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1935 November Council Proceedings250 Special Session, October 28th, 1935 by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution N'q, 143-35 WHEREAS, heretofore an applica- tion was filed by the within named applicant for Beer Permit and he received the approval of this Coun- cil; and WHEREAS, the premises to be occupied by him have been inspected and found to comply with the ordi- nances of this Gity and he has filed a proper bond: NOWT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the Manager be and he is hereby direct- ed to issue to the fallowing named person a Beer Permit, CLASS "B" PERMIT John Armstrong, 398 Main Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the band filed by such applicant be and the same are hereby ap- proved. Passed, adopted and approved this 28th day of October, 1935. M. R. KANE, Mayor. JOHN K, CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS, PETER SCHILTZ, F. M, JAEGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Chalmers moved the adoption of the resolution, Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. October 28, 1935, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Attached is a letter from the Du• buque Chamber of Commerce re• questing that the writer prepare and submit to the Tax Committee cer- tain information today. This was accomplished and after my report and discussion, a motion was passed by the Tax Committee of the Cham- ber of Commerce that this repert be written and filed with the City Council for their consideration. Accordingly, please find the attached report as prepared for this meeting. Respectfully submitted, R, M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jaeger moved to refer the communication of City Manager Evans with attached report to the City Council. Seconded by Council- man Chalmers, Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Verbal report of City Solicitor Czizek recommending the settle- ment of the personal injury claim of Mrs. Chris A. Muehl in the amount of $300,00 for injuries re- ceived in fall due to a depression in the sidewalk at 2845 Central Avenue, presented. Councilman Chalmers moved that the recommendation of City Solicitor Czizek be approved and that a war- rant in the amount of $300.00 be ordered drawn on the City Trea• surer in favor of Mrs. Chris. A. Muehl as settlement in full of her personal injury claim, Seconded by Councilman Schiltz, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. There being no further business Councilmah Schiltz moved to ad- journ, Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. APProved ....................................1935, Adopted ......................................1935, Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. ar Session, November nth, 1935 251 CITYCOUCII (Official) Regular Session, November 4th., 1936, Council met at 8:30 P. M, Present-Mayor Kane, Council- men Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, City Manager Evans. Mayor Kane stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the purpose of act- ing ttpon such business as may prop- erly come before the meeting. Petition of F. Brown et al ob- jecting to the proposed improve-~. went of Belmond Street from the '~ north property line of Rose Street to the south property line of West 14th. Street, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the petition of remon- strance. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Councilman Chalmers moved that all previens action taken by the City Council on the proposed im- provement of Belmond Street from the north property line of Rose Street to the south property line of West 14th, Street be rescinded. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of Sisters of St. Francis et al objecting to the proposed reso- ]tttion of necessity for the paving of Bluff Street from the north prop• erty line of West 3rd. Street to the scitth property line of West 8th. Street, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing anyone present in the Council Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Schiltz. Car• tied by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Councilman Chalmers moved to receive and file the petitions of remonstrance of Sisters of St. Fran- cis et al and also K. J. Cooper et al objecting to the proposed reso- lution of necessity for the paving of Bluff Street from the north prop• erty line of West 3rd. Street to the south property line of West 8th. Street. Seconded by Councilman Si.hiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Resolution No. 144-35 Decision of Council upon objec- tions to plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of improvement for the paving of Blttff Street from the north property line of West 3rd. Stre~:t to the south property line of West 8th. Street, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Chalmers. Car• r.ied by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Kane, Councilmen ~halnters, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. ATays-None, Resolution No. 129-35 Resolution of necessity for the paving of Bluff Street from the north property line of West 3rd Street to the south property line of West 8th Street, said resolution having been introduced, approved and placed on file with the City Clerk on October 7th, 1935, presented for final adop- tion. Councilman Schiltz moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None, Resolution No. 145-35. Ordering construction of the pav- ing of Bluff Street from the north property line of West 3rd. Street t[ the south property line of West 81.h. Street, a.nd directing the City Clerl; to advertise for proposals, presented and read. Gonncihnan Roberts moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Chalmers. Car• ried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-i4iayor I{one, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of W. M. Clemens object- ing to the present project which calls for building the sewer on Fre- mcut Avenue following the sidewalk down Fremont Avenue as far as St. Joseph Street, presented and read, 11lessrs. Lyons, Hodges, Sommer- feld and Martin addressed the Coun- cil objecting to the proposed can- strttction of an eight inch vitrified the sanitary sewer on the east side of Fremont Avenue from St, Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and in St. Joseph Street from manhole first west of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fremont Avenue. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the petitions of re- monstrance of W, M. Clemens and also D. F. Hodges et al objecting to the proposed construction of an eight inch vitrified the sanitary ~~ , L 'ki,Gi f III ~~, ~jl~ 'l,;, 'II'~ ,' h~ ;filll I'' I. i rl~4l ll~~ 252 Regular Session, November 4th, 1935 sewer on the east side of Fremont Atieuue from St. Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and in St, Joseph Street from manhole first west of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fre- mont Avenue. Seconded by Coun• oilman Roberta. Carried by the fol- ]owiug vote: Yeas--Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chahuers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 146-35. Decision of Council upon objec- flans to plane, specifications, form - of contract and cost of improve- ment far the construction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer otr the east side of Fremont Avenue from St. Joseph Street 800 feet _ not•tlterly and in St. Joseph Street from manhole first west of Fre- - count Avenue to east side of Fre- moot Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- - ed by Councilman Jaeger. Carried - by the following vote: - Peas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 132-35. Resolution of necessity for the construction of an eight inch vrtrt- fled file sanitary sewer on the east = side of Fremont Avenue from St. Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and - in St. Joseph Street from manhole = first west of Fremont Avenue to =_ oast side of Fremont Avenue, said resolution having been introduced, - approved and placed on file with the City Clerk on October 7th„ 1935, __ presented for final adoption. Councilman Schiltz moved the - adoption of the resolution. Second- - Fd by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. _ Resolution No. 147-35. Ordering construction of an eight iecb. vitrified file sanitary sewer on the east aide of Fremont Avenue - from St. Joseph Street 800 feet - ra•therly and in St. Joseph Street -_ from manhole first west of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fremont Avenue, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for proposals, present- _ ed and rF,ad. Councilman Schiltz moved the - adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Chalmers. Car- ried by the fallowing vote: Yeas--Blayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays--None. Petition of Alois Frommelt request- ing the City to make an extension of the sewer in Roaaline Street in ot•der that be coal connect up with the plumbing equipment in the base- ment of his home, the cast of said extension to be Paid for by the City, as he ltas paid for a sewer on Lowell Street and is unable to connect with this sewer as the plumbing in the basement of the house is too low, presented and read. Councilman Jaeger moved to re• far the petition to the City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of John Schaul et al re• questing that Prescott Street from Hamilton Street to Roosevelt be graded, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved to re• far the petition to the City Man- ager. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Tiaue, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of G. J, Neuwohner et al rwruesting that a street light be in- stalled at the corner of Julien Ave- nue and Nowatta Street, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to t•efet• the petition to the City Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of Mrs. Mary E, Byrne, tarred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the last half of the 1934 taxes on Lot 8 of Finley Home Addition, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re• far the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Sec- onded by Councilman Chalmers. Car- ried by the following vote: Yea~•-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays--None, Petition of Anna Herbst, assessed to Edw. J, Herbst Estate, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the sus- pension of the 1932, 1933, and 1934 taxes on N. W, 6 feet of Lot 7 and S. E. 55 feet of Lot 8 of Finley Ad- dition, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re- fer the petition to the City Solicitot• for investigation and report. Sec- onded by Councilman Chalmers. Car- vied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, Petition of Mrs. Anna Cripe, re• referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the Regular Session, November 4th, 1935 253 suspension of the 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1934 taxes on Nm•th ~ of N. M, 1-5 of City Lot 492, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re• far the petition to the City Solici• for for investigation and report. Sec- onded by Councilman Chalmers. Car• tied by the following vote: Peas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None, November 4, 1935. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Today at 11:00 A. M, Mr. James London phoned and t•equested that the following information be sub- mitted to the Council this evening: That ho desires to have his re- quest withdrawn regarding his plan cf chatrgnrg his single-family house into, a duplex or two-family dwell- ing. 'rle has secured more informa~ flan on the 7+oning Ordinance and now t'•esires that all possible regu• lalious or the Zoning Ordinance be complied with in the future. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Managet•. Councilman Roberts moved that the request of Mr. James London fur withdrawal of his petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the follow- ing vote: :leas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalrxera, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays--None, Report of the Board of TTealth for the mouth of September, 1935, pre- sented. Councilman Chalmers moved that the report of the Board of Health for- the month of September, 1935, be received and placed on file, Sec- onded by Councilman Jaeger. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. November 4, 1935, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to remind you of one vac• snot' at pt•esent in the Board of Ad• justment due to the very unfortun• ate recent death of our esteemed citizen, Mr•. A, P. Abeln. Mr, Abeln's terra of reappointment would have expired Match 5,1940. (5 year term). In checking over the complete list of appointments today, it appears that also one other consideration is now necessary. The term cf Mr, John Kerper, of the Dock Board, expires November 26, 1935. The Dock Board membetship is based on a 3 year term. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager, Councilman Roberts moved that Mr. John A. Kerper be re•appoint- eu a member of the Dock Board for a term of three years said term to expire November 26th„ 1938. Sec- onded by Councilman Jaeger. Car- ried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. November 4, 1935. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: A study has been made of the petition filed October 28, 1935 by Mr. C. J. Elgin of 1978 Cox Street. The request was for a sanitary sew- er provision for Mr. Elgin's home at Lot 4, Cox Street. Said peti- tion was referred to the City Man- ager for a report. Dtr. Elgin's home, on Lot 4, Cox Street, which is irr part of Jack• son School Sub„. is approximately 170 feet south of the present 8 inch sanitary sewer at the center of Kirkwood Street. Pt•operties on Kirkwood Street on lrcth aides of the Cox Street inter- section have been assessed for sani• tart' sewer construction on Kirk- wood Street and could not be in- cluded in any new sewer plan for Cox Street. If a sewer were built uu Cox Street, in front of Lot 4, the grade would be toward Kirk- wood Street and the south t~nnin~ us of said new project would be near the line of Lots 10 and 11, on rho east side of Cox Street and at the top of this Cox Street steep grade. South of the present Cox Street highest elevation range there is now in operation a sanitary sewer start- ing at the alley, north of Angella Street and flawing southwardly to Angella Street and then eastwardly on Angella Street, Accordingly, a main sewer on Cox Street flowing southwardly from the highest grade north of Angella -Street toward Kirkwood Street would be of an approximate length equal to 400 feet. Dlr. Elgin's house is the only pres- ent building within this possible sew- er area. Other lots on the east side of Cox Street and the large, but invaluable M. L. 92 on the west side of Cox Street are of very low assessed valuations and could like- ly not assume assessments for a sewer, Therefore it would seem that the only possible way to provide for ~' ~ ,~ Il p!FI l,j ~,~ j~ ,`5' i~~'yl~ ii ~~''I I i'~ it ~~.,,'ii ~~i`~. 254 Regular Session, November 4th, 1935 Mr. Elgin's immediate sewer service would be far him to properly install a 6 inch sewer connection along the middle of Cox Street from Kirk- wood Stt•eet to near the north line of his Lot 4. Then, in the future, if other property owners desire this same sewer provision, arrangements could be made, as hove been done in the past, as at Cherry and Avoca Streets, for a portion of said pay- ment to be ?node to Mr. Elgin by others who rvould use this sewer. Attached is a sketch of this area, Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jaeger moved that the report of City Manager Evans be approved. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers, Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Ruberts, Schiltz, Nays=None. November 4th, 1935. Mr, R. M. Evans, City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa, Dear Sir: Mr. Nagle has ah•eady started to dernoiish the unsafe portions of this old building. He plans to cut the present building down to two stor- ies and build new r?ar brick wall and strengthen and repair other parts of two story structure where ever necessary in balance of build- ing. At this rate further condemna- tion could be delayed if you think so. Building located on Lot 7, Black 1, Dubuque Harbor Co, Add. Respectfully submitted, C. F. BARTELS, Building Commissioner. Councilman Chalmers moved to re• ceive and file the communication of the Building Commissioner. Sec- onded by Councilman Jaeger, Car• clod by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Ruberts, Schiltz: Dlays-None. November 4,1935, Mr. R. M. Evans, City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa. Dear Sir: This latest information on the condemnation of this Klauer property is as follows: I have ar- ranged for Atkins to remove the walls and clean up the debris. Street Commissioner. Byrnes will have the lxle filled with ashes, After this is done we can tr•y to get some ac• tion on the party wall if not before. Pi'ill you please give this your ap- proval so that I can get Atkins to wcrlc. Building located on N. ~/z and S. r~ of M. 1.5 of City Lot 461. Yours very truly, C. F, BARTELS, Bullding Commissioner. Councilman Chalmers moved to receive and file the communication of the Building Commissioner, Sec• owned by Councihnan Schiltz, Car• rietl by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor I{one, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. To the Honorable 141ayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The rrdersigt ed committee here- tofot•e appointed by your honorable body to examine the nrtilding lo• Gated upon Lot 6 part of Sub. of 0 L. 503, J. J. Nagl.~, cwrer, and report tr. your our fi,~tiirgs, beg leave h: submit the fr iluvrirg re• ;;art tiNe find that said building is in a du~i~•a:r, six r i d u safe con- diti n 're inn ;'.llawiug re~aons: :':ructnrally: ci one frtmdation is unsafe, sills rotten, walls lean, sid- ing is off and rotten and beyond re• pair. Porches are unsafe even though repaired. Roof separating at ridge. Floors are settled; Roof leaks; plas- ter off in places. Health: Outside toilet for both houses smells and is public nuisance. Chimneys are defective, No sewer and water, poor light and ventila• lion in rooms, not fit for• human habitation, Fite Hazard: Roof (old tivood shin- gles) is curled up and sparks will set fire. Recommendations: 1. Be demol- ished entirely and immediately. 2. City Health Department should order immediate evacuation of prop• eHy by tenants. Yours very truly, David T, Howe. Paul Braun. C. I. Krajewski. Condemnation Committee. Councilman Chalmers moved that the report of the Condemnation Committee be approved and the City Solicitor to be instructed to draw up the proper proceedings for the condemnation ~f said.bui!dings. Sec- onded by Couu~ilman Jaeger, Car- ried by the folowing v ate: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Co~mcilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, S~+hiltz, Nays-Novo. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee here• tofore appointed by your honorable bod}' to examine the building lo- cated upon Lot 5, part of 0. L. 703 and owned by Henrietta Pelkey and report to you our findings, beg leave tc submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dan- gerous and unsafe condition for the foLuwing reasons: Regular Session, November 4th, 1935 _255 Structurally: Roof leaks, and floor, front, weak, (it deflects 2 inches when juggled) 1st. floor same as above, frame walls are not straight. Foundation is rotten; Rear retaining wall ready to fall in. Health: No natural light in rear roams, no sewer and water. Water front rear runs in under house. Not 'tt for habitation; interior is dark and drab. Fire Hazard: Chimneys defective; buildings are too close. Recommendations: Be demolished entirely including foundations; re• twining walls strengthened. City Health Department should order im• nrEdiate evacuation of tenants liv- ing in building. Yours very truly, David T. Howie. Paul Braun. C. I. Krajewski. Condemnation Committee. Councilman Roberts moved that the report of the Condemnation Com• rnittee be approved and the City Solicitor to be instructed ~o draw up the proper proceedings for the con- denmatiou of said building. Sec- onded by councilman Chalmers. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Ka•rc, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays -None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee here- tofore appointed by your honorable body to examine the building located upon the East 15 feet of Lot 9 and 9A, Block 1, Dubuque Harbor Co. Addition, and owned by Eleanor S. Lawther and report to you our find- ings, beg leave to submit the fol- ~owing report. We fiml that said bu']ding is in a dangerous and un- safe condition f.r the following coos ous: Fire Hazards: Transients have ac- cess ,o interior for any purpose, Sparks from trains, etc,. can get in- ;:ide of building. Windows and doors out. Rubbish and papers accumu- late inside and transients make fires, etc. Structurally: South brick wall full of ]roles and unsafe and falling in- ward; interior foundation of east wall deteriorated due to vibration of trains on main line of C, M. St. P. P. Wall could collapse onto R. R. Tracks. East wall bulged outward, Health: Interior is open and used fur toilet purposes by transients. Recommendation: Remove struc- ture 15 feet 5 inches X 51 feet, two stories high located east of other main buildings no Lot. Yours very truly, David T. Howie, Pau] Braun, C. I, Krajewski, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Jaeger moved that the report of -the Condemnation Commit- tee be approved and the Gity So- ]tcitor to be instructed to draw up the proper proceedings for the con- demnation of said building, Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote. Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. October 1st„ 1935, To the City Manager and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- We hereby submit a bill far serv- ices on condemnation committee, appointed by your honorable body, to report on buildings and structures located as follows: 1, Lot 5, part of Sub. of 0. L. 703, Henrietta Pelkey, owner. 2. Lot 9-9A, Block 1, Dubuque Harbor Co, Add., Eleanor S. Law- thet•, owner. 3. Lot 7, Block 1, Dubuque Har• bor Co, Add., J. J. Nagle Estate, own- er. 4. Lot 6, part of Sub. of O. L. 703, Fred W. Schroeder, owner. 5, North 1/z of Middle 1.5 of City Lot 461, Anna Klauer, owner. 6. South r/Z of Middle 1.5 of City Lot 461, Klauer Mfg. Co., owner. The agreed sun is ten (10) dollars per each member of the committee. Yours very truly, C. I. Krajewski, Paul Braun, David Howie. Councilman Roberts moved that the bills be allowed and that war- rants in the amount of $10.00 each be ordered drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of C. I. Krajew- ski, Paul Braun and David Howie, as members of the !Condemnation Gonrtuittee, for services rendered. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Verbal report of City Solicitor on petition of Mrs. Anna G. Wright, requesting cancellation of the 1934 taxes on the South 30 feet of Lot 53 and the North 10 feet of Lot 54 in Oxford Heights Add., presented. Councilman Chalmers moved that the prayer of the ,petition of Mra, Anna G. Wright requesting a can- cellation of the 1934 taxes be de- nied, but that a suspension of said taxes :be granted, and the Board of Supervisors to be notified cf the 1 256 Regular Session, November 4th, 1935 action of the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. Nays-None. Mr. Will H. Cleaver addressed the Council requesting that the name of West Eight Street from Central Avenue to Roberts Street be changed to Eight Avenue and that the name of East Eight Street front Central Avenue to end of paid street be changed to East Eight Avenue. Councilmen Chalmers moved that the City Solicitor be instructed to draft an ordinance covering the re• quest far the changing of the name of West Eight Street ft•om Central Avenue to Roberts Street to Eight Avenue and the changing of the name of East Eight Street from Cen• tral Avenue to end of said street to East Eight Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayot• Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Communication of Horatio B. Hackett, Assistant Administrator, Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, advising Council that the former application Re: Docket No. 4760 fot• a swimming pool, Dubuque, Iowa, has been dis• approved, presented and read. Couu• Gilman Chalmers moved to receive and file the communication. Sec• onded by Councilman Schiltz. Car• ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmeu Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Warranty Deed of Petet• H. Mc- Carthy, in consideration of the sum of $500.00 and other valuable con- sideration in hand paid by the Dock Commissioners of the City of Du- buque, Iowa, selling and conveying to the City of Dubuque, Lot 1 of Lot 20, Lot 1 of Lot 21, Lot 1 of Lot 22, Lot 1 of Lot 23, Lot 1 of Lot 24, Lot 1 of Lot 25, Lat 1 of Lot 26, Lot 1 of Lot 27, Lot 1 of Lot 28, Lot 1 of Lot 29, Lat 1 of Lot 30, Lot 1 of Lot 31, Lot 1 of Lot 32, Lot 1 of Lot 33 in Block 11 in Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company Addition; Lots Number 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 13 in Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company Addi• tion; Lots 18 and 19 in Block 17 in Dubuque Harbor Improvement Com• pony Addition, presented. Mr. John Kerper addressed the Council ex• plaining the agreement made with Peter H. McCarthy and the Dock Board for the purchase of the Lots as embodied in the Warranty Deed. Councilman Chalmers moved that the Warranty Deed of Peter H. Mc• Carthy to the City of Dubuque be accepted and ordered recorded with the County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the Following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. Nays-None. There being no further business Councilman Schiltz moved to ad- journ. Seconded by Councilman Jaeget•. