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W Roll_17 Part 1Regular Session September 4, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Resolutions Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing the alley from 11th to 12th street between Washington and Jackson Streets by Jas N Foye contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows H Tischer S 3/4 of S 1/5 lot 498 city G Schneider N 1/4 of S 1/5 lot 498 city S 1/2 of SM 1/5 lot 498 John Forest N 1/2 of S M 1/5 lot 498 Margaret Zimmerman Est N 1/15 lot 498 Susan Naylon N 50 ft of lot 499 Anton Vogler S 30' of N 80 ft of lot 499 Dominick Nickels N M 1/5" 7" of lot 499 Jacob Pfiffner S M 40 ft lot 499 Frank Brede S 84' 5" of lot 499 adopted By Ald Deckert Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for constructing an eight foot plank sidewalk on the north side of West Third Street by Crawford and McCoy contractors in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Lot Babcock lot prospect hill add Mrs Gotschell lot 10 prospect hill add Regular Session September 4, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing the alley from 18th to 19th street between white and jackson streets by wm h Rebman contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows No ft name of owner description amount tax anton Manahl s 1/2 lot 47 Peter Nicks 487 city G Gnahl 487 M Pfiffner 487 Jos Schenker 487 John Gnahl 487 Aug koester 490 Frank Phillip 490 Fred Doerner 490 Michael Fohrman 490 Mary Lustenberger 490 Geo Veideur 490 Regular Session September 4, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Dr M E connelly waiting on small pox Grosvener and harger Stationary The herald printing times Company Daily Demokrat P Olinger livery John McDermott carpenter John Rokesek plastering Robt Bosshart police T W Reute supplies police Omnibus company police John McCoy streets T E Frith garbage C Schhmeid police Larry Dailey expense P Olinger livery Howard & linehan fire Christman & Healey parks D D OConnell expense Grosvener & Harger curtains james E McClain streets C W Robison lumber Kavanaugh and Crogane stove J J Linehan Hose co fire Key City Hool & Ladder Co A A Cooper repairs fire dept Omnibus Co rent fire John Hartig police M M Walker streets A G D Allen streets Dubuque Telegraph Co printing Water Company Geofrey McGrath Paul Traut Treas Int Wm H Rebman Special ass Jas N Foye Gove St Wall F R Milton Engineer McCoy and Crawford Special ass M Tschirgi Jr Eng H Martin special ass Mrs Koenig expense J Geiger Wm J Watters Hay fire Hansen Linehan supplies fire Telephone Co fire James kelly stationary Sullivan and Gmehl lot book R W Rodgers repairing walk Larry dailey express C A Voelker rubber coats fire T J Connell copying Geo W Burden gas Key city Gas Co gas Poole Gillian & Co expense wm Koenig feed for pound thos ragan Sol Turck hose co fire fifth ward hose key city gas co coal fire carr ryder & wheeler fire C McElrath spur Lafflin & Rand police S M Langworthy streets J W Hoffman expense Jacob Berg police John Hainey repairs sts Michael clark damages to prop S B Rice feeding prisoners Claims referred Frank Love Poole Gilliam & Co flags Philip Miller sts Pools Gilliam & Co Wemott Howard & Company lamp Regular Session September 4, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Bids for the work on Julien Avenue and Weigle Alley were opened and read and referred to the city engineer and committee on streets to report on september 10th 1883 Ald Crawford moved that gas lamps be removed from such localities where they were continuously broken by unruly boys carried On motion the counci then adjourned to meet at 7:30 pm Monday September 10th 1883 Attest J W Halpin Recorder Adjourned Session September 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Kavanaugh The council met in adjourned session at 8 oclock pm The mayor stated the object of the session to be to take action on several important matters laid over at the regular session On motion the ordinance of the electric light and power co was taken up and read and after changing the term committee on streets to as to read city council in section 3 of said ordinance the rules were suspended and the ordinance put upon its passage after being read a second time by its title the ordinance was adopted An ordinance granting to the united states electric light and power co of iowa the right to erect poles wires racks and other fixture in the streets alleys and public parks of the city for illuminating and other purposes Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Dubuque Sec 1 that the United States Electric light and Power co of Iowa is hereby authorized and empowered to erect and maintain proper poles racks wires including district and time telegraph wires and other fixtures in the streets and alleys and public parks of the city for the term of twenty years for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a proper plant for the supply to said city and its inhabitants of Electric Illummination by means of the arc and incanddescent system of Electricity and of Power by means of Dynamos and for other purposes Sec 2 That said company shall erect and maintain its poles wires and other fixture pertaiing to such plant in said city along and through the alleys therein wherever the same can be done and no poles shall be placed in any of the streets of said city unles the same shall be deemed necessary to the proposed system in the opinion of the city council of said city Sec 3 that said company shall not uncessarily obtruct any street or alley in said city in erecting maintaing or repairing poles wires or other fixtures or allow any street or alley or other place to become obstructed or remain in a dangerous condition Adjourned Session September 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Kavanaugh and shall within reasonable time repair all damage done any street alley sidewalk gutter or other public place and all excavations or other interferance with the streets or alleys and the general work of constructing said electric plant and the placing of poles therefore shall be under the direction and with the consent of the city council of said city in cae of the failure of said company to remove ny obstruction upon streets alleys and public places of the city of Dubuque which may be placed or allowed by them t remain thereon or should any street alley or public place become out of repair by reason of defective repairs made by said company the city may cause necessary and proper repairs to be made for the expense thereof said company shall be liable to the city of Dubuque Sec 4 said company shall be liable to any person suffering any injury or damage occasioned by the erection construction or maintaining said plants as herein set forth and for any damage of whatever kind occasioned by erecting maintaining or operatingthe business of sai company Should any action or proceeding be commenced or prosecuted against the city of Dubuque upon any claim whatever for damage loss or injury to any person or property arising out of the erection maintenance or operation of said plant the agents or managing officers of said company shall upon being notified of such suit or proceeding defend the samem and should any judgment be rendered against the city thereon the amount of such judgment with costs shall be received against said company in a proper proceeding and the record of the judgment against the city shall be conclusive evidence to entitle the to receive against said company Sec 5 the rights herein granted are expressly conditioned that said company shall within three yeras from the passage hereof erect and construct within the city of Dubuque the proper plant for supplying electricity and for the other purposes above contemplated and any failure to do so shall work a forfeiture of this franchise Sec 6 This ordinance shall be in force from and after its passage and publication in the official papers of the city at the expense of said company and of its filing its written acceptance of the conditions and provisions here of adopted Adjourned Session September 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Kavanaugh Ald Crawford from the committee on ordinance made a report on the sewerage ordinance which after some discussion of the proposed amendment was referred back to the comm for review On motion of ald Crawford the rules were suspended and Judge Pollock addressed the council in relation to the improvement of Brad Street Ald Deckert explained the necessity of said improvement as did also the city engineer Ald Olinger from the committee on fire submitted a plat of the ground for the proposed fifth ward engine house and stated that it was necessary to trce or lease some ground belonging to Mr Pfotzer whom he stated was willing to do so Ald Crawford moved that the proper officers be authorized to draw up the necessary papers or lease with said party for the term of forty years the motion prevailed On motion the committee on fire was authorized to dispose of the old fifth ward engine house Ald Hollnagle moved that the vote by which the report on th epet of P kennedy was adopted be reconsidered and the petition deferred back to the committee carried the bids for the improvement of Julien Avenue and the Weigle Alley were opened and read as follows For the improvement of Julien Avenue James Lee Chas Stuecks On motion the contract was let to Mr Stuecks he be the lowest bidder James Lee bid for the improvement of Weigles Alley 950.07 Ald glab offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the following levy be made on all taxable property in the city of Dubuque iowa for the year 1883 for current expenses 6 1/4 miles for payment of interest 4 3/4 miles for water tax 1 mill adopted On motion of Ald Olinger a freight bill amounting $6.00 was ordered paid Adjourned Session September 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Kavanaugh Ald McCarthy chairman of the com on PG&B stated that he had drawn up a lase for the old engine house on 13th street & Washington Street to Mr Kaufman at a rental of $100.00 per anum payable quarterly in advance for a term of five years The report was referred back to the committee to have some additional clauses inserted On motion the bid of James Lee for the improvement of the Weigle alley was referred to the committee on streets the petition of Nick jungles asking privelege to erect a frame barn inside the fire limits was granted The petition of Robert Jess et al asking for the eastablishment of a market in the old market square below first street was referred to the com on markets The remonstrance of A A Cooper et al in relation to the erection of a frame building by burden bros on Iowa Street referred to com on fire A motion to take up the motor ordinance was lost Ald clancy asked for information in relation to the purchase overcoats for policemen Ald McCarthy moved that each policeman be allowed fifteen dollars each for the purchase of overcoats Pending the motion the council adjourned attest J W Halpin recorder Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger The minutes of the regular and adjourned sessions were read and approved The following petitions were read and referred as follows: viz The petition of Henry Huber asking for permission to set curb tone on 18th & Washington Sts referred to city engineer with power The petition of Ludwig Paul et al in relation to condition of sidewalks on High st referred to com on streets The petition of John Deery in relation to taxes referred to com on equalization of taxes the petition of Joseph Moore Hansen & Linehan et al in relation to water street Received and filed and the marshal ordered to proceed with his instructions The petition of E H Shepply in relation to claim for damages in the operation on the steam motor on motion received and filed The petition of Sophie Stange in relation to the same On motion the rules were suspended and mr Shepply was permitted to address the council after which the petition was referred to the Com on Claims The petition of A Heeb et al in relation to th eimprovement of the extension of Main Street referred to the com on streets Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger The petition of Henry Schuler et al in relation to the improvement of Park and Center Streets in West Dubuque Referred to City Engineer for estimate of cost of said improvement The petition of T J Connel asking that the sum of $200 be allowed him on his contact with city for Index Books Referred to com on claims The petition of J S Randall et al in relation to the improvement of railroad on bridge referred to com on streets with power the petition of Gibson Collinson asking for remission of taxes referred to com on delinquent taxes with power the petition of H Voegler et al in relation to boarding house license referred to com of the whole The petition of Edwin Court in relation to a lamp post and water fountain situated near his premises referred to com on police and gas The petition of Max Wiehl et al in regard to appointing night policeman received and filed the petition of John Steffens et al in relation to Ice Harbor referred to com on ordinance and harbor The petition of H L Stout adversey to petition of R Collins et al in relation to opening road through Mineral lot 1 & 16 referred to com on streets the petition of Mary A Pollock in relation to assessment referred to com on del taxes the remonstrance of P mcManius et al against macadamizing alley bet fenelon and third streets from Burch Street referred to com on streets Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger The petition of T Faherty et al requesting that the alley between 3rd and Fenelon Streets macadamized from Burch Street to the point of the hill in the easts referred to com on streets The petition of Ella M Weigel to reconsider the order issued for macadamizing the alley kown as the Weigel alley referred to com on streets The petition of Henry Reed asking that proceedings against him for obstructing 1st street slough be discontinued referred to com on harbors city atty and wharf master with power The petition of Dan'l Breen requesting removal of smoke sack erected by John D Bush adjacent to his premises referred to com on fire The petition of John Hartig requesting permission to build cesspool received and filed The petition of James E McClain in relation to aleged delinquent tax on n 1/2 m 1/5 445 city lot and for cancellation of same Referred to com on del tax with power The petitions of Gertrude Tenhoff F Burdt mary Colloghan Mary DeLorimier Catherine Morrisy Margaret Mulgreery and Margaret Donohue for remission of taxes referred to com on del tax Reports of officers the recorder reported having issued thirty five licenses during the month of September for which he holds treasurers receipt for the amount of $1125.50 Received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having paid out the following amounts during the month of September for which he asks that warrants be drawn damage to property on Grand View Ave 15.00 interest on loan warrants $324.11 Postage 9.00 the report was received and filed and the recorder instrructed to draw warrants for the amounts Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger W Zugenbuehler reported that the sum of 1036.75 was necessary to pay the police force for the month of September also that he had collected the um of 8.00 for damage to lampost and 9.25 for impounding He also reported that officer hall had left the city without permission for 6 days the report was received and filed and the recoder instructed to deduct 6 days pay from officer hall's salary. Deputy Marshall O'Neil reported havin gserved the proper notice on Wm Hintrager to abate a certain nuisance situated on his property received and filed Wood Measurer Warring reported having weighed 1132 1/2 cords of wood which arrived by river and rail during the month of September received and filed Treasurer Traut reported that it would be necessary to borrow the sum of six thousand dollars to defray the expenses of the month of September and asked that the finance com be authorized to borrow that amount r and f Chief Engineer Drehouse reported having collected six & 50/100 dollar for old hose and junk sold for which he returns a receipt from the treasurer E Reynoldson weigher at the first ward scales reported having weighed 416 drafs for which he received 62.40 for 15% of which he returns a treasurers receipt for 9.55 received and filed Chas pitschner weigher at the west dubuque scales reported having weighed 153 drafts the gross receipts of which is 22.95 15% of which or 3.45 he returns a receipt from the treasurer received and filed F Fosselman weigher 5th ward scales reported having weighed 127 drafts the gross receipts 19.05 15% of which 2.85 he returns a receipt from the treasurer received and filed Market master rice reported having weighed 149 drafts for which he received 46.60 also for rent of huckster stands the sum of 24.25 for which he returns treasurers receipt he also reported having paid for 126 meals for prisoners and lodgers amounting to $25.20 and asks that a warrant be drawn in his favor for that amount the report was received and filed and the recorder instructed to draw a warrant for the amount of the bill Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger Lamplighter Hackney reported having lighted 197 gas lamps during the month of September REceived and filed The auditor reported the sum of 1265.75 necessary to pay the city employees for the month of September received and filed City Engineer Tschergi presented a communication in relation to the bad condition of a brick building situated on the S M 1/5 of lot 452 on Clay Street between 15 and 16th streets which was referred to the marshal Police Justice D Hoffmann reported having tried three cases for violation of city ordinances and that the amount of two and 75/100 dollars due him for fees received and filed Street commissioner Foster reported having expended the sum of 2140.85 on the streets for men and teams employed as follows Salnut and Rose Strets 87.00 Sanford Street 200.00 22nd street 25.00 Queen Street 50.00 English Lane and So Ave 128.10 Iowa street 282.25 Rising Ave & West Hill 106.75 18th St Engine House 133.85 West 5th Street 199.90 Carpenter Work 27.00 Express Hauling 15.75 Miscellaneous 855.22 Total 214.82 the report was received and filed and warrants drawn for the several amounts Auctioneer Hedley reported having made sales at auction to the amount of 5510.70 138.90 of which was tranasient 15% of which is due the city 6.95 the report was received and filed and the marshal instructed to collect the amount of 6.95 City Attorney Linehan reported on the petition of Jas klung and Geo Herbst that the ciyt has no authority to deduct the amount claimed from any balance due contractors as the claim is against sub contractors On the petition of John Bell et al under the facts existing in relation to this lot and the action of the city heretofore would advise no action so far as declaring the street established by user of lot in qusetion for purpose of travel On the petition of R H collier I find that the road referred to in the petition was established by the order of the board of county commssioners January 6, 1842 and has been used as such ever since the city council authorized to remove obstructions from such highway within the city On the petition of John Talty et al I find nothing showing any liability of the city for damage that any have been caused by the wrongful acts of private parties all of which was R F Regular Session October 8, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger the city engineer was ordered to make a survey and plat of the old road petitioned for by R H Collier et al the city engineer made a report of the profile and plat of the proposed change of grade on Walnut street from Chestnut to 14th street and recommend the blue line as shown on said map be adopted as the official grade referred to the com on streets The mayor stated that the doctor who had fallen into the 8th street sewer had agreed to settle on payment of his doctor bills referred to the city attorney and mayor to settle Ald H C Deckert from the committee on streets reported on the petition of Robert Waller that the pet be received and filed on the petition of Jas Wallace et al in favor of ordering the marshal to have the sidewalk repaired as prayed for On a communication from the city engineer that the communication be received and filed On the petition of A Minges in favor of receiving and filing On the petition of Michl Lavin in favor of receiving and filing On the resolution of Ald Crawford in relatin to the improvement of center street west dubuque that the proposed work be postponed the report was referred back to the commitee On the petition of Danl Breen in favor of doing the necessary filling wherever there is street cleaning to be had In favor of receiving and filing the petitions of John Nagle and P B martin in relation to the improvement of julien Ave in favor of receiving and filing the petition of Jacob Auer as also the petition of Geo W Jones In favor of ordering the city engineer to make an estimatae and cost of improving water street from 1st to Jones street On the petition of M H Moore et al in favor of ordering the city engineer to make a survey and plat of the road petitions a for all of which was adopted Ald Glab from the ex com of the bord of health reported in favor of paying $28.00 on the bill of Mercy Hospital adopted Ald Kavanaugh chairman com on harbors reported in favor of granting the request of the harbor master adopted Ald martin from the com on markets reported in favor of moving the hay scales closer to the market house building adopted Regular Session October 8, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger Ald Hllnagle chmn on del tax reported as follows that on the application of Mr Duncan to the treasurer the present deed be cancelled and a new one made by the treasurer for the undivided one sixth of the lot which was the portion delinquent and all that ws sold so far as shown adopted In favor of granting the petitions of John M Lillig Jane Young Cath McCann and mrs Ann McLaughlin Adopted On the petition of Patk Kennedy in favor of allowing the petitioner to pay on a valuation of three hundrd dollars as prayed for adopted On the petition of S M Langworthy that the city treasurer be instructed to cancel said tax on the proper books and also the sale to Wm Hintrager of said lot for the year mentioned 1858 and to make the proper entries necessary to show said lot to be clear of taxes for said year and invalidity of the sale to Hintrager adopted Ald Deckert reported on a profile of grade of Stafford Ave from Division Street to Linwood that the red line on the profile be adopted as the official grade of stafford ave adopted Ald Crawford from the special committee appointed to confer with the gas co made a report of the conference and also of their views which was referred to the committee of the whole A communication was read from the key city gas company which was also referred to the committee of the whole Ald McCarthy reported on the petition of the new military that the privilege asked for be granted provided that said company do not occupy said hall later than ten oclock pm and further that said company pay the market master for any trouble they cause him adopted On motion the vote by which the special assessment to pay for macadamizing the alley bet 16th and 17th and clay and white was reconsidered and the following resolution was offered by Ald Deckert resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing the alley from 16th to 17th bet clay and white treets by h Martinc contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate here in after named esitute and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot as fol B Westercamp N 1/3 441 city 16.21 Nick Buer N 1/8 434 city 16.21 Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger Resolution Ald McCarthy offered the following whereas the obstructions on the north side of third street between Bluff and summit streets in the shape of a stone wall and steps is dangerous and interferes with travel thereon Resolved tht the marshal be and is hereby instructed to cause the same to the same to be removed within 15 days from this date at the expense of the owner of the abutting property adopted Ald Glab offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the recorder of the city of Dubuque be instructed to draw four loan warrants as follows No 1 for $1000 No 2 for $2000 no 3 for $2000 total $5000 in favor of Dubuque Fire and Marine Insurance Co No 4 for $1500 in favor of D G Scott agent payable Jan 15th 1884 at the rate interest of 6% per annum adopted Ald Deckert offered the following Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make a survey and plat of a proposed street extending from the south end of west main street southerly to Min lot 50a thence westerly to southern avenue that said plat be filed in the city engineer's office according to section 1 chap XXV of the ordinances By Ald Deckert Be it resolved by the city counci of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be and is hereby ordered to make plans and specifications for the improvement and ashing of 8th street sewr from East side of Iowa to East side of White st and that the city recorder advertize for bids and proposals for the performance of the work Ald McCarthy moved to lay the resolution on the table on which the ayes and nays were called Ayes Ald Clancy Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh and McCarthy Nays Ald Crawford Deckert and Martin The motion to lay on the table prevailed Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger Resolutions By Ald Deckert Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing and guttering Iowa Street from 15th to 17th streets by Chris Steuck contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax is hereby levied on the several lots and part of lots and parcels of real estate and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows John Flynn lot 454 city A M Downer lot 453 city J T Howard 453 city J M Griffith est 746 city by ald Deckert resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing 16th street from clay to iowa by F W Kringle contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Wm Keepers city lot 451 Jms P Schroeder city lot 452 John Flynn city lot 454 Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger A M Downer city lot 453 adopted by Ald Deckert resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that in order to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing Brad street from Julien Ave north 100 feet by J A Spier contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of los and parcels of real estate situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lt or parcel of real estate as follows Margaret Carr lot 2 Marshs sub Jacob Auer lot 16 Marshs Sub adopted Ald clancy offered the following resolved by the city counci that the services of pound master be dispensed with from and after this date lost On motion of ald Glab the marshal was instructed to notify the managers of the finley est to lay a sidewalk where not laid On motion of ald Crawford the com on markets were instructed to prevent outside parties from using the lower story of the city hall for storage purposes The rules wre suspended and mr Morgan addessed the council in relation to a claim he holds against the city the matter was referred to the committee of the whole Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger Ald Crawford from the special committee on delinquent tax sale book made by D A Gehrig made a report and moved the matter be referred to the committee of the whole carried On motion the council proceeded to elect a hog weigher Mesrs hayes Shields and Mundt were put in nomination Ald Altman was appointed teller the first ballot resulted in the choice of John Hayes On motion the motor ordinance was taken up for consideration and after being read by the recorder was provided th ecompny accept within 60 days the ordinance for the funding of the floating debt was called up and after some remarks by the mayor on motion referred to the com on ordinance with the mayor for amendment Bills allowed S B Rice feed FD byrnes Bros Livery Morrison Bros city hall Harman Firzlaff Road spear & Lee Stone Road Geo R clark repairs fire Morrison Bros repairs Dubuque Telegraph Co printing Carr Ryder Wheeler fire John Newman Wm Koenig impound spear & Lee road times Co printing John W Hoffman repairs P Olinger livery C AVoelker M downey police Key city hook and ladder fire Iowa Irion works John Pemaier road Fifth Ward Hose Co fire T E Frith grbage P Ryan road Fred fisher J J Liehan hose fire C McElrath sprinkling Martin & Strane road Woodward & Strinsky fire Peter Kline T O Sullivan Key City Gas Co coke FD J M McKenzie fire McLaughin & Riely John Krayer feed fd G Gmehle expense F Mittore Eng Wm H Rebman Sp ass John Krayer road Crawford & MCoy road Mrs Koenig expense Cabinet makers association fire D D OConnell John Harney Parks Wm H Rebman 8th st sewer J N foye sp assessment chas Steuck Iowa Iron Works fire Mrs Mehighan macadam Western Telephone co fire John Drehouse John McCoy Iowa Iron fire James Crawford street John Pals exp John Newman fire Ed Keas exp J F Conant Wemott Howard & Co Peter Nicks Jm D mels Regular Session October 1, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy Absent Ald Olinger bills allowed Dubuque Water Co Larry Dailey F Ruehl road J F Conant Sol Turck Hose Co fire F Schloz road John Drehouse freight Western Telephone Co G W Burden gas D J Linehan wm M Faust exp Key City Gas Co Philip Miller Poole Gilliam & Co The bids for street work were then opened and read for the improvement of the alley from 17th to 18th sts bet clay and white wm H Rebman bid mac 174.00 grading 78.30 total 252.30 Jas N Foye 168.84 66.12 234.96 on motion the contract was let to Jas N Foye Adjourned Attest J W Halpin Recorder Special Session October 18, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab and Hollnagle The mayor stated the object of the meeting to otake action in relation to the proposed extension of the water limits Ald McCarthy offered the following resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the water district for the year 1883 be the same as for 1882 with the following addition that it run from the junction of first st extenion and the outer levee along the outer levee to the south line of the Dubuque harbor Company's addition to south Locust Street to unite with the present line at Railroad Avenue Adopted Ald McCarthy offered the following Whereas the sidealk on the north side of third street from st mary's to a point on the hill at the west end of Mr P Flanegan's stone wall is so steep an incline that is dangerous for travelers to come down said walk without the aid of a railing to protect from falling Therefore be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner Mr Foster is hereby instructed to place a railing on said sidewalk between the above named points adopted A petition was read from H L Stout asking permission to erect a frame shed on wshington street to be used