1947 November Council Proceedings
Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 3aS
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Regular Session, November 3rd,
1947.
Council met at 7:30 P. M,
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton, City Manager
Rhomberg,
-'Iayor Murphy stated that this is
the regular monthly meeting of the
City Council for the purpose of act-
ing upon such business a~s may pro-
perly come before the meeting.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of pub-
lic hearing upon the question of the
extension of the Light Industrial
District on the easterly side of
Southern Avenue southerly to in-
clue the folowing area: Prom the
present Light Industrial District in
Lot 3, RandaIl's Sub. No. 2, to the
present Local Business District in
Lot 1 of 4 of Mineral Lot 32, and
between Southern Avenue and the
Dubuque Cascade Road, presented
and read. No written objections
filed and no objectors present' iu
the Council Chamber at the time
set for said hearing,
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol•
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Ordinance No. 29-47. An Ordi•
nonce amending and changing the
Zoning Map of the City of Dubuque
as provided by Ordinance No. 3-34,
designated "Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Dubuque," so as to ex-
tend the present Light Industrial
District at the northwest corner of
Lot 3 of RandalPs Sub. No. 2, thence
southerly along the eastery line of
Southern Avenue to the intersec-
tion of the easterly line of Southern
Avenue and the south~.vesterly :ine
of Lot 1 of 2 of 3 of Mineral Lot 37;
thence southerly along the wester-
ly line of Lot 1 of 2 of 3 of Mineral
Lot 37 to the point of intersection
with the line northwesterly of Du•
huque Cascade Road; thence north-
easterly along the northwesterly
line of the Dubuque Cascade Road
to the present Light Industrrial Dis-
trict in LoC 1 of 2 of RandalI's Sub.
No, 2, presented and read.
Councilman Van Dnehnan moved
that. the reading just had be con-
sidered the first reading of the m~-
dinance, Seconded by Comicilman
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the rules be suspended requir-
ing an ordinance to be reait on
three separate days. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Caa•ried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couuci]•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dueb
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the ordinance be placed on file
with the City Clerk Tor public in-
spection for a~t least one week be-
fore its final adoption, Seconded by
Councilman Wharton. Carried by
the following vote:
YeasMayor Njurpoy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the rules be suspended for ;.he
purpose of allowing any one pres-
ent in the Council ~?hamber, who
wishes to do so, to address the
Council. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice ~of Claim of J K, Coleman
in an wrstated amount for injm•ies
received in a fall at the alley cross-
ing on Seventh Street between Lo-
cust and Bluff Streets, presented
and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved That
the Notice of Claim ha referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Van Duelman, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm•phy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsoh, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
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Notice of Claim of Mrs. Laura
Pogeman in the amount of X1,000
for injuries sustained rn a fall on
a defective sidewalk in front of the
Dubuque Market located at 1278
Central Avenue, presented and
read.
Councilman Van Duelman !.novel
that the Notice of Claim be re-
ferred to the City Sol.icitm• for in-
vestigation and report. Seconded by
Councilman Wharton. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couucil-
meu Moffatt, Thompsmr, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Coumiunication of G u s s i c M.
Hagerty submitting bill in the
amount of $17.64 for damages to
the furnace at 491 Glen Oak Street
caused by flood waters in the base-
ment early in July presented and
read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Thompson. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couucil-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of the Dubuque
Chamber of Commerce S p e c i a l
Committee, appointed by the Board
of Directors, to represent the
Chamber of Commerce relative to
rendering assistance to the City
Administration in solving the Gar
Parking Problem and the improve-
ment of Robinson Street, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton proved that
City Manager Rhomberg be in•
strutted to arrange a meeting with
the Special Committee to be held
at 7:30 R M, on November 10th,
1947. Secohded by Councilman
Thompson, Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsmr, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of The Key City
Gas Company requesting approval
of their application to the State
Highway Department for a routine
permit to cross under Ilighway No.
20, near the west city limits, for
the purpose of supplying gas to the
new Dubuque Homes Sub. No. 2,
and that the Clerk be authorized to
sign the attached forms, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the request be grouted and the
Clerk authorized to aign the at-
tached forms. Seconded by Council-
man Van Duelman. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Communication of the Iowa Sew-
age Works Association acquainting
Council wtih the aims and benefits
of the Association and suggeating
that the City of Dubuque take out
a membership in the Association,
presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be referred to
the Council. Seconded by Council-
man Moffatt. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of O'Connor, Thomas &
O'Connm•, by Francis J. O'Connor,
Attorneys for the Illinois Central
Raihroad Company and the Algon-
quin Chemical Company, request-
ing that Lot 1 of Rock Cut Sub-
division be zoned as a heavy indus-
trial area and that said petition be
referred to the Planning and Zon-
ing Commission for immediate ac-
tion, presented and read,
Attorney Francis J. O'Connor ad-
dressed the Council stating that
this lot is to be used as a shore
operation and not in connection
with the sulphm•ic acid plant.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council, Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mrs. N. Heler et al,
property owners and tenants occu-
pying dwellings on the west side
of Bluff Street from Gth Streei to
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8th Avenue, requesting that the or-
der establishing and installing park-
ing meters in this area be re-
scinded, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council, Seconded by Councilmah
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of Elizabeth J. Ploog et
al protesting to the placing oP
parking ureters on the west side oP
Bluff Street in the 900 block, pre•
sented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council. Secmrded by Councilman
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
Wien Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mr, and Mrs. llfike
Kopchansky et al requesting the
installation of a street light on the
corner of Lm•as Bouleavrd and Au-
dubon Street, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the potation be referred to the
Council to view the grounds, Sec-
onded by Councilman rJloffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of H. E. Coffey request-
ing permission to build on his prop-
. erty on South Algona Street, in
Sisters' Addition, a Harnischfeger
preassembled home, presented and
read,
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred Co tho City
Council and Building Inspector for
investigation. Seconded by Council-
man Thompson, Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Dan W. and Arthur
Schmalz asking the City Council to
act upon the matter of making a
survey to determine the cost of in-
staltation for the extension of sewer
and water to service the property
located South of Davis Avenue and
East of Windsor Avenue, Sub. 4,
Sec. 13.89.2 East, East half of Lot
1, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the petition be referred to the
Council to view the grounds, Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carded by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Comrcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of Dubuque County Tu-
berculosis Association requesting
permission for to hold its annual
"Bangle Day" on Saturday, Decem-
ber 13th, 1947, presented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the request be granted, Seconded
by Councihuan Van Duelman. Car-
ried by the following• vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm~pily, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of J. F. Roshon rerluest-
ing permission to erect and main-
tain within the curb line in front
of hisproperty at 1398 Pine Street
two conspicuous markers to guide
drivers of motor vehicles off the
sidewalk in front of his i°esidence
as well as on the 14th Street side,
presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Manager for investigation and re-
port. Seconded by Councilman Trlof-
fatt, Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couuci -
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of Jahn A. Brady et al,
abutting street owners and taxpay-
ers, requesting that oil be sprayed
on Lam•el and Cannon Streets for
the reason that the dust arising
therefrom seriously interferes with
the peaceful use and enjoyment of
their property, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to the
Council to view the grounds. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Mmphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
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Petition of Levi i, Roach re-
questing arefund in the amount of
$50.00 on the unexpired portion of
his Cigarette Permit No. 10 as he
has discontinued business on Octo-
ber 15, 1947, presented and real.
Councilman Moffatt moved brat
the request be granted and the City
Auditor instructed to draw a war-
rant in the amount of $50.00 in
favor of Levi J. Roach to cover the
amount of refund granted ou the
un•eapired portion of his Cigarebte
Permit No. 10. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Thompson. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couucik
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duck
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition of Richard J, Alderson
requesting a refund in the amount
of $50.00 on the unexpn'ed portion
of his Cigarette Permit No, 190 as
he has discontinued business on
November 1, 1947, presented and
read.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $50.00 in
favor of Richard J. Alderson to
cover the aurount of refund granted
ou the unexpired portion of his
Cigarette Permit No. 190. Seconded
by Councilman Van lluelnran, Car•
tied by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Richard J. Alderson
requesting a refund iu the amount
of $50.00 on the unexpired portion
of his Class `B" Beer Permit No. 1
as he has discontinued business on
November 1, 1947, presented and
read.
Councihuan Thompson move d
that the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to dram a
warrant in the amount of $50.00 in
favor of Richard J. Alderson to
cover the amount of refund granted
on the unexpired portion of his
Class "B" Beer Permit No, 1. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsa~r, Van Due1-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition of the B, E N. Market,
by Al, Nemneister, requesting a re-
fund in the amount of $50.00 on the
unexpired portion of -t-heir Cigar-
ette Permit No. 166 as they have
discontinued business on November
1, 1947, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelmau moved
that the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $50.00 in
favor of the B. & N, Market, by A1.
Neumeisteri to cover the amount
of refund granted ou the unexpired
portion of Cigarette Permit No.
156, .Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duek
man, Wharton.
Naps-Noce.
Petition of the Dubuque Police-
men's Protective Association re-
questing that an m'dinance be
drawn defining working conditions
and soliciting the City Council for
a raise in pay, presented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council and City Manager, and the
City Manager instructed to submit
a report to the City Council at the
next meeting of the condition of
the General Fund. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the following- vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duei-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
October 20, 1947.
Honorable Maym' and Members of
the City Council,
Gentlemen: I desire to take my
salvage in front of my property Io-
cated at 1670 Audubon Street. The
salvage desired is the sidewalk
only,
Eldon J. Marietta.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the communication be received and
made a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton,
Nays-None.
October 16, 1947.
Dear Sirs: We would like to save
the brick from our old sidewalk at
1554 Audubon Street,
Mr, anti Mrs.
Charles A. Schrobilgen.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the communication be received and
made a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Thonrpsou. Carried
by tho following vote:
Yeas-Mayoi• Murphy, GollllCll•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Blasting Bond of I<iancini aucl
Ventrella and Son, icy Joseph Ven-
trella, partner, iu the amount of
$5,000.00, presented fur approval.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the Blasting Road in the
amount of $b,000.00 ~f Manchri and
Ventrella and Son, by Joseph Ven-
trella, partner, be approved and
placed on file. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Wharton. Carried by the fo]-
lowing~ vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Coemcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Council Proceedings for the
month of August, 1947, presented
for approval.
Councilman Van Duelmau moved
that the Council Prcceedings for
the month of August, 1947, be ap-
proved as printed. Seconded by
Councilman Wharton. Carried by
the followings vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
ma-u, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Proof of. publication, certified ~to
by the publishers, of a statement
of receipts and also a list of claims
for which warrants were drawn
duriug~ the month of September,
1947, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed, Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Oarried by the
following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Ordinance No, 25-47. An Ordi•
nonce a'eguiating the speed of
trains at grade crossings within the
City of Dubuque repealing all ordi-
nagces or parts of ordina--aces in
conflict herewith and providing a
penalty for violation hereof, said
ordinance having bean passed upon
first reading on October 13, 1947,
and ordered placed oti file with the
City CIerk for public inspection
far at least mie weeic before its
final adoption, was presented for
final adoption.
Ordinance No. 28.47
An Ordinance regulating- the
speed of trains at grade crossings
within the City of Dubuque repeal-
ing all ordinances or parts of or-
dinances in conflict herewith and
providing a Penalty for violation
hereof.
Now, Therefore,
Be 1t Ordained by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque:
Sec. 1. No passenger train shall
be operated over and upon the
grade m'ossings in the City of Du-
buque at a speed of greater than
30 miles per hour.
Sec. 2, No freight train shall be
operated over and upon the grade
crossings in the City of Dubuque
at a speed greater than 25 miles
per hour.
Sec. 3. All ordinances or part or
parts of ordfnances iu ^anflict here-"
with are hereby repealed.
Sec.. 4. Any person, firm or cor-
poration who violates any provision
of this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined not more
than $100.00 and costs and in de-
fault of such fine shall be imprison-
ed for a period not exceeding
thirty days in jai].
See. 3. This ordinance shall be
in force .and effect ten days from
and after its final passage, adop-
tion and approval by the City
Council, and publication as pro•
vided by law.
Passed upon first reading' Octo-
ber 13th, 1947.
Passed, .adopted and approved
310 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 all
upon final reading this 3rd day of
November, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
C`auncilnren,
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 5th
day of November, 1947.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Planning and Zouiug Gonllnls810n
to•wit:
recently been made by a doctor for
the insurance company. The mail
box is erected on tha sidewalk on
the east side. On the westerly side
of the building of Leik's Drug
Store, which is located on said cor-
ner, astairway leads~to the second
floor of said building and extends
over the sidewalk, and water flrip-
ping Prom the stairway caused au
accumulation of ice to form at the
base of the mail box.
I was of the opinion that the
owner of the building should also
be made a party to this matter a.nd
so notified hinr. Thereafter, in con-
junction with tho Attorneys for his
insurance company, ire conferred
with the Attorney for the claimant.
Claimant has agreed to settle this
claim for $2,000.0D. 'Phe insurance
company has agreed.. to pay
$1,000.00 and I recommend that Che
City pay the other "1000 00 d
ingtou Streets because of an al-
leged dangerous condition of the
sidewalk, accumulation of snow
and ice being thereon, at which
time she received serous injuries
including a fracture of her hip,
which required her to secure hos-
pital, doctor and drug bills, It ap-
pears that the sidewalk was in a
dangerous condition.
From my investigat,.ion she has
sustained actual damages as fol-
lows:
Hospital ball .............. ._,,........$367.60
Doctor bill .................... ............ 268.00
Ambulance service ...,..._...,,.. 4.00
Transportation of the bed to
and from hospital ................ 5.00
Finley Hospital for bed, etc. 15.50
Druggist bill ................ .......... 2496
Nw•ses ........................... _..,...... 40.00
Councilmau Thompson moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Second-
ed by Councilman V'hartou. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
November 1, 1347.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuqua, Iowa,
Gentlemen: The Dubuque Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission re•
spectfully recommends rt.o your hon-
orable body denial of the attached
petition of Fischer Investment
Company as presented, and recom-
mends instead,-
(1) Vacation of the parcels
marked "B," "C," "D" shown on
plat attached to Fischer Investment
Company petition, denying the va•
cation of parcel "A:'
(2) Exchange by your honorable
body of parcel marked "E" on said
plat for the south half (32 ft.) of
Wa11 Street extended to the :fis-
sissippi River between the present
east line of Wall Street rutming
across the levee to the river edge,
including riparian rights, the Fisch-
er Investment Company having
agreed that if they cmtnot present
a merchantable title to this half of
Wall Street extended they will
deed to the City of llubuque a like
strip off the north and of Block
No. 24, including riparian rights so
as to afford access to the water's
edge.
