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Park Commissioners of the City of Seattle. 75 1892 July 7" was instructed to notify the members of the Com- mission, together with the Superintendent, of each meeting, at least two days prior thereto. The Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the leasing of Block 17 in George Kinnear's Addition, for Park purposes, reported verbally on the same and to the effect that they thought it advisable to lease the same, and that the Commission ought exert their in- fluence with the City Council in having an ordinance passed to that effect; whereupon, on motion duly second- ed the Clerk was instructed to invite the Committee on Public Grounds and Buildings of each House respectively to meet the Commisssioners at their next meeting, in their Chambers to advise with them in the aforesaid matter. Report of Sup't of Parks, for the month of June, read and on motion duly seconded was approved and ordered place on file. On motion duly seconded Superintendent was instructed to purchase a list of plants, which said list was presented to the Commission, and that ar- rangemens be made for the advancement of one half of the purchase price thereof, as required. On motion duly seconded, Superintendent was instructed to secure plants and seedlings, as in his judgment he may deem necessary, at the least possible cost to the Park Baord, at any time or at times as may seem best in his judgment, and report any action he may take in the matter to the Park Commis- sion at the next meeting of the Board. There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn until next regular meeting. Seconded & Carried. Attest Approved George J Stoneman City Clerk W. E. Burgess By Dan Ragan Dep Chairman