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Comtcilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ......................................1936. Adapted ........................................193G. Councilmen ~ ............................................ Attest : .................:. ................... City Clerk. Session, November 12th, 1935 2S7 CITY COUNCIL Special Session, November 12th, 1935. Council met at 4:25 P. M. Present-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, City Managet• Evans. Meeting called by ot•der of Mayor Kane and Councilman Chalmers. Mayot• ILane t•ead the call and stat• ed that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of conducting a hearing upon the notice of pend- ency of resolution of necessity, up- on proposed plans sad specifications, form of contract and cost of con• struction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the manhole in Rush Street two hundred sixty-three feet northerly, and acting on any other business as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Proof of publication, cet•tified to by the publishers, of the notice of pendency of resolution of necessity and hearing upon proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and cost of construction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the manhole in Rush Street two hundred sixty-three feet northerly, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the proof of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Jaeg- er. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Councilman Roberts moved to sus• pend the rules for the purpose of allowing any one present in the Council Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Second• ed by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Mrs. N. J. Ewert addressed the Council objecting to the construction of the proposed eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the manhole in Rush Street two hundred sixty-three feet north- erly. Resolution No. 148-35 Decision of Council upon objec- tions to plans, specifications, fortn of contract and cost of construction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the man- hole i^ Rush Street two hundred sixty-three feet northerly, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved the ad- option of the t•esolution. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmeu Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 136-35 Resolution of necessity fot• the con- struction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the manhole in Rush Street twc hundred sixty-three feet northerly, said' resolution having been intt•o• duced, approved and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk on Oc• tober 17th, 1935, presented for final adoption. Councilman Jaeger moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lllayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 149-35 Resolution ordering the construc- tion of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sewer in Pear Street from the manhole in Rush Street two hun- dred sixty-three feet northerly and directing the City Clerk to advertise for proposals for the construction of said sewer, presented and read. Councilman Jaeger tnoved the ad• option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Council Proceedings for the month of September, 1935, presented for approval. Councilman Roberta moved that the Council Proceedings far the month of September, 1935, be ap• proved as printed. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Cart•ied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Notice of claim of Mrs. Mary Ern• er in the sum of $750.00 for injuries received in tripping and falling over a tree stump on the easterly side of White Street, in the middle of the block, between 11th and 12th Streets, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved to re• fer the notice of claim to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Notice of Injury To the City of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa: You at•e hereby notified that on or about the 15th day of September, 31. 'b~ ui ~I i",,~, i'dh "pijy~' ~'~ i;, °~~ u91 Y`II~!I; I,I I~~;, ~i~ ~~ it , ~, 2S8 Special Session, November 12th, 1935 1936, personal injury was sustained by John Goodman while in the em- ploy of the City of Dubuque, Du- buque, Iewa, and that compensation will be claimed therefor. You are further notified that the said John Goodman claims of you the sum of $224,19 for surgical and medical services to date, the said services being more specifically set out in the Exhibits A to F, inclu- sive, which are attached hereto. Dated November 4, 1935. LOUIS F. FAUTSCH, Attorney for John Goodman, Claimant, Councilman Jaeget• moved that the Notice of Injury be made a mat- ter of record. Seconded by Council- man Chalmers. Carried by the fol- owing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, Invitation from Mississippi Valley Associatio^ inviting City Council to attend the Seventeenth Annual Con- vention of the Mississippi Valley As- sociation to be held in St, Lottis, Missouri, on November 25 and 26, 1935, presented and read. Councilman Jaeger moved that the invitation be accepted with thanks. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of St. Mat•y's Parish Festi- val Committee requesting permission to erect a banner across Main Street for the purpose of advet•tising their festival to be held November 20, 1935, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-Alone. Petition of Kate Weiner, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the sus- pension of the 1934 taxes on Lot 12, Linehan Park Addition, and Lots 90, 91 and 92 Belmont Addition, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re- fer the petition to the City Solic- itor for investigation and report, Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, Petition of Fred C, 7ecklin, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1931, 1932, 1933 and 1934 taxes on Lot 19 High Street Sub., presented and lead, Councilman Schiltz moved to re• fer the petition to the City:Salicitor for investigation and report. Sec- onded by Councilman Chalmers. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Communication of Boys' Club of Dubuque extending an invitation to the members of the City Council and other City Officials to attend the forma] opening of their new home at Ninth and Iowa Streets on the night of November 18, 1935, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved that the invitation be accepted with thanks, Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayot• Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. November 8, 1936. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I am submitting here- with t•eports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer and City Water Depart- ment for the month of October, 1935, also list of claims and list of payrolls for which warrants were issued dur- ing the month of October, 1935. Respectfully submitted, R, M. EVANS, City Manager, Councilman Schiltz moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-114ayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Navetuber 12, 1935. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At 8:30 this morning Mr, Wm. Yokom called from Water- loo and advised that the partial al- lotment had been approved today for the Dubuque Swimming Pool. This information is also in today's issue of the Des Moines Register, page 16. The amount that he mentioned was $29,913.00. He also mentioned another sum of $9,292,00 which we interpret as being a portion of the amount to be spent by the city and local investors. The two sums total $39,205.00 which Mr. Yokom also mentioned. No mention of the location was made on the phone. We presume that the approved site at Eagle Point is'the location on which the pool will he started and completed. Mr. Yokom requested that, if pos- sible, we come to Waterloo today, ecial Session, November 12th, 1935 259 but I advised that a Council meet- ing was to be held at 4:00 P, M, to- day and it would be impossible. Ac- cordingly, he has arranged a meet- ing at Waterloo at 9:00 A. M. to- morrow and Mt•. Cullen and I are planning to ga. Mr. McCauley will also go with us. We will have to definitely present preliminary plans for the pool and determine immediately as to the type of structure of bath house and as to whether or not a roof is to be immediately constructed on this bath ,house. Mr. Yokom has also made a re- quest far Mr. George A. Nelson, En- gineer at Boone, Iowa, to meet with us tomorrow and, if possible, have a set of plans in connection with the recently~canstructed swimming pool and bath house at Boone, The tentative outline of plans as was sub- mitted to Mr. Yokom in September was based on a new design of pool at Buffalo, New York, which is re- vie~ved in the American City Maga- zine of September, page 83. A sim: filar pool is also constructed at Bur- lington, Iowa. The question now must be deter- mined by the City Council as to whether Mr. Krajewski, the architect who prepared three sets of plans for the P. W. A. proposed grant and loan for the desired Swimming Pool at Dubuque, is still to be an architect for the city in the design of possibly the bath house and water purifica- tion equipment. By our interpreta- tion of the allotment Prom the W. P. A. Administration, cur City En- gineer is required to design the Swimming Paol itself and this can be done. We plan also to inspect several pools tomorrow ot• the fallowing day in regard to details and attempt to secut•e definite plans on the same, including the cities of Marion, Ot- tumwa and Burlington, if possible. Inasmuch as Mr. Krajewski has spent considerable time without any payment whatsoever, it may be the desire of the Council that he be fur- ther employed to design the bath house at least. For your information, it is nec- essary to secure final approval of the design of the bath house and also the pool from the State De- partment of Health at Des Moines. Details were discussed by the writ~ ter with Mr, A. H. Wieters Wed- nesday of last `veek. Mr. Wieters mentioned that the elimination of the present roof over the bath house was one of the main featttres to pre- vent athlete's foot and other skin diseases that have pt•evailed in many of the covered present bath houses. Mr. Yokom also advised this morn- ing that he would attempt to secure immediately the additional auicunt of money necessary from the Federal Government for the completion of filling and leveling the general sur- face around the pool after comple~ tion of the same. The question was then discussed with Mr. Yokom as to whether or not this would be started immediately and he said yes, depending on. the weather; that he wanted the pool built this Pall if possible. Requesting your authority to make this inuuediate trip and hoping for your decision in regard to the archi- tectural work on the bath house and water purification equipment, I am, Respectfully yours, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Roberts moved that City Manager Evans, City Engineer Cullen and Recreational Director McCauley be authorized to make the trip as requested, Seconded by Coun- cilman Chalmers. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, Resolution No. 150=35 Whereas, applications for Class "B" Beer Permits have been sub- mitted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the fol- lowing applications be and the same are hereby approved and it is ord• erect that the premises to be occu- pied by such applicants shall be forthwith inspected: CLASS "B" PERMIT John Rotlt, 2403 Central Avenue. Charles E. Wolford, 1379 Central Avenue. Morris Blum, 700 East 16th Street. Passed, adopted and approved this 12th day of November, 1935. 114. R. KANE, Mayor, JOHN K. CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS PETER SCHILTZ, F. M. JAEGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Chalmers moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 151-35 Whereas, heretofore ,applications were filed by the within named ap- plicants for Beer Permits and they received the approval of this Coun- cil; and .~f- ; .~;,•o . 260 Special Session, November 12th, 1935 Whereas, the premises to be oc• copied by them have been inspected and found to comply with the ordin• antes 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• agar be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following named per- sona aBeer Permit. CLASS "B" PERMIT Mortis Blum, 700 E. 16th Street. John Roth, 2403 Central Avenue. Charles E. Wolford, 1379 Central Avenue. August L, Michel (Transfer of ad• dress from 1900 Washington Street), 708 Centro] Avenue. Be it further resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved, Passed, adopted and approved this 12th day of November, 1935. M, R, KANE, Mayor. JOHN K. CHALMERS, W. S, ROBERTS PETER SCHILTZ, F. M. JAEGER, Councilmen, Attest: J. J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Chalmers moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 15-35 An Ordinance amending an Ot•din- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 99. An Ordinance changing the names of streets and avenues within the City of Dubuque," by changing the name of East Eighth Street to "East Eighth Avenue" and of West Eighth Street to "Eighth Avenue," and de• Glaring an emergency, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved that the reading just had be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. j Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. Nays-None. Councilman Roberts moved to sus• pend the rules requiring an ordin• ante to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. The ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Roberts moved that the reading just had be considered the second reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote; ' Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 152-35 CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION Whereas, J. J. Nagle, is the owner of Lot 6, part of Subdivision of 0. L. 703 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and the buildings and structures lo• Gated thereon, which buildings have been examined by the Board of Health and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be danger- ous to life, health and property by reason of want of repair, weakened structural walls and defective roofs. The report of such departments be• ing on file in the office of the City Clerk; and Whereas, this Council heretofore appointed a Committee of three dis- interested persons to make an in• vestigation of such buildings and structures and to report their find- ings to this Council, said Committee to act in conjunction with the Build- ing Commissioner; and Whereas, said Committee has filed its report and recommends that said buildings be condemned because the same are in a dangerous and unsafe condition, said report being on file in the office of the City Clerk; now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque, that the Build• ing Commissioner be, and he is here- by directed to cause to be served upon said J. J. Nagle, the owner of the buildings and structures upon the property herein described, a writ- ten notice commanding him to aP• peat- before this Council at a meet- ing thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, December 2, 1935, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, and to show cause why said buildings should not be declared a nuisance, torn down and removed as dangerous and unsafe. Passed, adopted and approved this 12th day of November, 1935. M. R. KANE, Mayor. JOHN K. CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS PETER