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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE
Aug 27 1888
I believe that to pass that ordinance with such a
provision in it when it is known that the streets on
a greater portion of the proposed line have not and per-
haps with not be graded for some years to come would
be virtually tying up a valuable franchise until such
time as it suits the pleasure of the grantees to com-
plete the work. If it is not practicable to build such
a road over streets not graded than why make any
grants until the streets are in a condition for such work?
While I am in favor of encouraging such enterprises the
completion of which make is possible for the people of
limited means (who are in the majority) to reach the suburbs
of the City where houses can be secured for a nominal sum
I should insist that such grants be made in good faith for
actual use and not for speculative purposes.
Respectfully
Robert Moran mayor.
On motion the message & Ordinance are referred to the
Street Committee.
Ordered that the petition of Wm M Thomas for permission
to build a small fruit and cigar stand in the alley
on the west side of Washington Street between South 2nd
and South 3rd sts be taken from the table and referred to
the Street Committee.
Ordered that the matter of Bluff Street grade be re-
ferred to the Street Committee in conjunction with the
City Surveyor.
Ordered that the matter of Depot Street grade at its
intersection with Fifth Street be referred to the Street
Committee in conjunction with the City Surveyor.
Petition fo George Kinnear for permission to construct