(3) That your honorable body
make a part of the final settlement
of the matter the conditions agreed
upon between the Fischer Invest-
ment Company and khe Dubuque
(a) Fischer Improvement Com-
pany agrees to maintain a pri-
vate roadway for private use
commencing at the alley be-
tween Third and Fourth Streets
nm•thward to Wall Street along
the river front, said roadway to
be 24 feet in width and to be
maintained by Fischer Invest-
ment Company fur access by
the City Fire Department.
(b) Fischer Investment Company
agrees to maintain and keep
accessable at all times from
Wall Street to the alley be-
tween fihird and Fourth
Streets two strips of ground
from the private roadway re-
ferred to in Item (a-) above to
the river shore of the Missis-
sippi River which passages
ahall be at the most 600 feet
apart and at least 24 feet in
width.
Respectfully submitted,
DUBUQUE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION.
By Richard V, McKay,
Secretary.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the report of the Plamring and
Zoning Commission be approved.
Seconded Iry Councilman Moffatt.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
October 28, 1947.
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council.
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: With reference to
claims of Anna Smith submitted to
me for investigation and report, I
find that said Anna Smith claims
$5,000.00 for damages because of a
serious and severe fracture of the
forearm in the vicinity of the wrist,
when she slipped and fell as a re-
sult of an accumulation of foe lo-
cated on the sidewalk on the east-
erly side of Kniest Street, near the
northeast corner of Kniest Street
and Rhomberg Avenue, at a point
on said sidewalk where a mail box
is situated. She was compelled to
undergo hospital and medical at•
tention and is still Suffering from
the injury, an examination having
$721.06
a , ~ air
that a warrant be issued payable That since said time she endured
to Czizek &Czizek, Attorneys for much pain and suffering and is still
'
Anna Smith, for $1,000.00 upon de- under a doctor
s care. That after
Livery to the City of a release pro- conferences with her attorney, they
perly executed by her. have agreed to accept $400.00 in
full a meat of an
p Y Y and all claims
Yours truly, they have against the City.
JOHN J, KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor. I recommend that said claim be
allowed in the sum of $400.00 and
Councilman Wharton moved that that the warrant be issued there-
the recommendation of City So1ic- for, and delivered to E. H. Willging,
itor Kintzinger be approved and the attorney far Catherine Holz, upon
City Auditor instructed to draw a delivery to the City of Dubuque of
warrant in the amount of $1,000.0D a release properly executed by her.
in favor of Czizek &Czizek, At- Yours tr°uly,
torneys, Attorneys for Anna Smith, JOHN J. KINTI7,NGER,
as settlement in full of the City's City Solicitor.
share of said claim, and that said Councilmau Moffatt moved that
warrant be delivered upon receipt the recommendation of City Solicit-
by the City of Dubuque of a prop- or Kintzinger be approved and the
erly executed release. Seconded by City Auditor instructed to draw a
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the following vote: warrant in the amount of $400.00
and delivered to E. H. Willging,
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- attorney for Catherine Holz, as set-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- tlement in full of the claim, and
man, Wharton. that said warrant be delivered up-
Nays-None. on receipt by the City of Dubuque
October 17, 1947. of a properly executed release,
Honorable Mayor and Seconded by Councilman Thomp•
Members of the City Council, I son. Caried by the following vote:
Dubuque, Iowa. Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Gouncil•
Gentlemen: With reference to !men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
the claim of Catherine Holz that man, Wharton.
was submitted to me same time Nays-None.
ago in which she claims $3,000,00 October 30, 1947.
for damages because of a fall on To the Honorable Maym• and
February 7, 1947, while traveling City Council, Dubuquo, Iowa.
on the sidewalk on tha north side Gentlemen: The improvements
of 25th Street and easterly of the on Theisen Street and Jenni Street
alley between Jackson and Wash- in Stetmore Subdivision by a 6"
~_
_ _~
312 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 ~ Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 313
macadam base with asphalt wear-
. ing surface on all of Theisen Street
and the easterly half of Jennie
Street, and concrete Barb and gut-
ter on bath sides of Theisen Street
and on the easterly side of Jenni
Street, have been completed by Du-
buque Homes, Inc., as required by
Resolution No, 155-46.
I recommend that the work be
accepted and that the performance
bond of $5,000.00 posted by Du-
dubuque Homes, Iue., to insure the
completion of the project be
released.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the recommendation of City
Manager Rhomberg '~e approved.
Seconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None,
State of Iowa
~ss
Dubuque County J
I, Alois A. Kaufmann, the duly
appointed and qualified secretary
of the Dubuque City Assessor
Examining Board, do hereby certify
that the said Board held an exam
ruction for the purpose of filling
the position of Dubagne City As-
sessor as provided by law on the
27th day of October, 1947, and the
result of said examination disclosed
that Mr. Harry Hanover passed
said examination with an average
of 86.6 per cent and that he was
declared eligible to fdl said posi-
tion in accordance with Section
406.3 of the 1946 Code of Iowa as
amended.
In Witness Whereof, I have here-
unto set my hand this 28th day
of October, A. D, 1947.
ALOIS A, KAUFMANN,
Secretary of the Dubuque
City Assessor Examining Board.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the statement of Alois A. Kauf-
mann, Secretary of the Dubuque
City Assessor Examining Board, be
received and made a matter of rec-
ord. Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
MEETING, October 30, 1947.
In accordance with Section 405.4
of the 1946 Code of Iowa as amend-
ed, ajoint meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Independent
School District of Dubuque, Board
of Supervisors of Dubuque County,
Iowa, and the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, was bald in
the Central School Building in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, at 7:30 P.
M, for the purpose of appointing ~a
City Assessor.
Mr. Murphy, the Mayor of the
City of Dubuque, presided at the
meeting as by-law provided.
The Secretary of the City Assess-
m~ Examinnig~ Board presented the
notice and call of this raeeting~ with
acceptance of service by all of the
individual members of the various
boards.
The seven members of the Board
of Directm•s of the Independent
School District of Dubuque were
present, two members of the Board
of Supervisors oY Dubuque County,
Iowa, of a total member°~ship of
three were present and four menr
begs of the City Council of Du-
buque, Iowa, of a total membership
of five were present.
The Board of Directors of the
Independent School i~ietrict of Du-
buque nominated Mr. Harry Han-
over as City Assessm• for the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, for a term of
four years, beginning January 1,~
1948, he being the only person cer-
tified by the examining board.
The City Council appointed Mr.
Murphy to cast their ballot for City
Assessor and directed him to cast
said ballot for Mr. Hanover.
The Board of Supervisors moved
ghat Mr. Harry Hanover be ap-
pointed City Assessor for a term of
four years beginning January 1,
1948. Seconded by the Board of Di-
rectors of the Independent School
District and, after due deliberatimt,
the Chairman put the question on
the motion and all of the bodies
present voted "Aye:' It was duly
of°dered that the resolution be
adopted. It was regularly moved
that the following budget sub•
witted by the newly elected City
Assessor for the year 1948 be
adapted:
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
FOR 1948.
Administration
1 Assessor ........$6,000.00
1 Deputy Assess-
or ...................... 4,000.00
2 Deputies .. ._.,.. $OOOAO
1 Deputy 3,000.00
$21,000.00
Office Personnel
1 Clerk and
Stenographer $2,400.00
Office Expense
Printing and Supplies:
$ 2,400.00
Tax Books .... ...$ 800.00
Lot Books .....,.. 125.00
Assessor's Ro11s 200.00
Homestead Tas Cr edit
Blanks .............. 125.00
Binding Assessme nt
Rolls .... ..,.,..._ 100.00
Telephone ..,.... 75 OD
Postage -........ 100.00
Auto Mileago .. 150.00
Miscellaneous .. 600 00
$ 2,275.0
Office Equipment
2 New Large Carrier
TYAewriters ...............
Filing. Cabinet ....,..__......
Cards and Indexes....,....,.
Plat Book Binders ....,....
1 Adding Machine _.........
1 Calculating Machine ..~
- $ 2,000.00
Board of Review
Five Members ..:.$1,680.00
Printing and.
Supplies ..,..... 26.00
Mileage ..... ...,.. 25.00
- $ 1,730.00
Board of
Examiners .....,$ 50.00
- $ 5D.00
Assessment Appeals
Expense•Pund $1,000,00
- $ 1,000.00
Old Age Survivorship
Insurance System
Tax ............... $ 234.00
--- $ 234.00
Grand Total ....................$30,689.00
Seconded and carried.
It was regularly moved that the
salaries of the City Assessor and
the BepuEy Assessors be fixed at
the amounts set forth in the bud-
get. Seconded and carried.
It was duly ordered that the
meeting adjourn.
ALOIS A. KAUFMANN,
Secretary.
Dubuque City Assessor
Examining Board,
Councihnau Wharton moved tlrat
the minutes of the joint meeting of
the Board of Directm's of the Inde-
pendent School District, Board of
Supervisors and City Gottncil for
the purpose oY appointing a City
Assessor be received and male a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Car7•ied by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Il~Ioffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
October 18, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor,
City Council and City P~Ianager,
Dubuque, .Iowa.
Gentlemen: On September 22,
1947, the City Council appointed a
condemnation committee for the
purpose of viewing properties and
submitting reports and recommen-
dations.
In accordance with the above, I
am atltaching herewith the recom-
mendations of the condemnation
committee with the request that
the necessary resolutions be passed
at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully suhmi~tted,
DONALD J. BANDY,
Building Inspector,
Councilman Thompson move d
that the commrmication of Building
Inspector Bandy be received and
made a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Vau Duelman. Car-
ried by the following ~/ate:
Y eas-Mayor -Inrphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thmnpsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
October 18, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The undersigned
committee heretofore appointed by
your honorable body to examine
the frame building in the rear of
625 Central Avenue located on the
south one-half of City Lot 246 and
owned by Anna Appel et al, and to
report our findings, beg leava to
submit the following report.
314 Regular Session, November 3rd, 197
We find that said buildings are in
a dangerous and unsafe condition
for the following reasons:
Due to lack of ordinary repair
and maintenance the buildings have
been allowed to deteriorate to such
an extent that repairs would be
practically impossible, the supports
are rotten, exterior covering is rot-
ten and parts missing and general
conditions are such that said build-
ings area menace io adjoining
properties.
The Condemnation Committee
unanimously recommends demoli-
tion,
Very truly yours,
JAMES A. GAUL,
FRED W.SCHROEDER.
FRED FIGHTER,
Condemnation Committee.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the recommendation of the
Condemnation Comnt~ttee ite ap-
proved and the City Solicitor in-
stn°ucted to prepare proper con-
demnation proceedings, Seconded
by Qouncilman Wharton. Carriad by
the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 153--47
Whereas, Anua Appel et al. are
the owners of:
The South '/z of City Lot 245 in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (625
Central Avenue) upon which is
situated aJtd located certain
buildiugs.
And Whereas, this Council has
heretofore appointed a condemna•
tiou committee of lh~~ee disinter-
ested persons Ito make a thorough
investigation of said buildings and
report their findings to the Coun-
cil, said committee to act in con-
junction with the Building
Illspeet0l'.
And Whereas, said committee
has made an investigation, and has
filed its report with this Cottncil
recommending that said buildings
be condemned and demolished as a
nuisance, said report being now ou
file in the office of the City Cleric;
Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
That the Building Inspector oY
the City of Dubuque oe, and he is
hereby directed to cause to be
served upon Anna Appel et al.,
owners of the above described real
estate, written notice informing
them they may appear before the
City Council of the City of Dubuque
at a meeting to be held at 7:30
P.M., on the 17th day of November,
1947, in the City Council Chamber
in the City Hall in the City of Du-
buque, and show cause, if any, why
said buildings should not be de•
Glared dangerous structures, a nuis•
ante and abated.
Passed, approved and adopted
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W, W. MOFFt1TT,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk,
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption oP the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the follo•,ving vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Conucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
October 18, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gent 1 e m e n: The undersigned
ootnmittee heretofore appointed by
your honorable body to examine a
large frame barn located iu the rear
of 15 Bluff Street, and a series of
sheds and garages and high board
fences, also to the rear and silo of
15 Bluff Street, located on lots
three and four of the subdivision of
lots two and two of three of City
Lot 598 and lot four being owned
by Nellie M. Clancy, and lot three
being owned by Marie and Nellie
Clancy, and to report our findings,
beg leave to submit the following
report.
We find that said barn, sheds,
garages and fences are in a dan~
gerous and unsafe condition for the
following reasons:
The large barn is in a dilapidated
condition due to lack of repair,
floors are rotten, siding is loose,
roof leaks and generally unkept.;
The garage and sheds are com-
posed of boards that are rotten,
Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 31S
buildiugs are unsupported by pro-
per footings allowing them to sag
and become generally out of shape.
The fence is a high board approx-~
imately seven feet high and is di-
lapidated. These buildings, barn,
sheds, garages and !sigh fence are
in a very unsanitary condition an
eyesore and a fire hazard to all
adjoining properties and dilapidated
beyond reasonable repair.
The Condemnation Committee
unanimously recommends demoli-
tion.
Very truly yours,
JAMES A. SAUL,
FRED W. SCHROEDER,
FRED FIGHTER,
Condemnation Conunittee.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the recommendation of the
Condeul'natimt Coinmiitee be ap-
proved and the City Solicitor in-
structed to prepare proper con-
demnation proceedings. Seconded
by Councilman: Van Duelman. Car-
ried by itlte following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Yeas-None.
Resolution No. 154-47
Whereas, Marie and Nellie Clau•
cy are the owners of: '
Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots
2 and 2 of 3 of City Lot 598, and
Nellie Clancy is the ~+wner of Lot
4 of the Subdivision of Lots 2 and
2 of 3 of City Lot 598 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa (15 Bluff
Street)
upon which is situated and located
certain buildings:
And, Whereas, this Council has
heretofm'e appointed a Condemna-
tion Committee of three disinter-
ested persons to make a thorough
investigation of said buildings and
report their findings to the Couu-
ci1, said committee i.o act in con-
junction with the Building In-
spector.
And, whereas, said committee
has made an investigatiot, and has
filed its report with this Council
recommending that said buildings
be condemned and demolished as a
nuisance, said report being now on
file in the office of the City Clerk;
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
That the Building Inspector of
the City of Dubuque be, and he is
hereby directed to cause to be
served upon Marie and Nellie Clan-
cy, owners of the above described
real estate, written notice inform•
ing them they may appear before
the City Council of the City of Du•
buque at a meeting to be held at
7:30 P. M., on the 17th day of No•
vember, 1947, in the Uity Council
Chamber in the City Hall in the
City of Dubuque, and show cause,
if any, why said buildings should
not be declared dangerous struc•
tunes, a nuisance and abated.
Passed, approved and adopted
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN.