for storing dry lumber the petition was referred to the com on fire with power The petitions of P Geischecker Lorenz Eberhart and chas Stanfenberl for permission to set curbing and pave gutters in front of their property to be done to the satisfaction of the eng the petitions was on motion granted Special Session October 18, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab and Hollnagle Ald Martin offered the following Where as the number of dressed hogs now coming to the city of Dubuque in consequence of most farmers selling by live weight and whereas the revenue coming from weighing dressed hogs will not justify any man to buy scales for the short term of four months and the uncertainty of having the position but one term therefore resolved that the committee on markets is hereby instructed to furnish scales to the city weigher and the said scales be returned to the market master on the 15th of march of each year and that the scales shall remain the property of the city and in the custody of the market master who will on the first day of November of each year deliver the same to th eperson elected by the city council to the office of hog weigher Ald martin moved the adoption of the resolutio Which was amended by Ald to refer to the com on markets to report at the next regular session which was lost the ayes and nays were called on the adoption of the resolution and resulted in is adoption Ayes Ald clancy Crawford Kavanaugh Martin and McCarthy 5 Nays Ald Altman Deckert and Olinger 3 On motion of ald Crawford all petitions now on file in relation to assessment were referred to the com of the whole Ald McCarthy offered the following Resolved that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to find out rail road crossings in teh city of Dubuque that might have flagmen and that have none placed htere by the railroad company's running through the city and report the same to the next regular session of the city council adopted On motion of Ald crawford the com on gas was instructed to notify the lamplighter that he must receive his instruction from the committee and not from the gas company carried On motion of Ald McCarthy the com on streets be instructed to notify the railroad company to place all crossings on their respective railroads in a good conditio at once carried adjourned attest J W Halpin recorder Regular Session November 5, 1883 LIGHT TEXT- CANNOT READ Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh relation to assessments were committee on equalization Mary Wolf notification from the auditor in relation to a tax sale of the com on delinquent tax lamp locality was referred to the committee on police and gas mayor and the two aldermen from the fifth ward with power McBride asking for the settlement of his claim against the city was referred to the committee on claims Jos Hickham and others asking for the erection of lamps on high street from Johnson to tenth street referred to the com on police and gas Adolph Kochendorfer asking for refund saloon license to committee of the whole Regular Session November 5, 1883 LIGHT TEXT- CANNOT READ Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Petition injuries received by walking into Eighth Street sewer was referred to the mayor and city attorney petition Grove Street wall refer to com on streets crossing yates street over west 14th referred to the committee on streets Petition of F E Stout et al asking for the opening of a street south from Grand View Ave was referred to the committee on streets with the Engineer petition asking that Francis Street and Eagle Point Ave to com on streets erect a sign post on the referred to com on streets A communication from the Dubuque River and Belling company in relation to the purchase of fire hose to the com on fire Reports of officers Lamplighter lighted 198 gas lamps during the month Auditor $1266.66 was necesary to pay th eofficers and city employees for the month of October the report was received and filed the city weigher reported as follows first ward 81 drafts west dubuque 126 fifth ward 225 They returned treasurers receipt for 15% of the gross receipts and the reports were received and filed The recorder reported having issued 26 licenses during the month the report was received and filed Regular Session November 5, 1883 LIGHT TEXT- DIFFICULT TO READ Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Marshal month of October the report was received and filed warrants drawn for the several he also reported that there had been 3 arrests made during the month for the following offenses assault 4 intoxication 31 violating city ordinance 1 vagrance 4 disturbing the peace 3 he also recommended the placing of a flagman on the jones st crossing of the C M & St Paul Railroad Treasurer Traut reported having paid out for interest on warrants $182.20 postage 6.00 restaurants for which he asks that warrants be drawn in his favor report of committees the commmitte on streets reported as follows improvement of an alley north of Third St to receive and file Ald Hollnagle Chairman of the committee on delinquent tax reported on the petitions of Gertrude Tenhoff Gibson Collinson Margaret Donehue and mary Jane Colligan asking for the abatement of taxes for the year 1882 in favor of granting prayer of petitioners they also reported on the ptition of the cm & st paul railroad company that all the lot mentioned except lots 251 305 and 306 in east dubuque were not subject to assessment except for water tax they being right of way property We therefore recommend that the assessment and by of tax on all said lots except lot 251 305 and 306 be cancelled for all the years they have been accepted for right of way on the payment of the water tax on same which has not been already paid report adopted On the petition of Richard Cox the city attorney endorsed the following report I find the mineral lot 91 was assessed for the year 1868 not 1858 as dated in the petition as follows Regular Session November 5, 1883 LIGHT TEXT- DIFFICULT TO READ Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh R cox 10.80 paid B C Flanagan 10.60 paid Unknwn 10.60 2.66 acres of which was sold to W Hintrager August 29, 1871 without any other on further discription that Cox and Flanagan paid on all they owned in said lot and all assessed to them that the description in the deed to Hintrager is indefinite uncertain and the deed is therefore void and casts no cloud upon the letter of the petitioners I see no good reason why any settlement should be made with Mr Hintrager Upon the foregoing the committee on delinquent tax made the following report Your committee having investigated the sale of a portion of mineral lot no 91 to william hintrager for the taxes of 1868 find that the description of the ground sold is no indefinite that it cannot be located or ascertained and is therefore foic for uncertainty. The sale therefore cannot operate as a cloud on the title of petitioner We recommend tht the treasurer be instructed to endorse on the proper record of tax sales that the sale was void report adopted On the petition of Cath Morrisey the same committee reported adverse to prayer of petitioner report adopted On the petition of James E Mclain in relation to delinquent tax for 1858 on N 1/2 M 1/5 city lot 446 the same committee reported in favor of granting the prayer of petitioner and taht the treasurer be instructed to make the proper corrections on his books report adopted the committee on harbors reported on the petition of Henry Reed that they had instructed the harbor master to withdraw the suit against Mr Reed upon payment of costs report adopted The committee on police and gas reported on the petition of Edwin Court that they had ordered the fountain closed report adopted The committee on fire reported on the petition of Dan Breen as follows Committee recommend that the owner of the stack be notified to raise the same to a sufficient height to prevent the cinders falling upon the adjoining houses or take such other necessary precautions as will abate the nuisance report adopted Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh th ecommittee of the whole reported on the petition of H L Swords in relation to a charter for the water gas co as follows your committee would recommend that the ordinance and petition be referred to the committee on ordinances report adopted On the petition of James Cushing the same committee reported recommending that the sum of $25.00 be expended by the committee on streets in improving Ann Street report adopted the same committee reported on the claim of mathias morgan recommending that it be referred back to the committee on claims on motion it was recommitted to the committee of the whole with the recommendation that when the committee meet to take action on it Mr Morgan ex street commissioner Beckman and the city engineer Tschirgi be notified to be present The special committee to whom was referred the petition of Frank Rafferty in relation to obstruction of sidewalks on South Locust Street recommended that the petition be received and filed report adopted The committee on fire reported on the petition of Henry L Stout asking for permission to erect a frame building recommending that petition be granted report adopted The special committee to whom was referred the claim of John Coogan for work on Jefferson Street wall reported as follows your committee report in favor of requesting the petitioner to select same competent engineer at his own expense and have him examine and estimate the amount of work done in connection with the city engineer and that whatever they agree upon be accepted by the city council report adopted Ald Olinger offered the following resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk six feet wide of good two inch plank be within 30 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the south side of ninth street between white and jackson streets ald Olinger submitted the following Whereas our fire department are in need of new hose therefore be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh the the committee on fire be instructed to purchase said hose not exceeding 1000 feet also to receive bids from the different rubber companie for the same and to purchase from or contract with the lowest responsible bidder on motion the resolution was adopted The city marshal submitted a bill for repairing a sidewalk in front of lot 76 in Union addition amounting to $16.10 als one for repairing sidewalks in front of lots 12 and 13 in Newbury and Hales addition amounting to $5.45 whereupon the following resolution was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for repairing sidewalk abutting lots 12 and 13 in Newbury and Hales subdivision and lot 76 in Union addition by F J Zugenbuhler City Marshal in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafer named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows F M Robinson owner lots 12 13 newbury and hales subd John Fitzpatrick owner lot 76 Union add ald Deckert offered the following which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the expenses for street work for the present month be limited to one thousand dollars and that no matierial be purchased without an order from the street committee Ald Deckert offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a four foot plank sidewalk be laid on the east side of High Street from Ann Street to Reed Street at the expense of the abutting property owners the walk to be laid within 15 days from date of notice Ald Crawford from the committee on ordinances and harbors offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved that all lumber and lumber rafts be excluded from the ice harbor and that the harbor master be instructed to notify all persons owning or having in charge of any such lumber or lumber rafts now in said harbor to remove the same within five days from this date and that the harbor master is further instructed to proceed at once to remove therefrom all lumber or lumber rafts remaining in said ice harbor on or after November 10 1883 at the expense of the owners and to arrest and prosecute the owner or agent of said lumber or rafts in the manner provided by Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Ordinance Resolved further that the city attorney and city marshal be instructed to cooperate with the harbor master in carrying this resolution into effect the following resolution was submitted and adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing teh alley from fifth to sixth street between locust and bluff streets by John Lucas contracor in front of and adjoining the same as special tax he be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows J R Goodrich city lot 101 n 18 ft city lot 102 Jos Sprague Est S M 38 1/6 ft city lot 102 Thos Rogers est S 8 ft city lot 102 N 30 city lot 103 Allison Bradley S 34 ft city lot 103 city lot 104 A A Cooper city lot 137 138 139 140 Ald Glab offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that loan warrants be drawn as follows In favor of Anna aria Mayer with interest at six percent per annum and payable February 1 1884 Also one warrant for one thousand dollars and one warrant for one thousand dollars both in favor of the Dubuque Fire and Marine Insurance company payable January 1 1884 with interest at the rate of seven percent per annum Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh On motion the following resolution was adopted resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing and guttering the south side of Julien Avenue from west Eighth Street to the West line of lot 8 in Kelly's subidision Charles Steuck contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Hugh Treanor est Int 13 of outlot 703 Int 14 outlot 703 Int 21 outlot 703 Mrs C Bayen Int 19 of outlot 703 J W HOffman Int 20 ofoutlot 703 R E Straus Int 15 Kelly's subd Christ Krakow W 18 ft Int of Kellys Subd Geo W finn E 29 1 ft Int of Kellys subd Amos Jones Int 8 kellys subd John Nagle Int 10 Kelly's sub Int 11 Kelly's sub P B Martin Int 22 of outlot 703 N E 1/4 int 12 Kelly Sub D Barry Est W 1/2 N 1/2 Int 12 Kellys sub Margaret Doyle Int 13 kelly's sub Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Wm Leahy Int 14 Kellys Sub the following resolution was submitted and on motion adopted resolved by the city council of the city of dubuque that to pay for macadamizing the alley from Lake Street to Eagle Point Avenue by William Rebman contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows August Figi S 1/2 lot 45 L H Langworthy's add Math Imhoff N 1/2 lot 45 L H Langworty's add S 17 ft 46 Nich Heintz N 69 ft int 46 L H Langworthy's add Eliza Tuegel Int 47 L H Langworthy's add Fred Neudorf Int 48 L H Langworthys add Math Graff Int 49 L H Langworthys add Jacob Roessner Int 50 L H Langworthy's add John Graff Lot 51 L H Langworthy's add Ferd Hepp S 42 ft int 52 l h langworthy's add John Wiegand N 24 ft Int 52 Langworthys add S 1/2 Int 53 Peter Oeth N 1/2 Inst 53 L H Langworthy's add Int 54 Tho E Frith lot 85 L H Langworthys add N 15 ft Int 86 Daniel Sauer S 48 ft inst 86 l h langworthys add N 2 87 John Graff S 61 ft lot 87 L H Langworthys add Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh John Busfeldt Int 92 L H Langworthys add John Westercamp Int 93 L H Langworthys add Int 94 Michael Wilky Lot 15 Steiners add Geo Wiedner Int 16 Steiners add Cath B Lucas S 51 ft Int 88 L H Langworthy's add John Roessner Int 89 L H Langworthys add Nich Kutsch N 1/2 90 L H Langworthy's add John Fix S 1/2 90 L H Langworthys add Peter Lies Int 91 L H Langworthys add F H Finke Int 17 Steiner Sub Herman Mauer Int 18 Steiners sub Peter Schlitz Int 19 Steiners Sub 20 Martin Wagner Int 21 Steiners Sub Math Nessler Int 22 Steiners sub Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved that the city engineer be instructed to make a survey and report a suitable grade for west 14th street from Alta Vista Street to the Delhi Road and to present a profile of the same at the next meeting of the council Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted resolved that the city recorder be instructed to issue a venire to the city marshal commanding him to summon a jury of twelve free holders having the qualifications prescribed by ordinance for the purpose of assessing the damages which will be caused to the owners of the property to be taken for the extension of west 8th street to Wilson Avenue according to the plat of said proposed extension on file in the office of the city engineer that the recorder also furnish the marshal with the names of the owners of said property as furnished and returned Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh by the engineer and that all the proceedings in the issuance of such venirs the summoning and qualifiecation of the jury and the assessment of damages be conducted in the manner prescribed by ordinance Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted whereas the owners of lots one two three four five six seven eight nine ten and eleven in the west half of Block ten 10 in the subdivision of the Dubuque Harbor Company's addition have wholly failed to comply with the order of the council adopted February 5 1883 requiring said lots to be raised and filled on or before July 1 1883 be it resolved that the city engineer be instructed to prepare and report an estimate of the expense of filling said lots in the manner required by said order and that the recorder be instructed to advetise for proposals for the doing of the work Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted whereas the owners of lot number two 2 of block number nine 9 in the Dubuque Harbor Company's addition have failed to comply with the order of the council adopted July 13 1883 requiring said lot to be filled up and raised on or before the first day of October 1883 Be it resolved that the city engineer be instructed to prepare and report an estimate of the expense of filling said lot in the manner required by said order and that the recorder be instructed to advertise for proposals for the doing of the work Chief Engineer Drehouse recommended that 1500 feet of hose for the use of the fire department the recommendation was referred to the committee on fire The following resolution was submitted and adopted Resolved by the city council of teh city of Dubuque that in order to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing Grove Street from Pearl St to south line of 12th street by H Martin contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for teh several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows M M walker 772 McDaniels Subd W H Day 773 McDaniels Subd Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Geo H Fry 724 McDaniels Sub M A McDaniel lot 2 of 775 McD Sub W H Day S 1/2 W 25' lot 760 McD Sub The following resolution was submitted and adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that in order to pay for macadamizing the alley from 16th to 17th st between Clay and White Streets by J N Foye contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Peter Holz N 1/5 440 city Schulte and Wagner N M 1/5 440 city Anton Thielen M 1/5 440 city P Morgan est S 2/5 440 city Jos Geiger S 20 ft 435 city Geo Raedler est N 30 2 ft 435 city S 3.0 S M 1/5 435 city Jos Traut N 40 ft S 43 S M 1/5 435 city Matthias Bewer N 8 1/2 S M 1/5 435 city S 32 M 1/5 435 John Schrupp N 120 435 city Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Ald McCarthy offered the following Resolved that the Weigle alley be graded and macadamized in accordance with teh profile submitted by the city eng and that teh cost of same be assessed to the abutting property and that the contract be awarded to Speer and Lee they being the lowest bidders the matter was referred to a special committee to consist of Ald McCarthy Olinger and Deckert Bills Allowed T J Connel on books D A Gehrig T OSullivan M A Hern macadam Spear and Lee stone vogel and Ferguson repairs C McElrath sprinkling Pier and Ackermann Ice Daily Telegraph Printing Sol Turck Hose Co Fire Key City Hook and ladder J J Linehan Hose fifth Ward Hose Co G N Burden gas James Crawford road Dubuque Water Co water James Crawford road Dubuque Waer Co water James Crawford road P Klauer tools Bart & Tuegal T W Reute P Klauer Wm Koenig G Gmehl Trexler Bros F Mertz Daily Democrat Printing F W Kringle stone John Becker Hamilton Rubber Co fire W G Waters hay Key City Gas Co coal and cork B W Jones engine house Robt Miller exp T OSullivan expense Larry Daley Mrs Koenig A Reilly Arnold Tschirgi Eng F R Mitton Chas McMaster S B Rice feed for FD J A Speer special assessment F W Kringle spear and Lee road John Harvey toold Telephone Co expense Key City Gas Co gas Jacob Auer road Spear and Lee D D OConnell exp Thos Cunningham stone Christman & Healey Adv P Olinger exp P W Rodgers W G Watters P Olinger T E Frith Garbage Fischer & Co wood John Kleigh repairs Herald printing Mr Vogel road F Schloz tools S M Langworthy lumber J Krayer Andrew Treadway and Sons M Donnelly Bills referred Harrisen & Linehan Key City Gas Co McFadden Bros Regular Session November 5, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagle Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh A motion by Ald Crawford that the special policeman appointed to the august session be continued on the force until furthe rnotice was carried Ald McCarthy stated that the committee on equalization would meet Thursday night at 7:30 pm after which the council adjourned attest J W Halpin city recorder Regular Session November 15, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Glab Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Deckert and Kavanaugh The petition of Chief Eng Drehouse asking that the fifth ward Engine House be equipped was referred to the committee on fire with power The petition of John Kuntz asking permission to erect a frame warehouse inside fire limits was granted On motion of Ald McCarthy the mercy hospital was granted the use of the first floor of city hall for the purpose of holding a fair Ald Olinger from the special committee to whom was referred the resolution for the improvement of Weigle Alley recommended that action be postponed until the next regular meeting of the council which was adopted Mr Howard appeared in behalf of the gas company and made charges against the lamplighter on motion of Ald Altman the matter was referred to the committee on Police and Gas to report at the next meeting of the council adopted A motion by Ald McCarthy that a committee of three be appointed to consider the advisability of adopting the new standard time and report at next meeting of the council The mayor appointed Ald McCarthy Crawford and Hollnagle as such commttee Report of equalization com On motion of Ald Crawford all appeals from assessments of Money and Credits and all verbal statements in relation to the same be required to be made under oath was adopted The petition of Wm Coates asking for reduction of assessment on real and personal property Motion by Ald Crawford that moneys and credits be reduced to $9000 the petitioner refusing to make affidavit a motion of Ald Hollnagel that the report of the committee be adopted was carried the committee reported that the petition be not granted Regular Session November 15, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Glab Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Deckert and Kavanaugh The petition of A Cragin asking for cancelation of assessment of $10,000 moneys and credits to the statement being sworn to the com report in favor of granting the petition adopted The petition of Hansen and Linehan asking that the sed on water street ordered removed be allowed to remain on motion of Ald Glab the prayer of petitioner was granted At the request of the city attorney the mayor appointed Ald Crawford Glab and Clancy a committee to confer with the attorney in relation to the stocking case Messrs Cady Rhomberg and others were heard in relation to the change of grade of alley on motion of Ald McCarthy the matter was postponed until the regular session in May 1884 The city attorney submitted his opinion in regard to the manner of the collection by the city of the cost of filling lots on Main st he suggested that the ordinance governing the case should be ammended before taking further action because it now reads it is not comprehensive enough Ald McCarthy moved that the matter be referred to the committee on ordinances carried On motion the council then adjourned to meet Nov 19th 1883 at 7:30 pm J W Halpin city recorder Adjourned Session November 19, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Clancy and Kavanaugh The mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to take action on the report of the equalization committee A communication was read from the marshal asking that officer Hall be dismissed from the police force also bringing sworn charges against said officer On motion the matter was postponed for one week to allow the officer to appear to answer the charges Ald McCarthy from the committee appointed to investigate the advisability of adopting the standard time reported as follos Your committee to whom was referred the advisability of adopting the standard time do recognize the revolutin that has taken place in the adoption of the new standard time of great importance to the travelling public as it gives a universal time to all railroads now running within a certain district and thus avoid collissions which so often cause the loss of many lives Also that the does not interfere in any material manner with the commercial or business interests of the city It is only a qusetion of short time when all cities and railroads of importance will adopt the new standard Therefore your committee do recommend that the city of Dubuque to adopt the standard time to take effect on Sunday Nov 25th at noon and that Asa Horr MD the superintendent of our city clock be instructed to adjust our city clock to convorm with the new standard based on the 90th meridian which is the central time adopted The petition of D E Lyon asking for reduction of assessment Mr Lyon being present stated his cae on motion his assessment on moneys and credits was placed at $1000 for 1883 Ald McCarthy offered the following resolution Whereas it has been rumored that the Bridge Co has made a part proposition to plank the railroad bridge and give the people a wagon bridge to the east side of the river and whereas there is a long felt want for such a bridge and a general desire on the part of our merchants and citizens to secure the same therefore be it resolved that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the desirability Adjourned Session November 19, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Clancy and Kavanaugh SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ and practicability of such plan as may be proposed by the bridge company to secure a free wagon bridge for teams and c and also return an estimate of what it would cost to establish a free ferry between Dubuque and East Dubuque On motion that action on the resolution be postponed until such time as the bridge company should make some proposition the motion prevailed On the petitions of John F Dunombe C M Converse Geo Burden N Kaufmann O S Langworthy M Langworthy the committee on equalization reported adverse to the petitioners which report was adopted the committee reported in favor of granting the petitions of J B Lane Jms D Bush Geo Burden Mrs E A Fraezel A D H Conningham asking for reduction which report was adopted the petitionof Dubuque Water Co to the com report in favor placing unenumerated propert at $160,000 which was adopted The petition of Dunleith and Dubuque Ferry Co in favor of placing the assesment at $3,000 adopted The petition of Dubuque Paper Co the com report that the assessment be placed at $1500 adopted The petition of A Cain Com report in favor of placing the assessment on homestead at $7500 adopted The petition of A Cain agent the com reported in favor of placing the assessment at $18,000 adopted The petition of John Buckley the com report in favor of placing the assessment at $3200 adopted the petition of J W Burton the com report in favor of placing the assessment at $11,000 The petition of Thos Lloyd the com report in favor of placing the assessment at $2500 adopted The petition of D W Linehan the com report in favor of placing the assessment as follows city lot M 24 ft at $2,000 city lot 221 at $3,000 Coriels sub 45 at $5000 city M 1/3 74 $7500 Sub 21 and 22 at $2000 adopted Adjourned Session November 19, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Clancy and Kavanaugh SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Petition of John Nagle the com report in favor of placing the assessment as follows Farley sub 39 at $1700 Farley Sub 42 at 2000 Kellys sub 10 and 11 at 4450 out lot 738 lot 5 at 1500 which report was adopted The petition of J W Love the com report in favor of placing moneys and credits at 1000 adopted The petition of August Lange the committee report in favor of placing the assessment at 1600 adopted The petition of Mary Lagarce the com report in favor of placing the assessment at 4200 adopted The petition of Wm Lawther the com report in favor of placing assessment on homestad 4500 city 22 ft lot 79 at 4500 adopted The bill of Kogan and Kavanaugh for 208.00 for stone furnished was ordered paid The council then adjourned to meet Monday Nov 26 1883 at 7:30 pm Attest J W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Session November 26, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin and McCarthy Absent Kavanaugh and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ the mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to take action on the charges against officer Hall The mayor stated that the officer had handed him his resignation which after being read was accepted The mayor also read a communication from the Dubuque and Dunlieth Bridge Company in relation to the planking of the bridge for the purpose of a wagon bridge stating that at present the bridge company were not prepared to do the work The petitions in relation to assessment then were taken up as follows the petition of C L Pritchard for reduction the committee report in favor of placing the assessment on manufacturers at $2000 which report was adopted The petition of Edward Pfolser asking cancellation of assessment on money and credit on the barbara meyer est was granted The petition of J Plapp in relation to same was granted The petitions of B B Richards and Ira Hanson in relation to same was granted the petition of Maria Jorgens asking that assessment be placed at $2000 the same as last year the petition was granted The petitions of Joseph Platz Geo Hogroff J W HOffmann Geo Radford Wm Ruff Fred Musshel Reder Langworthy and Ed Langworthy for reduction of assessment was on motion not granted the petition of Henry Riker for cancellation of assessment on moneys and credits was granted The petition of Mary M Whhitmore for reduction of assessment ws ordered reduced to 32.00 as returned by the assessor The petition of Linseed oil works in relation to same that the land be placed at 4000 buildings and personality cancelled Petition of N W Kimball that the moneys and credits be cancelled and the valuation of homestead