§ 2. [Power to improve.]  


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  • The commission shall have power to improve streets, alleys and public highways in the city, by grading, graveling, curbing, paving, repairing, repaving, illuminating, maintaining the same free from dust and nuisance; by constructing, reconstructing and repairing sidewalks; or otherwise. It shall have authority to lay out, open, widen, extend, straighten, alter, close, vacate or abolish any street, alley or public highway or part thereof in the city, except as herein otherwise prohibited, whenever it shall deem such action to be a public improvement; provided that it shall not vacate any state or county highway designated as such.