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. 1140FFATT,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Moffatt m o v e d bhe
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Van. Duelman.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cottucil-
nten Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
ntau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
October 18, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gent 1 e m e n: The undersigned
committee heretofore appointed by
your honorable body to examine
the two-story building at 1334 Cen-
tral Avenue, locaetd on the N. 14r/z
feet of the south 2-5 of city Lot 444
and owned by Rose Hoeffiin et al.
and Lena Kleih, and to report our
findings, beg leave to submit the
following report;
We find that said building is in
a dangerous and unsafe condition
for the following reason:
The floors and roof are hanging
unsupported, the wiring is incom-
plete and not properly installed,
tine floor is sagging and the build-
ing is generally unsafe and danger-
ous to adjoining buildings due to
fire that damaged this building and
was never repaired.
This building is a definite fire
316 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947
hazard and menace to adjoining
properties.
The Cmidenrnation Committee
wranimously recommends demoli-
tion.
Very truly yom~s,
JAMES A. SAUL,
FRED W,SCHROEDER,
FRED FIGHTER,
Condemnation Committee.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the recommendation of the
Condemnation Committee be ap-
proved sold the City Solicitor in-
structed to prepare the proper con-
demnation proceedings. Seconded
by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
cause, if any, why said building
should not be declared a dangerous
structm~e, a nuisance and abated.
Passed, approved and adopted
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELM_AN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen,
Attest: J. J. RHEA,
City Clerk.
Councihnan Thompson move d
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duel-
man. Carried by the fo'~lowing vote:
Yeas-Nlayor Mm~phy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsmr, Van Duel-
man; Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 155.47
Whereas, Rose Hoeifii~r et aL and
Lena I{loth are the owners of:
The North 14/2 feet of the South
2-5 of City Lot 444 iu the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, ;1334 Central
Avenue)
upon which is situated a,nd located
one certain building:
And Whereas, this Council has
heretofore appointed a condenma-
tion committee of ~hree disinter-
ested persons to make a~ thorough
investigation of said building and
report their findings to the Council,
said commitee to act in conjunction
withthe Building Inspector.
And, Whereas, said commttee
has made au investigation and has
filed its report with this Couueil
reommendiug that said building be
condemned and demolished as a
nuisance, said report being now on
file in the office of tho City Clerk;
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
fihat the BuIlding Inspector of
the City of Dubuque be, and he is
hereby directed ~to cause to be
served upon Rose HbefBin et al.
and Leua Kleih, owners o£ the
above described real ostate, written
notice informing them they may
appear before the City Council of
the City of Dubuque at a mooting
to beheld at 7:30 P, M., on the 17th
day of November, 1947, in the City
Council Chamber in the City Hal]
in the City of Dubuque, and show
October 18, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The undersigned
committee heretofore appointed by
your honm'able body to examine
the two-story frame shed directly
to the rear of 634 Rhomberg Ave-
nue and located on Lot 23 and 24
o£ High ,Street Sub and owned by
Antoinette M. Scharf, and to re-
port our findings, beg leave to sub-
mit the following report.
We find that said building is in
a dangerous and unsafe condition
for the following reasons:
The sills and supports sae com-
pletely rotten and have allowed the.
building to sag approximately
twelve inches out of plumb. Boards
are missing and loose, the struc-
ture has been allowed to deterior
ate due to lack of ordinary main-
tenance and repair. This shed is a
definite fire hazard and menace
to .adjoining properties.
The Condemuatimr Committee
unaminously reconrmeuds demoli-
tion.
Very truly yours,
JAMES A. SAUL,
FRED W.SCHROEDER,
FRED FIGHTER
Condemnation Commmittee
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of the Con-
demnation Committee be approved
and the City Solicitor instructed to
prepare proper condemnation pro-
Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 ;317
ceedings. Seconded by Gouucilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffa±t, Thompson, Vat Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 156.47
Whereas, Antoinette M. Scharle
is the owner of:
Lots 23 and 24 of High Street
Sub in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(534 Rhomberg Avenue) upon
which is situated and located one
certain building':
And, Whereas, this Council has
heretofore appainterl a condemna-
tion committee of three disinterest-
ed persons to make a thorough ~in-
vestigation of said banding sand re•
port their Minding I,o the Council,
said committee to act in conjunc-
tion with the Building Inspector.
And, Whereas, said Committee
has made ~au investigation, and has
filed its report with this Council
reconmrending ±hat said building
he condemned and demolished as a
nuisance, said report being now on
file in the office of the City Clerk;
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cit of the City oY Dubuque:
That the Building Inspector of
the City of Dubuque be, and l~te is
hereby directed to cause to be
served upon Antoinette M.
Scharle, ~own•er of the above de-
scribed real estate, written notice
informing her she may appear be-
fogs the City Council oY the City
of Dubuque at a. meeting to be held
at 7:30 p,rn. on the 17th day of
November, 1947, in the City Council
Chamber in the City Hall in the
City of Dubuque, and show cause,
if any, why said building should
not be declared a dangerous struc-
ture,~a nuisance and abated.
Passed, approved and adopted
this 3rd day ~of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Dlayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, W, THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFI~'ATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councihnan Van Duelman moved
, the adoptimr of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car-
ried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Naylor Murphy, Courgeil-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, 1Vharton.
Nays-None.
November 3, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: We are attaching
hereto application for Class "E"
Beer Permit from John ~~and Helzn
Glynn to operate at 659 Central
Avenue.
This is troadvise that an inspec-
tion has been made of this building
by the Building, Plumbing and
Electrical Inspectors, the Fire
Chief and the Assistant State Fire
Marshall, Mr. Lubberden, and it
was found that this building does
not comply with the State Fire
Regulations in regard to fire es-
capes. Therefore, an official order
to construct and place a fire es-
cape on this building has been
served on Leo Dieirer, owner of
said building. A time limit 'of sixty
(60) days had be~ou given bo com-
plete this installation. On October
30, 1947 an order was placed with
E. J. Vogg~enthaler Company to
construct a fire escape on this
building, and a copy of contract
for above work is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD J. BANDY,
Building Inspector
Gouucilman Wharton moved that
the communication of Building In-
spector Bandy be received and
made a matter of record. Second-
ed by Councihnan Van Duelman.
Carried bg the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wh~arbon.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 157.47
Whereas, applicattou for Class
"B" Beer Permit has beau sah-
mitted to this Council for approval
and the same has been examined:
Now, Th~erefm~e,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
following applicatimr be granted
and the license is bo be issued upon
the compliance with the terms of
the ordinances of ti~is City.
3~8 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 Regular Session, November 3rd, 194" 319
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
John Glynn and Helen Glynn,
659 Central Avenue
Passed, adopted and approved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEC, R, MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THONIPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MDFFATT
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the a.d~option of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councihnau Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm'phy, Couucil-
inen Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 158-47
Whereas, heretofore application
for Class' "B" Bear Permit was
filed by the within named appli-
cants and it has received the ap-
provzl of this Council; and
Whereas, the premises to be oa
cupied by such applicants have
been inspected and found bo com-
ply with the ordinances of this
City and they have filed a proper
bond:
Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Manager be and he is hereby di
rcted to issue to the following
named applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
John Glynn and Helen Glynn,
659 Central Avenue
Be It Further Resolved that the
bond filed by such applicants be
and the same is hereby approved,
Passed, adopted and apptoved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEC. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOilIPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MCFFATT,
Gouncilmeu
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson,
Carried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm-phy, G'ouncil-
tnen Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Whartion.
Nays-None,
Resolution No. 159.47
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that
the following, ha•~ing~ complied with
the provisions of law relating to
the sale bf cigarettes within the
City of Dubuque, be granted a per-
mit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
Papers within said City and the
Manager is directed bo issue such
permit on behalf of said City.
Name Address
Henry L. Dress, 731 Rhomberg
Avenue.
George Deyoe, 469 Main Street.
Tom J. Hickey and John J. Hick-
ey, 55 Locust Street.
Louis O'Meara, 1655 Delhi Street
Sidney J. Tyrrell tnd Eugenia P.
Tyre11, 1564 Centel Avenue.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
be ~apptmved.
Passed, adopted and. approved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEC, R, MURPHY,
' Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, W. THCMPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MCFFATT,
Councihnen
Attest: J. J. SHEA:
City Clerk
Councilman 'phonlpson moved
the adoption oY the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Dttel-
man. Carried by the following vote:
Y~.t^as-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van DueI-
man, W1uarGou.
Nays-None.
Resalutlion No. 160.47
Whereas, ~apPlications fm• Beer
Permits have been submitted 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 Yol-
lowing applications be granted and
the licenses are to Ale issued upon
the compliance with the terms of
the ordinances of this City.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Mrs. Rosemary Hird, 2220 Uni-
versity Avenue.
George Deyoe, 469 Main Street.
Ray Nicks, 521 East 22nd Street.
Joseph Beecher and Eldon Reit-
er, 2399 White Street.
Arthur F. Herber and Theresa
Herber, 2319 Prince Street.
Alfred E, Hedley and Lillian
Hedley, 579 Eighth Avenue.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FGR PRI-
VATE CLUB
American Veterans of World
War II, Dubuque Post No. 3, 429
Main Street.
North End Choral Club, 2774•
2776 Jackson Street.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Peter J. Apel, 265 West First
Street.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. 16IURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THCMPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. NIOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Dnelm~an moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Nlayor Murphy, Gouucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Whartron.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 161.47
Whereas, heretofore applications
for Beer Permits were filed by the
within named applicants and they
have received the approval of this
Council; and
Whereas, the Premises to be oc-
cupied by such applicants have
been inspected and found to com-
ply with the ordinances of this
City and thAy have filed a proper
bond:
Now, Thetefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Manager be and he is hereby di-
rected to issue to the following
named applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Mrs. Rosemary Hird, 2220 Uni-
versity Avenue.
George Deyoe, 469 Nlain Street.
Ray Nicks, 621 East 22nd Street.
Joseph Beecher and Eldon Reit-
er, 2399 White Streei.
Arthur F. Herlter and Theresa
Herber, 2319 Prince Street,
Alfred E. Hedley and Lillian
Hedley, 579 Eighth Avenue.
Tom J. Hickey and Jahn J. Hick-
ey, b5 Locust Street.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FCR
PRIVATE CLUB
American Veterans of World
War II, Dubuque Post No. 3, 429
Main Street.
North End Choral Glub, 2774-2776
Jackson Streot.
Hiawatha Club, 576 Central Av-
enue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Peter J. Apel, 265 West First
Street.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed by such applicants be
and the same are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
11Iayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F.W. THCMPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MCFFATT,
Comtcilmeu
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clark
Councihuan Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Second-
ed by Councilman Thompson, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor illnrphy, C~ouncil•
loon Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 162.47
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Whereas, the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, has received bids for the con-
structing, furtiishing, delivering and
testing of a gasoline or diesel
driven generating trait or units
complete for the existing Eagle
Point Pumping Station, and
Whereas, tle bid of CLimag En-
gineering Company of Clinton,
320 Regular Session, November 3rd, 1947 Reg~tilar Session, November 3rd, 1947 321
Iowa, is the lowest and best bid
submitted by any responsible bid-
der.
Now Therefiore Be It Resolved
by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, that the Contract
for the Constructing, Furnishing,
Delivering and Testing of a gaso-
line driven generating unit, in the
amount of $18,608.00 he awarded to
the Climax Engineering Company
of Clinton, Iowa:
Resolved however, that this
award shall not be effective until
the Climax Engineering Company
shall have been notified fn writing
by the City Manager of such award.
Be It Resolved That this resolu-
tion being deemed urgent and of
hnmediate necessity become effec-
tive fi°om avd after its final pas-
sage and adoption by the City Coun-
cil.
The above resolution was intro-
duced, passed and m•dered placed
on file with the City Clerk this 3rd
day of November, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHI,
ltlayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMYSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W, W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
At"test: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
to be conveyed was nat correctly
described in the resolution and the
quit. claim deed. Now Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Gity Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
that the Mayor and Clerk of said
city be and they are hereby author-
ized to execute a. quit claim deed
of Lot 1 of Lot 19 and Lot 1 of
Lot 20 of Mill's West Dubuque and
Lot 1 of Lot 225 of Woodlawn Park
Addition to W. J. McFarlane on
condition that W. J. McFarlane
deed to the city the parcels here-
tofore conveyed in error.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY,
-~Iayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. ~V. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W, ~V. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Thompson moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec•
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Garried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
amount of $15,146.00 be awarded
to Barton-Stephens Rc Company and
that the Conti°act hereto attached
is approved and made a part here-
of, and the Mayor and Clerk be,
and they are hereby author°ized and
directed to execute the same ou
behalf of the City of Dubuque,, Icwa.
Be It Further Resolved That this
Resolution being deemed urgent
and of immediate necessity, be•
come effective from and :after its
final passage and adoption by the
City Council,
Approved and ulaced on file for
public inspection for one week
from November 3, 1947.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the resolution be approved
and placed on file with the City
Clerk for public inspection for at
least one week before its final
adoption. Seconded by Councihn~an
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Naya-None,
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Moffatt, Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Councilman Thompson moved
that the resolution be approved and
placed on file with tha City Clerk
for public inspection for at least
one week before its final adoption.
Sconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vots:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 163.47
Whereas, on November 25, 1946
the City Council of the City oY Du-
buque, Iowa adopted Resolution
No. 176-46 authorizing the sale and
conveyance ~of Lot19 and Lot 1 oP
Lot l oP Lot 20 of Mill's West Du-
buque and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 225
of Woodlawn Park :~dditiou to W,
J. McFarlane fm' the sum of One
Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars,
reserving to the city an easement
for the existing sanitary sewer°,
and
Whereas, the property intended
Resolution No. 164.47
Whereas, the City •of Dubuque,
pursuant to ~an advertisement for
bids mi the furnishing of fire ap-
paratus, did ou the 13th day of
October, 1947, at ten o'clock A.M.
at the City Clerk's office in the
City Hall, Dubuque, Iotiva, receive
bids for the furnishi'hg of one 1000
gallon triple combination fire en-
gine Pumper which said bids were
taken under advisement by the
City Council, and
Whereas, the proposals have
been compared and examined and
this Council has determined that
the mast favorable proposal- was
submitted by Bari:on-Stephens &
Company,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved
by the City C~ouucil oY the City of
Dubuque, Io}va-:
That the contract forfurnishing
of oue 1000 gallon triple combiila•
tiara fire engine pumper in the
Couueihuaii Van Duelman moved
that warrants in the amount of
$20.00 each be ordered drawn in
favor of James A. Saul, Fred W.
Schroeder and Frail Fichter for
services rendered as members of
the Condemnation Committe. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couneil-
men Moffatt, Thonrpaon, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Conncilnrau Thompson moved
that the City Manager be iaistruct-
ed to aoimnunicate with the Iowa
State Highway Coimnissi~on calliug~
their attention to the increased
traffic at the New High Bridge and
also to the traffic condition on Lo-
cust Street, Seconded by Council-
man Wharton. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councif-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duei-
man, tVharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Cotmeilnran Wharton moved bo ad-
J. J. Shea,
City Clerk,
Approved ........................................1948
Adopted ..........................................1948
I
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Councilmen : ......................................
