City of Seattle Records

590 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Feb 6/85 Be it remembered that on this the 6th day of Feburary 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present,to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Frye, W.A. Harrington, B.L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H.L. Yesler, W.G. Latimer & W.V. Rinehart. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Recd' Buckias From Sylvanus Buckias forrefunding moneys paid for taxes and correcting assessment. Referred to Judiciary Comtee Hoskinson for Howard St condemnation From F S Hoskinson et al for condemning property for a street to be called Howard Street. Referred to Street Comtee Moyer From Geo Moyer for remitting penalty on delinquent taxes, Referred to Judiciary Comtee Engines to Belltown Remonstrances are rec'd from Julius Smith et al and from Firemen against moving Enging #2 to Bell town, Irdered that said remonstrances be laid on the table. In favor of said order, Frye, Northrup, Snyder, Sox Latimer, & Rinehart. Against the same Clancy, Harrington, & Yesler James Street From Wm Harkins for an extension of time until April 1,1885 on James Street Grade. Granted upon the condition that said Harkins pay all the claims of laborers and maerialmen already against said street. Reports Reports Rec'd From Street Commissioner Referred to Street Comtee From City Justice Referred to Street Comtee From Justice Geo G Lyon Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Harbor Master Order filed From Jailor Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Chief of Police showing arrests Referred to Judiciary Comtee Health Officers From Health Officer submitting quarterly report Referred to the Comtee on Health and Police From Treasurer on the condition of city Funds Referred to Clerk Surveyor on drain Mill & Front From Surveyor on defective drainage at Mill and Fourth Streets Referred to Sewer Comtee Same on Front at bulkhead From Surveyor on defective bulkhead on West side of Front Street Referred to the Attorney

596 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Feb 6/85 recorded on page 589 for labor on streets after the storm in the sum of $22.75 is ordered paid. Latimer Claim Councilman Latimer thereupon declines to accept the allowane & states that he will not take the warrant therefor & requests the Clerk that no warrant issue. Ordered that the thanks of the Council be & is tendered to Councilman Latimer for his service rendered as afore siad James & 5th Grade Claim Claims are presented by laborers & others against James & 5th Sts grades. Referred to the clerk. License Ord Ordered that the matter of certain proposed amendments to Sections 7 & 11 of Ordinance No 637 be & the same is referred to the License Comtee to report next meeting. Ordinances Detective Service An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An ordinance appropriating money to pay for Detective Service" After due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote to wit: In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye, Harrington, Latimer, Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same none. Washelli Cemetary An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An ordinance creating Washelli Cemetary and setting apart and dedicating the grounds for the same" After due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote to wit: In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye,Harrington, Latimer, Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same none. To pay Bills An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills" After due consideration said Ordinance is adopted upon the following vote to wit: In favor of adoption Clancy, Frye, Harrington, Latimer, Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same none. Miscellaneous Clerk to notify Brugger Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed to notify Abraham Brugger that at the next regular meeting of the Council his license will be revoked. The following reports having been duly approved by Committees are ordered filed to wit: City Justice, Justice Lyon, Chief of Police & Jailor. Ordered that the council stand now adjourned wntil Monday Feb 9, 1885 at 7 PM Attest E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor

598 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Feb 9/85 Bernard Kurz for Retail malt liquors for 3 months from Feb 6,1885 Blanchard & Smith for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 11,1885 Frank P Hemen for Retail intoxicating liquors for 6 months from Feb 8,1885 Margaret Sullivan for Retail malt liquors for 3 months from Feb 15,1885 Fred Gasch for Retail malt liquors for 6 months from Feb 8,1885 John Feigh for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 8,1885 Flynn & Anderson for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 8,1885 Andrew Storah for Retail malt liquors for 3 months from Feb14,1885 Grubb & Johnson for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 1,1885 Scholpp & Kallsen for wholesale malt liquors for 3 months from Jan 27,1885 Wm Grose for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 1,1885 John T Lester for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 17,1885 Andrew Heninch for Retail malt liquors for 3 months from Feb 14,1885 Claus & Harms for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 1,1885 O'Shea & Parent for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 13,1885 Louis Silvin for Retail intoxicating liquors for 3 months from Feb 7,1885 The vote on granting said licenses is as follows: In favor of the same Frye, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same Northrup. Ordinances Bonds Mayor & Clerk to execute An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An ordinance to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute certain Bonds" After due consideration said ordinance is adopted upon the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Frye, Latimer, Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox, &Yesler. Against adoption none. Miscellaneous Fifth St Grade cost of The Clerk submits the statement of Cost of Fifth Street Grade. Re-referred to Clerk to make correction. Comcial Mill & Front St planking The motion is made & adopted that the Street Commissioner be & is hereby instructed to complete the planking of Commercial, Mill, & Front Streets as originally ordered. In favor of said motion Latimer, Rinehart, Snyder, & Sox. Against the same Frye, Northrup, & Yesler The motion is made & adopted that is the sense of this Council that when the planking of Commercial, Mill & Front Streets is completed, that the same shall be paid for by a levy upon the abutting property as special assessment districts created for that purpose according to law & the ordinances of the City.In favor of said motion Northrup, Rinehart, Snyder, Sox. Against the same

599 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb 9/85 Frye, Latimer & Yesler Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed to purchase a clock for the Council Chamber Ballard & Sox ask & obtain leave to keep at their place of business 100 lbs of powder provided the[y] provide a suitable zinc box to keep same in. said box to be first approved by the Chief of the Fire Dept. extension The Motion is made and adopted that Wm Harkins be granted an extension of time until April 1, 1885 in which to complete the James Street Grade. In favor of said motion Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same Frye, Latimer & Northrup Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Filed E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor Feb 20/85 Be it remembered that on this the 20th day of February 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Council ment Geo F Frye, Chas F Clancy, W A Harrington, B L Northrup, Alfred Snyder, H L Yesler, W G Latimer & W V Rinehart. Thereupon the Following proceedings are had: Petitions Recd' From James Park et al for the grading of Mill Street from the alley between South 4th and South 5th Streets to Williamson Street Referred to Street Comtee. From Hardy & Hall for permission to keep 100 lbs of powder Granted upon the condition that the place for storing the powder shall be first approved by the Chief of the Fire Department From John T Lester et al for a crossing in South 2d Street at Washington Street. Granted. From Steves Bros for a Warrant in lien of Road Warrant No

599 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb 9/85 Frye, Latimer & Yesler Ordered that the Clerk be & is hereby instructed to purchase a clock for the Council Chamber Ballard & Sox ask & obtain leave to keep at their place of business 100 lbs of powder provided the[y] provide a suitable zinc box to keep same in. said box to be first approved by the Chief of the Fire Dept. James Street Grade extension The Motion is made and adopted that Wm Harkins be granted an extension of time until April 1, 1885 in which to complete the James Street Grade. In favor of said motion Rinehart, Snyder, Sox & Yesler. Against the same Frye, Latimer & Northrup Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned. Filed E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor Feb 20/85 Be it remembered that on this the 20th day of February 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Council ment Geo F Frye, Chas F Clancy, W A Harrington, B L Northrup, Alfred Snyder, H L Yesler, W G Latimer & W V Rinehart. Thereupon the Following proceedings are had: Petitions Recd' Mill Street Grading of From James Park et al for the grading of Mill Street from the alley between South 4th and South 5th Streets to Williamson Street Referred to Street Comtee. Hardy & Hall to keep powder From Hardy & Hall for permission to keep 100 lbs of powder Granted upon the condition that the place for storing the powder shall be first approved by the Chief of the Fire Department Crossing South 2d & WIlliamson From John T Lester et al for a crossing in South 2d Street at Washington Street. Granted. Rd Warrant No 833 Cancelled From Steves Bros for a Warrant in lien of Road Warrant No