be left as returned by equalization committee Adjourned Session November 26, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin and McCarthy Absent Kavanaugh and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Petition of Jacob Kurz asking a reduction of assessment report that money and credits be placed at 3100 and real estate at 4000 adopted The committee made the following report on the petitions of Conrad Hefner that his assessment be placed at 250 that assessment of Frank McLaughlin on lot 3 E 1/2 lot 4 in Union add be placed at 350 of J Moser be placed at 5500 assessment of John Wimmer on manufacturers at 200 of H B Glover also at 55000 all of which was adopted They also reported in favor of placing teh assessments of E M Woodworth on personal property at 2710 and homestead at 11000 of chas thill at 2800 of Ths Thompson at 21000 of J P Schroeder on real estate at 4500 and personality at 2180 of Elizabeth J Scott on lot 9 of min lot 332 at 2700 of F M Robinson homestead at 1800 farley sub 6 & 7 at 3500 of J B Josephs at 1500 of A W Hosford at 2200 Key city furniture co at 3000 of James McDonnell at 2600 on S 1/2 lot 769a McDaniels sub of Andrew Hoerner lot M 1/5 461 at 2500 lots 1 2 and 3 at 2500 of Louis Nipp at 1200 on lots 71 and 72 Cooks add of John Mullaney at 14000 of Hansen & Linehan on merchandise at 10000 A R Staulenbiel on moneys and credits to 500 of H W Sandord that moneys and credits be placed at 2000 of Geo L Torbert personality at 1500 all of which was unaminously adopted the petition of M Michatch was granted On motion of Alderman Crawford the mayor appointed a committee of one from each ward to act in conjunction with the board of trade in an effort to secure the extension to Dubuque of one or more of the lines of railroads about to be constructed on the other side of the river Committee Ald Clancy McCarthy Martin Crawford and Deckert The council the adjourned attest J W Halpin recorder Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ On motion th ereading of the minutes was dispensed with the petition of Wm E Wellington asking that his assessment for moneys and credits be placed the same as returned by the assessor which after being sworn to was granted The petition of Margaret Glennon asking for remission of taxes was referred to the com on Delinquent tax The petitions of Geo W Jones Joseph Gehrig Geo Marin N H Faust and Asa Horr and wife asking for reduction of assessment was referred to the committee on equalization the petitions of H Ohde Adminx C B Dorr Mrs H Krueger Michl Millegan Mrs M siege Margeret Roberts Rosina Schubert Steam Supply Company D C Craus for school board and Mary Gilmore for reduction of assessments and remission of taxes was referred to the committee on delinquent tax A communication from Jas F Hedley in relation to auction sales of merchandise was referred to the committee on ordinance The petition of John Fitzpatrick in relation to special assessment for sidewalk was referred to the marshal The petition of A Palmer et al for lamp on summit street was referred to the committee on police and gas A claim of H Riker for damage to property on 11th and walnut street together with the claim of Hugh Wiley was referred to the committee of the whole The maor made a verbal statement in relation to the suit of Justus Stocking vs the city just decided in the federal court on motion a committee consisting of the mayor city attorney and finance committee were appointed to adjust the claim On the petition of Christian Jungk for reduction of assessment ordered that the assessment on merchandise be reduced to 1200 Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ the petition of Peter Schiltz in relation to its alley in th erear of his property was referred to the committee on streets with Ald McCarthy substituted for Ald Deckert The petition of Nick Palen for reduction of assessment on s 1/5 city lot 436 to 4500 was granted A communication from Arthur McCann tendering the free use of a quarry to the city was on motion accepted Petition of L A Rhomberg asking that his assessment on moneys and credits be placed at 1000 was granted Petition of the board of education in relation to sidewalk on high street was referred to the com on streets and marshal The petition of P OConnor asking that the city council withhold his pay for work done for the contractor J H Lucas from the amount due said lucas by the city was referred to the special committee of three McCarthy Kavanaugh and Deckert The mayor presented a city bond of 1858 for 100.00 held by John Pier the matter was referred to the city attorney The petition of Wenzel Zachina to be allowed something for injuries received while in teh employ of the city was referred to the committee on streets The petition of Geo Silger in relation to assessment the assessment was placed at $2200 the petition of Wm H Peabody for the improvement of an alley n of 14th st in Yates sub referred to the committee on streets Statement of Auction Sales of James F Hedley during the month of November was received and filed A communication in relation to an error in special assessment was read from the city eng recommending the refunding of the amounts of error to the proper parties which was ordered done Petition of Thos Hackney asking for horse and wagon to facilitate the lighting of lamps to com on police and gas Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Market master rice reported having weighed 214 drafts on the city scales for which he received 32.00 for which he attached a receipt from the treasurer. He also reported having furnished 198 meals to prisoners amounting to 39.60 for which he asks a warrant the report was received and filed ordered paid E L Reynolds on first ward weigher reported having weighed 337 drafts for which he received 50.55 he returns treasurers receipt for 7.60 for 15% of the gross receipts Marshal Zugenbuehler reported that the sum of 988.65 was necessary to pay the police force for the month of November and that he had collected 37.45 for repairs of sidewalks and 5.20 for fines and fees for which amount he returns treasurers receipt also that sixty arrests had been made during the month the report was received and filed and ordered paid A communication was read from the city engineer in relation to consent given by H Riker to placing of wall on north side of his lot on 11th street the communication and agreement were received and filed Chas Pitschner from the west dubuque scales reported as having weighed 231 drafts during November gross receipts 4.65 he attaches treasurers receipt for 15% of the amount 5.20 received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having paid out during the month of November for interest 180.00 damage to property 150.00 postage 3.00 for which he asks that warrants be drawn in his favor received and filed and ordered to draw warrants Street commissioner Foster reported that 606.05 was necessary to pay men and teams employed on streets during November ordered paid A communication wsa read from the Health Officer asking that a suitable person be appointed to examine the privey vaults of the city and report those which needed to be emptied and also that the filth be not dumped on the river in front of th ecity it was ordered that the marshal should attend to the matter Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 1496 6/8 cords of wood which arrived by river and rail during themonth of November The report was received and filed Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ John Hayes Hog weigher during the month of November gross receipts were 187.10 he returns treasurers receipt for 28.06 15% of same received and filed Auditor Brayton reported that the sum of 1225.75 was necessary to pay the city officers and employees for the month of November ordered paid Justice J P Quigley reported having tried cases for the violation of city ordinances and collected as fines and fees 7.50 also that there was due him11.50 for which he asks that a warrant be drawn the report was received and filed and warrant ordered drawn the petition of J Hogden est was in relation to assessment was not granted The petition of Mary Richards for cancellatin of assessment on moneys and credits was granted the petition of R H Wright reduction of assessment moneys and credits ordered to 6,000 estate to remain as placed by the committee A communication was read from Chief Drehouse in relation to a change in the stoker of Mr Sol Turck received and filed The petition of the Novelty Iron works for reduction of assessment ordered that the assessment be placed as returned by the assessor The petition of Wm Hintrager in relation to assessmen was received and filed The petition of N Kaufmann in relation to same was received and filed Ald Crawford from the committee on ordinances asking for further time to report on the water gas ordinance He also submitted an ordinance filling lots which was the and the ordinance was read for the second time and adopted by a unaminous vote On motion of Ald McCarthy the city engineer was instructed to make an estaimate of cost of filling lots harbor co addition and report in five days Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Ald Clancy from the committee on police and gas reported on the petition of Joe Tinkham et al for a lamp on High Street in favor of placing said lamp as prayed for adopted Ald Deckert from the committee on streets reported in favor of paying the bill of N H Thedinga reported on the petition of Charles et al in relation to the grading of Francis St that same be done when practicable on the petition of Wm Davis for certain improvements on Grove St that the same be postponed until next spring on the petition of A J Parker a crossing on 14th st that the same be postponed until spring on the petition of H L stout the committee report in favor of opening the street as prayed for provided the petitioner pay all expenses incurred in opening said street all of which was adopted Ald Hollnagel from the committee on delinquent tax reported on the petitions of Mary DeLorimer Mary Wolf Mrs R Davis F Burdt and Mary Newhouse for cancelation of their assessment in favor of granting petitions also on the petition of Mary Pollock that she be allowed to pay taxes on twenty two hundred 2200 dollars the report was adopted made a report of the measurement of mason Christopher Petition for a lamp committee on police and gas OSullivan bond city assessor was approved and received and filed Whelply contract Hamilton Rubber for hose received and filed The claim of D E Lyon was on the report of the comm ordered paid Remove scales The following resolution which was adopted be it resolved that the scale on southern Avenue be removed to the hay market if same belongs to the city Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ On motion the rules were suspended addressed the council in relation to his petition which as the being sworn to was granted Rooney On motion the rules were suspended allowed to address matter was referred consist of Ald McCarthy Kavanaugh Olinger and the assessor McClure On the petition postponed and the recorder to notify McClure to make an affidavit to his statement A communication by specifications 5th ward engine house was accompanied by a proposal of to do the work for the sum of 375.00 It was moved amended present contract and report the contract be postponed and were called on the amendment which was lost the ayes and nays were called on the original motion which prevailed Ayes ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin and Olinger Nays Ald Altman Glab Kavanaugh and McCarthy the contract was let Ald Glab offered motion which was adopted Resolved by the city council the city of Dubuque that the recorder be instructed to draw loan warrants for money borrowed as follows No 1 for three thousand dollars in favor of the Dubuque County bank the 15th of December 1883 at 8% per annum No 2 for one thousand dollars in favor of 2nd National Bank payable Dec 15th 1883 at 8% per annum No 3 for one thousand dollars in favor of Frank Brede payable April frist 1884 at 7% per annum No 4 for seven hundred 700 collars payable May 1st 1884 at 6% per annum Jacob Berg Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas the hill street and west Dubuque Street railway has for some other than a month past without any cause from stress of weather or other visible obstruction wholly ceased to operate said railway or rail cars thereon and according to common repoart has entirely abandoned the same and has therefy forefeited all rights granted it by the city to occupy streets on which its track Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ remove motor track whereas said track is an obstruction and a nuisance to said streets to be removed therefrom as soon as possible and the streets restored to their proper condition Be it therefore resolved that the city marshal be instructed to notify the officers of said railway or the persons claiming to own the same to remove said track and to put the streets on which the same is laid in as good a condition for travel as they were before laying of the track within thirty days from this date that in case the parties claiming to own said track do not commence to remove the same within ten days the marshal be instructed to cause the removal of said track from the street at the expense of said owners and that the mayor and city attorney be requested to cooperate with the marshal in carrying this resolution into effect and in taking such measures will save the city from being compelled to pay the expense of removing the railway track from the city Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved that the collection of the special tax against the property of Mrs margaret Carr for the macadamizing of a poartion of Brad Street be postponed for one year said tax to draw 6% interest The petition of the National Iron and Brass Works in relation to assessment on motion the amount was placed teh same as for the year 1882 On motion the committee on public grounds and buildings were authorized to have the trees lowered on the east side of Jackson Square On motion Mrs was allowed further time to lay her sidewalk It was ordered that the committee on streets with the engineer examine the street near Mrs Carr's and ascertain if any measurers are necesary to protect the same from washing away Regular Session December 3, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger SOME LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Bills allowed F Heer architect H Martin W H Robison County Recorder Chas Steuck Joseph Hug Fred Schloz John Ganahl E E Jones C McMaster A Tschergi Jas N Foye Dub Cab Makers Association owa iron Works German Catholic Printing Company Lewis Wise A A Cooper to be allowed on taxes George Wagner Fifth Ward Hose Co A R Staufenbiel Key City Hook and Ladder thos Armstrong J Drehouse A Reiley Larry Daley Telephone Co Philip Pier Wm D E Gurley John Driscoll Key City Gas Co C McMaster Railroad Stueck Fisher Riker Key City Gas Co Dubuque telegraph McFadden Bros Linehan Hose Co Hauser and Linehan Sol Turck Hose Co Linehan & Sullivan Bills referred J H Lucas special com Herlad printing com Knupp Stout & Co St Com McLaughlin & Riley Ins PG&B John Erchom Marshal C N Clark street com Howard & Linehan Fire Dub Fire & Marine Ins Co PG&B McLaughlin M Rieley Stairway The marshal was instructed to notify Mr Bush to raise his smoke on planning will so as to abate a nuisance The council then adjourned to meet on Tuesday eve Dec 6 1883 Attest J W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Session December 6, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Adjourned Session December 6, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Claim against C W Robison Howard & L Bill Gas Bill N H Faust is heard R W S Stewart Dr McCure Tax Petition Mr Bush heard D W Linehan Adjourned Session December 6, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ The petition A nuisance S 1/3 City lot 66 Resolution fill lots harbor co addition Ald Crawford offered the following which was adopted Whereas lot two 2 of block nine 9 in the Dubuque Harbor companys addition to the city covered with stagnant water Adjourned Session December 6, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Resolution of Peddler Ord Stairway on Fenelon Place B W Jones bill reconsidered was allowed the sum of twelve hundred 1200 dollars J H Lucas bill allowed the sum of two 200 hundred dollars the balance of bill and petition On the petition of Gehrig placing the assessment at 13,000 which was adopted G W Jones Petition assessment out lot 741 of lot 1 city lot 346 quibleys sub 710 which was adopted on the petitions relating to reduction of assessments referred to the committee on equalization Adjourned Session December 6, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Glab LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ On motion the following Dubuque Fire and Marine Ins Co W R Pearce Wm Roenig C W Robison lumber Stines stone Eichorn hay Brode Petn W Linehan Petn Rogers sub Est of filling Dubuque Harbor Resolved by the city council On motion the council then adjourned attest John Halpin city recorder Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Gehrig Rohel petn Fredrica Roehl asking for cancellation of her taxes was referred to the committee on delinquent tax Petition of henry Becker asking a reduction of his assessment was referred to the committee on equlization Railroad prospects statement in relation to the stocking stating that the agent had offered to settle the same he stated that the stocking the bonds of the city to draw 6% per annum he stated that the committee would settle at those times if not otherwise instructed after some discussion the matter was left to the committee to make the best terms possible G H Fry is heard a motion the rules were suspended ad Geo H Fry was allowed to address the council in relation to a special asessment referred to the city attorney Ruff petn relation to assessment was referred to the committee on equalization Pettions for reduction Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Equalization committee report Horr A Cooper petition Report on McBride claim Felix McBride sum of thirty five dollars claim deed to the city retaining wall Opinion of city attorney In accordanc with a resolution adopted at the council I have prepared and herewith present merchant ordinance being Chapter LIV of and also section 15 of Chapter XXIII of the ordinance Chapter LIV of the ordinances was instructed license escape taxation and the other Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Marshaltown vs Blume ordinance in that case Missouri statement upon the same subject because it discriminated against non residents but the grund of the eligibility of the discrimination is not stated in the opinion It is based however upon several decisions of the supreme court of the united states in which of the federal constitution was construed that section is as follows the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizen of several states The state of maryland passed two general laws reglating the subject of traders one relating to resident and the other to non resident traders seeking to do business within the state and both requiring the merchant to take out a license resident traders to pay upon a scale of prices proportioned to the value of the state in trade ranging from 15.00 to 100.00 while trades were required to pay tax of 300.00 of the act regulating non resident traders was with sec 1 of our ordinance It provides that no person not being a permanent resident in this state shall sell or offer for sale within the limits of the city of Baltimore without first obtaining a license therefore the action by the supreme court of the united states held to be inspiration of the above quoted article of te constitution discriminating against citizens of other states Ward vs Maryland 12 Wallace 418 See also Woodruff vs Parliam 8 Wallace 160 Gecy vs Baltimore 100 US 434 In Gould & Co vs the mayor of Atlantic, GA it was held that a power to tax intinerant traders has not by the adoption of an ordinance to tax only itinerant traders who were non residents of the city and that no tax can be imposed upon non residents traders without imposing a like tax on resident traders of the same class Judge Dillon in his work on after reviewing the cases upon the subject the legislature if it does not make discrimination in violation of the constitution may authorize municipal corporations to tax transient traders or itinerant dealers and peddlers and such tax is not in violation of the constitution of the united states although the property he brought from another state provided it must be added it does not fully discriminate in favor of the resident and against the non resident citizen Dillon municipal corp vol 2 744 It seems therefore to be well settled that ordinances the one quoted which discriminate against goods or Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ foreign states or goods offered for sale by non resident merchants to the extent of the imposition of upon resident merchant or domestic goods are unconstitutional and therefore void subdivision A or section 150 of chapter XXIII of the ordinances is objectionable upon the same gound this subdivision I believe has never been enforced as it was intended to require a tax upon the sample salesmen of non resident merchants is nowhere decided however that municiipal ties may not traveling and itinerant merchants peddlers and on the countrary the power is unquestioned when duly authorized and the city of Dubuque has full power by virture of its charter to license and tax all such dealers Charter Subdiv 1857 I am clearly of the opinion that while the ordinance in question in its present form is inoperative and cannot be that it may be so amended by making it applicable toward such transient traveling and temporary enterprises contemplated by its provisions whether conducted by residents of the city or non residents of the state that it may be enforced in all cases D J Linehan City Attorney Ald Olinger stated that it was necessary to purchase a new hose cart for the use of the fire department On motion the committee on fire was instructed and authorized to purchase a two wheeled cart carried Ald Crawford presented the following an ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an Ordinance to license tax and regulate transient merchants and being chapter 54 of the revised ordinances Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Dubuque that section one of the chapter 64 of the revised ordinances of the city of Dubuque and the services here by repealed and that the following be and is hereby enacted in lieu thereof Sec 1 that no traveling or transient merchant or other temporary dealer of goods wares or merchandise whether a resident of the Cit of Dubuque or elsewhere shall by himself or auctioneer or other agent sell or offer for sale in any temporary place of business within the limits of the ciyt of Dubuque without being authorized so to do by a license to him issued by said city for that purpose also the goods wares or merchandise so offered for sale shall have been generously assessed for taxation by said city Adjourned Session December 10, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ And every person whether of said goods wares same for sale in said city without such license cared from said city thereof before any court be more than one hundred dollars before which the conviction sec 2 This ordinance shall be published in the official papers of the city and shall take effect the date of its publication in the Dubuque Daily Telegraph Ordinance adopted The rules were suspended and the ordinance read for the second time and adopted unaminously Rebman heard The rules being suspended the council in relation to asking that he be allowed Rebman community bond On motion the bill of Mr Rebman was reduced he furnish the proper bond all damage that may recur from by Dr Mulski falling into Eighth Street sewer the bond to be approved by the mayhor and city attorney The council then adjourned attest J W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Session December 12, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin and Olinger Absent Ald Glab Kavanaugh and McCarthy LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ The mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to take action on some proposed changes in the fire department A petition of Mary A McDaniel asking that her taxes for 1883 be cancelled was referred to the committee on del tax Ald Olinger chairman of the com on Fire stated that he proposed making some changes in the working of the Fire Department which he thought would be for the good of the city but had not completed the plans On motion the matter was referred back to the com on fire with Ald Clancy and Hollnagel added to perfect the plans and report to the council On motion the rules were suspended and Mr John Thompson addressed the council in relation to the assessment on his homestead On motion the former action of the council on Mr Thompson petition was reconsidered On motion the assessment of Mr Thompson was placed at $20,000 ayes Clancy Crawford martin and Olinger 4 Nays Deckert Altman and Hollnagel 3 Judge T S wilson in relation to the petition of J P Schroeder addressed the council the petition was referred to the committee of the whole the council the adjourned Atest John W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Special Session December 13, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Martin and Olinger Absent Ald Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh and McCarthy LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ The mayor stated the object of the meeting to be the section in relation to the organization of the On motion the rules were suspended and Kroll assessment council in relation to his assessment On motion of Ald Crawford Mr Krolls assessment was as returned by the assessor Ald Olinger made the following the proposed changes in was adopted whereby the city fire department and through and at the same time the following report first your committee would recommend that the department be cut down to two regular paid companies Sol Turck Engine Co Fireman James Daley Engineer Job Barnes Stoker John Cahill Driver of Engine Jerry Murphy Hose Cart Andrew Cullen Horseman John Connelly Horseman Jacob Schoenberg Horseman Thos Cullen Minutemen Monroe Barnes Chas Gibson Samuel Huemer and Wm Londregan Fifth Ward Engine Co Foreman John Essman Engineer Frank Strinsky Stoker Michl Eitel Engine Driver Ed Morgan Hose Cart Driver John Fillmer Hosmen Jas McLaughlin John Plymer John Viltz Minutemen Joe Sloan M Mohr Henry Oconnell Adjourned Special Session December 13, 1883 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Martin and Olinger Absent Ald Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh and McCarthy LIGHT TEXT-DIFFICULT TO READ Hook and Ladder Truck Stephen Schollenberg men would not respond second alarm he also explained with the new showing that would be very slight and the department more efficient on motion the report was adopted to take Ald Crawford the com on fire was instructed an ordinance with rules and regulations for the gov the new fire department the same to be presented at the regular session of the council On motion Ald Olinger the committee on fire was and purchase a hose to be used on the Fifth Ward Hose Cart Adjourned attest J W Halpin City Recorder Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy The minutes of the previous regular session and special sessions were read and approved the following petitions in relation to assessments and taxes after being read were referred to the committee on delinquent tax Mrs O S Langworthy C A Alexander F M Robinson Dub Butchers Association Henry Blichman Nick Metle Bridget Eagan E H Shepply Mrs A M Rucker T OSullivan Geo Richardson C Consen Mrs Gruber Henry Luz Edward Langworthy Bridget McMahon Norwegien Plow Co Chaimberlain Plow Co Johnny Flynn Petenella Vyverberg E Conigisky Dennis Powers Mrs B Bannon Mrs C Muschell Mrs John Brown John Muller Patk Fox Thos Kelly C M St P Raching Mrs France McCarthy Jacob Tieb Emily Hogan Cedilie Pagon E M Woodworth J F Riecher John C Leonard Mary Richards M J Mulgrew Mrs Mark Murphy J C Johnston Steiner & Parker Francis P Wood James Cushing & Son and G F Schindt The petitions of the marshal asking for 10% of full license collected over and above the amount collected last year was referred to teh committee of the whole The petition of Knapp Stout and Co et al asking that the str J J LInehan be allowed to remain where she is now stationed as granted The petition of a large number of resident property owners on Jackson Washington and Elm Streets demonstrating against the laying of the track of the D N W Railroad on any of the streets west of Pine Street and south of Seventeenth Street was referred to the com of the whole Petition of Sophia Stang in relation to the settlement of her claim for damage by the operation of the motor was referred to the city attorney The petitions of the treasurer and recorder asking for an increase of salary was referred to the com of the whole the resignation of Frank Strinsky as engineer of the str J K Graves was onmotion referred to the com on fire the petition of Mrs Mary Neumeister asking that a portion of the butcher license paid by her husband as the business has been discontinued the matter was referred to the committee on finance Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy On motion the rules were suspended and deputy sheriff Gehrig read a notice to the mayor and city council in relation to the Stange judgement notifying the council to levy a special tax to pay the same which was received and filed The mayor read a communication from Dr Cogswell in relation to the fountain he proposes to donate to the city and the conditions on which he will furnish the fountain On motion the rules were suspended and Ald McCarthy presented the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the generous offer of Dr Cogswell of San Francisco to donate to the city of Dubuque a beautiful granite and bronze drinking fountain with a life size statue thereon be and at once thankfully accepted by the city and that in behalf of our fellow citizens we hereby make grateful acknowledgment of the philanthropic spirit which prompts so generous a gift Resolved further that a committee of three be appointed to ask the citizens in the vicinity of Jackson and Washington parks to organize and collect a sum of money to be donated by the citizen for the purpose of paying the freight and such other expense as may be necessary resolved further that the fountain be set up in the park donating the most money for defraying the expenses and that whatever sum of money is left after defraying said expenses be expended in beautifying the park that receives the fountain adopted Reports of officers The city auditor reported a list of salaries due city officers and employees for the month of December the total amount being 1258.75 ordered paid The lamplighter reported having lighted 200 gas lamps during the month of December