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W Roll_03 Part 2March 19, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Profiles of all the streets of the City between 1st St. and 14th St. and between Bluff St. and Jackson St. City Engineer Resolution Resolved that the profiles of the following streets or such parts of the same be fixed as permanent grades of streets 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th Jackson, White, Clay, Iowa, Main, Locust, Bluff Resolved grades shall be established and recorded with the profiles of the same in the grade book Bill of A Jordan loss on scrip on Main St. contract bill of City Engineer for wages of assistants and hands March 19, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell A McCann contract paving and macadamizing Deed from P A Lorimer conveying the grounds taken for the Lorimer Hollow Road to the city Draft of a deed from the city to said Lorimer of the ground exchanged by the city for the grounds so taken Execute the deed Washington Fire Company No. 1 purchase a first class engine hose and hose carriage Resolution Resolved fire company use 500 ft of the hose and the hose carriage, Fire Engineer March 19, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Fire Co. use of the market house J Gillespie plat of a proposed addition to the city Thanks of the Council to Ald. Bissell Bills salaries of aldermen E O'Laughlin watchman T Krause rodman for Engineer A Hackbush chairman E Hannecke F Fleischman axeman A Jordan loss on scrip March 26, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Claim of Hunneman and Co of Boston fire engine purchase Survey and plat of proposed street petitioned for by Dr. George W. Scott running west from Division St. giving the amoung of ground taken from property holders Issue a venire to the City Marshal summon a jury for the purpose of assessing damages to private property for the ground taken Washington Fire Co. Profiles of the grades of the streets of the city, prepared by the city engineer City grade book March 26, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell grade for 3rd St. west from Bluff St. Alarming disease of hydrophobia is in imminent danger of prevailing in this city from its proximity in various places Resolution Resolved that the Mayor be directed to issue proclamation requiring all persons owning dogs more or less to confine the same from running at large within his or her house, store, or yard biting or being bitten by other animals Sections 6 and 7 of Ordinance providing for the levy and collection of a tax on dogs and to prevent hydrophobia Bill of Burton's estate for the rent of the basement of the old jail C P Hall occupying a portion of the levee for the depositing of coal for one year Judges and Clerks of the coming city election 1st Ward M M Hagden and M J King Thomas Harron and Hugh Lemmon 2nd Ward J M Harrison and G Blocklinger J T Cook and Charles Knechbaum 3rd Ward J H Emerson and Henry Grimm J T Jarrett and A Cain 4th Ward George Wilging and L L Wood C P Hall and R O Anderson 5th Ward Charles Rose and Alonzo McKee George W Barnes and R Clark March 26, 1855 Bill of Merritt, Mahony, and Dorr printing blank treasury orders April 3, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Granting the application of C P Hall use of levee for coal yard 60 ft south of the south line of 4th St. and 85 ft in depth for one year City engineer survey and plat of street to be laid out between 8th St. and the Madden Hollow Road by J J E Norman S Y Bradstreet, S M Langworthy, T S Nairn, and others September 4, 1854 lies between 8th and 3rd streets Resolution Resolved that a street called Brad Street running from the Lorimer Hollow Road to the extension of 3rd St. declared to be laid out as a public highway for public use Resolved that the recorder shall cause a record of the plat and description of said street April 3, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Bills Silas Sebring nightwatch Anderson and Pelan lumber Michael Flanagen John Ledy Michael Ledy Paul Seymore hoe and rake for post hauling F L Gelpcke engineer F Wittgsock George Ernst April 9, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Settle with different City Officers Report Not been able to effect a settlement with the City Collector, as he has not collected taxes and kept his accounts as required by ordinances Paid over scrip, ought not be allowed interest at all on the scrip without showing by the duplicate receipt required by Ordinance Immediate settlement with the collector Examined the Marshals books and accounts and find as follows Paid George Connel market house money paid to the treasurer Leaving a balance due the City Marshall claims the following items balance of his years salary damages by the Lorimer Hollow Road April 9, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Balance of salary due the Marshall Examined the treasurers account Account balances received paid out per account Balance cash on hand T Kelly Balance General Fund on Hand received scrip Treasurer has surrendered scrip in package Balance due from Treasurer Treasurer to make up the above amounts during the week and balance the account McCann voucher Coupons due January 1, 1854 and cancelled Made no examination of the Recorder's books and accounts April 9, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Report on Collector, Treasurer, Marshal claims received and allowed P C Morhiser salary of Marshal Money Allowed Bills James Burt for legal services R C Waples Treasurer P W Crawford Recorder G Blocklinger Street Commissioner Horatio Walde Henry Sidle expenses of burying a child Henry Krohl removing bodies from the old cemetery outside the enclosure to new cemetery Official abstract filed with him by the Mayor of the votes cast at the recent election for city officiers Dubuque April 5, 1855 Jesse P Farley, Mayor, received returns of the municipal election held April 2, 1855 Election Results Whole Number of Votes 1143 Mayor John G Shields Mordecai Mobley Recorder P W Crawford H P Leech April 9, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell Dubuque April 5, 1855 Jesse P Farley, Mayor, received returns of the municipal election held April 2, 1855 Election Results Marshal Peter Kiene John Gunn P C Morhiser Collector J A Langton William Earhart Auditor D G Scott E J Mathis Assessor I N Higbee Treasurer A Mathews R M Walmsley Attorney J E Blatchley H A Wiltse Alderman 1st Ward M McNamara George E Wilde Alderman 2nd Ward R I Thomas M Curran A A Mills Alderman 3rd Ward B M Samuels A Gillespie Alderman 4th Ward E Spottswood P H Conger F E Bissell Alderman 5th Ward M Ham A Yager R M McKinley Thanks of the Board to Mayor Farley for dignified and impartial manner in which he presided in the board April 9, 1855 Farley, Quigley, Weigel, Connel, Pelan, McNamara, Langworthy, Ham, Reid, Bissell J H Thedinga, Esq, Justice of the Peace Qualification of John G Shield as Mayor New Board McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King Quigley president pro tem A petition was received from Morgan Curran by Nightingale and Wilson, his attorneys, contesting the election of R I Thomas Resolution Resolved that committee of three examine the roll books of the 2nd ward, what number of illegal votes and for whom April 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan Resolution Whereas act to incorporate and establish City of Dubuque in Section 15 of said act among other powers granted to the City Council, is that to license and establish ferries across the Mississippi River Resolved Committee to examine into and report the present rates of ferriage as charged by the different ferry boats Report an ordinance for the proper regulation of said ferries Bonds fixed at amount Treasurer $30,000 Marshal $10,000 Collector $25,000 Auditor $25,000 Recorder $15,000 Assessor $5,000 Street Commissioner $2,000 J E Blatchley City Attorney Petition from H A Wiltse and others asking the Council to establish a system of common schools April 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley Resolution Resolved that the Marshal is hereby instructed and directed to post up a dozen conspicuous notices to read as follows Any person hitching any animal to a shade or ornamental tree within city limits subject to fine Wilfully hack, mark, cut, or injure any shade or ornamental tree subject to fine Protection of public and private property Resolved that committee to ascertain the probable cost of having the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Dubuque printed neatly in a book together with a list of the present city officers and rules and order of business State Constitution Laws relating to the City U.S. Constitution and U.S. laws contracts, ordinances, relating to gas, water, and harbor improvement companies Resolved that the Council proceed to elect, by a viva voce vote, a City Printer Resolved that if the person elected accept the office, proceedings of the Council be published without charge Resolved that person chosen be furnished with a copy of these resolutions April 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Nominated City Printers Express and Herald Tribune Observer G Blocklinger appointed Street Commissioner Engineer to mark out 14th St. west through the land of J D Bush and others to the Delhi Road April 10, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Quigley President Pro Tem David G Scott Auditor P W Crawford Recorder Amos Mathews Treasurer Peter Kiene Marshal A Langton Collector Godfried Blocklinger Street Commissioner Taking the oath of office Marshal to proceed with the cleaning of the streets and alleys to have the city thoroughly cleaned and if necessary to be authorized to enter upon private property Resolution Resolved that the Mayor or Mayor Pro tempore be required to keep a suitable book to be entitled a "Complaint Book" Citizens can have free access for the express purpose of entering complaints for violations of city ordinances He or she may note in said book charges against any of the city officers Resolved that the Council furnish the Official City Paper to the Mayor and each aldermen, the recorder and marshal for one year April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Contested election for Alderman of the 2nd Ward Majority Report of the Committee Morgan Curran Robert Thomas Total number of legal votes 192 R J Thomas 38, Morgan Curran 89, A H Mills 65 R J Thomas, Independent Candidate, 52 without designating the office voted for, those votes informal and illegal April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel R J Thomas, Independent Candidate, 52 without designating the office voted for, those votes informal and illegal Reasons City Charter Section 5 ballots shall designate the office for which the persons therein named are voted for Code of Iowa Sec 256 Code of Iowa Sec 264 ballots without office are to be rejected Judges of election erred in returning R J Thomas had received 92 votes Not prepared to express an opinion as to whether Curran is entitled to a seat April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that Robert J Thomas is not entitled to the seat of Alderman from the Second Ward Minority Report City Charter Code Chapter 28 Section 314 The provisions relating