The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-18

by Mr.. Ste phenson:
Resolved, By the mayor and council,
that the street commissioner shall be and
hereby is instructed to repair the fence
around the city park. and paint the same
either with the best black or red mineral
paint
On motion the above resolution was
adopted:
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Stephenson:
Whereas, The present tenant of the
city park, Mr. Patrick Sherman. desires
gas main tapped and pipes placed in his
residence in the city park, as the cost
will be very small, not to exceed fifteen
dollars, ($1500), and in consideration OF
Mr.. Sherman's long tenancy, and prompt
payment of rents therefore be it
Resolved, BY the mayor and council,
that the street commissioner, under the
supervision of the city engineer, lay the
said gas pipes into his residence.
On motion the above resolution was
adopted
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Stephenson:
Whereas, Upon investigating the fence
built several years ago by the A, I. & s.
F. railroad company upon and along the
south bank of the Kansas river, upon
and along the north side of the street,
running under the A., 7. & S. F. railroad
company's bridge, it is found in many
places to be entirely gone and dangerous
to life and property; therefore, in order
to PROTECT the travelling public. be it
Resolved, by the mayor and council,
that the A, I. & s. F. railroad company
be and is hereby requested to replace
said fence Immediately, as under the
present condition it is very dangerous.
On motion the above resolution was
adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Elliott:
Resolved, by the mayor and council,
That the city clerk be and is hereby
authorized to certify erroneous sidewalk
tax for 1894 to the amount of sixty-tve
cents on Lots No. 700, 7Os, Van Buren,
street.
On motion the above resolution was
adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Stevens:
Resolved, by the mayor and council,
That the mayor and council be and is
hereby instructed to release the third
story of the city building to Mr.. c. D.
Hudson for one year from July 1st,
1895.
On motion the above resolution was
adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Burgess:
Resolved. By the mayor and council
men of the city of Topeka: That each
of the banks designated as the reposi-
tories of the city's money be and they
are hereby required to enter into good
and sufficient bond in the sam of fifty
thousand dollars conditioned that they
will each of them honestly and faith
fully account to the city for all moneys
deposited with them as such city reposi-
tories.
On motion the above resolution was
adopted
]. W. Shafsr appeared and requested
permission to test his new method Of re-
pairing asphalt pavement
Mr.. Skinner moved that Mr.. Shafer he
allowed to use his engine on the streets,
and that the city engineer designate tho
places to be repaired as test, which mo-
ton prevailed.
| Mr. Bradford stated that the appellate
court has secured rooms in the sta,s
house, and that the city would not be
called upon to furnish rooms.
On motion of Mr.. Pattison the council
adjourned to meet Monday evening at 8
o'clock, May Goth, 1895.
S. s. MCFADDEN,
City Clerk