City Clerk.
®teeat : ...............................................
322 Special Session, November 10th, 197
n
i
jll~l),;l '~ ~ ~ -~,1
(Official)
Special Session, November 10th,
1947.
Council met at 9:45 p.ln.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
m~an, Wharton. City Manager
Rhomberg'.
Meeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Thompson sand Wharton,
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had
beau duly made and that this meet-
ing is called for the purpose of
considering Ordinance Nn. 30-47.
Au Ordinance amending "Gediuauce
No. 7-47 befog au Ordinance relit
ing' to traffic and regulating the
use of public streets, prescribing
regulations relative to the parking
of vehicles, providing Yor the pur-
chase, central, supervisimi and con-
ttbl of the rise of parking meters,
etc." by extending' the parking me-
ter zones and providing regulations
for the use thereof and acting on
any other business as may properly
come before a regular meeting of
the City Collllelh
Councilman Whariou moved that
S. J. ICiutzinger act as Clerk Pro
Tein ~of the Council meeting. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Ps~as-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tlnouipson, Van Due1-
man, ~1'Irartou.
Nays-None.
Odrinance No, 30-47
An Ordinance amending "Ordin-
ance No, 7-47 being a~n Ordinance
relating to traffic and regulating
the use of public streets, prescrib-
ing regalatiolts relative t^o the park-
ing' of vehicles, provfding for the
purchase, rental, supervision and
control of the use of parking
meters, etc.", by extending the
parking meter zones and providing
i~sgulations for 'the use thereof, pre-
sented and read.
Couucflma~n Vau Dnelman moved
that the reading just had be con-
sidered the first reading of the
ordinance. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
I'Ote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vaq Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-No1t~e.
Councilman Van t~nehnan moved
that the rules be suspended f'equfr-
ing an orclfnance to be read three
separa-te days. Seconded by Coun~
Gilman Moffatt. Carried by the foi-
lOwlllg Vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
Insn Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Van Dnelman moved
that the ordinance be placed on file
with the City Clerk for public iu-
spection for at least one week be-
fore its final adoption. Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duei-
man, Whal'ten,
Nays-None.
Ordinanco No. 29.47
An Ordinanco ameucliug' and
chang'ing' the Zoning Map of the
Oily of Dubuque as provided by
Ordinance No. ~3-34, designated
"Zoning Ordinance of tlts City .of
Dubtique'' so as to extend the pres-
ent Light Industrial District at the
northwest corner of Lat 3 of Ran-
dall's Sub, No. 2, thence southerly
along the easterly line of Southern
Avenue to the :ntersectfou of the
easterly line of Southern Avenno
and the southwesterly line of Lot
1 of 2 of 3 of Mineral Lot 37; thence
southerly along the westerly line
of Lot 1 of 2 of 3 of Mineral Lot
37 to the point of fntersectimr
with the northwesterly lice of the
Dubuque Cascade Poad; thence
northeasterly along the uorthwest-
erly line of the Dubnqu•e Cascade
Road. to Che present Light Indus•
trial District fr- Lot 1 of 2 ~of Ran-
dall's Sub. No. 3, said ordina~uce
having been passed upon first read-
ing on November 3rd, 1947 ~aud
ordered placed on file with the
City Clerk for public inspection
for at least one week befm~e its
final adoption, was presented for
final adoption.
ORDINANCE No, 29.47.
An Ordinance amending and chang-
ing the Zoning Map of the City of
Dubuque as provided by Ordinance
No. 3-34, desigeated "Zoning Ordi-
nance of the City of Dubuque" so as
Special Session, November 10th, 19.7 S23
to extend the present Light Industrial
District at the northwest cm-ner of
Lot 3 of P,andal]'s Sub. No. 2, thence
southerly along the easterly line of
Southern Avenue to the intersection
of the easterly line of Southern Ave-
nue and the southwesterly line of Lot
1 of 2 of 3 of Mineral Lot 37; thence
southerly along the westerly line of
Lot L of 2 of 3 of mineral Lot '3
to the point of ir-tersectio^ with
the ^orthwesterlp line of the Du-
buque Cascade Road; tbeuce north-
easterly along the northwesterly line
of the Dubuque Cascade Road to the
present Light Industrial District in
Lot 1 of 2 of Randal]'s Sub. No. 2.
1~'hereas, the matter of rezoning as
above stated was submitted to the
Dubuque Planning and Zmuing' Cnn-
mission and said Connuission has filed
its Report recommending such
change.
And, whereas, notice of a hearing
on the proposed change was published
as provided 6y la5v
And, whereas, no objections were
filed or made thereto
NO~V, THEREFOP.E, BE IT OR-
DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OP THE CITY OF DUBUQUE;
Sec. 1. That the Zouing~ Map and
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Du-
buque, be, and the same is hereby
amended and changed as follows;
"to ettend the present Light In-
dnstrial District at the rim-thweet
corner oY Lot 3 of Randall's Sub. No.
2, thence southerly along the easter-
ly hue of Southern Avenue to the in-
tersection of the easterly tine of
Southern Ave~uue ar.d the southwest-
erly line of Lot I of 2 of 3 of -Iineral
Lot 37; thence southerly along the
westerly line of Lot 1 of 2 of 3 of
Mineral lot 37 to the point of inter-
section with the northwesterly line of
the Dubuque Cascade Road; thence
northeasterly along the northwester-
ly line of the Dubuque Cascade Road
to the present Light Industrial Dis-
trict in Lot 1 of 2 of Randall's Sub.
No. 2.
Sec. 'L. This ordinance shall be in
force and effect ten days firom and
after its final passage, adoption and
publication as by law providing.
Passed upon first reading Novem-
ber 3rd, 1947.
Passed, adopted and approved upon
final reading November 10th, 1947.
GEO R. D'IURPHY,
D~Iayor
FRAN VAN DUELNIAN
P. IV. THOMPSON
ALBERT 11rHARTON
fir. W. IlIOFFATT
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper ti~is 13th day
of November, 1947.
J. J. SHEA, City Clerk
Couucihna,n Thompsml moved Che
adoption of the ordinance. Soooud•
ed by Councilmau'~Vha~rton. Carried
by the followurg rote:
Y(e~as-1Vlaym~ Mm°phy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tluolnuson, Van Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-1Voue.
Conlmunieation of the Residents
of ];lull Street beiween 6th Street
a~ud Eighth Avenue stating that
they have decided to send thts let-
ter to the City Council as a med-
ium of ploading~ their case fn re-
gard to the placing of parlring
meters on Bluff Street, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be received ~a~nd
Piled. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
iug' vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Due1-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Thomas E, Nacos re-
qu~esting a refund in the amount of
X50.00 mi .the unexpired portion of
his Cigarette Permit No. 205 as
he has disomitinued business on
October 22, 1947, presented and
read.
Couucilma~u Moffatt moved that
the request be~ granted and the
City Auditor instrues.ed to draw a
warrant in the amount of X50.00
ur favor Hof Thomas E. N~acos to
cover the amount of refund grant-
ed on the unexpired portion of his
Cigarette Permit No. 205. Seconded
by Councilman 'phompson. Carried
by the following' gate:
Yeas-Rlayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Dnel-
lllall, Whal'toll.
Nays-None.
Petition of Harvey L, Spielman
requesting a refund in the amount
of $100.00 ou the unexpired por-
tion of his Clans `'B" Beer Permit
No. 63 as he has discontinued busi-
ness on November 8, 1947, present
ed and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the request be granted and
the City Auditor ~structed io draw
a warrant in the amount of $100.D0
in favor of Harvey L. Spielman
to cover the amount of refund
granted on the unexpired portion
of his Class 'B" Beer Permit No.
68. Seconded by Conncihlran Whir
ton, Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tirompsou, Van Dnel-
man, W1?artou.
Nays-Noce.
Conununicatimi .of Laramore and
Douglass, Inc. enatosiug tlvo copies
oY their report covering the sched-
ttle of rates proposed by the ICey
City Gas Company, presented and
read.
324 Special Session, November 10th, 194?
Comicilman Wharton moved that
the communication and copies of
reports be referred to the City
Council for consideration, Second-
ed by Couueilmaat Van Duehnau.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-114ayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thotnpsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of Laramore and'
Douglass, Inc. submitting copies of
a statement showing the probable
revenue which the rates proposed
by The Key City Gas Company ,on
August 4 and modified on Novem•
ben 4 should bring, presented and
read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication and copfes of
statement be referred to the City
Council for consideration. Second-
ed by Councilman Vau Duelman.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas~Mayot° iUIurphy, Council•
men Moff~a-tt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Couununication of The Key City
Gas Company submitting for Coun-
cil approval the enclosed gas rates
schedules to become effective on
mater readings beginning- Decem-
ber 1, 1947, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the cotmnuuication and schedules
be referred to the City Council fm'
consideration. Seconded by Couu•
cilm~an Van Duelman. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-lf~ayor iVlurphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
In the matter of the ap-
proval of the selection
and appointment of a-
City Assessor for the
City of Dubuque, Du-
buque County, Iowa.
ORDER
Whereas, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, County of Du-
buque, Iowa, did by ordinance
elect to provide for the selection
and appointment of a city assessor,
under the provisions of Chapter
405 Code of Iowa, 1946, as amended
by 2,40 Acts 52nd General Assemb-
ly, and
Vrltereas, pnrsuattt to the provi~
sinus of Chapter 400, as amended,
and the ordinance adopted by said
city, an Examining Board was ap-
pointed, and
Whereas, sa-id Board conducted
aai examination pursuant to law
and from the eligible candidates
Harry Hanover was selected in the
mamier required by lam as the
City Assessor of the City of Du-
buque, County of Dubuque, Iowa,
and
Whereas, tho said assessor go ap-
pointed meets with the approval
of the State Tax Commission.
Now, Therefore, it is ordered by
the State Tax Contmissimi of Iowa
that Harry Hanover be and he -is
hereby approved as city assossor
of the city of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dated at Des Moines, Iowa this
3rd day of November, 1947.
STATE TAY COMMISSION
Signed-George E, Gi11,
Chairman
Signed-H. A, Grantham,
Vice Chairman
Signed-D. L. Murrow
Member
Councilman Thompson moved
that the Order of the State Tax
Commission in the matter of the
approval of the selection and ap-
pointment of a City Assessor for
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, be received and made
a matter of record, Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor 3lm~pthy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None,
November 7, 1947
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: With reference ho
the claim of Clarence R. Saudt°y
submitted to me for my investiga-
tion it appears .that ~ou or abort
114arch 9, 1947, about 11:00 o'clock
p.m. NTr. Sandry and his wife were
walking north on -Iain Street and
on the corner of Sixth and Main
Hoar the- Hal Judge Store there
was some ice mt the sidewalk near
th curb and on the crossing', that
tvlten she stepped front the side-
walk to the crossing she fell and
broke her leg causing her to be
confined to the hospital at which
place she was required to receive
surgical care and hospitalisation.
That the actual espouses incurred
by her because of said fall includ-
Special Session, November 10th, 1947 325
ing that for nurse amounted to
$403.26. That after conversations
with her and her husband, they
have agreed to accept $200.00 in
full payment of any and all claims
they have against the City.
I recommend that their claim be
allowed in the suet of $200.00 and
that a warrant be issued payable
to Clarence R. Sandry and Cath-
erine Sandry and delivered upon
delivery to the City of a release
properly executed by them.
Yours truly,
JOHN J, KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of City Solici-
tor Kintzinger be approved and
the City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $200.00
in favor of Clarence R. Sandry
and Catherine Sandry, as settle-
ment in full of the claim, and that
said warrant be delivered upon re-
ceipt by the City of Dubuque of a
properly executed release. Second•
ed by Couucihuan Thompson. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couucil-
rneu Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 162.47
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Whereas, the City of Dubuquo,
Iowa, has received bids far the
constructing, Furnishing, Deliver-
ing and Testing of a gasoline or
diesel driven generating unit or
ntlits complete for tho existing
Eagle Point Pumping Stati~ou and
Whereas, the bid of Climax En-
gineering Company of Clinton,
Iowa, is the lowest and best bid
submitted by any responsible bid-
der.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved
by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, that the Contract
for the Constructing, Furnishing,
Delivering and Testing of a gaso-
line driven generating unit, iv the
amount of $18,609A0 be awarded to
the Climax Engineering Company
of Clinton, Iowa:
Resolved however, that this
award shall not bo effective until
the Climax Engineering Company
shall have been notified in writing
by the City Manager oY such award.
Be It Resolved That this resolu-
tion being deemed urgent and of
immediate necessity become effec-
tive from and after its final pas-
sage and adoption by the City
Council.
The above resolution .was in-
troduced,passed and ordered placed
on file with the City Clerk this
3rd day of November, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W, i4I0FFATT,
Councilman
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerlc
RECORD OF FINAL ADOPTION
The foregoing resolution was
fht~ally passed and adopted, as pro-
posed by the City Council this 10th
day of November, 1947.
GEO. R, 1tiNTRPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT lVHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerlc
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Moffatt, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayan Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 164.47
Whereas, the City of Dubuque,
pursuant to an achrertisemeut for
bids on the furnishing of fire ~ap-
paratus, did on the 13th day of
October, 1947, at ten o'clock a,m.
at the City Clerk's office in the
City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa, receive
bids for the ftu°stishing of one 1000
g~~allon triple combination fire en-
g~ine pumper, which said bids were
taken under advisement by the
City Council, and
Whereas, the pt^oposals have been
compared and examined .and this
Council has determined that the
mast favorable proposal was sub-
mitted any Barton-Stephens & Com-
pany,
Naw, Therefore, B~e It resolved
by the City Conned of the City of
Dubttqtte, Iowa;
That the contract for the furn-
ishing of one 1000 gallon triple cmn-
binatfon fire eng~iite pmnper in the
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326 Special Session, November 10th, 1947
amount of $16,140.00 be awarded
to Barton-Stephens & Company
and that the contract hereto at-
tached is appnoved and made a
part hereof, and the Mayor and
Clerk be, and they are hereby au-
thorized and directed to execute
the same on behalf of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa,
Be It Furfher Resolved That this
Resolution being deemed urgent
and of iuuuediate necessity, be•
come effective from and after its
final passage and adoption by the
City Council.
Approved sand Placed ou file for
public inspection for one week
frmn November 3, 1947.
Passed, adopted ~aud appnoved
this 10th day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, tiV, THGMPSON,
ALBERT bUHARTCN,
W. W. MCFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelmau moved
the adoptimt of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Maym' Murphy, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cs~uncil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Uau Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Couttcihnau Vatr Dnehnatt moved
to udjourn. Seconded by Couucil-
mau Thompson. Carried by the fol•
lowing vote:
Yie~as-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
.man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Approved ......... .................:..........1948
.Adopted .._ .... .................................1948
Special Session, November 17th, 1947 327
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Special Sessimi, November 17th,
1942
Council tn~et at 7:30 p.m.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Goun-
cihnen Moffatt, Thompson, Van
Duelmau, Wharton, City 114anager
Rhontberg.