the report was receved and filed The city treasurer reported having paid out interest on warrants 91.74 refunded tax 1.80 andhorse for fire department 225.00 and asks that warrants be drawn for the amount the report was received and filed and warrants ordered drawn James F Hedley reported the amount of auction sales during December as 1506.10 the report was received and filed City assessor Sullivan reported that he had appointed G Gmehle as his assistant for the present term subject to teh approval of the city council the appointment was approved by the council Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 405 cords of wood during Dec received and filed Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy The city weighers reported as follows The first ward 291 drafts Fifth 295 Southern Ave 177 West Dubuuqe 194 Central Market 177 the treasurers receipt for $47.80 or 15% of the amount is attached to the reports received and filed John Hayes city Hog weigher reported the total number of hogs weighed by the different weighers as 3311 number qr of beef 444 qr mutton & veal 31 gross receipts 211.50 the treasurers receipt is atached for 31.72 or 15% received and filed Marshal Zugenbuehler reported that the sum of 983.45 was necessary to pay the police for the month of December That 48 arrests had been made during the month as follows Intoxications 21 jumping on moving trains 2 concealed weapons 1 vagrancy 8 assault and battery 6 disturbing the peace 9 nuisance11 he returns treasurers receipt for 9.00 fees received and filed Chief Eng Drehouse reported having sold old hose to the amount of 4.80 and also received 1.50 for use of hose and returns receipt for that amount received and filed The recorder reported issuing the following licenses during the month of december saloons 4 hotel runner 1 billiard tables 3 pork packer 1 exhibition 1 peddlers 13 received and filed Street commissioner foster reported the amount necessary to pay the men and teams employed on the streets for the month of Dec to be 339.40 the report was received and filed and ordered paid the city engineer recommended the renumbering of High STreet the recommendation was accepted and the engineer ordered to renumber said street commencing at lake street and number north reports of committees Ald Crawford from the committee on ordinance asked for further time on the ordinance in relation to water gas co Ald Deckert chairman of the com on streets reported in favor of paying the bills of CN Clark & Co Knapp Stout and Co and JS Randall for lumber and that the bill of J Becker be received and filed also that the city engineer make a suvey and plat of the proposed road through mineral lots 1 and 16 as petitioned for by R H Collier et al adopted Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy Ald Glab chairman of the com on printing reported in favor of paying the bill of Ham and Carver the report was adopted The same alderman chairman of the com of the whole reported in favor of allowing M Morgan 50.00 in full for his claim for work done on Seminary Street also that the claim of H Riker be received and filed That the petition of Adolph Keckendorfer be received and filed That the assessment of J P Schroeder for 1883 be placed as follows estate 4500.00 personal 1500.00 all of which was adopted Ald McCarthy chairman of the committee to whom was referred the settlement of the claim of D D Gehrig and T OSullivan for making abstract of tax sale books reported in favor of paying them 1200.00 in full for said books the report was adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Deckert Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Nays Altman Crawford Glab and Hollnagel Ald Deckert reported on the petition of John Fitzpatrick for reduction of special assessment that the petition be granted Ald Hollanagel chairman com on del tax reported in favor of cancelling the tax of 1883 for Margaet Kuntzman, Board of Education, Mary Gilmore, Elizabeth Tuegel, H Ohde, Admin Margaret Mulqueeny and Frerica Ruehl the same reported adversly to the petitions of Wm Lahey Margaret M Robert Mrs M Siege Mary A McDaniels and Philip Manstedt On the petition of Margaret Glennon that the special tax be allowed to remain for one year at 6% interest and that general tax be cancelled On thepetition of Michl Millegan that the original tax of 1882 be remitted but as it has been sold for that year the petitioners must pay the penalty to redeem the same On the petition of the steam supply co that the assessment for same be placed as follows real estate $5000 and personal property at $5000. all of which was adopted Ald McCarthy moved that the street committee be instructed to open roadways across the ice to teh east shore of the river at Eagle Point and the lower levee to allow teams to cross adopted On motion of Ald Kavanaugh teh services of the wharf master was to be dispensed with until spring On motion of Ald Glab the salary of C H McMaster as clerk in the treasurers office was fixed at sixty 60 dollars per month he to make a new special assessment book without cost to the city Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy City Attorney Linehan reported adversly to the payment of old city bond the payment of same being deterred by statute of limitation on the petition of Geo A Fry that the petition be referred to the committee on streets and city engineer for adjustment Resolutions Ald Olinger offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas it is deemed important and necessary that section 17 and 19 of the building ordinance relating to proper construction and inspection of chimney flues be strictly enforced although the city engineer has charge of issuing building permits and c it is more proper and can be more efficiently attended to by the chief of the fire department therefore be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque hat it be made the duty of the chief of fire department to strictly and fully carry out and enforce sections 17 and 19 of the building ordinance The following resolution was offered by Ald Deckert and adopted Where as an error has been made in teh sale for taxes of lots 3 and 4 in staffords addition the property of Cath Schueller for the taxes of 1882 as the same was to be cancelled by the council at its regular session held Aug 7th 1882 Be it therefore resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that said lots be redeemed from said sale by the auditor Ald Deckert offered the following which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make a survey and plat of a road extending from a point near the intersection of Clark street in Linehans addition and Grandview Avenue southerly to the city limits Ald Glab offered the following which was adopted Whereas considerable dissatisfaction arises every spring beween teh outgoing and incoming officers both claiming pay casing extra expense to the city Be it therefore resolved that all out going officers time and salary expire on the first of May each year and the incoming time and pay commence on the first day of may of each year Ald Martin offered the following which was adopted Be it resolved that the hay scale on Southern Avenue be no longer used as a public scale Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy On motion of Ald Crawford read a resolution presented by Gen Geo W Jone in relation to the building of a pontoon bridge across the river the resolution set forth the advantages to be obtain thereby On motion of Ald Kavanaugh Gen Jones addressed teh council in relation to his resolution On motion of Ald McCarthy the matter of the pontoon bridge was referred to the committee of the whole and taht genl jones and the friends of the project to be notified when the committee meets on that question Ald Olinger asked for further time in which to draw up an ordinance to govern the new paid fire department granted On motion the marshal was instructed to notify the owners of the motor track to take out the turntable on eighth street forthwith and place the street in a good condition On motion of Ald Kavanaugh th ebil of J H Lucas was ordered paid but the city to retain five dollars of the amount to complete the work in the spring On motion of Ald Crawford the market master and foreman of each engine house were instructed to take a record of teh gas meters in their respective buildings and report the same to the council each month The mayor appointed as a committee on the cogswell fountain matter Ald McCarthy Olinger and Kavanaugh Regular Session January 7, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Ald Clancy Hamilton Rubber Company hose times Co printing Wm G Watters Hay Knapp Stout and Co lumber Wenzil Zachina road Herald printing G W Burden gas Healey Christman Mrs Koenig Specht Gukeisen & Hermann Jos Reinfried Chas Steuck James H Shields R Y Yates John Harney Chas Gissel Iowa Iron Works Chas Steuck J S Randall S B Rice B W Jones Sol turck Hose Co J J Linehan Hose Co D Grant Key City Gas Co coal Geo H Fry Morrison Bros Linehan & Sullivan D D OConnell Kuntz and Altona Patk McNulty Larry Daley Agust Duccina Wm Rebman John OLoughlin Ham & Carver Geo W Burden OSullivan McMaster Macadam streets C M Clark & Co lumber Iowa Iron Works fire Key City Gas Co gas B W Jones Fifth Ward Engine House County Recorder Mrs Leist Robt Henderson Fischer and Co McLaughlin and Reilly Dubuque Water Co Telephone Co James Levi M J G Lanicca F Fisher Iowa Iron Works Pfiffner & Kriebs Key City Hook and Ladder Fifth Ward Hose Co R Jackson and Son W P Allen Farley Loetscher & Co Schneider & Kline T Fitzpatrick Dub Daily Democrat Philip Pier Vogel and Ferguson Grosvener & Harger John Steffes A Tschergi T OSullivan Wm H Rebman Adjourned Attest John W Halpin Recorder Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger the minutes of the previous regular session were read and approved The following petitions in relation to taxes were read and referred to the committee on Delinquent Tax Mrs John Ahern Sarah Devine Iowa Coffin Co Mary Pahle Margaret Tracey Bridget Roach Cath Ferguson William Hopkins Mrs Johanah Broderick Sophia Prange Gertrude Tenhoff F Hitchens William Rebman Virginia Brulot Patrick Smith Mathias Marty the petition of Wm J Knight attorney for the I C Railroad in relation to an error in their assessment for water tax was referred to the committee on claims with the city attorney The petition of John Cooney asking some assistance to enable him to get along until he recovers from the injuries received by falling on the sidewalk on west Locust Street was referred to the com on Claims and city attorney the petition of Wm C Leonard in relation to assessment was received and filed The petition of Howard & Linehan in relation to balance due them on contract was referred to the committee on fire with the auditor The petition of A Knapp et al in relation to the extension of third street west was referred to the committee on streets and city engineer The petition of Fernando McCraney in relation to an old shaft near pest house was referred to the marshal The bond of G Gmehle as assistant city assessor was referred to the assessor as assistant city assessor was referred to the assessor The profile of the grade of Broad Street and also the profile of grade of West Fourteenth St was referred to a special committee to consist of Ald Crawford Deckert Glab McCarthy and Olinger On motion the rules were suspended and Mr Wm Coates allowed to address the council in relation to his assessment on money and credits Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger On motion of Ald Clancy the assessmet of Mr Coates on money and credits was placed at fifteen thousand 15,000 dollars Reports of Officers Auditor Brayton reported the list of salaries due to city officers and employees for the month of January amounting to 1787.03 ordered paid Treasurer Traut reported having paid for hose interest and refunded tax the amount of 965.79 ordered that warrants be drawn Street commissioner Foster reported that the amount of 378.50 had been expended on streets during the month of January ordered paid Marshal Zugenbuehler reported that 960.00 was necessary to pay the police force for the month he also reported that 54 arrests had been made for the following causes Intoxication 32 Assault 7 Vagrancy 10 Larceny 2 Disturbing the Peace 2 Profane Language 1 received and filed The weighmaster reported as follows First Ward Market House West Dubuque Fifth Ward Hog Weighers All of which was received and filed Market Master Rice reported having furnished 129 meals to prisoners and lodgers at 20 cents for meal 25.00 ordered paid The recorder reported having issued licenses to the amount of 238.30 for which he holds the treasurers receipt received and filed Lamplighter Hackney reported having lighted 200 gas lamps during the month received and filed Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 1015 1/2 cords of wood during the month received and filed Auctioneer Hedley reported the amount of auction sales made by him for the month to amount to 15.00 City Engineer Tschergi reported that he had renumbered High Street Eagle Point as ordered by the council received and filed Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger On motion of ald McCarthy the rules were suspended and John Pier was allowed to address the council in relation to an old bond held by him after the explanation of Mr Pier the matter was referred to a special committee to into the committee consist of Ald McCarthy Clancy Hollnagel and the city auditor Reports of committees The mayor reported for the committee appointed to adjust the stocking claim that the committee had settled the matter by agreeing to issue the bonds of the city for the amount 26,000 to bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum from January 1 1882 also to issue a bond for 500.00 in settlement for 1900.00 of coupons now in the state court The report of the committee was approved by the council A resolution was offered by Ald Crawford that a warrant for 26.20 be drawn in favor of Justus Stocking to pay the balance of the above claim adopted Ald Olinger reported in favor of accepting the resignation of Frank Strinsky as Engineer of the Steamer J K Graves and offered the following resolution which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that in accepting the resignation of Frank Strinsky as engineer of the steamer J K Graves we asknowledge the loss of the services of a competent and faithful servant who for the past 16 years has always been found ready at duties call and on retiring we desire to express our best wishes for his future prosperity in whatever path his lot may be cast ald McCarthy chairman of the committee on PG&B reported in favor of paying the bill of the Dubuque Water Co for water furnished street fountains 300.00 Ald Hollnagel chairman of the committee on delinquent tax reported as follows On the petition of James Cushing and son that lots 137 and 139 be assessed at 10,000.00 manufacturers 1,000 merchancise 1000 also that petitioners be allowed to pay one half 1/2 of the tax of 1881 without interest and the treasurer be instructed to give a receipt in full On the petition of Nicholas Mettle that the treasurer be instructed to mark the sale illegal on the tax books On the petition of Mrs Patrick Fox that her tax be cancelled for 1883 also the taxes of the following John Mueller Guardian Emily Hogan Peternella Vyverberg Mathias Schlager, Mrs B Bannon, C Consor Agatha Kentzell F P Wood Louisa Gruber Bridget McMahon Mrs Florence McCarthy Mrs C Muschell On the petition of Mrs Mary Ritschatsh Mrs M Murphy and Geo F Schmidt that one half of their taxes be cancelled for 1883 Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger The same committee reported adversely to the petitions of E H sheppley Mrs John Brown Thos Kelly Johanna McNally P Robinson Johanna Flynn and Edward Langworthy The same reported on the petitions for reduction of assessment as follows that the assessment of Michael Mulgrew E M Woodworth Dubuque Butchers Association J C Johnstone C A Alexander J T Krescher W C Leonard That the assessment of Geo Richardson on lot 128 be reduced to 7000 and the treasurer instructed to refund the amount over paid That the assessment of Jos Trueb on lots 3 4 5 and 6 in minehisers add be placed at fifteen hundred dollars that the assessment of Wm J Watters on 6 7 8 9 and 12 in the subdivision of lot 2 of out lot 720 be placed at 500 or 100 for each lot The the assessment of Cecile Payen on the n 1/5 of lot 430 be placed at 3,000 at lot 19 of sublot 703 at 800 also that her assessment on moneys and credits be reduced 200.00 That the n 1/2 lot 565 Ham's add be redeemed from tax sale and the treasurer be instructed to pay D Rhombert 3.00 without penalty or interest that the assessment of D Conigisky on merchandise for 1883 be placed at 5000 That the assessment of the Chamberlain and Norweigen plow companies be placed the same as last year 1882 That the tax of A M Sucker on cow be cancelled for 1883 That the assessment of Dennis Powers be reduced 100 and the treasurere refund the amount of tax over paid That the assessment of Bridget Eagan on lot 16 of mineral lot 79 be placed at 400 and the treasurer instructed to refund tax over paid That the sale of lot 43 west add be marked illegal on the tax book of 1882 That the assessment of O S Langworthy on lots 158-158 a 160 160a and 168 L H Langworthys add be placed at 400 each for 1883 Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Ald Deckert reported for the street com That the petition of Mary A Mulkern be received and filed that the petition of Wm H Peabody in relation to improvement of alley be granted that the petition of A A Cooper be received and filed That the petition of F R Mitton et al be received and filed that the board of education be granted furthe rtime to lay sidewalk on High Street Eagle Point the report was adopted Ald Olinger reported on the petition of B W Jones that he be allowed to rebuild a frame carpenter shop Adl Glab reported on teh petition of H H Clark that he be allowed to proceed with his building provided he will put up a stone or brick wall in the front and rear of said building within three months from date and if not the building to be condemned by the city council and removed by the owner The same reported on the petition of Frank Brede that he be exempt from taxes on 3700 moneys and credit the amount loaned to the city The salaries of the city officers have been once fixed by the city council for the present term and no good reason has been presented calling for an increase wherefore resolved that it is inexpedient to increase the salary of any officer for the current municipal year adopted The question arising as to whether the marshal should receive the one hundred dollars extra it was decided by the council that the resolution adopted cover all city officers. Ald Glab reported on the petition and claim of Hugh Wiley that he be allowed the fum of fifteen dollars in full for all damage A communication was read from treasurer Traut in relation to traveling merchants who come to the city after assessment for the year has been made and doing business without paying any tax on their stocks of goods calling on the council to provide for the assessment of the same referred to the committee on Ord Ald Crawford reported on the ordinance that the committee to whom was referred the water gas ordinance had given the matter a careful investigation and had also received proposals from the Key City Gas Co to enter into a new contract with that company with a reduced schedule of prices greatly reducing the price of gas which the committee had embodied in an odinance providing the council would enter into said contract the period of the contract to be the years from Jly 1st 1884 Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Ald Clancy moved the adoption of the report of the committee on which the ayes and nays were called Ayes Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Nays Ald Glab and Kavanaugh On motion the rules were suspended and mr J J Linehan addressed the council he presented a section of the rail proposed to be laid for the new street railway track the rail is known as the Johnson rail which was on motion approved by the council Mr Linehan said that the street car company had been notified to pay a license on the street cars he stated that the ordinance granting the company right of way through the city did not specify any license the matter of license was referred to a special committee to consist of Ald Clancy altman Hollnagel and city attorney The petition of the Dubuque Northwestern Railroad Company asking right of way through the city also the remonstrnce of the property owners on Jackson Washington and Elm Street were read and on motion the rules were suspended to allow the petitioner to address the council in relation to the matter. John Wunderlich Nick Gonner Mr Brewster and other property owners along the proposed route opposed the granting of the right of way on any street west of Pine Street as the granting of said right of way would damage property to a very great extent Ald Olinger moved that in granting the right of way to the Dubuque Northwest Railroad Company the company be confined to that section lying east of Pine Street ald Altman seconded the motion Mr. Woodruff being present was asked to explain the purpose of teh company he said the company did not desire to damage any property more than was necessary to give them a cheap and feasible route through the city Ald McCarthy asked to have the matter referred to a committee of one from each ward as he did not feel prepared to vote in the matter at present Ald Olinger moved that the matter be deferred until an adjourned meeting on Tuesday afternoon February 5th when the council should meet and visit the proposed route in a body and report adopted Ald Altman offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas the building known as the Barracks is reported in a dangerous condition and the city may be liable to damages caused by such accident therefore be it resolved that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the condition of said building and report to this council referred to special committee Ald Altman Kavanaugh and martin Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger the city attorney reported adversely to paying the claim of Sophia Stange for damage caused by the motor Ald Crawford presented the ordinance in relation to the new price of gas which was read for the first time Ald Clancy moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance put upon its passage Ald Deckert moved to insert a provision that the gas company be instructed to employ the lamplighter without expense to the city The ordinance was again read by its title and adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Clancy Crawford Martin McCarthy and Olinger Nays Ald Deckert Glab Hollnagel and Kavanaugh On motion of Ald Crawford the vote by which the ordinance was adopted was reconsidered and the ordinance referred to the following committee Ald Deckert Glab Hollnagel and Kavanaugh to report at the next meeting Ald McCarthy offered the following resolution which was adopted whereas a committee of citizens asking for change of grade bet 11th and Jefferson Streets from Olive to Spruce street agreed to pay all damage and expenses resulting from such change be it therefore Resolved that the city recorder be instructed to furnish teh marshal an itemized list of such expense and that the marshal be instructed to collect such sums from those who petitioned for such change and agreed to pay all costs Ald Olinger reported to the council that the committee on fire had employed Mr peter Martin a competent Engineer to take charge of the Steamer J K Graves at a salary of eight hundred dollars per year adopted Regular Session February 4, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Wemoth Howard & Co Macadam F Beiler W H Rebman W Donelan Jos Sloan Key City Hook and Ladder Co C W robison John Krayer Hansen & Linehan Andrew Treadway and Sons M Vewer T W Ruete G W Burden Key City Gas Co M Bewer F Roehl N H thedinga Linehan & Sullivan P Klauer Linehan & Sullivan Geo W Burden Walter E Jones Schroeder & Kline F Schloz J Ganahl C A Voelker Mrs Koenig Wemott Howard & Co Hansen and Linehan N H thedinga Hugh Martin Contractor Mrs Patrick OConnor Wm H Rebman B W Jones Dubuque Water Co Pust & Kechendofer D D OConnell J P Schroeder Dubuque Water Company Obert Bandt M Mohr C J Brayton Central Union Company Hansen and Linehan Geo H Fry Dan Wagner Fischer & Co Frank Hobbs Chas Oswald J Ganahl Cabinet Makers Association P Klauer Westphal Hinds and Co M Tschirgi Jr Thos E Frith Key City Gas Co Dubuque Telegraph D D Nitterauer Arnold Tschirgi P Klauer Philip Pier John Becker Tom connolly Mrs Leist Oliver and Cragin Dubuque Burial Case Co M M Walker & Co J C Boyce Key City Gas Co C H McMaster Chas Gibson Justus Stocking Adjourned Attest John W Halpin Recorder Adjourned Session February 5, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger The mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to take action on the proposed right of way of the Dubuque Northwestern Railway On motion of ald Crawford that the petition of the railroad company be granted except that the line must run east of the alley between Elm and Pine Strees as far as such alley extends and that they be allowed to use a right of way not to exceed 35 thirty five feet of the east part of the city hay market adopted The petition of W J Knight asking a reduction of ten thousand dollars on monies and credits after being sworn to by mr Knight was granted The committee to whom was referred the gas ordinance reported in favor of the adoption ordinance provided the prices named be for the term of one year instead of five and that the gas company pay the salary of the lamp lighter on which the ayes and nays were called Ayes ald Alman Deckert Glab Hollnagel and Kavanaugh five Nays Clancy Crawford Martin McCarthy and olinger five the vote being a ie the mayor voted aye Ald Hollnagel moved that the ordinance be adopted as amended Ald Crawford moved to lay the motion on the table which was lost by the mayor voting nay On motion Ald McCarthy the rules were suspended and Mr Howard was allowed to address the council he stated that the company proposed to make some valuable improvemens which would cost the neighborhood of twenty thousand dollars and which they could not do on a contract of one year and asked that the term of the contrct be extended On motion of Ald altman the vote by which the amendment by which the term of contract should be for one year was reconsidered ald altman moved to amend the report and that a limit of five years be granted the prices to be for the first three years the same as fixed for the first five years and the price for the next two years the same as fixed for the last five years adopted Ayes Ald altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Nays Glab and kavanaugh Adjourned Session February 5, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger On motion of Ald McCarthy the rules were suspended and the ordinance as amended put upon its passage and adopted by a vote of eight to two Ald Crawford moved that that of the report requiring the gas company to pay the salary of lamplighter be stricken out which was carried The mayor stated that Mr Simplot and his attorney were present and wished to make a statement and proposal to the city council in relation to the settlement of their claim the matter was postponed until the next meeting after which the council adjourned attest John W Halpin Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab The minutes of the regular and adjourned session were read and approved the regular order of business was adopted and following Bills allowed Dubuque Steam Supply Rubber and Belting Co Daley Binden gas Key City Gas Company Minute Men Fire Dept John Pals R D Remise Key City Hook and Ladder D D OConnell J H Boyce Dubuque Telegraph Company Fengler & Johnson Schroeder and Kline Woodward & Strinsky Jackson & Congar D D Nitterauer Dubuque Water Co E V Hayden Arnold Tschergi P Klauer M Hall Macadam J P Quigley Specht Gukheisen & Herman Rumpf Hosford & Ferrings Key City Gas Co Allen and Taylor Wm G Watters Toney Zugenbuehler Fred Madden F H Finke Geo Hinkson Mrs Leist Iowa Iron Works P OLinger Daily Democrat Central Union Telephone Co Chas F Joos Linehan Sullivan Geo R Clark Theo Reichel James Kelly Farley Loetscher & Co W R Pearce Morrison Bros Key City Gas Company S B rice Paul Traut Treasurer the following petitions in relation to taxes and assessments were read and then referred to the committee on delinquent tax Mary Trausch Cath Sand John Pillmaur Mrs M McLaughlin Fannie Winterer Ann Stuar Marie Zurnd Luella Roberts M Lippman Mrs M Seige Johanna McNally Jane Young Geo W Thompson Cath Morrisy Mrs Heeb Wm Coates Adam Cress John Butcher and Philip Miller Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab the petition of Wm Rebman opening of Alma Street in Yates Add was referred to teh committee on streets The petition of P B Martin et al for the special assessment for the gutering on the south side of Julien Ave from the Diamond Hill to Air Hill Street was referred the petition of H Riker with damage caused by the falling of the walnut street wall to same committee The petition of F Wehre asking that a sidewalk be ordered laid on the east side of Divisio Street was referred to the committee on streets te petitions and claims of Mrs Ellen Quinlaven and Reo D W Kenrick in relation to the proposed street from Grand View Avenue south to the city limits was referred to the committee on streets with Aldermen Clancy and Crawford added the petition of Edward Bowen asking that he be allowed some compensation for the injury to his wife Julien Avenue was referred to the com on finance with teh city attorney The petition of F W Kringle et al asking that lamps be placed on west locust street and a communication from the suburban gas light company of kansas city mo was referred to the police and gas committee A communication from W W Wormood proposing to take care of the city clock was referred to the committee on public grounds and buildings The petition of the key city gas company asking that the time of their contract be extended from five yeras to ten years The rules were suspended and Mssrs J H Lull and J B Howard addressed the council on the subject On motion the vote by which the ordinance was adopted was reconsidered Ald Crawford then moved that the proposition of the gas company be substituted for the ordinance Ald Deckert moved to amend by providing that the rates as fixed by the ordinance adopted be the rates for the first five years and that the council then in existance fix the rates for the last five years The ayes and nays were called on the amendment which was lost Ayes Ald Altman Deckert Kavanaugh and McCarthy Nays Clancy Crawford Hollnagel Martin and Olinger the motion to substitute was then adopted Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ Crawford the proposition of the gas company was adopted and the city attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance present the same at the next session