to the general elections shall govern in the April (township) election according to their intent Code of Iowa Chapter 25 Sections 256 and 264 April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Minority Report Committee Election of Thomas An express designation of the office to be filled seems only essentially necessary upon the ballot under the Code when there are officers of different kinds to be elected by the same ballot Different ballots Second Ward, Independent Candidate, For Alderman, Robert J Thomas Second Ward, Independent Candidate, Robert J Thomas As there was but one officer to be chosen in that ward, it would seem in law and equity to be entitled to his seat as Alderman of the 2nd Ward April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Minorty Report John King Such an onerous construction of the law would very materially interfere with the freedom of the ballot box and make voting a precarious business Robert J Thomas is therefore entitled to his seat as Alderman of the 2nd Ward A respectful deference to the will of the majority of the people expressed through the ballot box April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that Morgan Curran entitled to seat 2nd Ward alderman Bills Henry Krohl removing bodies old graveyard Assess damages occasioned to Jno Hodgdon and M Ham by the opening of a street through their land running west from Division St. survey and plat of the City Engineer made by order of the City Council Verdict of the jury - damages to Ham and Hodgdon George W Scott pay damages April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication was received from the Auditor suggesting certain changes in the mode of issuing and receiving Treasury orders Petition from James Rowan and others asking the Council to locate and open South Dodge Street commencing in Madden Hollow, corner of Mineral Lot No. 63 intersect the ridge road, running between the lands of Messrs Wildes and Grafford City Engineer to make a survey of street and to return a plat Make a re-survey of the Madden Hollow Road Petition of H Bruening, L Clark, and others asking the Council to open a continuation of the road leading to the new City Cemetery Petition from H L Stout, C Gregoire and their associates to lay down a railway from the line of Main St. on Jones St. to the intersection of Locust St. April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Travel on the streets occupied by the track should not be obstructed left in as good condition as before the track was laid Petition from L L Wood and others improvement of Bluff St. between 9th and 11th streets Petition from Allen Leathers exclusive right to run lines of omnibusses subject to the regulation of Council Petition from C C Childs City Directory, census R C Waples extend the street across the Cooley on the line of Cooks Addition corner of land of George Scott lands of M Ham near Eagle Point survey and plat of said street April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Thomas, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition from W B King applying for the use of the Globe Hall exhibition of certain paintings Resolution Resolved A E Skinner required to furnish a full statement of his accounts to the board Rent the Globe Hall for another year City Engineer instructed to make a survey of an alley proposed to be opened in Langworthys and Kings additions at their own expense hay scales removed to such a place as a committee of the Council should select in the vicinity of the Court House Landing rings to be set watchman appointed James McGovern Daniel Wall James Howey Patrick Murphy April 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel James Howey watchman Bills P Wackerou City Engineer F Wittgsock C Dirchner Henry Sidle April 23, 1855 Morgan Curran 2nd Ward Dr. McMahan, City Health Officer, appeared before the board statements regarding the health of the city reccomending a thorough cleansing of the streets, alleys, and vacant lots Draft Ordinance change in the mode of drawing orders on the treasury provisions of the City Charter Petition of A Leathers Contract with Leathers exclusive right for 7 years of running a line of omnibusses on the route from 1st to 12th St. Main St. thence to Clay St. April 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Clay St. and Cooley Avenue to the city limits A Leathers contract H A Wiltse on behalf of M B Cullen in reference to a change in Mineral St. Correspond with Hunneman Cleaning of streets Resolution Resolved Marshal be instructed to commence a uniform system of the cleaning process at the lower end of Bluff St. Draining of the Pond on Division Street in McCraney's Addition Reducing the bill of Henry Sidle for the expense of burying a child April 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance to prohibit the sale of fresh fish Petition George W Jones widening the street Lorimer Hollow Road change in the name of that street to Appian Way declared a public highway Street from Bluff St. be called Julien Avenue Reduce the amount of merchants license L W Jackson, Charles Suffrens, and T Adams A W Sanford I N Higbee City Assessor W H Robbins and Co. street lamp posts General W Lewis Iowa St. between 8th and 10th streets was in bad condition standing water would produce sickness fix the grade April 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance to provide penalty for City Officers Petition asking for the appointment of L Krause as City Engineer Mr. Kniest take clay from a point in North Main St. Wood Measurer John O'Meara Lumber Measurer R Redman, A Bunting Rules for the government of the Council Ordinance regulating the duty of City Sexton A E Skinner statement of accounts collection of taxes Books and accounts referred to the auditor for examination and settlement April 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel rate of wharfage on the Steamer Berlin, while running between Dubuque and Galena, was fixed at one half the regular price Draft Ordinance regulating the sidewalks of the City amended Charter city attorney Bills of Anderson and Mitton April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Rent the Globe Hall Draft Ordinance regulating the rates of ferriage on Ferries running from the City to the Mississippi River Ordinance on laying sidewalks An Ordinance to provide for numbering houses on Main St. An Ordinance further to define the duties of certain city officers Petition A Leathers Hay Scales Hunneman and Co. April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Proposals for draining the pond on Division St. Bid of Franz Hug dig the ditch at the rate of ten cents per cubic yard Application of Mr. Kniest and Lensser Rules of the government of the Council Rules and Regulations Rule 1. strictly adhered to by the City Council unless temporarily suspended by three fourths of the aldermen Rule 2. Meet regularly on every Monday at 3 PM and at any other time they may deem proper Rule 3. Special Meetings, reasonable notice of such meetings Rule 4. Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the City Council and shall have the casting vote and no other April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Rules of the government of the Council Rule 5. A majority of all the aldermen elected shall constitute a quorum, but a minority may adjourn, fine not exceeding ten dollars Rule 6. Members called to order, anounce quorum Order of Business 1st. Reading of the minutes of the last meeting 2nd. Presentation of petitioners and reports by officers 3rd. Standing Committee 4th. Reports of Select Committees 5th. Communications to the City Council 6th. Unfinished business of preceding meetings 7th. Motions, Resolutions, Notices, and Communications 8th. Presentation of bills Rule 7. Questions relating to the priority of business shall be decided without debate Rule 8. Mayor preseve order and decorum, decide questions of order Rule 9. While the Mayor is putting the questions, no member shall walk across or out of the Council Room Rule 10. Previous to speaking shall rise say Mr. President not proceed with remarks until recognized April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Rules of the government of the Council Rule 11. Persons other than members of the City Council shall not address the Council otherwise in writing Rule 12. No member shall speak more than twice to the same question without the leave of three fourths of the members present Rule 13. While a member is speaking, no member shall entertain private discourse or pass between him and the chair Rule 14. A member called to order shall immediately sit down, unless permitted to explain. If there be no appeal, the decision of the Chair shall be conclusive Rule 15. Motions precedence in the following order 1. To lay on the table 2. To postpone 3. To comment 4. To amend Rule 16. All motions or resolutions shall be reduced to writing if required by the President or a member and when seconded and stated from the chair shall be open for consideration Rule 17. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and have precedence over all others, decided without debate Rule 18. No member shall leave the settings of the City Council without leave Rule 19. Every member who shall be present when a question is stated from the Chair shall vote thereon, unless excused by the Council, or unless he be directly or indirectly interested in the question, in which case, shall not vote. Names of members voting shall be recorded on the minutes. April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Rules of the government of the Council Rule 20. All appointments to office by the Council shall be by ballot or viva voce as the Council shall determine and a majority of the members present, shall be necessary to a choice Rule 21. All Committees shall be appointed by the Mayor or pro tem Rule 22. If the question in debate contain several distinct propositions, any member may have the same divided Rule 23. When a blank is to be filled and different sums and times proposed, the question shall first be put upon the largest sum and longest time. Rule 24. A motion for the Previous Question, to lay the question on the table or to commit until it is decided, shall preclude all amendment and debate. Motion to postpone a question Rule 25. The Previous Question shall be as follows, "Shall the Main Question now be put?" Rule 26. Standing and select committees shall in all cases report in writing Rule 27. All reports of committees shall be addressed to the Mayor and Aldermen Rule 28. The City Recorder shall direct all papers to the appropriate committee and officers, and the Marshall shall deliver the same. Recorder shall attend all meetings Rule 29. Notices of special meetings shall be served by the Marshal on each Alderman personally April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Rules of the government of the Council Rule 29. The Marshal shall have charge of the Council Room and shall attend all meetings of the Council and assist in preserving order Rule 30. City Council shall keep a journal of its proceedings, compel attendance of absent members, punish disorderly conduct, expel any member Rule 31. The standing committee shall be appointed annually and the person first named on the committee shall