The herald., 1896-07-28

On motion of President Teed, an ordi-
nance was ordered drawn for the grad
ing, graveling and sidewalking of
Twenty first street.
At this point a recess was taken to
enable the board of equalization to meet
and adjourn, and this formality having
been observed, regular business was pro-
ceeded with.
MAPLE AVENUE PROTESTS
On motion of Councilman Pessell, the
hearing of protests against the accept
ance of Maple avenue. from Washington
TO Twenty-seventh street, was contin.
ued for one week, the contractor in the
meantime to be notified to finish the
work In accordance with the plans and
specifications.
On motion of Councilman Snyder, the
city engineer was instructed to prepare
and submit plans for disposing of the
storm water on Pearl and Sand streets
and Fremont avenue and Temple street.
Councilman Snyder moved that Grand
avenue, between Temple and Court
house streets be sprinkled. Carried.
Councilman Snyder moved that the
custodian of the city hall be authorized
TO have sign painted for the front of
the city hall, reading. city Hall and
Public Library" at a cost not to exceed
$40. President Teed did not think that
it was necessary to label the city hall
ana on MS ODJectlon the matter went 10
the finance committee.
On motion of Councilman Blanchard,
the city clerk was instructed to readver-
tise for bids for the improvement of
First street, from Evergreen avenue to
the city limits.
Councilman Kingery moved that the
street superintendent be instructed to
clean up Broadway, between Ninth and
Tenth streets. This is the third time
that Mr.. Kingery has made this motion.
Objection was raised by Mr.. Munson,
who intimated that 1t might be con-
strued to mean that grading was to be
done. The property owners had just re-
ceived ample compensation for the prop
erty taken for widening the street, and
they should pay for the grading Re
ferred to the board of public works.
On motion of Councilman Stockwell,
the city engineer was instructed to pre-
pare plans for disposing of storm water
on Main street between the river and
Chestnut street.
The reports of the finance. sewer and
supply committees were read. as hereto
fore published, and the recommended
tions adopted.
AFTER THE TRACTION
President Teed moved that the Trac-
tion company be instructed to place the
curve in their tracks at Third and Main
streets in the middle Of the street.
Councilman Munson remarked that
they had already been ordered to do
this. Mr.. Teed replied that he was aware
of the fact. He also understood that the
people at the head of the Traction COM
pany belonged to the class who paid no
attention to the orders of boards of pub
lie works, etc, and were in the habit of
asking, What are you going to do about
it?" He proposed to find out if there
was any way by which they could be
compelled to obey the orders of the coun-
Gil The motion prevailed by unani-
nous vote.
The report of the city clerk. as here
tofore published. was read and the var
ious recommendations adopted.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
The city engineer presented the fol-
lowing report:
Ordinance of intention to construct a
sewer along Vignes street from
Also street to point twen-
ty-fiva feet from the northwesterly
line Of Lyon street, also along Lyon
street from Nignes street to a point
twenty feet northeast from the north
west corner of lot 15 of the Ballesteros
Vineyard tract. Adopted.
Ordinance of intention to establish
the grade of Twenty fifth street from
Central avenue to Hooper avenue.
Adopted
Ordinance of intention to establish the
grade of Darwin street from Hayes
street to Douillard street. Adopted
Ordinance changing and establishing
the grade of Seventh street from Ram