City of Seattle Records

121 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Be it remembered that on this the 4th day of September 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Offices are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald, G. L. Manning and V.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are has: Reports of Committees Received From Judiciary and Legislative, submitting an ordinance entitled "To provide for the purchase of certain real estate" From Health and Police, in the Communication of D. E. L. Smith for a 3 month leave of absence, recommending the granting of the prayer of said Communication. Adopted and petition granted. From Finances, on the claim of W. E. Boone, recommending the same be paid. Adopted. From Finances, on the matter of bids for job printing, recommending that the Clerk be authorozed to procure job work done and he may judge for the best interests of the City. Adopted and bids rejected. From Street and Street Improvements, on the petition of O.S. Wright et al for the opening Canal Street from 12th to 13th Streets, and 13th Street to be opened from Canal Street to a point 100 feet south of the south line of Catharine Street, recommending the granting of said petition. Adopted and petition granted. From Streets and Street Improvements, on the petition of A.K. Manning et al for the opening of 3rd Street from Battery to Blanchard Streets, recommending the granting of said petition. Adopted and petition granted. From Fire and Water Supply, on Fire Warden's Report recommending that the same be adopted. Adopted. From Licenses and Revenue recommending that licenses be

128 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Sept 8/82 On this the 8th day of September 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, Fred Gasch and V.M. Rasin. No quorum being present, Council adjourned until Monday September 11 1882 at 7.30 o'clock p.m. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor Sept 11/82 Be it remembered that on this the 11th day of September 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O. F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald and V.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions received From W.A. Scott et al for the opening of Mill Street from 8th to Williamson Street, thence north to intersect Lake Street. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. Communications received From His Honor the Mayor recommending that the members of the Police force be uniformed. Referred to the Committee on Health and Police. Reports received From the Surveyor restructing plans for Washington Street grade under Ordinance No. 301. Reports of Committees received From Public Buildings, Property and Grounds recommending that the rent of a certain Tenement House belonging to the City be reduced to $10.00 per month. Adopted.

157 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATLLE Oct. 16/82 and Rasin. Against adoption none. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday October 23 1882 at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor Oct. 23/82 Be it remembered that on this the 23rd 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, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Chas McDonald and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had. Petitions Received From E.H. Plummer et al remonstrating against combining 2d and Jackson Street grades in one district. Referred to Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From A.W. Engle et al for a sidewalk on the south side of Washington Street from a point 90 feet west of 3rd Street to 2d Street. Adopted and Judiciary and Legislative Committee instructed to submit a proper ordinance. From Sisters of Charity et al for a sewer on Madison Street from 5th Street to the Bay. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Srig. Verem Orion for the refunding of the amount of Concert license paid. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenues. From Jacob Levy et al for street lamps on Front Street near University and Seneca Streets. Referred to the Committee in Gas Lights. Reports Received From Health Offices submitting quarterly report. Referred to the Committee on Health and Police.

159 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct. 23/82 Ordered that Frank Peters be allowed to withdraw his application for a retail liquor license and re-file the same. And now Frank Peters files his application for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committe on Licenses and Revenue. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor Office of the Mayor of the City of Seattle October 25, 1882 A meeting of the Council is hereby called to convene on Thursday October 26 1882 at 7&1/2 o'clock p.m. at the Council Chamber for the transaction of any business that may be brought before it. H G Stuve Mayor Oct. 26/82 Be it remembered that on this the 26th day of October 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to the call of His Honor the Mayor. The following Offices are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O.F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, G. L. Manning and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Communications Received From His Honor the Mayor submitting a protest by W. E. Borne Architect against the manner of the construction of the new City Engine House by E. W. Rea Contractor. Report Received From City Surveyor submitting plans and specifications and estimates for a sidewalk on Union Street as required by Ordinance No. 324. Thereupon after examinaton the same

159 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct 20/82 Ordered that Frank Peters be allowed to withdraw his application for a retail liquor license and refile the same. And now Frank Peters files his application for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenue. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Attest: E S Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor Office of the Mayor of the City of Seattle October 25 1882 A meeting of the Council is hereby called to convene on Thursday October 26 1882 at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m. at the Council Chamber for the transaction of any business that may be brought before it. H G Struve Mayor Oct 26/82 Be it remembered that on this the 26th day of October 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber following to the call of His Honor the Mayor. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O. F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, G. L. Manning and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Communications Received From His Honor the Mayor submitting a protest by W.E. Boone Architect against the manner of the construction of the New City Engine House by E. W. Rea Contractor. Reports Received From City Surveyor submtting Plans and Specifications and Estimates for a sidewalk on Union Street as required by Ordinance No. 324. Thereupon after examination the same