be the chairman thereof. Standing Committees to wit: 1. On Finance 2. On Claims 3. On Public Schools 4. On Streets 5. On Harbor Improvements 6. On Market Houses and Public Grounds 7. On Pumps, Wells, and Cisterns J P Farley statement in reference to the claim of the estate of John Burton for the rent of the building used by the City as a Calaboose Honorable George W Jones requesting measures to prevent persons owning property along Julien Avenue from building or making other improvements on the along Julien Avenue from building or making other improvements on the ten feet of ground widening of Julien Avenue April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Julien Avenue declared a public highway License of N V Descelles Where persons keep houses for the sale of beer exclusively as merchandise and no other kind of intoxicating liquors, the license of such persons shall be fixed Telegraph Co. granted permission to remove their poles from Main St. to the alley between Main and Iowa St. Recorder procure a suitable desk for the keeping of the papers of the city Frederick L Gelpcke resigning City Engineer W H Linns James Potter elected City Engineer Lillie and McDonald for a part of the islands for a shipyard April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Street Commissioner was instructed to examine Bluff St. betwen 9th and 11th P C Morhiser and C C Hewitt be appointed a special police to act in conjunction with the special police of other cities Resolution Resolved thanks of the City Council be tendered to Frederick Gelpcke for time as City Engineer Petition received signed by merchants and businessmen permission for the erection of awnings without posts City Attorney to draft an ordinance in accordance with the petitioners Marshal instructed to sell the stalls in the market house Election of a Health Officer W R McMahan George W Scott April 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Election of Health Officer Dr. W R McMahan elected City Attorney to draft an Ordinance preventing boats from discharging freight on Sunday John O'Meara presented his official bond as wood measurer A McCann contract paving Main St. May 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition received signed by G Baumgartner and other citizens extend White St. through Eagle Point Avenue survey proposed extension return a plat of the same Communication from F L Gelpcke purchase his level for the use of the city Michael Hughes petition remit a fine imposed on him for disorderly conduct Communication read from the City Auditor, settlement with A E Skinner late City Collector interest in bonds bonds issued to M A Hern and others due May 1, 1855 make provisions for the payment warrant drawn on the treasurer amount of coupons interest commission Annual Statement of the Financial Affairs of the City report be received and ordered to be published Committees on schools and ferries May 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication from Auditor Committee on ordinances, draft ordinance on awnings An Ordinance to further define the duties of the City Sexton required to cause each grave to be dug to the depth of not less than five feet landing of freight on Sunday from steam boats Resolution Resolved Committee on Ordinance be required at their convenience to ascertain whether the pamphlet entitled "Charter with Amendments to Charter of the City of Dubuque and Ordinances of the City Council published by A W Hackley, City Printer for 1854, contains all city ordinances Committee on Hay Scales Committee on Claims report Estate of John Burton Mr. H Admir Proposed change on Mineral Street Lillie and McDonald's application ground on the new island for a yard for boat building permit of the inner islands between the Barney Cut May 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills ordered to be paid George Koch blacksmith on calaboose and rings for steamboat landing Samuel Elmer stones for tying steamboats L A Styles judges and clerks of elections F L Gelpcke engineer G Voight engineer F Behlim E Miller auditor S Sebring John Kuntz license for peddling Assessment roll Ordinance preventing the landing of sick from Steam Boats who did not ship for this point place for keeping the fire engine Draw orders on the treasury in favor of the men employed by the Street Commissioner James Potter official bond with A H Mills and N A McCline securities May 14, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Appointed standing committees On Finance On Claims On Schools On Streets On Harbor Improvements On Market House and Public Grounds On Pumps, Wells, and Cisterns Petition of H L Stout and Charles Gregoire on behalf of the Dubuque Harbor Company prevent interruption of their works by waters persons and protesting against the time the company might be so delayed Petition was received signed by Joseph Bobleter assessment of the damages resulting by the widening of Julien Avenue Recorder be instructed to issue a venire to the City Marshal summon a jury to assess May 14, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Street Commissioner estimate of the proposed improvement on Bluff St. City Engineer returned a survey and plat of South Dodge St. Marshal to summon a jury to assess damages Communication received from the Auditor Delinquent wharfage list six trips charged against the Steamboat Galena P C Morhiser wharfmaster P Kiene Should not P C Morhiser pay the amount of said trips Receipt David Scott Auditor May 14, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel P C Morhiser City Attorney for collection delinquent wharfage block on Main St. between 2nd and 3rd paving travel stopped Street commissioner close the street at both ends, allowing drays or teams, hauling to or from any store in the block An Ordinance to prevent the use of chains, ropes and for locking the wheels of wagons and other vehicles upon Julien Avenue An Ordinance to prohibit the receiving or discharging of freight on Sunday An Ordinance establishing Quarantine regulation May 14, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance regulating sinks and privies Pond on Division Street, survey and estimate of proposed ditch by the City Engineer Petition of Kniest and Lenssen permission to take clay from a point in North Main St. Intersection of the street with Eagle Point Avenue Road to the city hospital May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel A petition was received signed by Michael Shunk and 85 other citizens of German birth asking the Council to have the ordinances and proceedings of the City Council published in the Iowa State Gazette, a newspaper published in the German language. Petition William Rebman permission to take sand from a point on Lake St. near the old nursery on his paying a fair compensation for the privilege. Petition J B Dorr to fix the grade of Alpine St. Committee of the Dubuque Harbor H L Stout, J H Emerson, James Burt, Charles Gregoire pave and macadamize the levee, make the levee 50 ft wider than required by contract May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel sufficient depth of Bluff filling to make a permanent surface Petition Nadeau, Rogers and Co to improve the levee in the vicinity of their steam mill Petition J J E Norman legalize the Madden Hollow road according to the survey of A L Brown Marshal report and account of money in his hands left by persons who have died in the City Hospital John Hoby Expenses of sickness Dr. Mengus Dr. McMahan for digging grave coffin taking there an hospital expenses Certificate of his death The last request of this man was that I should send the balance of the money to his father. Switzerland, Canton St. Gall, Mels, Jacob Hoby. John Davel expenses for coffin (from Heren Court) burying taking there Dr. McMahan hospital expenses The request of this man was that I should May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel John Davel expenses for coffin (from Heren Court) burying taking there Dr. McMahan hospital expenses The request of this man was that I should send the balance to his mother at Green Bay, Wisconsin P Kiene Marshal City Engineer presented official bond with A H Mills and C Rattray as securities Committee on ferries, ordinance regulating ferries ordinance regulating sidewalks An Ordinance permitting the erection of awnings An Ordinance relative to sinks and privies Petition of A Leathers Resolution Allen Leathers proposes to run a line of omnibuses to accommodate a portion of the travelline public in the City of Dubuque from Jones St. in said City up Main St. May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of A Leathers Resolution Allen Leathers proposes to run a line of omnibuses to accommodate a portion of the travelline public in the City of Dubuque from Jones St. in said City up Main St. and along the Plank road to the Northern limits of said City and return to the place of starting making regular trips from the sunrise until sunset every 30 minutes exclusive right to receive pay from passengers for the term of 10 years City Council should designate what kind and the cost of omnibuses fix the rates of fare the frequency of trips and regulate the manner of running from time to time protect the rights of the city Resolved that committee draw up a contract between the City and Allen Leather Committee on the road to the City Hospital report recommend the extension of the cemetery road to the hospital by extending the road on the south side of the cemetery fence there it intersects a street that Mr. Davies reserved as such in his sales of the land runs to the lot of ground that the hospital is built on May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Committee on the road to the City Hospital report plat cemetery road Communication received from P A Lorimer condition of 8th St. Sewer water escaped upon the land owned by him, claim damages from the city Correspondence with Hunneman and Co. extension of time on the Bond of the City Bond at its maturity in January 1856 Report Marshal Steam boat Galena paid wharfage P C Morhiser May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bill of H Krohl sexton claims removing 82 bodies unable to count by 45 removals Sexton prove or swear to his account in order to receive his pay as claimed by him Draw an order for the amount of the bill on Mr. Krohls number of graves Resolution Resolved that the Health Officer be authorized if deemed necessary by him to notify all boats arriving from the south at this city that until further notice be given, they are required to stop at the City Hospital, south of Dirty Hollow renovation and repair of hospital Survey and plat of the extension of Eagle Point Avenue venire Marshal summon a jury to assess damages May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Jury assess damages to property owners along the line of the street by the extension of the same Building an Engine House Fire Engine and hose carriage Building 18 feet by 20 is a sufficient size for the above purpose and as the building is designed to be only temporary One story, enclosed with boards placed up and down, battened with siding-shingled roof Store room for the use of the city Committee be authorized to contract for the erection of the building on the lot owned by the