Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 164, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1916 — City Council Meets And Transacts Business. [ARTICLE]

City Council Meets And Transacts Business.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening. Mayor Spitler was absent and Councilman Tobias presided. Councilman Wood was also absent. C. J. Dean et al petitioned for a sidewalk on Front street and the city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution and the engineer plans and specifications for same from Hemphill Bros.’ shop south to Mrs. Haus’ walk. G. D. Yeiter et al petitioned to have the line of the Dayton Street sewer, now under construction, changed from Oak street north to the end of the sewer in order to miss trees. The petition was granted and the engineer was instructed to change the grade stakes accordingly. The city engineer presented a corrected assessment roll'for the street oiling, which was approved, and the clerk was instructed to certify the same to the city treasurer for collection. ■ The usual number of claims werq allowed.