The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09
LEGAL.


Whereas. the contemplated change VIII
uecessitate the removal OF the catch basin
located on the south side Of 18th street
west from its present location. and viii
require the Encouragement Of the sidewalk
be t SlOHu ''-e' : wall A'"' '--'- 80 :.
Resolved. BY the mayor and eouncilnlen
OF the city of Topeka, that the Topeka
Railway company be- and i. is hereby
authorized to make said changes under
the suzervision and direction OF the city
engineer, at the sole cost and expense OF
said the Topeka Railway company.
The above resolution WAS referred to
committee on streets and walks, who e.
ported the same back with Recommended
ton that the same be passed On moti3n
committee was adopted On motion Of
Councilman Nipps the resolution was then
The following resolution offered by
Councilman Griley was adopted on his
Resolved by the mayor and council that
the street commissioner be and Is hereby
instructed to raise the sidewalk in front
street. and the cost OF the same be
charged to the owners of abutting prop
ertS-
Councilman Howe moved that when
council adjourned it do so to meet next
Friday night at eight O'Clock. April D
The following resolution offered by
Councilman Montgomery was referred 10
committee ways and means:
Be it resolved by the mayor and coun-s
ell that the street commissioner be and is
fuse matter that may be placed in recep-
taeles for that purpose along the prIn-
cipal- thoroughfares Of our city
The following resolution -ofre-ed by
Councilman Jordan was referred to COM
BE It PesoiSsd By 't the l'T mayor and council
that the street commissioner be and here
the cement work on the MeIan arch bridge,
at the earliest date possible
Councilman Sinner offered the follow
ing resolution which twas adopted On
Be it resolved that the city engineer be
and is hereby instructed ID rum levels for
ordinance grade in Santa Fee addition to
the city of Topeka.
Councilman Simmer offered the follow
Be it resolved that the city engineer
for ordinance grade in Quinton Heights
addition to the city of Topeka
The following resolution, offered by
Councilman Sinner, was adopted on his
IS hereby instructed TO run levels for or
dInance grade in Douthitt Place additions
The following resolution. offered by
Councilman Sinner, was referred to the
committee on streets and walks:
Be It resolved that the street commits
sioner be and is hereby instructed to
place thing under sidewalk on south side
Of Twelfth street east Of house No S2S
East Twelfth street, to drain vacant lots
of stagnant water,
On motion Of Councilman Holiday the
was adopted:
Resolved that the gas and electric light
committee, in connection with the super /
tutendent of the city electric light plant 1
be and hereby are requested to examine
into the question of using natural gas at I
the city electric light plant, either under
the boilers or in gas engines, and report
their findings to the council
Councilman Holiday Offered the follow /
ing resolution which was referred to the
committee WAYS and means:
Resolved that the street commissioner
be and is hereby instructed to clean up
the alleys of the city.
Councilman Holiday offered the follow
ing resolution, which was referred to the
ways and means:
Whereas, Estimates of the cost of re-
constructing and extending the present
city lighting plant have been received !
by the mayor and council; and
Whereas, The proposition of voting for
bonds for such purpose is being CO sid |
cred. and
Whereas. The major portion of the cost.
as shown by the estimate, is for the re-
building and equipment of the power sta
Whereas, a very small portion of the
cost is needed for the repair of the cleo
trio lines and new equipment of lamps; /
now, therefore, be II
Resolved Ply the mayor and couneilunen /
of the city of Topeka, that before con-
voting bonds for the reconstruction of the |
city lighting plant, the Topeka Edison 4
company be and is hereby requested to 4
submit to the mayor and council, for their /
prices and terms at which /
1t will furnish suitable electric current for /
the operation OF five hundred GOO street /
IamGs.
On motion of Councilman Horn council
J. H SoUIREs.. City Clerk.