The Glenwood post., 1923-02-08
Consider Complaint Concern
ing Unsafe Condition Of
Main Street Building
ALSO FIRE INSPECTION

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the city council held last Monday eve
ming it was brought out that the tun-
mel of the new city water system has
been driven 1926 lineal feet, and the
total expenditure thus far, including
an advance made by the city on pow
der and other supplies, amounts to
$15 5,S2S.7O, the tunnel being about one
fifth completed. Mayor Mcdonald il
anxious that the work be speeded up
as much as possible, and therefore. ar
rangenents have been made to put on
three S-hour shifts instead of working
two 12-hour shifts as in the past. By
this arrangement greater progress is
anticipated in the future.
E. E. Westhafer appeared before the
board, soliciting aid in the building
of new sewer from his residence in
North Glenwood. He has now secured
right of way through nearby lots
and believes the city should aid to the
extent of half the construction costs.
William Crissman complained of the
old Dougan warehouse or shed on the
corner of Ninth and Colorado, declaring
it dangerous, and menace to children
Who ~ emily entered the building
to play. He says it is unsafe to pass
ers-by and liable to fall down at any
time, besides being fire trap, greatly
endangering9 other property. City At
torney Beardsley believes that under
the new building ordinance the building
may be condemned as a nuisance and
ordered torn down, if it is in as bad
condition as represented by Mr.. Criss-
man. Mr.. Dougan has been notified of
the complaint, and the matter will be
taken up and considered further at a
recessed meeting next Monday evening.
This is only one of number of build
ings in town that are not being used,
are bringing their owners no revenue,
and by reason of their dilapidated and
unsafe condition are said to constitute
n menace to the community.
The matter of purchasing the old
Midland depot and grounds for use for
auto parking purposes, with the proba-
bility of adding this and some other
property to the city, was discussed
briefly, and the council will also con-
slider this matter next Monday evening.
Henry Davis made report on the
matter of inspection of city property
recently made by representative of
the Fire Underwriters association, and
said that the fire risk on some of the
property was very heavy, while on
some no insurance at all would be per-
mitted under the present conditions,
while on others the rates were very
high owing to the conditions which
owners allowed to exist. This matter
was referred to the fire committee,
with a request for report next Mon
day evening.
George Weirick appeared before the
board in the interest of band, say
ing he considered the prospects for a
good band much better than at any
time in the past, as there were num-
Der of volunteers of patriotic disposi-
ton who seemed anxious to connect
with band because of the need of the
community for such an organization.
He asked for n subscription of $50 a
month from the city for Hugh Moore
us band leader, and this request was
granted for March and April, Mayor
Mcdonald explaining that the present
members d d not feel like speaking for
their successors in the matter. The
band fans will take the matter up with
the new council in the hope of receiv'
ing sufficient financial support to
keep the organization going.