City of Seattle Records

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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE

Apr. 4/84

Keenen, McDonald, + Northrup, against adoption Day, Harris, Ranke, Rasin + His Honor the Mayor, the said vote being a tie vote.

Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Friday April 11, 1884 at 7-1/2 o'clock P. M.

attest: E. S. Osborne Clerk

approved G. W. Struve Mayor

Apr. 11/84

Be it remembered that on this the 11th day of April 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor H. G. Struve and Councilmen Thos. Clancy, B. F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, John Keenen, B. L. Northrup, Otto Ranke, U. M. Rasin + F. W. Wusthoff.

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

Petitions Rec'd

From John Spencer for removing obstructions from against fence. Referred to Com tee on Sewers.

From Robt. Russell et al for permission to grade James Street from alley East of 3rd Street to 5th Street. Referred to Street Com tee.

From Mrs. P. W. Searcy for boarding prisoners. Referred to Com tee Health + Police.

From W. H. Shoudy et al for reconsidering the approval of the plat of Water Front add'l, Supplemental to Dennys North Seattle.

Ordered that the vote by which said plat was approved be + is hereby reconsidered.

Ordered that a Com tee consisting of Councilmen Harris, Wusthoff + Clancy be + are appointed to consider the said plat of Dennys Water Front addition + report thereon next Friday evening.

From M. [Keezer?] et al [?] against the proposed grading of [Front?] Street. Referred to [Street?] Com tee.

From [?] [L?] for [?]. Granted

484 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE it is hearby approved. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved: H.G. Struve, Mayor June 6/84 Be it remembered that on this the 6th day of June 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in it's Council Chamber pursuant to law. The following Officers are present, To wit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen Thos Clancy, B.F. Day, Geo. W. Harris, John Keenen, Charles McDonald, B.L. Northrup, ]]Otto Ranke]], U.M. Rasin, & F.W. Wusthoff. Thereupon the following proceedings are had. Petitions Received From E. Calvert et al for a rebate on a/c of Battery Street Grade. Referred to Street Comtee From H.A. Atkins for extending Sewer in Columbia Street. Referred to Sewer Comtee From C. & P.S. R.R. Co. for vacating plat of Lakeside addition and for approving replat of the same. Referred to surveyor From H.L. Yesler et al for opening 8th & Alder Streets, Referred to Street Comtee From Blanchard & Smith for transfer of C.H. Hills Retail License. Referred to Comtee on Licenses. From A.E. Stetson et al for remitting the fine imposed upon L.E. Ackley. Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Margaret Harmon for repairing Columbia Street. Referred to Street Comtee Remonstrances Rec'd From W.N. Bell et al against the proposed grading of 5th Street, Referred to Street Comtee From James McNaught et al against the proposed grading of Cherry Street between 9th & Broadway. Referred to Street Comtee Reports Rec'd

519 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE. Aug 6/84 Be it remembered that on this the 6th day of August 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in it's Council Chamber pursuant to the call of His Honor the Mayor John Leary. The Following Officers are present, Towit; His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, B.F. Day, Geo. F. Faye, W.A. Harrington, Franklin Matthias, B.L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E.F. Sox, and H.L. Yesler. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now His Honor the Mayor submits a message on the general condition of City finances, Together with suggestions for future legislation. Ordered filed. And now the Council proceeds to elect the City Officers for the ensuing year with the following result, To wit: Clerk: E.S. Osborne Harbor Master: D.H. Webster Health Officer: Dr. G.A. Weed Justice of the Peace for the City: S.B. Vrooman Policemen: E.A. Gardner, T.J. Small D. H. Webster, Wm Murphy Thomas Ross, Wm H. Pinckney James Welch, F.L. Bangs Street Commissioner: G.L. Manning Surveyor: R.H. Thomson Treasurer: J.D. Lowman And now His Honor the Mayor makes his appointments for the Committees as follows, To wit: Judiciary and Legislative{ B.L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, W.A. Harrington Public Buildings, Property and Grounds{ B.F. Day, H.L. Yesler, Franklin Matthias Health and Police{ E.F. Sox, B.L. Northrup, Franklin Matthias

520 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Aug 6/84 Finance{ W.A. Harrington, E.F. Sox, B.L. Northrup Streets and Street Improvements{ Alfred Snyder, Geo. F. Frye, C.F. Clancy Fire and Water Supply{ C.F. Clancy, E.F. Sox, Geo. F. Frye Gas Lights{ Geo. F. Frye, H.L. Yesler, W.A. Harrington Licenses and Revenue{ H.L. Yesler, B.L. Northrup, C.F. Clancy Harbor and Wharves{ W.A. Harrington, E.F. Sox, B.F. Day Sewer and Drainage{ Franklin Matthias, H.L. Yesler, B.F. Day Petitions Rec'd From John Shepich for the rights to use Grocery license in a different building from the one for which granted. Referred to License Comtee. Reports Rec'd From attorney on condition of pending litigation. Ordered filed From Surveyor on the condition of Street Improvements with [r????] [delivered?]. Ordered filed.

x--------The Clerk Submits the Statements on the cost of 4th Street Grade under Ordinance No. 395. Referred to Street Comtee

Ordered that the bid of Clarance Hanford for printing 150 Copies.

521 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE. Aug 6/84 of Compiled Ordinances be accepted & Contract so awarded Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned Attest: E S Osborne, Clerk Approved: John Leary, Mayor Aug 21/84 Be it remembered that on this the 21st day of August, 1884 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in it's Council Chamber pursuant to the call of His Honor the Mayor John Leary. The following Officers are present To wit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, B.F. Day, Geo. F. Frye, W.A. Harrington, Franklin Matthias, B.L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E.F. Sox and H.L. Yesler. thereupon the following proceedings are had; Petitions Rec'd From L.F. Dearborn et al for grading Jackson Street from Commercial to 2d Street. Referred to Street Comtee From Wm Harkins for an allowance of $1088.00 on a/c of 4th Street Grade. Referred to Street Comtee From Fred Gasch et al for a Sewer in Union Street betweeen 8th and Elliott Bay. Referred to the Comtee on Sewers From H. Muller et al for removal of Chinese habitations from Clay Street between Water & West Streets. Referred to a Special Comtee To wit: Sox & Day. From David Ross et al for reducing license on book peddlers. Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Louis Steen for the right to build an addition to Butcher shop on Front Street. Referred to the Comtee on Fire & Water supply. From Jane Barry for the right to erect a Wooden Building on Front Street to take the place of "Aa" Saloon site. Referred to Comtee on Fire & Water supply. From John E. Hale for cancelling tax deed to Lots 1 & 2, Block 6 of McNaughts 1st add. Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Washton Engine Co 2 for an appropriation of $100.00 to apply upon indebtedness. Granted