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1946 July Council ProceedingsRegular Session, Jule 1st, 1946 193 City Council (Official) Regular Session, July 1st, 194G. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor Wharton, Coun- ilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, City Manager Rhomberg. Absent- Couucihuan 'v'an Duehnan. 114ayor Wharton stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the purpose of acting' upou such business as may properly- come before the meet- ing. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice of pub- lic hearing upou the Plans and specifications, form of contract and cost of improvement for the Paving of Harlan Street from the present pavement in Windsor Avenue to approximately the east property line of Sheridan Street north, pre- sented and read, No written ob- jections filed and no objectors present at the time of said hear- ing. Councihuau Murphy moved that the Proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-14ayor Whartmi, Council- men Moffatt, i1'Im•phy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent - Councilman ~~an Duel- man. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice of a public hearing upon file resolution of necessity for paving of Harlan Street from the present Pavement iu Winsor Avenue to approximately the east property line of Sheridan Street north, presented and read. No written objections filed and no objectors present at the time of said hearing. Couucihnan Murphy moved that tine proof of publica- tion be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Couucil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent - Cnuncilman Vau Duel- man, (Decision of Couucil upou object- ions to plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of improve- lllellt5.l Resolution No. 86.46 Whereas, proposed plans and specifications and form of contract for the paving of Harlan Street frmu the present pavement in Windsor Avenue to approximately the east property line of Sheridan Street north, have been approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and public notice given as provided by Chapter 23 of the Code of Iowa, 1939, pertaiuing~ to public contracts and bonds, and the time and place fisecl for the hearing of all objectimts to said plans, specifications or contract for or cost of snch impravemeuts, said time being this 1st day of Su.y, 1946; and ~ithereas, the City Couneil utet in Regular session this 1st day of July, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. at the Council Chambers iu the City Ha11 far the purpose of hearing all interested Parties and consider ing' any and all objections which have been filed to the proposed plans, specifications or contract fm• or cost of the improvement herein described and proposed to be made; and Whereas, all interested parties have been given an opporhmity to be heard and no objections have been filed; now, therefore Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that all snch plans, specifications and fm~m of contract heretofore approved are hereby adopted. Re It Further Resolved that this re~solutiou containing the decision of this Council upou all objections which have been filed to the plans, specificatimts and form of contract for or cost of said improvement be made a matter of perntaveut record in connection with said improve- ment. Passed adopted and approved this 1st day of duly, 1946. ALBERT WHARTCN, A4ayor. F, W. THCMPSCN, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. ti`', MCFFATT, Councilmen fittest: J. d. SHEA, 194 Regular Session, Jule 1st, 1946 Couucilman Moffatt moved tl adoption of the resolution. Se owned b3, Comtcihnan Thompsot Carried by the fo]lotving vote: Yeas-Mayor ~pharton, Council men -Ioffatt, Murphy, Thompson Nays-Nona, Absent -Couucilman Van Duel ntau, (NECESSITY FOR IMPR O}rEMENT) Resolution No. 76.46 lT~hereas, proposed plans, speci~ ficaticws, form of contract, plat and schedule have been duly pt•e. Pared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuuue and are now on file in the office of the City Clerlt showing among other things the following; 1• The boundaries of the dis- trict, 2. The streets to be improved. 3. The width of such improve- ntent. 4• Each lot proposed to be as- sessed together with a valuation fixed by the Council. 6. Au estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement, stating the same for each different type of construction and ]rind of material to be used. G. ht each case the antoumt thereof which is estimated to he assessed against each lot, Yor the Paving of Harlan Street from the present pavement in Winsor Are- uue to apptoeimat 1 to expense of malting said intProve- c- went will be assessed upon and t. against all privately owned prop. ertY lyiug~ within assessable di~- tauce provided by law and in au . amount not to exceed the amount Provided by law, property will be assessed whether the same abuts thereon or is adjacent thereto ac• cording to area and in propm'tion to the special benefits conferred thereby, and any deficiency shall be paid out of the general fund,inr proventettt fiutt1, or partly out of each of such funds, Bmtds shall be isued and sold in anticipation of deferred payments of assessments when a contract bas Been pe1•- formed and accepted and the pt•o. ceeds thereof used to pay the cen- tractor. The above resolution teas iutro• stress, approved and ordered placed au file with the City Clerk this 10th day of June, 1946. APPt'oved and placed on file for final action, The foreg'oing' resolution was finally passed and adopted, as pt,o- posed this 1st day of July, 194fi. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. F. T~V. THObIPSON, GEO. R. 14URPHP, l't'. 1V. -~IO), FATT, Couucilnteu, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerlt sty lice of Sheridan Stroet nlorth, the adocttioau Thmupson moved Estimate[] cost ~ P u of the resolution. Seo- $5,0~9.99. and i De It Therefore Resolved that the City Council upon petition of Property ota•ners, deems it advis- able and necessary for the public welYare to ntahe the herein men• tioued improvement, and unless property owners at the tints oY the final cousideratimt of this proposed resolution have on file with the City Clerk objections to the amount of the proposed assessments, they shall be deemed to have waived all objections thereto. Said improvement shall be con- structed and done in accordance with the plans and specifications which have been prepared there- for by the City Engineer which lave been approved by the City Council and are now on file with the City Clet9t. That the cost and ec by Councilman MurpltY. Car. tied by the Yollowing vote: Yeas-Mayor FVharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent -Councilman Vau Duel• man. (ORDERING CONSTRUCTION) Resolution No. 87.46 Be It Reselved By The City Coun- cil Of The City Of Dubuque that Pursuant to a Resolution of neces- sity No, 16.46 which was duly passed by this Council, for the iur provement of Harlan Street from the Present pavement in Winsor Avenue to aproximately the east Property line of Sheridan Street north be and the same are hereby ordered and constructed by this Council upon the petition oY Pro- perty ownera. A11 the work shall I Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 19:i le consh•ucted in accordance with the plans and specifications hereto- fore adopted and now iu file in the office of the City Clerlt. Be It Further Resolved that the cost and expense of the said im- provements he paid for by levying special assessments against the privately owned property lying within the assessable distance front the improvements, whether such property abut upon the same or are adjacent thereto, according to the area thereof and in proport- ion to the special benefits con- ferred, and any deficiency will be paid out of the general or improve- ment funds of the city, m~ partly from each of such foods. Payment kill be made to the cmttraetor out of finds realized from the. sale of bmtds to be issued in anticipation of 'deferred payments oY assCss- ntents as provided by law after the wont has been completed and ac- cepted by tha City Council. Be It Further Resolved that the City Clerlt ire and he is hereby ordered and directed to advertise for proposals fm' the construction of the various improvements here- in provided for in the manner pro- vided by late, the said improve- ments shall b2 completed on or be- fore the 15th day of September, 1996. Be It Fttrther Resolved that this resolution being deemed urg'eut and of immediate necessity shall be iu fm•ce and effect from and after its Passage and adoption by the City Cotmcil. Passed, addopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1996. ALBERT WHARTON, 1Vlayor F. W. THOIDIPSON, GEO. R, MURPHY, W. W. NIOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Couucilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Seo- mules by Councilman -'hu•phy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Councih nten IDloffalt, Murphy, Thmmpsom. Nays-None. Absent -Councilman Van Duel- man. Proof of publicatimt, certified to by the publishers, of notice of pub- lic hearing' upon the plans and specifications, form of conh•act and cost of improvement for the pav~ hag' of Euclid Street from the pre- sent pavement iu Windsor Avenue to approximately twenty two feet west of the east Property line of Sheridan Street, presented and read. No written objections filed and no objectors present at the time of said hearing, Ccuncihuan 'I9tompson moved that the proof of pnblication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Motfatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent -~ Comtcihnan Van Duel- mait. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice oY a public hearing upon the resolution of necessity fm' the paving of Euc- lid Stroet from the present pave- ment in Windsor Avenue to ap- proximately twenty two feet west of the eas± property line of Sheri- dan Street, presented and read. No written objections filed and no ob- jectors present at the time of said hearing. Councilman lIw•phy moved that the pnblication be received and fil- e d. Seconded b y CotmciUuan Thompson. Carried by tl;e follotw lug vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men 1Ioffatt, Murphy, Thmupson. Nays-Nona. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- ntau. (DecisCOn of Council upon ob- jections to plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of im- provements.) Resolution Na. 88.46 Whereas, proposed Plans and specifications and fm°m roY contract for the paving of Euclid Street from the present pavement in Wind- s o r Avenue to approximately twenty two feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street have been approved by the City Council of the City oY Dubuque and Public notice given as provided by Chapter 23 of the Coda of Iowa, 1939, pertaining to public contracts and bonds, and the time and place filed fm' the itearing~ of all object- 196 Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 ions to said plans, specifications o conh•act Yor or cost of such in provements, said time being tlti 1st day of July, 1946; and Whereas, the City Council me in Regular session this 1st day o July, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P, .1Z, a the Council Chambers iu the Cit Hall for the purpose of hearth all interested parties and consider ing any and all objections whit] have been filed to the propose plans, specifications or coutrac $,r m' cost of the imprat'enreu herein described and proposed t be made; and tiVhereas, all interested parties have been given an opportunity to be heard and no objections have been filed; now therefore Be It Reso]vel by the City Cou~- cil of the City of Dubuque, that all such plans, specifications and form of contract heretofore approved are hereby adopted. Be It Fm'ther Resolved that thia resolution containing the decision of this Council upon all objections which have been filed to the plans, specifications and form of contract Yor or cost of the improvement be made a matter of permanent record im connection with said improve- ment. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALP,ERT IVHARTON, Mayor F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. AIURPHP, W. }V. MOFFATT, GellllCllnlell Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-14layor }Vhartou, Gouncil• Wren 19offatt, Murphy, Thompson, Nays-None. Absent-Councilman Van Due1• Plan. (NECESSITY FOR IMPROVEMENT) Resolution Na. 79.46 Whereas, proposed plans, speci- fications, form of contract, plat and schedule have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and are r ~ roty on file ht the office of the City t- Clerk showing among other things s the following; 1. The boundaries of the district. t 2. The streets to be improved, f 3. The width of such improve- r went. v g 4. Each lot proposed to be as• sessed together tivith a valuation t fixed by the Council. d 5. Au estimate of the Post of the t proposed improvement, stating the t same for each different type of con- o struction and hind of material to be used, 6. In each case the amount thereof which is estimated to be assessed against each let, for the paving of Euclid Street from the Present pavement in Windsor Ave- nue to approximately twenty two feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street. Estimated cast $5,229.69. Be It Therefore Resolved that the City Council upon petition of Property owners, deems it advis- able and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein men- tioned intproventeut, and mtless Property owners at rite time of the final consideration of this proposed resolution have on file with the City Clerk objections fo the amount oY the Proposal assessments, they shall be deemed to have waived all objections thereto. Said improvement shall be co~- structed and done in accordance with the plans and specifications which have been prepared therefor by the City Engineer which have been approved by the City Council and are now on file with the City Clerk. That the cast and expense of making said improvement will be assessed upon and against all privately owned property lying within assessable distance provided by law and iu an amount not to exceed the amount provided by law, property will be assessed whether the same abuts thereon or is adjacent thet'eto according to area and in proportion to the special benefts conferred thereby, and any deficiency shall be paid out of tie general fund, improve- ment fund or partly out of each of such funds. Bonds shall he issued and sold in anticipation of deferred payments of assessments when a Regular Session, Tuly 1st, 1946 197 contract has been performed aul accepted and ail the proceeds there- of used to pay the cmttractor. The above resolution was intro• dulled, approved and ordered placed ou file with the City Cleric this 10th day of June, 1946. The foregoing' resolution was fin- ally Passed and adopted, as Pro• posed this ~,iay 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, }V. W, lIOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Cleric. Councilman Murphy moved the ' adoption of the resolution. Sec• mined by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men l~Iotfatt, Mw'phy, Thompson. Nays-None. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- ntan. (ORDERING CONSTRUCTION) Resolution Na. 89.46 Be It Resolved By The City Coun- cil Of Tle City Of Dubuque that pursuant to a resolutimt of neces- sity No. 79-4G tivhich was duly passed by this Council, for the ln• pravement of Euclid Street from the present Pavement in Windsor Avenue to approsinwtely tn•euty two (22) feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street be and the same are hereby m'dered anti consl•uctecl by this Council upmt its own motion and with the Petitimt of property owners. A 11 the wont shall be con- e strutted in accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore adopted anti now ou file in the office of the City Clerk. Be It Furthe!• Resolved that tie cost and expense oY the said inr provements be Paid for by levying' special assessments against the privately owned Property lying' within the ~ assessable distance from the improvements, whether such property abut upon the same or are adjacent thereto, according to the area 'thereof and in Proport- ion to the special benefits con• (erred, acid any deficiency will e paid out of the general, or improve- I ant funds of the city, or Partly am each of such funds, Payment .11 be made to the contractor out f funds realized from the sale of utds to be issued iu anticipation deferred payments of assess- euts as provided by law after the ark has been completed and ac• opted by the City Cauncil. Be It Further Resolved that the ity Clerk be and is hereby ordered nd directed to advertise for pro- osals fm' the coustruct.ion of the arious improvements herein pro• ~ided for in the manner provided ~y law, the said improvements ,hall be completed on ar before the .5th clay of September, 1946. Be It Further Resolved that this •estohition being deemed urg~enY and of immediate necessity shall be in force and effect froth and after its passage and adoptimt by the City Cotmcil. passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor F. }V. THOI4PSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, }}', W. 1'TOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman lIoffatt waved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded ~by Councilman Thompson. Carried by tie following vote: Yeas-Mayor ~}'harton, Cotmcil- men ~~Ioffatt, N[urPlty, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent-Councilman Vau Duel- man. Couuuunication of Paul C. Stork, Directm• National Garden Program, United States Deparhneut of Agri• culture, }Vashiugtou, D, C. asking the lIayors of leading cities to iss- ue a Proclanwtion calliug~ the at- tention of their citizens to the National Food Preservation Weelc, July 15-22, presented and read. Couuciluait i1~Iurphy moved that the communication be referred to the Mayor for his action. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by tie following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Cauncil• men 114offatt, MurPhY, Thompson. Nays-Noce. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- man. ~~ 198 Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 Conununicatiou of H. W, Bisch• man, Majm•, Corps of Eng7neers Executive Officer War Department United States Engineer Office, Rock Island, Illinois, stating that an early reply would be appreci• steel, stating whether or not the City of Dubuque is desirotts or iu• terested in developing and super vising for public recreational use the area immediately downstream from the dam abutment, Lock and Dam No. 11, known as "0'Leary's Lake" just off the Wisconsin end of the Eagle Paint highway bridge, Presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communi- cation be referred to the City Coun- cil, City Manager and City Solici- ter for consideration. Seconded by Councilman rtiIoffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent-Councihnan Van Duel- ntan. Conununication of County Audi- ter Daykitt advising that the Board of Supervisors have acecpted an offer of $20.00 made by II'Irs, Dan Leeffelholz on Lot 40 Rosedale Addition, presented and read, Coun- cilmaar Thompson moved that the communicattoii be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec• onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Niayor Wharton, Council• men -'Ioffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Nays-None, Absent-Councilman Van Duel- man. Conunuuication of the Dubuque Automobile C1ttb, E. T. Frith, President, slatiug~ that the Dubuque Auto Club Boatel of Directors wishes to go on record as request- the City Couuci] to increase the Dubuque Police Department to at least an average sine police depart• meat for cities in the 50,000 class popnlatiou front 3S to 48 men irn• mediately and further requesting that at least eight of these men he given specialised training in traffic accident investigation problems, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that the connuuni- cation be referred to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Cotmcil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Nays-None, Absent-Councilman Van Duel• ratan. Petition of Nirs. Irene Thee] re- questing arefund in the amount of $150.00 on her Class "B" Beer Per- mit No. 24 as she has discontinued business on July 1, 1946, presented and read, Councilmau Thompson moved that the request he granted and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $160.00 iu favor of Mrs. Irene Theel to cover the amount oY refund g~rauted ou the unexpired portion oY her Class "B" Beer Permit No. 24, Seconded by Councilman NIur• phy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men N'foffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent-Councilman Vau Duel• man, Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice to Elec• tars of the holding of a special L+`lection on Electric Franchise to be held July 8th, 1946, presented arjd read. Councilmau Moffatt moved that the proof of publicat- ion be received and fi]ed. Seconded by Couucihnan Murphy. Carried by tits following' vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Comrcil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-Noce, Absent-Councilman Van Duel- man. Proof of publication, certified to by the punishers, of notice to Electors of file hokliug' of a Special Election ou ]3us Franchise to be held drily Sth, 194G, presented and read. Councilman Mm•P1ty moved that the proof of publication he received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Thmupson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, Absent-Councilman Van Duel• man, Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of a statement of receipts and also a list of claims for which warrants were drawn dur- ing the month of May, 194G pre- Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 199 seated and read. Councilmau Thompson moved that. the proof of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilmau Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Leas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- mau. Ordinance No. 29.46. An Ordinaaice granting to the Iowa Improvement Company per- mission to construct a sanitary sewer connecting with the City sewer at its junction at Hillcrest and Asbury Streets with various laterals in the streets in Hillcrest Park and Hillcrest Subdivision No. 2, with pumping lift station near the intersection of NIorningview and Hillcrest Road, a cast iron force line frmn Pmupiug station, pro- viding for the payment of the costs thereof, and regulating the con- struction, use and maintenance thereof, said ordinance having been passed upon first reading ou Jtme 24th, 1946 and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at ]east one week be- fore its final adoption, was pre- sented for final adoption. ORDINANCE N0. 