of the council following recommendation regarding when the contract for the fourth street engine house was requested delay upon the matter until after opportunity to bring the matter before you gentlemen to it my reason for so doing was that it has become perfectly apparent that an engine house according to teh plans proposed a finished much more contracts were first let expend any more money on the improvement an engine house than is absolutely necessary the contracting for these houses last fall were 2000 to 3000 for the upper and not to exceed 4000 for the lower did not include the expense necessary to for occupation and yet probably none of us thought of this we thought of building at the above figures now the upper house is finished and instead of expending 3000 upon it expended the sum of 5233.94 as the lowest bid was 3955 and the balance was for extra and necessary work and it will take about 100 more to finish the lower window casing and other small matters making the total cost 5333 The amount is nearly if not quite double what we first thought sufficient to secure the upper engine house if we build the lower house as at present contemplated the contract being for 5595 will it not when properly finished and furnished come very near costing us 8000 making a total of 13,333 approximating a sum far in excess of what the people would desire to have us expend for new engine houses at a time hwen we cannot afford the money and really must borrow in order to make payment How can we cut down the cost it seems to me we can change the proposed plan by reducing the properties of the building and still have sufficient rroom for working of the department as I understand it is proposed to have the house large enough to accommodate the engine hose cart and hook and ladder truck to do this would necessitate a wide double doored building now can not we have the hook and ladder truck just where it is at the ninth street house where it is more centrally located than at either of the new houses and save the expense of the increased building to accomodate it at fourth street the room at ninth street is sufficnet to house the LInehan when kept as reserve and the hook and ladder truck also by reducing the proportion of the new building we can save to the city and it seems to me it is our duty to do so There is not in the state as large and fine an engine house as the one we have already finishe and there is no need of building a larger or more expensive one I propose we do not exceed the amount expended for the upper house but try and contract below those figures Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ On motion of Ald Crawford the subject was referred to the committee on fire and the mayor to so modify and change the plans and arrange with the contractor to build a suitable structure the following ordinance was read for the first time and second time and adopted by a full vote of the council An ordinance granting to the Dubuque and Northwest Railway Company the right of way on and along a certain street in the city of Dubuque Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Dubuque Secion 1 that permission be and the same is hereby granted to the Dubuque and Northwestern Railway company to successors and assigns to lay down and operate such railroad track or tracks as may be necessary in the prosecution of its business upon along and though Pine Street in said city of Dubuque provided such track or tracks do not interfere with the rail road tracks now laid in actual use of any other railroad company Section 2 That whenever required by the city council of this city said Dubuque and Northwestern Railway Company shall at its own expense grade such part of said Pine Street as shall be used for said track or tracks and that portion of any street crossed by its tracks along said pine street shall keep the space between the rails and to the end of the ties so graded that carriags and other vehicles may easily pass over the same and on each side of every street crossed by its said track along said pine street shall construct and maintain suitable culverts and drains so that the free passage of water shall not be impeded by the track or tracks hereby permitted shall at street crossings along siad Pine Street plank between the rails and make suitable approaches to enable vehicles to cross its track and shall fully comply with all reasonable police regulations which the authorities of this city may establish in relation to the running of trains on said track or tracks within the limits of this city Section 3 that the track or tracks herein authorized shall be liad to the grade established by the city and should the grade be changed at any time the said track or tracks shall be changed to conform to said change of grade such change of the track or tracks to be made at the expense of the company and the company to have no claim for damages against the city because of such change Section 4 all ordinances of this city heretofore passed in conflict with this ordinance or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed Section 5 That of said company or its successors does not construct a rail road and operate the same upon said right of way within five years from the date hereof all rights here in under shall be forefeited Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ SEction 6 This ordinance shall be published in the official papers of the and in force from and after its publication in the Dubuque Daily Herald Adopted march 3rd 1884 Fred ODonnell Mayor Attest John W Halpin Recorder The petition of the Key City Gas Company to the mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Whereas the key city gas company intends to make and valuable improvements in connection with its gas works and proposes to renew and extend its gas mains in order to accommodate consumers not now on its lines and in view of the further fact that at the reduced prices for gas hereinafter proposed said key city gas company will be unable to realize fair and just dividends upon the capital actually invested in its works until t the amount of consumption of gas is largely increased That to obtain such increase or consumption said company will require much time and also be compelled to put forth great efforts in order to make good the losses necessarily incident to said reduction of prices and the fact that a period of five years will be too short a time within which to accomplish the purose aforesaid And in view of the fact that the city of Dubuque has already determined to change or lower the surface of Main Street between first and eighty in said city a change that will compel said gas company to relay or renew its mains on that portion of Main Street and also to put in or replace new service pipes to every building necessary to make proper connections within said mains altogether making an outlay of expenditure of many thousand dollars the said key city gas company makes to the city of Dubuque the following proposition which is in accordance with the recent report made by your committee on the subject and ask its immediate consideration to the Mayor and council of the city of Dubuque The key city gas company hreby proposes to furnish to the city of Dubuque for a period of ten years from the first day of July 1884 all the gas which said city shall have occasion to use for heating or illuminating purposes good to the inhabitants of said city all the gas they may desire to use for illuminating heating or other purposes where the buildings to be supplied are situated on or contiguous to the line of streets or alleys in which the gas pipes of said company are now laid or may hereafter be laid at prices not exceeding the following rates First for all gas used by the city in the city hall Fire Engine Houses and other buildings and offices for the five years commencing July 1st 1884 per thousand cubic feet $2.00 Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ For the same for the five yeras commencing July 1st 1889 per thousand cubic feet $1.50 Second for each street lamp per annum including cleaning keepin gin repair and furnishing burners as needed until the number in use shall reach 250 25.00 When the number reaches 250 and until it shall reach 300 23.00 Over 300 for the remainder of the ten years from July 1st 1884 21.00 Third for Gas for private consumers for the five yeras commencing on July 1st 1884 per thousand cubic feet 2.50 For gas for the five years commencing July 1st 1889 per thousand cubic feet 2.25 Said city of Dubuque to reserve to itself all the right power and authority it now has to grant to other persons or corporations the right or franchise to lay mains through the streets and alleys of the city for the purpose of distributing gas the intention being to leave the rights of respective parties in the respect exactly as they now are under the existing ordinance and amendments thereto said city not to be liable for any damage to the pipes or other property of said company caused by any change of grade in the cutting down of the surface of any street nor for the expense of lowering or relaying of said pipes necessary in conequence of teh change in the surface of any street in the city In consideration whereof the said city shall extend or continue in force all the rights privileges and franchise now held or enjoyed by said key city gas company for a period of ten years from and after the first day of July 1884 by order of the board of directors Dubuque March 1st 1884 John Bell President John V Rider Secretary On motion of Ald Crawford the proposition was accepted by the council and on motion the city attorney instructed to draft an ordinance to comply with its provisions adopted On motion the annual reports of city officers were deferred until the adjourned session to be held March 10th 1884 at 7:30 p.m. A contract with the Babcock Fire extinguishing company for a new four wheeled hose carriage which was on motion approved by this council Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ Reports of officers Street commissioner foster reported that the sum of 677.45 had been expended on the streets during the month of February Marshal Zugenbuhler reported that the sum of 960.00 was necessary to pay the police force for February also that 55 arrests had been made during the month Treasurer traut reported having paid interest on warrants 831.32 for refunded tax 128.80 postage 8.00 and asks that warrants be drawn in his favor for the amounts Auditor Brayton reported the amount due as salaries to city officers and employees as 895.20 due the members of the fire department 919.15 warrants were ordered drawn for the amounts The recorder reported having issued licenses to the amount of 237.55 during the month received and filed Justice Quigley reported having tried three cases for violation of the city ordinances and asks that an order be drawn in his favor for 11.25 as costs in the cases Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 1117 1/2 cords of wood which arived by team and rail during the month Auctioneer Hedley reported sals of Real Estate to the amount of $1300 during the month City Engineer Tschergi reported the dangerous condition of the walls on Seminary Street West Eleventh Street and on Grov Street which should have immediate attention also the dangerous condition of an old mineral shaft on Bluff Street extension Market Master Rice reported having furnished 274 meals to prisoners and lodgers at 25 cents per meal 54.80 ordered paid Lamplighter Hackney reported having lighted 200 gas lamps during the month Report of Weighers First WArd Scales Central Market West Dubuque Fifth Ward Hog Weigher received and filed Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ Reports of Committees Ald Deckert chairman on streets reported on the petition of A Knapp et al that the city engineer make a survey and an estimate of cost of extending West Third Street as petitioned for Ald Olinger chairman on fire reported on the bill of the Dubuque Steam company that the same be paid also that the recorder be instructed to have the lease between the city and Ida and Henry Pfatzer recorded and file the plat Ald Crawford chairman on ordinance stated that he had several important matters to report on but asked for further time and moved that when the council adjourn it be until Monday March 10 at 7:30 p.m. adopted Ald Hollnagel chairman on delinquent tax reported that the taxes of the following be cancelled for 1883 Gertrude Tenhoff on lots 282 and S 1/2 283 also lots 357 358 and 359 Davis Farm Addition Sophia Prange on lot 8 Ed Langworthys add Cath Ferguson W 1/2 lot 1 Cos's add Virginia Brulot on lots 132 133 and 134 Finley Burtons add the same reported that the assessment of the Iowa coffin co be fixed for the same amount as for last year That the assessment of Wm Hopkins be reduced from $6000 to $3500 That the petition of Mrs John OHern be received and filed That the petitions of Bridget Roach and Margaret Tracey be not granted That an order be drawn on the treasurer for 2.20 to redeem lot 50 in Stines addition which was illegally sold also that an order for 1.98 be drawn on the treasurer to redeem lot 43 in west addition illegally sold adopted Ald Altman from the special committee reported as follows To the honorable mayor and council of Dubuque Gentlemen the under signed were appointed as a committee to investigate the building situated on lot 13 Cummins subdivision commonly known as the Barracks and herewith present the following report Your committee found the building to be a frame structure three stories high containing 16 rooms in each story yon 48 in all the foundation walls are of stone and as much of them as could be seen were in very bad condition portions of the walls had fallen in requiring props to be placed under the timbers supporting the joists of the first floor and the sills of the framework these supports had evidently been placed there recently the upper part of the building though not in a dangerous Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ condition is very much out of repair theThird story is unoccupied onr or two families on the first floor constitute the numer in the building Your committee found that underneath the ground or first floor which was unused an accumulation of water and drainage from rear of building which in warm weather must become the source of sickness and offensive odors the combined sewerage from the entire building is allowed to accumulate in one place and flow in quite a stream toward Walnut Street becoming quite offensive to passers by in warm weather. We think that section 3 page 144 of our ordinances clearly applies to this case and should be enforced for not only is the health of the inmates of this unwholesom and unfit for habitation building endangered but the entire community may suffer if it is allowed to remain. We would therefore recommend that the proper steps be taken to have the above building condemned as being unfir for habitation the foundation walls being insecure and the sanitary condition of the building poor All of which is respectfully submitted Theo altman Thos Kavanaugh Jas S Martin Com The report of the committee was unanimously adopted On motion the appointment of judges and clerks for the coming election was postponed until the adourned until the adjourned session March 10 1884 Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make a careful examination and survey of Main Street from first to eighth streets prepatitory to the proposed cutting down of said street showing cross sections of the surface of the street at the end and center of each block exhibiting the exact amount of cutting at each point and a complete plan of the proposed improvment also Resolved tht the subject of the reduction of the surface of main street from First to Eighth Streets be referred to a special committee of one from each ward with instructions to report at the next regular meeting of the council and that said committee examine into the feasibility and expedience of acopting some method of paving said portion of Main Street other than macadamizing The mayor appointed as special committee on the improvement of Main Street Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Olinger and McCarthy On motion of Ald McCarthy the report of the special committee on the barracks was referred to the city attorney to draw up a proper resolution to comply with the recommendations of the report adopted Regular Session March 3, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab DIFFICULT TO READ Ald Deckert offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas the expenses of repairing our macadamized streets are becoming greater each year and the principal cost being the narrow tires on the wheels of our heavy loaded wagons which drush and rut the macadam Therefore be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that an ordinance be drawn up and enforced requiring certain width of tires on wheels of wagons hauling certain loads and that the committee on ordinance be instructed to prepare such an ordinance which will fully cover this resolution and that they report at the next session of the council On motion of Ald Olinger the petition of Howard Linehan was referred to the committee of the whole On motion of Ald Kavanaugh the recorder was instructed to advertise for bids for the filling of certain lots ordered filled at the December session adjourned Attest John W Halpin Recorder Regular Adourned Session March 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab and Kavanaugh The mayor stated the object of the meeting Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Whereas the ownesr of lots two 2 three3 four4 five 5 six 6 seven 7 eight 8 nine 9 ten 10 and eleven 11 in the west half of block ten 10 in the subdivision of the Dubuque Harbor company's addition situated on the east side of Main Street between Jones and Dodge Streets in the city of Dubuque have wholly neglected and refused to comply with the resolution of the city council adopted on the 6th day of December AD 1883 requiring said lots to be filled and raised to a height even with the present surface of Main Street in front of said lots although duly nnotified of the adoption of said resolution in the manner required by law and ordinance therefore resolved that the city recorder be and is hereby instructed to advertise for proposals for the filling and raising of said lots in the manner and to the height designated in said resolution the advertisement to require the proposals to state the price per cubic yard for earth filling and to reserve the right to the council to reject all bids if deemed excessive also to require a good and sufficient bond to accompany such proposal the resolution was amended so as to include lot 2 two of block 9 nine owned by J H shields On motion the rules were suspended and mr Shields addressed the council in relation to the matter after which the resolution as ammended was adopted by a full vote of those present On motion the recorder was instructed not to advertise for the filling of the shields lot for three months Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that teh taxes of Mrs John OHern on Lot 9 of S M Langworthy's addition be cancelled Ald Altman chairman of the committee to whom was referred the matter of license of street cars reported as follows Your committee recommend that Sec 1 of the ordinance regulating the Dubuque Street Railway be amended by striking out the words "and freight" and said company upon consenting to such changes in writing be not required to take out a license for carrying passengers Regular Adourned Session March 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab and Kavanaugh The same reported on the petition of John Cooney adversely to the claim for compensation as it appears that the city is not liable in damages for the same but recommend that the council assist him in paying his physicians bill as he is very poor and deserving the report was adopted The ordinance of the key city gas company was read for the first time Ald Carwford moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance put upon its passage the motion was lost Ald Crawford moved that when the council now adjourn it be until Tuesday March 18th at 7:30 adopted On motion the adoption of the gas ordinance was postponed for one week until the next meeting Ald Crawford read an ordinance regulating the qualifications of certain city officers and fixing the time of their entering on the discharge of their duties which was laid over until the next session Ald Carwford read an ordinance to protect the macadamized streets of the city referred to the committee on ordinance On motion of the council proceeded to apoint judges and clerks for the annual election as follows First Ward Jdges Robert Jess and Ed Reynoldson Clerks Wm Coates and T J Hipman Polling Place at the Montana House Second Ward Jusges D G Scott and John Pier Clerks Frank Altman and N A Mills Polling Place at the court house Third Ward Judges Peter Fay and Chris Voelker Clerks Andrew Hoerner and Ferd Dunnebecke Polling Place at City Hall Fourth Ward Judges J W Parker and C C Seward Clerks E P Gillian and P F Guthrie Polling Place Tom McCoy's Fifth WArd Judges Jacob Althouser and Nicholas Schrupp Clerks Fred Tschudi and Wm Hollnagel Polling Place Iowa Brewery Regular Adourned Session March 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Martin McCarthy and Olinger Absent Glab and Kavanaugh On motion of Ald Altman the compensation of Judges and Clerks and for rent of room for election purposes fixed at five dollars each the city attorney reported that the stocking claim had been settled and that he had placed the old bonds in the hands of the treasurer the fees in the case were still due To J J Dunn in the district court 418.75 and costs in the united states court 171.36 on motion the bills were ordered paid He also returned the bond of B W Jones for the erection of the fourth street engine ordered place on file On motion the rules were suspended and Mr Beach allowed to address the council in relation to the simplot matter after an explanation of the matter Ald McCarthy moved that Mr Beach reduce the proposition to writing and then referred to a special committee to consist of the mayor city attorney and Ald Crawford On motion Ald McCarthy was substituted for Ald Crawford Adjourned Attest John W Halpin City Recorder Adourned Regular Session March 18, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin and Olinger Absent Altman and McCarhy On motion of Ald Glab the annual reports of the city officers were read and then referred to the Finance Committee to be published in a pamplet On motion of Ald Carwford the recorder was instructed to issue a venire to the marshal to summon a jury to assess the damages by the extension of West Eighth Street Ald Deckert offered the following Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that Eighth Street sewer be arched from Iowa Street to the east side of White Street and that the city engineer be and is hereby insructed to prepare plans and specifications for the above work and the city recorder be instructed to advertise for bids Ald Clancy moved to amend by including the dodge street sewer Ald kavanaugh moved to lay on the table on which the ayes and nays were called Ayes Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Nays Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin and Olinger The ayes and nays were called on the amendment of Ald Clancy Ayes Ald Clancy and Kavanaugh Nays Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Martin and Olinger The resolution of Ald Deckert was then adopted by the same vote Ald Deckert offered the following Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque tht one hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for grading division street east of the railroad track to the river on motion the matter was postponed Ald Deckert Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that Weigle alley be graded and the contract awarded to Messrs Spear and Lee at 60 cents per cubic yard being the lowest bid for the work Referred to street com Adourned Regular Session March 18, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin and Olinger Absent Altman and McCarhy Ald Kavanaugh offered the following Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that from this day forth no boss or street commissioner be allowed to employ any team belonging to an alderman while he can get other teams that pay license to the city the ayes and nayes were called on the adoption of the resolution Ayes Ald Crawford Glab Hollnagel and Kavanaugh 4 Nays Clancy Deckert Martin and Olinger 4 The vote being a tie the mayor voted aye and the resolution was adopted Ald Deckert chairman of the committee on streets reported that the petitions of the DNW Railroad co Henry Schuler et al and city engineer be received filed also the petition of Mary Murphy and that the petition of H Riker be referred to the committee of the whole Ald Glab reported on the petition of Edward Bowen that he be allowed $40.00 which was amended by Ald Hollnagel that the amount be $20.00 The matter was finally referred to the city attorney On motion of ald Crawford the bids for the filling of Lots 2 to 11 in Block 10 of the Dubuque Harbor Company's addition were opened and read as follows James n Foye per cubic yard for filling 48 cents Wm H Rebman 46 1/2 cents F L Randall 39 cents Ald Crawford moved that the contrac be let to Mr F L Randall him being the lowest bidder and that he will agree to fill within four feet of the present surface of main street and to be paid for roadways necessary to do said filling adopted Ald Olinger presented the new plans for the fourth street engine house the plans and specifications were referred to the committee on Fire and Mayor The matter of the sale of the life saving apperatus was referred to the committee on fire to report before taking any action The ordinance fixing the time when officers elect shall tkae charge of their officers and their compensation for the same begin was read for the second time the rules were suspended and the ordinance adopted Mayor O'Donnell called the attention of the council to the fact of submitting a proposition to the voters at the coming election looking toward the funding of the floating indebtedness and suggested the following which was adopted Adourned Regular Session March 18, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin and Olinger Absent Altman and McCarhy Shall the city issue $75,000 or so much thereof as is necessary of 5 percent semiannual coupon bonds the one eighth part thereof to be due each year after the first two and all payable within ten years for the purpose of paying off the floating debt of the city Adjourned Attest John W Halpin City Recorder Special Session March 26, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Crawford Hollnagel and Kavanaugh On motion of Ald Kavanaugh the marshal was instructed to bring in the absent aldermen and the council took a recess until he returned During the recess Ald martin arrived The marshal returned and reported as follows Ald Altman sick Clancy not found Deckert sick Glab out of town McCarthy out of town Olinger not found Ald Kavanaugh moved that the council adjourn to meet March 27th 1884 at 7:30 p.m. and that the city physician visit the aldermen and report to teh council if they were able to attend the meeting. Attest John W Halpin City Recorder Special Session March 27, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy kavanaugh Martin and Olinger A quorum not being present Ald Olinger moved to adjourn until the regular session in April amended by Ald Kavanaugh that the adjournment be until April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. which was carried Adjourned Attest John W Halpin Recorder Special Session April 2, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin and Olinger Absent Altman and McCarthy The mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to take final action on the gas ordinance On motion of Ald Kavanaugh William Warring was appointed Wharf master at the same salary as last year to being on March 27th 1884 Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the north side of eighth street between the east side of Iowa and the east side of white streets be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject that the city engineer be and is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the ownes of abutting property On motion of Ald Glab the finance committee with ald Clancy and martin were appointed to examine the new index to council records made by T J Connell On motion the proposals for building the eighth street sewer from the eas side of Iowa to the east side of White Street were opened and read T J Donohue grading $240 mason work 1824 total 2064 Redmond Road 396 2023.00 2419.50 Ross McMahon 276 1596 1872 Jas N Foye 720 2280 3000 Jas Brophy 444 2131.80 2575.80 Chas Stueck 360 2104 2464 Patk Tibey 360 2104 2464 B Chatfield 300 1966.50 2266.50 The bid of Ross McMahon was the lowest but the securitie on the bond had not qualified Ald Deckert moved that the contract be let to the next lowest bidder Mr T J Donehue Special Session April 2, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin and Olinger Absent Altman and McCarthy Ald Kavanaugh moved to amend the motion of Ald Deckert and allow McMahon to correct the error in the bidders bond the ayes and nays were called on the amendment Ayes Ald Clancy Crawford Glab and Kavanaugh Nays Deckert Hollnagel Martin and Olinger The vote being a tie the mayor voted aye to give Mr McMahon until 2 oclock p.m. Thursday April 3rd to complete his bond Ald Crawford then moved that the council take up the gas ordinance and moved to strike out the preamble and section one and two of the ordinance and offered a substitute for the same see amended ordinance The ordinance as amended was read for a first and second time and was adopted by a unaminous vote of the council Ald Crawford moved that the ordinance be published and that the gas company must accept within ten days carried Ald Kavanaugh then moved that the water gas ordinance be taken from the table and read for the first time which was done On motion of Ald Clancy the ordinance was referred back to the ordinance for amendment Ald Glab offered the following resolution which was adopted resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the ordinance committee report to the next session of the council an amendment to seciton 16 of chapter 23 of the revised ordinances so as to require persons owning or constructing roller skating rinks to take out a license therefore fixing the amount and providing for a penalty for a refusal to comply with said section Ald Deckert offered the following which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuuqe that Weigle alley be graded and that the contract for doing the work be awarded to Spear and Lee the lowest bidder at 60 cents per cubic yard adjourned attest John W Halpin Recorder Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger The minutes of the previous regular adjourned and special sessions were read and approved after which the following bills allowed the daily telegraph Wm