City of Seattle Records

709 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 6 1885 over until the next regular meeting and the Clerk directed to refund the deposit of $250.00 to each of said bidders. Ordinances An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An Ordinance granting the right to erect poles and stretch wires thereon for Electric purposes", which is read and referred to the Judiciary Committee. An Ordinance is submitted by the clerk entitled "A special ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills", which after being duly considered is passed dby the following vote, viz: In favor of said ordinance Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald, Post and Young Against none. Ordered that the Council do now adjourn attest: W R Forrest clerk H L Yesler, mayor Nov 20 1885 Be it remembered taht that Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber on this the 20th day of November 1885 pursuant to law; the following officers being present, to wit: His Honor the MAyor H L Yesler and councilmen J Furth, R H Calligan, Geo W Hall, W A Harrington, J Keenen, Chas McDonald and J J Post and T W Lake where the following proceedings were had to wit: Petitions Communications Petition of J G Armstrong for permission to establish a laundry at No 114 South Second Street. Referred to Committee on Fire and Water. Petition of John Collins et al for planking Mill Street from Front to Second Street Referred ot Street committee Petition of John Roshalt and A Sanderson for permission

709 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 6 1885 over until the next regular meeting and the Clerk directed to refund the deposit of $250.00 to each of said bidders. Ordinances An Ordinance is submitted entitled "An Ordinance granting the right to erect poles and stretch wires thereon for Electric purposes", which is read and referred to the Judiciary Committee. An Ordinance is submitted by the clerk entitled "A special ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills", which after being duly considered is passed dby the following vote, viz: In favor of said ordinance Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald, Post and Young Against none. Ordered that the Council do now adjourn attest: W R Forrest clerk H L Yesler, mayor Nov 20 1885 Be it remembered taht that Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber on this the 20th day of November 1885 pursuant to law; the following officers being present, to wit: His Honor the MAyor H L Yesler and councilmen J Furth, R H Calligan, Geo W Hall, W A Harrington, J Keenen, Chas McDonald and J J Post and T W Lake where the following proceedings were had to wit: Petitions Communications Petition of J G Armstrong for permission to establish a laundry at No 114 South Second Street. Referred to Committee on Fire and Water. Petition of John Collins et al for planking Mill Street from Front to Second Street Referred ot Street committee Petition of John Roshalt and A Sanderson for permission

715 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 20 185 An Ordinance is submitted by the City Atty entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the mayor and clerk to execute a certain contract " which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Furth, Calligan, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. An Ordinance is introduced entitled "An Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No 660" which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. An Ordinance is submitted by the Clerk entitled "A Special Ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills" which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. Ordered that Council adjourn until Tuesday evening Nov 24th Attest W R Forrest clerk H L Yesler mayor Nov 24 1885 Be it remembered that the City Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber this 24th day of November 1885 pursuant to its adjournment: The following officers are present: His Honor the MAyor Henry L Yesler and Councilmen R H Calligan, J Furth, Geo W Hall W A Harrington, Chas McDonald, J J Post and G W Young When the following proceedinga were had to wit: Committee Reports Rec'd Fro the Judiciary Committee reporting on the subject of Amendments to the City Charter and submitting certain recommendations of the City Attorney, with the recommendation that the same be considered by the Council in Coun

715 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 20 185 An Ordinance is submitted by the City Atty entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the mayor and clerk to execute a certain contract " which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Furth, Calligan, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. An Ordinance is introduced entitled "An Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No 660" which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. An Ordinance is submitted by the Clerk entitled "A Special Ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills" which after due consideration is passed by the following vote: In favor of same Calligan, Furth, Hall, Harrington, Keenen, Lake, McDonald and Post Against none. Ordered that Council adjourn until Tuesday evening Nov 24th Attest W R Forrest clerk H L Yesler mayor Nov 24 1885 Be it remembered that the City Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber this 24th day of November 1885 pursuant to its adjournment: The following officers are present: His Honor the MAyor Henry L Yesler and Councilmen R H Calligan, J Furth, Geo W Hall W A Harrington, Chas McDonald, J J Post and G W Young When the following proceedinga were had to wit: Committee Reports Rec'd Fro the Judiciary Committee reporting on the subject of Amendments to the City Charter and submitting certain recommendations of the City Attorney, with the recommendation that the same be considered by the Council in Coun

717 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Nov 24 1885 that the proposed elevated sidewalk woudl work a hardship on the property owners as the present sidewalk is now in passible condition and with some repairs will answer for the present needs. Ordinances An ordinanace issubmitted by the City Attorney entitled "An Ordinance for the Sleeping Appartments, and for the Preservation of good Health" which after due consideration by the Councilis passed by the following vote, towit: In favor of said ordinance R H Calligan, J Furth, Thos W Hall, W A Harrington, Chas McDonald, J J Post and G W Young. Against none Ordered that Council do now adjourn until Saturday evening November 28th Attest W R Forrest, clerk H L Yesler mayor Nov 26 1885 Be it remembered that on this 26th day of November 1885 the City Council fo the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber purausnt fo adjournment. The folowing officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor H L Yesler and Councilmen R H Calligan, J Furth, Geo W Hall T W Lake and Chas McDonald where the following proceedings are had to wit: Committee on Public Grounds and buildings given until the next regular meeting to report on the City Stable. The Council now proceeds to consider certain proposed amendments to the City Charter and the City Attorney directed to prepare and submit the same. Ordered that the Council do now adjourne Attest W R Forrest, clerk H L Yesler mayor