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196203
Seattle City Council & City Officials on Tour of Inspection, Volunteer Park, May 1900

May 1 1900

196204
Seattle City Council & City Officials on Tour of Inspection, Volunteer Park, May 1900

May 1 1900

196205
Seattle City Council & City Officials on Tour of Inspection, Volunteer Park, May 1900

May 1 1900

990329
The City purchased the King County Courthouse for use as a City Hall. This building became commonly known as the "Katzenjammer Castle".

July 1 1891

990338
The Committee on Credentials reported on the persons entitled to seats in that committee.

March 21 1898

990387
J. M. Colman asked that the Columbia street sewer be extended to Fifth Avenue. The Committee on Sewers and Drainage did not approve the request, noting that an existing sewer line north of Columbia could be connected with the line extending from Colman's

January 16 1885

990515
A petition, signed by 12 property owners, requested that the streets and alleys in in David T. Denny's 2nd Addition be graded. The petition was approved by the Committee on Streets and the City Engineer.

990564
A special committee was appointed to draft resolutions concerning the death of R. J. Dodds. It submitted a draft of the resolution which is not included in this file.

990572
A special committee was appointed to draw up a list of offices and number of employees in the Department of Public Works.

October 24 1890

990758
James McNaught and D. M. Crane, property owners living on the East side of 4th Street, requested that sewers be installed after the grading of the street had been completed by the City. The petition was adopted.

April 13 1885

990804
A petition, signed by three freeholders and residents, petitioned the Council to allow David Fletcher to operate an employment office at the Standard Theatre for three months.

July 31 1890

990865
The Board of Public Works submitted to the Fire Chief a list of bids to supply the City with land for a chemical engine house.

990884
Two swivel nozzles were ordered by wire without a contract of a bid. After much delay and debate the City turned down the swivel nozzles. The main reason was the company that made the nozzles changed its design and the nozzle would not function on the Sea

April 24 1891

991195
James Gleeson applied to have his license renewed for connecting private drains with public sewers. The license was renewed by Ordinance No. 2870. R. C. Graves called the Council's attention to an open sewer in Block 7 Borens Addition that was "endangering the health of all in the vicinity."

May 8 1893

991578
The Committee on Sewers and Drainage recommended that box drains be constructed between James and Cherry Streets from Fifth Street to Seventh Street.

March 20 1885

991597
A petition was submitted requesting that street lights be erected on Jones Street and Mitchell Street from Madison Street to the north end of Mitchell Street. The Board of Public Works and the Committee on Street Lights recommended that the petition be granted.

February 28 1891

991882
The Committee on Health and Police declared that the hog pen located near the residence of Mr. Lawton was a nuisance that should be removed immediately.

February 9 1885

992350
Report of Committee on Health and Police on police force recommending the purchase of lanterns, shackles, hand cuffs, clubs and revolvers.

February 9 1885

992458
Petition from W. V. Rinhart for permission to repair one of his wooden buildings at 135 Yesler, near the corner of South Third.

June 3 1889

992554
Petition from 12 residents for street lights on Rainier and Wyckoff Streets between Yesler and California. The Committee on Street Lights recommended the petition be granted.

August 1 1891

992835
Seven businesses petitioned the Council for street lights on Madison Street to be extended to Lake Washington.

July 25 1891

992947
Report of Special Committee appointed by Council Resolution No. 165, to address the suit brought against the City by the Tracy H. Robertson, presumed to have been instituted by the Snoqualmie Falls Power Company. The report directs the forfeiture of franchise of the Snoqualmie Falls Power Company.

April 24 1899

993091
Report from the Committee on Sewers and Drainage regarding Communications of the City Surveyor in relation to drainage in the City of Seattle. There is concern about sanitation and health of the citizens. Five recommendations are given.

February 20 1885

993157
Petition requesting the construction of a water course to carry the water off and away from block 42 in Sarah A. Bell's Second Addition. Committee on Sewers and Drainage recommended the petition be denied.

March 2 1885

993184
Resolution number 357, concerning the improvement of 21st Avenue between Yesler Way and the north line of the Walla Walla Addition. The Committee on Streets recommended the Resolution be indefinitely postponed.

May 27 1901

993290
Report from Board of Public works regarding street lighting at University Street and the railroad crossing.

January 24 1891

993383
Report of the Committee on Police recommended that an investigation be brought forth against Police Chief J. H. Wooley due to the fact that he did not comply with orders given by the Mayor regarding investigating a saloon that was selling liquor without a

May 15 1885

993384
Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds recommending that an Ordinance be created for Waselli Cemetery. There is a list included of specific information to be added into the Ordinance.

February 6 1885

993428
Report from Board of Public Works on bids received for new pumps. The Board recommended the Holly pump made by the Holly Manufacturing Company. His report was adopted by the Board of Alderman. W. V. Rinehart wrote a minority report requesting Council to reconsider purchase of a pump.

September 8 1891

993448
Petition submitted by residents asking the Board of Public Works to erect street lights of 30 candle power on Wall Street from Depot North, as far down as the street is graded. Communication from F. W. D. Holbrook, secretary of the Board of Public Works to the City Council, recommending to them that the petition should be granted. There is a Report of the Committee on Streetlights recommending that the petition should indeed be granted.

July 8 1891

993540
License application and bond for Intelligence Office by A. N. Mougin.

March 15 1902

993557
Report of Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds granting petition of Bailey Gatzert for vacation of alley through block 78 in McNaughts Second and Terry's Second Addition.

May 18 1885

993672
Eleven residents of Chestnut Street requested street lights from Madison to Harrison. Board of Public Works recommended only improved streets be given lighting. Committee on Street Lights reported unfavorably.

September 24 1892

993775
Report of Committee on Credentials listing individuals entitled to seats on Council, pending the election.

March 19 1900

993776
Resolution amending Rule no. 55, making the meeting time of Council 8 PM undless otherwise ordered.

October 8 1900

993777
Reports of Committee on Rules and Orders submitted recommendations, including increasing the number of members of the Street Committee from three to five and a suggested order of business.

March 26 1900

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