Hollnagel Macadam The Herald W F Sullivan Gilsby Manufacturing Co Allen and Taylor Spahn and Noyes John Ganahl Andrew Treadway & Sons Mrs Leist Mrs Koenig Fred ODonnell FJ Zugenbuehler William Coates T J Hippman Ed Reynoldson J M mkenzie Fred Ruh Iowa Iron Works Jms Drehouse M E Connolly Arnold Tschergi Central Union Telephone D Hoffman National Brass and Iron Works James H Boyce M M Walker & Co Geo W Burden T J Connell Monroe Barnes Fred Ruhel Hansen & Linehan County Recorder Michael Hall Peter Klauer N H thedinga Luxemberg Gazette Dr Staples Key City Hool and Ladder Linehan and Sullivan Peter Nicks Dubuque Steam Works Henry Muller Peter klauer Andrew Treadway & Sons Jms W Halpin T OSullivan Job Barnes C H McMaster Rbt Jess J J Pfiffner Key City Gas Co Dubuque Water Company R Cox C H McMaster Thos Murray Geo W Burden Geo H Fry Grosvener & Harger Duggan Sullivan & Kinsella Key City Gas Company F A Gnifke Thos E Frith D D Nitterauer Vogel & Ferguson J S Randall Norton Bros Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Petitions and Communications The petition of the Citizens of West Hill asking for the improvement of Bluff Street Extension and Villa Street referred to Street Com The petition of T OSullivan and G Gmehle asking that they be allowed $300.00 each as part of their salary granted The petition of C Loetscher et al asking for improvement of Division Street referred to Com on Streets The petition of A McCann et al for permission to erect a frame shop was granted The petition of Jms Deery for Fire Proof Vault for the better protection of Public Records to the Com on PG&B Remonstrance of Peter Kiene & Son against the closing of West 8th St to Com on Streets Petitions of G Flemming and F Jaeger et al in relation to Barracks received and filed Petition of G F Thorman et al for gas lamps to the committee on Police and gas Petition of F Mundt et al for fire plug to the committee on Fire and Chief Engineer Petition of Frank Russo et al to grade sidewalk on High Street to the committee on streets Petition and claim of John Spiers for damage caused by falling on Eleventh Street to the committee on claims and city attorney Petition of mrs J Rielly for damage by loss of a horse caused by bad condition of street to com on claims and attorney Petition of Rev Lutz for privelege to lay curb on 13th street granted Petitions of the following in relation to taxes and assessment was referred to the com on Del Tax of Magt Glennon Mary Stephenson Rose Cadyman Adam Pier Bridget Burke Mary Kelly Fred Holst S M Langworthy J W Seidell B Kevough Wm Teide Jms F Duncombe Mrs Eugene Earley Ms mary DeLorimer and margaret Quinn Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Reports of Officers Auditor Brayton reported that 858.00 was necessary to pay the city officers and employees and 909.15 to pay the fire department for the month of March ordered paid Marshal Zugenbuehler reported that 962.50 was necessary to pay the police force for march ordered paid also that 58 arrests had been made during the month Lamplighter Hackney reported that 199 gas lamps had been lighted during the month received and filed marketmaster rice reported that he had furnished 234 meals to prisoners and lodgers at 20 cents per meal ordered paid Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 572 cords of wood during the month gross receipts 29.60 R&F Audtioneer Hedley reported that he had sold at auction during the month real estate and furniture to the amount of 2345.75 received and filed Police Justice Hoffmann reported having tried three cases forviolation of city ordinances and had paid in to the treasury two dollars as fines in said cases r&f Treasurer traut reported having paid out as interest 543.00 and as refunded tax $114.61 total 657.61 and asks that warrants be drawn in his favor for the amounts warrants ordered drawn Recorder halpin reported having issued five licenses to the amount of 4.95 for which he holds the treasurers receipts received and filed market master rice reported having collected two dollars from Co K for gas used by them R&F Engineer Tschergi reported and estimate of the cost of medacamizing park street west Dubuque from Center Street north to city limits as follows 910 yds grading 815 lin ft madacam 16 ft wide total cost He also reported an estimate of cost of Main St improvement with profiles of the proposed change of grade with profiles showing cross sections all of which was referred to the special committee on Main Street Improvement Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger On motion of Ald Crawford teh city engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of Park St and the recorder advertize for bids for the performance of the work The city Weighers reported as follows First WArd Scales Fifth Ward Scales West Dubuque Scales Central markets All of which were received and filed Reports of committees Ald Glab reported on the claim of Ed Bowen in favor of paying said Bowen 40.00 he to give a receipt in fll for all damage The same reported on the bill of the daily times that the same be referred to the new committee on printing The same reported that a large batch of petitions in the hands of the committee of the whole be referred to the new council all of which was adopted Ald McCarty chairman of the committee on PG&B reported recommending that 3000.00 insurance which expired march 1st 1884 on the town clock tower be not renewed as it is the opinion of the committee that $3000 insurance is sufficient and that amount is still on the tower The same reported that the norton Bros be allowed fifty 50 dollars on their contract for lowering the trees on the east side of jackson Park Adopted Ald Clancy reported in favor of placing two globe gas lamps on the west locust street and two on West Dodge Street and that the communications of the missourij valley street light co be received and filed The petition of Peter Schiltz was referred to teh com on streets of the new council The petition of the citizens of the fifth ward for the straightening of Couler Creek was received and filed The petition of F Weihe et al the committee reported in favor of laying the sidewalk as prayed for under direction of the city eng Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Ald Hollnagel of the del tax com reported as follows adversely to The petitions of Patrick Smith Cath Morrisey John Butche Johannah Broderick Wm Coates June Young Wm Rebman and Fannie Winterer and that the petition of LUella Roberts be received and filed The same reported on the petition of M Lippmann that he be allowed to pay on an assessment of $85-- On the petition of John Pilmaier that petitioner be allowed to pay 20.85 the taxes without interest fot the year 1858 On the petition of mrs Michael Kelly the committee recommend that a warrant be drawn in favor of city auditor for 16.95 to redeem lot 135 Union Add from tax sale and that the treasurer be instructed to cancel the delinquent tax of 1838 On the petition of F Hitschens the committee recommend that the petitioners prayer be granted and an order drawn on the treasurer for 2.35 to refund to petitioner On the petition of P Miller the committee recommend that the prayer of petitioner be granted and an order be drawn on the city treasurer for 7.00 to be refunded to petitioner The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the taxes of the following for the year 1883 Of Johanna McNally on lot 574 of Mag d Heeb on lots 314 sub out lot 675 of Cath Sand on lot 208 East Dubuque of Geo W Thompson on 1 horse 1 cow and 2 wagons of Ann Stuart on lot 33 West Addition of mary Trausch on lot 200 east Dubuque of Adam Cress on lot 579 Hams Addition The same com reported in favor of cancelling one half the tax of 1883 of Mary Zwind on lot 107 of Mrs M Seige on lots 134 135 and 136 in Langworthys addition and of Sarah Devine on the S 17 of the W 1/2 of lot 131 ald McCarthy from the special committee on the grade of West Fourteenth reported as follows To the city council of Dubuque the undersigned committee appointed Feb 4 1884 to examine and consider the profile of the grade of West Fourteenth street as proposed by the city engineer and shown by the red line on the plat respectfully recommend the adoption of said grade Com P W Crawford M H McCarthy H C Deckert Thos kavanaugh John Glab Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger The same reported on the grade of Broad Street The undersigned your committee appointed February 4th 1884 to examine and consider the profile of the grade of Broad street as proposed by the city engineer and in the red line of the plat respectfully recommend the adoption of said grade P W Craword M H McCarthy H C Deckert Thos Kavanaugh John Glab Com The committee on streets reported on the plat of the proposed streets dedicted to public use by Langworthy et al as follows your committee would report in favor of accepting 23rd 24th and 25th street as shown on the plat H C Deckert Jas S martin Thos Kavanaugh Ald glab chairman on Finance reported that the stocking bonds were in his possession and recommended that they be destroyed by burning them which was ordered the finance committee proceeded outside of the council chamber and destroyed the bonds Ald Glab offered the following action upon which was postponed Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that Nevada street between Julien Ave and Fifth Street be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity with the ordidnance upon that subject that the city engineer be and is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and that the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the abutting property owners Ald Martin offered the following which was adopted Resolved By the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk 12 feet wide of good two inch plank be within thirty 30 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Locust street between fifteenth and sixteenth street Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger Ald Hollnagel offered the following which was adopted Whereas the city financial report shows that the amount paid for printing is much more than it has been for years Therefore resolved that the printing matter for the ensuing year referred to the com on printing to ascertain how the expense can be reduced Ald Crawford offered the following which was adopted Whereas upon an examination of the report of the engineer and the assessment and estimate of the jury summoned to assess the damages caused by the extension of West 8th Street as proposed and as shown by the plat on file in the office of the city engineer therefore resolved that the verdict of the jury summoned to assess the damges caused by said extension be approved and that the city treasurer be instructed to set apart the amount of said damages and pay the same over to the owners of the property taken on the execution and delivery by them to the city of proper deeeds to same property taken Ald Crawford offered the following which was adopted Resolved tht when the salaries of the different city officers shall be established for the ensuing year the same fixed shall cover all services rendered by each officer and no extra compensation shall be allowed The mayor then appointed Ald Crawford McCarthy and Deckert a committee to cavass the votes cast at the late city election and reported the officers elected as follows Mayor Fred ODonnell Recorder John W Halpin Treasurer Paul Traut Auditor Andrew Reilly Attorney D J Linehan Assessor P F Guthrie Aldermen First WArd Thos Byrne Second Ward John Page Third P Olinger Fourth Martin Kane Fifth Henry C Deckert The report was adopted Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger The mayor then announced that the time had come when the ceremonies incidental to the retirement of the old and the initiation of the new council would take place and that the retiring members of the council desired to say a few words whereupon Ald Altman delivered the following Mr President and gentlemen the time has come for me to retire from the service of the city of Dubuque I believe I go out of office as an alderman after a longer service in that position than any other person except one whoever held the office During all those years the city has passed through a good many changes but I am proud to say they have all been changes for the better We have increased in population in wealth in railroads in commerce in trade and increased greatly in the amount of capital invested in factories Dubuque is growing rapidly and her prospects for the future were never as bright as they are today I feel proud of all this beause it is certain to help us all and keep our city at the front of other ciies in the northwest We as a city council have spent some money for the prupose of giving the new railroads and other enterprises a good start and the people knew that we did well I say to you now tive help to every new company or factory which wants to come here and increase our wealth and population Now tht I am going to withdraw from the council after coming to its meetings so many years I expect to forget myself sometimes and come up the same as before I will always take an interest in your proceedings and be happy at any good thing you do for the city where I have lived so long and where I expect to end my days Ald Glab Mr Mayor and membes of the council It affords me pleasure to say a few words before closing my relation with you as trustee for the city of Dubuque which we all live so well and of which we are justly proud I know that to be selected as an alderman to act for a city like Dubuque is a compliment It could hardly be hoped that every act of a body of man like this would always be the wisest and best but if in their judgment they do everything for the best the people should be satisfied and contented I believe this council at all times acted in good faith for the best interest of the city and has accomplished some good for the whole people We have mainained the credit and standing of the city in a financial way and met promptly all maturing liabilities I can see for thsi city a great future in extended limits and increased population much will depend upon the spirit and pride of her common council I am conficent that the gentlemen who are elected to succeed us will act most cordially with the older members of the council in doing every thing for an honest and economical administration As i now take my Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Altman Clancy Crawford Deckert Glab Hollnagel Kavanaugh Martin McCarthy and Olinger leave of you and retire to make place for my successor I hope you will believe me when I say it is a matter of regret I part with you after two years of such pleasant fellowship in acting for our constituents and almost say that I welcome a return to my own business exclusively as it has suffered frommy attention to city matters during that time I wish you all the greatest success and hope that you so well act your several parts that the people will again honor you with their support Mr President before I leave my seat I desire to thank you in behalf of the retiring members of the council for the fairness and impartiality with which you have at all times presided over us I do not think any member of the council will say that you ruled to favor anyone but only as you thought it right as an officer of the city I now bid you goodbye Ald Kavanaugh Gentlemen of the council after spending four years in the service of the city the time has come for severing the pleasant relations as members of the common council whether any of us have discharged our duties faithfully for the best interest of the city is perhaps for the people we have served to say and not me I can only say gentlemen that I retire with the most kindly feelings toward you all and in the fullest confidence that whatever mistakes I have made are entirely those of the head and not of the heart you must not expect because you do just as you think right that you will not be blamed any man who serves the public must expect to take his share of the blame you must not mind this but go on and do right and you will be satisfied with yourself I now bid you all good bye with the hope that you may have a pleasant year and do much good for the city And while you are engaged in looking after all the different interests of the city do not fail to keep in mind the necessity for the water gas ordinance city Attorney Linehan administered the oath of office to Mayor O'Donnell On motion of Ald McCarthy a vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring aldermen The new Aldermen Byrne Page and kane then took their places and were sworn into office by the Mayor The mayor then read the following Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Mayors Address Gentlemen of the city council In obediance to a custom which has much to commend it I wish to briefly to engage your attention while we review to some extent the administration of the city government for the year just past and anticipate as far as we may be able thte couse for the new year upon which we are about to enter allow me to congratulate you most cordially upon the present evidences of thrift and prosperity in our city and especially upon the grand prospects for our future growth that Dubuque is entering upon an era of unparralleled advancemenbt in population and material resources is best attested by the fact that within six months from this period we will have the certain assurance of three more railroad connections to be added to the facilities which we already enjoy the Dubuque and northwestern will certainy be built it is equally certain that the Chicago Burlington and Quincy will afford us another outlet to Chicago and the east while the Chicago and Northwestern is only waiting an opportunity to reach an arm from Galena to connect with its great system it is not necessary to urge the importance of doing everything possible to foster and encourage these great municipal wealth makers First in importance is the railroad officered by our own people and encouraged by our own and this road is going to reach sections of country with which heretofore we have had but little communication but which will when bound to us by bands of steel pour its rich traffic into the markes of the key city There are but two great agencies which can make a city leap to wealth power and importance and they are railroads and factories secure the railroads and the factories cannot be driven away Today no city in the state compres with Dubuque as a munafacturing metropolis this interest fully capitalized would represent millions of dollars with the new railroads secured who can tell the factories growth Who can say how many thousand of our people how many of our young men and women may find employment at home instead of tramping the streets of strange cities seeking the uncertain chance to earn the equivalent of bread we must employ all our people at home if we would grow to greatness and the smoke of the factor and the locomotive are the signs which give assurance of this employment Already an appreciation of Dubuque as a manuracturing point is becoming apparent and a sewing machine company has made a proposition to erect a factory in our city as a branch of their chicago factory The capital to be employed will be 200,000 one half of which they wish our people to subscribe on a guarantee of keeping at least 150 men employed and an assured return on their investmentShould this offer prove all that is claimed for it I have no doubt our fellow citizens of means will cheerfully subscribe to the stock and thereby assure Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The expenditure of about $100,000 more every year in our city Economy in Administration We commenced the last year with many promises and confident hopes that we would be able by wise economy to save a number of thousand of dollars in the current expense of the city There was an honest purpose to accomplish that end upon the part of every member of the council but that we did not succeed to the extent anticipated I am forced by frnkness to admit Of course it is much easier to talk economy than to practice it still the result shows that we did save on street expenses last year the sum of $3999.00 and paid $4700.00 of the floating debt We also saved about $200 on gas and something perhaps in every department except that during the year we expended about $700 more for printing We should have saved more money than we did and I believe we can do so this year We naturally look to the committee on streets to make the largest saving in annual expense Last year the net expense in the department was $30,502.01 a saving of $4000 over the year preceeding but still a heavy expense I know well some of the difficulties under which the committee labored Last year was a severe one on many persons in the city and a large numer of deserving men were out of employment and the means of gaining a livlelihood the necessity for affording the most needy an opportunity of earning a few dollars is apparent to everybody Had it not been for the severe winer and the lack of employment I am assured the committee could have made a still better showing If the expenses on streets can be kept below $25,000 this year and they can we will have some money next year with which to discharge more of the floating debt Will we cut down it depends entirely upon ourselves People will blame us for being extravagant and charge that too much money is spent for repairs and permanent improvements while these same people will turn around and petition for improvement in their respective localities and think we do well if we grant their particular petitions It remains for us to do only such work as necessity demands and we can truthfully answer petitioners that the city cannot afford anything not of absolute necessity one thing is certain we should not feel that we are under obligations to do work anywhere simply on account of locality It matters not that we come to the council representing constituencies in teh different wards we are still the representative of the whole city and should always be guided alone by the question is the work necessary for the people at large regardless of its benefit to this or that locality I think if we bear this constantly in mine we may save some money Gas Last year we expended $10,688.57 for gas for city purposes This includes gas for street lamps Engine Houses City Offices and all purposes for which we require illumination Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page This amount is a saving of $200 as I before stated and we will be able to save in both price and consumption for the coming year as you are aware we passed an ordinance giving the Key City Gas Company a charter for ten years from the first of July next by which gas is to be furnished the city and private consumers at reduced rates and such as we hope will prove satisfactory to the people The city still reserves to itself the right to charter other gas companies when in their judgement it is proper to do so Fire Department We ordanized the fire department last year by providing for a full paid department the ordinance to take effect on the first of January last We have had three months trial of the new system and it works admirably It will cos probably $3000 a year more than formerly but is imparably better This department cost us $12279.10 last year and will as I say cost about $15000 per year as now organized This seems a large amount for protection from fire exclusive of the water rates but we have a highly efficient department one as far as it goes quite equal to that of Chicago or Milwaukee They can save more than this difference every month Police This department was also re-employed if not reorganized last year notwithstanding some people have complained and perhaps may continue to do so Our force has done good service during the past year a less percent of crime has been committee in this city than in other of equal population in the whole United States the total expense of the force was 13,500.90 a reduction of $3000 from the year before General Expense Our general expenses for the past year were 16,769.60 This amount inclues salaries of city officers and all current expenses such as stationary supplies fuel etc $600 of this amount came over from other years which would bring the amount to nearly the $16,000 during the year we provided that all supplies in the way of stationary or other matters which could be purchased by the recorder should be procured on his order alone This was a very salutary and economical regulation for a very considerable amount has been saved in this eay to allow any officer to purchase as he might think proper was but to lead to extrvagance That we can by close economy cut down the amount of general expense I have no doubt as soon as I am able to suggest in detail the different items upon which we can retrench I will lay the same before you Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Resources Our resources for the current year will be larger if we receive the same amount from license than for last year The assessment of property is $835,375 more and this will yield about $9,000 more revenue Now it is estimated that we will collect $22,000 of delinquent tax That we will get about $20,000 from licenses which with the large balance of cash on hand march 1st 1884 $53,763.59 and the tax of 1884 estimated at $145,000 would give us a total fund of $240,763.59 There is no reason why If taxes were collected semi-annually we could not with such a revenue pay off may obligations including interest and the mturing portion of the bonded debt and have money sufficient to discharge a portion of the floating debt and never borrow a cent from anyone The Floating Debt The proposition submitted to the people to fund the floating debt was voted down by such a majority as leaves no doubt as to the public mind on that proposition the ground upon which it was voted down was that to remove the present debt would but furnish an excuse to the members of future councils to increase the debt by commencing another one If this would be the result then the people voted wisely One would think that when once the floating debt was bonded that it would require great temerity in a city council to commence to create another one especially as such a course would at once attract public attention and invite public condemnation whereas the increase by a few thousands a year of an existing floating debt is hardly noticed by anyone the object in submitting the proposition was I know gentlemen to avoid the very evil most feared by the people the debt may now run without provision for payment such as the funding proposition contemplated however the people have clearly expressed themselves and it is our duty to govern ourselves accordingly Let us not forget that this debt is to be met and discharged and the people expect us to devise the ways and means Municipal Legislation In the course of the past year we have considered a great many important propositions and taken action in the form of ordinance or otherwise upon most of them we have passed the gas ordinance the electric light ordinance the street railway ordinance and charter and the ordinance to provided for the filling of lots We considered and acted upon the offer to purchase the fair grounds have granted the right of way to the D & N W Railway have reached an end of the stange suit and must pay the judgement have stopped the motor and built a new engine house have considered an ordinance providing for a system of sewerage built a portion of Eighth Street sewer opened fourteenth street from Alta Vista to Delhi Road Settled the Stocking claim granted right of way to the Eagle Point Street Railroad Company and given a charter to the Eagle Point Ferry Passed an ordinance fixing the Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page time for terms of office to commence so as to avoid paying double salaries. We enlarged the water district and did many other matters requiring deliberative action which do not come to my mind at this time Recommendations I think your attention has already been called to the necessity for amending th eordinance providing for the grading of streets and alleys so tht it shall conform to the statute of Iowa which permits the cost of grading alleys to be taxed to abutters instead of to the city as the ordinance now provides I would very strongly recommend that it be made the part of the duty of every city officer to keep up any and all records which properly belong to his office A dispute as to the obligation to thus keep up some records has in the pat and may in the future lead to the procuring of the work to be done by other parties at a very large expense to the city where any unusual work is thus required let the obligation to do it be considered in fixing the salary and have it so understood I am constrained to again renew the recommendation made last year that in the interest of economy in our expenses we do what every well regulated government does make an estimate of our total expense of our total expenses for the year set apart a fixed amount for the street police interest and sinking fund to pay the floating debt etc and determine that the expense in each fund shall not exceed a dollar of the amount thus set apart under this system we wouuld know exactly how much we were going to sav each year and could save it In conclusion let me say that all the officers of the city have done their duty faithfully and well They have been polite and accomodating to those with whom they have had business and the people express themselves well satisfied with the services rendered it is with regret that we part company with Ald Glab Kavanaugh and Altman who now retire from our body The associations of the year that is gone leave only the most pleasant recollections of our common service with those gentlemen I hope sincerely we may enjoy a year of official service profitable to the city and pleasant to ourselves That all our actions and deliberations may be for the public good free from ought that would tender to injur or offend Let us so discharge the several duties which may devolve upon us that when the time shall come to leave our places for those who then succeed we will be the recipients of the most gratifying compliment We as public officers can receive the confidence of our citizens The Mayor then administered the oath of office to Treasurer Paul Traut Attorney D J Linehan and Recorder John W Halpin Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Standing Committees Finance Kane Hollnagel Martin Ordinance Crawford McCarthy Kane Claims Page Clancy Hollnagel Streets Deckert Clancy martin Harbors Byrne Deckert Kane Public Grounds and Buildings McCarthy Crawford Olinger Markets Martin Olinger Byrne Police Clancy Deckert Byrne Fire Olinger Crawford Page Printing McCrathy Martin Page Delinquent Tax Hollnagel Crawford Kane The council then proceeded to elect the appointive officers for the several positions Marshal F J Zugenbuehler and james McDonnell were nominated first ballot Zubenguehler 5 McDonnell 4 Upton 1 Schunk 1 second ballot Zugenbuehler 5 McDonnell 4 Upton 1 Third Ballot Zugenbuehler 6 McDonnel 4 Mr Zigenburhler named Wm AHern