Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1915 — City Council Proceedings. [ARTICLE]

City Council Proceedings.

The common council of the city of Rensselaer met in regular session Monday evening with all members present except Councilman Warner. But little was done except allowing the usual grist of claims. The petition of C. W. Spencer for a street light on south RiVer street was referred to the light committee. Ordinance No. 161, relating to the removal of overhead signs on Washington street, was passed to third reading. Practically everyone is objecting to the passage of this ordinance, it is said, and it is doubtful whether it is ever passed or not. Overhead - signs are permitted in practically all cities’, and are a great convenience to the public as well as to business men. Ordinance No. 162, amending the Ordinance requiring the cleaning of snow from sidewalks, by providing a penalty for failure to clean walks, i was introduced and passed to second treading. s