29.46 An Ordinance granting to the Iona Ilnproaement Company permission to construct a sanitary sewer connect- ing with the City sewer at its junc- toin at Hillcrest and Asbury Streets with various laterals iu the streets in Hillcrest Parlc and Hillcrest Sub- division No. 2, with pumping lift sta- tion near the intersection of ~lorning- view and Hillcrest Road, a cast iron force line Gom pumping station, pro• aiding for the payment of the costs thereof, and regulating the construc- tion, use and maintenace thereof. Now, Therefore, Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Du- buque: Sec. 1. That permission be, and the same Is hereby granted to the Iowa llnprovement Company, their successors and assigns, to cotstruct lateral sewers, a pumping lift station and a cast iron force line iu Hillcrest Park and Hillcrest Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, The project shall consist of 912 lineal feet of sanitary sewer in As- bury Sheet from the east line of Avalmt to the West line of Chaney, at which point it shall enter into an existing manhole; 1016 feet of sewer in Avalon; 994 in Broadlawn; S50 in 1Iorningvien; 770 in Chaney; 17a In Valley view; 67o in Ogilby; 200 in Mullin; 2130 in Hillcrest, which shall cmmect with the city sewer at the intersection of Hillcrest and Asbury Streets, a sewage lift station near the intersection of V[or- ningvlen and Hillcrest Road to which a six-inch cast iron force main S35 feet long shall he connected. Sec. 2. That permission be, and the same is hereby granted, to the said lots Improvement Company to connect said sanitary server with the city sewer at the junction of Hillcrest and Asbury Streets. Sec. 3. That the expense and post of conshucting the project as above described shall he paid by the Iona Luprovement Cmnpany, and that no part of said expense shall be borne by the City of Dubuque. Sec. !. That the expense of main- taining said sever and pumping lift station shall he Paid by the City of Dubuque and that no Dart of said maintenace shall be borne by the Iowa Improvement Company. Sea 5. That after said sanitary server has been conshneted as above described, all persons Being along and adjacent to said sever :hall base the right to connect therewith, but such right shall only be granted upon a proper application being made to the City Council of the City of Du- buque, and by paying to the fotva improvement Company the appli- cant's proportionate part of the cost of erecting said sever, pumping sta- tion and cast iron force line, With- out interest, based on the lineal front- age of his property mi said streets, which payment must be established to the satisfaction of the City Coun- cil befm•e the right to connect shall he granted. Sec. G. That the total cost of the construction of said sanitary sewer, pumping station and cast iron fm•ce line shall be made a matter of record and preserved in the afflce of the City Engineer of the City of Dubuque. Sec. 7. That thg construction of said sewer shall be done under the supervision of the City Manager and City Engineer of said City. Sec. 8. That after said sewer has been laid and completed, said streets in Which said sever has been laid shall he put hack in as good condi- tion as they Here before they were torn up fm• the purpose of receiving said sever, and the Iona ^nprove- meut Company shall be held respmr Bible fm• any and all damages which may arise out o[ the consh•uctio^ of Bald Pt'ojec[. Sec. 9. This Ordinance shall he in force and effect ten (10) days from and after its final passage, adoption and publicatimt as proeided by law. Pawed upo^ first reading this 2lth day of dune, 19-16. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 1st day of July, 1016. ALBERT R'HAP.TON, 1Ia ym . F. 1v. THO'~IPSON, GEO. R. 1SURPHy, W. R'. 1fOPFATT, Attest; Councilmen. d. d. Shea, C1ty Cleric. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE N0, 29-46 The Iona Improaement Company, having fall knowledge turd nnder- standing of all the terms and condi- tions of Ordinance No. 20-46, hereb~° accepts the same as adopted and agrees to comply with all the terms and couditians thereof. Signed this 2ix1 day of July, 1916. 200 Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 IOWA IMPROVEDIENT CODIPANY--. By-L. A, Rowland, V. P. Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 5th day of July, 1916. .I. J. SHEA, 7-5-1t Citp Clerl{. Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Leas-Mayer Wharton, Cowtcil• Wren Moffatt, Murphy, Thompsmt. Nays-None. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- ntan. Ordinance No. 30.46. An Ordi~- ance gralttiug to the Illinois Cen- tral Railroad Company and the Chi- cago, Great Western Railway Cant- pany, their successors and assigns, right to construct and maintain a side+traclt from their tracks in Block 17 iu Dubuque Harbor Im- provement Cmnpany's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, from a point located iu Lot 33, Bloclt 17, D u b u q u e Harbor Improvement Company's Addition, thence north- easterly over and across Lots 33, 34 and 35, the alley in Block 17 and Lot 2 of Lot 16, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 17,and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1S and Lot 1 of Lot 19, all in Bloclt 17, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's Addit- ion iu the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and thence nm~theaster]y across relocated Umnmercial Street and into the premises desm-iiled as Lot 1 of River Front Subdivision Nc. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing the terms and conditions thereof, said ordinance having been passed upon first reading ml June 24th, 194G and m-dered placed mt file with the City Clerk of public inspection for at least one tveeh before its final adoption, was presented for final adoption. ORDINANCE N0, 30-46 A\ OP.DINAS~CE GP,AN1'ING TO THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAIL- ROAD CO.IIPANT AND THE CIII- CAGO GREAT WESTERN RAIL- 5I'AP COnIPANP, THEIR SUCCES- SORS AND ASSIGNS, RIGHT TO CONSTP,CCT AND MAINTAIN A SIDE - TR A C I~ FROlI THEIR TP,ACKS IN BLOCE 17 N DU- BUQUE HARBOR IA--IPROVE3fENT CO-IPANY'S ADDITION IN THE CITP OF DUBUQUE, IO\VA, FROiYI A I'OIST LOCATED IV LOT ^3, BLOCK 17, DUBUQUE HARBOR IDIPROVE-IENT COMPANP'S AD- DITION, THENCE NORTHEASTER- LY OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 3$ 3I AND 35, THE ALLEP IN BLOCIf 17 AND LOT 2 OF LOT 1G, LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 17 AND LOT 1 Oh' LOT 1 OF LOT 1S AND LOT 1 OF GOT 1Q ALL N BLOCIt 17, DU- BUQUE HARBOR LlIPROVE~IEST COIIPANP'S ADDITION IN THE CITP OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND TIIENCE NORTHEASTERLP ACROSS P.ELOCATED COMMER- CIAL STP,EF.T AND INTO THE PRE-fISES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 OF RIFER FRONT SUBDIl'ISION N0. 1 IN THE CITP OF DUBUQUE, IOR'd, AND PROVIDING THE TERD~IS ASD CONDITIONS THERE- Ob', Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Section 1. That permission be and the wane is hereby granted to the Illinois Central Railroad Company and the Chicago Great ~--Vestern Rail- way Company, their successors and assigns, to lay down, operate and maintai^ a side-track from their traclts now located iu Block 17 in Dubuque Harbor Luprovement Com- pany's Addition in the City of Du- buque, Iowa, from a point located in Lot 33, Bloclt 17, Dubuque Harbor Hn- provement CmnpavY's Addition, thence northeasterly over and across Lots 33, 3I and 35, the alley in Bloclt 17 and Lot 2 oP Lot 16, Lot 2 oP Lot 1 of Lot 17, and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 13, and Lot 1 of Lot 19, all in Block 17, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Companys Addition i^ the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and thence north- easterly across relocated counnercial street and into the promises described as Lot 1 al` River Front Subdivision No. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in accordance with plans on file in the office of the City Clerlt for the City of Dubuque, Iatva. Section 2. That in the laying down and the operation of said track, the same shall be so canshucted and maintaiuerl as to create the ]east possible obstruction of the orrlinarv travel and use o[ the street and alley on and over which said track is ]aid; that cars shall not he allowed to stand on the bath 4a said street and alley and that same shall be kept free from h•avel at all times except whe^ it may be necessary for cars to be switched across the same. Section 3. That said h•aclc hereby authorized shall be laid to the estab- lished grade of relocated Commercial sheet and the alle}~ in P.lock 17, Du- bunue Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Adrlitio^ and should the grade of said street and alley be changed at any time, the said h~aclt shall he so changed as to conform to such changed grade at the expense of the raih-oad companies, and the com- panies shall have no claim for dam- a,ges against the Citp by reason thereof. Section I. That said railroad com- panies shall 1{cep the space beriveen the rails on said track and the end of the ties so graded that autom~- biles or other vehicles ma}° easih~ cross over the same, and that when required b7 the City Council, said railroad companies shall plank he- riveen the rails and make suitable approaches to enable vehicles to ens- ily cross the same, Sectimt G. Said track shall be so consh•ucted and maintained as not to dam up m• obstruct the flow of water in said street and alley and the said railroad companies shall at their own expense construct such drainage structures as may be necessity to pretest the dauuning' uP or obsh~uc- Regttlar Session, July 1st, 1946 201 lion of flowage of the water in said street and alley. Section 6. It is further ecpressly stipulated and provider? that all rail- road companies now operating tcaoks in the city shall be entitled at any time to hate their cars transferred o~°er said tract., and all intermediate traclts of said companies, their suc- cessors and assigns, which may he necessary to be used in order to con- nect with the traclt hereby authori2ed upon the payment of such switMiing charges which tray be nniformlF ap- plied within this city and accepted as reasonable between railroad com- panies operating within the city. Section 7. This Ordinance being deemed urgent and of immediate ne- cessity-, shall become effective upon its passage, adoption and approval by the City Council and Publication as provided by law and the rights herein granted shall accrue to said railroad companies when this Ordinance has been accepted by said railroad emn- panies, which acceptance shall he endm~sed thereon and when the costs and expense of publfshing same have been paid by said raih-oad companies and when the injuries and damage to property abutting upon said street and alley bare been ascertained and compensated for, or in lien thereat, when the recm~d owners of such prop- erty and recm•d hohters of liens and encumbrances thereon have filed with this Council their consent to the con- struction and operation of such traclt and waiters and releases of any dam- ages which may be sustainzd by them on account of the construction and operatint oP the same, Passed upon first reading this 2lth day of June, 19If,, Passed, adopted and approved on final reading this 1st dog at July, 19J~3, ALBERT WHAP,TON, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. 1IL'RI'HP, W. 1V. 1fOFFATT, Councilmen. attest: J. J. SHEA. City Clerk Acceptance By Illinois Central Railroad Company Illinois Central Railroad Cam- Pany does hereby accept all the terms, Provisions and conditions of the Ordinance adopted by the City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, en- titled: °Au Ordinance granting to the Illinois Central Railroad Cmn- pany anti the Chicago, Great l3'estern Raihvay Company, their successors and assig~us, right to coustrttct and maintain a side• track front Their traclts iu block 17 in Dubuque Harbor Ilnprove- ment Company's addition in the City of Dubttque, Iowa, from a point located in Lot 33, black 17, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's addition, t h e n c e northeasterly over and across Lots 33, 34 and 35, the alley in block 17 and Lot 2 of Lot 16, Lot 2 of Loi 1 of Lot 17 and Lot lofLotlofLotl8andLotlof Lot 19, all in block 17, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and thence trortheasterly across relocated Cmnntercial SG-eet and iota the premises de- cribed as LoC 1 of river front sub- division No. 1, iu the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing the terms and conditions there- of." being Ordinance No. 30-4G and that said railroad company does hereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of said Ordinance. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COIIIPANI by C. H. 114ottier Vice President and Chief Engineer. Acceptance by Chicago Great Western Railway Chicago, Great Western Railway Company does hereby accept all the terms, Provisions and condit- ions of the Ordinance adopted by the City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, entitled: "Au Ordinance granting to the Illinois Central Railroad Cont- pauy and the Chicago, Great Western Railway Company, their successors and assigns, right to construct and mainiaiu a side- track from their traclts iu block 17 iu Dubuque Harbor Improve- ment Company's additimt in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, fi°om a point located iu Lot 33, Bloch 17, Dubuque IIarbor Improvement Coupany's addition, t h e n c e northeasterly over and am'oss Lots 33. 34 and 35, the alley in Bloch 17 and Lot 2 of Lot 16, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 17 and Lot 1 oP Lot 1 of Lot 13 anti Lot 1 of Lot 10, al] in Bloclt 17, Dtt- huque Harbor Ilnprovemeut Com- pany's addition in the City of Dubuque, fovea, and thence north- easterly across relocated Cmu- mercial Street and into the premises described as Lot 1 of of river (rout subdivision No. 1, iu the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing the terms and co~- ditions thereof." being Ordinance No, 30-4G and that said railroad company does here- 202 Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 by agree to comply with all the by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by terms and conditions of said Ordi• the following vote: Hance, CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Ry H. W. BURTNESS, President. Published officially iu The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 24th day of Soptember, 1946. J. J, Shea, City Clerk, Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second- ed by Couucihuan 11loffatt. Carried by the following vote: Leas-114ayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt. Murphy, Thompson. Nays-None, absentCouucihuan Van Dttel- mau. Dubuque, Iowa, June 29, 1946. To the Honorable Ulayor and 11'Iembers of the City Council City of Dubugtte, Iowa Gentlemen: In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 289 of the Code of Iowa, 1939, the Civil Service Conunission conducted an entrance examinafion for those seeleiug~ positions as As- sistant Eug'ineer at Ptunping Sta- tion, this exantiuation, was held ou y}rednesday, Jtme 19th, 1946. ~~'e herewith submit our report showing the names of those wlo passed the examination with an average of 70~fo or better. Name Average Robt. J. Schuster .... ................84z/s%a Howard A. Hanson ................ _S3% Robt. E. Jaeger ...................82% Michael L. lfoore ..................7G%a \Vnt. H. Haveland....,_..,..,......71% Respectfully submitted, E. B. Lyons, Chairntau. C. S. Harker. R. NI. Benn. Covunissioners. Attest: J. J. SHEA, Clerk. Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this 29th day of June, 1946. Geraldine L. Demkier, Notary Public. Couucilmau Thompson moved that the report of the Civil Serv- ice Commission be received and made a matter of record. Seconded I eas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Mm°phy, Thompson. Nays-None. AbsentCouucihuan Vau Duel- man. July 1, 194G To the Hmtorable Nlayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the meeting of June 10, 194G the petition of Iola J. Lenhardt et al requesting the installation of two street lights an Montrose Terrace was referred to the cotmcil to view the ,rounds. The council having Viewed the site on June 30th, decided to grant the request by ordering trvo street lights one near the intersection of Cornell Street and 14lontrose Ter- race and the other at the point ou Montrose Terrace opposite the leading to Fairview Place. I recom- mend that the decision of the coum• cif be confirmed. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOIIIBERG, Cit-y Manager. Councilman :14urphy moved that the recanmtendation of City Manag- er Rhornberg be approved, Second- ed by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: PeasNlayor tiVharton, Council- then Moffatt, Murphy, Thompsmt. Nays-None. Absent-Couucilmau Van Dttel- man. July 1, 194G To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the meeting of Juue 3, 19.16 the petition of L. B. Wertz request- ing permission to install an en- trance stairs to extend from Ute al- ley to the main floor in the rear of G30 Main Street was referred to the Council to view the grounds. The council viewed the site on .June 30th and deeidecl to grant the request. I recommend that the de- cision of the council be confrmed and the proper proceedings be adopted g'ranting' the petition fm~ a stairway esteuding not mm'e than 3' G" into the alley between Maiu Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 2Q3 and Iowa Streets adjacent to the South t/a of City Lot 22, Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation of City Manag- er Rhomherg be approved and the City Solicitor requested to prepare the proper proceeding's, Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following' vote: Yeas-14ayor SVhartmt, Council- men Moffatt, NIw°phy, Thompson. Nays-Norte. Absent-Councilman Van Duel man. Resolution No. 90.46, jVhereas, Lot 23 of S. 11f. Lang- worthy's Add. to the City of Du- buque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on January 4, 1937 to Du- buque County, Iowa, by the Coun- ty Treasurer of Dubuque Cowtty, Iowa, for cleliuqueut taxes and un- paid taxes for the years 1933 to 1935, inclusive; and NVhersas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to Jo- seph Straub for $10.00, and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to Joseph Straub for a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all endorse- ments of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levying and tax-certifying bodies baviug any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to Joseph Straub for the sum of $1Q.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. b'. W. THOI4PSON, GEO. R. iIIURPHY, VV. W. N'IOFFATT, Cowtcilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerlt. Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman N'Iurphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-n'layor Wharton, Council- men -4oft-att, MurPlty, Thompson. Nays-Norte. Absent-Councilman Van Duel- man. Resolution No. 91-46, Whereas, Lots 49 and 50 of tiVood- lawn Park iu the City of Dubugtte, Dubuque County, Iowa, were sold mt February 3, 193G to Dubuque County, Iowa, by the County Treas- urer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for delinquent taxes and unpaid taxes for the years 1930 to 193§, inclus- ive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque County. Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to Nlike Ifopchansl.y Yor $40.OQ and \Vhereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to Nlil:e I{opchansky for a stun less thou the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all en- dorsements oY subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levyiug~ uud tax-certifying bodies baviug any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to A4ike I~opcbansky for the stun of ~;4fl.Gll in cash be and the saute is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st clay of July, 194G. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. F. ZV. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W, MOFFA'pT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, ' City Clerlt. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Couucihuan Thompson. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Comtcil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson. Nays-Norte, Absent Couucihuan Van Duel- man, Resolution No. 92.46, Whereas, The South 10 feet of the West 10G feet of Lot 11 of Jaeger's Sub. in the City of Du• buque, Dubuque County, Iowa ryas sold on February 3, 1936 to Du• 2~ Regular Session, July 1st, 1946 buque County, Iowa, by the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for deliuqueut taxes and unpaid taxes for the years 1932 to 1934, in- clusive; and TI'hereae, the said Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to Thomas Lilly for $25.00, and `Vhereas, The sale of said prop• arty by Dubuque County, Iowa to Thomas Lilly for a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all endorse- ments of sulsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levying and tax certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to Thomas Lilly for the sum of $25.00 iu cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved, Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT `1'HARTON, illayor. F, ~V. TH014PSON, GEO. R. -IURPHY, «'• «'. MOFFATT, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Couucilnlan Moffatt moved the adoptiml of the resolution. Second- ed by Couucilnlan Thompson, Car- ried by the following vote: Teas-11~Iayor ~Vhartou, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Nays-None. Absent-Councilman Vau Dttel- 111a11. Resolution No, 93.46 Whereas, The West 103 feet of Lot r82 and the 1Vest 103 feet of the South 12 feet of Lot 783 of A. lIcDauiel's Sub. in the City of Du- buque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on February 3, 1936 to Du- buque County, Iowa, by the Cotmty Treasuler of Dubuque County, Iowa, for deliuqueut taxes and un- paid taxes for the years 1929 to 1934, inclusive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to James Freeman for $600.00. Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to James Freeman far a sum less than the total amount stated iu the tas certificate inchidiug' all endorse- ments of subsequent general taxes, interests and casts requires the written approval of a majority of all tax levying and tav-certifying bodies having' any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Couu- ci1 of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to James Freeman for the sum of $600.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, -Iayor. F. W, THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHI', W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councihuau Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution, Second- ed by Councilman lioffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Iayor Wharton, Couuci]• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thorupsou. Nays-None. Absent-Councihuall Van Dttel- mau. Councilman Van Duelman entered the Councfl Chamber and took his seat at 8:05 P. -~I. Resolution No. 94-46 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following, having compiled with the provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City oP Dubuque, be granted a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papars within said City, and the Manager is directed to issue such permit ou behalf of said City. Name. Address. Joseph L. Wiug'ert and Josephine L. Wingert, 678 Central Avenue. Anthony Schmit and Francis Schmit, 1048 Main Street, Be It Further Resolved that. the bonds filed with the applications he approved. Regular Session, Julv 1st, 1940 20~ Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. FRAM{ VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO, R. iVIURPHY, W. W, NIOFFATT, Councihuen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman 114urphy, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 95-46 Whereas, Applications for Class "B" Beer Permits have been sub- mitted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined; Now, Therefore. Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the fol- lowiug applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms of the ordinances of this City. CLASS `B" PERMIT. Name. Address. Wm. Van der Meulen and Sophie McMann, 2327 Centro] Avenue. Louis Breitbach, 332 Eighth Avenue. John lI, I{aue, 29 Eighth Avenue. Fassed, adopted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, :liaym~. FRAM{ VAN DUELIVIAN, F. \V. THOIIPSON, GEO. R. -IURPHY, 1V. W. IIIOFFATT, Catmcilnteu. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman -4nrphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Cotmeil- nlen Moffatt, Mtn°plty, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 96-46 Whereas, Heretofore applications for Class "B" Beer Permits were filed by the withhl named appli- cants and they have received the approval of this Council; and Whereas, The premises to be oc- cupied by such a~pplicauts have been inspected and found to comply with the ordinances of this City and they have filed a proper timid; Nott°, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the -~Ian- ager be and he is hereby directed to issue to the follawing~ named ap- plicants aBeer Permit. CLASS "B" PERMIT. Name. Address. Wn1. Van der 14eulen and Sophie Mc1VIaun, 2327 Central Avenue. Louis Breitbach, 332 Eighth Avenue, John I1I. I{aue, 29 Eighth Avenue. Be It Further Resolved fltat the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved. Passed, adapted and approved this 1st day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Maym•. FRAM{ VAN DUL+'L11fAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. 