for his deputy Ald Crawford moved that the council vote openly for Marshal which was seconde by Ald Kane the motion was amended by Al McCarthy to vote by ballot the amendment carried Fourth ballot Zugenbuehler 5 McDonnell 5 The vote behing a tie the mayor decided in favor of Zugenbuehler The maarshal named Jms ONiell as his deput which nomination was approved by the council Regular Session April 10, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Market Master Messrs Klauer Schunk and Rice were nominated SB Rice was elected on the fifth ballot by a vote of 6 to 4 for Mr Schunk City Engineer William Evans and M Tschirgi Jr were nomominated First Ballot Evans 4 Tschirgi 6 Mr Tschirgi was declared elected City MD Dr Connolly Dr Jennings Dr Lewis and Dr Waples were put in nomination the reuslt of the tenth ballot was Waples 6 Connolly 3 Jennings 1 Dr Waples was declared elected Chief Engineer FD Messrs Reinfried Strinsky Drehouse and mcMaster were nominated the result of the 10th ballto was Reinfried 5 McMaster 5 being a tie the mayor decided in favor of Jos Reinfried who was declared elected Woodmeasurer Messrs Warrings Brnadt and Martin were nominated tied the first ballto resulted in the election of Wm Warring The election of Street comissioner was postponed until the next meeting the election of Mayor Pro tem after a few ballots reuslted in the election of Ald Olinger by acclimation Ald Crawford offered the following which was adopted Resolved that a tax of $1.00 be imposed on all owners of dogs in the city instead of the present tax The Council then adjourned to meet Thursday evening April 17th at 7:30 p.m. Adjourned Attest Jms W Halpin Recorder Regular Adjourned Session April 17, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The mayor stated the object of the meeting Ald McCarthy reported that the committee on PG&B had appointed M OLoughlin as custodian of the parks for the year the action of the committee was approved by the council The petition of Peter Kiene et al asking that the water company be instructed to extend the water mains to and along Broadway Street in Kings Addition was referred to the committee on fire The petition of C F Scheppele et al asking that 18th street between Jackson and Pine be curbed and macadamized was referred to the committee on streets The petition of T Faherty et al asking for the grading of an alley between 3rd and Fenelon Street referred to the committee on streets Ald Deckert reported a list of men employed on streets during march and omitted from the regular payroll ordered that warrants be drawn for the several amounts The petition of James Houre asking extra compensation for damages caused by the extension of West Eighth street was referred to the committee on streets The petition of E W Albee asking permission to erect a frame building within fire limits referred to the committee on fire The petition of motor railway company in relation to the plank covering on the sewer on Hill Street to the committee on streets The proposition of W W Wormood in relation to town clock was referred to the committee on PG&B On motion of Ald Kane the recorder was instructed to draw warrants in favor of the judges and clerks of the late election to the amount of five dollars each and also for the owners of the houses where the election was held adopted Regular Adjourned Session April 17, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald McCarthy from the committee on printing reported that the following papers be declared the official apers for the year at the following rates The hearld 1/2 rates the Times 1/2 rates the Telegraph 1/2 Rates The Daily Democrat 350 per year The National Democrat 250 per year The Iowa Gazette 250 per year The Independent 100 per year and that no extra bills be allowed for printing more than the above named and that all bills be accompanied by copies of the publication adopted On motion of Ald Kane the council proceeded to elect a street commissioner which resulted on the 12th ballot in the election of John Norton On motion of Ald Byrne the council proceded to elect a captain of police which resulted in the election on the twelfth ballot of John Raesli On motion of Ald Kane Ed Moore was appointed to take the place of John Raesli on the day force For weigher of the first ward scales N C Rya and Ed Reynoldson were nominated the first ballot resulted in the choice of Edward Reynoldson On motion the weighmasters of the other city scales were elected by acclamation For poundmaster Mr Jms L Vaughan was elected on the third ballot For inspector of Weights and Measures Mr Dennis McCabe was elected by acclamation Ald Olinger made a report in relation to the building of the new fourth street engine house stating that the committee could not come to any terms with Mr Jones for the building and they recommend that the recorder be instructed to advertise for bids Ald Deckert moved that the recorder be so instructed Amended by Ald Crawford that action be postponed until the next session and that the committee agan consult Mr Jones carried Regular Adjourned Session April 17, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page On motion of Ald Crawford the mayor appointed the following a committee on appropriations Ald McCarthy Clancy Crawford Hollnagel and martin Ald Hollnagel moved that the saloon license be fied at one hundred dollars to be paid in two installments of fifty dollars each on the first of May and the first of August adopted Ald Crawford m,oved that when the council now adjourn it be until Monday April 21st at 7:30 p.m. Ald Deckert offered the following which was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the abutting property owners on the north side of Lake Street from Jackson to Washington street be granted permission to set curb stone and gutter along said property The work to be done under the direction of the city engineer and to the satisfaction of the street committee and engineer Ald Deckert Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that the city marshal be and is hereby insructed to remove the obstructions from seventh street in Hms addition immediately adopted Ald McCarthy Resolved that the ordinance committee be instructed to report an ordinance at the next regular meeting what amount of license should be charged for the privelege of conducting a skating rink in the city of Dubuque adopted Ald McCarthy Whereas the embankment on the southside of lots 10 and 12 and the west half 1/2 pf ;pt 6 in Prospect addition to the city of Dubuque and abutting on third street is dangerous to persons traveling upon said stret and is in its present condition a public nuisance Therefore be it resolved that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to notify the ownres of said lots to properly secure said embankment by building such walls or structure as as well permanently abate the nuisance caused thereby and that upon their failure so to do within a resonable time to be fixed in such notice the same will be abated by the city at the expense of the owners of the abutting property Regular Adjourned Session April 17, 1884 Mayor O'Donnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald Kane offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas at the regular meeting of the city council held April 10th 1884 it was agreed by the city council of the city of Dubuque that upon the payment of the sum of one hundred and forty one 141.00 dollars in to the city treasury that the sum of six hundred and seventeen 617 dollars to be set apart in the treasury for the payment of damages to lots no 1 and 2 in Wilsons addition for opening 8th street and it appearing that said amount has been so paid Therefore be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that Eighth Street be and is hereby declared open from the old corporation line to Wilson Avenue and that the sum of six hundred and seventeen 617.00 dollars be set apart in the treasurers office to be paid to the owners of lots 1 and 2 in Wilsons addition to the city upon the presentation of deeds to the lots aforesaid Adopted Ald McCarthy presented a renewal policy of $3,000 on the Town Clock and recommended the payment of the bill of $37.50 which was so ordered Ald Crawford moved that the matter of Bonds and Salaries of officers be referred to the Finance The bids for the improvement of Eighth Street were opened and read as follows Chas Stueck 424.50 Jas E Foye 615.00 W H Rebman 472.00 A Link 431.60 J W Morgan 551.50 On motion the work was let to Chas Steuck he being the lowest bidder Adjourned Attest JW Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Session April 21, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page The council met at 8 o'clock pm ald McCarthy Chairman on PG&B reported on the petition of W W Wormood for the care of the city clock be referred to the council and moved the suspension of the rules in order that Dr Horr might address the council in relation to the matter which was done Ald Crawford moved that action on the matter be postponed until the next regular session carried Ald McCarthy from the special committee on the Simplot case made the following report To the mayor and City Council Your committee to whom was referred the proposition of Aleander and Chas Simplot for settlement of all cases now pending in the courts and brought by said Simplots against the city of Dubuque and CM and St P railway company and arising out of the disputed title and right of possession to a certain triangular lot on Iowa Street adjoining lot 530 in said city respectfully recommend the pyament toward Simplots of the sum of Five Hundred 500 dollars upon the condition that they dismiss at their own cost all cases brought by them in any court upon any claim of title or right in said triangle and upon executing to the city of Dubuque a quit clim deed to all of said triangular lot provided this proposition be accepted within thirty days. Fred ODonnell M H McCarthy D J LInehan Committee Mr M H Beach was allowed to address the in relation to the matter stating that he as attorney for the Simplots couldnot accept the proposition On motion the report was referred to the committee of the whole which was carried Adjourned Session April 21, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page Ald Kane made the following report as the action of the committee of the whole regarding bonds and salaries of officers for the year 1884 Treasurer Bond 5---- Salary 1500 per year Recorder 5000 1400 Auditor 5000 1100 Attorney 5000 1500 Marshal 5000 1000 City Engineer 5000 1000 Chief Engineer FD 5000 900 Street Commissioner 1000 75 per month Market Master 500 600 per year Health Physician 500 360 Deputy Marshal 720 Pound Master 40 per month The chief Engineer of the Fire Department to devote his whole time to the department Ald McCarthy moved to amend the report by fixing the salary of the recorder at 1600 per year lost Ald Kane moved to place the salary of the recorder at 1500 per year amended by Ald Crawford that he be allowed 100 extra for finishing the index book and that the salary remain as reported by the committee the amendment prevailed Ald Crawford of the special committee on the improvement of Main Street improvement made the following report To the city council of the city of Dubuque your special committee to which was referred the proposed reduction of the surface of main street between curbs from first to eighth street respectfully report that it has given the subject the careful consideration it deserves This improvement has been contemplated for several years and is now almost a neceessity The original macadam by the heavy travel over it formore than twenty years has become largely ground up and rotten and the continual repairing rendered necessary of late years in order to keep the stret in fit condition for travel has made the surface of the street so high and rounding in the center that a considerable portion of it each side next the curbing is almost useless for ordinary travel by vehicles by contract with the Dubuque Street Railway company that company has bound itself to pay one half the expense of cutting down the street if the improvement shall be commenced within one year from July 9th 1884 In order that the city may avail itself of that agreement Adjourned Session April 21, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page It is essential therefore that the work be commencedwithout unnecessary delay In making this improvement it has been considered by many of our citizens that it would be well to substitute some kind of paving for macadamizing and the attention of your committee has been directed to this question We find from investigations and estimates of the city engineer that a granite block pavement for the portion of the street mentioned would cost about $38,000 and a cedar block pavement about 19,000 This expense is greater than the city of the property owners under the present circumstances could afford to incur and we therefore cannot recommend either The city engineer in his report has recommended a mode of remacadamizing which if properly performed will be a great improvement over the usual method and in his opinion will be little less inferior to a stone block pavement His estimates of the expenses is 8882.72 besides the curbing which will mostly have to be renewed He estimates that this can be reduced by the value of the present macadam which can be used to the amount of 1,600 leaving 7,282.72 as the cost of the improvement This expense will have to be paid by the abutting property owners less the portion to be paid by the street railway company as they will have to pay the entire cost of macadamizing beneath and between their tracks the cost to the property holders will not be large It will be a question to be decided hereafter whether the city should not pay for the improvement at the street intersections less what the railway company will have to pay Your committee recommend that the plan proposed by the city engineer be adopted and the work performed by the contract and be commenced as soon as proposals can be received and the contrct let The work to be done at the expense of the abutting property less the amount to be paid by the street railway company Respectfully submitted P W Crawford M H McCathy H C Deckert P Olinger Com the report of the committee was adopted Ald Crawford offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that Main Street between First and the North line of Eighth Street be graded curbed guttered and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject with the plans submitted by the city engineer that the city engineer be and he is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work Adjourned Session April 21, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page The guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the abutting property less the amount to be paid by the Dubuque street railway company under the provisions of the ordinance adopted July 9th 1883 Adopted Ald Byrne moved that the vote by which the compensation of the Daily Democrat was fixed at 250.00 be reconsidered carried On motion the proposals for the improvement of Park Street in West Dubuque were not opened and the recorder was instructed to agian advertise for bids The petition of the daily democrat co was read asking to be placed on an equal footing with other daily papers On motion of Ald Kane the daily democrt was to receive one half 1/2 rate for printing the same as other daily papers adjourned attest J W halpin Recorder Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page The minutes of the previous sessions were read and approved after which the following were Bills allowed Robert Miller Central Union Telephone Co Dubuque Times The Herald Key City Gas Co J M McKenzie Andrew Treadway & Sons McLaughlin & Rieley T E Frith Ph Pier M Hall T OSullivan macadam Arnolg Tschergi Eng Carr Ryder and Wheeler F Fritche Linehan & Sullivan G W Burden Key City Gas Co Wermoth Howard & Co Waples & McCarthy MD's J McCoy Christman & Healey Standard Lumber Co A Wunderlich N H Thedinga Adam Doerr Daily Democrat J Ganahl Linehan & Sullivan D D OConnell Mrs E Cunningham James Molloy A Webber P OConnor James Lee Sol Turck Hose Co Felix Agnew Daily Telegrpah Norton Bros R Jackson and Son Nat Brass and Iron Works Key City Gas Co Dubuque Water Co C H McMaster Mrs Leist Mrs Koenig Geo Boxleiter Eng F W Kringel James Beach Pfiffner and Kreebs G F thormann Frick and Baumgartner Ellwnger Bros J H Boyce D J Linehan Cabinet Makers Association Specht Gukheisen and Hermann Hook and Ladder J Coogan W G Watters Peter Geishecker Larry Dailey D D Nitterauer Fred Roeh Spahn & Noyes Rumpf Hosford & Ferring John Rooney Leitenger Germania House Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page Petitions The petition of G Ferdinand in relation to assessment was referred to the com on del tax Petitions of E Smedley et al and James Harrigan et al for policemen was referred to a special committee to consist of Ald Kane Olinger Clancy Deckert and Byrne Petition of J OHaleran et al in relation to the dumping of garbage and offal in front of the city was referred to the ex com of the board of health to consist of Ald Olinger Clancy and Kane Petition of Schemerhorn and Murphy to paint the city clock was referrd to the com on public grounds and B Petition of the Dubuque Street Railway for grade on couler ave was referred to the city engineer to give said grade within thirty days Petition of C A Walter et al to repair Millvill Road was referred to the city attorney and engineer Petition of M Mullhall to collect garbage referred to the ex com of the board of health The petitions of the following in relation to taxes and assessments was referred to the delinquent tax committee of James Donnelly Jerry Howard Mary Boyle Mary ann McDaniel Mary E Canovan and the Key City Gas Co the petitions of Sophia Stange and B J Duffy for settlement of judgements was referred to the finance com and city attorney A communication from the county auditor in relation to the assessment of railroads within the city was referred to the finance committee Petition of J P Scott for permission to repair a frame residence in fire limits was granted Petition of H Mauer and others for permission to set curb and pave gutters in front of their premises under the direction of the city engineer was granted Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page the petition of J Zangmeister asking for grade for sidewalk was referred to the com on streets Petition and claim of Thos Cunningham for macadam and work to the same committee Petition of Wm Corcoran for grade on South Locust Street was referred to the committee on streets Petition of D W Tyler et al asking for street lamps was referred to the committee of Police and Gas Petition of E C Peaslee et al asking for the appointment of Ed Lagen as policeman was referred to the special committee on police Petition of Andrew Reilly City Auditor asking that he be allowed extra compensation for making tax books the petition was received and filed Petition of Carl Spieglhalter asking to be exempt from paying saloon license was received and filed Petition of G Perry et al in relation to the sale of adulterated butter was referred to the ordinance committee Petition and claim of B F Davis for damage caused by Grove Street Wall to the com on claims Petition of Wm P Lange asking for change of grade of an alley between Olive and Spruce street to the com on streets Reports of Officers Lamplighter Hackney reported having lighted 200 gas lamps during the month received and filed Woodmeasurer Warring reported having measured 783 7/8 cords of wood which had arrived by river and rail during the month of april the report was received and filed Auctioneer Hedley reported having sold real estate to the value of 1140.00 during april received and filed The recorder reported having issued twenty five licenses during the month of april amounting to 1009.00 received and filed Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page The marshal reported having made 55 arrests during the month of April also that there was 983.45 due the police force for the months the report was received and filed and the recorder instructed to draw warrants for the amounts Auditor Reilly reported that 873.35 was due the city officers and employees and 909.15 due the members of the fire department fo the month of april the report was received and filed and the recorder instructed to draw warrants for the amount Treasurer Traut reported that he had paid interest on warrants 322.44 refunded tax 44.40 and postage 8.60 the recorder was instructed to draw warrnats for the several amounts Market master Rice reported furnishing 167 meals to the prisoners and lodgers during the month 33.40 orderd paid The city weighers reported as follows First Ward Scales Fifth Ward Scales West Dubuque Scales Central Market Scales The reports were received and filed The bonds of the city officers were approved and then ordered received and filed City Engineer Tschergi reported an estimate of the cost of constructing a retaining wall on windsor avenue on the east side of Waterway 65 cubic yards masonry 162.50 grading 12.50 total 175.00 The report of the street commissioner was referred to the street committee for correctin after which the recorder was instructed to draw warrants for the amounts to pay the men and teams The matter of the filling of the Bush and Cooley lots was brought up and Mr Randall the contractor being present was asked how the matter could be settled He stated that he was willing to settle if he were paid for the amount of work he had done and for his loss of time the matter was then refered to the Mayor Attorney and teh two Aldermen from the First Ward to consult with Mr Cooley in relation to the matter Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page the treasurer and the finance committee were appointed to examine the books and office of the retiring auditor Brayton Reports of Coms Ald Crawford from the ordinance committee reported an ordinance for the licensing of dogs which was read for the first time On motion the rules were suspended and the ordinance read for the second time and then adopted by the unaminous vote of the council Ald Deckert Chairman on street reported on the petition of the residents of West Hill that city Engineer make an estimate of the cost of the improvement adopted On the petition of C Loetscher et al that the city engineer make an estimate of cost adopted On the petition of Peter Schiltz that the petition be received and filed adopted On the petition of P B Martin et al that the petition be received and filed adopted On the petition of Peter Kiene and Son that the petition be received and filed adopted On the petition of James Howie the committee report in favor of accepting the proposition of Mr Howie and reduce the width of the street to 41 ft 6 inches the report of the was not concurred in and the report and petition was referred to the committee of the whole to examine On the petition of Wm Rebman and Rebecca J Yates the committee report in favor of receiving the street as shown on the plat but reject the alley shown there on the report was adopted On the petition of Frank Russo the committee report in favor of the city engineer making an estimate of the cost adopted On the petition of T Faherty et al the committee report in favor of having the alley improved and granting the prayer of the petitioner adopted Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page Ald Clancy from the committee on police and gas report in favor of placing a lamp at the corner of 18th street and Couler avenue the report was adopted Ald Olinger from the committee on Fire report on the petition of F Mundt et al asking for a fire plug on 15th and Maple Street that the prayer of the petitioner be granted adopted On the petition of E W Albee for permission to erect a frame building in fire limits the committee report in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioner adopted On the petition of P Keine et al for a fire hydrant on broadway the petitioners agreeing to pay the required percentage of the cost of extending the water mains the committee report in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioner report adopted Ald Hollnagel from the delinquent tax commitee made the following report On the petition of Adam Pier Administrator for the remission of taxes that the taxes of 1883 be cancelled and that the petitioner pay the special assessment report adopted On the petition of Mrs mary DeLorimer to cancel tax of 1884 that the petition be received and filed adopted On the petition of Mrs marret Quinn for remission of tax of 1883 that the petition be granted adopted On the petition of mrs Eugene Earley for remission of tax of 1883 that the prayer of the petitioner be granted adopted On the petition of Margret Glennon that the tax of 1883 be cancelled the prayer of petitioner was granted adopted On the petition of Mrs J W Seidell for remission of tax of 1883 that the prayer of petitioner be granted adopted On the petition of Rose Cadman for remission of tax of 1883 that the prayer of petitioner be granted adopted On the petition of mary Stephenson for remission of tax of 1883 that the prayer of petitioner be granted On the petition of S M Langworthythe committee report adverse to the prayer of petitioner the report was adopted Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page The same reported on the petition of Jms F Duncombe for reudction of assessment that the petition be not granted adopted On the petitions of Bridget Burke and mary Kelly the committee report adversley adopted On the petition of Mrs Michael McClaughlin the committee report in favor of remitting one half 1/2 the tax of 1883 the report was adopted On the petition of Jms Brown for remission of special assessment the committee reported adversley Ald Crawford moved to amend the report by granting the prayer of petitioner the report as amended was adopted Ald McCarthy from the printing committee reported in favor of paying the bills of the Herald and Times the report was adopted The same from the committee on PG&B reported in favor of paying Norton Bros $50.00 for work done around Jackson Park the report was adopted On motion of Alderman McCarthy the matter of caring for the twon clock was taken up Ald Kane moved that the contract be awarded to W W Wormood at $200.00 per year Ald Olinger moved to amend by awarding the contract to Asa Horr Ald McCarthy moved to amend the amendment that the contract be let to W W Wormood at $100.00 per year for superintending the clock and that the cost of all necessary repairs shall not exceed $100.00 The amendment was carried and the city attorney instructed to draw up a contract in accordance therewith Ald Olinger moved that the bill of the telephone company for fire alarm locks be paid and stated that Mr Keirn had a proposition to make the council in relation to a new system of fire alarms he moved that when the council now adjourn it be until Monday May 12th at 7:30 pm all of which was adopted Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page Ald Crawford presented an ordinance granting certain additional rights to the DNW Railraod Company which was read for the first time and then referred to the committee on ordinance Ald McCarthy from the special committee on cogswell fountain made the following repot Your committee on receiving the fountain known as the gift of Dr Coggswell to the city of Dubuque do hereby appoint the following committee of citizens to receive and set the same up in Washington Park without expense to the city Tom Connolly Adam Koch Jms R Waller J C Farley and J Christman as such committee the Fountain must be set up in first manner and subject to the committee who were appointed to receive the fountain The report of the committee was adopted Ald McCarthy moved that the license for skating rinks be fixed at fifty $50 dollars per year and that city attorney draw up an ordinance to that effect carried Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the alley between Jackson and White Street from Lake Street to Eagle Point Ave be graded and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject that the city engineer be and is hereby directed to make the proper plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the grading and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the owners of the abutting property The resolution was adopted by a full vote of the council Ald Deckert resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the alley between Fenelon and W 3rd Street from Summit St east be graded and macadamized in cofnormity with the ordinance upon that subject that the city engineer be and he is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the grading and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the owners of the abutting property adopted Regular Session May 5th, 1884 Mayor Pro-tem Olinger in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy and Page Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk eight feet wide of good two inch plank be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of julien avenue in front of lot 9 of sub outlot 738 adopted Ald Kane offered the following Resolved by the city council That the city recorder be instructed to advertise for bids for sprinkling around the city property adopted Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the water pipes be extended on High Street from Windsor Ave so humbolt street adopted Ald Deckert offered the following Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that one hundred dollars be advanced to Ross McMahon as part payment for work on 8th street sewer contract the order to be drawn in favor of the treasurer who has his receipt for the above amount adopted Ald Martin read a resolution to the effect that each chairman of a committee be allowed the use of a telephone at the expense of the city the matter was referred to a committee to consist of ald Hollnagel Clancy and Martin The opening of bids for the improvement of Park Street and main Street were postponed until the next meeting The following invitation was read and accepted To the city council of Dubuque the committee in charge of memorial services earnestly request that you join with them in the observance of this day and that permission be granted the fire department to turn out if they so elect and that they may request business houses and manufacturers to close on the afternoon of May 30th to give the employees of opportunity to join with us A J Patch Secretary The mayor appointed old Kan Page and Crawford a Committee of arrangements for the occassion adjourned Attest Jms W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Regular Session May 12th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The council met at 7:30 p.m. The mayor read a communication from Jms F Duncombe in relation to assessment with was referred to the committee on delinquent tax A remonstrance against the proposed improvement of Main Street signed by the abutting property owners was read and after some discussion was on motion of ald McCarthy received and filed Ald Hollnagel moved that the matter in relation to the improvement