SCHILTZ, F. M. JAEGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Chalmers moved the adoption of the resolution. Second• ed by Councilman Roberts. Car• ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Session, ATovember 12th, 1935 261 Resolution No. 153-35 CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION Whereas, Henrietta Pelky, is the owner of Lot 5, part of 0. L. 703, City of Dubuque, Iowa, together with the structures located thereon, which structures have been examined by the Board of Health and the Chief of the Fire Department, and found to be dangerous to life, health and pro- perty, by reason of want of repair, weakened structural walla and de• fective roofs. The report of such departments being an 81e in the office of the City Clerk; and Whereas, this Ceuncil heretofore appointed a committee of three dis• interested persons to make an in• vestigation of such buildings and structures, and to report their ftnd• ings to this Council, said Committee to act in conjunction with the Build• ing Commissioner; and Whereas, said Committee has filed its report and recommends that said buildings be condemned because the same are in a dangerous and unsafe condition, said report being on file in the office of the City Clerk; now,l therefore, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque, that the Build• ing Commissioner be, and he is here- by directed to cause to • be served upon said Henrietta Pelky, the own• er of the buildings and structures up• on the property herein described, a written notice commanding her to appear before this Council at a meet- ing thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P, M. on Monday, December 2, 1935, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, and to show cause why said buildings should not be declared a nuisance, torn down, and removed as dangerous and unsafe. Passed, adopted and approved this 12th day of November, 1935. M. R. KANE, Mayor. JOHN K. CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS PETER SCHILTZ, F. M. JAEGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Schiltz moved the ad• option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 154-35 CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION Whereas, Eleanor S. Lowther, is the owner of Lot 9 and Lot 9A, Black 1, Dubuque Harbor Co. Add, in the City of Dubuque, upon the east 15 feet thereof is located a frame structure belonging to said Eleanor S. Lowther, which structure has been examined by the Board of Health and Chief of the Fire De• partment and found to be dangerous to life, health and property by rea• son of want of repair, weakened structural walls and defective roof, The report of euch departments be• ing on file in the office of the City Clerk; and Whereas, the Council heretofore appointed a Committee of three dis• interested pereone to make an in• vestigation of such building and structure and to report their finding to this Council, said Committee to act in conjunction with the Building Commissioner; and Whereas, said Committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned because the same is in a dangerous and unsafe condition, said report being on file in the office of the City Clerk; now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque, that the Build• ing Commissioner be, and he is here- by directed to cause to be served upon said Eleanor S. Lowther, the ownet• of the building and structure upon the property herein described, a written notice commanding her to appeat• before this Council at a meet- ing thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on Monday, December 2, 1935, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a nuisance, torn down and removed as dangerous and unsafe. Passed, adopted and approved this 12th day of November, 1935. M. R, KANE, Mayor. JOHN K. CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS, PETER SCHILTZ, F, M. JAEGER, Councilmen, Attest: J, J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Roberts moved the ad• option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Verbal report of City Solicitor Czizek recommending that Jahn Wal• burn be granted permission to pay the principal plus 6% interest on the special assessment levied, for the construction of a sewer, against the easterly 50 feet in width of the west- erly 100 feet in width of the easterly 240 feet of Lots 8 and 9 of Sisters Addition, presented. Councilman Roberts moved that the recommendation of City Solic• ^, 262 Special Session, November 23rd, 1935 _ itor Czizek be approved and the City Treasurer to be instructed accord- ingly. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. There being no further business, Councilman Schiltz moved to ad• journ. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following - vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen. Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberta, Schiltz. - Nays-None. J, J. SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ......................................1936. Adopted ........................................1936, = l ........................................ Councilmen: ( ........................................ Attest : ................................................. City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Sessien, November 23rd, 1935, Council met at 10:10 A. M. Present-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, City iVIanager Evans. Meeting called by order of Mayor Kane and Councilman Roberts. Mayor Kane read the call and stat- ed that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of receiving bids for the paving of Atlantic Street from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south property line of Rosedale Avenue; for the paving of Bluff Street front the north pro• party line of West 3rd Street to the south property line of West 8th Street; far the construction of an eight inch vitrified file sanitary sew• er ott the east side of Ft'emont Ave- nue from St, Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and in St. Joseph Street from manhole first west of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fremont Ave- nue; and acting on any other busi- ness as may properly-come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Proof of publication, certified to by -the publishers, of the notice to con- tt'actors of the receipt of proposals for the paving of Atlantic Street twenty-three (23) feet wide between existing concrete curb and gutters from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south property line of Rosedale Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the proof of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of the notice to con- tractors of the receipt of proposals for the paving of Bluff Street forty- one (41) feet wide, including curbs, from the north property line of Weat 3rd Street to the south property line of West 8th Street, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the proof of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz, Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified file 263 Special Session, November 23rd, 1935 sanitary sewer on the east side of Fremont Avenue from St. Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and in St. Joseph Street from the manhole first }vest of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fremont Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- ceive and file the proof of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Bicls for the following paving im- provements were then opened and read. Bicls for the paving of Atlantic Street twenty-three (23) feet wide between existing concrete curb and getters from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south pro- perty line of Rosedale Avenue. Bids for the paving of Bluff Street forty- one (41) feet wide, including curbs, from the north property line of West 3rd Street to the south property line of West 8th Street. Bids for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified file sanitary sewer on the east side of Fremont Avenue from St. Joseph Street 800 feet northerly and in St. Joseph Street from man- hole first west of Fremont Avenue to east side of Fremont Avenue. Councilman Chalmers moved that the bids be received and referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for the purpose of tabulating said bids and to report back to the City Council the results at a subsequent meeting of the City Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Roberts. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 15-35 An Ordinance amending an Ordi- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 99. An Ordinance changing the names of streets and avenues within the City of Dubuque;' by changing the name of East Eighth Street to "East Eighth Avenue" and of West Eighth Street to "Eighth Avenue," and de• Glaring an emergency, said ordinance having been passed upon first and second readings on November 12th. 1935, presented and read a third time. nonce entitled "Ordinance No. 99 "An Ordinance changing the names of streets and avenues within the City of Dubuque," be and the same Is hereby amended so that hereafter the name of East Eighth S[reet shall be changed to "EAST EIGHTH AVENUE" and the name of West Eighth Street shall be changed to "EIGHTH AVENU on final YAI{. 55B, Section 2. That, up passage and adoption of this Ordinance, the Mayor and Clerk shall certify and file the sauce with the County Recorder and County Auditor of Dubuque Coun- ty, and the same shall be entered of record in the Recorder's office in ac- cordance with law. PAR. 559, Secton 3, This Ordinance being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity, shall be in force and effect fl~om and after its final passage and adoption by the City Council, and pub- lication as provided by law. Passed upon first and second readings thin 12th day of November, 1935, Passed upon final reading this 23rd~~ day of Nove~~Ser,R19I{ANE, Mayor. JOHN I~. CHALMERS, W. S. ROBERTS, PETER SCHILTZ, F. M. JAEGER, Councilmen. Attest: .l. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Published officially in the Telegraph- Herald newspaper November 25th, 1935. J. J. SHEA, 11-25-1t. City Clerk. Councilman Roberts moved the ad- option of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Chalmers, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Original Notice to Louise E. Con- lon, individually and as executrix of the Estate of Richard F. Conlon, deceased, City of Dubuque and Treas- urer of Dubuque County, Defendants by First National Bank for the fore- closure of mortgage and collection of note against Lot 12A and Lot 1 of the Sub. of Lot lA in Wood's Addi• lion. The undivided one-half of the not'th one-half of City Lot 245. The undivided one-half of Lot 6 of the Sub. of the west one-half of Block 1 in Dubuque Harbor Company's Ad- dition, presented and read. Conncihnan Chalmers moved to re- fer the notice to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Car- t'ied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of Lena Kaiser, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspen- sion of the 1934 taxes on Lot 3 of 4 of Kniest Sub., presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re- fer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Sec• onded by Councilman Jaeger. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen ORDINANCE N0. 15-35, .An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. 99. An Or- streetse audhavenuos whthi^ thesCity of Dubuque," by changing the name of East Eighth Street to "EAST EIr1FtITHSt eat ~oE"EIGHTH AVEt NIiE", and declaring an emergency. RE Pr ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, OP THE CITY OF DU- BUQUE: PAR. 559, Section 1. That an Ordi- r ,! 264 Special Session, Noeembcr 23rd, 1935 Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of Carl Schwanebeck, re• ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1934 taxes on Lots 1, 2, 3, of Clark's Sub., presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report, Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of John Badger, referred to the City Council Uy the 13oard of Supervisors, requesting the suspen- sion of the 1933 and 1934 taxes on N. E. 24 feet of S. W. 24.8 feet of E. 134 feet of Lot 10 of Fengler's Ad- dition, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded ly Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor I{sue, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Scliltz, Nays-None. Petition of Thomas L. Huber, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1934 taxes on the South one-half of City Lot 328, pre- sented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Rolerts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Petition of Mrs. Jolm Pauly, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1933 and 1934 tax• es on N. one-half of Lot 93 of East Dubuque Add., presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to re- fer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Sec• onded by Councilman Jaeger, Car• ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Petition of Joha Schoelerl, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1933 and 1934 tax- es on Lot 2 of 1 of Linhein's Sub., presented and read, Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz• Nays-None. Petition of Joseph M. Dillon, re• ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the last half of the 1929 taxes and all of the 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933 and 1934 taxes on West 24 feet of Lot 1 of 1 of 5 of O'Con- nor's Sub.,' presented and read• Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor far investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried ly the following• vote: Yeas-Mayor• Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz• Nays-None. Petition of Henry E. Koehler, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1934 taxes on the Und. two-thirds of South 75 feet of North 23 feet 6 inches of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Kiene & Blocklinger's Sub., presented and read. Councilman Schiltz motred to re• fer the petition to the City Solicitor fm• investigation and report, Sec- onded Uy Councilman Jaeger, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmeu Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Scliltz. Nays-None. Petition of Sarah Koehler, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspen- sion of the 1934 taxes on the Und. one-third of Sottth 75 feet of North 23 feet G inches of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of I{iene and Blockling•er's SnU„ pre• sented and read. Councilman Scliltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report, Seconded Uy Councilman Jaeger. Carrf_ed by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chahuers, Jaeger, Rolerts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Petition of Mrs. Ella Hartford, re• ferred to the City Council Uy the Board of Supervisors, requesting the suspension of the 1932, 1933 and 1934 taxes on the South 32 feet of North 64 feet of City Lot 477 A, Lots 3 and 4 Block 9 Grandview Park Add., pre• sented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor fot• investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor' Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Scliltz. Nays-None. Petition of Elizabeth Beckett re- questing suspension of the 1933 and 1934 taxes on Lot 2 of 6 of Keogh's Snb., a.nd also requesting suspension of the 1934 taxes art Lot 1 of 6 and Lot 2 of the Snb. of Lot 1 and Lot 1A of Keogh's Sub„ presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer Session, November 23rd, 1935265 the petition to the City Solicitot• for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz• Nays-None. Communication of Volunteers of America requesting permission for the holding of a tag day on Deceut- ber 7th, 1935, presented and read. Councilman Roberts moved that the prayer of the petition Ue granted. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Conuuuuication of Dubuque Trades and LaUor Congress requesting the City Council to take the same action as was taken by the Des Moines City Council with reference to protest- ing to the wages that are to be paid tc those employed on W. P. A• pro• jects and to the amount of hours as set forth, presented and read. Councilman Schiltz moved to refer the communication to the City Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Chalnr ers. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmeu Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Proof of puUlication, certified to by the publishers, of the list of claims for which warrants were drawn dur- ing- the month of October, 1935, pre- sented and read. Councilman Jaeger moved to re• ceive and file the proof of puUlica- tion. Seconded by Councflman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Petition of The Salvation Army re- questing permission for the placing of Christmas kettles on the streets of the City of Dubuque from No- vember 30th, until Chriatnras Eve, presented and read. Councilman Scliltz moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Scliltz. Nays-None. Novemler 19, 1935. To the Honorable Alayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen; A request was made today by Mr. Edward F. Graham, Chairman of the Retail Northants' Bureau of Dubuque in regard to the following subjects: 1. Permission to have a parade, starting at 11:00 A• M. on Saturday, Novemler 30th, including boys, pon- ies, seven Boats and several bands. This parade would form near the ChamUer of Commerce on 9th Street and the parade would come east on 9th Street to Main, north on Main to 17th, east on 17th to Central, south on Central to 11th, west on 11th to Main, south on Main to 2nd, west on 2nd to Bluff and north on Bluff to the park between 6th and 7th Streets. Two motorcycle Policemen are requested to escort the parade and as many other policemen are requested to guard the parade at the various hitersections as is possible, Regarding this parade, additional requests are mado to temporalfly bloclz off a portion of 7th Street be- tween Locust and Bluff, for the lo- cation of a cabin, letween the hours of possibly noon to 5:30 P. M. on November 30th. This cabin is to house Santa Claus for the general interest of young children of the city. Two policemen are also re- gnested to be stationed at the cabin tr; itefi control crowds which can likely be done after tle parade is ended, A request is also made to tempor- arily block off at least a portion of 9th Street between Iowa and Cen- tral, north of the Boys' Club build- ing, for the temporary storage of certaiti ponies, camels and other au• imals that are being sent in for this parade Uy a circus, 2. The second request is that, as was done last year, the city assume the cast of current for the extra lights to he placed in the Uusiuess district from Thursday, November 28th, to Wednesday, January 1st. Last year request was also made fm• two electricians of the city to as• sist in the lighting installation. Tlis year the request is that one city elec• trician be provided to Place a fuse Ulock connection at or near the loca- tion of the cabin at Washington Park. It is stated that this fuse block should Ue 110 volts, 60 cycles, and to carry 3000 volts. Inasmuch as this parade and the location of the cabin on 7th Street, opposite the Elks' Clnb, must be arranged for in approximately ten days, it is requested that your de• cfsfon be made on Saturday, Novem• ber 23rd, regarding these statements and requests. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Chalmers moved that the requests be approved as modi- fied. Seconded by Councilman Jaeg- er. Carried Uy the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Councilman Roberts moved to sus- pend the rules for the purpose of al- lo`ving any orre present in the Coun• ~ - ~ `•~ 266 Special Session, l~TOVember 23rd, 1935 cil Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz, Carried by the folowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeget•, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None, Mr. Otto Berendes addressed the Council relative to being granted an adjustment on the payment of the last delinquent installment of the special assessment levied against Lot 2 of 2 of 3 of Min. Lot 310 for the improvement of Shiras Street. Councilman Roberts moved that Mr. Otto Berendes be granted per- mission to pay the last delinquent installment on the special assess- ment levied against Lot 2 of 2 of 3 of -lin. Lot 310 for the improve• went of Shiras Street by the paying of the principal plus 6% interest per annum and advertising costs, the bal- ance of the penalties and interest to be waived, and the City and Ccunty Treasurers to be instructed accord- ingly. Seconded by Councilmen Schiltz, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Attorney Frank Gilloon addressed the Council appearing on behalf of the Lcyal Order of Moose relative to the cancellation by the City Coun- cil of their Class "B" Beer Club Per- mit and requesting the City Council to rescind their former action and reinstate the Class "B" Beer Club Permit to the Loyal Order of Moose. Councilman Chalmers moved to re- fer the request to the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Bids fot• the installing of a new sewer connection at Liepe residence located at Algona and Bennett Streets: Bid of Geo. F, Piuski for the sum of $71.56; bid of Mullen Bros. Co. for the sum of $73.00. City Manager Evans recommending that the bid of Geo. F. Pinski in the amount of $71.56 he accepted and the contract awarded to Geo. F. Pinaki' as his bid is the lowest bid received. Councilman Roberts moved that the recommendation of City Manag- er Evans be approved. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger, Cat•ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. There being no further business, Councilman Schiltz moved to ad- journ. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. J, J, SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ......................................1936. Adopted ........................................1936, Councilmen 3 ........................................ Attest : .................................................. City Clerk. cial Session, November 27th, 1935 267 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, November 25th, 1935. No members of the Council being present on roll call, the meeting was postponed subject to call. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ......................................1936 Adopted ........................................1936 Ccuncilmen: ~ ........................................ Attest : .................................................. City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, November 27th, 1935. Council met at 11:10 A. M. Present-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, City Manager Evans. Meeting called by order of Mayor Kane and Councilman Roberts, Mayor Kane read the call and stat• ed that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of acting upon the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of con• struction for the furnishing, erecting, painting, completing and testing of a new, elevated, steel, 750,000 gal- lon capacity Water Tank, and acting on a.ny other business as may pt•o• perly come before a regular meeting of the City Canncil. Resolution No. 155-35 Preliminary approval of plans, spe- cifications, form of contract and cost of construction for the furnishing, erecting, painting, completing and testing of a new, elevated, steel, 750,000 gallon capacity Water Tank, presented and read, Councilman Schiltz moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jaeger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. Resolution No. 156-35 Fixing date of hearing upon the proposed plaus, specifications, form of contract and cost of construction for the furnishing, erecting, painting, completing and testing of a new, ele- vated, steel, 750,000 gallon capacity Water Tank, said date of hearing to be held December 13th, 1935, at 4:00 P. M., presented and read. Councilman Chalmers moved the adoption of the t•esolution. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz, Nays-None. Resolution No, 157-35 Ordering construction and direct• ing the City Clerk to advertise for pt•oposals for the furnishing, et'ect- ing, painting, completing and test- ing of a new, elevated, steel, 750,000 gallon capacity Water Tank, present- ed and read, Councilman Jaeger moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen ,.r-- ... 268 Special Session, Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. There being no further business, Councilman Chalmers moved to ad- journ. Seconded by Councilman Schiltz, Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Kane, Councilmen Chalmers, Jaeger, Roberts, Schiltz. Nays-None. J, J, SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ......................................1936. Adopted ........................................193G. ....................................... Councilmen ........................................ Attest : .................................................. City Clerk. ovember 27th, 1935 h,ti ~W.!`. r i i