1~IOFFAT'f, Cauncilneu. Attest: J, J. SHEA, City Clerlc. Councilman Vau Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Couucihuan 1'Ioffatt. Caa vied b}~ the following vote: Yeas -11~Iayor Wharton, Cowlcil- men Moffatt, Murph}~, Thompson Van Duehuau. Nays-None, Resolution No. 97-46 RESOLUTION AND APPLICA- TION FOR APPROVAL TO LEVY AN EMERGENCY TAY. Whereas, The revenue in certain fiords of the municipality set out in the within application is inadequate to meet the actual and necessary expenses which must be paid from said funds and any extraordinary or unforseen expense which t,nay arise during the ensuing fiscal year; and Whereas, The inadequacy of the revenue referred to is deemed to constitute au emergency which re- quires the levy of an emergency tax; therefore Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Dtt- 206 Regular Session, Ju1j= 1st, 1946 buque County, Iowa, that the State Comptroller be and is hereby peti- tioned for approval to levy au entergeucy tax for the year 1946,iu the suet of Twenty-four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00), (not exceeding one mill) said tax to be used as set out below. The Consolidated Fund is to be benefited by the tt•ansfer of $24,000.00 from the Emergency Fund. This is necessary because of the greatly increased casts of sal- aries, wages and supplies al'eady in effect which may fiu'ther he in- creased by any extram•clinar or un- to submit any recommendations but `voukl have reconuuendations to submit to the City Council upon the completion of a traffic survey which they contemplate having made by a traffic expert from the IIniversity of Iowa. There being no further business, Councilman Thompson moved to ad- journ. Seconded b,y Mayor Whar• ton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-&Iayor Wharton, Council- men 11Ioffatt, Murphy, Tltontpson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. y forseen circumstances which may J. J, SHEA, arise during the year 1947-1943. City Cler]{. (Presiding Officer) Approved .............................. 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, tiIayor. Adopted _ .................................._1946. (Secretarial Officer) d. J. SHEA, City Clerl:. The foreg'oing' resolution was adopted at a Regular Council meet- ing held ou the 1st day of July, A. D. 1946. The vote thereon was as follows: Ayes-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Frank Van Duelman, F. W. Thompson, Geo. R. Murphy, W. W. NIaffatt, Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman I1loffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-11~Iayor Wharton, CeunciL- men Moffatt, 114urphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman tl'furphy moved that the rules be suspended for the pur- pose of allowing any one present iu the Council Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Counciltuan Thomp- son. Carried by the following vote; Peas-Mayor Wharton, Coamcil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Tlmmpson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. &Iessrs. Frank I{errig'an, Harold Molo and Johu Grogan, members of the Parking Advisory Committee, discussed at some length witit the City Council the parking' and traffic problems and advised Council that they were not prepared at this time Councilmen j ..................................... l ...................................... Attest : ................................................ City Clerk. r Special Session, July 9th, 1946 207 14Iayor Wharton read the call and ~ stated that service thereof had 0 ~~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ been duly trade and that this meet- ing' is called for the purpose of (Officlall, canvassing the vote cast at the Special Election of July 8th, 1946 Special Session, July, 9th, 1946, and acting on any other business Council met at 7:30 P. M, as may properly conic be~'ore a Present-~1~Iayor Wharton, Couu• reg~nlar meeting of the City Cotur cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Tltomp- cll. son, Van Duelman, City Mauag~er The vote of the Special Election Rhontberg', of July Sth, 1946 was then ca~n- llleetiug' called by or[ier of Coun- vassed and showed the following' cilmen Thompson and Murphy. results: Precincts Elech•ic Franchise Bus Franchise Total vote I es No Yes No cast First 295 6 294 G 306 Second 223 3 224 2 230 Third 158 S 150 S 179 Fourth 105 5 99 3 114 Fifth 244 6 235 6 250 Sixth 197 7 136 3 211 Seventh 77 4 68 4 84 Eighth 122 4 121 4 131 Ninth 8S 0 85 0 97 Tenth 193 6 193 5 207 Eleventh 93 7 9S 4 105 Twelfth 116 1 113 1 117 Thirteenth 161 9 150 7 137 Fom teenth 113 112 2 113 Fifteenth 102 98 Total 2295 2226 Resolu'.ion No. 98.46 Whereas a special municipal election was held on July S, 1946, in the City of Dubuque purusaut to Special Ordinance No. 15-4G finally passed by the City Council on June 3, 1946, at which election the following question or pro- position was submitted to the elec- tors of tha City of Dubuque, as provided by the Statute of Iowa namely, to-wit: "Shall the Iltterstate Power Cont- pany, its successors and assigns, be grouted the right to erect, ex- tend, maintain and operate its existing' electric g~enerat- 2 5 "r2 ing, transmission and distribut- fmt facilities and additions there• to in, under, over, along, across, and upon the streets, lanes, ave• Hues, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, parks, hig'Invays, and public pla- ces in the L"ity of Dubuque and subsequent additions thereto, for the purpose of producing and distributing electricity for sale for light, heat, power, and other purposes, to the said City and the inhabitants thereof for a period of twenty-five (25) years as provided and upon the terms and emxlitimts set forth iu the Ordinance adopted by the City 5 GO 110 2446 1 208 Special Session, Jul}~ 9th, 1946 Council on the 3rd day of June, 1946, Aud, jVhereas, the votes cast at such election were canvassed by the City Council on Juty 9, at a special meeting of such City Coun- cil called into session far said pur- pose and the resuit found to be as follows: YES 2295 NO 72 rltid, Whereas, it appears froth such canvass that a majority oY all the electors voting' at said special election voted in favor of the above proposition. Naw, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: That in compliance with the wishes of the people expressed at the special election held on Jttly S, 1946, the above Electric Prau- chise Special Ordinance is ap- proved and ratified and the same is hereby declared to be adopted. Passed, adopted and approved this 9th day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANIC VAN DUELMAN F, GV, THONIPSON GEO. R. 11tURPHY tijr `fir MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J, J. Shea City Clerle. Councflman 14furphy moved the adoption of the resohution. Sec- onded by Comtcilman Thompsmt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-D~Iayor 1Vhartmt, Council- men 11oYfati, 11'hu'phy, Thompson, Vau Duelmau. Nays-None, Resolution No. 99-46 ~~Fhereas, a special municipal election was held on July 8, 1946, in the City o[ Dubuque purusaut to Special Or,liuauce No. 1G-4G fin- ally passed by the City Council ou June 3, 1946, at which election the Yollowing question or proposition was submitted to the electors of the City of Dubuque, as provided by the Statute of Iowa, namely, to- wn: "Shall the Interstate Power Company, its successors and as- si~is, be granted the right and permission to operate basses for public transportation as a cont- mom carrier upon and along the streets of tL•e City of Dubuque in acoordauce with the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Dubuque for a period of ten (10) years as provided and upon the terms and condition set forth iu the Oi•dinauce adopted by the City Council ou the 3rd day of June, I94G, And, «rhereas, the votes cast at such election were canvassed by the City Council on July 9, 1946, at a special meeting of such City Council called into session Yor said purpose and Lhe result found to be as follows: YES 2226 NO GO Aud, Whereas, it appears from such canvass that a majority of all the electors voting' at said special election voted in favm• oi'the above proposition, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubagae: That in compliance with the wishes of the people expressed at the special election held on July S, 1946, the above Bus Franchise Special Ordinance is approved and ratified and the same is hereby de• elated to be adopted, Passed, adopted and approved this 9th dap of July, 1946. ALBERT WH:~RTON Mayor FRAMs VAN DUELMAN F. W, THOI'IPSON GEO. It, DfURPHY' ~V, jV. AIOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J. J. Shea City Clerk. Comtcilman lfoffat[ moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councihnan Van Duel• ratan. Carried by the follorviug' trote: Yeas-11layor Whartmt, Council- nteu iVloffatt, -Iurphy, Thompson, Van Duelmau. Nays-None. Original Notice of Suit of Geneva I{nape, Plaintiff VS City Hof Du- buque, Iowa, Defendant, in the amount of ~1,OOQ.00 for injuries sustained i^ a. fall on a sidewalk approximately iu front of the prop- erty sihtaied at 512 West Seven- teenth Street, presented and read. Cottncilmaa Thtontpsou moved that Special Session, July 9th, 1946 209 the Original Notice of Suit be re- S (erred to the City Solicitor. Sec- c oudecl by Councihnan Moffatt, Car- a vied by the following vote: Teas-tiIayor Wharton, Council- b men llotFatt, ~4urphy, Thompson, i Vau Duehnan. h Nays-Noce. Original Notice of Suit of Annie Steffan, Plaintiff VS City of Du- t buque, Iowa, Defendant, in the amount of $x,000.00 for injuries re- ceived in a fall on an icy sidewalk t mt the south side of 14th Sheet at a point about 15.20 feet west of the southwest corner of the intersect- ion of 14th and `Vhite Streets, Pre- sented and read. Couueiintan Mof- fatt moved that the Original Not- ice of Suit fire referred to the City Solicitor for investigation. Sec- ouded by Councihnan 114urphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men 11loffait, NInrPlty, Thompson, Vau Duelmau. Nays-None, Communication of Cari V. Riley, Sem°~tary, Dubuque Recreation Amateur Baseball Association, stating that the Assn. resttectfnlly recmnmends that in the event there is an opening in the Rem~e- ation Commission they are sub- mitting for Cotmci] consideration the Warne of 1Ir. F. P. Delany fm' membership on said Commission, presented and road. Councilman Nlohatt moved that the cmnmuni- cation be referred to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Thomp- son. Carried by the following vote: Leas-,l'Iapor Wharton, Council- men 1Ioftatt, l'Iurphy, Thmnpson, Van Duelmau. Nays-None. Conununicatiou of the Telegraph Herald, by Ralph H. Martin, Com- mercial Printing Department, ask- ing Derni',~simt to increase their price to $3.00 pet' page for the printing of the Council proceed- ings, presented and read. Council- man Van Duelmau moved that the request be granted. Seconded by Councihnan Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Peas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men -Ioffatt, i14ut'Phy, Thompson, Vau Duelmau. Nays-None. Petition of E. T. Frith and others requesting the paving oY Humbolt treet from Garfield Avenue to Lin- oht Avenue, also the paving of the ]ley between Garfield Avenue and Rhamberg Avenue between the 700 lock and the SDO block, also for the nstallation of an elech'ic street fight in the S00 block of Lincoln Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Van Duehnan moved hat the petition he referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Cowtcihuatt Moffatt. Car• •ied by the following vote: Yeas-~4ayor Wharton, Comtcil- nten -Ioffatt, -Iurphy, Thmupsou, Vau Duehnan. Nays-None. Conunnnicatiott of Wut. E. Ber- geren, Assistant Director' for Devel- opment and Reutilizatfmt, Federal Public Housing Agency, Chicago, I11., enclosing three application farm for participation fn the tear pm°ary housing program for vet- erans and servicemen in the event that the City is interested iit parti- cipating iu this Program, and sub g'esting that a request be submitted so that the application may be on file should sufficient facilities be made available, presented and read. Councihnan Murphy roved that the City Clerk be instructed to re- fer the couununicatiott to the Sec- retary of the Veterans Horsing Committee. Secmtded by Council- man ]Moffatt Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Conncib men lloftatt, lIurphy, Thompson, Vau Duelma~n. Nays-None. Communication of Frank R. I~er rigan, Chairman of the ParL-ing Committee, advising that the eom• ntittee has no suggestiotns to stake at this tine regarding the iustalla- tiou of parking meters as the Conn ntittee feels that they do not went to make any recommendations mt peters mail a survey is made by a representative of the Bureau of Public Affairs of the State Uuiver- sit}~ of Iowa and reconuuending that a levy of one-half mill he made this year for the purpose of provid• ing parking facilities, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelmau ntovecl that the communication be referred to the Council for consideration. 210 Special Session, Jul}~ 9th, 1946 Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following• vote: Yeas--11'Iayor Wharton, Council- men -'foffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Certificate of Library Tax Levy, certified by tpe Board of 'Prttstees oP the Public Library, determining and filing the budget requirements and tax levy Por the ensuing year for library purposes in the amotntt of yi{5,530.00, presented an[1 read. Councilman 11'huphy moved that the Certificate of Library Tax Levy be referre[1 to the City Cotmcil for consideration, Seconded b}' Council- man 114offatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Peas-]1layor Whartmt, Council- men Moffatt, -'Itu•phy, Tponrpsmr, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Ordinance No. 31-46. Au Ordi- nance vacating the alley iretrveen Auburn and Atlantic Streets run- ning northerly from Custer Street to Loral Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, presented and real. Couucilntan Van Duelman moved that the reading just had be cmtsid- ered the first reading of the ordi- nance. Seconded by Couucihuau -Iurphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-14aym' Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, -Imphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Couucihuau Van Duelman moved that the rules be suspmrded requir- iug an ordinance to be read on tpree separate days. Seconded by Couucihmatt 11Ioffatt. Carrie[l by the following'vote: Yeas-1layor Wharton, Cotmci]- nteu Nloft'att, 1'Iurph}', Thompson, Van Duelman. Naps-Noce, Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public in- spection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption. Seconded py Councilman Tpompson. Carried by tpe follorviug vote: Peas-Maym Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelntau. Nays-None. Councilman lIurphy moved that tpe roles be suspended far the pur- pose of allowing' any one present in the Council Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Tpompson, Van Duelnmu, Nays-None. 11~Ir. Harry Bennett addressed the Council requesting that the Roller Rink to be operated on Rpomberg• Avenue be required to install sani- tary server connections befm°e they be allowed to open up for business. Jttly 3, 191G. Honorable 1layor and Members of tpe City Council, Gentlemen: With reference to tpe "Agreement" dated February 9, 19IG, between Interstate Power Co. and the City of Dubuque, by the Board of Dock Commissioners, and the "Lease Agreement" dated Feb- ruary 9, 194G, between the Virginia Carolina Chemical Corporation and the City of Dubuque, by the Board of Dock Commissioners forwarded to the City Council for the records, I reconnnend that the same be filed witp tpe City. Tours truly, JOHN J. hINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman -Iurphy moved that the recommendation of City Solicit- or I~intzing'er be approved, Second- ed by Councilman lIoffatt. Carried by the following vote: Teas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Dloffatt, Murphv, Tpompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Moue, July 3, 194G. Honorable Mayor and illembers of the City Catutci'.. Gentlemen: 1Vith reference to plat of Burkhart Subdivision, I pave examined same together witp Cer- tificates required by Subdivision Ordinance 23-45, and state teat the same cmuplies therewith. Section 5 of said ordinance fur- ther provides an examiuatimr should be made to ascertain (1) Whether streets, alleys, boule- vards, parks and public places shall conform to the general plat of the city and conduce to an m•- derly development thereof, and not conflict or interfere wtth rights-of-rvay or extensions of streets or alleys already estab- Special Session, July 9th, 1946 211 lisped, or otherwise interfere with tpe carrying out of the cont- prepensive city plan, in case sucp pas been adopted by sucp city. If sucp plats shall conform to the statutes of the state and ordi- nances of such city, and if they spell fall witpiu the general plan for such city and the extensions thereof, regard being' itad for pub- lic streets, alleys, Parks, sewer connections, water service, and service of other utilities, then it shall be the duty of said council and couunissiou to in[lor°se their approval upon the plat submitted to it; provide[l that the city council may as to plats oY laud lying within the corporate limits require as a condition of approval oP sucp plats that the owner of tpe land bring al] streets to a grade accepiable to the council and comply with such other rea- sonaple requirements in regard to installation of public utilities, or other improvemmrts, as tpe Coun- cil may deem regtitsite for the protection of tpe Public interest. I ant unable to report on tpis matter. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Comrcilntan Vau Duelman ntove[l teat tpe report of City Solicitor ISiutziuger together with the plat of Burkhart Subdivision be approved and the Mayor and Clerk authorized and directed to execute approval of said plat on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Seconded by Coun- cilman lllurphy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Whartmt, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Noce. Jttl}~ 9, 1916. To the Honorable NTayor and City Cotmcil, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen: With the award of the concrete paving contract by the C.A.A. for tpe stu'faciug' of the run- ways, tpe [levelopmeut of the nut- nicipal airport by tpe Federal Gov- ernment is entering one of its final phases. There still remains the re- latively minor matters of fencing' and lighting to be contracted by the C.A.A, The other needed facilities such as administration building, parking areas, hangars, water sup- ply and sewage disposal, etc., de• peed upon the initiative of the mu- nicipality far their development, Since tpe arrangements for tpe [levelopment of the landing area proper have been taken care of, the mast pressing need is for an access highway to the airport. For the pro- per use of the field and for the con- veuie~nce of the public it is neces- sary that a highway be built on the northerly side of the airport cmr ueeting~ U, S. Highways No. Gl and 151. I recommend that rho City Coun- cil petition tpe Iowa State Highway Commission for the construction of mt access highway as outlined. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHONIBERG, City 114anager. Cotmcihnau Tpompson move d that the recommendation of City Manager Rpomberg be approved. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Maym° Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, DItu•phy, Thompsmt, Vert Duelman. Nays-Noce. Resoluton No. 100-46 ti~'hereas, L. B. Wertz, by L, B. Wertz, pas filed with the City Coun-~ cil a request aslciug' for permission to install an entrance stairs to es- teud from the alley to the main floor at the rear of G30 11'Iain Street, Whereas, said matter was re- ferred to the City Council to view the grounds. And ~17pereas, the City Council pas viewed the grounds and is of tpe opinion said request should be grouted. And wpereas, Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross are the owners of the said real estate. Norv, Therefm'e, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, their heirs, successors and assigns be, and they are hereby granted the right and authority to install an en- trance stairs to extend from Lpe al- ley to the main floor at the rear of. the puildiug at G30 Main Street. Sec. 2. Tpat such constrttctimr is to be done under the [lirectiou and 212 Special Session, July 9th, 1946 supervision of the Buildiug'Inspect- or and City Manager, and under any rules and regulations they Wray prescribe. Sec. 3. That the right to con- struct and maintain said stairtivay shall be subject to the continuous conttrol of the City Council, resm'v- ing the right to said City Council to impose restrictions and conditions upon the enjoyment thereof as may be reasonably necessary for the pro- tector of the public interests, iu- chuliug the right to revoke and re- scind the grant hereby made, if at any time the public interests should sa require. Sec. 4. As a fm then cmtsidera- tiou of the rights aatd privileges herein grouted, said Anu Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, their successors and assigns, as- smue any liability for damages to persons or property which may re- sttit Prom the construction and/or maintenance of said stairway, and said Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, their successors and as- sig~tls, at their own expense, agrees to defend any and all claims or ac- tions which may be made or brought ag~aiust the City because of the construction and/or mainten- ance of such stairway, and should the City be required to pay any sutra as damages, said Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Crosa, their suc- cessors and assigns, agree to fully reimburse the City therefor and to hold said City harmless Prom any damages, Sec. 5. Should the rights and privi]eges herein granted be re- scinded or revoked, said Ann Ryau North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, their successors and assigns, at their own expense and upon re- ceipt of notice by registered mail, agrees, within 30 days after receipt of such notice, to remove the sh'uc- hu'e herein authorized and to re- store the street in as goad condi- tion as it was before said consh'uc- tion. Sec, G. This Resolution shall be- come eYtective and the rights 'here- under shall accrue to Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, their successors and assigns, when this Resolution has been passed by the City Council and accepted by said Ann Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cm'ss, which acceptance shall be endorsed hereon. Passed, approved and adapted this 9th day of July, 194G. ALBERT ~VHARTON, l~faym'. FRANIS VAN DUELMAN, F, W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, ~V. W. MOFFATT, Comtcihnen, J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION N0. 100-4G. Anu Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross, having full knowledge and understanding' oP all the terms and conditions of Resolution No. 100-4G, hereby accepts the same as adopted and agrees to comply with all the terms aucl conditions there- of. Signed this 12th day of July, 194x. Anu Ryan North and Gertrude Ryan Cross. By EARL R. BUSH, Their Agent. Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the resoltiou. Seconded by Cuucihuan Dloffatt. Carried by the follotviug vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-Noce. Resolution No. 101-46 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following, having complied with the Provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City oP Dubuque, be granted a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers within said City and the Manager is directed to issue such permit mt be- half oY said City. Name. Address. Phillip 11Iihalakis, S00 East 16th Street. Be It Further Resolved that the baud filed with the application be approved, Passed, adopted and approved this 9th day of July, 194G. ALBERT jVHARTON, itiIayor. FRANK VAN DI1EL14IAN, F, W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. DfURPHY., W. W. 1IOFFATT, Couucihnen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Special Session, Jul}' 9th, 1946 213 Couucilmau Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Cotmcihuau Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Malror Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, 11Itu•phy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 102-46 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that it is deemed advisable to sell the Northerly 140 feet of Lots 2 and 4 of Block D of Industrial Sub- division in the City of Dubugtte, Iowa, to John A. Armstrong for the sum of Niue Thousand Niue Hmi- dt~ed Forty Niue Dollars and Eighty Ceuta ($9,949.30) and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said grantee and deliver the same to him upon payment of said pur- chase price. Be It Further Resolved That the lIayor and Clerk of said City of Du- buque be, and they are hereby auth- orized and directed to execute said deed on behalf of the City of Du- buque, and to affil thereto the of- ficial seal of said City. Passed, adopted and approved this 9th day of July, 194G. ALBERT WHARTON, 11layor. FRANh VAN DUELiti'IAN, F. 1V. TH0:1'IPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, 1~'. ZV. 11IOFFATT, Councilmen. chial Schools; Arthm~ 11I. Bennett as a member representing the Park Board; Mrs. Julius C. Loosbrock; Miss Anna B. Lowther; Mr. Leo F. ll'IcDonough, Secmtded by Council- man Mottatt. Carried by the follow- ing' vote: Yeas-Mayor' Wharton, Council- men Itiloffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Nays-None. There being no further business, Cotmcihnan Vau Duelman moved to adjourn, Seconded by Couucilmau Mm'phy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Counoil- meu Nloffatt, bIurphy, Thompson, Van Duehuau. Nays-None, J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ....................................1946. Adopted ......................................1946. Councilmen : ...................................... Attest : ............................................... Clty Clerk. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Conncihnau Van Duehuau moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following'vote: Peas-114ayor Vi'harton, Conucil- meu 1loffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Couucilmau Vau Duelman moved that the following named persons be appointed as members of the 11Iu- nicipal Playgrotmd and Recreation Commission fm' the term expiring July 2nd, 1949: Mayor Albert Whar- ton and City RIauager A, A. Rhont- berg~; Dr. V. B. Vanderloo as a member representing the Board of Education; 114ax Clark, Superinten- dent of Public Schools; Rt. Rev. J. M. Wolfe, Superintendent of Para- 214 Special Session, July 9th, 1946 Board of Health (Official.) Special Session, July 9th, 1946. Board met at 8:56 P. M. Present - Chairman A l b e r t Wharton, Messrs W. W. Moffatt, Geo. R. Murphy, F. W. Thomp- son, Franlc Van Duelmau, City ' Manager Rhomberg. ~ i Communication of A. H. Wieters, Director of Public Health Engine- ering, State Department of Health, advising of the receipt of a letter from Mrs. Ella Ohnesorge com- i plaiuing~ of a nuisance iu the street ~ iu front of her home at 1525 Lynn ~;; Street caused by the Parking of I If stock trucks and the dumping of material in the street and request- ing that the Local Board of Health cause an investigation to be made p~~ ~ of this matter and that he he in- formed as to the findings of the N i Local Board of Health and as to Alr the action contemplated, presented ~ ~ and read. 11Ir. F. W. Thompson Lj moved that the communication be referred to the Health Director to ~ reply to NIr. A. H, Wieters as re- quested iu his communication. Sec- i onded by 1l'Ir. W, W. Moffatt. Car- Tied by the following vote: leas-Chairman Albert Wltar• ton, Messrs W. IV. Nfoffatt, Geo. ~ R. -Iurphy, F, W. Thompson, Frank ' Van Duelmau. Nays-None. ~I,i ~ There bellg' ll0 ftll'ther bUS1lleS5 ~~ 14Il', F. W. Thompson moved that ~ the Board of Health meeting' ad- journ. Seconded by Mr. W. ZV. Mof- fat. Carried by the following vote: i~ ~, leas-Chairman Albert SVhar- I ton, Messrs vV. W. Moffatt, Geo. !' R. 1'Iurphy, F. W. Thompson, Frank 4 Van Duelnau. Nays-None. ~ ' J, J. Shea, J I Clerk, Board of Health, i Approved - 1946. Adopted 1946. Members of Board j ..................................... of Health I II ~ ................................. . I Attest : ... ............................... ..... ~ Clerk, Board of Health. Special Session, July lath, 1946 21S City Council (Official) Special Session, July 15th, 1946. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor ~Vhartou, Coun- cilmen 114offati. Murphy, Thomp- son, Vau Duelmau, City Manager Rhomberg. fleeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Van Duelmau and Thomp- son. Mayor Wharton read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meet- ing is called for the purpose of con- ducting a Public hearing on the plans and specificatiotns, fm'm of contract and cost of improvement for Che clearing, grubbing, and grading of Avalon, Broadlawu, Morningviety, Chaney, O g i l b Y, Mullin, Vallayview and H i 11- c r e s t Roads. Also to con- sider bids submitted for the above grading projects, and acting on any other business as may Properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council, Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice of pub- lic hearing' upmt the plans and specifications, form of contraci, and cost of improvement for the clear- ing, grubbing, and g~radiug of Ava• lmt, Broadlawu, -4orningview, Cha• ney, Ogilby, 14ullin, Valleyview at~d Hillcrest Roads. No rn•itten objections filed and no objectors present a! the time set for said hearing. Councilman Van Duelmau moved that the proof of publicat- ion be received and filed. Secmtded by Cauncihuau Thompson, Carried by the fo11o1ving' vote: leas-IVlayor Wharton, Council• Wren Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelma;t. Nays-None. (Decisimt of Council upon object- ions to plans, specifications, forte of contract and cost of imprave- ments) have been ~approverl by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and public notice given as Provided by Chapter' 23 of the Code of Iowa, 1939, pertaining to public contracts and hoods, and the time and place flsed for the hearing' of all objections to said plans, specification or contract for or cost of such intprovemeuts, said time being this 15th day of July, 1946; and SVhereas, the City Council met in Special session this 15th day of July, 194G, at 7:30 o'clock P. N1, at the Council Chambers in the City Hall for the purpose of hearing' all interested parties and considering any curl all objections which have been Piled to the Pt'oPosed Plans, specifications m° conh~act for or cost of the improvement herein de- scribed and proposed to be made; and Wherears, all interested parties have been given an oPPot'tmtity to be heard ant all objections which have been filed have been duly weighed and emtsirlerecl; now, therefore Be It P.esolved by t:ne City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that mo objections have been made and filed to tl1,e plans, !specifications, contract fat ar cost of said im- provement herein described and proposed to be made, and such plans, specifications and form of contract heretofore approved are hereby adopted. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution c,ontaiuing the decision of this Council be made a matter of Permanent record in connectimt with said improvement. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of July, 194G. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F, W. THONIPSON, GEO. R. MURPHl, W. W, MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J, SHEA, City Clerk. Resolution No. 103.46 Whereas, Proposed plans and specifications and form of contract for the clearing, grubbing and grading of Avalon, Broadlawu, lllorningview, Chaney, Ogilby, Mul- lin, Valleyview and Hillcrest Roads Councilman Van Duehuan moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded ity Councilman Murphy Carried by the following vote: leas-Mayor Wharton, Couucil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelnau. Nays--None. 216 Special Session, July 1Sth, 1946 Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice to grad- ing contractors, for the clearing, grubbing and grading of Avalon, Broadlawu, IVloruiug'vfew, Chaney, Ogilby, Mullin, Valleyview and Hill- crest Roads, presented and read. Councihuau Murphy moved that the proof of publicatiott be received artd filed. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lllayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-Noce, July 15, 1946. To the Honorable 1layor and City Council Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your iu• structimts, sealed bibs were re- ceived until 10:00 dcloelt A. M. July 15, 191G for clearing, grubb- ing oY Avalon, Broadlawu, Morning- view, Chaney, Og~ilby, Mullin,- pal- leyview and Hillcrest Roads iu the territory recently annexed to the city. Two bids were received: one frmu I1lerle L. Caber of Dubuque in the amount of $ll,06S.00 and the other from Stunner S. Sollitt and Company of Chicago for the sutra of X9,053,40. I recmnmend that, the contract be awarded to Sunmet' S. Sollitt and Company at their bid price this being the lowest and best bid received. Respectfully submitted, A, A, Rhomberg. City IlIauager. Cauiuilutan Thompson moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomhet'g be approved. Seconded iry Councihnau Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Teas--Iaym• Wharton, Cotmcil• men Moffatt, 114urphY, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-Norte. (Aq~VARDING CONTRACT) P,esolution No. 104.46 tihhereas, proposals have been submitted by contractors for the clearing, grubbing and grading of Avalmt, Broadlawu, -Iorningwiew, Chaney, Og'ilby 11lullin, Valleyview and Hillcrest Roads pursuant to Resolution No. S5.4G and Sumner S. Sollitt Company of Chicago, Ill- iuois contractor, has submitted the lowest bld for the furnishing of all labor and materials and per• forming the wont as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the above mentioned improvement be awarded to Sum- ner S. Sollitt and Company oY Chi- cago, Illinois and the Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a contract oa behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete perfor- mance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effective froth and after its pas- sage and adoption by the City Council, Approved and placed ou file for one weep mt Jttly 15th, 1946, Councilman 1lurplty moved that the resolutimt be approved and placed an file for public inspection for at least one weep Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Car• ried by the tollowing rote; Yeas-11layor Wlarton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman 14urplY moved that the rules be suspended for the ptu'- pose of alloiviug any cue present iu the Council Chamber, 'who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Couucilntan lfoffatt. Carried by the following rote: Yeas-lIa3ror 1Vharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of American Legion, Du• buque Post Na. G, Amvets, Du• buque Post No. 3 and Veterans of Fm•eign Wars, by );, H. Laury, re. questing' tlat the Mayor issue a proclamation declaring August 11th a local loliday for the pur- pose of commemorating' V-J Day and also that permission be granted for the holding of a parade, pre. seated and read. Councilman Tlompson moved that the request for the holding of a parade be gran- ted and the Mayor requested to issue an appropriate proclamation Special Session, JulS- 1Sth, 1946 21;? as requested. Seconded by Councth ratan 11Iurphy, Carried by the follow, iug vote: Y ear 14ayor Wharton, Cotmcil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. -Ir, B. A. Ruegnitz addressed the Council asking' Council to assist in preventing tot>rist travel front being converted from the upper' High Bridge or Wisconsin Bridge across the new Julien Dubuque High Bridge. Conununication of Peter H. Ivlc Carthy calling attention of the City Council to his letter which was presented and read at the Council meeting' of April 2, 1945 malting twenty-seven suggestions for fire prev+ention~, at circuses, carnivals, rooming houses and similar places where large numbers of people congregate and statiug'tlatiu view of the Hotel Canfield fire he is re- newing all suggestions trade in his letter of April 2, 1945, presented and read, -4r, Peter H. McCarthy addressed the Council at some IeugGt in support of his cmnnnwi- c a t i on. Corm ciluan Thompson moved tlat the couuuunicatimt be referred to tle Council and Fire Chief for further consideration, Seconded iiy Councilman Vau Duel- man• Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Alayor Wlarton, Council- men Moitatt, -~Iurphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Murphy moved that the verbal request for the construc- tion of a sanitary sewer in have Street be referred to the Council to view the grounds, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the follotving~ vote: Yeas-Mayor 1Vharton, Council- men Moffatt, -Iutphy, Tlompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Certificate of Park Tax Levy de• termining~ and fixing the budget re- quirements and tax levy for the en- sufng~year for park purposes show- ing proposed expeudihtres in the amount of $26,209.OQ of which the amotmt of $22,509.00 is to he raised by taxes, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the Certificate of Pat9t Tax Levy be referred to the Council for consideration. Seconded by Council- man Murphy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-lllayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, NIlu•phy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. Certificate of Fire Pension Levy determining and. fixing the budget requirements and tax levy for the ensuing' year for fire pension pur- poses showing proposed expendi- tures in the amount of $25,500.00, of which the amount of $24,85D.00 is to be raised by taxes, presented and read. Councihuan Moffatt moved that the Certificate of Fire Pension Levy be referred to the Council fm• con- sideration. Seconded by Council- man Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men -Zoffatt, 11~&u°phy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Certificate of Fire Retirement Levy determining the budget re- quirements and tax levy for the en- suing year for fire retirement pur• poses showing proposed espeudi- tures iu the amount of $13,D00.00, of which the amount of X13,000.00 is to be raised by taxes, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the Certificate of Fire Retirement Levy be referred to the Council for consideration. Seconded by Cotmcil- ntan Thompson. Carried by the Yol- lowiug vote: Yeas-ItIaym' Wharton, Counci]- meu 14offatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. Certificate of Police Pension Levy determining and fixing the budget requirements and tax levy for the ensuing' year far police pen- sion purposes showing proposed es- peudihu°es in the amount of $13,950.00, of which the amount of $13,500.00 is to be raised by taxes, presented and read. Councilman Tlompson move d tlat the Certificate of Police Peu- simt Levy be referred to the Coun- cil for consideration. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: YeasMaym• Wharton, Couucil- 218 Special Session, July 15th, 1946 men L<loffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-Noce. Certificate of Police Retirement Levy determining and fising~ the budget requirements and tax levy for the ensuing year for police re- tirement purposes showing pro- posed expenditures in the ammmt of $9,000.00, of which the amount of $9,000.00 is to be raised by tales, presented and read. Councihuan Van Duelman moved that the Certificate of Police Retire- ment Levy be referred to the Cover cil for consideration. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lIayor Wharton, Conncil- nteu Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Pan Duelman. ATays--Moue. Connnunicatiou of County Audi- tor ~~,ykin advising that 'the Board of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer of $150.00 on Lots 47 and 48 of Finley, Waples and Burton's Addi- tion made by C. N. Klein, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman -~Iurphy. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-1layor ~Vhartou, Council- men, 11Ioffatt, -Ituphy, Thompson, Van Duehuau. Nays-Naue. Conuuuuication of County Audi- tor Daykiu advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer of $150.00 ou Lots 22, 23, 24 and 25 of 1lineral Lot 39 made by lllar- garet Steichen, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-11'fayor Whartmt, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thmnpsou, Van Duehuau, Nays-None. Interstate Potver Company. Dubuque, Iowa, July 9, 1946. To: The 1layor and City Council of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, Attention: Mr. J. J. Shea, City Clerk, Interstate Power Company, a Delaware corporatimt, by its Presi- dent, hereby accepts the Electric Franchise far a twenty-five-year period, grouted by fhe Gity Oouuci] of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, approved on the 3rd day of Jmte, 1946, by Ordinance No. 15-1G and approved by the electors of the City of Du- buque at the election held on July 3, 1946. Interstate Power Company By B. F. Pickard President Attest: Oscar Solberg Secretary (Seal) Dated this 9th day of July, 1946. Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the comnumication be received and made a matter of record. Sec• onded by Councilman llofiatt. Car• Tied by the following vote: Yeas-l~layor Wharton, Couueil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. Interstate Power Company Dubuque, Iowa, July 9, 1946 To: Thellayor and City Council of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Comtty, Iowa.. Attention: D'Ir. J. J, Shea, City Clerk. Interstate Potver Cmupauy, a Delaware corpm~ation, by its Presi• dent, hereby accepts the Bus Fran- chise for aten-year period, granted by the City council of tke City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, approved on the 3rd day of June, 19111, by Ordinance No. 16-4G and approved by the electors of the City of Dubuque at the elect• ion held on July 3, 19~l6, htterstate Power Company P,y B, F. Pickard President Attest: Oscar Solberg Secretary. (Seal) Dated this 9th day of July, 1946. Comtcilman Moffatt moved that the Communication be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Couucflmau Murphy. Carried by the Yollowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- nten Moliatt, Mtu•phy, Thompson, Vait Duelman. Nays-None. Conununication o f Mc Vaugh- Hayues Company, by Edwin Mc- Special Session, July 15th, 19'46 219 Vaugh, submitting letter with re- spect to tha application of Daniel Smothers for the Positimi of Super- iutendent of 1laiuteuance for the Dubuque l4unicipal Airport, pre- sented and read. Councilman l4ur- phy moved that the conuuunication be received and made co`taciltna f record. Seconded by Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Cou~cil- men Moffatt, Nhu°phy, Thompson, Vau Duehuau. Nays-None. Connnmiication of The Dubuque & 1isconsin Bridge Co, by L. H. Brede, President, advising' Council of the Pt'oPosed re-routing of U. S. Highways Nos. Gl and 151 via of East Dubuque and the new Julien Dubuque Bridge and stating that the stockholders of this company wish to Protest vigorously ag'aiust the diverting of this highway traffic away from their bridge and the retail interests of the City and asking the City Council to use all of their authority and influence for the continuance of the estab- lished route through the City to Wisconsin, presented and read. Councihuan Vau Duelnan moved that the City Clerk be directed to forward copies of the conuuuuicat- ion to the Iowa State Highway Connnission, the Chamber of Com- merce, the Retail NIercha.nts Bureau, the Trades and Labor Con- gress and the Dubuque Automobile Club for their consideration. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yoas-Mayo;' Whartmi, Council- men 1Ioffatt, DIurphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Connnnnicatiou of H. B. McCar• ten calling attention of the City Council to the deplorable condition of Robinson Street Prom a point where the concrete pavir_g ends to where it intersects with University Avenue and requesting' that t7tis street be Put iu usable cmidition, presented and read. Comrcilnan D4urphy moved that the connnunfcation be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman ThotnP- son. Carried ity the following vote: Yeas-MaYot' Wharton, Couucil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Edward J. Kelly, Executive Secretary of In- ternational Association of Chiefs of Police, extending invitation to Pol- ice Chief Str•ub to attend the An- nual Conference to be held in Mexico City from September 23rd to 2 i th, inclusive, presented and read. Councilman Van Duehuau moved that Chief of Police Strub lle au- thm•ized to attend the conference, the expenses to be Paid by the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Council- man 1~Iurphy, Carried by the fol- lowing' vote: Yeas-k'IaYot' IVharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Nmie• Resolution No. 105-46 Be It Resoh~ed by the City Couu- ci1 of the City of Dubuque that the following, having complied with the Provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, be granted a pm°- mit to sell cigarettes and °~at tke papers within said City Manager is directed to issue such Pet-mit on behalf of said City. Name Address john -~I. Naue, 1205 Cleveland Avenue. Be It Further Resolved that the bond filed with the application be approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANii VAN DIIELMAN, F• W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MIIRPHY, ~~r, 'vV. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman N[urplty moved the adoption of the resohttion. Second- ed by Councihuan Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-MaYot' Wkartou, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vatt Duelman. Nays-None. 220 Special Session, July 15th, 1946 Resolution No. 106-46 Be It Resolved by the City Couu• cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that it is deemed advisable to sell Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of Lot 2 of part of Out Lot i35 to Thmuas J. llulgrew for the sum of Six Thousand and No-100 ($6,000.00) Dollars and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said grantee and de- liver the saute to him upon the payment of said purchase price. Be It Further Resolved that the -'Iayor and Clerk of said City of Dubuque, be, and they are hereby authm•ized to execute said deed on behalf of the City of Dubuque and to affix thereto the official seal of said city. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. \V. THOMPSON, GEO. R. -IURPHP, ~V, \1'. 11IOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman llotfatt moved the adoption of the resolution, Second- ed by Comtcilman 14urphy. Carried by the following vote: Peas-11laym• Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. There being no further business Councilman Vau Duelnan moved to adjourn. Seconded by Coumcilntau 'phompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Peas-Mayor jVhartou, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelntau. Nays-None, Approved .............................. 1946 Adopted ..................................., 1946. Councilmen : ...................................... Attest : .............................................. City Clerk Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 221 City Couneil (Official) Special Session, July 22nd, 1946. Council met at i : 30 p.m. Present--'Iayor Wharton, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Mw°phy, Thompson, Van Duelman, City -4anag'er Rhom berg. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Vau Duelman and Thomp- SOll, Mayor ~Vhartou read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly ntacle and that this meeting is called far the purpose of cousid- ering~ the bids submitted for the paving of Euclid and Harlan Streets and acting mt any other business as may Properly come before a regu- lar meeting of the City Council. Proof of publicatimt, certified to by the publishers, of notice to con- tractors of the receipt of proposals for the paving of Harlan Street from the present pavement in Wind- sor Avenue to approximately the east property line of Sheridan Street north, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman tl'Ioffatt. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Peas-114ayor Vlharton, Council- men lIoffatt, 11Iurphy, Thmnpson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. July 22, 194G To the Hmtorable lllayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: Pursuant to your instructions sealed bids were re- ceived until 10:00 a.nt. July 22, 194G for the paving of Harlan Street from the present pavement iu Wind- sor Avenue to the east property line of Sheridan Street to the north. Two bids were received as follows: Saul Brothers, Dubuque, Iowa, amount $4,857.85. Thos. Flynn Coal Co., Dubuque, Iowa, amount, $4,581.50, I reconmteud that, when waivers and agreements to pay the assessed costs can be obtained from the prop- erty owners, the contract be award- ed to the Thos. Flynn Coal Co, at the bid price, this tieing the lowest and best bid received. Respectfully submitted A, A. RHOI2BERG City Manager Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the reconnneudation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the following vote: Peas-D4ayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Mm•phy, Thontpsan, Van Duelman. Nays-None. (AWARDING CONTRACT) Resolution No. 107-46 Whereas, Proposals have been submitted by contractors for the paving of Harlan Street from the present paavement in Windsor Av enue to approximately the east property line of Sheridan Street north pursuant to Resolution No. S7 46 and Thos. Flynn Coal Com- pany cmttractm~, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and perfm°tuing~ the work as provided for iu the plans and specifications; now there- fm•e, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the above mentioned improvement be awarded to Thos. Flynn Coal Company and the llana• g~er he and he is hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the tour plete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resohrtimt being deemed urg~eut, and of iuunediate necessity become ef- fective front and after its Pa'ssa~ge and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file fm' one week ou July 22nd 1946. Councilman ilfurphy moved that the resolutiml be approved and placed on file for public inspection. Secmuled by Councilman ilIoffatt. Carried by the following vote; Peas-Mayor Wharton, Counci]- nten Moffatt, illurphy, Thompson, Van Duelnan Nays-None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice to con- tractors of the receipt of proposals for the Paving of Euclid Street froth the present pavement in Windsor Avenue to approximately twenty- 222 Special Session, Ju15' 22nd, 1946 two feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street, presented and read. Councilman 1loffatt moved that the proof of publication be received and filed. Secmtded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Peas-112ayor Wharton, Cottncil- men -Ioffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duehnan. Nays--None. July 22, 194G To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: Pm'suant to your in- sh'uetimts sealed bids were received until 10:00 a.m. July 22, 1946 for the paving of Euclid Street firom the present pavement in Windsor AZ°enue to approximately twenty- two feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street. Two bids were received as Follows: Saul Brothers, Dubuque, Iowa, amount X5,057.40. Thos. Flynn Coal Co., Dubuque, Iowa, amount $4,770.00 I recommend that, when waivers and agreements to pay the as- sessed costs can be obtained from the property owners, the contract he awarded to the Thos. Flynn Coal Co. at the bid price, this being the lowest and best bill received. Respectfully submitted, A, A. RHOi14BERG City Manager Councilman Vau Duehnan moved that the recommendation of City 11lanager Rhomberg be approved. Seconded by Conncihuau Thmnp- son. Carried by the following vote: Peas-iliayor jVhartou, Couucii- nten Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelmau. Nays-None. (AWARDING CONTRACT) Resolution No. 10846 Whereas, proposals have been submitted by contractors for the paving of Euclid Street from the present pavement iu Windsor Av- enue to approximately twenty-two feet west of the east property line of Sheridan Street pursuant to Resolution No. 89-46 and Thos. Flynn Coal Coutpany contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the fiu•nishing of all labor and ma• terials and performing the work as provided for in the plans and speci• fications; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun• ci] of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the above mentioned improvement be awarded to Thos, Flynn Coal Company and the il'Iana- ger be and he is hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the com- plete perfm~mauce of said work. Be It Farther Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become ef- fective from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed mt file for one week on July 22nd 1946. Conncihuau 'Thompson moved that the resolution he approved and placed on file for public in- spection. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following rote: Peas-1layor Wharton, Council- men IS4offatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelntan. Nays-None. Conncihuau -Iurphy moved that the rules be suspended far the pur• Pose of allowing any one present in the Council Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Thmnp- sou, Carried by the following vote: Fea~ll~Iayor Wharton, Couucil• nteu Moffatt, 111urphy, Thompson, Van Duehnan. Nays-None. 14r. A. Neotivoehner addressed the Council asking' that the Zoning Re- quirements mt housing' be lifted in order that lll•. Brady and family be allowed to occupy a temporary apartment at the 1Volf Berk garage located iu the 1100 block on Locust Street. ItI1•. A, Neuwoehuer was ad- vised to submit an application di- rect to the Flauuiug~ and Zouiug Commission for their consideration. lfessrs 'P. J. Mulgrew II and h•- viu W. Dourer addressed the Coun- cil stating that they were G. I. Air Pilots and asking that their request be placed on record as being' de- sirous to operate the new Airport, with concession privileges, when same is ready for operation and re- gnestiug that in the meantime that they be allowed to operate at the present Airport in conjunction with the present operator. Special Session, Jnl}' 22nd, 1946 2?~ Councilman Murphy moved that the verbal request of T, J. Mulgrew and Irvin W, Donner he referred to the Council for consideration, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Leas--fayor Wharton, Council- men Moft'att, I14urphy, Thompson, Van Duelntan. Nays-Norte. IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COM111ISSION Ames, Iowa, July 19, 1946 -Ir. J. J. Shea, City Clerk Dubuque, Iowa, Dear llr, Shea: Receipt is ac- knowledged of your letter of July 17th with which you forwarded to us as directed by your City Council on July 15th, a copy of a comuumi- cation dated July 11, 1946 by the Dubuque and Wisconsin Bridge Company objecting' to chaug'iug the routing of U S Road Number G1 and 151 so as to cross the Mississippi River on the Julien Dubuque bridge. I will call this matter to the at• tentiou of the State Highway Gam- ntission at its ue~t meeting. Pours very truly, F, R. WHITE, Chief Engineer Councilman Murphy moved that the cmnmuuication be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councihnau -fotfatt, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor 1~'harton, Council- men Dloffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelntan Nays-None. Certificate of the Playground and Recreation Commission certifying the budget requirements and tax levy for playground and swimming pool purposes in the amount of $23,532.00 of which amount the sum of X18,007.00 is to be raised by taxa- tion, presented and read, Councilman Van Duehnan moved that the Certificate of the Play- ground and Swiuuuing Pool Tax Levy be referred to the Council fm• consideration. Secmided by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Peas-IVfayor Wharton, Council- men I1loffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duehnan Nays-None. Communication of the Board o Dock Commissioners submitting budget estimate in the amount of $28,139.00 for the year 1947-1948, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the communication and budget estimate be referred to the Coun- cil for consideration. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Peas--~favor Wharton, Council- men Ahoffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Pan Duehnan, Nay s-None, Communication of J. A. I{erper submitting a copy of resolution adopted l,ty the Retail 114erchants Bureau endorsing the reconuneuda- tion of the Mayor's Parking Cont- mitte~e in which they m•ge the City Council to carry out the Conunit- tees recommendations aslting that a tax levy of one-half mill be pro- vided in the budget for the ensuing fiscal year far the purpose of es- tablishing a ii d maintaining off- street parking lots, presented and read. bouncilnan Moffatt moved that the communication and resolution be referred to the Conned Yor con- sideration. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Leas-14ayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duehnan. Nays-Noce. Resoltttion of the Planning' and Zoning Commission requesting the City Council to appropri- ate the sum of X5,000.00 to enable the City Planning and Zon- ing Commission to secure the ser- vices of a h•ained City Planner and Traffic Expert who shall undertake studies as Promptly as possible to alleviate the housing and traffic cmtditions, presented and read, Conncihuau -furphy moved that the resolution be referred to the Couucil for consideration. Second- ed by Councihnau Thompson. Car- ried by the following voter Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelmau. Nays-None. Councilman Murphy moved that the Council recess to consider the budget requests as submitted by f the Playground and Recreation Couuuission, the Board of Dock Special Session, Jul~r 22nd, 1946 Z~.' 224 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 Cmnntissimters, the Retail Mer- chants Bureau for Mayor's Park- ing Couuuittee and the Planning soft Zoning Conunission. Seconded by Councilntau Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Teas-Mayor Wharton, Conucil- men Moffatt, 11lurphy, Thompson, Vau Duehuan. Nays-None. Council recessed at 5:25 p.m, and reconvened at 3:35 p.m. Petition of the Baxter Mfg. Coui- pauy requesting consent to remove and replace their present loading dock mt the Jackson Street side of their factory building, presented and read. Councilman Ilfurphy moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councihuau Thmnpson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-bIayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-Noce, Petitimt of Willis J. Becker et al resident property owners in the area from 1Vest 16th and Catherine Streets to 033 West 10th Street re- questingpermission to connect with the sanitary server, presented autl read. Councihuan Thompseu moved that the petition be referred to the Cotmcil to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Couucihuau 11lurphy. Car- ried by the following vote: I eas-Niayor Wharton, Council- men 11loffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelntan. Nays-None. Resolution No. 97-46 RESOLIITION AND APPLICA- TION FOR APPROVAL TO LEVY AN E1IIERGENCP TAX Whereas, The revenue iu~certain funds of the municipality set out iu the within application is inade- quate to meet the actual and neces- sary expenses which must be paid from said funds and any estraorclin- ary or unforseeu expense which may arise duritrg' the ensuing fis- cal year; and Whereas, The inadequacy of the revenue referred to is deemed to constitute an emergency which re- quires the levy of an emerg~eucy tax; therefore Be It resolved, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, that the State Comp• troller be and is hereby petitioned for approval to levy an emergency tax Yor the year 1946, in the sum of twenty-four thousand ($24,000), (not exceediug~ one mill) said tax to be used as set out below. The Consolidated Fund is to he benefited by the transfer of $24,- 000.DO (rout the Emergency Fund. This is necessary because of the greatly increased costs of salaries, wages and supplies already in ef- fect which may further be increas- ed by any extraordinary or unfor- seen circumstances which may arise during the year 1947-1943. (Presiding officer) Albert Wharton Mayor (Secretarial officer) J. J. Shea City Clerk The foregoing resolution was adopted at a Regular Council meet- ing held on the 1st day of July A.D, 1940. The vote thereon was as follows: Peas: -layor Wharton, Council• men Frank Van Duelntan, F. W. Thompson, Geo. R. Murphy, W. W. -Ioffatt, Nays-None APPROVAL The above applicatimt and reso- lution having been filed with the State Comptroller, approval to levy the emergency tax in a sum not ex- ceeding the amount authorized by law is hereby granted this 1S day of Jtfly, 194G. Approval subject to no objections at budget hearing. C, FRED PORTER, State Comptroller Cowtcilman D'furphy moved that the approval of C. Fred Porter, State Comptroller of Resohltimt No. 97.46, a resolution and application for approval to levy an emergency tax in the sum of $24,000.00, be re- ceived and made a matter of rec- ord. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Teas-il7ayor Wharton, Council• men -'loffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-Moue. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of the official publication of Electric Franchise Special Ordinance, Ordinance No. 15-96, presented and read. Councilman Van Duehuan moved that the proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman -Zoffatt. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Leas-lfayor Wharton, Council- meu Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Noce, ELECTRIC FRANCHISE SPECIAL ORDINANCE ORDINANCE N0. 15-46 An ordinance granting to tDelaware elate Power Company, Corporation, its successors, and as- signs, the right [o erect, maintain, and operate its existing electric generating, transmission, and dis- tribution facilities and additions thereto, in, under, over, along, across, and upon the streets, lanes, avenue, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, parks, highways, and other public places in the City of Dubuque and subsequent additions thereto, for the purpose of producing and dis- tributing electricity for sale to said city and the inhabitants thereof, for light, heat, power, and other pur- poses for a Period of twenty-five (25) years, and regulating the same. repealing all existing franchise ordi- nances heretofore granted to Inter- state Potiver Cmnpany or its prede- cessors affecting the production and distribution of electricity in the City of Dubuque and requiring the surrender of all rights thereto by the Grantee or its assigns therein; and providing for the submission oP said Ordinance Co cote oP the le- gal3e~it ordaineddby~theoCitypCounl- cil of the City of Dubuque: SECTION t. [n consideration oP the Caithful per- ormance and observance of the con 3itimts and reservations hereinafte pecified, the right is hereby grante o the [nterstate Power Company, :m'POt~ation organized under the law of the State of Delaware, its success m's and assigns, hereinafter referre [o as the Company, the right to erect naintain, and operate its existin electric generating', transmission, an distributimt facilities and addct~os thereto, in, under, over, along, and upon the streets,btidges at park. sidewalks, alleys, highways, and other public places i the City °f SECTI0~1 a1L subseque additions thereto, for the purpose producing and distributing elech•ici for sale to said City and the inhab tarts thereof, for light, heat, powe and other purposes in accm•dan with the laws of the State of lot and the ordinances and regulatio of the City of Dubuque, for a pets of twenty-five (25) Sears followit ulfillmettt of Section }iiZ' hereof. The Company's transmission a distributio^ system poles, wires, a appurtenances shall be located, ere ed, and maintained sn as to not e dangm- a• interfere with the lives persons er to interfere with any i provements the City may deem Prot to make, or to unncessarily hinder obstruct the free use of tha sU•e alleys, bridges, or other public pr erty. The City Council, under reasons regulations, reserves the right require the Company to place its con- ductors underground and to desig- nate the districts in winch such work thell riemoval o ot1edelocation oof po gist wires and other apPUrtenances erect- >,d by the Company, whenever, in the udgment of the City Council, such action is necessary in the public in- erest, and the Company shall forth- ions card ldireclivesyin nsuch smatters .t its own expense. Construction and maintenance of he transmission and distributimt sys- em shall be in accordance with the pecifications contained in the pub- ication titled "Safety Rules for the Installation oY Electric Tltilizatioat S nttesttBureau1eofaStandards,ein force at the time of construction, and un- dhe rlestricrionstsand controlljoPtthe city Council. SECTION [I1. In the maintenance and operation of is electric transmission and disU•Ibu- ,ion system in the streets, alleys, and tther public places and in the course iY any new construction or additions o Its facilities, the Company shall )roceed so as to cause the least pos- ible inconvenience o°obshvcg[ion in mbllc; any opening, the streets or other public places, made by the Company in the course of its operations, shall be guarded and protected at all times by the place- ment of adequate harriers, fences, or hoardings, the bounds of which dur- ing periods of dusk and darkness shall be clearly designated by red warning lights. shall tape [Vhenever the ComD~vement, side- tip or disturb any l walk, or other imProoPUOtheropull street, avenue, alley, _ place, the same shall ho replaced and r the surface restored in as good cor- d dition as before entry within forty- a eight boors after completion of the s Oompan}''s wm•I<. [;pon thefailure of the Company to make sorh[oeslfegin d lion within such time, such restoration within such time, ~ If the restoration cannot be made d within such time, m' upon the Corn- s nanv's delay of more than 2I hours in s the continuation oP a restoration be- s Pun, the City may serve upon [he s Company notice of the City's intent ^ to cause the restoration to be made nt and, unless the Company withi^ twenty-fear hours after receipt oY of such notice begins or resmnes the ty restoration, the City may cause the i- proper restoration to be made, includ- r ing the removal of excess dirt, and the expense of same shall be Dail b}' ce the Company upon rlemnnd by the to City. ns od The Company shall at all bores tg romplr with any and all rules and regulations which the C1ty has made nd or ma}' make applying to the Public ^d generally with reference to the re- ct- n104a1 nr replacement of pavements n- and [o excavations in streets and of other public places, not inconsistent m_ with their use for the purposes con- tot, templated in this ordinance. ar SECTION [V. ets, In consideration of the rights grant- op- ed in Section L hereof, the Cmnpany agrees and binds Itself to extend its bin giants foa electric servlcea vhose dwell- 226 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 ing or places of business located within the City of Dubuque, shall have been wired for electricity and who in good faith have entered into ar signified their willingness to enter nto a conU'act for such service, pro- dded; the Company shall not be re- ]uired to extend its distribution lines, xchtsive of service drop, in excess of me hundred and fifty (100) feet for ~ach customer served, except as fol- lows: In the event that an extension of fine in excess of one hundred and fifty (150) feet for each custmner to be served therefrom is required, the Company shall not be required to ex- pend far such extension a sum great- er tha^ three (3) times the total of the estimated annual revenue to be derived from the custou~er or cus- lmuers to be served by said Ilse, and the customer m' customers to ~e served shall be required to pay in ad- dition to the regularly prescribed rates for electricity, a monthly serv- ice charge to coyer the cost of addi- tional filed charges and maintenance, equal to their proportionate share oP one Per cent 11% 1 of the cost of the tine extension in excess of one Inur dred and fifty (150) feet oP length per customer served. Said service charge shall be paid for a period of sixty (f,0) months or until such time as the total length of line in feet divided icy the number of customers screed therefrom is one hundred and fifty (15D) feet or less whichever is the lesser period of time. SECTION V. The electric service rendered oy .he Company shall be subject at all imes to regulations Promulgated by he City Council. The Company shall have the right .o prescribe reasonable service rules ,nd regulations for the conduct of its business not inconsistent with fire provisions of this Ordinance and a copy of such service rules and regula- tions shall be Kept on file at all times with the City Clerk. SECTION Va The City has, by an Ordllrance of even date herewith, granted by a franchise to the Cmnpany the right and permission to operate busses far public transpm•tation (hereinafter called "Bus Franchise") upon and along the streets oP the City of Dtt- huque for a period of ten years, and it is further expressly understood and agreed that if the Electric Franchise hereby granted be lawfully forfeited by the City because the Company has abandoned the op?ration of its electric distributing system, or other- wise, then and in such event the City may, at its option, also forfeit the Bus Franchise by its declaration so to do. R is further agreed that the Company may, with [he consent and approval of the City Ccuneil, sell and transfer its Bus Franchise, and that any such sale m• transfer will not constitute a forfeitw'e of either franchise. SECTION ul. 