of Main Street be taken up which motion was carried Ald McCarthy then moved that the work be let and that the city pay one half the expense and teh street railway company pay the other half of the expense Ald Crawford moved to amend that the improvement be indefinitely postponed the alderman stated that if the street railway company would pay one half the expense he would vote to proceed with the work Mr Linehan stated that he wold do as the ordinance required him to do which he thought was enough Ald Kane called for the reading of the ordinance which was read by the recorder Ald Crawford then amended the amendment that the abutting property owners pay for the curb which amendment was carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Hollnagel and martin Nays Ald Deckert Kane McCarthy Olinger and Page The mayor voted aye Ald McCarthy's motion as amended was then put and lost by the casting vote of the mayor Ald Crawford then moved to postpone until the next regular meeting which motion was lost Adjourned Regular Session May 12th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The specifications as changed by the committee and the ciyt engineer were then read and approved Ald Olinger then moved that the work be proceeded with according to the plans and specifications on which the ayes and nays were called Ayes ald Byrne Clancy Deckert Hollnagel Kane Olinger Nays Ald Page Crawford Martin and McCarthy The mayor decided that the motion did not receive the necessary vote to proceed with the work Ald McCarthy moved that when the council now adjourn it be untill Monday May 19th at 7:30 p.m. carried A bill was presented by the authorities at Bellevue Iowa claiming 446.55 for taking care of a small pox patient said to have been driven from the city referred to the city attorney A petition from the abutters on Weigle alley asking that the alley be macadamized was referred to the city engineer referred to the com on streets and city attorney ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Whereas it has been stated in the news papers of this city and of Bellevue that a person affected with small pox was permitted by certain city officers to go at large through the city and was ordered and permitted by said officers to leave the city unrestrained while in a sick and suffering condition and has since died from said sickness and exposure be it therefore resolved that a committee to consist of the mayor the physician of the board of health and the chairman of said committee be instructed to investigate said statements and report the facts to the city council and what action if any should be taken On motion the bids for street sprinkling around the city property were opened and read C McElrath 12.00 per month Daniels & Pickley 29.00 per month On motion the contract was awarded to C McElrath A bill for standard scales for the use of the inspector of weights and measures was on motion referred to the market com Adjourned Regular Session May 12th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page On motion the bids for the improvement of Park Street were opened and read as follows George Martin D W Linehan Geo Reynolds Ed Ryan F Chesterman Thos Hassett Wm H Rebman On motion the contract was awarded to W H Rebman The committee on fire was instructed to settle with the late chief engineer after which the council adjourned Attest Jms W Halpin City Recorder Adjourned Session May 19th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The council met at 7:30 p.m. The mayor stated that the matter pending since the last session was the main street improvement which he was now prepared to decide had been ordered done at a previous session but as some alteration had been made in the plans he thought it would be better that the recorder be instructed to again advertise for bids Ald McCarthy moved that the recorder be instructed to advertise for proposals for doing the work one half 1/2 of the expense of grading guttering and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the city of Dubuque and one half at the expense of teh Dubuque Street Railway Company the curbing to be at the expense of the abutting property owner The motion was ruled and the recorder instructed to advertise for bids according to the resolution adopted April 21st Ald Crawford stated that the new four wheeled Hose Carriage would arrive in a few days and would like to have the matter settled as to which house it should be placed in Ald McCarthy moved that the new carriage be placed in the fourth street engine house and that the committee on fire be so instructed which motion was adopted by the casting vote of the mayor Ald McCarthy offered the following which was adopted I move that a contract be executed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted last fall for the building of the fourth street engine house 2nd that a contract in accordance with bids received at the time advertised for 3rd that the committee on fire be instructed to first agree on all changes that may seem proper for them and that a contract be agreed upon before any new work be commenced 4th that no change of any importance be made from the plans that was submitted and agreed upon last fall adopted Adjourned Session May 19th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald Kane from the special committee on police made the following report To the mayor and city council Gentlemen Your special committee on police beg leave to report Your committee recommend that the police force be reorganized and the following men comprise the force D Ryan Wm OBrien John Muller Wm Hall Wm Klauer P Kenneally John Murphy Ed Moore P McCollins Captain John Raesli Thos Blake Wm Frith John ODea P Hanlin Jms P Donehue Sam Elmer P Hughes thos Reilly M Hardy We would also recommend that three new men be appointed as the force is insufficient for the summer months We would also recommend that the marshal be requested to replace Officer McCollins on his old beat on the levee in the day time Attest Martin Kane Thos Byrne Jms W Halpin City record H C Deckert Com ald McCarthy moved that the report be referred to the committee of the whole and that the council take a recess for ten minutes to consider the matter Ald Hollnagel moved to amend that the report be received and filed which amendment was carried The petition of Margaret Jordan et al protesting against the improvement of an alley abutting her property was referred to the committee on streets The petition of J B Needham et al for the improvement of West Street was referred to the com on streets and Eng The petition of the Board of Education for the grading of street was referred to teh committee on streets The petition of W S Foster for extra compensation as street commissioner was referred to teh committee on claims The petition of Peter Weist for remission of saloon license was referred to the mayor with power The petition of Treasurer and auditor for improvement of offices was referred to the committee on PG&B Adjourned Session May 19th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The petition of many citizens for the removal of officer Pfeffer from the police force was on motion laid on the table Ald Kane stated that he had seen an officer in a drunken condition on the streets and said that for this reason he was in favor of reorganizing the police force Ald McCarthy moved that the officer be at once dismissed from the force Ald Crawford stated that he was in favor of dismissing the officer if he had a trial as provided by ordinance On motion the matter was referred to the committee on police with Ald Kane added to the committee On motion the bids for improvement of alleys were opened and read The contract for the improvement of the alley between white and Jackson St from Lake St to Eagle Point Avenue was awarded to Mns F Kringle at 754.40 the lowest bid The contract for the improvement of the alley between West 3rd and Fenelon St from Summit St east was awarded to Ed Ryan at 645.00 the lowest bid On motion of ald Hollnagel the report of the committee on the petition of Jms F Duncombe be reconsidered and the petition referred back to the committee on delinquent tax the matter of the barracks was taken up and discussed and the marshal was instructed to remove all indecent persons therefrom forthwith after which the council adjourned Attest Jms W Halpin Recorder Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The council met at 9:30 am The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved Bills allowed James Lee road Mary Neumeister Ref tax Howard and Linehan fire Larry Daily Exp Freck and Baumgartner P OConnor P Lee Key City Gas Co Key City Hook and Ladder Central Telephone Co Thos E Frith W W Wormood F Schloz Road spear Lee Joseph Geiger Exp Fred Ruh Fire F W Kringle Road Vogel and Ferguson Exp Carr Ryder and wheeler Fire P Klauer Road City Aucitor Redemption S B Rice Fire Job Barnes L Daley Exp Cath Drexel P Vogel Fire F Roehl Chas Gibson Arnold Tschergi Eng C H mcMaster City Treasurer 6h St Sewer John Pickley Road Daily Democrat Printing Herald Co Daily Telegraph Daily times Jms P Quigley Fines and fees Geo W Burden Gas Geo H Fry Fire Dub Water Co Water Key City Gas Co Fire C McElrath Fuel J M Kennety Road D D Nutterauer Exp Frank Bitzberger W M Newcombe printing F Schloz Exp F Schaab Road Dan Wagner Exp P Klauer City Treasurer Mrs Koenig Exp P Klauer G Frankford A Felder M OLoughlin Wm H Rebman Road Mrs Rymer Exp W H Foster S M Langworthy Petitions the remonstrance of A A Cooper against the erection of a frame building adjoining his property by E W Albee was referred to the committee on fire The petition of Stribley Bros for permission to erect an illuminated sign in front of their place of business to the com on police and gas Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The petitions of G Zumhoff Jr for the protection of his property asking that a policeman be appointed was referred to the committee on police and gas the petition of Sarah Large for aid to rebuild her shanty recently burned was referred to the board of supervisors Remonstrance against reducing the width of Kniest Street was received and filed Petition of R Waller asking compensation for eamage caused by change of grade on seminary street was received and filed Petition of Mary Schwind for remission of taxes was received and filed Petition of B F Davis for privelege to transport merchandise on street cars was received and filed Petition of Rob McMahon asking further time for the completion of Eighty Street sewer he was allowed two weeks further time to complete the work and he was allowed $500.00 as part payment on said work Mr Shepply was allowed to address the council in relation to the claim of Sophia Stange Petition of Geo Fink et al in relation to Kniest street was referred to the city eng to notify all property owners on said street to remove all obstructions from the line of the street and make a survey and plat of said street The petition of the C M and St P Railroad Company asking for additional right of way and deeds to certain lots in railroad addition was referred to the committee on P G and Buildings and city attorney Ordinance The petition of John cooney asking aid for time lost caused by falling on sidewalk and breaking a limb was referred to the city attorney the petition of Carr Ryder and Wheeler for permission to build a bridge across an alley between their property was referred to the committee on streets Petition of W G Watters et al asking for the improvement of Center Street in Simpsons addition to the com on streets Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page the petition of Geo B Hamilton et al asking for the vacation of an alley to the com on streets Petition of M McMahon et al for the improvement of exchange street to the com on streets Petition of James Harrigan et al for a sidewalk on River Hill Street to the com on streets Petition of John Wolf for privelege to set curb in front of his property on 18th Street to com on streets Petition of John Ganahl for grade on 19th and White street to the com on streets Petition of Joseph Vogel to Widen street in hoopers add to com on streets Petition of Margaret Lear for permission to set curb and pave a gutter on 18th to com on streets with power Petition of R W Stewart in relation to the improvement of Water Street to the com on streets and city attorney The petitions of Jms Conlon Mrs James Linehan Catherin Kearney Mary Shannon Mary Winter Eliza Mason Smith and Mary markey for remission of taxes was referred to the committee on delinquent tax the petitions of M M Walker Katie Mcady Roberts and Langworthy Iron Works Val Burns and Luella Roberts were referred to the com on del tax The petition of Robt Collier et al that the grading that may be taken of Main Street be placed on west Main Street to the special com on Main Street The petition of F L Randall for pay for filling done on the Bush and Cooley lots to the special com on filling The petition and claim of Dr Lesser for compensation for services rendered Dr Mulaski was referred to the committee on claims and City Attorney the claim of Thos Cunningham was referred to teh same committee Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page reports of Officers Lamplighter Hackney reported having lighted 200 gas lamps during the month of May Received and filed Woodmeasurer Waring reported having measured 164 71/2 cords of wood during the month received and filed Auctioneer Hedley reported sales to teh amount of 1566.35 during the month of May received and filed Recorder Halpin reported that 170 licenses had been issued during the month the receipts from which amounted to 5516.65 received and filed City Eng Tschergi reported estimates of proposed improvements as follows Filling sidewalk on High Street 1800 cubic yards at 20 360.00 Bluff Street Extension 988.00 he also reported two violations of the building ordinance the several communications were received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having paid out for lot 1 Wisons Sub to Wm L Bradley 400.00 for sliding poles for fire department 52.95 postage 12.50 the report was received and filed and warrants ordered drawn for the amounts Marshall Zugenbuehler reported that 77 arrests has been made during the month of May and that 986.75 was necessary to pay the police force for the month the report was received and filed and the amounts ordered paid Auditor Reilly reported that 946.40 was necessary to pay the city officers and 903.30 to pay the fire department for the month Market master Rice reported that he had furnished 174 mals to prisoners and lodgers at 20 cents per meal 34.80 ordered paid The city Weighers reported as follows First Ward Scales Fifth Ward Scales Central Market West Dubuque All of which was received and filed Market Master Rice reported having received from sale of the huckster stands 86.40 for which he returned the treasurers receipt r and f Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Reports of committee ald Kane Chairman on Finance reported on the claim of Sophia Stange that she be allowed $200.00 in full of all claims against the city the suits against the city to be withdrawn the report was received and filed Ald Kane reported in favor of paying the judgment and costs of sophia Stange the report was received and filed the same reported on the amount of water tax to be paid by the railroads in the city which report was referred back to the same committee and the city attorney Ald Page chairman on claims reported adversely to the claims of John Spiess Mrs J Rieley B F Davis and James N Foye which report was adopted They also reported in favor of paying W H Foster $30.00 in fll of all claims which was adopted Ald Deckert chairman on streets reported on the petition of Wm Corcoran that the adjoining sidewalk be lowered to the proper grade adopted On the petition of Jacob Zangmeister that the city engineer report a grade for forrest lane adopted On a communication from the city engineer in relation to retaining walls on Bluff Street Extension the street commissioner be instructed to protect said walls adopted On the petition of C F Schepple et al that the grade be raised on 18th street providd all the abutting property owners sign an agreement to said change adopted On the petition of Wm P Large that the petition be received and filed adopted that the petition of margaret Jordan et al be received and filed adopted That the petition of Thos cunningham be received and filed adopted On the petition of C A Walter et al that the city made the change of Millville road June 5th 1873 and that the change was illegal and they recommend that unless Mr Jungk give one half of the street that it be opened where originally laid out the committee also recommend that some bluff material be placed where needed adopted Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Reports of committees Ald Hollnagel Chairman on delinquent tax reported i nfavor of cancelling the tax of 1883 of James Donnelly on lots 10 and 11 Finley's addition of Mary Boyle on S 1/2 of lot 312 East Dubuque of Jerry Howard for a cow of Mary E Canovan on lot 3 Bissels Add adopted The same committee reported adverse to the petition of mary A McDaniel adopted On the petition of Jms F Duncombe the committee recommend that the assessment be reduced to $6000 adopted On the petitions of Fred Holst and Bridget Keough that the city treasurer be instructed to notify the purchasers that they sale of the lots were illegal adopted On the petition of the key city gas company that the assessment be reduced to $70,000 on R E and 30,000 personality adopted On the petition of G Ferdinand that the taxes on uninumerated property be cancelled adopted ald Olinger chairman of the committee of the whole reported that the petition of H Vogler et al be referred to a committee of one alderman from each ward adopted That the petition of Smeadly Myer & Co be referred to the same committee adopted That the petitions of Margaret Fanning and Julia Flannery be referred to the city attorney adopted That the communication of Geo W Jones in relation to pontoon bridge and the report on the simplot suit be received and filed Ald Olinger moved that a warrant be drawn for two hundred dollars to pay the expenses of firemen attending the tournament at Des Moines and that they be allowed to take the steamer J J Linehan with them the motion was adopted Ald Martin from the special committee on telephones reported that telephones be furnished to each chairman of a committee at an expense of two dollars each Amended by Ald Olinger that each chairman pay two dollars for the use of his telephone the amendment was adopted Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald Crawford from the special committee on Main Street improvement made the following majority report To the city council of the city of Dubuque Your special committee on the improvement of Main Street respectfully report that in accordance with the instructions of the council at its last session we have conferred with the Dubuque Street Railway Compny in regards to the proportion of the expense to be paid by said company of lowering the surfact of main street between curbs from first to eighth street in the manner shown in the plans approved by the council and have effected an arrangement with said company by which it agrees to pay one third of the expense of the grading between curbs and of the macadamizing between the gutters as its entire share of the expense of the proposed improvement which the city is to accept in full satisfaction of the conditions of section 3 of the ordinance adopted July 9th 1883 granting certain additional rights and priveleges to said street railway company. The section referred to provides that the company shall pay one half the expense of lowering main street but the city has adopted plans for a more expensive method of macadamizing than that at present on the street and it is claimed with much appearance of justice that the railwau company cannot be compelled under the section of the ordinance specified to pay more than one half what would be the expense of lowering the surface according to the present method. We regard the proposed adjustment of the question as fair and equitable to the company and to the city and herewith submit a written agreement providing for carrying it into effect executed by the street railway company which we recommend be approved by the council and executed on the part of the city If the council shall approva of the forgoing agreement with the street ralway company your committee would further recommend as an equitable settlement of teh question as to how teh improvement shall be paid for that the expense of the curbing and of the paving of the gutters be assessed as a special tax to the abutting property and that the remainder of the epense less the amount to be paid by the street railway company shall be paid from the city treasury all of which is respectfully submitted P W Crawford P Clancy M H McCarthy Committee Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald Deckert offered the following minority report The undersigned a minority of the special committee on the improvement of Main Street agree and join with the majority i recommending the adoption of the agreement with the street railway company But as the proposed improvement of Main Street will be a great benefit to that street and to the owners of property fronting on the same we believe the entire expense except what is to be paid by the street railway company should be paid by the abutting property holders and we therefore recommend to the resolutions that effect heretofore adopted by the council remain unchanged H C Deckert P Olinger Ald Crawford moved a division of the question and that so far as the street railway company is concerned the report of the committee be adopted which was carried Ald Crawford then moved the adoption of the majority report Ald Deckert moved to amend by substituting the minority for the majority the ayes and nayes were called on the amendment Ayes Ad Deckert Hollnagel Martin Olinger and Page five Nays Clancy Crawford Byrne Kane and McCarthy five The mayor voted aye On motion of Ald McCarthy the marshal was instructed to collect the license as precribed by ordinance from all hotels and boarding houses in teh city adopted Ald Kane presented a petition of residents on the still against the placing of bells on cows running at large the matter was referred to the marshal to abate the nuisance Ald Crawford moved that the city attorney draft an ordinance covering the petition and stated that the pound master was derelict in his duty ald McCarthy moved that the officers conduct be investigated The city attorney reportd on the bill presented by the authorities of Jackson Co that the city was not liable for the bill on the Weigle Alley petition that the city should again advertise for bids He also stated that the Board of Equlization must be appointed at this sesson and that the assessor asks for further time to complete his work On motion the assessor was granted until August 1st to complete his work Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The mayor appointed as the board of equalization for the year Ald Byrne Crawford Deckert Martin and Page Mr Shepply stated as agent for Mrs Stange that she would accept $200.00 in full for her claim against the city Ald McCarthy moved that he be allowed 100.00 Ald Kane moved to amend by adopting the report of the finance committee which was lost Ald McCarthy's motion was then carried to allow her $100.00 Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which was adopted Resolved That the street laid out and platted by James Rowan running southernly from Southern Avenue on the East side of Minl Lot 35 be named and hereafter known as Rowan Street Also resolved that the proposed street running south from Grand View Avenue along the line between Mineral lots 12 and 20 be named and hereafter known as Russell Street ald Crawford offered the following Resolved that the city engineer be instructed to give the notices prescribed by Sec 2 of Chapter 25 of the published ordinances to the property owners on the line of Russell Street and also fo Rowan Street whos property is proposed to be taken for said streets on file in the office of the city engineer Said notices to be given to the property owners who have not already given the right of way for said streets adopted Ald McCarthy offered the following Your committee on printing recommend that no notices be inserted in any of the official paper more than once at the expense of the city unless the ordinance provies that notices be inserted more than one time Adopted Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution Whereas the sidewalks on both sides of Couler Avenue from 18th Street to the Fair Ground are in a very bad condition Therefore be it resolved that the city marshal be instructed to notify all abutting property owners on Couler avenue from 18th Street to the Fair Ground to repair their sidewalks within ten days from date of notice adopted Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page Ald Olinger presented the following which was adopted Whereas the alley from 13th to 14th street between Jackson and Washington Street is in a very filthy condition and in the opinion of the board of health should be improved. Therefore be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that the street commitee be instructed to examine said alley and report as to the advisibility of making such improvement as needed ald Kane offered the following Resolved that the tax of Ann McLaughlin be cancelled for the year 1883 adopted Ald Martin offered the following resolution which was laid on the table. Be it resolved that the office of inspector of Weights and Measures be from this date discontinued and the property belonging to the city returned to the market master. Ald Deckert offered the following Resolved by the city council of Dubuque that the retaining wall on the east side of Windsor Ave Sewer be extended the cost not to exceed the estimate of the city engineer $165.00 adopted Ald Deckert resolved by the city coundil of the city of Dubuque that Weigel Alley between 11th st and south end of the alley be macadamized in conformity with teh ordinance on that subject that the city engineer be and is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the macadamizing to be done at the expense of the abutting property adopted Ald Deckert be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that Bluff Street Extension from Dodge to Villa Street be improved by grading constructing retaining walls and gutter that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the above work and that the city recorder give the proper notice for the bids and proposals for the performance of the work The resolution was adopted by the casting vote of the mayor the amount to be expended to be limited to $900.00 an ordinance to license roller skating rinks was read the rules were suspended the ordinance read for the second time and adopted. Regular Session June 2nd, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page On motion of Ald Olinger the bids for the material in the fourth street engine house were opened and read and the material sold to Joseph Stoltz for 65.00 he being the highest bidder On motion the bids for the improvement of Main Street were opened and read and the contract awarded to D W Linehan for 10,118.00 he being the lowest bidder after which council adjourned Attest J W Halpin Recorder Special Session June 11th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page The council met at 7:30 pm The mayor stated the object of the meeting was to consider the granting of a charter to the dubuque overland telephone company On motion the rules were suspended and Mr Keim addressed the council in relation to the matter and presented an ordinance which was read for the first time Ald Kane moved that the ordinance be referred to the commitee on ordinance for examination to report at a special session to be held June 19th at 7:30 pm Ald McCarthymoved to amend and offered the following resolution Resolved that it be the sense of the city council of the city of Dubuque that a charter be granted to the Dubuque Overland Telephone Company for putting in a new telephone plant with the conditions and amendments that the council may make at its next regular session adopted Ald McCarthy offered the following Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that a sidewalk twelve feet wide of good two inch plank or brick or stone be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid inconformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the south side of Seventh Street between White and Jackson Street referred to the committee on streets The petition of Nick kauffmann asking to have street graded and alley improved was referred to the committee on streets Ald McCarthy offered the following Whereas several petitions has been presented by the residents on the bluffs for a policeman and whereas the residents on west 8th street from the diamond house west including Fenelon Place and Wilson Avenue have been continually annoyed by tramps and burglars during the summer season Therefore be it resolved that a policeman be elected by this council to serve as patrolman on the Special Session June 11th, 1884 Mayor ODonnell in the chair Present Ald Byrne Clancy Crawford Deckert Hollnagel Kane Martin McCarthy Olinger and Page above named district up to November 1st 1884 including from the cor of 3rd and summit st Amended by Ald Hollnagel that one be appointed to patrol couler ave to the fair ground Amended by Ald Crawford that on ebe appointed on the bluffs north of Julien Ave to fourteenth Street and one on Dodge Street and Southern Avenue Ald Olinger moved to lay the whole matter on the table which was carried by the casting vote of the mayor Ald Crawford them moved that the marshal be instructed to replace the two men on the beats on the bluffs and one on southern avenue the place they were elected to patrol and taken of by the marshal without action of the council The marshal was asked if he could spare the three men from their present beats and he said he could not Ald Martin moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution and amendments were laid on the table which was carried The resolution as amended was then adopted Ald McCarthy moved that the council proceed to elect four policemen Ald Olinger moved to adjourn which was lost The council then proceeded to elect four policemen and Thomas Blake Patrick Kenneally and Wm Klauer were elected by acclamation For the fourth man A Anderson P Kearney Thos Rieley and John McNulty were place in nomination On the second ballot Peter Kearney was elected having received six votes the matter of paying F L Randall contractor for filling done on the Bush and Cooley lots Ald McCarthy offered the foll resolved that $1000.00 be paid Mr Frank Randall on his contract of filling the bush and cooley lots on condition that he enter into an agreement with the city of Dubuque that he will not proceed against the city for any damages growing out of this contract with the city when he gets the amount due him as per estimate of the city engineer adopted