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Councilmen For School Play Ground Several Protests Voiced Against Closing Street; Bank Receiver Makes Claim Against City for Warrants Railway street between Spokane and Kalispell avenues was ordered last night by unanimous vote of members of the city council present at the regular meeting. Alderman Alexander was absent. This action was taken over the protest of several owners of proon Kalispell between Railway perty First streets who contended that building fence to enclose the proposed athletic field, public playground and park would detract from the value of their property. Three owners on street property who had signed the asking for closing of that thoroughfare asked that their names be withdrawn as favoring the project. Frank ano, Henry Schneider, Wm. Arthurs, Tony Christian, Wm. Madden and others spoke in opposition to closing of the street. W. W. Taylor and H. Jennings, members of the school board, and Superintendent Hinderman spoke in favor of it. City Attorney Neville informed the council that the opposition to building fence around the field of concern to the council. no That if the council granted the tition, that would be matter for to take with the property owners up school board the He ador vised also that First street, which said should also be one speaker measure of safety for the closed as smaller children, could probably to vehicular travel between closed Spokane and Kalispell avenues by action of the The fence which the school board to build will be six feet proposes the east side of the encloshigh on and will be well constructed ure, neatly painted. Grandstands and be erected on the west side of will the field. One dollar year rental will be paid the city for use of this street. and the lease may be cancelled on 30 days' notice. Closed Bank Wants Money Request for payment of principal several city warrants and interest on issued in 1924 to L. Hughes and was made by Oscar W. Dwyer receiver of the Brotherhood Wolf, This matter was referrLabor Bank the members of the finance to committee for investigation and recommendation. Members of this committee Aldermen Williamson, are Jones and Alexander. Mayor Poorbaugh explained this claim as having originated at the city had two chiefs of time when attorneys. Salaries police and two R. Frederick and were paid to Hughes as city attorney and to Knapp and Dwyer as chief of police. An injunction was served on the treasurer to stop payment on warissued to Hughes and Dwyer rants that the council had on the ground not approved their appointments by the mayor. In the meantime the bank had cashed the warrants. Sissel to Make Changes Request made of the council by Sissel for building permit was carried until the next meeting over Mr. Sissel stated that he for action. expected to make extensive alterations on his theatre building, beginabout May He will build ning but cement foundation new roof, under the walls, apply stucco to the sides of the walls and build marquee if granted permission by the council to do so. The proposed new construction will fire-proof matter was carried material. The the council could be asover that sured that construction of the marquee, which is intended be hung from the building, extending to the edge of the sidewalk at the front of theatre, does not conflict with the provisions of the building ordinance. Want Street Drainage Aldermen Jones, Akey and Willseveral spots in iamson reported their wards as needing additonal drainage. Places mentioned were Spo kane at Fifth, Columbia at Fourth. and Second street between Park and Somers. Street Commissioner Russell was directed to make investigation and to do what he could to remthe situation. edy Peter Arena Gets Permit Peter Arena was granted permission to build 12x14 garage on his at the corner of Baker property enue and Railway street. City Clerk Horn reported that he been advised by the county had treasurer that special lighting assessment against the property of McKeen in Park Addition had been stricken from the tax rolls. He also reported receipt of warranty deed for the Woods property at the south end of Central avenue. The city paid $200 for this strip of land that the street along the river could be made safe for public travel. Application of Thomas Fitch for appointment as caretaker of the parks during the summer season was referred to Alderman Williamson, who is chairman of the park committee. This application was endorsin writing by number of Whitefish residents. Renewal of the surety bond of John Parkins as an electrical workwas accepted by the council. Monthly reports of the city health officer, police magistrate and city treasurer were accepted. Bayha Renders Report Water Commissioner Bayha rendered his annual report, which shows the water department to be functioning profit. Mr. Bayha announced that water charges would be reduced another five percent beginning Auril This reduction will make total of 20 percent since he took charge of the Mr. Bayha said. The reduction will be in the form of cash discount to consumers who pay their water ac+ counts before the 10th of each month, and will be addition to the 10 percent discount now being allowed. No charge will be made for water for sprinkling purposes during the coming summer. Mr. Bayha considers this as meaning an additional five percent reduction to consumers: His full report will printin Friday's Pilot.
