City of Seattle Records

189

COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE

Dec. 19/82 awarded to them upon their giving a bond with good and sufficient sureties in the sum of $300.00. Ordered that the Committee on Fire and Water supply be and they are hereby instructed to negotiate for a lease of the ground upon which the present Engine House on Columbia Street stand for the period of five years. Ordered that the Assessor be and he is hereby instructed to procure all necessary blanks for making the next city assessment. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Attest: E. S. Osborne Clerk Approved H G Struve Mayor

Jan. 5/83 Be it remembered that on this the 5th day of January 1883 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, O.F. Cosper, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald and G. L. Manning. Thereupon the following proceedings are had, towit: Petitions Received From W.H. White et al for the repeal of Ordinance No. 345 the regulation of a plans for teams etc. Referred to the Judiciary and Legislative Committee. From Ed L. Lindsley for changing a license for a one Horse vehicle to 2 horse vehicle. Referred to Licenses and Revenue Comtee. From the Clerk asking the right to attach his sign as Attorney at Law to the new City Engine etc. Granted. From Robert Abrams et al for a sidewalk on the south side of Battery Streets from Water Street to Front Street. Referred to Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Thomas Burke et al for the grading of the alley in