adopted. From Fire and Water Supply asking further time on the Ordinance granting water rights. Granted further time until next meeting to report. Applications for Licenses Received From Frank Peters for a retail liquor license. Refused. From J. C. Nixon for a retail liquor license. Referred to Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From Joseph Francisco for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From J.H. Grimsley for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committe on Licenses and Revenue. Claims paid City Fund Walter France erroneous assessment No. 206 $7.00 Ordinances Received From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on Union Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled " To provide for the improvements of Second and Jackson Streets". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative Comtee. submitting an Ordinace entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Washington Street from a point 90 feet west of 3rd Street to Second Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. New Business And now the Policeman B.H. Calligan tenders his resignation as a member of the Police force to take effect as soon as his succesor is elected and qualified. Accepted.

161 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct 26/82 Ordered that the Treasurer be and is hereby instructed to make a reduction in the assessment of the Slotter Hen's for and on account of the Jackson Street sidewalk as was done in call of Columbia and P.S. R.R. Co and that upon the payment of such reduced taxation together with Penalty and interest their assessment be satisfied. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Friday October 27 1882 at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m. Attest E S Osborne Clerk Approved U M Rasin Acting Mayor Oct 27/82 Be it remembered that on this the 27th day of October 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O. F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Jail Committee make their report upon certain changes made against the Contractor of New City Engine House; thereupon said report is adopted. A petition is received from J.W. George et al for removal of a Chinese Wash House on Lot 8 Block 6 of Maynards plat; thereupon the same is referred to the Committee on Fire and Water supply. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved U M Rasin Acting Mayor

161 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct 25/82 Ordered that the Treasurer be & is hereby instructed to make a reduction inthe assessment of the Kotter Hens for & on account of the Jackson Street sidewalk as was done in case of the Columbia & P S R R Co. & that upon the payment of such reduced taxation together with Penalty & Interest their assessment be satisfied Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Friday October 27, 1882 at 7&1/2 O'clock P M Attest: E S Osborne clerk Approved U M Rasin acting Mayor Oct 27/82 Be it remembered that on this the 24th day of October, 1882 the Commonn Council of the city of Seattle meets in its Council chamber pursuant to adjournment Thereupon the following Officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor H G Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O F Cosper, Chas F Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald & U M Rasin Thereupon the following procedings are had: And no the Jail Committee make their report upon Certain Charges made against the Contractor of New City Engine House; thereupon said report is adopted A petition is received from J W George et al for removal of a Chinese Wash House in Lot 8 Block 6 of Maynards plat; thereupon the same is referred to the Committee on fire and Water supply. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S Osborne clerk Approved U M Rasin acting Mayor

162 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Nov. 3/82 Be it remembered that on this the 3rd day of November 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, to wit: Councilmen O.F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, G. L. Manning and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had. By reason of the absence from the City of His Honor the Mayor Councilman U.M. Rasin is elected to the position of Acting Mayor to serve during such absence. Petitions Received From W.D. Lyts for the right to erect a building near the Columbia Street Incline. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From John H. Carr et al for a sidewalk on the north side of Jackson Street from the west side of 8th Street to the the west side of 6th Street. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From F.X. Prefontaine et al for a refunding concert license paid by Catholic Church. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From E.A. Turner et al for the right to raise a sidewalk on 8th Street fronting Lot 5 Block 40 and to grade and raise crosswalk. Referred to the Commitee on Streets and Street Improvements. From M. S. Booth et al for a street lamp corner Jefforson and 5th Streets. Referred to Gas Light Committee. From W. N. Bell with a reference to a sidewalk in front of Odd Fellows Hall on Front Street in BellTown. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From E.W. Rea asking for further time in which to complete the New City Engine House. Referred to Jail Comtee. From H.J. White protesting against paying grade tax for Union Street grade. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. Reports Received From the City Attorney for the month ending Oct 01 1882.

163 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 2/82 Adopted. From Justice of the Peace showing fines collected. Adopted. From City Clerk showing amount of receipts as fees. Adopted. From Treasurer showing general receipts and disbursements. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer on Jackson Street sidewalk. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Street Commissioner showing labor done. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Street Commissioner approving 7th Street sidewalk. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Surveyor showing work done on Front Street grade. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Surveyor showing work done on 2d, 3rd and other Streets grade. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Harbor Master showing collections. Adopted. Committee's Reports Received From Jail Committee showing contract work done on New City Engine House. Adopted. From Streets and Street Improvements recommending the granting of the petition of Eliza A. Driggs et al for opening Wall and Vine Streets. Adopted and Street Commissioner is hereby instructed to open said streets accordng to the prayer of said petition. From Streets and Street Improvements recommending the granting of the petition of the Sisters of Charity et al for a sewer on Madison Street. Ordered that the Committee of 2 Councilmen be appointed to conduct with the Street Committee and report at next meeting plans and specfications for such sewer. Thereupon the Acting Mayor appoints Cosper and Clancy as such Committee. From Fire and Water Supply on an Ordinance granting a water franchises. Laid on the table. From Gas Lights recommending the erecting of certain lamp posts.