'Phe rates to be charged Cor elec- tricity sold to the Cily of Dubuque and to private consumers within the City oY Dubuque shall be subject to the control and regulations oP the City Council of the City of Dubuque; provided that such rates shall he lust, fair, reasonable and compensatory, and shall not be fixed until after rea- sonable ^otice has been given to the Company of the intention of the City Council to fix same. Regulations oY rates shall he subject to any and all statutes relative thereto now or here- after enacted by competent authority. SECTION VI1. For the purpose of keeping the City Council infm•med as to the rea- sonableness of the rates in effect for he sale oP electricity in the Clty oP )ubuque, the Cmnpany agrees that on .r before the thirty-first day of each 7,Iay during the life of this Ordinance, t will File with the City Council, a tatement entering the results of its rperations within the City oY Du- xrque during the twelve month period ending with the thirty-first day of )ecember preceding the month in which die report is rendered, showing he amount of revenues received from .he sale oi' electrlciq~, the expense .nd other charges incurred in render- ng such service, together with a tatemenl of the value of the property .nd Plant account clearly setting out the arlrlitions and retirements made during the period mtrered by the re- port, all iu sufficient detail for rea- s~nnable examination and determina- tion of the adequacy m• inadegttac}' of the rates then in effect. Ln the scent of any rate proceed- ngs, the Company shall afford the City Couu cil or any Person m• persona employed by it, free access to its boobs and recm'ds necessar7 to estab- lish the adequacy or inadequacy of the rates then in effect or proposed. SECTION VIII. The distribution system oI the L'ompany now being operated m- here- after installed shall not be abandoned either in whole or in part, without the written consent of fire City Coun- cil. In the even[ of any failure un the part of the Company to render elec- tric service to the City of Dubuque and the inhabitants [hereof as con- lemnlated and provided for by this Ordinance, the City Council shall have the right, upon reasonable not• ice ro the Company, tr, decare this Ordinance and the rights and fran- chise °ranted thereunder fofrfeited, provitled however, failure to operate ~by reason of causes beyond the rea- sonable control of the Company shall not be sufficient grounds to declare a forfeiture. SECTION IX. Should the City of Dubuque desire to acquire by purchase the generating plant and the transmissiot and dis- lributicn system serving the City of Dubuque and tits inhabitants thereof, it shall at the expiration of any five year period from and after [he first day of September, 1946, give the Com- pany ninety days notice in writing of its intention, whereupon the Cmnpany and the City shall each name one rep- resentative and the two so named will choose a third party who shall be a competent appraisal engineer, who, with [hem, shall constitute a Board of Appraisal which shall immediately proceed to determine the actual va-lue of the generating plant and transmis- sion and distribution system serving the City of Dubuque, taking into consideration all elements of value recognised by competent authority and law, but without including any slue for the franchise herein grant- Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 227 ed. Such value when determined shall and heretofore owned or held byorsain be binding upon both parties subject Interstate Power Company, only to the approval of any duly con- which said Company has or had an s[ituted regulatory body or commis- effecthe da[el ofethisaOrdinance, the lion whose aUUroval is required by law. [J PO^ Pan'tent by the City of an amount equal to the agreed value of the generating plant and U•ensm fission and distribution system serving the City of Dubuque, the Company, its successors and assigns, shall deliver and convey to the City tree and clear of all incmnbrances all rights and title in and to said property and ail rights, privileges and franchises grouted herein to the Company shall he terminated. SECTION X, The Company shall indemnify and hold the City harmless at all times during the term of this grant, frmn and against all claims for injury or damages to persons or Property, both real and Personal, caused by the con- struction, erection, operation or main- tenance of any structure, equipment appliance m products authorized or used pursuant to authority of this Ordinance. The Cmnpany, upon receipt of due notice in writing from the City, shall defend at its own expense, any ao- tion or proceeding against the City of Dubuque arising fi•mn the Com- pany's activities in the operation of its electric system. Should a lodgment be rendered against the City in any such action, the amount of such judg- men± and costs she-ll be conclusive against the Company in any action brought by the City against the Cwn- pang as to the liability and the vnount of damages. SECTION Xl. "Phe Company shall grant to the City, free of expense, joint use of any and all poles owned or controlled by it fur any Proper municipal purpose accePtr~ole to the Company in so far as may be done without interfering with the free use and enjoyment of the Company's otvn wires and fix- tures, and the City shall hold the grantee harmless fi•om any and all actions, causes of action or damage caused m' accruing directly m• indi- rectly by or through the Placing of the City's wires or appurtenances upon the voles of the grantee. Prop- er regard shall be given to all exist- ing safety rules governing cmrstruc- tion and maintenance in effect at the time of construction. SECTION XH. Should any section, clause or pro- vision of this Ordinance he declared invalid by a court of record same shall not affect the validity oP the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so de- clared invalid. SECTION XII1. This Ordinance when duly ratified by the electors oP the City of Dm mque, Iowa and accepted byshall the erstate Power Company, nutually binding upon bath Uartles, their successors and assigns, and it Is understood between the parties hereto that upon the taking effect of this Ordinance, all franchise rights and privileges granted heretofore for the generation, transmission and dis- tribution and sale of electricity, hY the City ofersm~ufirm for corporation, company, p SECTION XIV. This Ordinance shall tale effect and be in force on and after its pass- age by the City Council, its approval Ind ratification by the legal voters of he City of Dubuque and the accepb once of its terms by the Grantee or is assigns in rvriting and its publica- tion in The Telegraph-Herald, the official newspaper oP the Cit.v of Du- buque. The question whether this Ordi- nance shall be approved and the fore- going franchise take effect shall be submitted to the legal voters of the City of Dubuque to be voted on at a special election to he held nu the Sth day of ,lull', 1946 At this election an this question he Yorm of ballot shall he'. Shall the following Yes public measure be adopted? N0 "Shall the Lnterstate Power Com- pany, its successmrs and assigns, be granted the right to erect, ex- tend, maintain and operatn its ex- isting electric generating, trans- mission and distribution facilities and additionacroiss~eandrnupon the over, along, streets, lanes, avenues, sidewalks, a11eYs~ bridges, Parks, highways, anti public pisses in the City oP Dubuque and subsequent additions thereto, for the purpose of Produc- ing and distributing electricity for sale fm' light, heat, Uower, and other purposes, to the said City and [he 'inhabitants thereof far a period of hventp-five (?5) 5'ears as provided and upon the terms and conditions set forth in tits Ordi- nance adopted by the City Council nn -the 3rd day oP Juice, 1946, a copy of which is printed hereon." Passed by the City Council upon first reading May 24th, 1046. Passed by City Council upon final coding June 3rd. 196 ALBERT 14'HARTONMaYor FAANK VAN UUD;l,3tAN. E. w. THOMPSON. GEO. R. MURPHY, W W 6fOFFATq'. _ Councilmen. Attest: .I. J SH~Ay Clerk (Seal oY the City nt Dubunuel I'tthlished officially in Tlne Tele- gr~~.Lh-Herald newspaper this 1Sth day of Jttly, 194G. 7. J. SHEA, i-13-1L City Cleric. Proof of publicatimr, certified to Uy the publishers, of the official publication of Bus Franchise Spec- ial Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1646, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the proof of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following' Grote: _- i _- - -_ 228 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 leas--11'fayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, 117urphy, Thompson, Van Duehnan. Nays-None. BUS FRANCHISE SPECIAL ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO, 16.46 An Ordinance granting to the Ir- terstate Poorer Company, a Dele- ware Corpm•ation, its successors and assigns, the right and pertnis Bien to operate busses for public transportation uncn a.nd along the streets of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and regulating the operation of such busses while upon or along the said streets for a period of ten (10) years; repealing all exist- ing franchise ordinances heretofore granted to Interstate Power Com- pany or its predecessors affecting the operation of a street railway or bus system and requiring the sur- render of all rights thereto by the Grantee or its assigns, therein; and providing for the submission of said Ordinance [o vote of the legal voters of said City for approval. Be it ordained by the City Coun- efl oP the City of Dubuque: SECTION L. In consideration of the faithful performance and observance of the conditions and reservations herein- after specified, the right is hereby granted to the Interstate Power Com- pany, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as the Company, the right and permission to operate busses for public transportation as a common carrier upon and along the streets of the City of Dubuque in accordance with the laws of the State oP Iowa and the ordinances and regulations of the City of Dubuque, far a period of ten (10) years following [ulfilhnent of Section XIII, hereof. SECTION [l. The Company, its successors and assigns, is hereby granted the right to enter into, upon and along the streets of the City oP Dubuque (or the purpose of operating its busses to provide local hanspo~tation fm' the residents oP said City and other per- sons. It shall establish such -routes including stopping points and operate Its busses with sufficient headway and at such hours of the day as the City Council may determine to he rea- sonably necessary to adequately serve the needs of the traveling public, and in accordance with the resh•ictions and conditions herein stated. SECTION II] Equipment to be used For said transportation system shall he oP modern design and constructed suit- ably far the safety, convenience and comfort of the passengers; it shall he kept reasonably clean, adequately lighted and heated and shall bear destination signs, illuminated in peri- ods of darkness and shall be provided with all safet3' appliances as may be required by the laws of the State of Iowa or the ordinances of the City of Dubuque. SECTION I4'. Busses shall ^ot be operated at a greater rate of speed Chan is con- sistent with the safety of the public; due regard is to be given to the density of traffic upon the streets. All busses shall crone to a full stop before crossing railroad tracks and shall not proceed fiu•ther until it has been ascertained that no locomotive, car or train is approaching the cross- ing. Unless otherwise determined by the City Council in the interest of safety and convenience of the public, all busses, when loading or discharging passengers, shall draw up to the curb and stop at the near side of the street intersection in spaces set apart for that purpose. [n al] Instances, operation oY buss- es shall conform with tire traffic laws of the State of Iowa and the ordi- nances of the City of Dubuque note in effect or hereinafter enacted. SECTION V. The rate of fare to be charged passengers for riding upon the busses operated by the Conpany shall he subject to the control andregulations of the City Council of the Ci[p of Dubuque; provided that such fares shall he just, fair, reasonable and cou!pensatoty, and shall not be fixed until after reasonable notice has been given to the Company of the intention of the City Council to do so, and further provided that the rate of fare for children twelve years of age and younger shall be one-half of that charged adults, and children in arms shall be carried free of charge. From the first day of September to the thirtieth day oY June iu each ,rear, Saturdays, Sundays and holi- days excepted (such period constitut- ing the school term) school children eighteen years of age and younger shall be entitled to ride upon ^on- h•ansferable half fare tokens, the same to be used only 1n going to and from public or parochial schools dur- ing the hours of 7:45 A. 11. to 4:15 P. !1'I. These tokens shall be sold under the following regulations sub- ject to reasonable modifications by the Company as circumstances de- mand. (a) The Company shall have for sale a[ Its !Hain office such tokens in blocks oP forty, and shall sell the came upon presentation of a certifi- cate from the school authm~ity. lb) Any abase of the privilege granted hereunder will result in the forfeiture thereof, and extensive abuse will result in the forfeiture of this special privilege. Regulation of fares shall at all times be su]~ject to any and all statutes relative thereto now or hereafter en- acted by cmnpetent authority. SECTION Va The City has, hp an Ordinance of even date herewith, granted a fran- chise to the Company to erect, n!ain- tain anti operate its existing electric distributing system in the City of Dubuque (hereinafter called "Elec- tric Franchise") and it is hereby ex- pressly agreed that if the franchise hereby granted shall he lawfully de- clared forfeited by [he City because the Company has abandoned the oper- atio^ of the 'Bus Franchise," then, and in that event, the City may, at is option, declare the forfeiture of the Electric Franchise by giving the Company ten days notice of such for- feiture in writing, and at the end oP said ten day period the Electric Fran- chise will stand forfeited and be of no further force or effect. It Is Special Session, Jul}' 22114, 19=16 229 farther agreed that the Company, with the consent and approval of the City Council may sell and trans- fer its Bus Franchise, and that any such sale or tranfer shall not con- stitute aforfeiture of either franchise. It is further understood [hat at the expiration of the Bus Franchise of even date herewith, that this Sec- tion No. Va of this franchise shall no longer be of any fora or effect, and nt which time this Section shall be- came inoperative. SECTION V1. For the purpose of keeping the City Council informed as to the reason- ableness of the rate of fare in effect, the Company agrees that on m' before the thirty-first day of each D'-lay dar- ing the life of this Ordinance, it will file with the City Council a state- ment covering the results of its oper- ations dm~igg the twelve-month period ending with the thirty-first day of December preceding the month in which the report is rendered showing the amount oP revenue received from bus operations, the expense and other charges incurred in rendering such service, together with a statement oP the value of the property and plant aocount clearly setting out the value of the additions and retirements made during the period covered by the re- purt, all in sufficient detail For rea- sonable examination and determina- tion of the adequacy or inadequacy of the rate oY fare then in effect. Ln the event of any rate proceed- 1ngs, the Company shall afford [he Qity Council or any person or persons employed by it, free access to its gooks and records necessary to estab- ish [he adequac}' or inadequacy of he rate of fare [hen in effect or proposerl- SECTION VI1. The Company shall transport free of charge on its busses as ordinary passengers all policemen regularly employed by the Clty of Dubuque and wearing the insignia of their office as well as firemen when in full uniform, ,while occupied In the performance of their official duty. SECTION VIII. The public transportation system of the Company authorized herein shall not he abandoned either in whole or 1n par[, without the written consent oP the City Council. In the event oY any failure on the part oP the Company to render trans- portation service to the public oP the City of Dubuque as contemplated and provided far by this Ordinance, Ute City Council shall have the right, upon thirty days notice to the Com- pany, to declare this Ordinance and fhe rights and franchise granted thereunder forfeited, provided, how- ever, failure to operate by reason of pauses beyond the reasonable control of the Company shall nol be sufficient grounds to declare a forfeiture. SECTION [.l'. Should the City of Dubuque at any time during the life of this Ordinance, desire to acquire by purchase the public transpm~tatio^ system of the Company serving the City of Du- buque, it shall, on September Pirst of any year, give the Company ninety days notice in writing oP its inten- tion, whereupon the Company and the City shall each ^ame one representa- tive and the ttvo so named will choose a third Party mho shall be a com- petent appraisal engineer, mho with them shall constitute a Board of Ap- praisal which shall immediately pro- ceed to determine the actual value of the public transportation system oP the Company serving the City oP Du- buque, taking into consideration al] elements of value recognized by com- petent authority and late, but with- out including any value for the fran- chise herein granted. Such value when determined shall be binding upon both parties subject only to the approval of any duly constituted reg- ulatory body or commission whose approval is required by law Upon payment by the City of an amount equal to the agreed value of the h~ansportation system, the Com- pany, its successors and assigns, shall deliver and conveq to the City free and clear of all incumbrances, al] rights, and title in and [u said prop- erty and all rights, privileges and franchises granted herein to the Com- pany shall be terminated. SECTION X. The Company shall indemnify and hold the City harniless a[ all times during the term of this grant, from and against all claims fm• injury or damage to persons or property, both real and personal, caused by the op- eration or maintenance of any struc- ture or equipment authorized or used pursuant to authority of this Ordi- nance. The Company, upon receipt of due notice in writing from the City shall defend at its mvn expense, any action or proceeding against the City of Dubuque arising frmn the Com- pany's activities in the operation of its public transportation system. Should a judgment be rendered against the City in any such action, the amount oP such judgment and costs shall be cmtclusive against the Company i^ any action brought by the City against the Cmnpany as to the liability and the amount of dam- ages. SECTION Xl. Shouhl any section, clause or pro- aisimt of this Ordinance be declared ^valid by a court of record, same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part .hereof, other than the part so de- clared invalid. SECTION XI] This Ordinance when duly ratified by the electors of the City of Du- tnque, lotva and accepted by the In- terstate Power Company, shall be mutually binding upon both parties, heir successors and assigns, and it is understood beriveen the parties hereto that upon taking effect of this Ordinance, all franchises, rights, and privileges granted heretofore to the Ltterstate Potver Company or its predecessors for the operation of pub- ic transportation system of any de- scription, shall terminate as of the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION XIII. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after its pass- age by the City Council, its approval and ratification by the legal voters of the City of Dubuque and the ac- ceptance oP its terms by the Grantee or its assigns in writing and its pub- ication in The Telegraph-Herald, the official newspaper of the City of Du- buque, 230 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 The question whether this ordinance shall be approved and the fm•egoing franchise take effect shall he sub- mitted to the legal voters oP the City of Dubuque to he voted on at a spe- cial election to be held on the 8th day of July, 1946. At this election on this ,question the form of ballot shall be: Shall the following Yea public measure be adopted? No "Shall the Interstate Poorer Com- pany, its successors and assigns, he granted [he right and permis- sio^ to operate busses for public transportatimi as a common car- rier upon and along [he streets of the City oP Dubuque in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Dubuque for a period of ten (10) years as provided and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Ordinance adopted by the City Council on the 3rd day of June, 1946, a copy oP which is printed hereon." Passed by the City Council upon first reading May 24th, 1945. Passed ny the Ci[y Councfl upon final reading June 3rd, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, !>~layor, FRANK VAN DUELMAN. F. W. THOMPSON. GEO. R. MURPHY. ~V. W. itIOFFATT. Councilmen. Attest: J, J. SHEA City Clerk (Seal of the City oY Dubuque) i'u_hlished officially In The Tele- graplrHerald newspaper this 1Sth day of ?ulv, lh6 J. J. SHEA, i-1S-~t. City Clerk. Ordinance No. 31.46 An Ordinance vacating' the alley between Auburn and Atlantic Streets runuing~ northerly fi°om Cus- ter Street to Loras Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said ordin- ance having been passed upon first reading on July 9th, 1946 and or- dered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at ]east one week befm•e its final adop- tion, was presented for final adop- tion. Ordinance No. 31.46 An Ordinance vacating the alley between Auburn and Atlantic Streets running northerly from Custer Street to Loras Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Whereas, a Petition las been filed requesting the vacation of the alley above described. Aud, Whereas, said Petition teas duly submitted to the Planning & Zouing~ Commission for investigat- ion, report and recouuuendatiou. (1) Aud Whereas, said Plan- ning & Zoning Commission filed its report recommending the granting of said Petition witl the condition that the easements over and in said alley be re- taiued. Naw, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE: Sec. 1. That the alley lying be• tween Auburn and Atlantic Streets running northerly Yront Custer Sheet to Loras Boulevard be, and the same is hereby vacated and the public use thereof is hereby annulled. Sec. 2. That the adjacent awn- mers thereof shall cause a plat of said vacated alley to be prepared wherein the parts of the alley going to the different adjoining' owners shall be given a legal description, whoreupon tiro City of Dubuque shall convey said alley to said re• spective adjoining owners by quit claim deeds, which deeds shall re- serve to the Interstate Power Co, and the North Western Bell Teie- phoue Co. their pole line right-of- ways now in over and upon said alley, with the right to construct, reconstruct, and repair said lines, also to reserve to the City of Du- buque an easement for sanitary sewer now in over and upon said alley, with the right to construct, reconstruct, and repair said sewer, and the Mayor and Clerk of said City are hereby authorized and di- rected to execute said deeds tut behalf of said City. Sec. 3. That the Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to file a certi- fied copy of this Ordinance in the ofhce of the Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa. Sec. 4, That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final passage, adoption and approval by the City Council and publication as provided by law, and when the cost of pub- lishing the same has been paid by the Petitioners. Passed upon first reading this 9th day of July, 1946, Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 22nd day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANli VAN DUELMAN, F. 1V. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHP, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Special Session, July 22nd, 19=16 ?31 Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Publishefl officially iu the Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 25th clay of Jttly, 1946. J. J. SHEA, 7-25-1t City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second- ed by Counciluan Van Duelman. Carried by the following' vote: Yeas-14layor j\'harton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thmnpson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Jttly 15, 1946 To the Honorable Nlayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: I herewith submit the reports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer, City Waterworks, and City Health Department, also a list of claims and list of payrolls for which warrants were drawn dw•ing the month of Juue, 1996. Respectfully submitted, A. A, RHOI~IBERG City Manager Councihuau Murphy moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Il7ayor Wharton, Council- men 11loftatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duehuau. Nays-None. July 22, 1946 To the Honorable -~Iayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: This is to advise that 1 have approved the following bonds and desire to have your approval ou same for filing: ENCAVATION Sumner 5. Soilitt and Company, Standard Accident hrs. Co., Chicago, Illinois. Linehan and Molo 135 West 5th Street Bond No. 25214-12-583-38 U. S, Fidelity and Guaranty Co. Respectfully submitted, A. A. Rhmmberg, City NIanag'er Councilman Murphy moved that the bonds be approved and placed mr file. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing' vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Tlompsou, Van Dttelmau. Nays-None, July 22, 1946 To the Honorable -Iayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: With reference to at- tached petition of Joseph R. Wild referred to the Dubuque Plauning~ and Zoning Commission by your honorable body of June 3rd, 1946, the Planning' and Zoning' Comntis- sionrespectfully reconuneuds grant- ing of that part of the petition ask- ing for vacation of the alley lying to the rear of his property. Due to the topography of the land in this area, an alley could be provided only with great difficulty, so this land is of little value for such pur- pose. That part of the petition ask- ing the purchase of certain lots is outside the province of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission hence uo recommendation is offered, Respectfully submitted, Dubuque Platuting and Zoning COlllllll^aS1G11 By Richard V, IIIcI{ay Sem•etary Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Planning' and Zoning Commission be approved and the City Solcitor requested to prepare the proper proceedings. Seconded by Cowteil- man 11~Iurphy. Carried by the fol- lOwing Vote. Yeas--fayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, 11~Iurphy, Thompson, Van Dnehtian, Nays-None. July 22, 1946 -~Ir. J. J. Shea, City Clet9r Dubuque, Iowa Dear Sir: We are enclosing pre- liminary plat of Dunleith Snbdivi- siou, and ask you to kindly present same for further consideration to City Council at its next meeting. Yours truly Dubuque Planning' and Zoning Commission By Richard V. McI{ay Secretary Councihuan Van Duehuau moved that the communication of the Plau- ning and Zoning' Conunission to- gether with the plat of Dunleith Subdivision be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Gouncihuau Thompson. Carried by the following' vote: Peas-Mayor Wharton, Gouncil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Nays-Noce. 232 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 (AWARDING CONTRACT) Resolution No. 104-46 Whereas, proposals have been submitted by contractors for the clearing, grubbing' and grading of Avalon, Broadlawn, 114orning'view, Chaney, Ogilby, Mullin, Valleyview and Hillcrest koads pursuant to Resolution No. 85-46 and Sumner S. Sollitt and Company of Chicago, Illinois contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of al] labor and materials and per- forming the work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the above mentioned improvement be awarded to Sunt- uer S. Sollitt and Company of Chi- cago, Illinois and the Manager be and he is hereby directed to exe- cute a conh•act on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said wm~k. Be It Fw•ther Resolved that this resolution being cleemecl urgent and of inunediate necessity become ef- fective from and after its passage and adoption by the City Cotmcit. Approved and placed on file far one week on July I5tlt 1946, Passed and adopted this 22nd clay of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, 11'Iayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. TH011IPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, Vii. W. -'IOFFATT, Couucilnten Attest: J. J SHEA, City Clerk Councihnau Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-14Iayor Wharton, Cot111C11- meu Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. 1946, the saute to be collected the year 1947, and said budget havitig been duly approved by it: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coutr cil of the City of Dubuque that said budget estimate be and the saute is hereby ordered filed in the of• five of the Clerk of Dubuque and the date of public hearing thereon is hereby fixed as the 5th day of August, 1946 at 7:30 o'clock p.m, iu the Council Chamber in the City Hall Be It Further Resolved, That said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause said budget estimate of expenditures and proposed tax levy to be published in the official news• paper oY the City of Dubuque and au official notice to he given of the time and place, when and where said budget estimate will be con- sidered by said Council for final adoption, at which time and place taxpayers will be heard for and against said estimate, said publi• cation to be not less than ten (10) days before said date of heariag~, Be It Further Resolved, That in lieu of all the separate annual levies for the General Fttnd, the Grading' Fund, the Improvement Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Electric Light or Potver Fund, the Snow Re- moval Fund, the Garbage Disposal Fund, the City Bridge Fund, and the &Iaiu Sewer Fuud, there shall be levied one (1) tax which shall be designated as the "Consolidated Funcl." Passed, adopted and approved this 22nd day of July, 1946, ALBERT WHARTON, IVlayor FRANIf VAN DUELMAN, F, W, THOi11PSON, GEO. R, 114URPHY, W. ~';~, MOFFATT, tviollllClhlle^ Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Resolution No. 109-46 1Vhereas, The Council of the City of Dubuque has duly emtsidered and caused to be prepared the budget estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning' April 1, 1947 and ending 1lfarch 31, 1948, as a basis far the tax levy for the year Councilman Vau Duelman moved the adoption of the resolutimt. Sec- onded by Councilman Mtu~phy. Car- ried by the following vote: Peas-D4ayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murplty, Thompson, Van Duehuan. Nays-None, Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 233 BUDGET ESTIMATE AND RECORD OF FILING City Estimate NOTICE-The City council of Dubuque of Dubuque Count}-, Iowa, wilt meet August 5th, 1416, at 7:30 P. lL, at the City Hall, Dubuque. Taxpayers will he heard for m• against the following estimate of eX- penditures for the tear beginning APl'i1 1, 1947, A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements, both Past and anticipated ~i1J~SH);A,lab1e at the hearing City Clerlt 7-21-1t. 3 4 s s 1 Exp enditures for Year FUi\DS '" '' '" 0 0` .;'' . ~ m . ~ m ~ ~ ti ~ ~ ~ ~ General ............~ 295,350 $ 370,134 a Grading .. _ ..... 30,715 10,600 >: Improvement 13,963 35,605 ~ Snow Removal 9,543 6,292 City Bridge .... ............... .. ............... '6 Selver 1D,170 17,053 ~ DIain Selver .,, 11,335 14,910 ~ Garbage '= Disposal .. 35,221 33,802 °w Light .... _......,... 36,339 36,359 o Total Consol. G idated ....,, 485.031 527,235 Water Works ..., 225,056 259,242 Flre .lIaintenance 126,643 133,013 Pire Equipment.... 2QS15 22,310 Street Con- strucrion .... ...... .... . ........... _ Library ...., .... 36,392 :15,602 Library, (Agri, Land) .... 6G 90 Park _. ... .....__..__ L2,541 24,31S Playground and Swim Pool 26,216 26,495 Dock _.. 15,401 29,467 DOCK Bonds .. 11,103 ?9,111 Firemen's Pension 24.251 21,}10 Firemen's P.etire- ment ....... ll,537 955 Policemen's Pension 13,003 14.193 Policemen's Retirement 7.563 Adz Emergency ............ 17,2+G ................. General Bonds ..., 110,456 106,553 Airport .,._....... .... 19,716 19,540 Road, tAgri Land) ..._ 95 115 Parking' Lot ........ ................... ...._.... _ m m ~ G ~o ~~~,~ ~^y~ yv~y~ ~~cz~ p ~] m ~ N.~i ~~G NO ~Nn ~~ ~~fa ~ G ~ 7 r[; [: ~ ~a ~ .............. 309,977 .......__ ... ............. . .......... . 10A0p ............ ............... ~t~, I)2J ~ .............. .... ...~~.... ............... S, 950 . ............ ............... ..... . 53,726 ...._. .....,....._. .............. 20,000 _ ... ............ 15.-1110 ........... ........ _,.... ............... 3 6.050 ............... ............... l0 6oG ........... ............ . 5}8,125 66,000 113,95a 360,113 129,165 250,000 179,165 156,706 12,000 650 11#,056 13,505 60,000 ...._..._... 13,500 110,000 66,000 44,000 ............. 43,453 .._ ....... 2.000 41,155 100 ....... _ . .............. 100 26,200 3,000 700 22,50D 23.332 2,000 3,325 15,007 2S,13P 3,000 7,182 13,007 5,200 5,200 25,500 ............. .......,.__. G5o ........_.. 24,s5o 13,001 ............. ..._......... 13,001 13, 9 G1 .........,. _. 450 1 S, 511 9.003 ......._ ... ............... 9,003 23, 955 ............... .... _....... 23, 955 62.301 ........... _. ......... _... 62, 30-1 11G,o21 so,ooo 2,000 5d,o2I ~~ ~ 109 .... .'.... 2o,ao7 . --- s,aao -_ Is,oa~ Totals .....$1,209.552 $1,253,670 _.. $1,733,363 $526,200 ~35f,,557 $3511,606 Estimated Taxes Per }1.000.00 of as sessed value X23.613. Taxable valuation (1945) ._ .. ....... AIonecs and credits (1945) (n? 5 m .. _.... , ........_........._ _.....-..... X35,7{1,396 $ 0,652,2'39 ills . _ ............................ . . Aloneys and credits (19da--) 2 1 mill ............._..........__... 891,677 July 19, 1946 the City Clerk and will be publish- To the Honorable Mayor and ed as required by law iu m•der that City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, objections thereto may be made Gentlemen: In accordance with before final action is rotten on this the provisions of law, as City Maua- budget. ger. I have prepared an annual bud- Respectfully submitted, get fm~ the fiscal year beginning A. A. RHOMBERG April 1, 1947 and ending 1lfarch 31, City Mauag'er 1943 based upon the estimated in- Councihuan Van Duelman moved come and expenses of the various t]tat the comnnmication of City departments of the City of Dubuque. -Ianag~er Rhomberg be received and These departmental estimates show made a matter of record. Secmtded the appropriatimts for each depart- by Councilman Murphy. Carried by ntent for the preceding year (1946- the following vote: 1947) and also the increase m• de- Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- creases for the ensuing year (1947- Wren Moffatt, 114urphy, Thoutpsmt, 1943 Vau Duelman. The budget has bee^ filed with Nays-None. 234 Special Session, Jul}' 22nd, 1946 ~ Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 23S OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET PREPARED BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1947.1948, Notice is hereby given that the City -Ianager of the City of Dubuque has prepared a budget on the basis oP estimates of the expenses of the carious departments of said Cih~ for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1945, Such deparhnental estimates show expenses of each department for the preceding year, and the purpose for whidt the consolidated tax le~'y, authorized by Section G217 of the Code of Iowa 1939, as amended, is to be ttsed, and in addition thereto, the purpose for which aLl other tax levies are to be used, including the revenues from miscellaneous sources. The levy of a consolidated tas has heretofore been de- termined by said Council and incorporated in a resoht- tion for such purpose. The budget will be considered for final adoption by the City Council at a special meet- ing to be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on the 5th day of Angus?, 1916, at 7:30 o'ciocu P. 11. Any interested party objecting thereto or protesting to the same, m' to vty item thereof or any omission therefrmu, shall present his objections to said Council on or before that date, This notice is gig°en pursuant to the direction of the Code of Iowa. J. J. SHEA, 7-2}-1T. City Clerk. ANALYSIS OF TAX LEVIES f0 BE MADE IN AUGUST 1946 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1947.48 ESTIMATED ASSESSED VALUATION-$36,013,979 SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR 194748 FISCAL OPERATION A.-From Taxes Levy in Fund -fills Tas Consolidated ............._.....,................._............10.250 $369,143 Fire tliaintenance ........._ ..................... ......1.000 11+,056 Eire Egmpment .....,... ... 0.375 13,005 Ltbrary ... _ . ..... ... ... ... .... 1152 1L4SS Parlc ......................................_......_.....,.... ........ 0.620 22,00;1 Playground and Swimming' Pool ..... ......... 0.500 1S,OOi Police Pension .............................._..... ...._. 0.511 15,511 Fire Pension ............................................ _,..... O.G90 24,550 Police Retirement ..............._._ .-......._. .__.... 0.260 9,OD:'_ Fire Retirement ............. ... .. _. 0.361 13,00] General Rouds 1.730 62,304 Dock .......... .. .. ... .. .. .... .... 0.500 13,007 Airport _ ................. _...........,.......,. _... . , 1.500 51,0'21 Parking Lot ........_ .... ......................... ........ 0.500 15,007 Emergency ...... _ .......................... ....... ........ O.6GG 23,DS5 Total ................................................ -- .......23.613 $550,397 Road Tao on Agricultural Lands (Consolidated Fund) ....... ......._..... ... ......._ .... 109 Library Tax on Agriculture Lands (Libra ry Fund) .............. . ................... ... ..................... .... 100 Total Estimated Receipts frmn Taxes ....... .....$S50,G00 B; From Miscellaneous Sources GenerallIiscl. Revenues Excavation Permits ........................... ....................... .$ 50.00 Police Court Returns ................... ........_._..._.... . 15,000.00 Electrical Permits ...................._,...... .........., ...._... . 1,SOO.On Plumbing Permits ........ _ .............. ........_.......... . 1,700.00 Building Permits ................................... ....._........_.... . 2,500.00 Franchise Tax ......................._,......, ......_........... _ 000.00 Scale Fees ............ ....................... ..._,.............. . 360.OD State Highway -4aintenance -......_ _ ................. . 2,295.V0 Sale of Real Property ....................... _,...,............ , 1,000.Op Dieting Prisoners ..............._.....,.......... ................ .. . 250AD Health Dept. Receipts ....................... .._..,.......__.._. . 500.00 Ambulance Fees ........ ....._.....,.......... .......,........_... . 3,000.00 Dog Licenses ........ ...._ ...................... ........_.......... . 500.00 Business Licenses ................................. ....................... . 4,000.00 .Miscellaneous Rentals ......... .............. .................. . 900.OD Cigarette Permits ................_.......... .................... .20000.00 Beer Permits ....... .... .... _ ....,......._.. .._ .............. . . 30000.00 --fiscellaneous Sales ........ _ .................. ........_.......,..... . 705.00 Milk Inspection Fees .,.......... _ .......... .................. . 3,500.00 Street DeUt. Receipts ........................ .................. . 750.00 Bicycle Registration ,..._ ....................... ............... .... . 600.00 Total .............................................. .................... .590, 000.00 AIRPORT FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance April 1, 1917 $60,000.00 Airport Returns .... __ ............ ..................... ....._ 2,000.00 T ota 1 .......................... _.....,......,..... $ 62, OOO.OfJ CONSOLIDATED FUND Estnnated Unencumbered Balance April 1, 1947 $05,000.00 FIRE MAINTENANCE FUND Outside Fire Protection ...........................__........_....$ 650.00 Estimated Unencumbered Balance April 1, 1917 12,000.00 Total ............. .... .._ ........... .....................$12.G50.fJ0 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND Estimated Unencmtbered Balance April 1, 1947 $60,000.00 LIBRARY FUND Book Rentals and Fines ......_ ................................$2,000.00 PARKING LOT FUND Estimated Revenue ._..__. _ _ ........... ....... .............$2,000AIJ PARK FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balace April 1, 1917 $3,OOU0,~ Concessicus ....... _ ............ ................... .... ......... ' miscellaneous Collections ........_ ............................ 100.00 Total __ .........................._.__..._...._....._........_$3,700.00 PLAYGROUNDS AND SWIMMING POOL ~OOODU Estimated Unencumbered Balance April 1, 1947 $., Swimming Pool Receipts ........._..,.,...._.,........_...._.... 3,500.00 Skating Receipts ...__ ...................__._......._......_,..._ 250.00 1iscellaneous Receipts ........_ ..... ......................... 70.00 Total ................._ .. _......................,. ..,........ $5,525.00 POLICE PENSION FUND $.150.00 lj'o Salary' Deduction from illembers .................... . FIRE PENSION FUND $G5000 1% Salary Deduction from iliembers .................... DOCK FUND Estimate Unencumbered Balance April 1, 1917 $ 3,000.00 Oil Terminal Lease ..... ............:............................ 1,500.00 Virginia-Carolina Lease ................ 2,100.00 Vt'harfage Fees ........................................._................ 2,OOD.OU Docl; House Lease .................................................... 1232.OD Total ..._ ................ .......$10,132.00 DOCK BOND FUND Balance April 1, 1917 ._ _... -$5,20D 00 ... STREET CONSTRUCTION. FUND . • •••• ...... Estimated Unencumbered Balance April 1, $ 66,000.00 1917 .............................................................. Receipts frmn Gas Tax ........................._............... 44,000.00 Total ....................$110,0110.00 .. ... ... Total Estimated lIise. Revenues and Un- 420 f,07.00 encumbered Balances ~•-~~-•~- ;~; ; ~ SSO,G06.U0 Total Estimated Receipts from Taxes TOTAL EST~ATER WORKSRDIVISIONS $1,250213.00 (Self Supporting) Estimated Unencumbered Balance April 1, $250,ODO.UO 1917 ...... .... .. ... .... Estimated Watet Revenue ................. 179,105.00 Total _.. ......... _ ...................................$129,165.00 ESTI1~iATED GP,AND TOTAL CITI AND WATER WORPS DIVISTON REV- ENUES ................................................_,.......,.$1,7U9,37S.U0 DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1947-48 GROUP I-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Consolidated Fund) Item 101-City Council 1916-47 Proposed 1947-43 Appropriat ions Appropriations A. Salaries ..___......._. _._. .... $ 1,500.OD 00 175 $ 1.500.00 175.00 B J. Travel .....__...._ .......................... A~Iiscellaneous ........._ .............. . 25.00 25.00 Total ....... _...... .. ..__.....$ 1,70D.00 $ 1,700.00 Ite m 102-City Manager's Office * i Dl $ 393.00 6 s$ 0,303.00 A. anager ~~~~ ••-~-~ ty Salat~y C , 00 fi97 2 2,607.00 A. A Salary Secretary ........._........,. Salary Stenographer ...,....... . , 1,914.00 1.914.00 . B. ... Travel .....__ .............. .......... 100.00 OD 125 100.00 125.00 C. D Office ................... ........ .......... Printing .........._ ....................... . 15.00 15.00 . F. Maintenance ......... _ .............. 200.00 00 325 200.00 325.00 G. Material and Supplies ,,..__ _. . Total .......................................__. $ 11,769.00 $ 11,709.00 236 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 Special Session, Tu1y 22nd, 1946 Item 103-City Clerk's Office A Salar,Y City Clerk ""'~~~'~""~ $ 3,259.00 $ 3 259 00 A. Salaries 1Vlatrons (2) "" "'~"" §,153.00 4,155.00 A. Salary Extra Help ._......._. ... 150 00 , . 150 00 A. Salaries S ecial Officers n ...... 100.00 100.00 G. I,Iaterial and Supplies . . . . 75 00 . 76 00 B Trarel ................. 50.00 00.00 .. . . .... . . C Office ..........._......._ ...... ......... 270.90 275.00 Total ......... .......... .. .__...... ..,$ 3,014.00 $ 3 514 00 ~ D. Printing ..... .............................. 150.00 150.00 Item 104--City Auditor's Office , , E. F. Egmpment ..................... 1aintenance .......... .., . .... 2,900.06 2 500.00 2,000.00 2 50400 A. Salary Ci[,v Auditor .....__..... .'$ 2,920.00 *$ 2,#20.00 G. ..._. .. .. 1aterial and Supplies ..... .... . , 2 000.OD , 2 000.00 F. maintenance ........... G 1~ 50.00 x0.00 J-1. .. . Feeding Prisoners .....,,, ._.,........ , 1,500.00 , 1,500.00 , 1 Iaterial and Supplies ........... ... 100.00 100.00 J-2. 1iscellaneous (Injuries) ........ 300.00 300.00 Total ....._.... ..._ .... ..... .............. ...$ 2,570.00 $ 8,570,00 Total .... ........................................, $lOS,509.09 $lOS,x09.00 Item 105-City Treasurer's Office A. Salary City Treasurer _...,..., _~$ 2,3'rG,QO *$ 2, 376,00 Item 119A-Fire Department Main tenance Fu nd D. Printing and Advertising ... ~ .,. 26.00 25 60 A, Salary Fire Chief .._.......... .. $ 3,544.00 $ 3,64x,00 ' F, maintenance ................_....._..., ... 25.00 . 25.00 A. Salaries Senior Captains (2) 5,595.00 b,593.00 G. Material and Supplies ......, ... 150.00 150 00 A. Salaries Captains (x) ......_.. 13,260.00 13,260A0 ' I. Surety Bond __ Y ~~~~~ ... 60.00 . 50.00 A. Salaries Lieutenants (7) ........ 17,506.00 17,556.00 A, Salaries Engineers (4) ...._..._ 10,032.00 10,032.00 . Total .,...... .................. ..,$ 2,626.00 $ 2,626.00 A. Salaries Firemen (after 3 o (1\ote: 20% T f salaries of City bIanager, Auditor and yrsJ (3U) .... _................ 73.030.00 73,050.00 Treasurer are paid by Water Dept.) A. Salaries Firemen (during 3 Item 106-City Solicitor's Office ' 3'rs.) (7) ........................ 1G,086.OD 16,056.00 .~. Salary City Solicitor (Part A Salaries Bremen (duriug~ firs t Time) ......-_.~ .......................... ...$ 9,972.00 $ 9 972 00 yr.) (1) _ ..... ...._.., ...._ 2,079.00 2,079.00 B. Traeel _... __..., . .. 40.00 , . 40 00 B. Tra~~el ........ _ _.. ~ ... .. 50.00 50.00 ` C Office .... .. .. 40 90 . 40 00 C. Office .. ...._ 6x0.00 650.00 u G. -Iaterial and Supples ...,...... . .. 55 00 . Sa00 D. Punting .,, .. .. ......... 35.09 35.00 . F-1. -faintenance 3,750.00 3,75400 Total ••--~~~--~~-~-~,•~•...~.• ........... ..$ 5,137.00 $ 5 137 00 F-2. Repairs to Buildings ............. 3,000.00 3,000.00 Item 108-City Assessor's Office , . G. H ilIaterial and Supplies ........... 2,700.00 2,700.00 A Salary City Assessor ......... . $ 1,716.00 $ 1,716.00 . I. Heat 2nd Li,ht Lisurauce .... .......... 3,000.00 400 90 3,000.00 400 00 A. Salaries Deputies (3) .... _..,..,. .. 2,772.00 2,772.00 J-1 ._ ___........_ miscellaneous (Injuries) .. . 900 00 , 900 00 G. material and Supplies ......,.._ . 25.00 25.00 J-2. .._ _ Interest on m'arrants . 60 00 . 60 00 i J. Board of Re~iety ................... .. 1,200.00 1,200,00 7~3 _........_ Reserae for Emergency ........ . 371.00 . 926.00 I Total ~ ~ ........................ ............ .. $ 5,713.00 $ 5,713.00 Total .........._ . ,........._......... $156,151.00 $156,706.90 Item 109-Civil Engineer's Office A S l (Fir e maintenance Tai-$04,056.09 ; Balance and Misc. i . a ary Engineer ........,.._....... _$ 3,630.00 $ 3,630.09 P,ec enue $12,650.00) A. Salary Assistant .............._ ..... . 2,772.00 2,772.00 A. Salaries Rodmen .. ............. .. 3,960.00 3,960.00 Item 119B-Fire Equipment Fund C. Office ......................_...... ..... E Equipment ., 100.00 190.09 E. Equipment ..................._....-... $ 67.47-1.00 $ 73,505.00 . F, maintenance 200.f10 509 00 200.00 5 (Fire Equipment Tai-$13,500.00; Unencumbered Bal- •~ - ......... ............. G Material and Supplies _....... . . _ 500.09 00.00 500.00 ant e-$64000.00) Total .....,._. ,.... _._. ... ............ ~, .$ ll,6G, OU ~. $ 11,66;. OU Item 12D-Fire and Police Alarm ( Consolidated Fuwd ) Iltem 113-City Elections A. Salary Citp Electrician ....,.,... $ 2,442.00 $ 2,4-12.00 A. Salaries Clerics, Eta ........_.. .$ 500.00 $ 500.00 A. Soling E~tr•a Help .._....._...._.. 100.00 100.00 G. -fateria] and SuPDlies ......... . 409.90 400.00 C. Office ......_ ............ ... .._ .. .... 100.00 100.00 J. Rents ....,,. ... i . 50.0D 50.00 E Egmpment ...._..., .. 15490 150.00 F. A~Iamtenance _ 160.00 150.00 Totals .... , , .,,,, ~ $ 900.00 $ 950.00 G A~Iaterial and Supplies ...,... 200.09 300.00 Item 114-City Bwltlings H. Heat, Light and Porter ...,..... 10400 100.09 A. Salaries .Iauitm's ......._.......... .$ 2,500.09 $ 2,300.00 E. Equipment __ ..... .........___..... . 1,000.00 1,000.90 Total ..._............ ... .. ....,......,...... $ 3,2x2.00 $ 3.242.OD F. maintenance and Repairs 2,552.00 2,552.00 I G. -Iaterial and Supplies ......... . 1,300.90 1,30n.UU Item 121-Building Commissioner's Office (C onsolidated H. Heat and Li~~ht ... ._ .......... . 1,500.00 1,S90A9 Fund) - - A. Solar}' Building Commissioner $ 3,63409 $ 3.630.00 Total ... ......... .._....._....... $ 9,452.90 $ 9.152.00 C Office ._._.. .. .. `25.00 2.i.90 Item 115-Police Court P. maintenance ... . .. 150.00 150.00 A. Salary Police Judge ........... ~ $ 1,947.00 $ 1,947.90 C _ . ilIaterial and Supplies .._...... 100.00 100.p0 ~ ~ G, ,l[ateria] and Supplies .......... 15,00 15.00 Total - - Total .... _ _ ....__ ........... ............ $ 3,905.00 .$ 3,905.00 ......_ ............ ............... $ 1,962.00 Item 116-Civil Service Commission $ 1,96?.UO Item 122-Plumbing Inspector's Office (Consolidated I G. material and Supplies .,._..,,.... $ 100.09 $ 100.00 Fund) J. miscellaneous ....... _ ......... .... 100.00 100.00 A. SalmS• Plumbing Inspector ... $ 2,559.00 $ 2,550.00 ' C Oftice ... _ ... _. 25.09 25.00 Total ... ...... $ 200.00 $ 200.00 D. Punhng _ ... _ ,... 15.00 15.00 ~ SUBTOTALS CROUP I GE\ERAL G. llateual and Supplies 50.00 50.00 AD6fI\ISTRATIOi\T _ ............... . I~ $ 67,255.00 $ 57,256.00 7 Ptttmbing Board ........_. ...... 