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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE.

Sept 19/84
A Communication is rec'd from Geo. Londen offering to furnish horses for
the [right/night?] time at the Columbia Street Engine House. Laid on the table
Ordered that the Street Commissioner be & is hereby instructed to purchase
a span of Horses necessary harness, wagon & dump cart.
Ordered that the Assessment Rolls for Front-Temperance Streets
grade & Sidewalk be & are referred to the assessor for amendments under
the direction of the Attorney.

Bids Rec'd
For the proposed planking of Commercial, Mill & Front Streets from
Blaine & Preston. Referred to Street Com tee
Ordered that a brake be attached to Hook & Ladder Truck under the
direction of the Fire Com tee
Ordered that no new applicant for liquor license be allowed to open
a Saloon until after his Application has been granted by the Council.
Ordered that the present police force be reduced one additional member
at the next regular meeting of the Council.
Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday Sep-
tember 22, 1884 at 7 1/2 O'clock P.M. for the special business of considering
the matter of planking Commercial, Mill & Front Streets

Attest: Eef. Osborne, Clerk
Approved: John Leary, Mayor

Sept 22/84
Be it remembered that on this the 22d day of September 1884 the
Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in it's Council Chamber
pursuant to adjournment
The following Officers are present, Towit: His Honor the Mayor
John Leary and Councilmen Geo. F. Frye, Alfred Snyder, E.F.
Sox, H.L. yesler, W.G. Latimer, W.V. Rinehart & B.L. Northrup
Thereupon the following proceedings are had:
And now the Street Com tee make their report that the
bid of Blaine & Preston for the planking of Commercial,
Mill & Front Streets is too high & recommend that the
[quote?] be rejected. Report adopted, bid rejected.
Ordered that the Street Commissioner be & is hereby instructed