City of Seattle Records

334 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Aug 17/83 to the legialsture of the Territory for adoption. Thereupon the Mayor appoints councilmen Rasin, McDonald & Day as such Committee Ordered that the Council stand now adjournd until Monday August 20,1883 at 8 o'clock pm Attest: E S Osborne clerk Approved H G Struve mayor Be it remembered that on this the 20th day of August 1883, 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 Thomas Clancy, B F Day, Geo W Harris, Charles McDonald, Otto Ranke, U M Rasin and F W Wusthoff. Thereupon the followingproceedings are had: Petitions Rec'd From Cummings & Strong asking to be released from their contrat for the Improvement of James Street under Ordinance No 387. Referred to Street Comtee. From L Reinig et al for changing the grade on Madison Street between 5th and 6th Streets. Referred to Street Comtee. From Seattle Hook & Ladder Co No 1 for an appropriation of $300.00 to apply towards payment of debts & against their apparatus. Referred to the Fire Comtee. From S S Bailey et al for theappointment of Frank & Dean as Might Policemen. Referred to Comtee on Police From John Spencer for the consideration of his bid for gas work. Referred to Gas Comtee. From Charles S Roe for the right to erect poles & stretch wires for electric light & submitting an Ordinance therefor. Referred to Gas Comtee. Communications Rec'd From His Honor the Mayor reommedning the compilation of the Ordinances of the City of Seattle. Adopted & Attorney instructed to

378 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct 12/83 with instructions to consult with Engineer of said 6 petitioners & report such proper elevations as may be agreed upon. Communications Rec'd From Robert H Street with reference to license of Book Agents Referred to the Committee on Licenses From Surveyor recommending certain changes in grade elevation on Madison Street. Referred to Street Committee Reports Rec'd From Treasurer on general funds for month ending September 30, 1883. Referred to Finance Committee Committees Reports Rec'd From Health & Police Comtee reporting that nuisence complaint of by Henry Westphal et al had been abated. From Street Committee Rejecting the petition of L B Andrews with reference to Madison Street assessment Roll. Report adopted From Street committee rejecting the petition of Martin Strong for 15 percent of reserve funds on Madison Street, Report adopted From Street Committee rejecting the petition of O Jensen for the right to obstruct Weller Street with a house. Report adopted & petition denied. Ordered that the Attorney be & he is hereby instructed to proceed forthwith to cause the removal of said obstructions. From Street Commitee recommending the granting of the petition of Charles S Roe for the erection of ploes & stretching wires for electric light & recommending that the Attorney be insturcted to submit a general Ordinance regulating the subject. Adopted. Claims Paid Fire Fund Donald Mackay Architect Coulmbia Street Engine House $69. F W Wusthoff Valves etc. for Engine No1 66.12 Applications for Licenses Ordered that licenses be issued as follows, to wit: Frank Lessman for Retail Liquors for 3 months from Oct 13/83 Miter & McCormick for Retail Liquors for 3 months from Oct 15/83 Consideration of Ordinances And now the Council proceeds to consider and Ordinance entitled 'Ordinance to ament section five (5) of Ordinance No[?]