Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-07-21

tieiius anu InaI II would be
taken under consideration after his re-
turn.
Mr.. f. H. Sporleder appeared for
the purpose of ascertaining what stems
We're necessary, and how long it would
require, for the city to lay HOO feet
OF cast iron water main in West North
avenue, west of Wsuwatosa avenue
aud was informed that the City Engi-
neer had most of preliminary work
done, and that probably the main could
be laid before the forst got in the.
ground
Mr.. Gross appeared for the purpose
OF prevailing on the Council to remove
hydrant in front Oh MS property. and
was asked to confer with the Commit
tee on Sewer and Water during the re-
cess.
Mr.. Atwood, Engineer of the Rail-
road Commission of Wisconsin, being
present, was asked by the Chair to
take the floor and report the findings
with relation to the grade separation
at the intersection of West Main
street and the c., M. & st. P. Ry.
tracks. Mr.. Atwood made very COM
plete verbal report of the situation as
viewed from all the various angles,
and answered such questions as were
raised by the Mayor and members of
the Council.
The Committee on Finance reported
back bills and payroll with recon-
mendation that same be allowed and
ordered paid. On roll call allowed and
ordered paid.
The Committee on Streets reported
back communication from G. H. Biedr-
zycki complaining about the mutila-
tion Of shade trees on East Chestnut
street, with recommendation that
same be referred to City Engineer for
investigation.
From Committee on Finance, reso-
Iution providing for payment of
S407.10 to County Board of Admins
tration for water through county
water main. Adopted.
From Committee on Finance, reso-
luton providing for payment of
S2, 100000 to Thomas Szukalski CO., as
an estimate on Eighth avenue storm
sewers. Adopted.
Committee on Finance returned re-
port of T. M. Z. r. & L. Co, showing
result of operation of city's lighting
system, June 1st, 1921, to May 31st,
1922, and recommended that same be
placed on file. Adopted.
| By Alderman Woodside, resolution
providing for repairs to 61st street
bridge, without the formality of ask
ing for bids. Adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
The Committee on Sewer and Water,
with whom Mr.. Gross was asked to
confer with regard to removal of
| hydrant, reported a resolution provid-
ing for removing said hydrant, with
the understanding that Mr.. Gross
would pay one-half the cost of said re-
1noval. Adopted.
Resolution directing the City Clerk
to write the Railroad Commission ex-
pressing the appreciation of the Coun-
Gil for its aid and that of Mr.. Atwood
in the matter of report as to advisable
ity of grade separation at West Main
street bridge. Adopted under sus-
pension of the rules (Woodside).
Aid. Notbohm brought up the ques-
| ton of purchase or condemnation of
the Conrad tract and the matter was
discussed at length without reaching a
satisfactory conclusion, the City At
torney intimating that he was expect
ing visit from the present owner
after the latter had conferred with Mr.
Sullivan of the District Attorneys Of
flee.
The Chair appointed special COM
mittee, consisting of the City Attor-
ney, Aid. Woodside and the Mayor, to
confer with the County Board of
Supervisors, on the subject of the re-
placement of the West Main street
bridge.
On motion of Alderman Woodslde
the Council adjourned.
A. v. BRIGHAM,
City Clerk.