The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-07-18
LIGHTING PROBLEM
BEFORE THE COUNCIL
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committee, of which Councilman
Smith is chairman. This was done.
NJ NJ Murtaugh called attention TO
the proposed construction of sidewalk
along the Blue Lakes boulevard in
front of his place. He said that
through agreement with the council
some years ago, he had put in a good
board sidewalk in front of part of his
property. This is in good condition
and if not at grade could be brought
TO it, He said that he was willing to
put in a walk in front of such part Of
his property as had none and willing
to replace the present walk with ce
ment when it wore out. He was in
formed that the matter had not yet
been disposed of and that it would
be considered in due time.
The matter of constructing spurs
for the Oregon Short Line hcross
Second street south, Third street
south and that certain street lying
between Block LAT and the northern
boundary OF the main line of the
Oregon Short Line right of way
across the alley in Block las, and the
alley running northwesterly and south
easterly through blocks 145, 146, and
147 This is a shifting of the present
tracks in toward the center of the
right of way in which they run for
the proposed purpose of getting more
room and providing greater conven-
fence for shippers along the side
tracks. 1t was passed up TO the city
attorney
The Peters judgment for $500 and
costs, against the city for injuries re-
ceived on a sidewalk was ordered
paid.
Mayor Sweeley started the talk
about the lighting by saying that
among the things Immediately con-
fronting the city and demanding solu-
ton, was the question of lighting. The
contract of the company expired in
February and in the opinion of the
mayor the present system is insuffici-
emit He said that he had been on the
North Side recently and that all the
towns there were well lighted. Look
ing over the river from that side, Buhl
and Filler showed up we'll, while Twin
Falls could be found only after q
search. The company had drafted
plans for lighting of the city. at little
more expense than the present, which
+ would cure the defects noted and ligh
the city well. Councilman Boiler ask
Z ed if the city was not already paying
! enough to the company TO get gooC
lighting. Mayor Sweeley wanted Il
Z know what the councilman would d.
in regard to the matter, and addet
that for trifling increase in cost 10,
q 600 candle power could be added. Man
: ager King of the Electric Investmen
q company was asked for his plans AM
presented again those submitted som
: time ago and published in TIKI
n TIMES. To these had been addel
= lights for four spots not already GOV
cred which had been tentatively adde
>, al the suggestion of Street Commits
= sioner Porter This would raise tn
: total cost TO about $4,000 a year. Coun
Gilman Bobier reiterated the statemen
made some time ago that this woul
pay interest on 500, 600. for which tn
city could own its lighting system
Mayor Sweeley replied that this woul
y be but a starter. He suggested eel
l. tain items of extra cost aggregatin
n S32 900 additional cost, which left on
n he said. many fixtures and made n
d allowance for depreciation. He d,
d, clared that after all this city would b
j. at cost for operation practically a
n great as il was proposed TO pay tn
company under the contract now bein
IF considered Manager King said ths
z il would cost the company from s75(
5 to $4,000 to install the changes neet
S. ed to make the additional improv,
d ments contemplated in the propose
Of contract, il would take some time I
lie do this. the company could give th
/" city good lighting at a small increaS
in in cost and would like the chance I
n do it On motion Of Boiler, seconde
l. by PARROT, the matter was laid @
is the table for further consideration.
Street Commissioner Porter repor