Thereafter, on the 10th day of August, 1920, at a meeting of the city council, at which all members were present, the following proceedings were had:
“Auditor read a protest presented by property owners protesting against the creation of and building of sewers, water mains, pumping stations, or anything and everything connected therewith, in the city of Hankinson. Richland county, N. D.
“Motion made by Alderman Peitz and seconded by Alderman Hoff- man that protests be approved as read. Roll call on the motion resulted as follows: First ward, Brown voting No; Burfening voting No. Second ward, Solsrud voting No; Schuett voting No. Third ward, Peitz voting Yes; Hoffman voting Yes. Motion declared not carried.
“Alderman Burfening introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; Alderman Schuett seconded the motion:
“Whereas, petitions supposedly under and in accordance with § 3704 of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota 1913, having on the 4th day of August, 1920, been filed with the city auditor, protesting against the construction of a waterworks and sewer system, and whereas, many of the lots represented by the signature to such protests are subject only to indirect or secondary assessments, and such signatures do not represent the majority of the property liable to be directly assessed, and whereas, independent protests were not filed against the waterworks and against the sewer systems, though many of the signers are known to be favorable to one system while opposed to the other, and the petitions do not therefore represent the true wishes of all the signers, and whereas, it is the opinion of the council that the construction of a waterworks and sewer system is necessary for the convenience, health, fire protection, and general welfare of the citizens of Hankinson and their property:
“Now, therefore, be it resolved by the city council of the city of Hankinson, N. D., that the city council having heard: and fully considered said protests, do find and determine at this, the first regular meeting after the time set for filing protests against such improvements, that the protests are insufficient and not well taken, and that the petitions be denied.
“Roll call on the resolution resulted as follows: First ward, Brown voting Yes; Burfening voting Yes, Second ward, Solsrud voting Yes; Schuett voting Yes. Third ward, Peitz voting No; Hoffman voting No. Resolution declared carried.”