130.00 150.00 GROUP II-PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY Total ............... ....................... _ $ 3,150.90 $ 3,1x0.00 1946-47 Proposed 1947-43 APPropriatians Appropriations Item 123-Electrical Inspector's Office (Consolidatetl Item 118-Police Department (Con solidated F und) Fund) A. Salary Chief of Police _..,...... $ 3,544.170 $ 3,544.00 A. Salary Electrical Inspector .... $ 2,550.09 $ 2,550,99 A. Salu~~ Senior Captain ......... 2,57200 2,S77,OD C. Office .. ...... ~~- ~°° 25.00 25.90 A. Salaries Captains (2) ....,...._,. 5,304.00 6,304.90 D. Printing ............................._. 15.09 15.00 A. Salaries Desk Sergeants (3).... 7,545.00 7,545.00 F. maintenance _ ..._ .................. 170.00 175.00 A. Salaries Detectites (4) ........., 10,320.00 10,3240i~ G 3laterial and Supplies ....,.... 100.00 109.00 A Salariesllotorcyclists (2) .... ~ 5,916.00 5,016.00 i~ A. Salaries Patrolmen (after 3 Total ..,......_......__..,..... ~~•~-••~~~ ~ - $ 3,195.90 $ 3,195.00 }-rs.) (22) ._....,.__........_ j ~ A. Salaries Patrolmen (befo ~ 3 53,592.00 53,093.00 Item 124-Dog Pound (Consolidated Fund) ~ ~ e 3'rs) (2) 4,696.00 4 696.00 S, Enforcement Dog Ordinance $ 150.00 $ 159.00 1 A, Salaries Patrolmen (during , SUB ~ TOTALS GROIIP [I PROTEC- first yr.) !1) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2,079.00 2 079 00 TION OF LICE A\D , . PROPERTP . $345,776.00 $352,362.00 237 I 238 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 GROUP III-HEALTH AND SANITATION 1946-47 Proposed 1917-43 Appropriations Appropriations Item 125-Health Department (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary Director (Part Time) $ 2,310.00 $ 2,310.00 A, Salary Sanitary Inspector _. 2,019.00 2,019.00 A. Salary Clerk and Registrar.... 1,560.00 1,S60.U0 A. Salary Restaurant Inspector 1,072.00 1,572.00 A. Salaries Nurses (3) ...... ..... 6,906.00 6,906.00 A. Extra Help ................................. 1,330.00 1,320.00 B. Travel ........ _ . ............. ............ 50.00 50.00 G. Office ... __ . .. .. ... ................ .... 150.00 150.00 D. Printing .................::................. 50.00 50.00 E Equipment ......... _. ...._...._ _... 50.D0 50.00 F. Rlaintenance .............._.,......-.... Ii00.00 600.00 G, lIaterial and Snpplies ...,.. _.. 3D0.00 300.00 J-1. Laboratory Expense ......._....... 400.00 900.00 Total ... ............ ... ..... .... $ 17,557.00 $ 17,557.00 Item 126-Control of Contagious Diseases J. Control of Cm~tagintts Dis- eases .... __...__ ............. $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 Ite m 127-Sewer Maintenance A. Wages ....... ........_......-_....-...$ 19,9011.00 $ 14,400.00 E. Equipment .....,.._ .........._...,. 700.00 700.00 F _l~Iaintenance ........ ................ 1,200.OD 1,20D.00 G. Material an Snpplies ._ ........ 600.00 600.00 H. Poorer for Selrer Pttmps ....,... 500.00 1,500.00 Total ...........................................$ 17,700.00 $ 15,100.00 Item 128-Garbage Disposal J. Cmtfract fm• Garbage Collec- tion and Dispoa] .__.... $ 1G,S00.00 $ 13,000.00 Item 129-Milk Inspection A. Salary l~filk Inspector .........$ 2,772.00 $ 2,772.00 A. Salary Assistant .........._.........._ 2,900.00 2,400.00 E. Equipment ....__...._ _...._.... 160.00 1f,0.00 G. lIateriaL and Supplies .,.._...... 100.00 100,00 Total .._ ....................._.............., _....$ 5,932.00 $ 5,932.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP III- HEALTH ASD SA~ITAT1O\ $ 5S,71AOU $ 60,619.00 GROUP IV-HIGHWAYS AND STREEI;i 1046-47 Proposed 1949-45 Appropriations Appropriations Item 131-Highways Administration (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary Timekeeper ....__.,_.... _.$ 2,SS0.00 $ 2,SS0.00 A. Maintenance ....... ................. IOD.OD 100.00 G. lIaterial and Supplies ............ 150.00 150.00 Total __....._ ........................_....... $ 3,130.00 $ 3,130.00 ltem 132-Street Repairing and Grading (Consolidated Funtl) A. Wages Laborers . _ ................ $ 26,000.00 $ 26,0OO.OiI E. Equipment ......._ ..................... 6,000.00 6,OOO.Up F. Maintenance ....._.... _........_..._.. 5,00400 5,000.00 G. ,lIaterial and Supplies ............ 10,000.00 1Q,00400 J. Grading ....,....-.. _..... __........._.,... 10,000.00 10,000.00 Total ... .............._..... .....__._........$ 57,000.00 $ 57,000.00 Item 135-Street Construction Fund S. Street Construction .. .... .._$ Gfi,000.00 $110,000.00 Item 133-City Garage (Consolidated Fund) A. Salaries .Mechanics .._...._.... $ 9,75n.U0 $ 0,750.00 C. Office ............................. _ 75.OD 75.00 E. Equipment ........ ........_._,..... 500.00 500.00 F. llaintoncance .............._........_. 400.00 400.00 G. Material and Supplies ..,....__. 325.00 335.00 H. Heat, Light and Power ......... $OOO.OD 2,000.00 L Ltsurance ......... ..... ............ 50.00 50.00 Total ....... ................................$ 13,10400 $ 13,100.00 Ite m 134-Ash and Can Collections (Consolida ted Fund) A. Wages Drivers and Laborers $ 14,00400 $ 14,000.00 F. Maintenance .... _... _ .....,...... 1,400.00 1,400.00 G. Material and Supplies .._..... 500.00 500.00 Total .............. _...__...._.....,.............$ 15,900.00 $ 15,900.00 Ite m 138-Street and Traffic Signal Lighting (Consoli• idated Fund) H. Street Lighting and Traffic slgna9s ................_......_..., $ la,5oo.00 $ 40,500.00 Item 140--Street Cleaning (Consolidated Fund) A. Wages Drivers and Laborers $ 13,750.00 $ 13,750.00 E. Equipment .. ...... __ ................_ 500.00 500.00 F. Maintenance .... .... ............_... 3,500.00 3,500.00 G. lIaterial and Supplies .......... 500.00 SO400 Total ...... _......_....,..,_ ..............$ 15,550.00 $ 15,550.00 Special Session, July 22nd, 19}6 Item 141-Snow Removal (Consolidated Fund) A. Labor ....__........._........$ 6,00400 $ 6,000.00 E. Equipment _ ............................. 30u.00 SO0.0U E. -Iaintenance ...._ ..................... 1,600.00 1,600.00 G. -Iaterial and Supplies ............. 550.00 550.00 Total ..................______..._ __..... _$ s,s5o.oo $ ssSO.aD SUBTOTALS GROIIP 1V-H1GH- WAIS ASD STREETS $2 23,130.00 $267,130.00 GROUP V-LIBRARY 1916-47 Proposed 1947-15 Appropriations App ropriations Ite m 143A-Library Fund and Misc, Library Revenue A. Salary Librarian _...,,._.__....$ 3,OD0.00 $ 3,OOOA0 A. Salary Reference Librarian.... 3,310.00 2,3-10.00 A. Salary Cataloguer .................. 2,112.00 2,1-1'2.Op A. Salary Snvenile Librarian ... 2,010.00 2,010.00 A. Salary- Circulation Head (part time) ...-....__ .................... 1,137.00 1,137.00 A. Salary School Librarian ...... 1,560.00 1,SG0.00 A. Sa]acy Asst, of Circulation Head ............................ 1,566.00 1,566.00 A. Salaries General Assistants (3) ..._.._....._...._........._...- 9,S6D.00 4,560.00 A. Salary Caretaker ........_.......... 2,130.00 2,I3U.Un A. Solar}- Extra Help _............_.. 3,619.00 3,619.00 B Travel Expense ................... 100.00 IOn.OD C. Office Expense ............._......... 150.00 150.00 D. Printing ........ _._.. ....... _...... 50.00 50.00 E. Books and Periodicals ........... 6,'rS0.D0 G,7SOAU F. Binding ..... ___............_ _......... 1,900.00 1,900A0 F-1 . Building Repairs _......._...._...... 5,000.00 5,000,00 G. Material and Supplies ..... 1,700.00 1,70UAU H. Heat, Light and Water .,.__._ 2,500A0 2,500.00 L Insurance ............................. 405.00 405.00 Tota1 _......._........._ ....................$ 93.533.00 $ 43,535.00 (Library Tax-$41,4SS.00 ;Library Tax Agricultural Land -$100.00! ilSisc. Library Revenue-S2,OD0.00) GROUP VI-PARK FUND 1946-47 Proposed 1947-43 Appropriations Appropriations Item 144A-Park Administration A. Salary Superintendent ......... $ 2,550.00 $ 2,S3S.00 D. Travel .... __,...... ...._ .................. 00.00 , 50.00 C Office ._ ....__............_ ............. 100.00 100.00 D, Printing and Advertising _.. 60.00 60.00 J. r1iiscellaneous .... ................... 15.00 15.00 Total ....._ .................... .._ ........$ 2,S05.00 $ 3,063.00 Item 1446-Park Areas, Buildings, Etc. A. Wages of Laborers ............... $ 15,300.00 $ 16,300.00 C. Forestry .......................__........ 900.00 4D0.00 E. Equipment ...... ....................._. 60400 600.00 F. Maintenance ..........._.._-..... 1,400.00 1,400.00 G, lIaterial and Supplies ........._ 1,300A0 1,SOU.00 H. Heat, Light, 1~Vater and Tele- phone ........,_..., ....._......... _. 1,500.00 1,500.00 I. Insurance .,........._ _ ................ 700.00 700.00 J-1, Renovations and Replace- ments .. ...................... 100.000 100.00 J-2. Interest, Reserves and As- sessments ......._ ............. G2.OJ 96.00 Total ........_ ........ ........_...._....$ 22,162.00 $ 23,146.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP VI-PARIz EL'ND . _ ........_........... $ 21,967.00 $ 26,209.00 (Park Tax-$22,509; Alisc. Parlc Revenues-$3,700) GROUP VII-PLAYGROUND AND SWIMMING POOL FUND 1940-47 Proposed 1997-45 Appropriations Appropriations Item 145A-Recreation Administration A. Salary Director ................. ... $ 2,610.00 $ 3,640.00 A. Salary Office Help ................ 1,000.00 1,056.00 B Travel ..... _ .. ..................._ ....... 50.00 50.00 c offlee ... ......_..... 130.00 120.00 F lIainteuance of Car .............. 360.00 360.00 G. Material and Supplies .......... 25DA0 250.00 Total _ ....................................$ 4.476.00 $ 4,476.00 Ite m 1458-Outdoor Recreation A, Salaries Supervisors, Direc- tors, Etc . ......................$ 6,250.00 $ 3,500.011 A. Wages of Laborers ................ 700.00 750.00 E. Equipment ...................._... 1,100.00 750.00 F. Maintenance ..................._.....,.,. 700.00 5D0.00 239 240 Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 G. Material and Supplies ..,....... 700.00 500.00 H. Light .... _ ...._, ..., .... _ ... ...... ...... 600.00 500.OD I. Insurance ........_ ...._ ................. 500.00 250.00 Total ...._ .............. .. _.............$ 10,600.00 $ 6,500.00 Item 145D-Indoor Recreation A. IVages ................................__ $ 900.00 $ 900.00 C, Oftice .............._..,..._,..........._, 25.00 25AD E. Equipment ....................... ...... 300.00 300.00 F .llainteuauce ........._ ........ ........_ 500.00 500.00 G, material and Supplies ............. 400.00 100.00 H Heat and Light ... ................ . 400.00 400.00 Total ... .. ..............................$ 2,52x.00 $ 2,525.00 Rent 145E-Swimming Pool A. Salaty Superintendent ..,....,. $ 450.00 $ 950,00 A. Salaries Guards (4) .. _ ......... 900.00 900.00 A. Salaries Attendants ................ 1,300.00 1,300.00 F. Maintenance ...... . -. 450.00 450.00 G. Material and Supplies ........._.. 300.00 350.00 H. Licht and Potver .................. 300.00 300.00 I. Insurance ....._... _...,._..,._ .....,,, ... 259.00 25LU0 Total .........................................$ 4,009.00 3 4,031.00 Item 146-Improvement and Care of Grounds F, tlIaintenance ............ ...._...... $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 J. Improvement of Gromtds ........ 6,000.00 5,OOD.00 Total ... ... .........................$ 7,OD0.00 $ 6,000.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP VII-PLAY- GROU?VDS AND S1TJIil1- MING POOL .......... ............$ 28,610.06 $ 23,33'1.00 (Playgrounds and Swimming Pool Tax- $15,007.00; Swimnilng' Poot Receipts-$3,500.00; Skating Receipts- $250.00; 1lisc. Receipts-j75.00; Balance on Hand-$2,• 000.00) GROUP VIII-MISCELLANEOUS 1946-47 Proposed 1947-45 Appropria tions App ropriations Rent 147-Planning and Zoning (Consolidated Fund) J. ilIiscellaneous .............._.._._..,$ 25.00 $ 6,000.00 Rent 148 E-Ambulance A. Salaries Drivers (2) ............$ 4,572.00 $ 4,S72.00 F. illaintenance ........__.... ...... _... 250.00 2SU.00 G illaterial and Supplies _.....,_. 35D.00 350.00 I. Insurance ... ...._...._ ................_. 225.00 225.00 Total ..........................._...__............... $ 5,T27.0 0$ 5,727.00 Item 148C-Other Miscellaneous J-1. Iowa League of illunicipali- ties ........ ...._ .................$ 50.00 $ 50.00 J-~. Damages _.__....- ...................... 3,300.00 3,300.00 J-3 Printing Council Proceed- ings . ......................... __. 2,700.00 2,700.00 J-5. State Bsaminers .................... 2,000.00 2,000.00 S-6. Repairs to Ton•n Clock ....,....., 500A6 500.00 J-7. Misc. Unclassified .... _., ......... 3,100.00 3,100.00 J-S. A'orlauens Cmnpensatior Lr surance .... _..._ .....___..._ 1,500.00 2,500A0 J-9. Interest on 1Varrants ......._.,. 185.00 L5.00 Total ........ ' ....._ ....................__$ 13,305.00 $ 14,3G5s00 SUBTOTALS GROUP VIII-lI1S- CELLANEOL'S ......-.....,_,_$ 19,057.00 $ 25,032,00 GROUP IX-MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES Consolidated Fund) Item 152-Market Master A. Salary .lIarlcet ~Iastet ...._..., $ 1,959.00 $ 1,959.00 F. t~faintenance ....-_..._ ................... 20.00 20.00 G. -faterixl and Supplies .._....,. 65.00 60.00 S. tlliscellaneous ......... ................. 20.00 20.00 Total .........................................$ z,oG4.oo $ Z,oG4.66 SUBTOTALS GROUP I1-11IAR- EET A 1 D PUBLIC SCALES __ ...................._..$ 2,OGL00 $ 2,064.00 GROUP X-MUNICIPAL IMPROVEME NTS (Consolidated Fund) Item 160-Post War Improvements J. Yost War Projects .._ .............$ 62,000.00 $ 39,025.00 Item 161-Bridge Construction J. Bridge and Viaduct 35'orlc ....-$ 26,716.00 $ 53,726.00 Item 162-Assessments and Sewers J-1. City's Share of Special As- sessments .... ...-_........,._...,$ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 J-2. Main Sewers and Inlets .,.,.... 20,23-1.00 2x,000.00 Total .......... .........__.,....... _........$ 2G,2S4.00 $ 31,000.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP %-MUNICI- PAL I\IPRO\ ~MENTS $115,OOOAO $123,751.00 Special Session, Juty 22nd, 1946 241 GROUP XI-PENSION FUNDS 1946-47 Proposed 1947-45 Appropriations Appropriations Item 154-Police Pensions J-1. Police Pensions ...................... $ 16,641.00 $ 15,961.00 J-2. Police Retirement S3'stent .,.. 5,611.00 9,003.00 Total ............................................$ 22,252.00 $ 27,964.00 (Police Pensio^ Tas-$15,511,00; Balance on Hand and Pay Deductions front 1Sembers-$450.00); (Police Re- tirement Tai-$9,003.00) Rein 155-Fire Pensions J-1. Fire Pensions ......_._ _.__.. _....$ 23,203.00 $ 25,500.00 J-2. Fire Petirement System ,.,.... 5,721.00 13,001.00 Total ........ _ ..................._...,........._$ 31,924.00 $ 33,501A0 (Fire Pensimt Tas$24,550.00; Balance on Han d and Pay Deductions from ,llembers-$650.00); (Fire Retirement Tas-$13,001.00) SUBTOTALS GROUP XI-PEN- SION S ...,...,. _..... _ ........... ... $ 54,176.-00 $ 66,465.00 GROUP XII-DEBT SERVICE Item 161J.1-City Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest on Bonds ........ .....$ 5,003,00 $ 5,759.00 A-3. Sewer Bond Redemptiot .... 35,000.00 11,000.00 A-4. Improvement Bond Rede~mp- s~n ...._ ......................._ 4o,ooD.oo ............... A-5. Funding Bond Redemption .... 10,000.00 45,000.00 A-6. Reserve ........._ ......................... 5,357.00 515.00 Total ............... .... ..... .... .. $ 98,365.06 $ 62,304.00 (General Bond Fund-$62,304.00) Item 161J~2-Dock Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest on Dock Bmtds ......$ 595.00 $ 200.00 A-2. Dock Bond Redemption .,.,.... 27,000.00 5,D00.00 A-3. P,eserve .................................._ 954.00 .............,,., Total ........_ .......................... _...$ 2S,S79.00 $ 5,200.00 (Balance on Hand-$5,200.) Item 163J~2-Airport Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest un Airport Bonds ._$ 705.00 $ 570.00 A-2. Airport Bond Redemption ... 1S,OOO.U0 19,000.00 Total ........ _ _ ............................ 1S,7Ua00 19,570'.00 (Airport Fund-$19,574.00) SUBTOTALS GROUP lII-DEBT SERVICE ..............................$115,9-}9.00 $ 57,074.00 EMERGENCY AND RESERVE Reserve in General S~Iisc, Revenues $ 111.00 $ 235.00 GROUP XIII-DOCKS 1946-47 Proposed 1947-43 Appropriations Appropriations Item 153A-Dock Operation A. Salatti° Engineer .... _,..__....$ 420.00 $ 430.00 B. Travel .............___._............,..... 200.00 300,00 F. Dlaintenance .......... .. ............ 100.P0 60,D0 G. -faterial and Supplies ........... 70.00 50.00 I. Insurance -__ .. ............._......... 900.00 7110.00 J1. Traffic association Service.... 300.00 304.00 J-2. Improvements ......................... 1,000.00 400.00 J-3, liscellaneous ............................ 706.00 400,00 Total ..............._............,.....,..,..$ 3,695.00 $ 2,520.00 Item 1538-Dredge Operation A. Salary Engineer .....................$ 150.00 $ 150.00 A. Salaries Operators ............._. 7.000.00 9,660.00 A. YPages Laborers ....._.....____... 4,5nf1.00 4,500A0 F. Maintenance and Repairs ..... 2,000.00 1,500.00 G. 1aterial and Supplies .._........ 1,500.00 2,000.00 H. Electric Power ........_.....- ....-. 5,000.00 4,50(1.00 I. Marine Insurance ..........._.... 729.06 729.00 I. 1Vorkmen's Cmnpensatiou Hr sttrance ...._.... _ .................. 600.00 600.00 J. Miscellaneous ... ......... ........... 3?4.00 250A0 Total ............. _... ..................$ 21,533.00 $ 23,919,00 Ite m 153C-River Front Improvement A. 1Vages .... .................................$ 5DR00 $ 500.00 E. Trucking ................................. 500.00 500.00 E. Equipment ..... ..................... 1,000.00 350.00 E. Tools ......... ... ..... ............... 200.00 100.00 G. 3aterial and Supplies ......,....._ 1,700.00 500.DD Total ......................... ...................$ 3,900.OD $ 1,700.00 SU BTOTALS GP,OUP IIII- DOCKS ... .... ..................$ 29,428.00 $ 23,139.-00 (D oclt Tax-$15,007.OD; 11lisc, Dock Revenues -$10,132.00) 242 Special Session, Juh' 22nd, 1946 ~ Special Session, July 22nd, 1946 243 GROUP XIV-AIRPORT Item 157-Airport Fund F. Maintenance ... ..__._ ...............$ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 I. Insurance ......._.. ._....__............ x00.00 000.00 J Airport Development ..........._. 55,728,00 93,+51.00 Total ...._ ............................ ..........$ G1,73S.00 $ 9G,+51.00 (Airport Tas-$3+,451.00; Airpm-t Balance and Revenues -$02,000.00) GROUP XV-PARKING LOTS Item 170-Parking Lot Fund J. Parking Lots ............................$......,..,._.... $ 20,007.00 (Parlcing~ Lot Tax-$1S 007.00; Estimated Revenue- $2,000.00) GROUP XVI-WATER WORKS (Self~Supporting) 19+6-47 Proposed 1947-+3 Appropriations Appropriations Estimated Balance on Hand April 1, 1940 ........_......._......_$250.000.00 $250,000.00 Estimated -Ieter Sales .................... 155,000.00 170,OOD.00 Estimated Flat Rate Sales .. ....,. 250.00 750A0 Estimated Fire Protection Service 2,250.00 2,500.00 Estimated Non-Operation Setl~ice 2,500.00 2,600.00 Estimated Sales Tax Collections .... 3.200.00 3,415.OD Total ......._ ................................$+13,200.00 $+29,165.00 DISBURSEMENTS Item 149A-Administration A. Salary Superintendent and Uashier ......,.,,_ ................$ +,400.00 $ 4,400.00 A. Salary Accotmtant ................. 2,536.00 2,3SG.00 A. Salary Stenographer and clerk ......................... 2,292.x0 2,2sz.oD A. Salary Clerk _......_...._............ 1,55+.00 1,55+.00 A Salary' City Manager (25°jr).... 2,132.00 2,132.00 A. Salary City Auditor (2510) 308.00 30500 A. Sfllarg City Treasurer (2x%) 792.00 792.00 E. Travet ... .... ......................... 126.oD 125.00 C. Office Expense and Postage.... 1,200.OD 1,600Ap D. Printing and Advertising ...... 4110.00 400.00 E. Equipment .........._ ....................... 1,150.00 1,160.00 F. Maintenance ...,...__ ............._.... 300.00 300.60 G. ilIaterial and Supplies ............. 500.00 500.00 I. Insurance ...._._...._..._._ ....... .......... 15.00 75.00 S-1. Post-War Projects ............. . 2+5,000.00 . ............... J-2, 1iscellaneous ..... ....... ...... ... . 340.00 340.00 J-3 State Sales Tax .... .................. 3,300.00 3,41x.00 Total ........... .................................... $267, 7 x+.00 $ 22,969.00 Item 149B-Water Operation A. Salary Field Engineer ...._...._$ A. Salary Plant Chief Engineer A. Salaries Plant Engineers (6) A. ~~~ages I+7xtra Statio^ Labor A. Salary Tapper and Hydrant Matt .........._ ............... A. Salary Meter Service Alan .... A. Salary -Ieter Repair 1Ian ....-. A. Salary 14feter Reader ._.. .._.. A. Salary Asst. lIeter Repairer A. Salary General Poremar ...... A. Salary Asst. Fm•eman ..... ..... A. Wages Laborers ....................... E. Egtupment ..._ ......................... E. Daintenance ......_ ..............._... G. Material and Supplies ...._..... H. Heat, Light and Water ......... I. Insm-ance .........._ . ........ ...._..., J-1. Water lIam Material .. ....... J-2. Other Betterments ...._ ............. J-3. Store Reserve ....... ............. J-4. Miscellaneous .. ...................... 3,306.00 $ 3,306.00 3,013.00 3,015.00 16,4so.n0 1x,+so.Do 3,000.00 3,000.00 z,5so.ou 2,53D.oD 2,292.60 2.z92.Do 2,602.00 .,652,00 2,202.00 2,292.00 2,364.00 2,3f,+AO :'r,LG.00 3,126.00 2,+36.00 2.436.00 11,230.00 11,250.00 1D,o6u.DD lo,ooD.oo 12,0DO.oo 12,DOa.aD 2,oaD.ao z,aoo.oo 2x,000.00 35,000.pO 1,500.00 5,x00.00 lo,ooD.ao 2x,oao.Do 11,295.00 255,0+0.00 3,ooo.DO 3,DOO.oo l,ooo.oD 1,006.60 Total ...................._..,.........................$129,621.00 $905,371.00 GRAND TOTAL WATER WORKS APPROPRIATIONS .....$397,375.00 $423,340.00 NON-APPROPRIATIONS RE- SERVE .........................._$ szx.oo $ s25.ao TRANSFER TO CITY 1NDERTED- NESS _ ..........................$ 15,000.00 ...,,.,.......... Total ...............................................$413,200.00 $+29,165.00 RECAPITULATION OF TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESERVES (a) City Operation, Group I to IX, [nclusive ........._.$ 503,166.06 $ S5S,091.00 (b) Illunicipal Improvements, Group X 115,000.OD 123,751.00 (c) Reserve in Gen. lfisc, Rev- enues ............................. 111.00 235.00 (d) Pensions, Group XI .... ... 5+,176,00 66,465.00 . XIL 1 9 2 2 (f) ; DoclcsSGroup XIII 5.00 , 5,139.00 (g) Airpm•t, Group XI~7 ............ 61,728.OD 9G,+51.00 (h) Parkiug~ Lots-Group XV .... ............_...,. 20,007.00 (i) Water Works, Group XA'I 397,375.00 425,3+0.00 (j) Water Works Resetve .... S25.OD 526.00 Total _._..._ ...........................$1 ,607,755.00 $1,709,375,00 Tas Revenues ...............................$ 310.779.00 $ S5D,606.00 .Mis Revenues and Estimated c . Balance +/1/47 .....$ 353,779.00 $ 429,607.1]0 Wa ter {irorlcs Revenue and Bal- ance on Haud 4/1/+'r $ 413,200.00 $ 929,165.00 Total ............__.._........,_........$1,607,755.00 $1,709.375.00 Resolution No. 11046 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following, having complied with the provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, be g~rauted a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers within said City and the Manager is directed to issue such permit on behalf of said City. Name Address Wonder Shows of America, Inc., East 4th Street Ea;teusiou Bohn Maulers, 2541 Central Aw enue. Be It Further Resolved that the bands filed wtih the applications be approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 22nd day of July, 1946. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRAM{ VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R, i14URPHP, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seeond- ed by Councilman Thompson. Car- ried by the following vote: Peas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duehnan. Nays-None. Petition of the Wonder Shows of America, Inc., requesting a refund in the amount of $75.00 on their cigarette permit No. 218 as they have discontinued the sale of cis arettes mt July 20, 1946, presented and read. Councilman &Ioffatt moved that the request be granted and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant iu the amount of $75.00 iu favor of Wonder Shows of America, Inc., to cover the amount of refund granted on the unexpired portion of their cigarette permit No. 215. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the fallowing vote: I eas-11layor iVharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duehnan, Nays-None. There being no further business Councihnau Thompson moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duehnan. Nays-None. Approved .................................. 1946 Adopted ................................., 1946 Councilmen: ................................... Attest : ................................................ City Clerk,