city west of Bluff St. May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City have 10 lamp posts set on the levee and on 4th St. from Main St. to the river Resolution Resolved that the Street Commissioner Repair the city plank road and fill several deep cuts at the edges of the plank Resolved that the Recorder assessments to property on the block on Main St. between 2nd and 3rd streets paving and macadamizing block Street Commissioner to notify the Gas Company to put the streets occupied by their pipe in as good condition as previous to the laying of the pipe Rent the building now accepted as a calaboose Bill of A Jordan for loss on scrip A McCann application for account on Main St. contract Bills allowed E O'Laughlin watchman May 21, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills allowed Silas Sebring watchman L L Wood rent of office for election James Howey watchman G Blocklinger Peter Kiene hospital expenses, burying dead animals M Flanagen and Brothers work on streets Michael McMahan John Dorgan John Murray John McCann Patrick Lang Tim Garrey Garvey Morris Flynn William Flynn Ed Costigan William Coleman John Flynn John Carroll John Dyer John Connely May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition received signed by W W Sweetser alledged nuisance in the upper part property of William Rebman Health Officer examine the premises Petition Simon Cohen conveyance made by the City to P A Lorimer of a strip of ground on Julien Avenue, his property was cut off entirely from the street Petition received signed by F Krueger and 25 other liquor dealers in the City license for the present year Petition by Platt Smith Park Hill Avenue and McCabe Streets public highways according to a plat annexed to the petition Petition signed by George Mehl and 20 other citizens grade 7th St. from Clay to White Street Petition signed by L D Randall May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition signed by L D Randall to lower the grade of Main St. between 1st and 2nd streets system of grade adopted by the City suspension of paving and macadamizing on that portion of street contractors agree to the suspension and property holders interested pay for all expenses Report from Street Commissioner repair of the City Plank Road Application of William Rebman for permission to take sand from Lake Street City would need all spare dirt necessary filling in the neighborhood City Engineer report numbering of business houses on Main St. assign numbers according to plat May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City Engineer survey and plat of the proposed extension of White Street from the old corporation line to Eagle Point Avenue proposed extension would run parallel to Cooley Avenue 20 foot alley on the line of the property through to Eagle Point Avenue Bill of A Jordan for loss on scrip Bills of Anderson and Mitton, Bissell and Conger, and A Gillespie for oil and candles Harbor Improvement Report Petition of Nadeau, Rogers and Co. public landing Resolution Resolved contract for the filling up of that part of the landing between 2nd and 4th streets as in their judgement May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Amos Mathews City Treasurer report Marshal to pay into Treasury the last Monday in each month all funds collected for licenses Communication from Stuber and Bittman Proprietors of the Iowa Staats Zeitung proposing to publish the proceedings, Ordinances, resolutions, and advertising of the Council Paving and macadamizing on the block on Main St. between 2nd and 3rd streets was completed recorder balance due in favor of the contract Communication from P C Morhiser delinquent wharfage May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Whereas City Charter prevents the Mayor from exercising the veto power, however unjust and wrong he might conscientiously conceive a portion of them to be Resolved Mayor shall be permitted to sign the same annexing his objections thereto if he shall deem such law or ordinance detrimental to the public good Resolution Whereas multitude of dogs within City limits, hydrophobia has recently prevailed to an alarming extent near us in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois Disease of hydrophobia is in danger of prevailing in the City Resolved that the Mayor issue his proclamation prevent dogs from running at large Ordinance providing for the levy and collection of a tax on dogs and to prevent hydrophobia May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved ferries, rates of ferriage, not to require of ferries to run at night Resolved that license for the sale of intoxicating liquors fixed 2nd. Recorder instructed upon application of such license and payment 3rd. Act passed at the last session of the legislature restricting the sale of intoxicating liquors by two persons in each county Be decided to be constitutional by the proper courts return to any persons who may have taken out license the remainder of the time such license was given May 28, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution referred to City Attorney City Council could legally grant license for the sale of liquor River should rise, lumber rafts should be exempt from the payment of wharfage City Engineer profile of the grade of Bluff St. from 1st to Jones streets June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition from Anthony Harp require Wood measurer to be at the Wood Market at least every half hour remission of fine Petition from C Collins establish the grade of 15th St. Engineer to survey and present a profile of grade Petition from H McLean nuisance on property of Jacob Brotherly on Locust St. between 5th and 6th Streets Petition signed by S Hempstead, C H Booth, W Lewis, and others appoint J W Clark as Market Master June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition from James Potter engineer fix salary for services Communication from City Attorney, licenses for the sale of liquor Opinion upon the set of resolutions City License has to do only with City Ordinances and City Action Most trades and employments are forbidden to be prosecuted in the city except by special leave for the time specified, the licensee may prosecute the business indicated without being liable to a fine under the general ordinance An Ordinance forbidding an act, party committing such act is liable both under the statute and under the ordinance June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Opinion of the City Attorney, ordinances and licenses I can therefore see no legal objection to the resolutions offered, although it appears to me that Resolution provides for nothing that would not exist without it except where it provides for the return of a portion of the license money on the contingency that the Supreme Court sustains the liquor law J S Blatchley Report of auditor - city finances from April 10 to May 31 Communication Reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Marshal to be correct receipts and expenditures of the City of Dubuque April 10, 1855 to May 31, 1855 City Orders received for City revenue Interest of Bonds maturing in New York on August 1, 1855 thus preserve your credit David Scott June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Cancel sum in Treasury Orders placed on file in the office of the City Recorder Improving the proposal extension of Eagle Point Avenue travel accompanied by a plat of the grade of the most difficult part of the same Open the proposed street from Fengler's addition to Ham's addition Lowering the grade of Main St. between 1st and 2nd Streets inexpedient to make any change in the grade Plat of the business houses on Main St. Declared to be an official plat for the purpose intended Communication from the Treasurer bonds issued to the Southern Wisconsin Rail Road Company June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Julien Avenue, another jury to be summoned widening of Julien Avenue, jury refused to return any verdict unless their fees were paid in advance Candle Bills from last year Anderson ad Mitton, Bissell and Co, and A Gillespie for oil and candles Anthony Jordan's bill paving on contract on Main St. Grading of 7th St. Petition of Geo Mehl and others asking to grade 7th St. between Clay and White Street advertise for proposals June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of J J E Norman and others legalize Madden Hollow Road according to the survey of A L Brown Petition of Platt Smith and others for the declaring of Park Hill Avenue and McCabe Streets public highways Report Harbor Improvement Committee Jones Street Harbor Company Resolution whether the city will do that portion of paving and macadamizing as agreed with said company or will the city require the company to do the work on the terms specified in said contract June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Report Harbor Improvement Committee Jones Street Harbor Company Propose to donate to the City an addition of levee Propose if the Council agree to substitute bluff filling for the paving and macadamizing which they are required Company to do the work Recommend the following Resolutions Resolved that the City relinquish the right to pave or macadamize or fill with bluff filling accept the additional 50 ft June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Company to do the work Recommend the following Resolutions Resolved that all portions of the levee or public landing as is embraced in the contract with the Jones Street Harbor Company declared to be 150 ft wide to be measured from low water mark to the western side of said levee city accepts 50 ft as proposed by said company Jones Street taken from the bluff Resolved substitute such material taken from the bluff as they are now depositing on Jones St for paving or macadamizing June 4, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Adoption of resolutions Jones Street Harbor Company Amendment to resolutions No extension of the time required by contract to complete that improvement June 11, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition signed by F V Goodrich, E Stimson, and Warner Lewis meeting of the citizens asking the Council to appropriate money towards defraying the expenses of a celebration of the opening of the Illinois Central Rail Road to Dubuque Resolution that the sum of $500 be appropriated out of the City Treasury for the purpose of defraying a portion of the expenses of the contemplated celebration in honor of the opening of the rail road Petition of F Doyle and other citizens pass an ordinance requiring the Ferry Company between this city and Dunlieth Dunleith G B Scidmore Central Rail Road June 11, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition signed by E A Lull and others establish grade of 11th St. west of Bluff St. as being too low Petition signed by J M Harrison and A B Harrison foot of 3rd St. grade Petition signed by Platt Smith, S Hempstead, and other citizen property holders on Locust St. to have 33 street lamps put up from 3rd to 14th Petition from Balsey Born of Jefferson Township remit a fine violation of wood ordinance Petition signed by C J Liest and others improve White St. near 10th St. and sewer constructed from Clay to Orange St. on 10th Petition by R Nolte and others