Meeting called by order ~of Couu-
cilmen Wharton and Thompson.
Mayor Murphy i~e~ad the call and
stated that service thereof had
been duly made and that this meet-
ing is called for the purpose of
acting upon condemnation notices
and any other business as may
properly come before a regular
meeting of the City Oouucil.
NOTICE OF CCNDEMNATICN
PRGCEEDIi1TGS
T•o: iVIarie ~aud Nellie Clancy:
Pursu~aut to the direet.ions of the
City Council of the Qity of Du-
buque, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Council at a
meeting to be held by it in the
Council Chamber in the City Hall
at 7:8D p.m. on -4~onday Novem-
ber 17th, 1947 and show cause why
certahr buildings owned by you and
located at 15 Bluff Street on Lot
3 of the subdivision of Lots 2 and
2 of 3 of City Lot 59S and Lot 4 of
the subdivision of Lots 2 and 2 of
buque, Iowa, shall not be declared
a nuisance and abated as provided
by the Ordinance of tho City of Du•
buque. You are further notified that
~a11 prior proceed~nigs pursuant to
tivlrich this notice is given are on
file in the office of the City Clerk
}vhene they are open for public
inspection and fall information.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 6th
day of November, 1947.
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
By honald J. Bandy
Building Inspector
State of Iowa j „s
County of Dubuque f"
This is to certify that I, served a
copy of the above notice upon
Marie and Nellie Clancy this 5th
day of November, 1947.
DCNAhD J. BANDY,
Burlcliug Inspector
Subscribed acid sworn before the
Geraldine L, Demkier, a Notary
Public in and for Dubuque County,
State of Iowa, on~ this 6th day of
November, 1947.
GERALDINE L, DEMKIER
Notary Public in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa
Council Thompson moved that
tlre~ retm•tt of Ser~toe of Building
Inspector Bandy he received ~a-nd
made a matter of record. Second-
ed by Councilman Van Duelnran.
Carried by the following 5rote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Resolution No, 168.47
Whereas, them was filed with the
City Coruicil of the City oY Du-
buque, Iowa a report dated August
30, 1947, signed by the Fire Chtef,
Btilding Inspector, Plumbing In•
spector acrd Representatives of the
Health Department, setting forth,
among other things, that certain
buildings on:
Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots
2 and 2 of 3 of City Lot 59S and
Lot 4 of the Subdivision of Lots
2 and 2 of 3 of City Lot 598 (1b
Bluff Street) in the City of Du-
buque, Iowa, are in a dangerous
condition said a tnenatse to adjoin-
ing property.
And, Whereas, thereafter, a com-
mittee of three tines appointed as
by Sec. b44 of the Building- Code
of the City of Dubuque provided,
to make a. thorough investig~atiou
~ot said building's and report as to
the condition of said buildings to
the City Council.
And, Whereas, said committee
filed its report with tlfls Council,
dated. October 18, 1947, stating,
among other things, that said build-
ings are a fire hazard, menace to
adjoining pt~operty Ind reconunend•
ed their demolition,
Aud, Whereas, this Council by
Resolution 16487, caused and di-
rected the Building Commissioner
of tlte~ City of Dubuque to have no-
tice served. upon Marie and Nellie
Clancy, the -owners of the buildings
on the premises above described,
informing them that they might ap-
pear before the City Council on
November 17, 1947, at 7:30 p.m.
and show cause, zY any, why said
building should not be declared a
dangerous structure, a nuisance
and abated,
And, Whereas, said notice has
been duly served as so pt~ovided;
said notice, together with proof
328 Special Session, November 17th, 1947
thereof, being now on file in the
office of the City Clerk,
Now,
Be It Resolved by the City Ccun-
ci1 of the City of Dubuque:
After a full and `air eonsidera-
ti~on of this matter, said Council
finds that buildings located on:
Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots 2
and 2 of 3 of City Lot 598 and Lot
4 of the Subdivision of Lots 2 and
2 of 3 of City 59S (15 Bluff Street)
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be,
and the same is hereby declarod
to be a nuisance and it is ordered
that the said buildings be abated
and taken down on nor before the
1st day of February, 1948.
Be It Further Resolved, that the
Building Commissioner be, and he
is hereby directed to servo upon
Marie and Nellie Clancy a written
notice requiring said nuisance to be
abated and taken down on or be-
fore the 1st day of February, 1948,
attaching to said Notice a copy of
this Resolution.
Passed, ~a~dopted and ~~approved
this 17th day of November, 1947.
GEO. R, MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOiVIPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFPATT,
Councilmen
Attost: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehlraai moved
the adoption of the resohrtion, Se~-
onded by Councihuan Motfatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor 1VIurphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vaal Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS
T: Rose Hoefflin et a1 and Lena
Ifleih:
Pm°suant to the directions of the
City Cotnlcil of the City of Du-
buque, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Cfouncil at a.
meeting tc be held by it in the
Council Chamber in the City Ha11
at 7:30 p.lu. November 17, 1947,
and show cause why certain build-
ings owned by you and located at
i334 Ceutra~l Avenue ~on the north
14uz feet of the south. 2/5 of City
Lot 444 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa shall not be declared a nuis-
ance and abated as provided by the
Ordinance of the City of Dubuque.
Yoti are fw•ther notified that all
prior proceedings Put°suant to
which this notice is given are on
file in the office of the City Clerk,
where they are open for public in-
epection and full 4uformatiou.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 5th
day of November, 1941.
CITY OF DUBIIQIIE,
By Donald J. Bandy
Building Inspector
State of Iowa
County of Dubuque) ss
This is to certify that I served
a. copy of the above notice upon
Ros~o Hoefflin, Lena Kleih, Rose
Childers, Mrs. Geo. Bi~asi, Elissa
McCrill this 6th clay of November,
1947.
DONALD J. BANDY
Building Inspector
Subscribed and sworn before me
Geraldine L. Deulkier, a Notary
Public in and far Dubuque County,
State of Iowa, on this 6th day of
November, 1947.
GERALDINE L. DEMI~IER,
Notary Public in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa
Councihnan Moffatt moved that
the return of service of Building
Inspector Bandy be received and
made ~a matter of record, Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Ya~as-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tlrompsou, Van Duel-
nlan, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 166.47
idthereas, there was filed with
the City Council of the City of Du-
buque, Iowa a report dated August
00, 1947, aig~ned by 1.he Fire Chief,.
Building Inspector, ~iumbing In-
spector ant Representatives of the
Health Department setting forth,
among other things, that a. certain
bulldmg Oll:
The North 141/2 feet of the South
2/5 of City Lot 444 0334 Central
Ave.) fn the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
was iu a dagg~erous condition and
a menace to ad,joiniug property.
And, Whereas, thereafter, a com-
mittee of three was appointed as by
Ssc. 544 of the Building Code of
the City of Dubuque provided, to
rnalce a thorough investigation of
Special Session, November 17th, 1947 329
said building and report as to the
condition of said building to the
City Gouncil,
And, Whereas, said Committee
filed its report with this Counctl,
dated October 18, 1947, stating,
among other things that said build-
ing is a fire hazard, menace to ad-
joining~ property and reconmiended
1tS demol1t10ll,
And, Whereas, this Couueil, by
Resolution 155-47, caused and di-
rected the Building- Commissioner
of the City of Dubuque to have
notice served upon Rose Hoefflin
et. al. ~aud Lena. Kleih the owners
of the building on the premises
above described, informing them
that they might appeal- before the
City Council on November 17, 1947,
at 7:30 p.m. and show cause, if any,
why said building should not be
declared a dangerous structure, a
nuisance and abated.
And, Whet+eas, said notice has
been duly served as so provided;
said notice, together with proof
thereof, being novr ~on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Now,
Be. It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque:.
After a full and fair considera-
tion of this hatter, said Council
finds drat a building located on:
The North 141/2 feet of the South
2/5 of City Lot 444 (1334 Central
Avenue) in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, be, and the sake is hereby
declared to be a nuisance and it is
ordered that the said building- be
abated .and taken down cn or befm~~e
the 1st day of July, 1943,
Be It Further Resolved, that the
Building' Commissioner be, and he
is hereby directed to serve upon
Rase Hoefflin et. ah and Lena
Kleih a written nonce legttiring
said nuisance tm be abated and taken
down on ~or before the 1st day of
July, 1943, attaching to said Notice,
a- copy oY this Resohtion.
Passed,adopted and approved
this 17th day of ATOVember, 1947.
GEO, R, 11IURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMP90N,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. ~IOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Thompson moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-°Mayor i141trphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
NOTICE OF CONDL+'MNATION
PROCEEDINGS
To: Antoinette M. Scharle:
Pursuant to tho directions of the
City Council of the City oY Du-
buque, you are hereby lotified to
appear befm•e said Council at a
meeting to he held by it in the
Council Chamber in the City Hall
at 7:30 p.m. 011 1Vlonday, November.
17, 1947, and show cause why cer-
tain buildings owned by you and
located at 534 Rholnberg Avenue
on Lots 23 and 24 of High Street
hub. in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
should not be declared a nuisance
and abated~~as provided by the Or-
dinance of the City of Dubuque„
Iowa.
You are further ttoiified that all
prior preceedings pursuant to which
this notice ~is g7ven are on file in
the -office of the City Clerk, where
they are open fm• ~publieinspection
and full information.
Dated at Dubuquo, Iowa, this 5th
day of November, 1947.
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
By Donald J. Bandy
Building Inspector
County of Dubuque 1
State of Iowa ) ss
This is to certify that I served ~a
copy of the above ~totice upon An-
toinette iM1~I. Scharle this 5th clay of
November, 1947.
DONAL,DJ. BANDY
Building Inspector
Subscribed and stvoru before
me Geraldine L, Dernkier, a Notary
Public in and for Dubuque Comity,
State of lotiva, on t}ris 5th day of
November, 1947.
GERALDINP I1. DEMKIER
Notary Public in and for Dubuque
Canntp, Iowa
Councilman Va,a Due?man moved
that the return of sel°vice of Buille-
ing Inspector Bandy be received
and made a matter of record. Sec-
mided by Conncihnan Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-11'Iayor 114u1phy, Colmcll-
330 Special Session, November 17th, 1947
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 167.47
Whereas there was filed with the
City Council of the City of Du-
buque, Iowa, a report dated August
30, 1947, signed by the Fire Chief,
Building Inspector, Electrical In-
spector, Plumbing hspector and
Representatives of the Health De-
partment, setting' forth, ~amoug oth-
er things, that a certain building
on:
Lots 23 and 24 of High Street
Sub. in the City of Dubuque, Kowa
(534 Rhomberg Avs.) was It a
dangerous condition and a menace
to adjoining property,
Aud, Whereas, thereafter, a com-
mittee of three was appointed as
by Sec, 544 of the Building Gode
of the City Hof Dubuque 'provided,
to make a thorough investigation
of said building and report ~as to
the cmidition of said building to
the City Cotmcil.
filed its report 'with this Council,
dated October 13, 1947, stating
'And, Whereas, said committee
ammtg' other things that said build-
ing is afire haaard, menace to
adjoining' property and recom-
mended its demolition.
And, Whereas, this Council, by
Resolution 156-47, caused and di-
rected the Bnflding Commissioner
of the City of Dubuque to have no-
tice served upon Antoinette M".
Scharle, the owner of the building
mt the premises above described,
informing her that she might ap-
pear befm~e the City Council on
November 17, 1947 at 7:30 p.m. and
show cause, if aay, why said build-
ing should not be declared a dan-
g'etons structui°e, a nuisance and
abated.
Aud, Whereas, said Notice has
been duly served as so provided;
said notice, together with proof
thereof, being uovt on Yi1e h the
office of the City Clerk.
Now,
Be It Resolved by the City Goun-
eil of the City of Dubuque:
After a full and fair considera-
tion of this matter, said Council
finds that a builduig located ou:
Lets 23 and d4 of High Street
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa (534 Rhomberg' Ave.) he, and
the same is hereby declared to,be
a nuisance and it is ordered that
the said building bz abated and
taken down on or before the 1st
day of February, 1948.
Be It Further Resolved, that the
Building Commissioner be, and h~e
is hereby directed to serve upon
Antoinette M. SchaS•le a written no-
tice requiring said nuisance to be
abated and taken down on or be-
fore the 1st day of February 1948,
attaching to said Notice, a copy of
this Resolution.
Passed, adopted and appt°oved
this 17th day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Gouncilma~n Moffatt moved the
adoptimt of the resolution,.Seceud-
ed by Councilman Thompson. Car-
ried by the Yollowing vote:
Yeas-112ayor Murphy, Cnouncil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-Netts.
November 7, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: In regard to the
condemnation of certain buildings
owned by Anna Appel et. ~al, and
nztices Oo be served, I aam pleased
to inform you all the buildings
have been demolished by the own-
ers prompt action,
Therefore no further proceeding's
are necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD 1. BANDY,
Building Inspector
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication of Building lt-
spectar Bendy be received .and
made a matter oY record.Second~ad
by Couucilm~an Moffatt. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 11loffatt, Thompson, Vaat Duel•
lltall, '~ithal'tou.
Nays--None.
Cmnnmmication of Laranuore and
Bouglass Inc, enclosing three
copies of a draft of the prolapsed
ordinance fixing the gas rates for
The Key City Gas Company, pre-
sented and read,
Special Session, November 17th, 1947 331
Ordinance No. 31.47
An Ordinance fixing and estab-
lishing rates to be charged fior the
furnishing of g'as for residential,
commercial, industrial, and other
uses and purposes within the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; fixing .and reg-
ulating' the method of servicz there-
of, prescribing- a penalty for viola-
tion thereof; repealing all ordin-
ances and resolutions in conflict
herewith; and declaring an emer-
gency, presented and read,
Gbuncilmaat Van Dulnau moved
that the reading just had be con-
sidered the first reading of the
ordinance. Seconded by Councilman
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-Noun
Councilman Van Duelmau moved
that the rules be suspended re"
quu~ing an ordinance to lie read on
three separate days. Seconded by
Conncilnran Thompson, Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Conucil-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Va,n Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Cotmcilman Van Duelmau utoved
that the ordinance be placed on
file with the City Clerk for public
inspection for at least one week
before its final adopli~~n, Seconded
by Councilman Moffatt. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couueil•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Va~m Du~el-
ntan, Wharton.
frays-Noce.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the rules he stspended for the Pur-
pose of allowing any one present
iu the Council Chamber, tvho
wishes to do so, to address the
Council. Seconded ~~3' Councilmani
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-14Iayor Murphy, G^otmcil-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
ntan, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Communication of J. G. Donalme
submitting offer ht the amomrt of
X40.00 fm' the purchase of the piece
of ground just east of Lots 4 and
6 in Rand~alPs Sttb. No. 2, presented
aatd read.
