The herald., 1896-07-28

Savage, the matter was referred to the
board of public works.
On motion of Councilman Blanchard,
the city clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for bids for furnishing fixtures for
the new city jail.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT.
The city attorney presented the fol-
lowing report:
An ordinance of intention to widen
Wilson formerly Lemon) street be-
tween Sacramento street and the north
erly end of Hiscock & Smiths Second
addition. Adopted.
Also an ordinance for the opening of
an alley from Second to Third street
through the block bounded on the east
by Hill and on the west by Olive street.
Adopted.
Also an ordinance establishing the
width of sidewalks on Main street be-
tween Commercial and Fifth streets.
Adopted.
In the matter of the suit of A. S. Rob
bins ct al, VS.. the city to quiet title to
lots 26, 27, 2S, 81 and SO of the Wood
worth tract, would recommend that a
disclaimer be filed, as the city has no in
terest in these lots Adopted.
I herewith present also an ordinance
granting permission to property owners
on Shatto street to improve the same
between Vernon streets and Union aV-
enue by private contract. Adopted.
Also an ordinance granting permission
to property owners on Shatto street to
improve the same between Union av-
enue and point $50 feet east of the east
line of Burlington avenue by private
contract. Adopted.
Also an ordinance granting permission
to property owners on Sixth street to
improve the same between Chicago
street and st. Louis street by private
contract. Adopted.
Also an ordinance granting permission
to property owners on Second street to
improve the same between Pearl street
and Fremont avenue by private con-
tract You have instructed me to pre-
pare the contract for the said improve
ment on Second street. This is a private
matter between the property owners and
the contractor in which the city is not
interested in any way, and | would pre-
fer the same to be drawn up by the at
torneys of the parties interested.
Adopted.
Also an ordinance granting permission
to property owners on Twenty first
street to improve the same between Bon
sallo avenue and Toberman street by
private contract. Adopted.
Also an ordinance repeating ordinance
No. 3649, new series, and revoking a
franchise heretofore granted to ii. u.
Wiltshire and assigns. Adopted.
In accordance with your instructions
I herewith present a lease between EN-
ma Riethmuller and A. j. Riethmullel
and the city for a lot 55x115 feet on the
east side of Hill street. This lease has
been submitted to the fire commission
| ers and meets their approval Mr.. R1eth-
| muller has also signed it but it will be
| necessary to have Mrs. Riethmuller exc
| cute it also. Filed.
A petition from residents on Vermont
avenue south of the city limits was reao
| and referred to the board of public
works, as was also similar petition
from residents on Menlo avenue. Aftel
one or two other petitions had been rea6
and referred the council adjourned unit
| this morning at 1130 o'clock.
The land committee recommends
that petition No 696, from I. P. Smith
asking to be allowed to renew his leas'
for the property in the old firemen''
cemetery for period of two years b'
granted. and the city attorney be in
structed to present the necessary lease
| Adopted