Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-06-27

the cut. The mayor stated the only
objection he had 10 offer was that
portion Of the dirt removed was being
used to fill East Second avenue. AS
the Southern Pacific had agreed to
grade this avenue when they built
their railroad 1t was an unnecessary
expense on the part OF the city. Street
Supervisor Dupraw said possibly mis-
take had been made In this matter
but they we're through hauling dirt and
were now engaged in hauling rocks TO
fill the cut.
Water Superintendent Redman said
that he wished the council to take IN.
der adyisement the matter OF raising
OF all cut off boxes TO the level OF
the street before the cement side
walks were put in. He cited two In
stances where this had not been done
and as result the places are without
a cut Off"
The matter was referred TO the FIRE
and water committee.
The water superintendent also
stated that Frank Lake Jr. desired a
permit from the council to extend the
water main through the alley to his
property. Alderman Sites said he
thought the permit should be granted
The mayor said II was wrong TO bring
such matters before the council. They
L..
should be considered by the commit.
tees and allow them to make the rec
ommendation to the board. This would
greatly expedite the work The re-
suits would be more satisfactory as the
committees have time to familiarize
themselves with the work of their
different departments.
Mr.. Redman stated that it had been
necessary TO consult with the chair.
man OF the fire and water committee
upon so many matters. that he feared
that Mr.. Graden was becoming quite
weary. He added he had spoken TO
Alderman Nelson about the permission
desired by Mr.. Lake.
Alderman Nelson arose at this Doint
and said that the fire and water com.
mittee would consider Mr.. Lakes pc,
tition and report at the next regular
meeting.
Mayor Goodman stated that Mr..
Alexander. mayor of Animas City. was
present with Mr. Pulliam, the attorney
for that city and they desired 10 dis
cuss the water contract agreed upon
by the two cities.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Alexander
City Clerk Wilson read the contract
that was signed by The officials about
two years ago.
The attorney for Animas City ex
planned that Animas had its own wa
ter right in Tie Florida river and They
were to pay the city of Durango for
carrying water for them through their
(Durango's) main. The contract pro
yides that Animas must tap the pipe
line between the two reservoirs, but
The city desires TO tap the first res
eryoir, thereby saving the city of Ami
| mas the expense of building a reser
| ycir. Mr.. Pulliam explained If this
was done Durango could connect witt
the Animas main from Brookside. max
| ing continuous circuit and thereby
| Strengthening their own water sys
TEN. Should an accident occur {,
the lower reservoir or between the two
reservoirs water could be obtained
from the Animas city connections.
Alderman Smith said this woul,
solve the problem of cleaning tn,
lower reservoir.
After some discussion Alderman
Smith moved that the mayor, city at
torney. engineer and the fire and wa
ter committee OF Durango confer witt
the mayor. engineer and attorney o
Animas city about the matter and re
port at the next regular meeting 1
possible. Carried unanimously.
The matter OF cemetery and park II
rigation was discussed at length. Upol
motion of Alderman Nelson It wa
agreed to make the hours for cemeter,
irrigation from to 10 a. m. daily
The parks are to be irrigated from Il
to IL once a week only.
Council adjourned to meet Tuesda
evening. June 28, at 8 o'clock.