bridges erected over the gulley on Jackson St at the crossing of 13th st and over the sewer 14th J W Clark, market master elect, official bond in the penal sum June 11, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel J W Clark, market master elect, official bond in the penal sum with W H Robbins and W S Gilliam as securities Bonds Southern Wisconsin Rail Road Company cancelled Market Master open the doors at the west end of the Market House during the day and closing them at night Street Commisioner in reference to the height of awnings, less heighth than 11 feet Communication from the Jury summoned to assess the damages occasioned to property by opening of South Dodge St. venire another jury number of bids for grading 7th St. and White St. An Ordinance to provide for the summoning of juries in the City of Dubuque An Ordinance regulating the paving of sidewalks June 11, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel F L Gelpcke purchase the level used by him while city engineer Liquor license granting for the sale of liquors as merchandise strikeout last section as provided for a return of a portion of the license money in case the liquor law passed at the last legislature should be sustained Proposals of Harbor Company Amendment to 2nd resolution June 11, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Proposals of Harbor Company Amendment to 2nd resolution not be required to do more than pave or macadamize the 50 ft additional of the levee Amendment to 3rd resolution and also the 50 feet additional levee June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition to dig a public well in 5th Ward on the side walk on Couler Avenue, opposite the house of Martin Dolton Conrad, Frebertsheizer Petition signed by Michael O'Brien condition of the O'Ferrall Hollow Road west of the furnace Dirty Hollow Road Petition from George W Jones lighting the streets of the City with Gas Petition from Lawrence McAvoy extension of the time for the payment of his Dray license E W Nagle and others grade Iowa St. between 2nd and 4th streets June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition received from Joseph Bobleter damages caused by widening Julien Avenue Petition from Michael Reilly run a line of omnibuses from the Waples House to Finley and Co addition on the Delhi Road Dubuque Harbor Co levee 150 ft wide instead of 100 ft Cover the levee 800 feet in length the whole width of the same Bluff filling at the expense of the city Resolution Resolved that it is improper for any member of the Council to vote in any matter in which he is directly or indirectly interested in the profit of any contract, job, work, or services to be performed Petition of the Harbor Co June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Harbor improvements Stones placed as monuments in the lower part of town by the U.S. Commissioners displaced by Gas Co Resolution Resolved that whenever the Gas Light Company shall remove a monument or water table in any of the streets, an engineer be employed to replace them at the expense of the company, notify the engineer Committee on streets report Petition of Simon Cohen location of Julien Avenue, strip between him and the northern line of said avenue owned by the city left without an outlet to the street June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of E A Lull and others establish grade of 11th St. west of Bluff St. remonstrating against the grade of Bluff too low for the sewers on 11th St, water passes down Bluff from 12th to 10th rendering the sewers on 11th of no use Change the grade on Bluff St. establish the grade of 11th west Petition of R Nolte and others construct a bridge on Jackson St. where 18th and 14th streets cross Jackson Street is rendered impassable in consequence of a deep ditch gully on 13th st be filled instead of bridged June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Report on Petition of C J Leist and others to improve White St. near 10th where there is a pond of water caused by the ater running down 10th Sufficient clay on White Stereet where this work is necessary to be done Contract between the committee and Patrick O'Hern for doing grading on 7th and White St. An Ordinance to repeal an Ordinance prohibiting the locking of wheels of wagons and other vehicles in descending Julien Avenue Board and post at the top of the hill be converted into a guide board to be set up at the forks of the road in West Dubuque Guide Board at the head of the Plank Road near John E Miller's Auctioneers Bond June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that the Street Commissioner be instructed to continue the sewer on 10th St. up to Bluff St. An Ordinance to repeal an Ordinance prohibiting the receiving or discharging of freight on Sunday Watchmen of the City be required to call the hours of the night Mayor and Marshal inquire into the character of the watchmen in the employ of the city Ordinance for the protection of public and private property in the City of Dubuque Communication Dr. McMahan resigning the office of Health Officer Bills Allowed Bissell and Co articles for hospital James Potter engineer James Howey watchman H Sidel E O'Laughlin S Sebring M Flynn constable June 18, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills G Blocklinger hands on bridges L L Wood sign Julien Avenue Joseph Hug digging ditch William Pool hay scales Franz Appredisir attending hospital A Consadine filling Iowa St. James Power R Spaulding stationary Stuber and Bittman, R McMahon, W L Johnson, Herman Lensch, and Felix Mercher Special Meeting June 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Street Commissioner be instructed to work Mineral Street up the Blake Hollow to the road on the ridge in the Finley Addition Petition signed by P Malady and others asking Council to take such action in reference to Madden Hollow Road suitable and safe condition for traveling Habor Improvement Committee Report Petition of Jones Street Harbor Company Accept the proposition before them Special Meeting June 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Habor Improvement Committee Report Resolution Resolved that the proposition of the Jones Street Harbor Co. dated June 18, 1855 be accepted provided nothing herein contained shall release the aforesaid Company from any other obligation contained in said contract, nor from dispensing with the protection of the levee with the wall as specified Resolution not adopted Resolution Resolved that this Council will receive hereafter no petitions or propositions for changes of the contracts of the Harbor Companies June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions P A Lorimer, M Mobley, and William Johnson proposing to extend 1st St. to the Main River and make a levee along the same, on condition that the City will convey to them all the land owned by the City described as follows Beginning at the levee and extending across the inner and outer islands to the Mississippi River, running up and down the river from Barney and Jones Cut J H Thedinga and others recommending the appointment of Dr. Edward Donn as Health Officer Drs. Menegus and Bengel application for Health Officer Fill vacancies in night watch, recommending appointment of Francis Sebring, Hamilton White, and John Regan Asking Council to remove the present Wood Measurer from Office June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Venire summon a jury to assess damages caused by the opening of South Dodge Street Verdict of the jury No damages will be sustained by Bonson, Rae and Co. Damages Patrick Cohens No damages will be sustained by Haskens No damages will be sustained by Richard Bonson No damages will be sustained by Bonson and Waller No damages will be sustained by James Ronan No damages will be sustained by John Fitzpatrick Damages John Gaffney persons owning property in vicinity of the road John D. Grafford John Wilde Bonson and Waller Richard Bonson William W Hamilton John Blake John Fortune Robert C Waples Geo Bennett William Andrew June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Verdict adopted Payment of interest falling due on July 1, 1855 Bonds of the City Committee on Finance to provide funds necessary Engineer profile of 15th St. from Bluff to Orange St, grade proposed Committee on Claims Report Bills Paid William L Johnson Felix Mercher securing bridge Stuber and Bittmann printing Herman Lensen repairing Hay Scales Committee on streets grade on Bluff St. from 9th to 10th lowered 9 inches water to run into the sewer on 10th June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication from Dr. McMahan compensation Health Officer Committee on Market House report fitted to the eaves of the Market House, middle of the building is 9 inches higher than the ends impossible to conduct water from one end of the house to the other Committee on Ordinances An Ordinance to protect public lamps Committee on Engine House June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition Daniel Smith damages opening a street through land owned by him Reconsider vote rejecting the proposition of the Jones Street Harbor Company make levee 5 ft wider Resolution Resolved City hereby accept the 50 ft addition, obligate itself to pave levee Resolved Committee on Ordinances Ordinance to regulate the rates of fare for Hackney coaches, carriages, cabs, drays, etc for coveying passengers and goods within the corporate limits of the City An Ordinance authorizing the City Marshal to appoint deputies An Ordinance to provide for the demolishing of dangerous walls June 25, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance provide for the inspection of weights and measures Resolution Resolved sidewalks paved and curb stones set where the streets have been graded Resolved established grade on 1st St. carry water on the same F J Cromer and Co. applying for a license to deal in groceries and liquors Bills Allowed Michael Flanagen street commissioner Martin Flanagen Tim Garvey William Coleman John Flynn John Carroll Samuel Henry Patrick Lany Franz Hug Henry Grim cisterns at market James Howey watchman Franz Hug discount on order No. 1543 July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions D S Wilson appoint Dr. Bengel as City Health Officer Henry Heeb Dr. Mathews making application for the appointment as Health Officer J Resenbaum making application for hay weigher Resignation of G C Knieschbaum J B Henion grade a portion of 11th St. in front of his property in Farley's addition Daniel Brennan damages caused by blasting on Julien Avenue contract with William Johnson J H West citizens of Mosalem township July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel J H West citizens of Mosalem township Road laid out along the bank of the river to the southern limits of the city Petitions W F Thompkins complaining of the practice of hucksters buying up at an early hour in the morning a large proportion of the necessary vegetables for family and hotel use brought to the marketr thereby rendering it impossible for consumers to puchase such articles except at exhorbiant rates Reports of Officers Julien Avenue verdict of Jury venire Marshal summon a jury widening Julien Avenue damages Damages to J M Emerson H A Littleton Pat Collins and Sullivan Cosgrove