City of Seattle Records

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.

177 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Dec 1/82 -ments. From F. X. Prefontaine et al for the remitting of the amount of concert license paid. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From M.S. Booth et al for a gas lamp at S.E. corner of Block 34 corner 4th and Jefferson Streets. Referred to thr Committee on Gas. From Hoole & Simpson for a release from further work on Front Street sidewalk. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Hoole & Simpson for further time on Union Street sidewalk. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. Reports Received From City Justice. Approved and ordered filed. From Clerk. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Treasurer. Referred to Finance Comtee. From Street Commissioner. Approved and ordered filed. From Surveyor showing work done on Street Contracts. Approved and ordered filed. From Harbor Master asking further time in which to report. Granted. Committees Reports Received From Public Buildings, Property and Grounds rejecting the petition of Ching Jung et al for a Wash House. Adopted and petition rejected. From Finance approving Treasurer's Report for October. Adopted. From Licenses and Revenue rejecting application of Thos Moore for a retail liquor license. Adopted and license refused. From Comtee. on Jail Building recommending that a Warrant be drawn favor of E.W. Rea Contractor for $1000.00. Adopted. A communication is recd. from Councilman U.M. Rasin asking a leave of absence from the city for 90

242 JOURNAL OF THE PROCCEDINGS OF THE Apr 14/83 "right of way to the Union Water Company to lay and keep in repair water pipes within the City of Seattle for the purpose of supplying the inhabitants thereof with pure fresh water." After due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote towit: In favor of adoption Cosper, Clancy, McDonald, Manning & Rasin. Against adoption none. Ordered that the vote of assessment in order to provide funds to pay for the sidewalk constructed on Marion Street under Ordinance No. 364 be & is hereby fixed in the sum of 7 3/10 mills on the Dollar. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday evening April 16, 1883. Attest: E.S. Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor Apr 16/83 Be it remembered that on this the 16th day of April 1883 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 O.F. Cosper, Charles F. Clancy, Charles McDonald, G. L. Manning and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Reports Received From Clerk showing Fund statement of a/c with Chin Guan & Charlie on grades. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Surveyor showing earth placed in lower Spring and James Streets by Chin Guan & Charlie. Filed. Committees Reports Rec'd From Gas Lights recommending the discontinuance of oil lamp corner 5th and Jefferson Streets. Adopted. From Streets and Street Improvements approving Clerk's statement of the a/c with Chin Guan & Charlie. Adopted. Licenses granted The following application having been approved by the

244 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Apr 16/83 And now the Council proceeds to consider the bids for the construction of sidewalks on Second Street in Maynard's plat under Ordinance No. 369. Whereupon it appearing to the Council that the bid of S.G. Simpson is the lowest and best bid and that he is the lowest responsible bidder. It is ordered that the Contract be awarded to him upon his giving a bond in the sum of $500.00 with good and sufficient sureties. And now the Council proceeds to consider the bids for Improvements on James, Cherry and Spring Street from Front Street to Alley between Front and Second Streets under Ordinance No. 365. Whereupon it appearing to the Council that the bids of G.N. Alexander are the lowest & best bids, and that they are the lowest responsible bidders. It is ordered that the Contracts be awarded to them. Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed to take the Warrant No.181 Road Fund favor of Gladding McBean & Co of San Francisco for $781.60 cash the same & forward such funds by proper means to said firm. Ordered that the Plans & Specifications for Madison Street Sewer as now presented be & are hereby adopted & that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed to advertise for bids in accordance therewith A special Ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills, Adopted Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday evening April 23, 1883 at 7 1/2 o'clock Attest: E. S. Osborne, Clerk Approved: H. G. Struve, Mayor Apr 23/83 Be it remembered that on this the 23rd day of April the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Offcers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen O.F. Cosper, Charles F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald and U.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

260 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE McDonald, Manning & Rasin. Against adoption none. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Friday May 25, 1883 at 8 o'clock p.m. Attest E.S. Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor

May 2/83 Be it remembered that on this day the 2st day of May 1883 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to Ordinance No 344 as a Board of Equalization. The following Officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Acting Mayor Councilman U.M. Rasin and Councilmen O.F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy and Charles McDonald. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Council proceeds to the examination and equalization of the General Assessment Roll filed by Frank Seidel City Assessor on May 7, 1883. Thereupon the Council proceeded with such examination until the hour adjournment as which time the matter of such further consideration is laid over until Tuesday May 22, 1883 at 8 o'clock p.m. Adjourned until May 22, 1883 at 8 o'clock p.m. Attest: E.S. Osborne Clerk Approved U M Rasin Acting Mayor

May 22/83 Be it remembered that on this the 22nd day of May 1883 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment of May 21, 1883 as a Board of Equalization. The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Acting Mayor Councilman U.M. Rasin and Councilmen O.F. Cosper, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch and Charles