Councilman Van Duelmau moved
that the cotnmunieation he referred
to the Council to view the grounds,
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Carried by the following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Whartmi.
Nays-None.
Petition of Leo L. Hartmann, Jr.
asking permission to run a sanitary
sewer fimm his residence at 2816
Balke Street to a manhole at the
corner of Ba1ke Street and Low-
ther, a distance of approximately
ninety feet, smith the und~erstamd-
ing that he would undergo the ex-
penses of putting in this sewer
and that any one desiring to con-
nect with this sewer in the future
would first have to paY Leo L.
?-Iartmami, Jr. a. proportionate part
of the initial cost of said sewer
before connecting, and htrther that
it is also agreed that at any time
the City of Dubur_lue would run the
sewer past his property .that he
`vould not be assessed, presented
and read.
Cotmcilntam Thompson moved
that the petition be referred to the
City Manager a-nd~City Solicitor to
prepare the proper proceedings, See-
ouded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following' vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy,. Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dnel•
man, Wharton.
mays-None.
Petition of Sisters of Charity,
B.V.11'I, et al, residents of Rluff,
Emmett and St. Mary's Streets, re-
questing the placing of a street
liglt at the cm~nzr of Emmett &
Bluff Streets, preseittetl and read.
Councilman Thmnpson moved
that the petition be refierred to
the Comtcil to view the g1'ounds.
Seconded by Conneilmau Wharton.
Carried by the following vote;
Yeas-l4ayor Murphy, Cormcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition Hof St. Mary's Orphan
Home requesting that Pet'mission
be granted to St. Mary's Orphan
Home, now under construction on
Carter Road, to extend a sanitary
sewer line on Asbury Road to con-
nect the new line with the sani-
332 Special Session, November 17th, 1947
tary sewer otr Asbury Road, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council to view the g1`ounds. Sec•
onded by Gonncihua?.t Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Ys~as-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tholltpson, Vau Duel-
mau, Wharton. Nays-None.
Communication of F, V. Baxter,
Realtor, stating that the County
Board of Supervisors requests the
City Council oP Dubuque, Iowa, to
petition the County Board of Sup-
ervisors for the cancellation of the
1930-1931-1932 tales on the undi•
vided one half of Zot 8 in Mc-
Grath's Subdivispmt, presented and
read,
Councihuan Wharton moved that
the commm~ication be referred to
the City Solicitor foi~ investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Thompsou. Cari`ied by the Pol-
lowing vote:
Peas-iVlayor Murphy, Comicil-
tnsn Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Noiie.
®rdinance No. 30.47
Au Ordinance amending "Ordin-
ance No. 7-47 being an Ordinance
relating' Go traffic and regulating
the use of public streets, prescrib-
ing regulations relative to the park-
ing of vehicles, providing for the
purchase, rental, sttpetvision and
control of the use of parking
meters, etc„" byextending' the
parking meter zones and provid-
ing regulations for the use thereof,
said ordinance having been passed
upon first reading on November
10th, 1947, and ordored placed on
file with the City Clerk for public
inspection for at least one week
before its final adoption, was pre-
sented" for final adoption.
ORDINANCE N0. 30-47
An Ordinance amending "Ordinance
No. 7-4"r being an Ordinance relating
to traffic and regulating the use of
public streets, In ascribing rogula-
tions relative to the parking of ve-
hicles, providing fm the purchase,
rental, supervision and control of the
ttse of parking meters, etc.", by ex-
tending the harking meter zones and
providing regulations for the use
thereof.
BE IT ENACTED BI THE CITY
COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF DU-
BUQUE( IOYVA:
That Ordinance No. 7-47 ba and tLw
same is hereby amended.
Sec. 1, By striking out Section s
thereof and substituting therefore the
following;
Bec. 2. The following portions of
streets are hereby established as
parking meter zones;
a. Central Avenue, from the inter-
section at Sisth Street and Central
Avenue to the intersection at Tenth
Street and Central Avenue; and from
the intersection at Twelfth Street and
Central Avenue to the intersection at
Fourteenth Street and Central Ave-
nue.
b. Iowa Street, fiom the intersec-
timi at Sixth and Iowa Streets to the
intersection at Tenth and Iowa
streets.
a. -Iaht Street from the intersec-
tion at Fourth and il4ain Streets to
the intersection at Eleventh and
1VIain Streets,
d. Locust Street, from the inter-
section at Fifth and Locust Streets to
the intersection at Tenth anti Locust
Streets.
e. Bluff Street, Prom the intersec-
tion at Sixth and Bluff Streets to the
intersection at Tenth and Bluff
Streets.
f. Fifth Street, on the northerly
side therreof front the alley between
Main and Locust Streets to the alley
between 114ain and Iowa Streets,
g'. Sixth Street, Seventh Sheet,
Eighth S,lreet, Ninth Street, from
where said Streets intersect Central
Avenue to where said streets inter-
sect Bluff Street.
h. Tenth Street, from Tenth antl
Lomist Streets to Tenth and Iowa
streets.
Sec. 2. That Section 6 of Ordinance
No. 7-47 be, and the same is hereby
amended by striking therefrom the
following:
"except Friday, and on Friday the
hours shall be from 9:00 o'cloch a.
m. to 9:00 o'clock p, m.
Sec. 3, That Section 6a of Ordi-
nance No. 7-47 be and the same is
hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. By spiking out Section 7
thereof end substituting' therefor the
following;
"See. 7. Parking meters when in-
stalled and propel°iy operated, shall
be so adjusted as to show legal park-
ing during a period of twelve min-
utes upon and after the deposit of a
one cent coin, 24 minutee upon and
after the deposit of two one cent
coins, 26 minutes upon and after the
deposit of three one cent coins, 48
minutes upon and after the deposit
of four one cent coins, GO minutes upon
and after the deposit oP bve one coot
coins, or 6D minutes upon and after
the deposit of one five cent coin from
Seventh street to Ninth Street on
11lain, and on Eighth Ave, frmu Main
to Locust Sheet.
All other parking meters when in-
atalled and properkv operated, shall he
so adjusted as to show legal parking
daring a period of 12 minutes upon
and after the deposit of a one cent
coin, 34 minutes upon and after the
deposit of two one cent cohts, 3G min-
utes upon and after the deposit of
three nee cent coins, 48 minutes upon
and after the deposit of fom~ one cent
coins, GO minutes upon and after the
deposit of five one cent coins or one
five cent coin and uUOn the deposit
of flue one cent coins and of one five
cent coin or upon the deposit of two
five cent coins 120 minutes. All cairn
Special Session, November 17th, 1947 333
above referred to shall be of the
United States of America."
Sec. 5. That Section 8, Ordinance
No. 7-47, be, and the same is hereby
amended by striking out
"a one cent coin or a five cent coin"
and supbstltuting therefor,
"such coins"
Sec. 6. All ordinances or parts of
m•tlinances or resolutions in conflict
wtth the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Sec. 7. This ordinance being
deemed ttrg~ent and for the protection
and preservation of Public Health,
peace and safety, shall be in force
and et'Fect from and after its final
passage and adoption by the City
Council and publication, as provided
by law.
Passed upon first reading this 10th
day of November, 1947.
Passed, adopted and approved upon
final reading this 17th day of Novem-
ber, 1947.
GEO, R. ;IIUPPH4,
Mayor.
FRANK PAN DUELNIAN,
F, ~Yt. TH014PSON,
ALBERT Vi'HARTON,
N. N. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. S. SHEA,
City CLetdc.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 19th doh
of November, 1947.
S. J. SHEA, City Clerk,
Couneilmau Wharton uvoved the
adoption of the ordinance, Second-
ed by Councihuan Moffatt. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor il4urphy, Couucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
tnan, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Couneilmau Wharton moved that
the Gity Solicitor be directed to
review the present traffic ordin-
ance and to suggest to the City
Council for their consideration any
changes that he deems advisable.
Seconded by Councihuan Thomp-
sou. Carried by t11e following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Comtcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-1Qmte.
-Notice before the Civil Aero-
nautics Board in the matter Hof tiro
petition oY Parks Air Transport,
Inc, for issuance of Temporary
Certificate of Comrenience and
Necessity (including application
for consolidation of Parks routes
fl,om Moline to Cxalesburg to In-
dianapolis) presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Notice be referred to the City
Council. >~jeconded liy Councilman
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
then Moffatt, Thompsou, Van Dnel-
man, Wharton.
Nays \Tmie.
Notice before the Civil Aero-
naatics Board in the matter of the
application of Parks Air Transport
Inc. for a Temporary Dxemption
fom the Provisions of Section 401
(a) of the Civil Aeronautics Act of
1938 as Amended insofar as that
Section would otherwise prevent
service to Janesville-Beloit as an
alternate to Rockford on Parks'
route from Chica,g'o b Sioux City
unit the Rockford airport is ade-
quate; and Peoria ~as an alternate
to Galesbm°g' between Burlington
and Kewanee on the Chicagm-Des
Moines route tmtil the Galesburg
Airport is adequate; and Janes-
ville-Beloit as an ~altrnate to
Rockford ou Parks' haute front Mil-
waukee to Des Moines until the
Rockford Airport is adequate; and
Moline as an alternate to Gales-
btu•g on Parks' cmnbined routes
from Indianapolis to Galesburg and
Galesburg to Moliuo until the
Ga~lesburg~ airport is adequate; and
Janesville-Beloit as an alternate to
Rockford on Parks' St. Louis-Rock-
ford route until the Rockford air
port is adequate, presented and
read.
Councilman Van Duehnau moved
that the Notice he referred to the
City Council. Seconded by Council-
man Thompson. Carried by the fol-
lowiug~vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Counejl-
men Moffatt, Thompsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
State of Iowa
County of Dubuque J ss
I, Alois A. I~aufmau, aecr~etary
of the Dubuque City Assessor Ex-
amining Board, do hereby certify
that at an examination of candi-
dates to fill the position of Deputy
City Assessor, the following per-
sons took said examina~tiou and
ttrero ga~aded as follows:
Pct. on Pct. mt 7ota1
Oral lPrittP,~ Pet.
Michael E. Cahill .. - -49 17.7 66.7
Carl A. Clark ........... G5 20,4 85.4
Albert J. Howe ..........45 18.0 63.0
John C. McQuillen .66 13.8 78.8
Clem J, Mannematt ...62 19.2 81.2
Jolm C. Nelson ..........G2 21,6 83.G
John J, Shea ....... _..66 18,3 83.3
Therefore and in accordance with
Section 405.8 of the 1946 Cade of
~?I
334 Special Session, November 17th, 19'47
Iowa as amended the following
candidates having passed with an
average of seventy per cent or bet-
ter are placed on the eligible list
for appointment to the position of
Deputy City Assessor.
Carl Anthony Clark ....................85.4
John Charles Nelson ..................83.6
Jolm Joseph Shea .......................83.3
Clem John Afanneman ................81.2
John C. McQuilleii ._ ...................78.5
Iu Witness Whereof, I have here-
unto set my hand this 13th day of
November, A.D. 1947.
ALOIS A, KAUFMANN,
Secretary of the Dubuque City
Assessor Examining Board.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the report of Alois A. Kaufimann,
Secretary of the Dubuque City As•
sessor Examining Board Ile receiv
ed and' made a ntattei~ of record.
Seeond~ed by Comicihnan Moffatt.
Carried by the Yollowfng vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Dubuque, Iowa
November 15th, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
14embers of the City Ceuncil
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: In accordance witli
the provisions of the Code of Kowa,
1945, the Civil Service Comtnmis-
siott conducted a Promotional ex-
aanination, ~as of November 10th,
1947, for those seeking tste position
of Chief Engineer, Water Depart-
ment.
The following is a list of those
who passed the written examina-
tion tivith an average of 70% or
better.
Name Average
Melvin W. Williams ......,....87t/z°fo
William M. Snyder ..._,...._83 %
Respectfully submitted,
E. B, LYONS,
Chairman
C, S. HARDER,
R. M. BENN,
Commmissioners
J. J. SHEA,
Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before
the this 15th day of November,
1947.
GERALDINF L. DEMKIER,
Notary Public
Councilman 'Phompson moved
that the report of the Civil Service
Comntiasiou bo received and made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Nona.
Dubuque, Iowa
November 16th, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: In accordance with
the provisions of the Code of Iowa,
1946, the Civil Service Commis-
sion conducted a Promotional ex•
aminati~on, as of November 10th,
1947, for those seeking tho Position
of Accountant in the Water De-
partment.
The following is a list of those
woo passed the written examima-
tion with ~an avorage of 70% or
better
Name Average
Allen C. Kane ......... ................90t/z%
Charles J. Abraham ..,_......_,.82t/z%
Respectfully submitted,
E. B, LYONS,
Chairman
C. S. HARDER,
R. M. BENN,
Commissioners
J. J. SHEA,
Clerk
Subscribed alad sworn to before
me ~ this 15th day of November,
1947.
GERALDINF L, DEMKIER,
Notary Public
Councilman Moffatt moved that
th-e report of the Civfl Service Coui-
missi~on be received slid made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 11~Ioffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, SVharton.
Nays-None,
Dubuque, Iowa
November 15th, 1947
Tic the Honorable -Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: In accordance with
the ptovisions of the Code of Iowa,
1946, the Civil Service Commission
conducted promotional examina-
tions, as of November 10th, 1947,
for those seeking the pas~itious of
Foreman ~~and Assistant Foreman of
the Sewer and Street Departments.
Special Session, November 17th, 1947 33~
The fallowing is a list of those
who passed the written examina-
tion with an average of 70% or
better.
Foreman
Name Average
Alphonse C. Kane ......................92%
Assistant Foreman
Name Average
Andrew Coffee ...........................90%a
Conrad C. Meyer ................._..76%
Howard T. Boardntau ..............72%
Mathias A. Welu ........................71%
Respectfully submitted,
E. B. LYONS,
Chairman
C. S. HARKI7R,
R. M, BENN,
Commissioners
J, J. SHEA,
Clerk
Subscribed and swot~n to befm'e
me this 15th day of November,
1941.
GERALDINF' L, DEMKIER,
Notary Public
Couucilmatt Van Duelman moved
that the report oP the Civil Service
Gomntission be received acid made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the follotving~ voter
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Whartmi.
Nays-None.
Dubuque, Iowa
November 17th, 1947
'Po the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa _
Gentlemen: In accordance with
the provisions of the Code of Iowa,
1946, the Civil Service Cmnmissiom
conducted an entrannce examination,
as of November 14th, 1947, far
those seeking the position of Clerk-
Stenog~rapher.
The following is a list of those
who passed the tvritten exatnina-
tiou with an average of 70% or
better.