July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Reports of Officers Julien Avenue verdict of Jury venire Marshal summon a jury widening Julien Avenue damages Damages to Pat Gainer H Bade J Smith Doolittle J B Bougeiors Joseph Bobleton H Shadrich Owen Dunn Geo Bennett Pickett Hollingsworth J M Heidel P A Lorimer street is sufficiently wide, culverts covered or arched, nearly 20 feet addition Petitioners pay for the damges in proportion to the value of their property anyone is benefitted it must be the petitioners G Charles Knieschbaum R Osee Anderson T K Kennedy H W Diltse Samuel Elmer C G Hawthorne Verdict on table as not being according to law Grade of 1st st recommending a change in the same for better draining of the street July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Ordinance regulating grades Grade of 3rd St. west of Bluff St. profile of the proposed grade Harbor improvements of the city, paving for the levees accompanied by the profile of the grade grade of levee Resolution Resolved that the city advertise for bids to pave the levee, Jones Street Harbor Company Provided that said company fill and prepare the 50 ft additional given for levee purposes for paving July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel I N Higbee City Assessor assessment list July 16, 1855 hear appeals of all persons who are not satisfied with the assessment of their property by the assessor Reports of Committees Draft from W J Barney and Co. for the amount of interest due City Bonds in New York forwarded the same and recommended draw order on treasury Committee on Harbor Improvements Lincoln Clark, A McDaniel, John W Finley, C J Cummings, and L H Langworthy Directors of the Harbor Improvement Company memorial sets up a claim not warranted in terms of contract give company all ground south of 8th st July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Directors of the Harbor Improvement Company memorial sets up a claim not warranted in terms of contract give company all ground south of 8th st south side of Barney's Cut between the old canal or inner slough and the Main River contract limits several reservations for which we refer the Council to the said contract include all land south from 8th st Memorialists Empathetically deny and we are utterly at a loss to conceive how any person who would read the contract and examine the map upon which that contract was based could come to the conclusion of the memorialists they must have calculated largely upon the ignorance or stupidity of its members Recommend the passage of the following resolution Resolved that the land to be granted by the City of Dubuque to the Harbor Improvement Company July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Recommend the passage of the following resolution Resolved that the land to be granted by the City of Dubuque to the Harbor Improvement Company includes only that portion of land as lies south of 8th st, as the same is projected to run in a parallel line with 7th st as laid down upon the map referred to in the said contract Communication of Honorable George W Jones placing of additional lamps in different parts of the city present state of the city finances July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that the property holders on Locust St. have the priveledge of erecting and using gas lamp posts and gas lights upon bearing the expense of purchasing and fitting up the same Resolved that the name Dirty Hollow be changed to that of Southern Avenue Resolved that the city marshal be instructed to have this hall cleaned of the scenery and stage apparatus Resolved 7th St Harbor Improvement, settle the line of 7th Street from where said street now terminates to the Main Riverj Salary of the Recorder salary of the marshal salary of the Street Commissioner Bills Paid P Kiene P W Crawford G Blocklinger July 2, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills Paid Anderson and Pelan for lumber James Potter City Engineer Schumacher and Brothers architects for hospital E O'Laughlin watchman Silas Sebring H White F Sebring Additionalt watchman be employed Elect a Health Officer Nominated Dr. Donn Dr. Mathews Dr. Watson Dr. Bengel Dr. Donn elected Health Officer July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions George W Barnes open road along the south side of the city cemetery D Decker cause Walnut St to be graded R Rittenhouse and J Neely vacate a portion of an alley in the rear of their property on 14th St. C A Mills and others grade of 14th st west of Bluff St S C Boyington contractors for erecting the bridges for the harbor improvement companies July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel S C Boyington contractors for erecting the bridges for the harbor improvement companies planed and painted Communication from Jones Street Harbor Company 50 ft additional levee issue proposals for bids for doing the paving Reports of Officers Finances of the City interest falling due on city bonds City Auditor July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Reports of Officers Levy a special tax as a special interest tax to be collected in cash and set apart as a special fund for the payment of interest cancel city scrip Report of Auditor published Resignation of City Hay Weigher Krieschbaum Report Street Commissioner filled 6th Street between Iowa and White streets gutters only paved to Iowa water is washing away the filling require property holders to set their curb stones and fill sidewalks July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City Engineer and Street Commissioner proposal to improve Mineral Street profile of cutting and filling necessary E W Nagle and others grade Iowa Street between 2nd and 3rd in a passable condition July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance to prohibit Hucksters from purchasing anything in Market during Market hours for the purpose of selling again Resolution Resolved that the Marshal summon an active and efficient police for the space of 36 hours and longer if necessary 6:00 pm Tuesday July 17, 1855 Resolved that the City appropriate the additional sum of $1000 to aid in the completion of said celebration J Rosenbaum hay weigher salary of City Engineer J P Farley Esq stated that the Director of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company July 9, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel J P Farley Esq stated that the Director of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company contract for grading the first division of road before issuing the bonds of the city painting the bridges over the sloughs Street Commissioner repair the road leading to the graveyard near Charles Rosenhouse Bills Paid D G Scott auditor J S Blatchley attorney P Kiene sundries F Apprediser attendance at hospital J P Quigley medicine per Health Officer C Nitteraur witness fees W McCullough Anton Gell street commissioner Samuel Henry F Klopper H Tema Peter Liscthell Jno Blake E Lanahan M Flynn July 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions Lyman and Stout 4th St. between Main and Locust Street to be filled City Engineer and Street Commissioner paving and macadamizing of Main Street Contractors and completion of the contract July 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City Engineer and Street Commissioner paving and macadamizing of Main Street Contractors and completion of the contract hauling quarry instead of breaking the stones as stipulated James Potter G Blocklinger abrasion of city islands, bank be protected from washing rip-rap work Petition of Rufus Rittenhouse and J Neely Portion of land donated to the City of Dubuque August 1, 1855 for a public alley or highway by the persons named Jno Yates, Ehrhart, and A D Anderson Ordinances passed July 17, 1854 July 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City Auditor Salary Day for the appeals of all persons not satisfied with the assessment of their property Appeals from assessment E Fengler, L H Langworthy, Geo W Scott, J D Bush, Jno King Emerson and Shields, John Miller, F Weigel, M McNamara, Peter Kiene, M Curran, J Geiger, M Ham Resolution Resolved that for the present, no reduction of valuation be allowed on the assessment roll Ordinance confining the operation of the ordinance prohibiting the sale of fresh fish to such times as the Health Officer and Council might deem necessary to prevent the spread of malignant diseases July 16, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel An Ordinance to amend an ordinance licensing shows, theatres, and other exhibitions Resolution Resolved that the city taxes for the present year be fixed at the following rates tax to defray current expenses property road tax special tax to pay interest on city bonds Draft an ordinance to prevent the destruction of advertising bills City Treasurer salary Bills of Pierce and Co for Carriage Hire and of H Krohl for digging graves Suspension of the ordinance requiring payment of wharfage on lumber rafts discontinued Assess the cost of paving the sidewalks in front of the lot of Jno Sullivan on Main St. Bills J W Clark, Market Master July 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions J E Eardman removal of shanty on city property Julien Avenue D Decker allow the shanty to remain until fall as the occupant was a poor man, with a sick family James Gillespie and J C Jennings change in location of a portion of Bee Branch Road near John E Miller residence, plat R Bonson grade of Dodge Street established R C Waples recommending Philip Direnbenger as City Sexton July 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved City Sexton removed and Philip Direnberger appointed R C Waples grade Clay Street between 6th and 7th A Yager and citizens of the 5th Ward allow Frederick Kaniger shop for the sale of meat Reports of Officers Health Officer health of the city to be good J Rosenbaum official bond as City Hay Weigher T Fanning and William Young Assess half the cost of paving and macadamizing the block on Main St. between 1st and 2nd Resolution Resolved city levy a tax on the taxable property of the City to purchase ground and to build school houses for the use of the Dubuque City School District July 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Committee on Harbor Improvements bids for paving levee Resolution Resolved change grade of Bluff St. between 9th and 10th Streets so as to allow the water a greater fall An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance to provide a Hay and Wood Market in the City of Dubuque and for other purposes An Ordinance relative to street lamps An Ordinance to provide for the protection of the bridges of the sloughs Bills Special Policemen during the Rail Road construction Horris Haas Daniel Street Pat Murphy Franz Nauer Jno White Patrick Conner Daniel Wall July 23, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills Special Policemen during the Rail Road construction John Real C Koemer W Brown J H Lyter J Buhlmeier James Howey Dennis Gangham Charles Newman J Bean H W Ditts Jo Swearinger Thomas Stradling and Co book binding Andrew and Treadway 3 police lanterns Work for Street Commissioner Michael Flanagen Martin Flanagen S Helmiller A Helmiller A Langanager Timothy Ryan John Flynn John Carroll