The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-09-07
OFFICIAL
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Wichita, Kan. Aug. ls. ia


Burton moved that the fire chief be
granted ten days leave CT absence TO at
tend the National Fire Chiefs associa ton.
and that $500 be added to the appropria-
ton ordinance for the purpose OF defray-
ing his expenses. Motion carried.
Casweu moved that If tenant OF Greif-
fenstein property became in arrears for
rent at any time. he should be notified TO
vaeate and the city set possession at once.
Motion carried.
Van Duyn moved that src light be
placed on Market street, in center of
block between Douglas and First street.
Motion carried.
Davidson introduced q resolution deciar-
ing il necessary to curb and gutter on
both sides Of Lawrence from Douglas
north TO Eleventh street; to curb and gut
ter both sides Of Lawrence south TO Lin
coin street; to curb and gutter on both
sides OF Topeka from. Douglas north TO
Thirteenth street; to curb and gutter en-
both sides OF Topeka from Douglas south
to Lincoln street and the city clerk 20
cause publication OF same. on motion
the resolution was adopted.
Davidson moved that the city engineer
and street commissioner tear up section OF
Second street bridge Motion carried.
Davidson moved that the sum OF 500. %
be appropriated for the purpose Of i'm
proving Linwood park. Motion carried.
Davidson moved that arch on Oak street
entrance TO park be disposed of. Luiing
amended that park committee Investigate
and see II same could be made presentable
and remain in its present location. Mo-
ton as amended carried.
Caswell moved that city engineer re-
quire property owners 10 place walk so as
to be in line on South Water street. Mo-
ton carried.
Davidson moved that street commits
sioner look after intersections and see
that connections were made and finished
In workmanlil1e manner. Motion carried.
Davidson moved that mayor make con-
tract for levy from Central to mouth Of
Little river, same not to exceed the sum
Of $4,000. Motion carried.
Luiing moved that street railroad COM
pany be notified to grade Up track on
Fairview avenue. and make same passa-
bic. Motion carried.
Smith moved that city engineer inspect
sewer connections at Washington avenue
school in sewer district No. 2. and make
with larger pipe If necessary.
Motion carried.
judiciary committee rejected the claim
for damages OF VIM. Jamison. On mo
ton report OF the committee was adopted
Mr.. Amidon addressed the council rela-
tive to calling a special election for the
purpose Of purchasing certain lands IN
county for public park. At the
close of his remarks he presented a Pc
tition to the council. signed by about 2 900
citizens, asking that said election be
called.
Luling introduced q resolution that
prayers of the petitioners be granted and
the city attorney instructed to prepare an
ordinance calling for a special election
the same TO be presented on Thursday.
the 22nd day OF August. 1901. at S o'clock
D. m. OF said date, at an adjourned ses-
sion of this meeting. Luling moved the
adoption Of the resolution. Davidson
moved to amend to go into executive ses-
ion before considering resolution. Motion
IS amended carried.
Colonel Tom Fitch requested that the
council get right Of way through hay
market; also, the license privilege for all
shows during the week OF the street fair.
requests granted.
Petition that hydrant be placed at cor
Ter Of Fifteenth street and Park Place
cad. and on motion same was granted.
provided the water company would ex-
end main without expense to the city.
Communication from F. /. Todd re-
luesting privilege TO build photograph
gallery on North Emporia, between Doug |
as avenue and the alley on the north. !
referred 70 the fire mar
hal. with power to act.
Petitions for the following sidewalks /
we're read:
4-foot permanent walk on the north side
Z Prince street, from Ellis TO Washing |
on avenue.
4-foot permanent walk on the south side /
( Prince street, from Ellis to Washing /
on avenue.
on motion prayers OF petitioners were
ranted, and property owners given thirty 4
avs to construct.
Report OF appraisers defining benefit dis
riot in the matter OF opening Topeka ave /
ue.
Protest in regard 70 constructing walk
n the west side OF water street read and /
ack at next meeting.
Council went into executive session
Council came out OF executive session.
LuIng renewed his motion 70 adopt res
luton to cali special election Motion
arried.
An ordinance providing for the issuing
Z an internal Improvement pond in the
am Of se959 20 c. ". Sumption for the
obstruction of sidewalk intersections was
PAD. on motion rules were suspended
nd ordinance placed on its passage and
Iopted BY sections. Final vote on adop-
on Of ordinance as whole Yeas.
lskemau. Burton. Caswell. Davidson.
avison. keenan,. Scheil. Smith. VanDuyn.
an ordinance designating the beneae
srrict il the proposed opening Of To-
sza avenue from Sixteenth u Twentieth
.reet was read. on motion rules were
appended and ordinance placed or hs
-ssare ard adopted ~ sections. T.aal
1te on adoption 81 ordinance as whole.
=as- BIakeman Burton, Ca=wcll. David
81. Dawson. Eernsa. LuliaE, scheil.
NTH. TanDuvn.
An ordnance amending section s. q
-llaancs $50. 151 was read. On motion
les were suspended and ordinance
.szed-
An ordinance auentiHg section ? -
6irarcs $50. 16I was rad on motion
les were suspended and ordnance
I
AZ ordnance making approp-iatioa OPT !
Tie fireman reltef fund YES read on
auon rules were responded aad or1i-
1-e passed
An ordfaane- making zr-ropriatio-s fur
s-ella-eols rl-T1ras vas TeaG. o. 10 +
20 res Vere sler rse5 and ordnance