Nante Average
Mary J. Carr ..........................80%
Respectfully submitted,
E, B. LYONS,
Chairman
C. S. HARDER,
R. M. BENN,
Commissioners
J. J, SHEA,
Clerk
Subsm~ibed and sworn to before
me this 17th day of November,
1947.
GERALDINL+' L. DEMKIER,
Notary Public
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the report of the Civil Service
Coumnissi~ou be received and made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Dubuque, Iowa
November 17th, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members Hof tho City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: Iu accordance with
the provisions of the Code of Iowa,
1946, the Civil Service Commission
conducted an entrance examina-
tion, as of November 14th, 1947, for
those seeking the position of As•
sista~nt Engineer, Pumping Station,
tiVater Department.
The following is a list of those
who Passed the written exa~miua-
timt with au average of 70% or
better.
Name Average
Cletus G. Hoffman ..._............_86%
Edward K. Schneller ..........._..76%
Respectfully submitted,
E, B, LYONS,
Chairman
C. S. HARi~ER,
R, M, BENN,
Commissioners
J. J. SHEA,
Clerk
Subscribed and swore to before
me this 17th day of November,
1947.
GERALDINF L. DEMKIER,
Notary Pubic
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the report of the Civil Service
Cmnmissiou be reeeiwed and made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilutaty 114.offatt. Carried by
the folbowing~ vote:
Yeas-Mayor ?1lurphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-Nmie,
November 17, 1947
To the Hmtoraltle Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: Because of greatly
increased merchandising and the
336 Special Session, November 17th, 1947
resultant congestion of trucking in for which warrants were issued for
the transportation of freight via the month of October, 1947.
motor trucks, I herewith recorn- Respectfully submitted,
mend the following restrictions: A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
That parking be restricted ex• Conncflntan Van Duelman moved
cept for the purpose of loading or that the reports be received and,
unloading itt the following alleys: placed on file. Secmided by G~oun-
West of Main Yrotn Bones to Loras, oilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol-
East of Main from From First to lowing vote:
Loras; Wost of Central froth
Fourth to Loras; East of Central Yeas-Mayor '.Murphy, Council-
from Fourth to Loras. men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
That semi-trailer trucks be pro• Nays-None,
hibited from unloading in these
areas between the hours of 10:00 November 17, 1947
a.m, and 5:00 pan. To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Kowa
Respectfully submitted, Gentlemen: Pursuant to your in-
JOS. H. STRUB, structious of November 3rd, Isub-
Chief of Police Writ a report on the condituon of the
Councilman Wharton moved that Consolidated Fund as follows:
the coumruuication of Chief of Po- There was appropriated for the
lice Strub be referred to the City fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947
Solicitor to prepare a proper or- and ending March 31, 1948 fer all
dinance. Seconded by Councilman of the operations embraced by tho
Moffatt. Carried by the following Consolidated Fund the sum of
vote: $569,61L00. This amount was to be
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- realized as follows:
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- Balance on Hand ..,........, $ 60,000.00
man, Wharton. From Taxes ...................... 368,905.00
Nays-None, Miscellaneous Revenues 95,000.00
E F T•
November 10, 1947
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: With reference to
the claim of Gussie M, Hagerty
Piled with the City Clerk and sub-
mitted io me, I Yai1 to see where-
in the City is liable and reconr-
meud that this elainr be denied.
Yours truly,
JOHN J. KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor
Councilman Thompson moved
that the recommeudatfon of City
Solicitor Kitrtzhrger be approved.
Seconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried Uy the followfng vote:
Yeas-114ayor -ltrrl~thy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
November 14, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: I herewith submit
reports of the City Auctitor, City
Treasurer, City Health Department
and City Water Department Yor
the month of October, 1947, also
list ~of claims and list of payrolls
metgency and tans•
fer .................._..., ...,..... 23,99G.00
State Liquor Fuud ..,...., 21,710.00
Total _...,_ ............. ........$569,611.00
As of October 31, 1947 the total
operating expenditures from the
Consolidated Ftmd total $380,188.61.
It appears that the receipts from
taxes will be realized practically
in full; that the rariscellaneous rev-
euue estimate tivill be considerably
exceeded and that the newly en-
acted law for the reimbursement of
local taxing traits tar the loss
throttgh soldiers axemptfous tivill
furnish some additional money dur-
ing the current year.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHCMBERG,
Clty Manager
Councilman Wharton moved that
the report of City Manager Rhom-
be~rg be received and placed on
file. Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by tha, following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsmr, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Special Session, November 17th, Ia~}7 337
Councilman Wharton moved that
a 10% increase in pay for the per-
iod from December 1, 1947 to April
1, 1948 be granted all City Em-
ptOyees under the direct contrrol of
the City Gbuucil, who are not now
receiving in excess of $5,000.00 per
year compensation, said increase to
be considered a special emergency
increment 'only and to be paid by
separate warrant. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
November 17, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: This is to advise
that I have ,approved the following
bond .and policy and desire to have
yom• approval on same for filing;
E%CAVATICN
Georg~~e F, Pinski, 198 Main Street
Policy No. P 316081 The Fidelity
& Casualty Co.
Ideal Plumbing ~ Heating Co.,
Maryland Casualty Co,
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman MuPfatt moved that
the bonds be approved and placed
on file, Seconded by Councilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thmupson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 168.47
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 Dubngne, be granted a permit to
sell cigarettes and cigarette papers
within said City and the Manager
is directed to fssne such permit
on behalf of said City.
Name Address
Victm•y Ciub, (Transfer of ad-
dress from 951r/z Main Street), 326
Main Street.
Raymond M, and Evelyn Galliart,
1405 Dodge Street.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
be~a~pproved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 17th day of November, 1947.
GEO. R. M[iRPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THONIPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W, MOFFATT
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
m~em Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 189.47
Whereas, applications for Beer
Permits have bean submitted to
this Council far approval and the
same have been examined:
Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved, by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Pollowiug~ applications be granted
and the licenses are to be issued
upon the conrplianco with the terms
of the ordinances of this City.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Herbert lfeyer and Walter Meyer
735 Central Avenue.
Robert A, Lange and Bohm D.
Paine, 2616 Windsor Avenue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Frank J. Pusateri, 129G Central
Avenue.
Val J. Pins and Helen Pins, 892
Cleveland Avenue.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 17th day of November, 1947.
GEC. R. MURPHY,
1'Iayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THCMPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MGFFATT,
Comlcilinen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
city Clerk
Councilman NIoF.fatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Seconded
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_
33S Special Session,
by Couneilnlan Thomason. Carried
by the following v-0te:
Yeas-Nlayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 170.47
..Whereas, heretofore applications
for Beer Permits were filed ly the
within named applicants and they
have received the approval of this
Council; and
Whereas, the premises to be oc-
cupied 11y such applicants have
been inspected and found to com-
ply with the ordinances of this City
and they have filed a proper bond:
Now, Therefore,
B~e It Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Man-
ager be and he is hereby directed
to issue to the followi~ng~ named
applicants a Beer Permit.
`~ovember 17th, 197
adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton, Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Whartou,
Nays-Noce.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Approved ..................................1948.
Adopted ...............................,...1948.
Councilmen: d ...................................
Attest : ............................................
City Clerk.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
iierbert Meyer and Walter Meyer
735 Central Avenue
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR PRI-
VATE CLUB
The Victory Club, (Transfer of
address from 951>;~r Mahr Street),
32G Main Street.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Frank J, Pusateri, 1296 Central
Avenue.
Val J. Pins and Helen Pins, 892
Cleveland Avonuo.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed by such applicants be
and the same are hereby ~a~pproved,
Passed, adopted and approved
this 17th day of November, 1947.
GEO.. R. MURPHY,
IlIayor
FRANK VAN DUELIIIAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
~P. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHWA,
City Clerk
Councilman Vau Duelnan moved
tlr~e adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman -Ioffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Y~oas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Thee being no further business
Councihuan Vau Duelman moved to,
Special Sessiol7, November 24th, 1947, 339
n is r nnLI
~~~ " i~l~' I~
(Official)
Special Session, November 24th,
1947.
Council met at 7:30 p.m.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton. City ':1lanager Rhom-
berg,
Meeting called by order of Couii-
cilmeu Van Duehuan and Moffatt.
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof .had
been duly made and that this meet-
ing is called for the purpose of
considering for final adoption Or-
clinance No. 31-47. An Ordinance
fixing and establishhrg rates to be
charged for the furnishing of gas
for residential, commercial, indus-
trial, and other uses and purposes
within the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
fixing and regulating the method of
service thereof; prescribing a pen-
alty far violation thereof; repeal-
ing all ordinances and resolutions
in conflict herewith; and declaring
an emergency, and acting on any
other business as may properly
come before a regular meeting of
the City Council,
November 10, 1947
File No. E-276
Mr, A. A. Rhomberg,
City Manager; Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Mr. Rhomberg: We are ~en-
closing three (3) copies of a draft
of the proposed ordiua~nce fixing
the gas rates for The Ifey City Gas
Company.
We have endeavored to follow
t11e general form of the rate or-
dinance of the Interstate Power
Company, and believe it covers all
points in question.
Very truly yours,
LARAMORE and DOUGLASS, INC.
Eugene G Lang,
Supervising Engineer
Councilman Whartmr nwved that
the cotnnnruicatiou be rECeived and
made a. mattet° of record. Seconded
by Councilman Van Duelman. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Whartou.
Nays-None.
Ordinance No, 31.47
An Ordinance fixing and estab-
lishing rates to be charged for the
furnishing of gas for residential,
commercial, industrial, alyd other
uses and purposes within the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; fixing and regu-
lating the method of service there-
of; prescribing a penalty for viola-
tion thereof; repealing all ordin-
ances and resolutions in conflict
herewith; and declaring au emer-
gency, said ordinance having been
passed upon first reading on No•
vember 17th, 1947, and ordered
placed on file with the City Clerk
for public inspection for at least
one week before its final adoption,
was Presented far final adoption.
ORDINANCE N0, 31-47
An Ordinance filing. and establish-
ing rates to be chaig~ed for the furn-
ishing of gas for residential, com-
mercial, industrial, and other uses and
purposes within the City of Dubuque,
Iowa; fising~ and regulating the meth-
od of service thereof; prescribing a
penalty fm- violation thereof; repeal-
ing all m~diuances and cesolutions in
conflict herewith; and declaring an
emergency.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF 'CHE CITY OF -U-
BUQUE:
RATES FIXED:
Section 1. Commencing with all
meter readings on aild after Decem-
ber 1, 1'JI7, the rates to be charged fm~
gas for residential, commercial, in-
dustrial, and other uses and purposes
6y any person, firm, or corporation
supplying gas within the City of Du-
buque, except as herein other~t-ise
proeided, shall be fixed and deter-
mined as follows:
SCHEDULE 1
GENERAL SERVICE
AVAILAOILITY:
This rate is available for general
service to ali residential users of gas
having neither an automatic water
heater nor house heating equipment
and to all commercial and industrial
users of gas for general purposes in-
cluding, at theh- option, gas used fm-
automatic water heating and/or space
heating.
RATE:
500 Cu. Pt, or less per meter per
month-~10D net
G00 Cubic Peet per meter per month
--$1.10 Net
700 Cubic Peet per meter per month
-$1.20 Net
800 C'nbic Peet per meter per mo:~ch
-i1.30 Net
900 Cubic Peet per meter per month
-1.55 Net
First 3000 Cubic Feet per month-
$1.40 Per -I. Cubic Feet Net
Nest 4000 Cubic Peet per mouth-
$;1.35 Per -4. Cubic Peet i~et
Nest 7000 Cubic Feet pec ~nonth-
81,30 per M. Cubic Feet Net
Nest 5000 Cubic Feet per month-
$L26 per PI. Cubic Feet Net
Nest 10000 Cubic Feet per mnnth-
§1.16 per fl4. Cubic Feet Net
_~ __ 1
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_~_J
340 Special Session, November 24th, 147
Next 20000 Cubic Foet per month-
$1.05 per 1~4, Cubic Feet Net
Next 50000 Cubic Feet per month--
95 per NI. Cubic Feet Net
Next 50000 Cubic Feet per month-
90 per 6I. Cubic Feet Net
All in excess of 150,000 Cuhic Feet
7U per M. Cubic Feet Net
6linimum monthly charge: $1.00 per
Meter.
PROMPT PAYMENT:
Customers monthly bills shall ne
cmnpnted at the net rate and there
shall be added to all bills of $1.36 or
less, a charge of 10c and to all bills
in escese oP $1.35, a charge equal to
the quantity of gas consumed at lOc
per 1000 Cubic Feet, which charges
shall be collected from those custom
ers who fail to pay their net bill wiFn-
in ten (10) days Prom and after date
tl!ereof.
SCHEDULE 2
COMBINATION RESIDENTIAL AU•
TOMATIC WATER HEATING
AND/OR HOUSE. HEATING
SERVICE
AVAILABILITY:
'Phis rate is available to all resi-
dential users of gas having' an auto-
matic gas water heating unit and/or
a gas house heating' unit regardless
of other gas appliances. All gas to he
supplied through one meter.
RATE:
600 Cu. Ft. or less per meter per
month-$1.00 Net
600 Cubir, Feet per meter per month
-$1.10 Net
i00 Cuhic Feet per meter per month
-$1.20 Net
800 Cuhic Feet per meter per montu
-$1.36 Net
900 Cubic Feet per meter per month
-$1.35 Net
First 2000 Cuhic Feet per 1lonth-
$L40 Per M. Cu. Ft. Net
Next 1000 Cubic Feet per month-
$110 per M. Cu. Ft. Net
Next 7000 Cubic Feet per Alonth-
.90 per M. Cut Ft. Net
Alt in excess of 10,000 Cubic Feet
Per Month- .70 per M. Cu. Ft
Net
-Iinimum (vimrttily Charge: $1.00 per
lister.
PROMPT PAYMENT:
Cuctmners monthly bills shall be
computed at the net rate and there
shall be added to .all oils of $1.3n or
less, a charge of lOc and to all bills
in excess oP $1.36, a charge equal to
the gantity of gas consumed at l00
per 1000 Cuhic Feet, which charges
shall he collected from those cus-
tomers who fail to pay their net bill
within ten (10) daps Yrom and after
date thereof.
REGULATIONS:
Customers desiring gas house heat-
ing service shall first ascertain frmn
the person, firru or corporation sup-
plying gas, if such service is avail-
able at the desired location and thou
shall install mriy approved gas burn-
ing apparatus in compliance with the
supplier's safety requirements.
SCHEDULE 3
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
AUTOMATIC WATER HEATING
AI?1D/OR SPACE HEATING
SERVICE
AVAILABILITY:
This rate is available to all commer-
cial and industrial consumers using
an automatic gas water heater and/or
automatic space heating equipment
supplied with gas through a separate
meter.
Commercial consumers shall include
all restaurants, business houses,
apartment buildings, except where
each tenant has a separate meter,
churchee, and institutions.