Tim Garvey Patrick Lany Jerry Pigel William Coleman A Consadine Andrew Cisel July 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions J E Hough open and improve Julien Avenue west of old corporation line and north of the old terminated road Richard Sibboch and other citizens improve Diagonal and Broadway streets in King's Addition R Mitton grade of the streets in Farley's Addition improve Spruce Street Licensed liquor sellers protect them from prosecution of their business July 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions E A Lull against lowering of grade of Bluff St between 9th and 11th Resolution Resolved committee grade of Bluff St. George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company grant outer island between Barney and Ferry cut for Depot Grounds L H Langworthy and H A Wiltse grant a piece of land on the river north of 7th st. Milwaukee and Mississippi and the Illinois Central Rail Roads July 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions H A Wiltse replace Henry Krohl as Sexton William O'Hern alley between Main St. and Locust St. below 1st Raise pay of watchmen Reports of Officers Change in Bee Branch Road J C Jennings and Gillespie grade and improvement of Walnut st July 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Walnut Street Grade Julien Avenue to 14th St. More properly speaking an alley property holders shall lay off as much ground on each side of the present lines to make the street 50 ft in width James Potter City Engineer Profile of 14th St. west of Bluff St. Assessment of property on the block of Main St between 1st and 2nd Harbor Improvements renew bids for paving the levee Frederick Kaniger keep a shop for the sale of meat near A Yager Market House July 30, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills James Potter engineer F Apprediser attending hospital J Gantenbein carpenter market house C Rattray stationary Anton Gill street commissioner Samuel Henney Franz Klapper Herman Tema Peter Lischet Joseph Schumacher Frederick Meier John Cruner Lawrence Trischler Special Meeting August 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition from the Directors of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road company contract for the building the first Division of the road on condition that the city should subscribe $100,000 additional stock in the Board submit to a vote of the citizens Resolution Resolved Mayor issue a proclamation submitted to the qualified electors of the City, the question of whether the City shall subscribe one hundred thousand dollars additional stock paid in bonds of the city Storing of powder by Dr. Mason in a building erected by him for that purpose in the corner part of town H White city watchman complaint for misconduct in the discharge of his duties Special Meeting August 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that City Marshal shall have full control of the City Watch in ordering them to different beats and that each of the city watch shall obey the Marshal Mineral Street John Blake improvement contract August 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions Samuel Ross and others Michael Hagerty lamplighter and watchman M Morgan and others cause grade of the city north of 14th Street City Engineer Report of Officers Street Commissioner purchase certain excavating tools for the use of the City in opening and improving streets Madden Hollow Road progress Grading of 7th and White Street August 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Patrick O'Hern contract on 7th and White Streets Settlement with the contractor Committee on Streets Improvement of Diagonal and Broadway streets Petition of R Sibbach to the plank road Petition of William O'Hern alley between Main and Locust Streets grade on 1st is much lower than the alley and is now the reservoir August 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of William O'Hern alley between Main and Locust Streets grade on 1st is much lower than the alley and is now the reservoir block above South of Main and up to 2nd Street cause the water to run into the sewer over Main Street Resolution Resolved that the Council advertise for bids to fill up to a proper grade on 1st St between Main and Bluff Alley between Main and Locust St. and below first Committee on Harbor Improvements Abrasion of City Island Protection of that part of the island north of the ferry slough forming an island or sand bar August 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Harbor Improvement bids for paving Jones Street Levee Description of paving Rock from 3 to 6 inches thick on top, hammered face, 12 inches deep, slode jointed into thirds of the way down, and laid in a bed of sand or gravel Resolution Resolved Council relinquish to Rufus Rittenhouse the alley donated to the City for public use by A Anderson, John Yates, William Ehrhart July 9, 1855 Hamilton White be removed from position of City Watchman City Marshal to collect damages assessed to the property holders opening of South Dodge Street Michael Hagerty appointed lamplighter and watchman August 7, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills paid Silas Sebring watchman O Rultander W Brown Hamilton White Francis Sebring E O'Laughlin McClure, Mills, and Co 20 maps of Dubuque City August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions and Communications Seventh Street Harbor Improvement Company Donate to the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company upper half of the outer middle island for a freight depot extend 5th st. across the slough to the upper portion Nadeau, Rogers and Co continue filling of the levee between 2nd and 4th streets J B N Bougeois land for widening Julien Avenue August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions and Communications M Morgan paving of the Jones Street Levee Reports of Officers Auditor Banking house of W J Barney and Company, interest on bonds City Engineer Madden Hollow Road cost of building the first section from Bluff Street to Malady Mineral Street connect with Arch Street in Finlay and Burton Addition Reports of Committees Bills of H C Pierce and Brothers J Fahnesworth Resolution Public Schools within the City Limits August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Public Schools within the City Limits Therefore B M Samuels, chairman of the committee on public schools required to perform the duties Resolution Harbor Improvement companies, running the streets straight to the river Resolved that John King report as early as possible Report changing the grade of Bluff St. between 9th and 11th streets appearance of the street is good, brought up to grade, it will be greatly improved Changes in the grade of 9th st to 11th St. August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Dangerous in our opinion to establish a precedent for the alteration of grade at present Established grade is a sort of compromise between the properties on either side of the street cannot be altered to benefit one side of the street without entailing an equal amount of injury to the other Resolution Resolved Resolution adopted July 23 lower grade on Bluff St. be rescinded Petitions for a grant of a portion of the islands belonging to the City for depot purposes Report George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell, Pacific Rail Road Company L Clark, L H Langworthy, and Henry Wiltse August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Report George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell, Pacific Rail Road Company L Clark, L H Langworthy, and Henry Wiltse Petition of L Clark, L H Langworthy, and Henry Wiltse public meeting of the board of trade and other citizens held at the court house' Donate to three Rail Road Companies not more than 40 acres Illinois Central, Milwaukee and Mississippi, and Dubuque and Pacific contrary to the practice of public bondies in donating for the use of individuals or companies in the public domain city derive no advantage city would sustain in depriving itself of so much valuable property on the river steamboat landing north of 7th Street August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of L Clark, L H Langworthy, and Henry Wiltse Depot located south of Jones Street more convenient to the business community time enough when the companies ask for a donation of land from the citizens of Dubuque Petition of George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell Committee of the board of Directiors of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company donation of land not less than 15 acres outer island between the Barney Cut and the Ferry slough ask it as a donation unwillinging to recommend the grant islands belonging to the city are already mortgaged to secure the payment of a large debt interest must be annually paid by the city August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell Committee of the board of Directiors of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company acting in bad faith to the creditors no other means of securing the debt but by heavy taxation cutting off from the use of the city the very best part of our steamboat landing 30 to 40 steamboats at our landing at one time necessary to construct two large draw or turn bridges across the inner and outer sloughs If the depot is located at this place, it would be more convenient to the commercial or business community 6th and Main street to the depot ground south of Jones Street Barney Cut August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition of George W Jones, Platt Smith, and F E Bissell Committee of the board of Directiors of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company loss of valuable property and most valuable steamboat landing\ land asked for by petitioners is more than is absolutely necessary for depot purposes P Quigley and M McNamara August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Minority Report Communication of L Clark, H A Wiltse, and L H Langworthy Platt Smith, George W Jones, and F E Bissell grant lands to the Southern Wisconsin and Illinois Central Rail Roads question Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company north one-half of the island between Waples and Barney Cuts be submitted to a vote of the people of this city allow the people to whom these lands belong to decide Resolution Resolved Mayor issue a proclamation to the qualified electors of this City Ferry and Barney Cuts and the Mississippi and outer slough shall be appropriated to the DPRRC an entire levee 150 ft in width shall be reserved to the City August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Weigel, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Amendment 7th Street Company run out and bridge 5th Street Contract between Jones Street Harbor Company and Hurly and Sherman for the paving of the levee Judges of the elections 1st Ward Edward Keas Hugh Treanor 2nd Ward J M Harrison William Young 3rd Ward John Parker Henry Grimm 4th Ward L L Wood David Baird 5th Ward Charles Rose A McKee Ald Weigel resigning his seat Election to fill the vacancy Nominated George L Nightingale, George W Scott August 13, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel George Nightingale elected Alderman 2nd Ward