DEFINITION OF AN APAR'iMENT:
(a) An apartment is defined as a
portion of a building consisting of two
or more rooms, equipped for living
purposes.
(b) [n buildings where Five 'm' more
rooms, exclusive of apartments sre
ranted or are for rent, each five
rooms or fraction thereof, (real estate
rating), exclusive of apartments, shall
he counted as an apartment,
RATE:
90C per M. Cuhic Feet per Month
Net.
rl4ininmm monthly charge: $1.00 per
Meter.
PROMPT PAYMENT:'
Customers monthly bills. shall be
cmnpnted at the. net rate and there
shall be added to the total ^et bill a
charge equal Co the quantity of nos
consumed at l0c per 1000 cubic feet,
which charge shall be collected from
those customers who fail to pay the
net bill within ten (!0) days from and
after the date of the ;ilh
METER SERVICE:
Section 2. No person, firm, or coo-
poration suppping gas shall install any
meter or rooters upon a custmner's
premise for the purpose of measuring
gas to be supplied to said customer
unless and until such meter has been
properly calibrated and adjusted with-
in aperiod of six (6) months preceed-
ing date oP instapation upon a aus~
toner's premise so that the error m
regish•ation at rated meter capacity
is within two per teat (2%o) oP accur-
acy. Any meter installed upon a ~us-
tomer's prenilse ;hall bear a label
clearly indicating tha date that said
meter was tested and recalibrated.
No meter shall be kept in service
which has not been recalibrated with-
in afive year period
The person, firm, or corporation
supplying gas in the City oP Dubuque
shall keep on file a recm•d of the lost
of each meter, installed upon or re-
tained in service upon the customer's
premise after Test, which record shall
be available for inspection by of-
ficials of the City of Dubuque. Such
record as filed shall indicate the
name of the rianufacturer oP said
meter, its serial number, type, ca-
pacity, number assigned to it by its
owner, name and address of the .nis-
tmner where said meter was in sere-
ice prior to said test, and date of
last previous test, together with the
Percentage of error above m• below
accuracy, as disclosed by said test.
Meters shall be adjusted to registor
within plus or minus two per cent
(2%) of accuracy at full load.
PENALTY:
Section 3. No person, Firm, or tor- '
poration, ~~ho shall change or exact
other or different rates acid charges
fm' soy type of service, the rates for
which service sue herein fixed and
determined, m who shall violate any
of the provisions hereof, shall be
deemed guilty of a disdemeanor sod
Special Session, November 24th, 1947
upon conviction thereof shall be fined
not to exceed $100.00, or imprisoned
not to exceed thirty (30) days in fail.
REPEAL CLAUSE:
Section I. All ordinances, parts oY
ordinances or resohrtions in conflict
herewith or in any manner relating
to the subiect matter hereof, be, and
the same are hereby repealed.
PUBLICATION:
Section 5. This .ordinance being
deemed urgent and of immediate ne-
cessity and in the interest of the pub-
lic peace and safety shall be In ef-
fect from and after its final passage,
adoption, and approval by the Coun-
cil of the (pity of Dubuque and publi-
cation as provided by law.
Fassed, upon first reading ibis IIth
day of November, 1947.
Passed, adopted, and approved upon
final reading this 24fa day oP Novem-
ber, 1947.
GPO. R. MURPHY. -
1layor.
FRANI{ VAN DUELMAN
F. W. THOMPSCN
ALBERT yVHt1RTON
4V. W. MOFFATT
Councilmen.
Attest: J..l. SHL~'A, City Clerk.
Published officially iu The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this ?6th day
of November, 1947.
J. J. SHFA,
1t-26-1t. City Clerk
Councilman Thompson moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Seconded
by Couucihuan Van Duelman. Car-
ried by the follotvirg vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
lnan, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Whartml moved that
the roles b~e 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 Comrcilnlau
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
lllall, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Attorney R. N. Rrxsso addresser
the Comrcil stating that he had
been retained by the Amvets on
behalf of Robert J. O'Brien, an
applicant for the position of P~lice-
man on the Police Department, and
submitting a verbal protest relative
to the action taken by the Rolice-
men's Pension and Retirement
Board in disqualifying and failing
to certify tie name of Robert J.
O'Brien as having passed his physi-
cal examuratimr and requesting
that the name of Robert J O'Brien
be resi~red ~on the eligible list for
341
app~itment to the position of
Policeman on the Police Depart-
lnent.
Councilman Moffatt uroved that
this matter be burned Aver to the
City Solicitor for investigation and
report. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men, Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of St, Clara College, Sin-
sinawa, Wisconsin, by O'Connor,
Tlialnas & O'Connor, Its Attorneys,
requesting'Conneil to give the mat-
ter of Platt Street Extension pre-
ferred attention and advising that
St. Clara College is now ready to
proceed with the improvement of
Mazzrichelli Heights in the con-
struction of its hospital and con-
valescent home:- but prior thereto
desires to Have accepted its offer
for the permanent improvement of
said Platt Street as extended, pre-
sented and read..
Attorney Francis O'Connor ad-
dressed the Council in support of
the petition of St. Clara College,
Sinsiuawa, Wisconsin.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to
tie City Counefl, City Manager and
City Solicitor. for their considera-
tion. Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by the following.. vote:
Yeas-Mayor Nturphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thmnpsmi, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Miss Edith
Groff in an unstated amoant for in-
juries received in ~a fall on an up•
raised block of sidewalk at 1789
,University Avenue, presented and
read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the Notice of Claim be referred
to the City Solicitor for iuvestig~a-
ti~on and rep~nrt. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Wharton. Carried by the
following vote:
Peas-Mayor 14urphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of the Dubuque RetaIl
Merchants requestlig permission
to cotnreet Che olectric lighting
needed for the Christmas street
342 Special Session, November 4th, 1947
decorations with the city street
lighting system, presented and
read.
Councilman iVioffatt moved that
the request be grouted and the
work to be done under the super-
vision of the Electrical Inspector.
Seconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None,
November 18, 1947
Honorable Mayor and Iolembers
of the City Council, of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, City Hall
Dubuque, Iowa
Honorable Sirs: I respectfully
request that Your Honorable Body
draw up a City Ordinance, prohib-
iting the parking of a vehicle of
any kind underneath fire escapes
in the alleys of the City ~of Du-
buque.
The bottom half of the fire es-
cape must be lowered to the
ground or alley level, in order that
the people may use this means of
exit from ~a building during ~a fire
or other emergency, taken a vehicle
is parked underneath the fire es-
cape this cannot be lowered to the
ground, rendering the fire escape
unfit for use,
P~espectfully yours,
THOS. C. HICKSON,
Chief of Fire Dept.
Councilman Thmnnson moved
that the oommnuicatfon of Fire
Chief Hickson be referred to the
City Solicitor to include the request
in the amendment now being pre-
pared to the Traffic Code. Second-
ed by Councihuan Van Duelman.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
tuan, Wharton.
.Nays-None.
November 18, 1947
Honorable iVlayor and Members
of the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, City Hall,
Dubugtte, Iowa
Honorable Sirs I respectfully re-
quest that Your Honorable Body
draw up a City Ordinance, giving
the Cluef of the Fire Department,
or a member of the Fire Depart-
ment who may be assigned by the
Chief of the Department, the pow-
er to compel the removal of any
and all fire hazards from inside or
outside a building within the City
of Dubuque, Iowa,
Violation of this ordinance to he
punishable by a fine, the amount
of the fine to be set by the City
Oouncil.
Time for removal of the hazard
to be set by the Chief, or member
of the Fh~e Department who tnay
be ,assigned by the Chief of the
Department,
Respectfully yours,
THOS. C. HICKSON,
ChioE of Fire Dept.
Councilurau Thompson moved
that the commmiication of Fire
Chief Hickson be referred to the
City Solicitor to ~°°,onfer with the
Fire Chief relative to the request
emiwdied in the commm~ication.
Seconded by Couaicihnan Moffatt.
Carried by the follotiying~ vote:
Yeas-Mayon Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
November 19, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Towa.
Gentlemen: Regarding the peti-
tion of H. E. Coffey requesting per-
mission to build a Harnischfeger
pre-assembled home in the City of
Dubugtte.
I have examined the plans of this
building and it is of sound con-
struction. The buildings are being
erected in other cities in Iowa and
I would respectfully recommend
the Building Inspector be instruct-
ed to issue a permit to erect once
Harnischfeger pre•assembled borne.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD J. BANDY,
Building Inspector
Councihuan Wharton moved that
the recommendation of Bttilding~
Inspector Bandy be approved. Sec-
mrded by Comicihnan Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Dubuque, Iowa
November 19, 1947
Dubuque City Council
Mr. George Murphy, Nlayor
City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa
Having been appointed City As-
sessor in and for the. City of Du=
Special Session, November 24th, 1947
bogus, Julien Township, Dubuque
County, Iowa, according to Section
405.4 of the 1946 Code of Iowa, as
amended, and having been furnish-
ed with a certified list of eaudi-
dates by the Examining Board ac-
cording to Section 405.8 of the
1946 Code of Iowa, as amended, I
hereby appohit the followftrg~ Depu-
ty Assessors subject to the ap~prow
al of your body as requirred by
law:
Chief Deputy-Carl Anthony Clark
Deputy-Clem John 17anneman
Deputy-John C, McQuillen
Deputy-John Charles Nolson
Sincerely yours,
HARRY J. HANOVER,
Assessor in and for City of Dubuque
Councilman Thompson moved
that the appointments be approved
and made a. matter of record. Sec-
ond~ed by Councilman Wharton.
Carried bythe following vote:
Yeas-Mayor 11'Iurphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thomason, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Communication of the Civil Ser-
vice Commission submitting report
certifyiiig~ the names of those who
passed the written examination for
positions on the Police, Department
on November 14, 7.947 and now
have passed their physical exam•
inations as certified by the Police-
ntens Pension and Retirement
Board, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be held in abet'
once until a further report is re-
ceived by the City Council from
the Civil Service Commission. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car•
sled by the following vote:
Yeas-1lfaylm~ 1Vhu•phy, Councll-
men Alofaftt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Ordinance No. .32.47
An Ordinance creating the of-
fice of Building Cmnmissioner, pro-
viding the qualifications for said
office and the appointment of ~a
Building Commissioner, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the reading just had be considered
the first reading of the ordinance.
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Carried lty the following vote:
343
Yeas-Nlayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the rules be suspended requir-
ing an ordinance to be read on
three separate days. Seconded by
Councilman Wharton. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas~Mayor Murphy, Cbuucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None:
Councilman Van 7Juelman moved
that the ordinance be placed on file
with the City Clerk for public in-
spection for at least one week ba-
fiore its final adoption. Seconded
by Couucilm,an Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm•phy, Cpmrcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dnel•
man, Wharton.
Naye-None.
Resolution No. 171.47
Whereas, Leo L. Iartmann, Jr.,
has filed an Application with the
City Council requesting permission
to run ~a sanitary sewer from 281G
Ba1ke Street to a ,matthole at the
corner of Balke Streei and Laty-
ther, under certain stip~uiated con-
ditions.
Naw, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the Gity of Dubuque:
Section 1, That permission be,
and the same is hereby granted to
Leo L. Hartmatui, Jr. to run a
sanitary sewer from 2816 Balke
Street to a manhole at the corner
oY Balke Street and Lowther,
Section 2. That the construction
oY said sewer, which includes the
type oti pipe and location thereof,
shall be done only uncles the sup-
ervisiou of the City Engineer.
Section 3. That the total cost ~of
the construction of said sewer shall
be paid by Leo L. Hartmann, Jr.,
and no part thereof shall be bowie
by the City Hof Dubuque,
Section 4. That after said sewer
has been laid and completed, the
street shall be put back in as good
condition as it was before it was
torn up for the propose of receiv-
ing said sewer, ,tit the oust of Leo
L. Hartmann, Jr., and said Leo L,
Hartmann, Jr. shall be held respon-
sible for any and all damag~~e which
344 Special Session, November 24th, 1947 Special Session, November 24th, 1947 345
may arise out of the construction
thereof, failure to properly guard
the excavatfuns and restore the
street tc the condition it was in
before the construction began,
Section 5. That after said sani-
tary sewer has been constructed,
all persons living along and ad-
jacent fp said sewer shall have
the right Go connect therewith, but
such right shall only ire granted
npon proper application being made
to the City Council sand by payhig
to Leo L. Hartman, Jr., his suc•
cessors mr assigns, or depositing
in the office of the City Clerk for
Leo L. Hartman, Jr.; the appli-
cants' proportionate part of the
cost of constructing said sewer
based on the lineal frontage of his
property abutting on said street,
but in no event shall the amount
to be paid by applicant exceed the
amount that may he levied under
law for the construction of said
sewer. Within 60 days after the
completion of said sewer applicant
shall file with the City, Clerk a
statement under oath showing an
itemized account of the cost there•
of.
Section 6. That this Resolution
shall be effective and in force and
effect from and after its passage
and adoption by the Council, and
written acceptance thereof by ap-
plicant.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of November, 1947,
GEO. R, MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION.
Leo L. Hartmann, Jr„ having read
the foregoing Resolution, and hav-
ing full knowledge of the terms
and conditions thereof, hereby
accepts the same as adopted,
and agrees to comply with all the
term, and condition=s, and asstmres
all liabilities imposed upon him, iu-
chidfng~ those set forth in Section
4,
Executed this 5th day of Decem-
ber, 1947.
LEO L. HARTM.4NN, JR.
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van lluel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Resolution No, 172.47
Whereas, Applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted 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
following applications be granted
and the licenses are to be issued
upon the conrpliauce with the
terms of the ordinances of this
City.
CLASS "B" PERMIT,
Name. Address.
Opal Gilmer and Rollin E, Mur-
ray, 310 East 30th Street.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB.
The Victory Club, 326 Maiu
Street.
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT,
Agnes Zahina, 2649 Windsor
Avenue.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of November, 1937...
GEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilman.
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resohrtion. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
Tied by the following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van 3)ueI-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Reso ution 1J o, 173.47
Whereas, Heretofore applica-
tions for Beer Permits were filed
by the within named applicants a.nd
they have received the approval of
this Council; and
Whereas, The premises to be oc-
cupied by such applicants have
been inspected and found to cony
ply tivith ,the ordinances of this
City and they have filed a proper
bond; Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Man-
ager be and he is hereby directed
to isue to the Following named ap-
plicants aBeer Permit:
CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT POR
PRIVATE CLUB.
Name. Address.
The Victory Club, 326 Nlain
Street.
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT.
Agnes Zahina, 2649 Windsor
Avenue.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bancbs filed by such applicants be
and the same are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of November, 1947.
GEO. R, MURPHY,
Mayor,
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the f411owing vote:
Yeas-IDlayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van`Duel-
man Wharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Couucilnran Thompson moved to
adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
Van Duehnan. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
non Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
nan, Wharton:
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Approved ....................................1948