Bills Allowed J W Clark salary as market master G W Rogers nightwatch F Sebring watchman H Sidel H Krohl gigging graves William Coleman street commissioner M McMahan Andrew Cisel John Flynn John Cosgrove Frank Klapper Albert Langanager Jacob Helmiller Anton Helmiller John Carroll Timothy Garvey William Cleary Tim Ryan Patrick Lang Jerry Pigel Michael Flanagen Martin Flanagen Patrick Consadine August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Nightingale oath of office Petitions Peter Kearney grading of Mineral Street, water turned upon his property in Blake's addition cause serious injury Watchmen of the City salary in scrip or money M B Cullen change in 17th St as shown by a diagram accompanying the petition so as to avoid an abrupt point of bluff August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions Charles Corkery bad condition of streets around the public square cause the streets to be graded so as to carry off the water and to constuct a sidewalk around the square Gilliam and Emerson and other merchants, difficulty of getting freight from the outer island ends of the Jones Street Bridge P McDonough proposing to make a single track at both ends for drays and teams Richard Sibbach shop for sale of meat, below A Yager's August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Report of Officers Engineer grade of Spruce and Jefferson streets in Farley's Subdivision 11th Street west of Bluff St. Extension of the cemetery street accompanied by a plat map of the road as surveyed rapidly growing vicinity of Lake Street James Potter engineer August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petition R C Waples grade between 6th St and 7th St. Market House Committee Committee on Finance interest to Barney and Co for collection borrowed portion of Harbor Fund payment of interest Filling on levee near Nadeau, Rogers and Co Mill August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Madden Hollow Road Resolution Resolved that contract and appropriate $2000 on Madden Hollow Road Resolution Resolved Finance enquire into amount of scrip in circulation Gilliam and Emerson August 20, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel License of Brook's Firework and balloon ascension exhibition fixed Resolution providing for a revision of Ordinances of the city Bills of John McCann for breaking rock, H Hunt and F St.Clair for killing dogs, Merritt Mahony and Dorr for printing Returns of loan elections For and against the subscription of $100,000 additional stock Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road Company 1011 votes for 109 votes against Bills allowed Booth and Shine for lumber Smith and Parker cistern pipes for market house August 27, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions William J Neely and others, grade and improve 14th St. west of Bluff George W Scott grade of Air Hill Street George W Jones ascertain intention of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Rail Road Company Sarah Young remit City tax August 27, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions F V Goodrich and others not to permit theatrical exhibitions in the Globe Hall Street Commissioner bad condition of 7th and White Streets Engineer proposed change to Mineral Street Accompanying plat alteration in Mineral Street Right of way given by Newman sanction of Parker with his promise of relinquishment Bills of John McCann, Henry Hunt August 27, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Bills of John McCann, Henry Hunt, F St.Clair, Aaron Baptester 5th Ward Schoolhouse Mr. Schrum continue the work by piece-work Resolution Resolved Mayor appoint suitable person to ascertain the number of children in each ward Census of children who may entitled to the benefit of common schools August 27, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved Powder house, suitable place for the construction for keeping and storing powder Resolved Engineer examine the Jones and 7th Street Companies' bridges Resolved paying a certain judgement in favor of J Trudell District Court of Dubuque County Resolved abatement of taxes claims in writing Judges of elections 1st Ward Edward Keas, Hugh Treanor 2nd Ward William Young, T F Gilliam August 27, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Judges of elections 1st Ward Edward Keas, Hugh Treanor 2nd Ward William Young, T F Gilliam 3rd Ward Henry Ricketts, Henry Grimm 4th Ward L L Wood, E Spottswood 5th Ward Anton Heeb, Ira Hulbert Bills Paid Henry Grimm market house William Baumer P Coghlen transcribing assessment list Peter Lischet street commissioner Joseph Schumacher Herman Tema John Kremer Lawrence Trischler Anton Gell Martin Ryan Samuel Henny Jerry Pigel Michael Lawrence Simon Cohen September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions H N Diltse abatement of taxes opening of a street City Engineer William J Neely remonstrating against the grade 14th St. Thomas Yates against petition of M B Cullen and any change in 17th St Change in Mineral St. Peter Holtz additional markets in upper parts of town Booth and Shine fine lumber on the levee may be remitted Reports of Officers September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Reports of Officers Report of Sexton Durrenburger number of persons buried by him City Cemetery Report ordered to be published City Marshall Detailed statement of all the monies collected by him April 14, 1855 to September 1, 1855 Justice Report of Fines W M Crozier amount of fines collected by him Communication presented from the City Engineer accompanied by a copy of all the grades and roads established by the city Bridges of the Harbor Improvement Companies design Bridge of the lower company across the slough on the continuation of Jones Street amply sufficient to insure the stability of the superstructure September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication presented from the City Engineer accompanied by a copy of all the grades and roads established by the city Bridges of the Harbor Improvement Companies design Bridge of the lower company across the slough on the continuation of Jones Street amply sufficient to insure the stability of the superstructure Entire line of the Central Rail Road Strength of these bridges Double track for wagons and footpaths Conformable to contract Contingencies - rafts, ice, and high water The high water may sweep away the ends from the bridge and thereby render useless the whole improvement for a time September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication presented from the City Engineer accompanied by a copy of all the grades and roads established by the city Bridges of the Harbor Improvement Companies design The Seventh Street Bridges small bridge across the old canal is substantially built same contractors as the bridge across the main slough on 7th St. and Iowa St. The piers of this bridge, I reckon less substantial the the lower bridge but the superstructure is infinitely superior both in workmanship and material lumber yards, rafts September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Communication presented from the City Engineer accompanied by a copy of all the grades and roads established by the city Bridges of the Harbor Improvement Companies design Durability of bridges Recommend an ordinance to the effect that no vehicle or horse be allowed to pass the same faster than an ordinary walk James Potter, City Engineer W J Barney and Co for the payment of judgement J Trudell Scott's petition Filling on 1st St. Enter into contract with the lowest and best bidder Election Results Returns of election held on September 1, 1855 For and against the grant of the north half of the middle island to the DPRRC for depot purposes 130 For Grant 614 Against Grant September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved Chairman of Committee on Streets excused from serving in view of business in his hands Resolution Destitute of market space and the rapid growth of the city demands 3 market squares Resolved point out suitable grounds in each ward for markets Ordinance on the subject of the graveyard Resolution Resolved Marshal ascertain the amount of money in the hands of Justice Gilliam belonging to the city September 3, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Resolution Resolved that the sale of fresh fish in the market be allowed to those who engage in the business Bills Paid J Apprediser attendance at hospital O Rothlander watchman M Hagerty S Sebring J Brown Kersy E O'Laughlin S S Whitney rent of office James Potter pay of assistants September 10, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions R Spaulding and others against the adoption of the grades recommended by the City Engineer for 11th Street, Spruce Street, and Jefferson Street A W Hackley pay for printing done Assessment Appeals Assessment of the property of John King Ernest Fengler J E Norman Reports of Officers J Rosenbaum Hay Weigher Weighing of hay on City hay scales from July 10, 1855 to September 8, 1855 September 10, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel City Engineer profiles of the streets from 14th to 19th streets Paving of Jones Street Levee Paving contract makes no provisions for ring fastenings or posts on the levee solid blocks of stone weighing from 2 to 3 tons imbedded in the ground James Potter City Engineer Census of children 1st Ward J Fitzpatrick 2nd Ward O Rothlander 3rd Ward Henry Ricketts 4th Ward Adams Koch 5th Ward Alonzo McKee September 10, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Reports of Committees Whiskey Hill Road M O'Brien portion of the Military Road within the corporate limits public highway Paving and Macadamizing 7th Street between Clay and Orange Streets Ordinance to amend Section 6 of the Ordinance on City Cemetery Ordinance to license merchants, shopkeepers, and druggists September 10, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel bridges constructed by the Harbor Improvement companies Fine of Booth and Shine for obstructing the levee with lumber rafts Bills John Miller cemetery road Gas Lights Co. gas street lamps and Globe Hall 5th Ward School House Michael Flanagen work for street commissioner Martin Flanagen Patrick Lang Patrick Consadine Jerry Pigel Jim Ryan Cleary John Carroll Tim Garvey Jacob Helmiller Anton Helmiller Lawrence Helmiller Frank Klopper A Langanager John Flynn John Cosgrove William Coleman Michael McMahan John Blake Mineral Street Contract September 24, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions George W Jones, F V Goodrich, andc L Clark expenses of Rail Road celebration Referred to Special Committee Paving and Macadamizing Main Street above 8th Street C H Booth sidewalks and curb stones set September 24, 1855 Shields, McNamara, Curran, Samuels, Spottswood, Ham, King, Nightingale, Pelan, Quigley, Connel Petitions William Johnson Council to indemnity him against any loss on scrip Contract for improvement of the Lorimer Hollow Road Charles Street Open the streets on Bee Branch as laid out by A L Brown George W Jones and 25 others condition of Delhi Road within the city limits Night Watch pay for services M J Sullivan assessment on property F Schumacher and 10 other property holders on Clay Street between 6th and 7th Streets